PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seem Less (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Borja Hurtado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Less's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Song 2 - Blur. Seem Less could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Francisco Borja Hurtado's chin.

Less
vs
Borja Hurtado

200 cm
28
230 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

182 cm
22
243 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Experienced

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 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seem Less!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Borja Hurtado!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Less takes a jab right on the kisser.
Borja Hurtado throws a series of punches but Less moves out of range.
Borja Hurtado takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Francisco Borja Hurtado has been cut.
Less is looking to clinch.
Borja Hurtado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Less pinned against the cage. Less gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Less throws a right hand that Borja Hurtado ducks under and follows up with a left that Borja Hurtado also avoids with ease.
Less checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Less fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Less.
Less fails with a takedown attempt.
Borja Hurtado scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Borja Hurtado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Less gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Borja Hurtado wants a takedown.
Borja Hurtado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borja Hurtado looking for a takedown.
Seem Less has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Borja Hurtado.

Less breaks the clinch.
Less throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Less staying out of range there.
Less misses with a jab, cross combination.
Borja Hurtado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Less.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Borja Hurtado has eaten all the pies!
Borja Hurtado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Borja Hurtado clinches up with Less and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Less as the two fighters clinch.
Borja Hurtado has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Less after a bit of a struggle.
Borja Hurtado fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Less breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Less swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Less moves out of range of the body kick from Borja Hurtado.
Less misses with a two punch combination.
Borja Hurtado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Less finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Borja Hurtado looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Less shoots in but no luck this time.
Less lands a high kick!

Less darts in and clinches Borja Hurtado up against the cage.
Borja Hurtado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borja Hurtado lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borja Hurtado has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Less after a bit of a struggle.
Less lands with a left to the head.

Less escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Less is defended easily by Borja Hurtado.
Less tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Borja Hurtado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Francisco Borja Hurtado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Less throws a quick inside leg kick.
Borja Hurtado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Less tests Borja Hurtado's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That has opened up Francisco Borja Hurtado's cut even more.
Less fails to land the takedown.
Borja Hurtado walks forward, straight into a front kick from Less.

Less shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Less is looking for a kimura but Borja Hurtado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Less to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Less is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Borja Hurtado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Less wants to stand up but Borja Hurtado manages to regain full guard.
Less throwing strikes but missing.
Less wants to pass the guard but Borja Hurtado is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borja Hurtado looking for a sweep. Not yet Borja Hurtado, not yet.
Less working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Less throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borja Hurtado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Less drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Borja Hurtado dives on top into guard.
Borja Hurtado tries to free his leg and advance position but Less is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borja Hurtado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Less has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borja Hurtado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borja Hurtado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Less's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seem Less dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Borja Hurtado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A bone on bone clash there as Less blocks the leg kick.
Less misses with a series of wild punches.
Seem Less is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Less avoids the head kick by Borja Hurtado.

Less lands a big head kick that sends Borja Hurtado tumbling to the mat! Less takes a step backwards and waves Borja Hurtado back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Less attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Borja Hurtado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Less.

Less gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Borja Hurtado to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Borja Hurtado throws a big right hand that misses.

Less is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borja Hurtado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borja Hurtado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borja Hurtado working some strikes from top position.

Less throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Less looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borja Hurtado is one step ahead there.
Seem Less overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borja Hurtado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Less's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borja Hurtado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Less throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borja Hurtado lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borja Hurtado distracts Less with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Less is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borja Hurtado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borja Hurtado tries to free his leg and advance position but Less is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borja Hurtado lands a couple of digs.
Borja Hurtado stands and throws Less's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Less sneaks back into half guard.
Borja Hurtado winds up and cracks Less with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Borja Hurtado lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Less actively working from the bottom here.
Borja Hurtado takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Borja Hurtado connects with a nice short shot to Less's temple.
Borja Hurtado is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Less looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borja Hurtado seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Less has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borja Hurtado is working away from the top position though.
Borja Hurtado working the head and body with strikes.
Less taking some punishment here, with Borja Hurtado in his half guard.

Less is rocked!
Borja Hurtado uses his free foot to push down on Less's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Less.
Oh Less is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borja Hurtado looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Less covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Borja Hurtado!
An out of breath Francisco Borja Hurtado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.