PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Titus Borrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aegon Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Borrello
vs
Targaryen

179 cm
25
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
174 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Titus Borrello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aegon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borrello looks to score with a jab to the body but Targaryen is just out of range.
Borrello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borrello looks to land a combination but Targaryen avoids it well.
Targaryen throws a combination that misses

and Borrello counters by clinching up.
Targaryen prevents Borrello from breaking the clinch.
Borrello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Borrello drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Borrello manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A left lands for Targaryen.
The fighters circling - Targaryen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice sprawl there from Targaryen as Borrello shoots in.
Borrello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Targaryen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Titus Borrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borrello throws a combination that misses
and Targaryen counters with a left and a right that stings Borrello.
Targaryen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Targaryen misses with a combination
and Borrello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Targaryen as he connects with a hook.
Borrello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Targaryen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrello throws a right and a left that Targaryen avoids nicely.
Targaryen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borrello.
Targaryen throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Targaryen finds it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Borrello. No joy for Targaryen on that attempt.
Borrello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Targaryen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borrello closes the distance and clinches up with Targaryen, looking for a takedown. Borrello pushes Targaryen against the cage but Targaryen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Borrello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borrello is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Borrello.
Borrello tries to clinch there but Targaryen circles away.
Borrello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Targaryen tries to avoid it but Borrello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Targaryen to the ground. Targaryen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Targaryen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Targaryen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borrello swivels and escapes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Targaryen. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borrello but Borrello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Targaryen scores with a punch to the head.
Targaryen misses with a few strikes there.
Targaryen lands with a shot to the body.
Targaryen lands a two punch combo.
Borrello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borrello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Targaryen.
Targaryen connects with a single shot there.
Targaryen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borrello misses with a combination
and Targaryen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Targaryen lands with a nice combination. Borrello backs away looking to recover.
Borrello jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown but Borrello shows good takedown defense.
A decent looking cross lands there for Targaryen.
Borrello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Targaryen.
Borrello tries to bum rush Targaryen with a series of wild strikes but Targaryen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Targaryen fails to land with a series of punches.
Borrello swinging wildly here.
Targaryen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Targaryen duly obliges.
Borrello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Targaryen moves away.
Targaryen throws a right and a left that Borrello avoids nicely.
Borrello tries to clinch but Targaryen moves away

and Targaryen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borrello is trying to stand up here but Targaryen is controlling him well.
Borrello missing with punches from the bottom.

Targaryen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borrello has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen passes to side control.
Borrello gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Targaryen looking to secure an arm triangle but Borrello defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen blocks Borrello's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

Targaryen has control of Borrello's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Borrello regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Borrello swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Targaryen wants to finish this one by submission but Borrello is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Targaryen.

Targaryen stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aegon Targaryen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Borrello cracks Targaryen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Targaryen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borrello looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Targaryen. No joy for Borrello on that attempt.
Targaryen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Targaryen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borrello.
Targaryen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Borrello avoids it really well and circles away.
Borrello misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Borrello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Targaryen throws a right hand that Borrello ducks under and follows up with a left that Borrello also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borrello is defended easily by Targaryen.
Jab, jab by Borrello - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen shoots for a double leg takedown but Borrello sprawls well. He's pushed Targaryen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Targaryen fails to land with a series of punches.
Borrello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Targaryen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borrello somewhat.
Targaryen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Targaryen blocks a jab.
Borrello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borrello wants it to stay on the feet.
Targaryen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Targaryen.
Targaryen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borrello.
Targaryen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borrello circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Targaryen. That snapped Borrello's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrello feints a jab promting Targaryen to slip. Borrello then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Targaryen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Borrello fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Borrello scores with a three punch combo!
Targaryen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Borrello or perhaps it was just good defense by Targaryen which made him look bad.
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!
Targaryen lands with an uppercut that bounces Borrello off the cage and back into range.
Targaryen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borrello.
Targaryen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Borrello shoots in but Targaryen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Targaryen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Targaryen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Titus Borrello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Targaryen misses with a few strikes there.
Targaryen misses with a double jab
and Borrello counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Targaryen tries for a takedown but Borrello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borrello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Borrello takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Targaryen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borrello throws a right and a left that Targaryen avoids nicely.
Targaryen swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Borrello!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borrello sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Targaryen throws a right hand that Borrello ducks under and follows up with a left that Borrello also avoids with ease.
Borrello throws a series of strikes that have Targaryen backpedaling.
Targaryen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Targaryen misses with a combination
and Borrello counters with a left and a right that stings Targaryen.
Targaryen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Targaryen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Borrello connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Targaryen scrambles back to his feet.
Targaryen misses with a takedown attempt - Borrello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Borrello shoots in but Targaryen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Targaryen scores with a one two! Borrello had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aegon Targaryen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Borrello lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Borrello slaps away a takedown attempt from Targaryen, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Targaryen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Borrello manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Targaryen tries to free his leg and advance position but Borrello is retaining full guard.
Borrello throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Borrello kicks Targaryen off and gets to his feet.
Targaryen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Borrello.
Borrello connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Targaryen's hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borrello swinging wildly here.
Targaryen tries to bum rush Borrello with a series of wild strikes but Borrello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrello dodges the punch combination from Targaryen.
A big left from Borrello misses.
Borrello takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Borrello circles away from the clinch attempt

and Borrello counters by clinching up.
Targaryen is trying to pull guard but Borrello turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Targaryen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Borrello smiles and moves away.
Titus Borrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aegon Targaryen.
Borrello jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Targaryen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrello misses with a double jab.
Targaryen cracks Borrello with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Targaryen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borrello is defended easily by Targaryen.
Targaryen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borrello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Targaryen somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Targaryen is defended easily by Borrello.
Borrello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Targaryen swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to clinch but Borrello moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Borrello. No joy for Targaryen on that attempt.
Borrello moves in looking to clinch but Targaryen pushes him off.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut lands for Borrello. That snapped Targaryen's head back.
Targaryen throws a hook but Borrello avoids it easily.

Borrello closes the distance and clinches.
Targaryen is looking for a takedown.
Borrello is looking for a takedown.
Targaryen jumps guard but Borrello stands there with Targaryen around his waist. Targaryen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Borrello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Targaryen.
Targaryen has Borrello pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Borrello manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Borrello gets control of Targaryen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Borrello will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Targaryen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borrello is keeping the position for now.
Borrello will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Borrello striking off his back but it's not causing Targaryen any problems.
Borrello throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Targaryen advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Targaryen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borrello has managed to free his arm - good work.
Targaryen wants to pass the guard but Borrello is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Targaryen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borrello defends it well.
Titus Borrello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aegon Targaryen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Targaryen is looking to advance position but Borrello won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aegon Targaryen.
I've got Targaryen 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aegon Targaryen!