PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Saragih (ranked 1513 p4p, 767 weight class) and Volodimir Borrisinov (ranked 121 p4p, 64 weight class). Jack Saragih could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Volodimir Borrisinov's chin.

Saragih
vs
Borrisinov

170 cm
23
135
9 - 5 - 0

181 cm
24
145
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Sakura Style

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Saragih!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Volodimir Borrisinov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borrisinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borrisinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saragih.
Borrisinov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saragih swivels and escapes.
Borrisinov avoids the body shot from Saragih.

Borrisinov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saragih to the ground. Borrisinov is now in Saragih's guard.
Saragih might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Saragih has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Borrisinov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Saragih fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saragih cracks Borrisinov with a nice body shot.
Borrisinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saragih is defending well.

Saragih breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saragih as he avoids it easily.
Jack Saragih has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.

Borrisinov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Saragih pushes Borrisinov off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saragih lands a body shot.
Good exchange - Saragih coming out on top.
Saragih looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saragih throws a lazy right hand but Borrisinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saragih looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range.
Saragih wants to slow Borrisinov down by chopping away at his legs.
Saragih is looking to score with low kicks.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saragih but Saragih pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saragih attempts a counter takedown but Borrisinov avoids it well and moves away.
Saragih lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saragih throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borrisinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Borrisinov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saragih ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Saragih.
Saragih misses with a combination

and Borrisinov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Saragih!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borrisinov controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov lands some shots froms side control.
Saragih wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Borrisinov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Saragih down.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet.
Saragih knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borrisinov on the ground.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet but Borrisinov is dominant here and he's now got Saragih's back!
Borrisinov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Saragih. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Saragih is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Borrisinov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Saragih's head.
Borrisinov controls the position.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet.
Borrisinov lands strikes to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Saragih.
Borrisinov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Borrisinov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Saragih hold on?
Borrisinov has good solid back control here.
Saragih is trying to stand back up.
Borrisinov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Saragih!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov is landing with strikes from the back.
Saragih is trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov has full control of the position and if anything, Saragih has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borrisinov has Saragih flattened out and is raining down punches.
Borrisinov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Borrisinov controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Borrisinov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Borrisinov is landing with strikes. Saragih can't take much more of this.
Saragih is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Saragih dominated that round.
That's time! Saragih's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Borrisinov avoids the body shot from Saragih.
Borrisinov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saragih sprawls well. Saragih wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borrisinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Saragih thuds his right hand into Borrisinov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saragih pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borrisinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Borrisinov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Saragih to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack Saragih has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Saragih pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Borrisinov back to the cage. Saragih follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Borrisinov is rocked!
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saragih defends it nicely.
Borrisinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Saragih finish him?
Saragih throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Borrisinov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saragih's guard.
Borrisinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Borrisinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Saragih has momentary wrist control but Borrisinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Volodimir Borrisinov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet but Borrisinov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saragih striking off his back but it's not causing Borrisinov any problems.
Borrisinov stops Saragih from standing up.
Borrisinov is in close to Saragih's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Borrisinov slips nicely into half guard.
Borrisinov stalling.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ground and pound from Borrisinov.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saragih is in trouble now - Borrisinov has advanced to mount!
Borrisinov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Borrisinov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saragih hang on?
Borrisinov cracks Saragih with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Borrisinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borrisinov looking to control but Saragih is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borrisinov lands with some strikes.
Saragih tries to hold on but Borrisinov pushes him away.
Borrisinov is landing with some decent strikes but Saragih is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saragih is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Borrisinov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Borrisinov lands a heavy elbow.
Saragih is looking to improve his position but Borrisinov isn't that keen on the idea.
Borrisinov content just to control the position here.
Borrisinov blocks Saragih's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Borrisinov controlling the position easily from mount.
Saragih manages to control the position for a moment.
Saragih wants to hold on but Borrisinov pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov is landing with some decent strikes but Saragih is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saragih tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borrisinov lands a big elbow.
Borrisinov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borrisinov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Borrisinov with a couple of short strikes.
Borrisinov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Borrisinov controlling from the full mount.
Borrisinov dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodimir Borrisinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Horrible takedown attempt by Borrisinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Saragih, which made it look bad.
Borrisinov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saragih avoids it really well and circles away.
Saragih misses with an uppercut. Borrisinov saw that one coming.
Borrisinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saragih circles away.
Jack Saragih has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saragih defends well and Borrisinov ends up having to push Saragih into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saragih tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borrisinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saragih cracks Borrisinov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Borrisinov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saragih to score with a decent uppercut.
Saragih misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saragih listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saragih misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Saragih as Borrisinov shoots in.
Saragih tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borrisinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Borrisinov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saragih on his heels. He'll look to pass Saragih's guard now, I'm sure.

