PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borowa Gora (ranked 52 p4p, 48 weight class) and Kwame Nti (ranked 10 p4p, 9 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gora
vs
Nti

194 cm
32
213
26 - 8 - 0

172 cm
37
220
36 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

NARCOS
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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 26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borowa Gora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gora is trying to defend but Nti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gora wants to get back to his feet.
Nti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Gora kicks Nti off and gets back to his feet.

Nti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gora manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gora is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gora manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nti is working for takedown but Gora is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Gora.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Nti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gora avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gora lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Gora on the inside.
Nti tries a body shot but Gora blocks it.
Gora wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gora is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwame Nti.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goras head.
A short right from Nti on the inside.
Gora lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti misses with a body punch.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti digs a right hand underneath Gora's ribcage. Gora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gora working aggressively here.
Nti digs a right hand into Gora's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gora's gas tank.
Gora is breathing heavily.
Nti lands a left hand.
Nti prevents Gora from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gora.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Gora blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Nti wants the takedown. Gora is fighting it off but Nti persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gora's guard against the cage.
Nti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gora is looking to stand up but Nti isn't so interested in that idea.
Nti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gora swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora wants to get back to his feet but Nti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Gora kicks Nti off and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gora. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gora swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Gora misses.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gora misses with a double jab.
Gora misses with an uppercut. Nti saw that one coming.
A low kick from Gora is predictable there

and Nti counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four 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!
Gora is trying to get back to his feet.
Nti tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nti just content to control the position.
Nti prevents Gora from escaping the position.
Gora is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gora wants to get back to his feet but Nti is dominant here and he's now got Gora's back!

Gora manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Nti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gora avoids it really well and circles away.
Nti just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGora.
Gora throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Nti to counter with a crisp jab.
Gora swings widly with a right hand
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Borowa Gora will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gora throws the left hand but Nti avoids the punch easily.
Nti shoots and misses
and Gora counters with a nice body shot.
Gora swings widly with a right hand
letting Nti counter with a right hand.
Gora cracks Nti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Gora - just one landing.
Gora throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nti.
Gora misses with a low kick.
Nti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gora throws a chopping leg kick but Nti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gora throws out the jab.
Nti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gora.
Gora throws a right hand that misses
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gora misses with a leg kick
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Gora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora throws a series of punches but Nti moves out of range.
Gora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Gora misses with a head kick.
Nti with a nice cross.
Gora throws a predictable looking body shot

and Nti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gora is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Borowa Gora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gora manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Borowa Gora has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Gora.
Gora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Nti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gora is trying to keep an underhook but Nti manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nti stops Gora from getting back to his feet.
Nti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gora tries to kick Nti off but Nti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nti controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gora lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora misses with a head kick.
A jab from Gora misses.
Gora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gora moves forwards but Nti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gora thumps Nti with a low kick.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gora in his tracks.

Nti shoots in and bounces Gora off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gora is looking to stand back up but Nti counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gora.

Gora is trying to stand up here but Nti is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora is looking to get back to is feet but Nti passes into side control.
Gora is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Borowa Gora will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Gora throws an off balance right hand
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kwame Nti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gora lands with a hook. Nti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gora swings widly with a right hand
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora works Nti's body with a nice hook.
Gora misses with a shot to the body
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick lands for Gora.
Gora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nti.
Nti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gora's waist but Gora gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nti off to one side.
Nti defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora misses with a hook to the body
and Nti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gora thinking.
Gora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nti jabs at Gora's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Nti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Gora throws a leg kick
and Nti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nti avoids the head kick by Gora.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Gora misses.
Gora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nti throws out a counter right but Gora avoids it with no problem.
Gora scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gora throws a body shot but no joy.
Gora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nti tries to counter with a clinch but Gora shakes him off and moves away.
Gora misses with a looping right.
Nti throws out a counter right but Gora avoids it with no problem.
Nti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nti lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora punishes Nti's body with a nice straight punch.
Gora thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gora circles away.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwame Nti.
Gora throws a hook but Nti avoids it easily.

Nti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gora is wriggling around but Nti manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gora pushes Nti off but Nti dives into side control.
Nti taking a breather here.
Gora tries to escape but Nti is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti happy to just control the position for now.
Nti prevents Gora from escaping the position.
Gora trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nti just content to control the position.
Nti in side control, throwing shots but Gora defends.
Gora is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nti defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
Gora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gora looks to score with a jab to the body but Nti is just out of range.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gora. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gora throws a leg kick that misses.
Nti shoots in looking for a takedown but Gora manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gora swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gora cracks Nti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gora cracks Nti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Borowa Gora.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gora, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.