PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshall David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Borovcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall David could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Borovcov's chin.

David
vs
Borovcov

189 cm
18
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshall David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Borovcov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borovcov with a poor takedown

and David counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Borovcov!
David will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Borovcov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borovcov is looking for a sweep.
Borovcov manages to work his way to half guard, despite David's best efforts.
Borovcov tries to roll over but David keeps him under control.
Borovcov is pressing down on David's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Borovcov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. David defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borovcov has his hands on David's head, controlling the position.
David trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borovcov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. David manages to get himself to full guard.
Borovcov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Borovcov looking to sit in guard and control but David gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Borovcov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. David defends it easily.
David passes into half guard.
Borovcov wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borovcov keeps trying to improve his position.
David wants to take a breather but Borovcov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David trying to pass the guard but Borovcov defending well.

Borovcov actively working from the bottom here.
David trying to pass the guard but Borovcov defending well.
David really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Borovcov gets full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David trying to control but Borovcov is working from the bottom.
Borovcov has his hands on David's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borovcov is keeping the position for now.
David forces his way into half guard.

David is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
David slows the pace down in half guard.

Borovcov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

David is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borovcov sees it coming and defends easily.
David works his foot free and advances to mount.
Borovcov wants to control but David is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borovcov regains half guard.
David is pressing down on Borovcov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Borovcov is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Borovcov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Borovcov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows David to score an easy takedown into full guard.
David stands and throws Borovcov's legs to the side, diving into side control.

David is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Borovcov has escaped the position, nice work there.
David trying to control the position but Borovcov is working away.
Borovcov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Borovcov looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

David is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borovcov works his way to full guard. Good work.
David trying to control but Borovcov is working from the bottom.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borovcov is keeping the position for now.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Borovcov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David wants to pass the guard but Borovcov is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borovcov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. David manages to get himself to full guard.
Borovcov pushes down on David's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Borovcov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Borovcov wants to work for an arm triangle but David is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
David is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Borovcov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and David defends it well.

Borovcov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and David defends it well.
Borovcov is breathing heavily.
David blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borovcov.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Borovcov connects with a nice short shot to David's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

David is defending against the submission attempts here by Borovcov.

Borovcov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and David defends it well.

Borovcov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. David doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borovcov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borovcov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Borovcov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Borovcov misses with a takedown
and David counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borovcov thinking.
Borovcov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and David counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borovcov misses with a takedown attempt
and David counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marshall David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Borovcov.
David scores with a body shot.
Alexander Borovcov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borovcov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by David.
Borovcov closes this distance looking for a takedown but David circles away.
Borovcov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

David shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than David was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Borovcov is not content to let David control the position.
Borovcov is looking for a sweep.
Borovcov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David taking a breather here.

David is trying to get an arm triangle but Borovcov is defending well.

David looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
David trying to control the action but Borovcov is working from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borovcov manages to work his way to half guard, despite David's best efforts.
Borovcov wants to control but David is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borovcov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Borovcov keeping full guard, as David tries to pass.

Borovcov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. David gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Borovcov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David advances to half guard.

David is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

David is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Borovcov tries to roll over but David keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
David is keen to just control but Borovcov is a slippery customer.
Borovcov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of David's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take David's back!

Borovcov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. David has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Borovcov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! David taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Borovcov doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Borovcov!