PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fresh Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov has chosen Banana Phone as his entrance music. Emil Borisov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Crimson
vs
Borisov

190 cm
28
251 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

195 cm
21
275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresh Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emil Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Borisov.

Borisov shoots in and bounces Crimson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Crimson working for a triangle but Borisov defends it easily.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crimson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crimson wants to stand but Borisov is controlling the position.
Crimson keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully.
Crimson trying to control the position.

Borisov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borisov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crimson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crimson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crimson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crimson tries to clinch there but Borisov circles away.
Crimson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borisov. Borisov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Emil Borisov has been cut.
Borisov cracks Crimson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Borisov has a takedown stuffed.
Crimson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crimson tries to clinch but Borisov moves out of range.
Crimson jabs Borisov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crimson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crimson swings widly with a right hand
and Crimson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Borisov.
Sloppy strikes from Crimson. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Borisov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crimson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Borisov keeps it at a distance.
Crimson is looking to clinch but Borisov is avoiding it.
Crimson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crimson tries to clinch but Borisov is having none of it.
Borisov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borisov avoids the head kick by Crimson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crimson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fresh Crimson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Borisov.
A lazy left from Crimson finds it's target.
Borisov misses with a double jab.
Crimson tries to clinch up but Borisov circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson scores with a leg kick.
Crimson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses.
Fresh Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crimson lands a jab to the head.
Crimson slips a jab and a cross from Borisov.
Borisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crimson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crimson misses with a double jab

and Borisov counters with a single leg into guard. Crimson didn't expect that.
Borisov stopping the sweep attempt from Crimson.
Crimson keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borisov tries to free his leg and advance position but Crimson is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borisov is one step ahead there.
Crimson pulls Borisov in to control the position.
Borisov trying to control but Crimson is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Emil Borisov.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Borisov keeps it at a distance.
Crimson is looking to clinch but Borisov is avoiding it.
Crimson thumps Borisov with a low kick.
Borisov throws a series of strikes that have Crimson backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crimson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Borisov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crimson wants to clinch
and Borisov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crimson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borisov shoots for a takedown but Crimson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borisov moves out of range as Crimson throws a body kick.
No luck for Borisov with that takedown attempt.

Borisov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Borisov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emil Borisov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Crimson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fresh Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Borisov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Borisov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crimson defends it well.
Borisov wants to control but Crimson is keeping him busy.
Crimson wants to control but Borisov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borisov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Borisov controlling from the full mount.
Borisov wants to control the pace but Crimson is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson wants to hold on but Borisov pushes him away.
Crimson is squirming around, avoiding Borisov's attempts to control the action.
Borisov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crimson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Crimson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crimson tries to hold on but Borisov postures up.

Borisov looking to secure an arm triangle but Crimson defends it well.
Borisov wants to control the pace but Crimson is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crimson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borisov avoids the attempt from Crimson to control.

Borisov is working for a guillotine from mount but Crimson frees his head quite easily.
Borisov controlling the position easily from mount.
Crimson is squirming around, avoiding Borisov's attempts to control the action.
Borisov avoids the attempt from Crimson to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Borisov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Crimson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Crimson and Borisov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Crimson is trying to get back to his feet.

Borisov tries for a kimura but Crimson is defending well.
Crimson pushes Borisov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Borisov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Borisov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crimson keeps working.
Crimson struggling a bit here.

Borisov is trying to get an arm triangle but Crimson is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Borisov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Borisov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crimson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crimson sneaks back into half guard.
Borisov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crimson is looking for a sweep. Borisov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Borisov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emil Borisov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Borisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crimson circles away quickly and effectively.
Crimson misses with a hook to the body

and Borisov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crimson won't be happy with that.
Borisov advances to full mount.
Crimson is desperately trying to improve his position but Borisov has a good base and remains in mount.
Crimson is squirming around, avoiding Borisov's attempts to control the action.
Crimson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crimson can't escape the position.

Borisov wants to finish this one by submission but Crimson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Borisov.
Crimson is squirming around, avoiding Borisov's attempts to control the action.

Borisov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Crimson has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson tries to reverse the position but Borisov maintains control.
Borisov looking to control but Crimson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crimson tries to hold on but Borisov postures up.
Crimson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crimson tries to lock up and control but Borisov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crimson is squirming around, avoiding Borisov's attempts to control the action.
Borisov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Emil Borisov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crimson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Borisov trying to control but Crimson is having none of it.
Crimson wants to hold on but Borisov pushes him away.
Borisov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Borisov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crimson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crimson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Borisov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Crimson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Borisov looking to control but Crimson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson wants to hold on but Borisov pushes him away.

Borisov has control of Crimson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crimson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crimson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Crimson wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borisov is trying to control the action in half guard but Crimson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borisov prevents Crimson from standing back up.
Borisov is taking a breather. Crimson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Borisov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borisov wants to free his trapped foot but Crimson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crimson trying to control but Borisov postures up.
Fresh Crimson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crimson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Borisov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crimson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borisov.
Crimson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crimson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Borisov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borisov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Borisov!