PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Boroda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Small Fall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Boroda
vs
Fall

190 cm
22
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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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 5 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Fall!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fall shoots for a double leg takedown but Boroda sprawls well. He's pushed Fall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fall fails to land the takedown.
Boroda displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Boroda. Those never looked like landing.
Boroda tries to bum rush Fall with a series of wild strikes but Fall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Fall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boroda was covering up waiting for the punch and Fall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boroda wants to stand up but Fall is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fall is pushing down on Boroda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boroda is fighting to maintain full guard but Fall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boroda taking some punishment here, with Fall in his half guard.
Fall stops Boroda from getting back to his feet.
Fall wants to control but Boroda is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boroda wants to get back to his feet.
Fall slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Small Fall.
A combination from Boroda does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boroda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fall circles away quickly and effectively.
Fall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boroda as he jumps to the side.
Ivan Boroda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Fall.
Fall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boroda defends it nicely.
Fall shoots in for a takedown but Boroda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boroda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boroda avoids a kick to the body.
Fall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boroda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boroda's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boroda duly obliges.
Boroda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivan Boroda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boroda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fall looks for a takedown but Boroda sprawls well.
Boroda misses with a few strikes there.
Boroda misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Fall with that takedown attempt.
Fall fails with a takedown attempt.
Fall tries for a takedown but Boroda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boroda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fall shoots in looking for a takedown. Boroda tries to sprawl out of it but Fall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boroda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Boroda will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fall takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fall tries to clinch but Boroda is having none of it.
Fall dodges the punch combination from Boroda.
Ivan Boroda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Boroda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boroda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fall.
Fall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boroda is fending him off so far but Fall persists. Nope, Boroda circles away and we're back to standing.
Fall fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fall shoots in but Boroda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boroda slaps away a takedown attempt from Fall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivan Boroda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Fall.
Boroda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fall circles away quickly and effectively.
Fall shoots in but no luck this time.
Boroda lands with a cross.
Boroda tries to bum rush Fall with a series of wild strikes but Fall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boroda slaps away a takedown attempt from Fall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fall is breathing heavily.
Fall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boroda counters with a stiff right hand.
Boroda lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ivan Boroda is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fall is defended easily by Boroda.
Boroda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fall is looking to clinch.
Boroda fails to land with a series of punches.
Fall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boroda scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boroda dips to his left and cracks Fall with an uppercut!
Boroda misses with a wild combination.
Boroda throws a nice looking combination but Fall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boroda is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fall shoots in and drives through. Boroda sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boroda lands a jab-cross combination.
Fall throws a body kick that misses.
Fall tries to clinch
and Boroda counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boroda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boroda leaves Fall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boroda works Fall's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Boroda dominated that second round.
That's time! Boroda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Boroda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fall tries to clinch
and Boroda counters with a one-two to the body.
Fall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boroda keeps the fight on the outside.
Boroda misses with a wild combination.
Fall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fall is looking to clinch but Boroda is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fall shoots in looking for a takedown but Boroda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fall shoots for a double leg takedown but Boroda sprawls well. He's pushed Fall'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 Small Fall.
Fall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boroda counters with a two punch combo.
Boroda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fall.
Fall tries for a takedown but Boroda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Fall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boroda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boroda is trying to stand.
Fall is trying to control. Boroda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boroda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fall.
Fall is looking to take a break and control but Boroda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Boroda manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fall shoots in looking for a takedown but Boroda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boroda throws a right hand that Fall ducks under and follows up with a left that Fall also avoids with ease.
Fall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fall slips a jab and a cross from Boroda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boroda counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Boroda does no damage.
Boroda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boroda thuds his right hand into Fall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boroda defends it nicely.
Boroda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boroda sizes up Fall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fall shoots in and drives through. Boroda sprawls well.
Fall tries to move into range but Boroda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boroda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fall's hands.
Small Fall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Boroda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Boroda. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Boroda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boroda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Boroda!