PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Dudu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Borovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dudu comes into the arena with JAY ELECTRONICA - VOODOO MAN blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Borovsky's choice of entrance music: Im to Sexy. Eduardo Dudu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dudu
vs
Borovsky

175 cm
23
161 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eduardo Dudu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rod Borovsky!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dudu clinches up against the cage.
Dudu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dudu looking to throw knees to the head but Borovsky is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dudu.
Dudu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Borovsky blocks it with crossed arms.
Borovsky wants a takedown.
Dudu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Borovsky letting Dudu take a breather here.
Dudu gets underhooks to prevent Borovsky's takedown attempt.

Dudu manages to pull guard.
Borovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dudu has his foot on Borovsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borovsky works his way back into a safe position though.

Borovsky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Borovsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Borovsky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Dudu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borovsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dudu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borovsky pushing down on Dudu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Borovsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Borovsky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dudu is looking to control Borovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dudu avoid being mounted?

Borovsky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dudu is just riding it out for now. Borovsky eventually gives up the hold.
Borovsky looks gassed!
Borovsky has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Borovsky moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dudu has worked his arm free - good work by Dudu!
Dudu sneaks back into half guard.
Dudu won't allow Borovsky to pass to mount.
Dudu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borovsky working away.

Borovsky tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borovsky working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudu tries to bench press Borovsky off him but Borovsky keeps the position.

Borovsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dudu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Borovsky tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Borovsky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dudu has escaped the position, nice work there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dudu scores with a nice right hand.
Dudu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Borovsky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dudu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Borovsky's best efforts.

Dudu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Borovsky is trying to work for a kimura but Dudu is defending well.

Borovsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Dudu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dudu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Borovsky is looking for a triangle but Dudu pushes his legs off easily.
Dudu wants to control from the top but Borovsky keeps moving.
Dudu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Borovsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Dudu tries to advance to mount but Borovsky denies him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Dudu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dudu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dudu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borovsky sneaks back into half guard.

Borovsky is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dudu pulls his head out easily.
Borovsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dudu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dudu's back!

Borovsky working for the choke.

Borovsky is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dudu is defending well though. Borovsky let's go of the attempt for now.

Borovsky is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dudu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dudu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Borovsky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dudu is just riding it out for now. Borovsky eventually gives up the hold.
Dudu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borovsky is working away from the top position though.

Dudu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Borovsky is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudu moves into full guard.
Borovsky won't allow Dudu to sweep him here.
Borovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Borovsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borovsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dudu waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Borovsky.
Borovsky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dudu throws a looping overhand right but Borovsky ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Borovsky does no damage.
Rod Borovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Borovsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dudu missing with a left hand there. Borovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borovsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Dudu pushes Borovsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Borovsky blocks it with crossed arms.
Borovsky being controlled against the cage.
Borovsky has Dudu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dudu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dudu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dudu landing knees to the head.
Dudu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Borovsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudu stops a takedown attempt from Borovsky.

Borovsky has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dudu is trying to keep an underhook but Borovsky manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Borovsky seems to be working for a kimura but Dudu defends the submission attempt.
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 Eduardo Dudu will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Dudu scores with a takedown into Borovsky's guard.
Dudu trying to control but Borovsky is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borovsky is on top in guard.
Borovsky wants to pass the guard but Dudu is keeping the position.

Dudu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Borovsky uses it to pass to side control.
Eduardo Dudu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borovsky advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dudu is squirming around, avoiding Borovsky's attempts to control the action.

Borovsky swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dudu is now in Borovsky's guard. A big mistake from Borovsky there, giving up the dominant position!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borovsky keeping full guard, as Dudu tries to pass.
Borovsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dudu.

Borovsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dudu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dudu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borovsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dudu.
Dudu prevents Borovsky from improving his position.

Dudu is trying to work for a kimura but Borovsky is defending well.

Dudu seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Dudu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borovsky wants to control but Dudu is keeping busy.
Borovsky is trying to get back to full guard.

Borovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Borovsky looks to land a combination but Dudu avoids it well.

Dudu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Dudu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Borovsky has escaped the position, nice work there.
Borovsky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Borovsky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Borovsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Dudu gets full guard.
Dudu pulls Borovsky in close to his closed guard and prevents Borovsky from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dudu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borovsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudu swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Borovsky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dudu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dudu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dudu!

Dudu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rod Borovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dudu wants to control but Borovsky is keeping him busy.
Borovsky wants to control but Dudu postures up.

Borovsky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dudu's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Dudu! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Borovsky has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eduardo Dudu!