PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Borisov (ranked 4124 p4p, 3706 weight class) and Jackson LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov's entrance music is AC/DC - Thunderstruck. A fine choice. Sergey Borisov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Borisov
vs
LaCroix

225 cm
18
280
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
248
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson LaCroix!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

LaCroix has managed to clinch.

Borisov is fighting off a takedown attempt but LaCroix is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Borisov to the mat. Borisov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Borisov is adopting a defensive guard.
LaCroix trying to control but Borisov is working from the bottom.
LaCroix is looking to work some ground and pound but Borisov has wrist control.
LaCroix won't allow Borisov to get back to his feet.
LaCroix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borisov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borisov has his hands on LaCroix's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCroix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borisov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix trying to control but Borisov is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

LaCroix drops back looking for a leg! Borisov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Borisov manages to kick LaCroix off! LaCroix jumps back into Borisov's guard.
Borisov is looking to stand up but LaCroix isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

LaCroix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
LaCroix tries to work over Borisov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Borisov has hold of one of LaCroix's legs. LaCroix is fighting the takedown attempt but Borisov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
LaCroix working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov wants to control from the top but LaCroix keeps moving.
LaCroix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

LaCroix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borisov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borisov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Borisov working the ground and pound.
LaCroix is being controlled here.
Borisov lands a few punches from side control.
LaCroix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borisov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov lands an elbow.
LaCroix on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
LaCroix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
LaCroix is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borisov connects with a decent elbow.
Borisov looks up at the clock and then as LaCroix takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Borisov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
LaCroix is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borisov connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borisov is working LaCroix over with some ground and pound from side control.
Borisov landing strikes.
Borisov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for LaCroix on the ground.
Borisov working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Borisov seems content to control.
Borisov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Borisov wants to control but LaCroix is keeping him busy.
LaCroix tries to get to full guard but Borisov has control of the leg.
Borisov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LaCroix defending well though.
Borisov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. LaCroix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borisov won't allow LaCroix to sweep him here.
Borisov scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaCroix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borisov is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Borisov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

LaCroix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borisov was well out of range. Poor timing from LaCroix.
LaCroix swinging wildly here.
LaCroix scores with a body shot.

LaCroix darts in and clinches Borisov up against the cage.
LaCroix is trying to push Borisov away but Borisov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Borisov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov wants to take the fight to the mat but LaCroix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
LaCroix tries to break the clinch but Borisov is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
LaCroix lands a hook that snaps the head of Borisov backwards.
Borisov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LaCroix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Borisov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LaCroix walks away with a smile on his face. Borisov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Borisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LaCroix.
LaCroix throws a series of punches but Borisov moves out of range.
LaCroix fails to land with a series of punches.
LaCroix throws a series of strikes that have Borisov backpedaling.

It looks like Sergey Borisov has been cut.
LaCroix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borisov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but LaCroix manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson LaCroix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borisov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LaCroix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borisov circles away quickly and effectively.
Borisov is looking to counter with a body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for LaCroix. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by LaCroix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LaCroix.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaCroix cracks Borisov with an open hand slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for LaCroix.

LaCroix feints and as Borisov raises his hands in defense, LaCroix changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Borisov is pulling down on LaCroix's head. It's preventing any offense from LaCroix, at least for the moment.
Sergey Borisov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LaCroix postures up in Borisov's guard and throws a big left but Borisov blocks it.
LaCroix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaCroix trying to control the position from guard on top but Borisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaCroix stops Borisov from standing up.
Borisov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LaCroix trying to control but Borisov is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
LaCroix misses with a wild combination.
Borisov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson LaCroix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaCroix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As LaCroix tries to get set, Borisov tries to push him back and clinch up but LaCroix manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson LaCroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaCroix throws a good cross that connects.
LaCroix misses with a double jab.
Borisov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from LaCroix.

LaCroix has Borisov up against the cage in a clinch.
Borisov is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix missing with knees to the body.

LaCroix has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Borisov is trying to keep an underhook but LaCroix manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Borisov is looking for a sweep. LaCroix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

LaCroix is trying to work for a kimura but Borisov is defending well.
Borisov is doing well to control the position and prevent LaCroix from advancing to side control.
LaCroix 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 tries to get to full guard but LaCroix has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borisov is not content to let LaCroix control the position.
Borisov tries to roll over but LaCroix keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson LaCroix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergey Borisov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

LaCroix gets a clinch.
Borisov is looking to take this one to the mat.
LaCroix is trying to force a seperation but Borisov has the dominant position.
LaCroix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borisov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LaCroix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Borisov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
LaCroix is trying to control Borisov's posture but Borisov avoids it.
LaCroix is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCroix is trying to control Borisov's posture but Borisov avoids it.
LaCroix sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov is just content to waste time from the top position. LaCroix takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Borisov postures up.
Borisov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Borisov lying in LaCroix's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. LaCroix decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Borisov taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson LaCroix!
In defeat, Sergey Borisov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I`ll be back!'.