PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guigui Borgne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Owen
vs
Borgne

168 cm
26
150 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

169 cm
37
160 lbs
16 - 33 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guigui Borgne!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen throws a right hand that Borgne ducks under and follows up with a left that Borgne also avoids with ease.

Borgne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Owen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Owen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Borgne has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Borgne has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Borgne closes the distance and clinches up with Owen, looking for a takedown. Borgne pushes Owen against the cage but Owen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Owen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Borgne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Owen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Borgne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!

Owen is trying to get an arm triangle but Borgne is defending well.

Owen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Borgne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Owen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgne is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Borgne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Owen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Borgne manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Owen wants to get back to his feet.

Borgne stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Owen to get to his feet.
Borgne misses with a takedown
and Owen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Owen.
Owen trying to control the action but Borgne is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Owen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Owen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Owen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Borgne, who protects the arm well.
Borgne is trying to get back to his feet.
Borgne is looking for a sweep.
Borgne is trying to get back to his feet.
Owen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Borgne is trying to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Owen crashes against the mat.
Borgne tries to escape but Owen is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgne managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Owen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen is looking to take a break and control but Borgne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Owen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Owen swings around for an armbar but Borgne sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Owen's guard.
Borgne wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Owen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!

Owen pushes Borgne off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owen scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Owen dominated that 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.

Owen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Owen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Owen throws a hook but Borgne blocks it.

Borgne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Borgne from controlling successfully.

Owen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Borgne passes into side control.
Guy Owen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgne is looking to take a break and control but Owen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgne working the body and head with strikes.
Owen is not content to let Borgne control the position.
Owen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Borgne is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Owen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Borgne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Owen looks to land a right hand but Borgne moved out of range.
Borgne shoots and misses
and Owen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owen leaves Borgne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Borgne looks for a takedown but Owen sprawls well.
Guy Owen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guigui Borgne.
Owen connects with a crisp jab.
Owen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borgne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owen but Owen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Borgne walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owen jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Borgne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Owen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Borgne is breathing heavily.
Owen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Borgne has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Owen throws a hook to the side of Borgne's head but Borgne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Owen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Owen scores with a jab. Borgne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Owen throws a head kick but Borgne moves out of range.
Guy Owen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Borgne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Owen sprawls well initially but Borgne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Owen is staying active underneath Borgne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Owen pushes Borgne off looking to stand but Borgne dives back in and keeps control.
Owen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Owen wants to control the position but Borgne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Owen tries to kick Borgne off in order to stand up. Borgne Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Owen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Owen sneaks out the side door and pushes Borgne away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borgne is defended easily by Owen.
Owen misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Owen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guy Owen is winning the standup battle so far.
Borgne fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Owen lands a lovely overhand right.

Borgne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Owen is trying to defend but Borgne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Borgne throwing shots but Owen is blocking nicely.
Borgne trying to control the pace.
Owen is trying to stand back up but Borgne is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Owen actively working from the bottom here.
Borgne trying to control from half guard but Owen is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Owen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgne.
Borgne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owen keeps working.

Owen pushes Borgne off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owen misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Borgne.
Borgne shoots in and drives through. Owen sprawls well.
Borgne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Guy Owen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Owen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Borgne closes the distance and clinches up with Owen, looking for a takedown. Borgne pushes Owen against the cage but Owen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Borgne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Owen's guard.

Owen wriggles free and stands up.
Borgne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Owen circles away.
Owen works the jab nicely.
Owen cracks Borgne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Owen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Owen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Borgne is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Owen, into his guard.
Borgne looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Owen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgne defends it easily.
Owen wants to stand up but Borgne is controlling him.
Borgne is stalling in the full guard.
Borgne trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgne scoring with some ground and pound.
Borgne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Borgne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Owen's guard.
Owen tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Borgne stands up and waves to Owen to follow him.
Owen fails with a takedown attempt.

Borgne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Owen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owen has a closed guard, preventing Borgne from standing up.