Saragih pushes Borrisinov off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saragih sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Borrisinov drives through with a takedown into Saragih's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Saragih pushes Borrisinov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Saragih throws a body punch but Borrisinov moves out of range.
Saragih looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown but Saragih sprawls well.
Saragih slaps away a takedown attempt from Borrisinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saragih misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Borrisinov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Borrisinov distracts Saragih with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov trying to control but Saragih is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov content to stall in guard here.
Borrisinov cracks Saragih with a solid left hand.
Borrisinov stops Saragih from standing up.
Saragih is trying to control the position but Borrisinov postures up.
Borrisinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borrisinov fails to land the takedown.
Borrisinov closes the distance and clinches up with Saragih, looking for a takedown. Borrisinov pushes Saragih against the cage but Saragih circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saragih tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borrisinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Saragih.
Borrisinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saragih connects with a solid leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Borrisinov.
Saragih takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Borrisinov grinds an elbow into Saragih's temple.
Saragih is not content to let Borrisinov control the position.
Borrisinov is putting a hurting on Saragih here, landing some big shots from side control.
Saragih is looking for a sweep.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Saragih is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov cracks Saragih with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Borrisinov advances nicely into full mount.
Borrisinov with shots to the head and body - Saragih looks very uncomfortable down there.
Saragih is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Saragih takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Borrisinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borrisinov lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saragih is squirming around, avoiding Borrisinov's attempts to control the action.
Borrisinov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Saragih's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Saragih clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Saragih fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been told by Saragih's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saragih buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borrisinov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borrisinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saragih.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but Saragih shows good takedown defense.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Saragih enables Borrisinov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saragih manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Borrisinov trying to control but Saragih is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borrisinov trying to control but Saragih is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borrisinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saragih wants to stand and escape but Borrisinov is having none of it.

Saragih is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Borrisinov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov goes for a takedown attempt but Saragih pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but Saragih shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Saragih has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saragih wants to clinch.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saragih defends it nicely.
Borrisinov needs to keep his hands up - Saragih had a free shot at his head there.
Saragih with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saragih connects with a body shot that sends Borrisinov's belly button to the back.
Jack Saragih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borrisinov dives in and grabs Saragih's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saragih pushes down on Borrisinov's head and hops out.
Saragih is looking to counter with a body kick.
Saragih digs a good hook to Borrisinov's body.
Jack Saragih is winning the standup battle so far.
Borrisinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack Saragih is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saragih defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov walks into a straight right hand from Saragih.
Saragih with the inside leg kick.
Borrisinov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saragih sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borrisinov somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borrisinov checks a low kick from Saragih.
Borrisinov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Borrisinov dives in and scores a takedown into Saragih's guard.
Saragih will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Borrisinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Saragih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saragih thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Saragih thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saragih is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borrisinov is controlling him.
Borrisinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borrisinov looking to sit in guard and control but Saragih gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Saragih trying to control but Borrisinov is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov is controlling Saragih's posture.
Saragih won't allow Borrisinov to sweep him here.
Borrisinov pulls Saragih in close to his closed guard and prevents Saragih from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saragih would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saragih won't allow Borrisinov to sweep him here.
Borrisinov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borrisinov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Borrisinov fails to land the takedown.
Borrisinov's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Borrisinov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saragih pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saragih as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Saragih misses its target.
Saragih misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borrisinov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Saragih to counter with a crisp jab.
Saragih is looking to wear down Borrisinov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice takedown defense from Saragih. No joy for Borrisinov on that attempt.
Borrisinov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saragih defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Saragih had his way with Volodimir Borrisinov in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Saragih ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borrisinov moves away.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saragih as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Saragih wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Saragih does it's job there.
Saragih throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Saragih misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov tries for a takedown but Saragih sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Saragih has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov with a poor takedown
and Saragih counters with a big head kick but Borrisinov shrugs it off.

Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saragih napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Borrisinov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borrisinov working the head with strikes.
Borrisinov scoring with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov happy to just control the position for now.
Saragih on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Saragih is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Borrisinov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Saragih wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Saragih is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borrisinov connects with a decent elbow.
Borrisinov lands a nice forearm strike.
Saragih looks to move to half guard but instead Borrisinov has passed into mount! Damn!
Borrisinov lands a couple of good shots and Saragih has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Saragih is trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov has full control of the position and if anything, Saragih has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Volodimir Borrisinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Borrisinov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Borrisinov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Borrisinov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Saragih. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Borrisinov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Borrisinov controls the position.
Borrisinov trying to control momentarily.
Borrisinov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saragih haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is taking a good look at Saragih as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Borrisinov!
Saragih is trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov has full control of the position and if anything, Saragih has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Saragih hold on?
Saragih is trying to stand back up.
Borrisinov wants to control but Saragih is keeping busy.
Jack Saragih is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Borrisinov working for the choke.
Borrisinov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Saragih doesn't escape.
Borrisinov missing with strikes.
Saragih trying to control the hands but Borrisinov breaks the grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saragih manages to stand up with Borrisinov still on his back. Eventually Borrisinov drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Nice takedown defense from Saragih. No joy for Borrisinov on that attempt.

Borrisinov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saragih working a defensive guard here.

Saragih wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saragih lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Borrisinov has a takedown stuffed.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Saragih manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borrisinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saragih throws a counter high kick but Borrisinov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Saragih lands with a straight right. Borrisinov didn't see that one coming.

Saragih moves into range and clinches up with Borrisinov.
Saragih prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Saragih showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saragih has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Saragih!
Jack Saragih thanked the fans post fight for their support.