PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoliy Borov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uali Kurzhez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Borov
vs
Kurzhez

189 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
24
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anatoliy Borov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Uali Kurzhez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Kurzhez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Borov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kurzhez trying to control the position from guard on top but Borov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borov looking to control.
Kurzhez scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurzhez trying to control the position from guard on top but Borov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurzhez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borov's guard.
Kurzhez wants to pass the guard but Borov is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurzhez trying to control but Borov is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Borov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kurzhez's waist but Kurzhez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borov off to one side.

Borov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kurzhez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borov wants to sweep here but Kurzhez controlling him for the moment.
Kurzhez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borov trying to keep a closed guard but Kurzhez is proving a slippery customer.
Kurzhez passes Borov's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurzhez controlling the pace.
Kurzhez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borov trying to control but Kurzhez postures up.
Kurzhez working the head and body with strikes.
Kurzhez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kurzhez is thwarting Borov's attempts to control the position.
Kurzhez is trying to control. Borov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kurzhez postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Borov to stand up.
Borov shoots and misses
and Kurzhez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoliy Borov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borov is breathing heavily.
Borov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Borov throws a head kick but Kurzhez moves out of range.

Kurzhez shoots in and bounces Borov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kurzhez cracks Borov with a solid left hand.
Kurzhez is working Borov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Kurzhez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kurzhez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurzhez working some strikes from top position.

Borov is rocked!
Kurzhez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Borov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurzhez pushing down on Borov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kurzhez lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Borov quite badly. Borov pulls Kurzhez in close trying to recover. Kurzhez postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Borov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Borov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uali Kurzhez!