PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Borges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson Borges acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

James
vs
Borges

191 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

(MFS) Macto Fight System $15

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wilson Borges!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Borges feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Borges wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Borges throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Borges with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Borges is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
James throws some wild stikes that Borges manages to avoid easily.
Borges is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Borges has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Borges because James loaded up on that one.
Borges bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Borges trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Borges is proving a slippery customer.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borges scoring with some ground and pound.
James thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Borges preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borges postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James keeping moving, preventing Borges from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borges connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borges chips away with some ground and pound.
Borges stops James from standing up.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borges scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borges connects with a couple of short punches.
Borges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borges lands a couple of digs.
Borges trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
Borges throws a big right hand that misses.
James is trying to control the position but Borges postures up.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Borges is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Borges working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
Borges works a leg free and moves into half guard.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
Borges throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to control but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borges wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
James trying to control here.
James wants to get back to full guard.
Borges throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Borges sits in half guard.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James is looking to control Borges's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
James wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilson Borges dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

James lands with a straight right. Borges didn't see that one coming.
Borges changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Borges manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Borges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Borges moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James misses with a left hand

and Borges counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
James sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borges is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James has hold of Borges's hands but Borges slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
James tries to get to full guard but Borges has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Borges is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.
James tries to roll over but Borges keeps him under control.
Wilson Borges has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borges is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
James is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
James is pressing down on Borges's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Borges prevents James from getting back to his feet.
James working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing Borges from controlling successfully.
Borges's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Borges trying to control but James is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
James lands a slapping body shot.
James shoots and misses

and Borges counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Borges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borges trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James wants to stand up but Borges is controlling him.
Borges postures up.
Borges is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borges throws a big elbow that misses.
Borges wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borges is one step ahead there.

Borges thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Borges postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borges throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
James is trying to control the position but Borges postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borges throws a big elbow that misses.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Borges is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borges missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.
Borges preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James is working hard here to advance position.
Borges trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilson Borges will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

James misses with a hook.
Borges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borges leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James.
Borges tries to clinch up.
Borges looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James lands the left hand.
Borges tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Borges fails with a takedown attempt.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borges tries to clinch there but James circles away.

Borges clinches with his opponent.

James gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Borges is proving hard to escape from.
Borges preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James preventing the sweep.
Borges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James being controlled here momentarily.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borges controls James momentarily but James frees himself.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wilson Borges wasn't active enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Borges.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Borges tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borges was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borges throws a jab but it's blocked by James.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borges tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borges keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James shoots in for a takedown but Borges shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Borges does a little dance to reset his feet.

Borges closes the distance and clinches.
Borges's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Borges jumps into guard, dragging James to the mat.
Borges wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borges controlling James's posture.
Borges manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Borges lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wilson Borges is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Borges controlling from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borges avoids the attempt from James to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilson Borges.
I've got Borges winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Borges!