PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Borodin (ranked 4344 p4p, 103 weight class) and Mr Joshua (ranked 3821 p4p, 49 weight class). Joshua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Problem Child kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mr Joshua was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Borodin
vs
Joshua

191 cm
28
273 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

193 cm
30
255 lbs
14 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Groove Gear
Urban Fighter

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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Borodin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Joshua misses
and Borodin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Borodin throws a shot from downtown. Joshua moves away and avoids it.
Joshua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Borodin.
A good leg kick by Joshua.
Borodin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joshua has time to react.

Joshua clinches with his opponent.
Joshua has Borodin pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Borodin.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borodin's elbow.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borodin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borodin throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Borodin.
Joshua stalling in the clinch but Borodin improves position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borodin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Joshua.
Borodin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Borodin is leaning against Joshua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Borodin misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borodin is leaning against Joshua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borodin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borodin.
Joshua tries to stall but Borodin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Borodin misses with a punch on the inside.
Borodin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Borodin.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Borodin swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borodin misses with a punch on the inside.
Borodin has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Stalling in the clinch from Joshua.
Borodin misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Joshua.
A nice left hand lands by Borodin.
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!
Joshua lands with a light punch inside.
Borodin misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Borodin as Joshua tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Borodin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borodin misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Borodin blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Borodin controls his hands.
Borodin is pushing Joshua up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Borodin has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Borodin blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Borodin on the inside.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Borodin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Joshua.
Borodin is breathing heavily.
Joshua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Joshua is working Borodin over against the cage.
We've been informed that Joshua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Joshua pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Joshua's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Joshua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Borodin up against the cage.
Borodin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
Joshua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
Joshua is leaning against Borodin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joshua lands with a right to the head.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Borodin avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Borodin misses with some punches.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Joshua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borodin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aleksey Borodin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Joshua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joshua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Borodin moves out of range of the body kick.
Borodin throws a body shot but no joy.
Borodin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Borodin misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joshua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Borodin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Borodin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joshua lands with a shot to the body.
Joshua connects with a solid leg kick.
Joshua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Borodin is out of range and Joshua settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Joshua.
Borodin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Joshua delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Joshua.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut lands for Joshua. That snapped Borodin's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joshua connects with an inside leg kick.
Joshua tries to work over Borodin's front leg with a kick but Borodin checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joshua. That's going to slow Borodin down.
Borodin slips a straight right by Joshua.
It looked like Borodin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borodin keeps the fight on the outside.
Borodin throws a big shot that misses.
Joshua connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Joshua.
Joshua connects with the punch.

Joshua clinches up against the cage.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Borodin.
Borodin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aleksey Borodin has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Borodin swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borodin.
Borodin takes a shot to the head.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua is leaning against Borodin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joshua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Borodin up against the cage.
Joshua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Borodin.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borodin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joshua wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Borodin fails to land.
Joshua pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Borodin is leaning against Joshua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Borodin misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Borodin is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joshua as Borodin tries to tie him up.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Borodin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
A short left from Joshua.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borodin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borodin misses with a punch on the inside.
Borodin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshua lands a shot to the body.
Joshua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borodins head.
Joshua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joshua slows down the pace here.
Joshua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borodin.
Borodin throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Borodin controls the action.
Borodin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Joshua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Borodin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joshua.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Borodin is just out of range.
Borodin misses with an uppercut.
Joshua drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borodin defends it well.
Joshua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joshua throws a leg kick which misses Borodin's front leg but catches the back leg as Borodin tries to avoid it.
Joshua stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joshua misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Joshua.
Borodin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borodin misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borodin doesn't seem bothered though.
Joshua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Borodin is out of range.
Borodin checks a low kick from Joshua.
Borodin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joshua ducks right into an uppercut from Borodin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borodin misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borodin looks to land a left hand but Joshua moved out of range nicely.
Borodin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshua.
And Joshua tries to counter it with a takedown but Borodin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borodin missing with a left hand there. Joshua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshua tries a low kick but Borodin avoids it.
Borodin fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Borodin. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Joshua.
Jab, jab by Joshua - just one landing.

Borodin is rocked!
Borodin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joshua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Borodin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Borodin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Borodin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joshua.
Borodin seems to have got his legs back now.
Borodin blocks a leg kick.
BOOM! Joshua lands a beautiful left hook that drops Borodin. Borodin tries to recover but Joshua is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Borodin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joshua!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mr Joshua waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.