Owen wriggles free and stands up.
Owen cracks Borgne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Owen as Borgne shoots in.
Guy Owen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guigui Borgne.
Borgne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Owen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen wants to take a breather but Borgne is having none of it.
Borgne is trying to stand.
Owen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Borgne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Owen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Owen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Owen landing strikes from the mount.
Owen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Owen cracks Borgne with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Borgne suckers Owen into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Borgne is now in Owen's guard!
Owen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!

Owen looking for a guillotine here but Borgne defends easily.

Borgne stands up from Owen's guard - Borgne perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Owen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Owen clearly takes 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.

Owen with a nice cross.
Owen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Borgne shoots for a double leg takedown but Owen sprawls well. He's pushed Borgne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Owen throws a sloppy head kick and Borgne moves out of range easily.
Borgne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Owen to score with a decent uppercut.

Owen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Borgne is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Owen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Borgne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Owen's guard! Nice work there by Borgne!

Owen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgne is aware though and is defending well.
Borgne trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Owen is working an open guard so Borgne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen throws a lazy right hand but Borgne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Owen throws a right hand that Borgne ducks under and follows up with a left that Borgne also avoids with ease.
Owen stuffs the takedown attempt from Borgne. Borgne gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Owen. No joy for Borgne on that attempt.
Guy Owen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guigui Borgne.
Borgne shoots in for a takedown but Owen shows good takedown defense.

Owen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Owen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Borgne is looking to escape.
Owen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Borgne defending well though.

Owen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borgne sees it coming and defends easily.
Borgne pushes Owen off looking to stand but Owen dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne tries to get to full guard but Owen has control of the leg.

Owen is looking for a kimura but Borgne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Owen to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owen uses his free foot to push down on Borgne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Borgne.
Owen landing shots from mount.
Borgne squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Owen with the ground and pound from mount.
Borgne regains half guard.
Borgne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Owen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgne is staying active underneath Owen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Owen with the ground and pound but Borgne uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Owen wants to control from the top but Borgne keeps moving.
Borgne is trying to keep Owen in close.
Owen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borgne keeping moving, preventing Owen from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Borgne pushes Owen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Owen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Owen scores with a takedown into Borgne's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owen looking to sit in guard and control but Borgne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Owen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borgne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Owen sprawls well. Owen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borgne gets slowly back to his feet.
Borgne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Owen had his way with Guigui Borgne in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Borgne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Owen to score with a decent uppercut.

Owen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Owen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borgne gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Owen prevents Borgne from standing back up.

Borgne is defending against the submission attempts here by Owen.
Borgne is looking to control Owen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borgne avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgne pushes Owen off but Owen dives into side control.
Owen wants to control but Borgne is keeping him busy.
Borgne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Owen off and has taken his back!
Owen has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Borgne scores with punches to the body.
You can see the frustration on Owen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Borgne is looking to control Owen but Owen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Owen is trying to get back to his feet but Borgne has full control of the position and if anything, Owen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Owen. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Borgne tries to get the hooks in deep but Owen pushed the leg off.
Owen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Borgne wants to control but Owen manages to buck him off and is now in Borgne's guard! Nice work there by Owen!
Borgne striking from the bottom here.
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!
Owen prevents Borgne from getting back to his feet.
Owen landing with the ground and pound.
Borgne is trying to control the position but Owen postures up.
Borgne 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.
Owen looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Borgne pushes Owen off and gets back to his feet.
Owen throws a good cross that connects.
Borgne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Owen sprawls well. Owen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borgne gets slowly back to his feet.
Owen's corner calls for a 1-2. Owen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Borgne defending well as Owen loads up on a big left hand.
Owen scores with a jab to the body.

Borgne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Owen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgne is keen to just control but Owen is a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Owen looking for submissions off his back.
Guigui Borgne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borgne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Owen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Borgne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Borgne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Owen sees it coming and defends easily.
Owen is trying to stand back up but Borgne is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borgne is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

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

Owen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

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 Guy Owen.
Well Owen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Owen!
A relieved looking Guy Owen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.