PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Smith (ranked 2609 p4p, 3543 weight class) and Volodimir Borrisinov (ranked 163 p4p, 196 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Earth, Wind & Fire- Let's Groove. Dylan Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Smith
vs
Borrisinov

155 cm
27
138
7 - 4 - 0

181 cm
20
145
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Volodimir Borrisinov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borrisinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Borrisinov.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borrisinov.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Borrisinov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Borrisinov.
A swing and a miss from Borrisinov.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Borrisinov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borrisinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Borrisinov's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Borrisinov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Borrisinov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borrisinov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Borrisinov misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Borrisinov saw that one coming.
Borrisinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borrisinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Borrisinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to bum rush Borrisinov with a series of wild strikes but Borrisinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Borrisinov misses with a hook.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borrisinov.

Borrisinov feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Borrisinov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but Borrisinov isn't so interested in that idea.
Borrisinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Borrisinov from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to stand but Borrisinov is controlling the position.
Borrisinov trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov landing with the ground and pound.
Borrisinov lands a couple of digs.
Borrisinov throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Smith is looking to stand up but Borrisinov won't let him.
Borrisinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith wants to stand but Borrisinov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Borrisinov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borrisinov.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Borrisinov counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borrisinov wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Borrisinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Borrisinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borrisinov pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Borrisinov winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Borrisinov is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dylan Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Borrisinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borrisinov misses with an uppercut.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range.
Borrisinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dylan Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borrisinov manages to avoid it.
Borrisinov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Borrisinov looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Borrisinov cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Borrisinov misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borrisinov thinking.
Smith throws a body punch but Borrisinov moves out of range.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borrisinov manages to avoid it.
Borrisinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borrisinov.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith throws a leg kick

and Borrisinov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borrisinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borrisinov on the ground.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Borrisinov is having none of it.
Borrisinov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Borrisinov is having none of it.
Borrisinov throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Borrisinov distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borrisinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borrisinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borrisinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Borrisinov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borrisinov lands a couple of digs.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Borrisinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Borrisinov distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borrisinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith is wriggling around but Borrisinov manages to pass to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Borrisinov connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Borrisinov thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov working Smith over with strikes.
Borrisinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borrisinov.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Borrisinov is controlling him well.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Borrisinov.
Borrisinov lands with a punch from half guard.
Borrisinov prevents Smith from standing back up.
Borrisinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borrisinov.

Borrisinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Borrisinov is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Borrisinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borrisinov drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borrisinov drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries to kick Borrisinov off but Borrisinov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borrisinov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodimir Borrisinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Smith misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Borrisinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Borrisinov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Borrisinov avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith swings for the body but Borrisinov moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a combination that misses

and Borrisinov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith tries to escape but Borrisinov is in control.
Borrisinov wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borrisinov connects with a decent elbow.
Borrisinov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Smith bucks up and tries to throw Borrisinov off but instead Borrisinov has got his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is covering up but some of the strikes from Borrisinov are getting through and doing damage.
Smith is trying to stand back up.
Borrisinov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov is in full control for now.
Borrisinov wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is covering up but some of the strikes from Borrisinov are getting through and doing damage.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Borrisinov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Smith. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
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.
Borrisinov is working the ground and pound. Can Smith escape?
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov is in full control for now.
Borrisinov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Borrisinov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Borrisinov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Smith up.
Borrisinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borrisinov tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Borrisinov lands strikes to the head.
Borrisinov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Borrisinov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

Borrisinov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Borrisinov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Smith to escape the position.
Borrisinov lands a shot to the head.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov punches Smith on the ear.
Borrisinov punches Smith on the ear.

Smith is rocked!
Smith is keeping busy.
Borrisinov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Smith. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Borrisinov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Smith to escape the position.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borrisinov is punishing Smith with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Smith right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Volodimir Borrisinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Borrisinov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodimir Borrisinov!
Volodimir Borrisinov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.