PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thee Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus McBorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Winner
vs
McBorin

150 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thee Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus McBorin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBorin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBorin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winner counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Winner rushes McBorin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner throws an elbow that misses.
McBorin avoids a wild elbow strike from Winner.
McBorin blocks the elbow strike.
Winner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Winner tries to land knees in the clinch but McBorin avoids the damage to the body.
Winner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Marcus McBorin has been cut.
McBorin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Winner misses with an elbow strike.
Winner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McBorin dodges an elbow strike from Winner.
McBorin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thee Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus McBorin.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McBorin.
Winner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McBorin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McBorin takes an elbow to the forehead.

That has opened up Marcus McBorin's cut even more.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Winner just misses with a elbow thrown towards McBorin's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McBorin dodges an elbow strike from Winner.
Winner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Winner throws an elbow but misses.
Winner misses with a knee to the head.
McBorin avoiding damage as Winner throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Winner just misses with a elbow thrown towards McBorin's brow.
McBorin can't get the takedown.
Winner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McBorin blocks the elbow strike.
Winner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Winner tries a knee to the head but McBorin blocks it.
Winner being controlled against the cage.
McBorin is working for takedown but Winner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Winner throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Winner missing with knees to the body.
Winner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McBorin has Winner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Winner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McBorin avoids the elbow strike from Winner, against the cage.
Winner pushes off an throws an elbow but McBorin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McBorin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Winner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McBorin has Winner pressed against the cage.
McBorin avoids the elbow strike from Winner, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Winner throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Winner throws an elbow but misses.
Winner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Winner lands an elbow that stopped McBorin in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Winner tries to land knees in the clinch but McBorin avoids the damage to the body.
Winner lands an elbow just above McBorin 's eye.
Winner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McBorin is defending well for now.
McBorin can't get the takedown.
Winner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Winner gets underhooks to prevent McBorin's takedown attempt.
McBorin is trying to drag Winner to the mat but Winner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McBorin blocks an elbow strike from Winner.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winner pushes off an throws an elbow but McBorin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McBorin avoids a wild elbow strike from Winner.
McBorin avoids the elbow strike from Winner, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thee Winner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus McBorin's cut.
That's time! Winner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McBorin ducks under a wild hook from Winner.
No joy there for Winner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McBorin with a poor takedown

and Winner moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McBorin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Winner can't fight it off and eventually McBorin manages to take the fight to the floor. Winner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McBorin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBorin slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Winner.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner throws a strike from the bottom but McBorin passes into side control!
McBorin takes a little break here. Winner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McBorin avoids the strikes from the bottom by Winner.
Winner is trying to escape the position but McBorin is controlling the position.
McBorin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcus McBorin wasn't active enough on the ground.
McBorin shoots and misses

and Winner counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Winner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McBorin dodges an elbow strike from Winner.
Winner is pressed up against the cage. McBorin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Winner down to the mat. Winner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thee Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus McBorin.
McBorin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Winner counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner looks to throw an elbow but misses.

McBorin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Winner is trying to work for a sweep but McBorin has mounted him!
Winner can't escape the position.
McBorin controlling from the full mount.
Winner throwing hammer fists to the chest of McBorin. What's that going to do exactly?
McBorin controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBorin forces the positional change into back control.
McBorin controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner tries to roll but McBorin sticks to his back.
McBorin biding his time, controlling Winner.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus McBorin was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Winner moves into range and clinches up with McBorin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus McBorin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus McBorin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McBorin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

McBorin closes the distance and clinches.
Winner pushes off an throws an elbow but McBorin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McBorin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner pushes off an throws an elbow but McBorin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Winner just misses with a elbow thrown towards McBorin's brow.
Winner pushes off an throws an elbow but McBorin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Winner pushes off an throws an elbow but McBorin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBorin blocks an elbow strike from Winner.
Nice elbow from Winner.
McBorin blocks an elbow strike.
Winner misses with an elbow over the top.
Winner prevents the takedown attempt.
McBorin avoids the elbow strike from Winner, against the cage.
McBorin blocks an elbow strike.
McBorin wants a takedown but no success here.
Thee Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus McBorin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Winner throws an elbow but misses.
Winner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Winner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Winner misses with an elbow strike.
Winner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McBorin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Winner up against the cage.
McBorin tries to pull guard but Winner won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McBorin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McBorin avoids the elbow strike from Winner, against the cage.
Winner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McBorin avoiding damage as Winner throws knees to the body.
Winner throws an elbow that misses.
Winner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McBorin's defenses.
Winner misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Winner just misses with a elbow thrown towards McBorin's brow.
Winner lands an elbow that stopped McBorin in his tracks for a moment.

The cut above Marcus McBorin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

McBorin has hold of one of Winner's legs. Winner is fighting the takedown attempt but McBorin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McBorin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McBorin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Winner.
Winner is trying to escape the position but McBorin is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McBorin avoids the strikes from the bottom by Winner.
McBorin slows the pace down.
McBorin gets to mount! Winner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Winner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBorin controlling from mount.
McBorin moves to back control.
Winner wants to escape the position.
McBorin controls the action.
Winner is in bad spot here.
McBorin biding his time, looking for the opening.
Winner tries to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBorin is riding his opponent, not letting Winner buck him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus McBorin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McBorin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus McBorin!