PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hristo Borisov (ranked 2752 p4p, 3067 weight class) and Jim Doodes (ranked 342 p4p, 389 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Borisov
vs
Doodes

188 cm
21
205
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
26
208
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hristo Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Doodes!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Doodes.
Borisov is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borisov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Doodes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doodes throws a strike aimed at the side of Borisov's head but Borisov avoids it well.
Borisov wants to control but Doodes postures up.
Borisov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Borisov tries to get out of the position.
Doodes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Borisov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Doodes is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doodes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Borisov's coaches at Canucks Combat Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Doodes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Doodes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Borisov is avoiding damage well.
Doodes looks up at the clock and then as Borisov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Doodes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doodes working away.
Check out the look on Doodes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Doodes lands some shots froms side control.
Doodes with the ground and pound but Borisov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Borisov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doodes is working away from the top position though.
Borisov is holding on to half guard well.
Doodes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doodes lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doodes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borisov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doodes.
Doodes slips a nice elbow through Borisov's hands, connecting with Borisov's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Doodes connects with a nice short shot to Borisov's temple.
Borisov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doodes.
Borisov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doodes on the ground.
Doodes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doodes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borisov's head.
Borisov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Doodes manages to pass to mount!
Doodes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Doodes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borisov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borisov tries to lock up and control but Doodes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doodes with shots to the head and body - Borisov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Borisov tries to lock up and control but Doodes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Doodes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Doodes with the ground and pound from mount.
Doodes landing strikes from the mount and Borisov is in trouble!
Doodes with good strikes from the mount here!
Borisov controls the position.
Borisov is in a horrible position here. Doodes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Doodes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Borisov wants to hold on but Doodes pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doodes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Borisov?
Borisov tries to reverse the position but Doodes maintains control.
Borisov is in a horrible position here. Doodes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Borisov tries to reverse the position but Doodes maintains control.
Doodes working the ground and pound effectively.
Doodes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Doodes breaks from Borisov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Doodes unloading with bombs!
Borisov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borisov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Doodes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Doodes.
Jim Doodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Doodes feints and as Borisov raises his hands in defense, Doodes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Borisov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doodes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borisov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doodes.
Borisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doodes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doodes landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Borisov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doodes is aware though and is defending well.
Borisov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doodes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doodes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borisov trying to control the position.
Doodes is looking to work some ground and pound but Borisov has wrist control.

Doodes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borisov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doodes has managed to get both his arms back between Borisov's legs - danger averted.

Borisov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doodes uses it to pass to side control.
Check out the look on Doodes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Borisov is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doodes trying to control the action but Borisov is working from the bottom.
Doodes is putting a hurting on Borisov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Borisov tries to buck Doodes off but Doodes is having none of it.

Doodes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Borisov is trying to escape and Doodes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Borisov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Doodes! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Doodes!
Jim Doodes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.