PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amir Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zmesan Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunham kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Omar Khairat - Alexandria . Borec is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Megadeth - Lucretia. The key to victory for Amir Dunham has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dunham
vs
Borec

180 cm
31
156 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

187 cm
37
224 lbs
26 - 12 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Amir Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Zmesan Borec!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham dives in and grabs Borec's left leg, looking for a takedown. Borec pushes down on Dunham's head and hops out.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!

Borec looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dunham keeping moving, preventing Borec from controlling successfully.

Borec thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dunham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Borec!
The referee warns Borec that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Dunham working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Borec is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec tries to hold on but Dunham pushes him away.
Borec is looking to improve his position but Dunham isn't that keen on the idea.
Borec just holding on.
Poor strikes thrown by Dunham there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Dunham is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Borec to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Borec shrugs it off.

Dunham is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Borec has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Borec bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dunham looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunham, not yet.
Dunham is working hard here to advance position.
Dunham keeping moving, preventing Borec from controlling successfully.
Dunham looking to control but Borec passes into half guard.
Dunham tries to roll over but Borec keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borec seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dunham actively working from the bottom here.

Borec seems to be working for a kimura but Dunham defends the submission attempt.
Dunham tries to get to full guard but Borec has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dunham is looking to control Borec's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dunham avoid being mounted?

Borec is trying to work for a kimura but Dunham is defending well.
Dunham is looking for a sweep. Borec is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunham is in trouble now - Borec has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunham is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Borec wants to pass the guard but Dunham is defending well.
Dunham manages to get to full guard.
Dunham wants to sweep here but Borec controlling him for the moment.

Borec got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borec has managed to get both his arms back between Dunham's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borec works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dunham tries to get to full guard but Borec has control of the leg.
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 Amir Dunham will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Borec misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borec misses with a double jab.
Borec ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Borec closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dunham quickly recovers to half guard.
Borec trying to pass the guard but Dunham defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dunham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunham is on top in guard.
Dunham tries to free his leg and advance position but Borec is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunham throwing strikes from guard but Borec blocks nicely.

Borec working for a triangle but Dunham defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec keeping moving, preventing Dunham from controlling successfully.
Dunham wants to get up but he can't break Borec's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dunham wants to pass the guard but Borec is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borec is on top in guard.
Borec lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dunham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dunham trying to control the position.
Borec won't allow Dunham to sweep him here.
Borec slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Borec works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dunham regains half guard.
Borec prevents Dunham from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dunham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dunham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borec manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Borec drops back looking for a leg! Dunham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunham manages to kick Borec off! Borec jumps back into Dunham's guard.
Dunham keeping moving, preventing Borec from controlling successfully.
Dunham manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Dunham jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Borec is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Borec and Dunham has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Borec is trying to control Dunham's posture but Dunham avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borec is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dunham's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Dunham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borec doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dunham.

Dunham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dunham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borec defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Amir Dunham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dunham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Borec 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.
Dunham wants to sweep but no luck.
Borec trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amir Dunham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borec stands up over Dunham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borec trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borec throws a big right hand that misses.
Dunham wants to sweep here but Borec controlling him for the moment.
Borec landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borec works over Dunham with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dunham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borec won't allow Dunham to sweep him here.
Borec works over Dunham with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunham is on top in guard.

Dunham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Borec is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dunham, into his guard.
Dunham wants to sweep here but Borec controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec trying to control but Dunham is working from the bottom.

Dunham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borec postures up and lands a big shot to Dunham's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borec preventing the sweep.

Dunham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borec stands up over Dunham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dunham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dunham throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Borec to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Dunham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Borec manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dunham has Borec in his guard.

Dunham working for submissions but it's allowed Borec to get to half guard.
Dunham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dunham wants to sweep but no luck.
Borec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dunham keeping moving, preventing Borec from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borec manages to get himself to full guard.

Borec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Borec throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dunham uses it to pass to side control.

Dunham is trying to get an arm triangle but Borec is defending well.
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.

Dunham goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Borec has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dunham but great work by Borec.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Amir Dunham.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dunham, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Zmesan Borec!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Amir Dunham!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Amir Dunham!

Amir Dunham wins by split decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Amir Dunham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.