PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demitri Borschtanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borschtanoff comes into the arena with Darude - Sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jet Li enters the cage!

Borschtanoff
vs
Li

173 cm
34
166 lbs
19 - 4 - 1

175 cm
32
162 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Demitri Borschtanoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li fails to land with a series of punches.
Borschtanoff lands with a good body shot.
Borschtanoff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Li to score with a decent uppercut.
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borschtanoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Li looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borschtanoff tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Jet Li has been cut.
Borschtanoff looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.

Borschtanoff shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Li is refusing to be controlled, as Borschtanoff sits in half guard.
Li wants to control but Borschtanoff is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li wants to get back to his feet.
Li moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is looking to stand up but Borschtanoff isn't so interested in that idea.
Borschtanoff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borschtanoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borschtanoff controls the pace.
Borschtanoff won't allow Li to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Borschtanoff connects with a right hand. Li shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Li lands a really nice looking cross but Borschtanoff seems unphased.
Borschtanoff shoots and misses
and Li counters with a straight right hand.
Borschtanoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Borschtanoff looks for the body kick but Li saw that one coming.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Borschtanoff misses with a hook to the body
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borschtanoff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Borschtanoff throws the left hand but Li avoids the punch easily.
Borschtanoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Li.
A nice inside leg kick there by Borschtanoff. That's going to slow Li down.
Li takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Li lands a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for Borschtanoff on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitri Borschtanoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li slips under a jab from Borschtanoff.
Li scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Li fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Borschtanoff throws a hook to the side of Li's head but Li sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Li connects with the punch.
Li takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Li throws a combination. Borschtanoff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borschtanoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Li scores with a body shot.
Borschtanoff throws a hook to the side of Li's head but Li sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borschtanoff tries to move into range but Li moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Borschtanoff throws a nice looking combination but Li bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff misses the body punch
and Li counters with a nice uppercut.
Li gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Borschtanoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Borschtanoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Li connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Borschtanoff's hands.
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
Borschtanoff walks into a left hand.
Li lands a nice looking body shot.
Borschtanoff looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borschtanoff lunges at Li with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Li's hand.
Li scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Li lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Li lands with a kick to the ribs.
Borschtanoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
A nice side step and Li releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li swings for the body but Borschtanoff moves out of range.
Demitri Borschtanoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borschtanoff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Li bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Borschtanoff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borschtanoff throws a hook but Li avoids it easily.
A jab from Borschtanoff misses.
Borschtanoff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Li cracks Borschtanoff with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Borschtanoff misses.
Borschtanoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Li.
Li's corner calls for a 1-2. Li obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Borschtanoff misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Jet Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li misses with a body shot.
Borschtanoff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Li counters with a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Li scores with a four punch combination!
Li cracks Borschtanoff with an open hand slap.
Borschtanoff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Borschtanoff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borschtanoff misses with a hook.
Borschtanoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Li swivels and escapes.
Borschtanoff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Borschtanoff.
Li digs a good hook to Borschtanoff's body.
Borschtanoff misses with a body shot.
Li connects with a jab.
Jet Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Li blocks a jab.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Li on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a head kick.
Borschtanoff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Li finds it's way round the side to connect with Borschtanoff's head.
Borschtanoff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Borschtanoff sizes up Li with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jet Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borschtanoff thuds a left hand into Li's body.
A left lands for Li.
Borschtanoff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Borschtanoff there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borschtanoff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Li has time to react.
Li walks into a straight right hand from Borschtanoff.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borschtanoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li throws a series of punches but Borschtanoff moves out of range.
Borschtanoff misses with a straight right.
Li bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borschtanoff's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff thumps Li with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Borschtanoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Borschtanoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitri Borschtanoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borschtanoff misses the shot to the body.
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Li lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Li.
Borschtanoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li throws a quick inside leg kick.
Borschtanoff has a takedown stuffed.
Li looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Borschtanoff lands with a right hand.

That's four 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!
Borschtanoff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Li lands with a kick to the ribs.
Borschtanoff wants to clinch.
Li lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Li connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Li.
Li connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Borschtanoff misses.
Nice jab there from Li.
Li scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Li jabs at Borschtanoff's body.
Borschtanoff wants to slow Li down by chopping away at his legs.
Borschtanoff misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Li let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Borschtanoff misses the jab.
Borschtanoff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Li thuds his right hand into Borschtanoff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Li cracks Borschtanoff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borschtanoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li throws out a counter right but Borschtanoff avoids it with no problem.
Borschtanoff throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Borschtanoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Li.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Li! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borschtanoff.
Li scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Li misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li tries to bum rush Borschtanoff with a series of wild strikes but Borschtanoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borschtanoff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Li scores with a one two! Borschtanoff had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Li.
Nice body punch from Li.
Li connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Borschtanoff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Li lands a head kick. Borschtanoff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Li moves away from the strike by Borschtanoff.

Borschtanoff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Li's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borschtanoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Li wants to get back to his feet but Borschtanoff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Li is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff misses with some punches.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li tries to stall but Borschtanoff uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Li tries to circle away but Borschtanoff has him pinned against the cage.
Borschtanoff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Borschtanoff misses with some punches.

Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demitri Borschtanoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borschtanoff misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Li unleashes a big counter combination but Borschtanoff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borschtanoff does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Borschtanoff throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Li connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li scores with a body shot.
Borschtanoff throws a hook but Li blocks it.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Borschtanoff.
Li misses with a body shot.
Li paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Borschtanoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Borschtanoff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Borschtanoff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Li scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Borschtanoff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borschtanoff throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borschtanoff misses the shot to the body.
Borschtanoff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li.
Li scores with a jab. Borschtanoff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Borschtanoff throws a body shot but no joy.
Li looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borschtanoff misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borschtanoff scores with a body shot.
Li throws a nice inside leg kick.
Borschtanoff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Li to score with a decent uppercut.
Li lands a slapping body shot.
Li wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Borschtanoff shoots in for a double leg but Li sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jet Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Li feints a jab promting Borschtanoff to slip. Li then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Borschtanoff slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Li winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Li!
Demitri Borschtanoff spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.