PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dran Jast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Locutus Borg (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.

Jast
vs
Borg

223 cm
25
291 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dran Jast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Locutus Borg!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg throws a head kick but Jast moves out of range.
It looked like Jast was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Borg throws the left hand but Jast avoids the punch easily.
Jast tries to clinch but Borg moves out of range.
Jast is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borg misses with a double jab.
Jast tries to counter by clinching up but Borg breaks away and moves out of range.
Borg lands with a nice body kick.

Jast shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jast moves into full mount! Borg won't be happy about that!
Borg tries to reverse the position but Jast maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Borg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jast wants to take Borg's back but he can't do it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg working to try and regain half guard.

Jast with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jast controlling from mount.
Borg is squirming around, avoiding Jast's attempts to control the action.
Jast raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jast tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jast wants to take Borg's back here but Borg is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jast controlling from mount.

Jast is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Borg can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jast working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jast with shots to the head and body - Borg looks very uncomfortable down there.
Borg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Jast is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Borg has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jast wants to control the pace but Borg is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jast controlling the pace for now.
Borg is squirming around, avoiding Jast's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jast landing strikes from the mount.
Jast trying to control but Borg is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dran Jast dominated 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.

Jast walks into a straight right hand from Borg.

It looks like Dran Jast has been cut.
Jast shoots in for a takedown but Borg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jast defends it well.
A punch combination from Borg misses.
Borg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Borg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Borg's waist but Borg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jast off to one side.
Borg shoots in but no luck this time.
Jast shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dran Jast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jast was well out of range. Poor timing from Borg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg lands a front kick.
Borg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dran Jast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borg throws a right hand that Jast ducks under and follows up with a left that Jast also avoids with ease.
Locutus Borg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jast fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg throws a head kick but Jast moves out of range.
Borg throws out a powerful jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Borg tries for a takedown but Jast manages to get underhooks.
Jast wants to take the fight to the mat but Borg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jast jumps guard.
Jast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borg is one step ahead there.

Borg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jast is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jast has escaped and now he's on top!

Borg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Borg controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jast won't allow Borg to sweep him here.
Jast's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jast pushing down on Borg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jast wants to stand up but Borg has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Well, if Jast is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg wants to get back to full guard.
Jast passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jast tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jast lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jast dominating with strikes here.

Jast jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Borg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Borg and Jast has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Jast tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jast has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Borg!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Locutus Borg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dran Jast's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Borg swings for the body but Jast moves out of range.
Jast misses with a straight left.
Jast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borg can do to turn this around?
Jast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borg defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Borg.
Borg misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Borg.
Jast moves in looking to clinch but Borg pushes him off.
Borg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jast paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jast fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borg tries to clinch but Jast is having none of it.
Jast shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borg sprawls well. Borg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jast gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg digs a good body shot into Jast's ribs.
Jast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borg.
Jast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borg.
Borg delivers a nice body kick.
Borg connects with a high kick.
Jast is looking to land body kicks.
Jast chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borg can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Borg.
Jast avoids the head kick by Borg.
Jast drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borg sprawls and moves away.

Jast gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jast wants to control but Borg is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jast wants to stand but Borg has his arm trapped.
Jast moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Jast is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Borg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jast wants to control but Borg is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jast tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jast cracks Borg with a big right hand but Borg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borg is not content to let Jast control the position.
Jast working the head and body with strikes.
Jast wants to stand but Borg is controlling his arm.
Borg looking for a sweep but Jast has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jast landing strikes from the mount and Borg is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jast goes for an armbar but Borg turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Borg.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Locutus Borg.
I think Borg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Locutus Borg!