PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rod Borovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Alexis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borovsky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Im to Sexy. Alexis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For those about to Rock by AC/DC. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Borovsky
vs
Alexis

178 cm
22
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
169 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Nutrition King
Kangaroo Muscle

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rod Borovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Alexis!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Borovsky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Borovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexis is keeping the position for now.
Borovsky preventing the sweep.
Borovsky is pushing down on Alexis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alexis is fighting to maintain full guard but Borovsky has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borovsky blocks the strikes from Alexis.
Borovsky passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Borovsky is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alexis has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Borovsky looking to secure an arm triangle but Alexis defends it well.
Alexis is controlling an arm, preventing Borovsky from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alexis prevents Borovsky from taking his back.
Alexis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borovsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexis throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Alexis throwing hammer fists to the chest of Borovsky. What's that going to do exactly?
Alexis swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Borovsky pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Borovsky is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alexis has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Borovsky looking for a guillotine from mount but Alexis is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexis wants to control but Borovsky is having none of it.
Borovsky takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Borovsky controlling well, preventing Alexis from escaping the position.

Borovsky has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alexis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Alexis rolls, trying to escape but Borovsky keeps control of the position.
Alexis is trying to get back to his feet but Borovsky has full control of the position and if anything, Alexis has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Borovsky is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alexis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alexis for a finish.
Borovsky is breathing heavily.

Alexis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Borovsky gets his way!
Alexis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alexis is trying desperately to improve position.
Alexis tries to lock up and control but Borovsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Borovsky has control of Alexis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alexis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alexis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alexis is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Borovsky working for a submission but Alexis is keeping him at bay.
Borovsky moves to the back.
Alexis is in bad spot here.
Borovsky not allowing Alexis to control his hands.

Borovsky looking to break Alexis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alexis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Borovsky will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexis tries to escape the position.
Borovsky avoiding Alexis 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rod Borovsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Borovsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alexis swivels and escapes.
Alexis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borovsky dodges the punch combination from Alexis.
Alexis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borovsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Alexis as Borovsky shoots in.
Crunch! Alexis slams his shin into Borovsky's torso.
Alexis tries to clinch there but Borovsky circles away.
Mason Alexis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borovsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Borovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alexis. Borovsky shrugs it off though.
Borovsky moves out of range as Alexis throws a body kick.
Borovsky blocks the body kick.
Alexis lunges at Borovsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Borovsky's hand.
Borovsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Borovsky shoots in for a takedown but Alexis shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borovsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Borovsky if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borovsky fails to land the takedown.
Alexis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexis is looking to clinch.
Borovsky looks for a takedown but Alexis sprawls well.
Borovsky slips a jab and a cross from Alexis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borovsky shoots in but Alexis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borovsky.

Borovsky scores a takedown into full mount!

Borovsky looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Borovsky working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alexis tries to hold on but Borovsky postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Borovsky working for a guillotine from mount but Alexis is in no mood to give up.
Alexis swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Alexis tries to reverse the position but Borovsky maintains control.

Borovsky looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Alexis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alexis is trying to stand.
Rod Borovsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexis is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Borovsky is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alexis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Alexis tries to reverse the position but Borovsky maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mason Alexis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Alexis scores with a hook to the body. Borovsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Borovsky fails with the takedown.
Alexis tries to clinch up.
Borovsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexis fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexis catches Borovsky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Borovsky scores a takedown into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis tries to lock up and control but Borovsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Borovsky prevents Alexis from getting the reversal.
Alexis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Borovsky working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Alexis turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Borovsky off and cradles Alexis's limp body as Borovsky celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rod Borovsky!