PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Bordukov (ranked 4584 p4p, 4707 weight class) and Greig Gilchrist (ranked 551 p4p, 557 weight class). Vasily Bordukov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bordukov
vs
Gilchrist

198 cm
26
200
2 - 3 - 0

154 cm
25
213
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasily Bordukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Greig Gilchrist!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilchrist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bordukov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bordukov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gilchrist.
Gilchrist keeps the fight on the outside.
Gilchrist swings widly with a right hand
and Bordukov counters with a left and a right that stings Gilchrist.
Bordukov wants to clinch.
Gilchrist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordukov ducks under a wild hook from Gilchrist.
Gilchrist misses with a jab to the body
and Bordukov counters with a one-two to the body.
Gilchrist throws a right hand that misses
and Bordukov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilchrist misses with a hook to the body
and Bordukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gilchrist misses with a lunging right hand
and Bordukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gilchrist takes one to the side of the head.

Gilchrist is rocked!
Gilchrist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bordukov to score with a decent uppercut.
Gilchrist is still on wobbly legs! Can Bordukov finish him?

Bordukov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gilchrist, pushing him back against the cage.
Bordukov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gilchrist seems to have recovered his senses.
Bordukov trying to control the position but instead, Gilchrist has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bordukov into the cage.
Bordukov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bordukov lands a nice elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Bordukov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bordukov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bordukov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gilchrist's brow.
Gilchrist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Come on Bordukov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bordukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bordukov working Gilchrist over with knees to the body.
Gilchrist just leaning against Bordukov, taking a breather.
Bordukov missing with knees to the body.
Bordukov misses with an elbow over the top.
Gilchrist avoids the elbow strike from Bordukov, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bordukov.
Gilchrist blocks an elbow strike from Bordukov.
Bordukov is stalling here.
Gilchrist swings wildly with an uppercut but Bordukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bordukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gilchrist.
Bordukov tries a knee to the head but Gilchrist blocks it.
Bordukov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bordukov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordukov throws an elbow that misses.
Bordukov lands a good knee to the midsection. Gilchrist won't want to take too many of those.
Bordukov trying to land knees to the body.
Bordukov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bordukov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bordukov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bordukov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gilchrist trying to stall but Bordukov improves his position.
Gilchrist dodges an elbow strike from Bordukov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bordukov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bordukov lands a damaging elbow.
Gilchrist is trying to break the clinch but Bordukov has him pressed against the cage.
Bordukov lands an elbow that stopped Gilchrist in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Greig Gilchrist has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilchrist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bordukov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bordukov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bordukov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gilchrist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilchrist misses with a punch to the body.
Gilchrist avoids the elbow strike from Bordukov, against the cage.
Bordukov misses with an elbow over the top.
Gilchrist misses with some punches.
Gilchrist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bordukov's elbow.
Bordukov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilchrist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilchrist lands an uppercut.
Gilchrist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gilchrist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bordukov misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Bordukov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greig Gilchrist's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Gilchrist throws a body shot but no joy.
Bordukov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bordukov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bordukov lunges at Gilchrist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gilchrist's hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gilchrist in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gilchrist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bordukov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gilchrist misses with a body shot
enabling Bordukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Gilchrist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilchrist tests Bordukov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bordukov tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilchrist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Gilchrist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gilchrist misses with a jab to the body
and Bordukov counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Bordukov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bordukov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gilchrist throws a body punch but Bordukov moves out of range.

Bordukov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gilchrist sprawling to the canvas. Bordukov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gilchrist hang on?
Bordukov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilchrist keeps working.
Gilchrist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gilchrist.
Bordukov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bordukov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bordukov is fighting to break Gilchrist's control of his arms but Gilchrist is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bordukov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilchrist can do to turn this around?
Bordukov throws an elbow that misses. Gilchrist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bordukov's guard. Nice move by Gilchrist!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilchrist stops Bordukov from standing up.
Gilchrist is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bordukov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gilchrist is controlling him.
Gilchrist controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilchrist's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gilchrist works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gilchrist sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bordukov is trying to stand back up but Gilchrist is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Gilchrist decides to stand up.
Gilchrist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bordukov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gilchrist keeps the fight on the outside.
Gilchrist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bordukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bordukov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gilchrist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bordukov moves away.
Bordukov is looking for a counter combo.
Gilchrist throws a body punch but Bordukov moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Bordukov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greig Gilchrist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bordukov has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gilchrist managing to block the knees to the body from Bordukov.
Bordukov throws an elbow that misses.
Bordukov throws an elbow but it misses.
Bordukov tries a knee to the head but Gilchrist blocks it.
Bordukov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gilchrist's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bordukov throws an elbow but misses.
Bordukov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bordukov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gilchrist tries a body shot but Bordukov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilchrist blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Bordukov.
Gilchrist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bordukov backwards.
Gilchrist takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gilchrist blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilchrist blocks an elbow strike.
Bordukov working Gilchrist over with knees to the body.
Bordukov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gilchrist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bordukov misses with an elbow over the top.
Bordukov pushes off an throws an elbow but Gilchrist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gilchrist misses with a punch on the inside.
Bordukov misses with an elbow strike.
Bordukov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bordukov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gilchrist can't find room to land a body shot as Bordukov controls the action.
Bordukov misses with an elbow over the top.
Gilchrist avoids the elbow strike from Bordukov, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gilchrist.
Bordukov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Greig Gilchrist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilchrist managing to block the knees to the body from Bordukov.
Gilchrist struggles to land a body shot inside as Bordukov controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Bordukov.
Gilchrist takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gilchrist blocks an elbow strike.
Gilchrist misses with a punch to the body.
Gilchrist misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bordukov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gilchrist's efforts to push away.
Gilchrist avoids a wild elbow strike from Bordukov.
Gilchrist swings wildly with an uppercut but Bordukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bordukov lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilchrist blocks the elbow strike.
Gilchrist avoids the elbow strike from Bordukov, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bordukov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gilchrist's brow.

Gilchrist breaks the clinch.
Gilchrist misses with a straight left.
It looked like Bordukov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gilchrist misses with an uppercut
enabling Bordukov to counter with a crisp jab.

Bordukov drives through and clinches with Gilchrist against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bordukov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gilchrist's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bordukov throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gilchrist.
Bordukov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gilchrist blocks it with crossed arms.
Bordukov trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gilchrist fails to land.
Gilchrist avoids the elbow strike from Bordukov, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilchrist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bordukov's elbow.
Gilchrist misses with a punch to the body.
Gilchrist blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gilchrist.

Gilchrist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilchrist misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bordukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bordukov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gilchrist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bordukov throws a wild body kick that Gilchrist sees coming a mile off.

Bordukov takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bordukov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gilchrist's brow.
Bordukov is leaning against Gilchrist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gilchrist working aggressively here.
Vasily Bordukov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gilchrist can't find room to land a body shot as Bordukov controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Bordukov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bordukov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Bordukov!
Vasily Bordukov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.