PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roosevelt Lindsey (ranked 24883 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Borden (ranked 4544 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Borden told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Lindsey
vs
Borden

209 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roosevelt Lindsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Borden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lindsey tries to sprawl but Borden drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lindsey is staying active underneath Borden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindsey wants to get back to full guard.
Lindsey has a hand on Borden's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Borden takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lindsey is working to get back to half guard.
Borden controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lindsey is looking to escape.

Borden is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lindsey takes the fight into the clinch.
Lindsey is trying to pull guard but Borden has him pressed against the cage.

Borden tightens his grip and picks Lindsey up, before dumping him to the ground. Lindsey manages to land in guard.
Borden wants to stand but Lindsey is controlling his posture from full guard.
Borden forces his way into half guard.
Lindsey is trying to stand up here but Borden is controlling him well.
Lindsey tries to roll over but Borden keeps him under control.

Borden in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lindsey tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Borden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Borden!