PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chok Delarock (ranked 6762 p4p, 252 weight class) and Oleg Borisov (ranked 23164 p4p, 262 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Delarock
vs
Borisov

175 cm
28
140 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

165 cm
28
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chok Delarock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delarock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borisov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borisov is defended easily by Delarock.
Borisov moves out of range of the leg kick from Delarock.
Delarock circles away from the clinch attempt.

Delarock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Borisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delarock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Borisov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Borisov looking to slow down the pace here.
Delarock throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delarock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Oleg Borisov has been cut.
Borisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chok Delarock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Borisov.
Borisov blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov blocks an elbow strike.
Borisov prevents the takedown attempt.
Borisov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delarock.
Delarock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Borisov blocks an elbow strike from Delarock.
With the fighters up against the cage, Delarock throws an elbow but misses.
Borisov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Borisov managing to block the knees to the body from Delarock.
Borisov prevents a body shot from Delarock.

Borisov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Borisov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Borisov can't keep his opponent in guard - Delarock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Delarock controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Delarock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borisov sees it coming and defends easily.
Delarock drops an elbow to the side of Borisov's head.
Delarock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delarock throwing shots but Borisov is blocking nicely.
Borisov is refusing to be controlled, as Delarock sits in half guard.
Delarock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delarock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borisov's head.
Delarock trying to control from half guard but Borisov is working away.
Delarock working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delarock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borisov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Delarock.
Delarock working Borisov over with strikes.
Delarock working over Borisov with some ground and pound. Borisov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borisov taking some punishment here, with Delarock in his half guard.
Delarock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borisov's head.
Delarock lands with a punch from half guard.
Delarock is nestled in close to Borisov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Borisov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Delarock stalling.
Borisov is concentrating on defense, preventing Delarock from advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delarock slips a nice elbow through Borisov's hands, connecting with Borisov's forehead.
Delarock is nestled in close to Borisov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Borisov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delarock is working away from the top position though.
Delarock is nestled in close to Borisov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borisov is looking to escape.
Delarock working Borisov over with strikes.
Borisov looks winded!
Delarock winds up and cracks Borisov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Delarock lands with a punch from half guard.
Delarock working the head and body with strikes.
Delarock working over Borisov with some ground and pound. Borisov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chok Delarock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Borisov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Delarock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Delarock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Delarock working over Borisov with some ground and pound. Borisov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Delarock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borisov can do to turn this around?
Delarock is looking to take a break and control but Borisov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borisov is trying to maintain the position but Delarock is very close to passing his half guard.
Delarock working Borisov over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Delarock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Delarock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov is looking to control Delarock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borisov avoid being mounted?
Delarock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Delarock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Delarock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Delarock wants to control but Borisov is keeping him busy.

Delarock is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delarock winds up and cracks Borisov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Delarock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Delarock lands strikes from half guard.
Delarock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borisov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Delarock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Delarock connects with a nice short shot to Borisov's temple.
Delarock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Borisov is defending against the submission attempts here by Delarock.
Delarock is trying to control the action in half guard but Borisov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borisov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delarock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delarock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Delarock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borisov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Delarock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Delarock there.
Borisov has hold of Delarock's hands but Delarock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Delarock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Delarock lands a nice short elbow.
Delarock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borisov is staying active underneath Delarock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delarock is stalling here. Borisov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Delarock seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Borisov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Delarock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Delarock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borisov pulls his head out easily.
Delarock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borisov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borisov's back!
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!
Delarock has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Borisov.
Delarock scores with punches from the back.
Delarock keeps control of the position easily here as Borisov tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chok Delarock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Borisov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Delarock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Delarock.
Delarock stalks Borisov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Borisov's face. Borisov staggers backwards, shaken.
Chok Delarock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Delarock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Delarock showed some decent athleticism there.
Delarock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borisov keeps working.
Borisov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Borisov has hold of Delarock's hands but Delarock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borisov taking some punishment here, with Delarock in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Delarock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delarock slips a nice elbow through Borisov's hands, connecting with Borisov's forehead.
Borisov is looking for a sweep. Delarock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delarock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Delarock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Borisov is rocked!
Borisov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delarock winds up and cracks Borisov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Borisov is still in real trouble! Can Delarock finish him?
Delarock wants to take a breather but Borisov is having none of it.
Borisov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Delarock working Borisov over with strikes.
Delarock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Delarock working the head and body with strikes.
Delarock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Delarock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov wants to get back to full guard.
Delarock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borisov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Delarock scores with a couple of nice shots.
Delarock content to control rather than advance.
Delarock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Delarock lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delarock drops an elbow to the side of Borisov's head.
Delarock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borisov trying to control but Delarock postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delarock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Delarock working Borisov over with strikes.
Delarock lands with a punch from half guard.
Delarock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borisov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chok Delarock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delarock is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Borisov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Delarock fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Borisov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Delarock! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chok Delarock!
Chok Delarock thanked the fans post fight for their support.