PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Grigorovic (ranked 24950 p4p, 531 weight class) and Boris Borov (ranked 5567 p4p, 436 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Grigorovic
vs
Borov

218 cm
18
273 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Grigorovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Borov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Borov moves into the clinch successfully.

Borov has hold of one of Grigorovic's legs. Grigorovic is fighting the takedown attempt but Borov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Borov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grigorovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grigorovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borov.
Borov is looking to work some ground and pound but Grigorovic has wrist control.

Grigorovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grigorovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grigorovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DRAGON MMA - 12 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Borov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grigorovic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Borov has Grigorovic in his guard.

Borov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grigorovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Borov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grigorovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grigorovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Grigorovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Grigorovic working for a triangle but Borov defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grigorovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Borov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grigorovic dives on top into guard.

Borov looking for a guillotine here but Grigorovic defends easily.
Borov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Borov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grigorovic wants to control from the top but Borov keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borov is trying to keep Grigorovic in close.
Grigorovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Borov has his foot on Grigorovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grigorovic works his way back into a safe position though.

Grigorovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grigorovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Borov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Grigorovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grigorovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Borov is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Grigorovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grigorovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grigorovic is breathing heavily.

Borov looking for a guillotine here but Grigorovic defends easily.
Borov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borov lands a nice short elbow.
Borov passes to full mount!
Borov working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Borov landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Borov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Borov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Borov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grigorovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Borov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grigorovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grigorovic is trying to push Borov away but Borov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Borov leaning his opponent against the cage.

Borov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Borov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borov is putting a hurting on Grigorovic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Borov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grigorovic down.
Grigorovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Borov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grigorovic down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borov is chipping away with strikes.
Grigorovic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Grigorovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boris Borov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borov works to advance to full mount. Grigorovic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Borov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Grigorovic is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borov cracks Grigorovic with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Borov!