PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Boroda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Bottensheller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Boroda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boroda
vs
Bottensheller

190 cm
22
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
277 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Boroda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Goran Bottensheller!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottensheller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boroda counters with a three punch combo that has Bottensheller backing up. Bottensheller nods at Boroda to acknowledge the strikes.
Bottensheller with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Boroda to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivan Boroda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottensheller misses with a takedown
and Boroda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivan Boroda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Bottensheller.
Boroda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bottensheller in his tracks.
Bottensheller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boroda avoids it really well and circles away.
Boroda misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Boroda misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Boroda scores with a four punch combination!
Bottensheller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boroda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottensheller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boroda swivels and escapes.
Boroda is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bottensheller looks gassed!
Boroda throws a series of punches but Bottensheller avoids them all with ease.
Boroda lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheers as Boroda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bottensheller doesn't seem phased though.
Boroda throws a series of strikes that have Bottensheller backpedaling.

It looks like Goran Bottensheller has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boroda throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boroda closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boroda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boroda is working the combinations to good effect here.
Boroda lands a jab to the head.
Bottensheller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boroda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bottensheller scrambles back to his feet.
Boroda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boroda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bottensheller.

Nice combo by Boroda! Oh, that's hurt him - Bottensheller falls to the canvas and Boroda follows him into side control.

Bottensheller is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boroda controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boroda wants to stand but Bottensheller is controlling his arm.
Boroda is looking to take a break and control but Bottensheller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boroda wants to stand but Bottensheller is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Boroda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Goran Bottensheller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bottensheller tries for a takedown but Boroda circles away easily
and Boroda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Boroda.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bottensheller shoots for a double leg takedown but Boroda sprawls well. He's pushed Bottensheller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bottensheller is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boroda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bottensheller shoots for a double leg takedown but Boroda sprawls well. He's pushed Bottensheller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ivan Boroda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Bottensheller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Boroda.
Boroda throws a one two combo.
Boroda throws a combination. Bottensheller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boroda misses with a few strikes there.
Boroda misses with a series of wild punches.
Bottensheller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boroda.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boroda throws a right and a left that Bottensheller avoids nicely.
Boroda leaves Bottensheller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bottensheller shoots in for a double leg but Boroda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boroda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boroda.
Boroda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Boroda there.
Bottensheller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boroda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ivan Boroda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boroda throws a right and a left that Bottensheller avoids nicely.
Boroda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bottensheller can do to turn this around?
Bottensheller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boroda.
Bottensheller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boroda throws a series of punches but Bottensheller avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Boroda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Goran Bottensheller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Boroda.
Bottensheller shoots in for a takedown but Boroda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boroda throws a nice looking combination but Bottensheller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boroda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bottensheller in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Boroda. That snapped Bottensheller's head back.
Boroda works over Bottensheller's head and body with a nice combination.
Bottensheller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boroda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bottensheller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boroda throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Boroda.
Boroda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bottensheller under the eye.
Boroda fails to land with a series of punches.
Bottensheller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boroda misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boroda misses with a two punch combination.
Boroda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bottensheller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boroda stuffs the takedown.
Ivan Boroda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Bottensheller.
Bottensheller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boroda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boroda.
Boroda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bottensheller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Goran Bottensheller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boroda lands a jab-cross combination.
Bottensheller is still on wobbly legs! Can Boroda finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boroda closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Bottensheller out cold! Bottensheller corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Boroda!