PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 582 p4p, 57 weight class) and Alexander Borgia (ranked 86 p4p, 8 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Masvidal
vs
Borgia

188 cm
32
185
22 - 24 - 1

184 cm
27
196
17 - 12 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal defending well as Borgia loads up on a big left hand.
Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borgia misses with a hook
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borgia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borgia.
A head kick misses from Masvidal.
Masvidal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masvidal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia misses with a looping left.
Borgia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masvidal at a distance.
Borgia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borgia throws a lazy right hand but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.
Borgia punishes Masvidal's body with a nice straight punch.

Masvidal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Masvidal has wrist control.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Masvidal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Masvidal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Borgia.
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
Borgia slips under a jab.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by Borgia.
Borgia misses with a body punch
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borgia thuds his right hand into Masvidal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgia cracks Masvidal with an open hand slap.
Borgia throws an overhand right that lands on Masvidal's shoulder, as Masvidal tries to avoid the shot.

Masvidal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Borgia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Borgia chips away with some ground and pound.
Borgia pushes down on Masvidal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgia.

Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Masvidal defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia wants to free his trapped foot but Masvidal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Masvidal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borgia scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Borgia is looking for submissions but instead, Masvidal has regained full guard.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masvidal wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Borgia blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Borgia moves out of range easily.
Borgia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borgia slips under a jab from Masvidal.
A combination from Borgia does no damage.
Borgia lands a right hook to the body.
Borgia lands a jab to the nose.
Borgia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.

Borgia gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Borgia not doing much here.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Masvidal moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia advances position into side control!
Borgia throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Borgia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masvidal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Masvidal is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.

Borgia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Masvidal wants to control but Borgia postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Borgia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Masvidal's legs.
Masvidal is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control.
Borgia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Masvidal some visible discomfort.
My spies in Gym inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Borgia working the ground and pound but Masvidal is defending the strikes.
Borgia is working Masvidal over with some ground and pound from side control.
Masvidal tries to improve position but can't.
Borgia working the strikes but Masvidal uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masvidal's head.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Masvidal's hands, connecting with Masvidal's forehead.
Borgia is pressing down on Masvidal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masvidal is holding on for now.
Borgia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgia is looking to advance position but Masvidal won't allow it.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masvidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borgia working over Masvidal with some ground and pound. Masvidal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borgia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
Masvidal regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Borgia.
Borgia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masvidal's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borgia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masvidal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Borgia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Masvidal has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borgia works over Masvidal with some ground and pound from guard.

Masvidal is rocked!
Borgia is in close to Masvidal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Masvidal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borgia gets to his feet and stands over Masvidal, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Masvidal felt that one! Borgia unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Masvidal from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia! Alexander Borgia retains his middleweight title!
Alexander Borgia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.