PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borris Borgus (ranked 4861 p4p, 4818 weight class) and Calvin Ferras (ranked 515 p4p, 513 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Borgus
vs
Ferras

200 cm
25
270
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
260
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Borris Borgus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Calvin Ferras!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for Borgus with that takedown attempt.
Ferras takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Borgus as Ferras shoots in.
Ferras avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferras stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferras wants it to stay on the feet.
Borgus fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borris Borgus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferras fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Borgus shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferras tries to sprawl out of it but Borgus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferras manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borgus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borgus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Borgus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferras paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borgus tries for a takedown but Ferras sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borgus is breathing heavily.
Ferras tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borgus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferras somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgus misses with a combination

and Ferras counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferras tries to score a body lock takedown but Borgus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Borgus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Borgus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ferras pulls guard successfully.
Ferras tries to strike from the bottom.
Ferras is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgus is looking to stand up but Ferras won't let him.

Ferras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ferras is working an open guard so Borgus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Borgus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferras swivels and escapes.
Ferras keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferras shoots in and drives through. Borgus sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferras tries to close the distance and clinch but Borgus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferras throws a low kick but Borgus avoids it.
Borgus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Ferras instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferras is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Borgus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferras smiles and moves away.
Ferras scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Ferras dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ferras tries for a takedown but Borgus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borgus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Borgus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferras avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Borgus. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Borgus misses.
Ferras tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Borris Borgus is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferras tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borgus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferras somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferras throws a series of punches but Borgus moves out of range.
Ferras looks for a takedown but Borgus sprawls well.
Borris Borgus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Ferras.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgus throws a sloppy head kick and Ferras moves out of range easily.
Ferras is breathing heavily.
Borgus throws a series of punches but Ferras avoids them all with ease.
Ferras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Borgus avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferras misses with a body punch

and Borgus counters by clinching up.
Borgus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Borgus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ferras uses from the top position.
Borgus wants to get back to his feet but Ferras is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Borgus keeping full guard, as Ferras tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgus is trying to control the position but Ferras postures up.
Borgus wants to sweep here but Ferras controlling him for the moment.
Borgus is working hard here to advance position.
Ferras sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borgus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgus wants to clinch up but Ferras keeps it at a distance.
Borris Borgus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borgus goes for a double leg but Ferras avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferras continues to drive forward.
Ferras is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Borgus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferras is defending well.

Borgus breaks the clinch.
Ferras shoots in for a takedown but Borgus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borgus is looking to counter the offense by Ferras and move into the clinch.

Ferras gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ferras jumps guard and drags Borgus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Ferras is working an open guard so Borgus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ferras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borgus circles away.
Borgus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgus shoots in for a double leg but Ferras sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Borgus scores with a head kick.
Borgus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferras defends it nicely.
Borgus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferras counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Ferras. No joy for Borgus on that attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferras shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borgus but Borgus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Borgus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borris Borgus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferras dives in for a single leg takedown but Borgus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Borgus doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferras circles away.

Borgus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferras, pushing him back against the cage.
Borgus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferras just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferras is looking to break free of the clinch but Borgus has double underhooks.
Ferras has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Borgus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Borgus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Borris Borgus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Ferras.
Borgus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferras smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferras doesn't manage to clinch there - Borgus circles away.
Ferras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borgus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferras.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferras avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borgus shoots in and drives through. Ferras sprawls well.
Ferras tries for a takedown but Borgus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borgus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Borgus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Borgus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferras.

Borgus has managed to clinch.

Borgus manages to break the clinch.
Ferras dives in for a single leg takedown but Borgus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Borgus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferras, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferras goes for a takedown in the clinch but Borgus prevents it.

Borgus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Borgus closes the distance and clinches.
Ferras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferras is trying to force a seperation but Borgus has the dominant position.
Borgus wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferras manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferras jumps guard but Borgus stands there with Ferras around his waist. Ferras gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Borgus goes for a takedown attempt but Ferras pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Borgus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferras as he jumps to the side.
Ferras throws a series of punches but Borgus avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borgus is defended easily by Ferras.
Ferras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferras stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferras wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferras darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Ferras.
Borgus moves out of range of the body kick from Ferras.
Borgus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Borgus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferras but Ferras pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferras goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferras tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borgus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferras shoots in but Borgus avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Borris Borgus.
I think Borgus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borris Borgus!
Borris Borgus is the new heavyweight champion!