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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NextGen 2
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Borgia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Borgia has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Michigan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Michigan has a couple of punches blocked by Borgia.
Michigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borgia blocks a body shot from Michigan.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Michigan.
A left hand lands to the body for Michigan.
Borgia takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borgia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michigan misses with a punch to the body.
Michigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Michigan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michigan.
Michigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Borgia jumps guard but Michigan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Borgia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borgia blocking some punches.
Borgia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michigan has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michigan.
Michigan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Michigan can't find room to land a body shot as Borgia controls the action.
Michigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michigan lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Michigan as Borgia tries to tie him up.
Michigan misses with some punches.
#T2#
Michigan tries to work over Borgia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Michigan fails to land.
Michigan lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Michigan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Borgia tries to pull guard but Michigan holds him up against the cage and eventually Borgia drops back down to his feet.
Bob Michigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Borgia.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Michigan.
Michigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Borgia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia stalling in the clinch but Michigan improves position.
Michigan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Michigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Borgia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Michigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Michigan.
Borgia tries to pull guard but Michigan won't allow it.
Borgia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Michigan to keep the fight standing.
Borgia is trying to force a seperation but Michigan has the dominant position.
Michigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Borgia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia goes for a takedown attempt but Michigan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Borgia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michigan swivels and escapes.
Borgia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Michigan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michigan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borgia was well out of range. Poor timing from Michigan.
Michigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Borgia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Michigan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borgia slips a jab from Michigan.
A cross from Michigan lands.#CUT#It looks like Giovanni Borgia has been cut.
Borgia throws the kick towards the body but Michigan avoids it.
Borgia with a poor takedown #CL#
and Michigan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good body shot from Michigan.
Borgia blocking some punches.
Michigan lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Michigan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Michigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Borgia is rocked!
Michigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Michigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Borgia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Borgia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borgia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borgia misses with a takedown #CL#
and Michigan moves into the clinch.
Michigan gets through Borgia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bob Michigan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Michigan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Michigan presses Borgia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Michigan on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia is trying to break the clinch but Michigan has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Michigan fails to land.
Michigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michigan gets through Borgia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Michigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgia's elbow.
A short right from Michigan on the inside.
Borgia is still on wobbly legs! Can Michigan finish him?
A short right from Michigan.
Michigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borgia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Borgia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borgia seems to have recovered his senses.
Michigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borgia has Michigan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Michigan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Michigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgia's elbow.
Borgia has Michigan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Michigan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bob Michigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Borgia.
Michigan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Borgia jumps guard but Michigan stands there with Borgia around his waist. Borgia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Michigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Borgia controls his hands.
Borgia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borgia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Borgia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Michigan walks away with a smile on his face. Borgia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Michigan is looking to wear down Borgia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#KD#
Michigan lands a big shot that drops Borgia! Can he finish him?
Michigan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Michigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borgia can do to turn this around?
Michigan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Michigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Michigan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Michigan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Michigan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Borgia's head.
Michigan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Borgia covers up, he's hurt! Michigan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Michigan and the ref steps in to end the fight! Michigan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Michigan!
During a confident post fight interview, Bob Michigan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OPG 8
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Tanaka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD#
Borgia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia controlling from the top position.
Borgia is pushing down on Tanaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tanaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well.
#SUB#
Borgia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Borgia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Borgia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Borgia uses his free foot to push down on Tanaka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tanaka.
Borgia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Borgia controlling from the full mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tanaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Borgia has a good base and remains in mount.
Tanaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borgia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tanaka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Borgia working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tanaka can't escape the position.
#T3#
Borgia avoids the attempt from Tanaka to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia raining down hammerfists from mount.
Borgia forces the positional change into back control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Borgia looking for the choke from the back.
Borgia really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tanaka.
Tanaka is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Borgia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4##SUB#
Borgia working for a choke but Tanaka is defending well.
Good control from Borgia.#SUB#
Borgia has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Tanaka is in real trouble here. Borgia gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Tanaka is tapping out! Borgia wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giovanni Borgia! |
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Event:
OPG 6: Cote vs Williams
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Abbott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Borgia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Abbott to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Borgia working for a triangle but Abbott defends it easily.
Abbott content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Borgia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abbott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abbott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Abbott won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Borgia working for a triangle but Abbott defends it easily.
Abbott wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Abbott being controlled here momentarily.
Borgia is trying to keep Abbott in close.
Abbott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borgia works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Borgia wants to sweep here but Abbott controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Borgia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abbott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Borgia is tightening it up a little... Abbott has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Abbott reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Abbott taps out! Nice BJJ there by Borgia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giovanni Borgia! |
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