PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daley Bornstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bornstein comes to the cage accompanied by Men at Work - Land Down Under. Daley Bornstein had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bornstein
vs
Iverson

190 cm
23
285 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

197 cm
23
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Bornstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bradley Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson misses with a leg kick.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Iverson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bornstein swinging wilding here.
Bornstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daley Bornstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Iverson.
Iverson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bornstein lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Bradley Iverson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bornstein misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bornstein sprawls well. He's pushed Iverson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daley Bornstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bornstein is fending him off so far but Iverson persists. Nope, Bornstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Bornstein loads up on a big right hand but Iverson slips the punch.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown but Bornstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bornstein throws a series of punches but Iverson avoids them all with ease.
Bornstein throws a shot to the body.
Iverson looks gassed!
Bornstein sends Iverson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bornstein is motioning to the referee to let Iverson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bornstein drops Iverson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Iverson looks back up at him and smiles so Bornstein waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bornstein misses with an uppercut. Iverson saw that one coming.
Bornstein misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bornstein.
Iverson looks for a takedown but Bornstein sprawls well.
Bornstein misses with a straight right.
Bornstein misses the shot to the body.
Bornstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iverson moves away.
Bornstein loads up on a big right hand but Iverson slips the punch.
Iverson thuds his right hand into Bornstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Iverson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bornstein sizes up Iverson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson dives in and grabs Bornstein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bornstein pushes down on Iverson's head and hops out.
Iverson slips a straight right by Bornstein.
Iverson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bornstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bornstein as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Bornstein misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bornstein there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bornstein misses with a double jab

so Iverson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bornstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Iverson won't allow Bornstein to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bornstein is keeping the position for now.
Bornstein wants to get back to his feet but Iverson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson trying to control but Bornstein is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daley Bornstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bradley Iverson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Iverson tries for a takedown but Bornstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bornstein throws a combination that misses

and Iverson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bornstein won't be happy with that.
Iverson looking to control but instead Bornstein has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Bornstein has one foot on Iverson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Bornstein.
Bornstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iverson can do to turn this around?
Bornstein throws a body kick that misses.
Iverson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bornstein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iverson.
Daley Bornstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Iverson.
Iverson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bornstein.
Iverson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bornstein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bornstein swinging wilding here.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Iverson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bornstein.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein misses with a double jab

and Iverson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bornstein keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.
Iverson throws a big right hand that misses.
Iverson advances position into side control!
Bornstein dodges the ground and pound from Iverson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Iverson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bornstein has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Iverson but great work by Bornstein.

Bornstein decides to stand back up.
Daley Bornstein is winning the standup battle so far.

Iverson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
Bornstein is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Iverson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iverson trying to control the action but Bornstein is working from the bottom.
Bornstein tries to escape but Iverson is in control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson lands some shots froms side control.
Bornstein regains half guard, as Iverson was trying to land strikes.
Iverson misses with a head shot. Bornstein uses the momentum to regain guard.
Iverson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iverson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bradley Iverson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bradley Iverson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bornstein lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Iverson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iverson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bradley Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bornstein throws out a loose jab but Iverson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bornstein cracks Iverson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bornstein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Iverson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bornstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bornstein misses with a hook.
Iverson shoots in and drives through. Bornstein sprawls well.
Daley Bornstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Iverson.
Iverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornstein's corner calls for a 1-2. Bornstein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iverson defending well as Bornstein loads up on a big left hand.
Bornstein misses with a combination

and Iverson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bornstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Iverson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bornstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Bornstein keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bornstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bornstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Iverson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bornstein's head.
Bornstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Iverson shoots in but Bornstein avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein throws a right hand that Iverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Iverson also avoids with ease.
Bornstein scores with a shot to the body.
Daley Bornstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bornstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iverson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bornstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iverson.
Iverson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bornstein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bornstein misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Bornstein does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iverson.
Iverson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bornstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Bornstein.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bornstein.
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!
Iverson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bornstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bornstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bornstein throws a nice looking combination but Iverson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daley Bornstein clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bradley Iverson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Iverson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bornstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Bornstein throws a series of punches but Iverson avoids them all with ease.
Nice combo by Bornstein! Oh, that's hurt him - Iverson falls to the canvas and Bornstein follows him into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bornstein stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bornstein throws a right hand that Iverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Iverson also avoids with ease.
Iverson lands a slapping body shot.
Iverson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iverson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iverson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bornstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Iverson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornstein throws a right hand that Iverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Iverson also avoids with ease.
Bornstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Iverson, as that shot connected.
Iverson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bornstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daley Bornstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Iverson.

Iverson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bornstein was covering up waiting for the punch and Iverson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Bornstein wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bornstein misses with a double jab

and Iverson counters with a single leg into guard. Bornstein didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iverson prevents Bornstein from getting back to his feet.
Iverson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iverson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bornstein wants to stand up but Iverson is controlling him.
Iverson passes Bornstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is trying to control. Bornstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Iverson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bornstein tries to kick Iverson off but Iverson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bradley Iverson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A shot to the body from Iverson misses
and Bornstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iverson shoots and misses
and Bornstein counters with a two punch combo.
Iverson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice body punch from Bornstein.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bornstein misses with a combination

and Iverson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iverson stops Bornstein from getting back to his feet.
Iverson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bornstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iverson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bornstein is refusing to be controlled, as Iverson sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daley Bornstein had his way with Bradley Iverson in that round.
The cut man is working on Bradley Iverson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bornstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bornstein misses with a hook.
Bornstein's corner calls for a 1-2. Bornstein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iverson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Bornstein gets caught flat footed, as Iverson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Iverson stops Bornstein from standing up.
Iverson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Iverson looking to sit in guard and control but Bornstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bornstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Iverson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bornstein is one step ahead there.
Bornstein is looking to stand up but Iverson won't let him.
Bornstein won't allow Iverson to sweep him here.
Bradley Iverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iverson takes one on the button.
Iverson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bornstein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Iverson shoots and misses
and Bornstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bornstein lands a lovely overhand right.
Bornstein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Iverson misses with a body punch
and Bornstein counters with a series of strikes. Iverson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Iverson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Iverson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bornstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Iverson is rocked!
Bornstein throws a monster overhand right that drops Iverson! Bornstein follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daley Bornstein!
Daley Bornstein is the new super heavyweight champion!