PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Boyko Borisov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trouble Some's chin.

Borisov
vs
Some

182 cm
24
221 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

190 cm
23
218 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

DJs Locker

Perkele!
DJs Locker

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boyko Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some lands with a right hand.
Some is looking to clinch.
Some pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Borisov dives in and grabs Some's left leg, looking for a takedown. Some pushes down on Borisov's head and hops out.
Some ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borisov moves away.
Some throws a low kick but Borisov moves out of range easily.
Some tries to land a front kick but Borisov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Borisov shoots in looking for a takedown. Some tries to sprawl out of it but Borisov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Some manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borisov misses with a wild combination.
Borisov lands a right hook to the body.
Some misses with a kick to the body.

Borisov gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Some is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov prevents Some from standing back up.
Borisov passes into side control, despite Some's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Borisov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Some is trying to improve his position.

Borisov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Some regains half guard there - taking advantage of Borisov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Borisov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Borisov wants to free his trapped foot but Some is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Some wants to improve his position but Borisov is controlling well.
Some is trying to stand back up but Borisov is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some is staying active underneath Borisov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borisov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Some trying to hold on to Borisov's head to control him but Borisov postures up.
Some is staying active underneath Borisov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borisov is really struggling to control Some but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Boyko Borisov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Some looks to land a body kick but Borisov moved away.
Borisov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Borisov works over Some's head and body with a nice combination.
Borisov dives in and grabs Some's left leg, looking for a takedown. Some pushes down on Borisov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyko Borisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some moves in looking to clinch but Borisov pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borisov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Some.
Nice jab there from Borisov.

Some clinches.
Borisov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Some is keeping busy.
Some softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some struggles to land a body shot inside as Borisov controls his hands.
Some scores a nice knee to the body.
Borisov is working Some over against the cage.
Some lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Borisov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Some smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Some looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some throws a left and a right that both miss
and Borisov counters with a left to the body.
Some scores with a jab to the head.
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 Boyko Borisov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Some enables Borisov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Some manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Borisov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borisov throws a strike but Some rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Borisov looking to control.

Borisov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Some tries to free his leg and advance position but Borisov is retaining full guard.
Borisov wants to sweep here but Some controlling him for the moment.
Some pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borisov is keeping the position for now.

Borisov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wants to pass the guard but Borisov is keeping the position.
Borisov is trying to keep Some in close.
Some must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Some wants to get up but he can't break Borisov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Borisov is trying to keep Some in close.

Borisov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Some wants to control from the top but Borisov keeps moving.
Boyko Borisov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov trying to keep a closed guard but Some is proving a slippery customer.

Borisov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Some doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Some manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borisov is pulling down on Some's head. It's preventing any offense from Some, at least for the moment.
Borisov is trying to keep Some in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Borisov wants to control but Some passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borisov keeps working.
Some wants to pass to mount but Borisov is defending the position.
Borisov trying to control here.
Some frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Borisov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some fails to advance to Borisov's back.
Some moves to the back.
Some is trying to stick to Borisov's back but Borisov is turning into Some. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Some's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Borisov.
Borisov wants to pass the guard but Some is keeping the position.
Some looking for a sweep. Not yet Some, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully.
Borisov is in close to Some's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Borisov dominated that second round.
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!

Some throws a body kick that misses.
Some misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Some misses the target.
Borisov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some scores with a kick to the body.
Some looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Borisov slips under a jab.

Some clinches with his opponent.
Borisov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borisov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Some prevents it.
Some misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borisov.
Some lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Some is defending well.
Some tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some misses with some punches.
Some lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Borisov.
Some lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some is struggling to control the position.
Some lands a left hand.
Some misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some can't find room to land a body shot as Borisov controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stops a takedown attempt from Borisov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyko Borisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borisov looking for a takedown.
Some misses with the head strike.
Some holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Borisov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov can't find room to land a body shot as Some controls the action.
Some scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some lands a body shot.
Some lands with a short shot to the head.
Some tries to work over Borisov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borisov tries to stall but Some uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Some displaying some good clinch control by pressing Borisov up against the cage.

Some manages to break the clinch.
Borisov blocks a jab.
Some looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Borisov misses with a wild body shot.
Borisov throws a shot from downtown. Some moves away and avoids it.
Borisov defending well as Some loads up on a big left hand.
Some rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borisov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trouble Some is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some scores with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Some.
Some looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some looks to land a body kick but Borisov moved away.
Some scores with a shot to the body.
Some lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Some connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Borisov momentarily.
Some connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Some.
Some wants to clinch.
Some staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov throws a lazy uppercut

and Some counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Borisov has Some pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Some manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Borisov blocks a body shot from Some.
Borisov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Some gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Some.
Trouble Some has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Borisov is rocked!
Trouble Some seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Borisov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oh Borisov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some cracks Borisov with a nice body shot.
Some jerks Borisov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Borisov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Some goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Some because Borisov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Trouble Some!
Trouble Some decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.