PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badig Onil (ranked 2879 p4p, 4513 weight class) and Borscht Balgav (ranked 143 p4p, 184 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Onil
vs
Balgav

207 cm
22
298
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Badig Onil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Borscht Balgav!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Onil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Onil moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBalgav.
Onil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balgav swats away the attempt to clinch by Onil.
Balgav is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balgav doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Onil moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onil wants to take the fight to the mat but Balgav manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balgav working hard to break the clinch.
Onil has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Balgav avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Balgav tries to score a body lock takedown but Onil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Onil has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Balgav avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Badig Onil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balgav is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Onil is defending well.
Onil keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balgav's efforts to push away.
Onil is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Balgav gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two 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.
Balgav gets underhooks to prevent Onil's takedown attempt.
Balgav wants a takedown.
Balgav is trying to break the clinch but Onil has him pressed against the cage.
Balgav lands a body punch.
Balgav is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Onil tries to score a body lock takedown but Balgav shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Balgav changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Onil fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Onil clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balgav is trying to break the clinch but Onil has him pressed against the cage.
Balgav has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Onil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Balgav is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Balgav controlling the action here for a moment.
Onil pushes Balgav back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Balgav wants to take the fight to the mat but Onil manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balgav tries to circle away but Onil has him pinned against the cage.
Onil is working for takedown but Balgav is calmly controlling the position for now.
Balgav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balgav can't get the takedown.
Onil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balgav has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Onil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Balgav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Onil misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Balgav counters with a one-two to the body.
Onil wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Onil has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Onil.
Onil tries for a takedown but Balgav manages to get underhooks.
Balgav is trying to break the clinch but Onil is controlling him.
Onil wants to take the fight to the mat but Balgav manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balgav looking for a takedown.
Onil keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balgav's efforts to push away.
Balgav goes for a takedown in the clinch but Onil prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balgav is trying to drag Onil to the mat but Onil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Badig Onil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borscht Balgav.
Onil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Balgav is trying to maintain a safe position but Onil gets an underhook and turns Balgav into the cage.
Balgav tries to break the clinch but Onil is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Badig Onil has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balgav has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Onil after a bit of a struggle.
Balgav is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Balgav wants to get back to striking at distance but Onil won't allow it.
Balgav misses with a knee to the head.
Balgav misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Onil.
Balgav is looking to take this one to the mat.
Balgav tries to score a body lock takedown but Onil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Balgav wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Onil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balgav looking for a takedown.
Balgav is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Balgav is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Balgav is trying to break the clinch but Onil is controlling him.
Balgav leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balgav is looking to take this one to the mat.
Onil has Balgav pressed against the cage, preventing Balgav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badig Onil dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Onil closes the distance but Balgav moves to the side
and Balgav counters with a two punch combo.
Onil throws a looping overhand right but Balgav ducks down to avoid it.
Onil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onil misses with an uppercut
and Balgav counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Onil closes the distance but Balgav moves to the side
and Balgav counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onil misses with a looping right.
Badig Onil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Onil has managed to clinch.
Onil has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Balgav avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Onil stops a takedown attempt from Balgav.
Balgav wants to stall.
Onil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balgav is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two 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.
Balgav working hard to break the clinch.

Onil manages to break the clinch.
Onil throws a right hand that misses
and Balgav counters with a left and a right that stings Onil.

Onil darts in and clinches Balgav up against the cage.
Balgav changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Onil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Onil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Balgav counters with a left and a right that stings Onil.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onil misses with a hook
and Balgav counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Onil rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balgav counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Onil tries to clinch
and Balgav counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onil tries to clinch there but Balgav circles away.
Balgav takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Onil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Balgav counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borscht Balgav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Onil 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badig Onil!