PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West has chosen Johnny Cash - Walk The Line as his entrance music. Walter West will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Borisov
vs
West

195 cm
23
206 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Walter West!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borisov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Borisov missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borisov checks a low kick from West.
West throws a head kick but Borisov moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Borisov moves out of range easily.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from West.
West scores with a head kick. Borisov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borisov throws a poor cross that misses
and West counters with an outside leg kick.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by West.
Borisov misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Borisov takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Borisov throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Borisov circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Borisov moves out of range easily.
Borisov avoids the head kick by West.
Borisov blocks a head kick by West.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Borisov moves out of range easily.
West throws a head kick but Borisov moves out of range.
Borisov throws a low kick but it's checked well by West.
Borisov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter West dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Borisov tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Borisov moves out of range easily.
Borisov checks a leg kick.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borisov slips a jab and a cross from West.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West looks to throw the jab but Borisov is out of range.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two 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.
Borisov misses with a hook
and West counters with a leg kick.
Borisov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
West slips a straight right by Borisov.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Borisov on the side of the head.
West tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Borisov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Borisov moves out of range easily.
Borisov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.

Borisov clinches.
West lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Borisov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. West gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Borisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borisov trying to control the position but instead, West has worked for underhooks and has pushed Borisov into the ropes.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borisov can't get the takedown.
West lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
Borisov is trying to break the clinch but West is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Borisov has had enough of the clinch but West keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
West lands a shoulder strike.
West is trying to maintain a safe position but Borisov gets an underhook and turns West into the ropes.
Borisov taking a breather.
A short left from West.
West stalling against the ropes.
Borisov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but West has him pressed against the ropes.
West lands an uppercut.
Borisov blocking some punches.
Borisov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West lands with a light punch inside.
Borisov is looking to control West's arms but West gets an underhook and turns him. Now Borisov has his back to the ropes.
West tries to stall but Borisov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
West leaning against his opponent.
Borisov blocking some punches.
Borisov tries to stall but West uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West trying to control the position but instead, Borisov has worked for underhooks and has pushed West into the ropes.
Borisov tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Borisov back against the cage.
West pressing his opponent against the ropes.
West is trying to maintain a safe position but Borisov gets an underhook and turns West into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

West moves into the clinch successfully.
Borisov is looking to break free of the clinch but West has double underhooks.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
West gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Borisov.
Borisov trying to stall but West improves his position.
Borisov tries to land a knee to the head but West blocks with his arms.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Borisov is trying to break free.
West is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
West scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from West.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
West is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Borisov is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West lands a body punch in the clinch.
Borisov trying to stall but West improves his position.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borisov backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West lands with a light punch inside.
West keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borisov's efforts to push away.
West leaning against his opponent.
West lands a shot to the body.
West lands a left hand.
Borisov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but West is keeping busy.
Borisov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.
West content to slow the pace in the clinch.
West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
West is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by West.
A bit of stalling here from West.
West is leaning against Borisov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
West manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Borisov is trying to break the clinch but West is controlling him.
West lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
West gets underhooks to prevent Borisov's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West works on Borisov's body with a couple of short punches.
West manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
West taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Walter West.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borisov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before West can pounce on him.
Borisov blocks a head kick by West.
Walter West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov blocks a jab.
West blocks a jab.
A head kick from West lands but Borisov takes it in his stride.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West misses with a kick to the body.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sergei Borisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borisov misses with a hook to the body
and West counters with a flying knee. Nice.
West looks to land a right hand but Borisov moved out of range.
West misses with a two punch combination.
West thumps Borisov with a low kick.
Walter West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West moves away from the strike by Borisov.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Walter West!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Walter West!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Walter West!

Walter West wins by unanimous decision!