PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yan Bors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Borzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borzov has chosen Smoke Drank as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yan Bors has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bors
vs
Borzov

191 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yan Bors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boris Borzov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Borzov shoots in and bounces Bors off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Bors escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borzov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bors trying to control the position.
Borzov trying to control but Bors is working from the bottom.

Bors is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borzov wanted to stand there but Bors had control of the position.
Bors avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borzov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borzov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Borzov with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borzov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borzov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borzov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bors works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borzov throwing strikes but missing.
Borzov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bors swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borzov trying to control but Bors is working from the bottom.

Borzov drops back looking for a leg! Bors is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bors manages to kick Borzov off! Borzov jumps back into Bors's guard.
Borzov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bors is trying to keep Borzov in close.
Borzov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Borzov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borzov postures up in Bors's guard and throws a big left but Bors blocks it.
Borzov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borzov controlling from the top position.
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!
Borzov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Boris Borzov.
Bors fails with the takedown.

Borzov scores with a takedown into Bors's guard.
Bors is breathing heavily.

Bors is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borzov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bors throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borzov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Borzov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borzov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bors keeping moving, preventing Borzov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borzov won't allow Bors to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borzov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Borzov drops back looking for a leg! Bors is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bors manages to kick Borzov off! Borzov jumps back into Bors's guard.
Borzov wants to control from the top but Bors keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Borzov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Borzov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bors circles away.
Borzov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bors sprawls well. He's pushed Borzov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bors. No joy for Borzov on that attempt.
Bors fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bors fails with a takedown attempt.
Bors takes a swing at Borzov's ribcage but misses.

Borzov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bors manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bors tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bors is working an open guard so Borzov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Borzov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borzov works Bors's body with a nice hook.
Borzov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Bors is rocked!

Bors gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oh Bors is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borzov loads up on a big left hand. Bors felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Borzov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bors can't hide his disappointment, as Borzov celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Borzov!
Post fight, Boris Borzov stared into the camera and said 'РусЪ с нами мы с богом не с рабами'.