PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Boreling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Chatzikomninos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boreling comes to the cage accompanied by More than meets the eye. Karl Boreling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boreling
vs
Chatzikomninos

185 cm
29
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

188 cm
20
211 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Elite Canadian Threads

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Boreling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chatzikomninos scores with a jab.

Boreling shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chatzikomninos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boreling working the ground and pound but Chatzikomninos is defending the strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Boreling's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Boreling postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chatzikomninos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boreling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chatzikomninos defending well though.
Chatzikomninos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boreling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boreling prevents Chatzikomninos from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boreling trying to control the action but Chatzikomninos is working from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos tries to kick Boreling off but Boreling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boreling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chatzikomninos pushes Boreling off looking to stand but Boreling dives back in and keeps control.
Boreling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boreling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chatzikomninos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boreling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boreling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boreling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chatzikomninos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boreling keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chatzikomninos with good strikes from the mount here!
Boreling can't escape the position.
Chatzikomninos lands a couple of good shots and Boreling has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boreling tries to roll but Chatzikomninos sticks to his back.
Boreling trying to control but not successfully.
Boreling is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boreling trying to control the hands but Chatzikomninos breaks the grip.
The referee is taking a good look at Boreling as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Chatzikomninos!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chatzikomninos misses with punches from the back.
Boreling has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boreling is trying to remain composed but Chatzikomninos is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling is taking damage to the body and head.
Boreling is in bad spot here.
Boreling covers up after that shot from Chatzikomninos.
Boreling covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Boreling breaks Chatzikomninos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chatzikomninos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boreling is one step ahead there.
Boreling chips away with some ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos pulls Boreling in close to prevent any damage.
Chatzikomninos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boreling has passed into side control.
Boreling is chipping away with strikes.
Chatzikomninos sneaks back into half guard.
Boreling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boreling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boreling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chatzikomninos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Boreling is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chatzikomninos defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chatzikomninos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chatzikomninos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boreling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chatzikomninos pulls Boreling in close to prevent any damage.
Boreling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boreling is looking to work some ground and pound but Chatzikomninos has wrist control.
Chatzikomninos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boreling's guard.
Chatzikomninos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boreling wants to stand up but Chatzikomninos is controlling him.
Boreling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chatzikomninos.
Boreling looking for a sweep. Not yet Boreling, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chatzikomninos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chatzikomninos throws a big elbow that misses.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes from guard but Boreling blocks nicely.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Boreling keeps moving.

Boreling working for a triangle but Chatzikomninos defends it easily.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but Boreling is working from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boreling controls Chatzikomninos momentarily but Chatzikomninos frees himself.
Chatzikomninos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chatzikomninos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boreling fails with a takedown attempt.
Karl Boreling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boreling fails with the takedown

and Chatzikomninos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chatzikomninos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes but missing.
Boreling is trying to control the position but Chatzikomninos postures up.
Boreling 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.
Boreling controls Chatzikomninos momentarily but Chatzikomninos frees himself.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes from guard but Boreling blocks nicely.
Chatzikomninos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boreling keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chatzikomninos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boreling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boreling seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Boreling keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Karl Boreling wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Chatzikomninos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boreling on his heels. He'll look to pass Boreling's guard now, I'm sure.
Boreling keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
Boreling has his hands on Chatzikomninos's head, controlling the position.
Boreling is trying to keep Chatzikomninos in close.
Boreling is pulling down on Chatzikomninos's head to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Karl Boreling wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chatzikomninos works over Boreling's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Chatzikomninos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boreling's half guard.
Chatzikomninos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chatzikomninos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boreling moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chatzikomninos throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boreling working a defensive guard here.
Chatzikomninos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boreling's guard.
Chatzikomninos controlling the action here.
Chatzikomninos wants to take a breather but Boreling is having none of it.
Chatzikomninos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chatzikomninos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chatzikomninos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boreling moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boreling is looking to stand up but Chatzikomninos isn't so interested in that idea.
Boreling keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boreling looking to control.
Boreling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boreling looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Boreling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karl Boreling.
Chatzikomninos cracks Boreling with an open hand slap.
Chatzikomninos scores with a jab. Boreling acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chatzikomninos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boreling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chatzikomninos but Chatzikomninos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Boreling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boreling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chatzikomninos avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boreling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chatzikomninos thuds his right hand into Boreling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Chatzikomninos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boreling was covering up waiting for the punch and Chatzikomninos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Boreling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chatzikomninos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Boreling keeps moving.
Boreling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chatzikomninos postures up in Boreling's guard and throws a big left but Boreling blocks it.
Boreling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Boreling gets the takedown into side control.
Chatzikomninos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chatzikomninos thows a huge punch but Boreling dodges it nicely.
Chatzikomninos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boreling knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chatzikomninos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Chatzikomninos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boreling wants to get back to his feet but Chatzikomninos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chatzikomninos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boreling's guard.
Boreling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chatzikomninos is keen to just control but Boreling is a slippery customer.
Chatzikomninos is thwarting Boreling's attempts to control the position.
Chatzikomninos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boreling gets full guard.

Boreling looking for a guillotine here but Chatzikomninos defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chatzikomninos throws a strike but Boreling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos wants to stand and escape but Boreling is having none of it.
Boreling chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexei Chatzikomninos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boreling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boreling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chatzikomninos is looking to stand up but Boreling isn't so interested in that idea.
Chatzikomninos wants to sweep but no luck.
Boreling prevents Chatzikomninos from getting back to his feet.
Boreling scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boreling postures up in Chatzikomninos's guard and throws a big left but Chatzikomninos blocks it.
Chatzikomninos is controlling Boreling's posture.
Boreling is looking to work some ground and pound but Chatzikomninos has wrist control.
Chatzikomninos wants to sweep here but Boreling controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boreling.
Chatzikomninos wants to stand up but Boreling is controlling him.
Boreling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chatzikomninos controls Boreling momentarily but Boreling frees himself.
Boreling is working Chatzikomninos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chatzikomninos pulls Boreling in close to prevent any damage.

Alexei Chatzikomninos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Chatzikomninos just misses with a punch to the body.

Chatzikomninos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chatzikomninos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boreling tries to kick Chatzikomninos off but Chatzikomninos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boreling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chatzikomninos.
Boreling wants to control but Chatzikomninos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boreling wants to get back to his feet.
Chatzikomninos passes to full mount!
Boreling tries to hold on but Chatzikomninos pushes him away.
Chatzikomninos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boreling is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chatzikomninos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chatzikomninos landing strikes from the mount and Boreling is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chatzikomninos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boreling is bucking up trying to escape but Chatzikomninos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boreling in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chatzikomninos controlling from mount.
Chatzikomninos drops a big elbow. That's hurt Boreling! More shots from Chatzikomninos and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chatzikomninos!
An out of breath Alexei Chatzikomninos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.