PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Latka Gravas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". Latka Gravas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gravas
vs
Borisov

185 cm
24
195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
195 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Latka Gravas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravas connects with a high kick.
Gravas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Borisov misses with a takedown attempt - Gravas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Borisov dodges the punch combination from Gravas.
A slow jab from Borisov misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borisov. Gravas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borisov lands with an uppercut that bounces Gravas off the cage and back into rage.
Borisov misses with a wild body shot.
Borisov lands a nice looking body shot.
Borisov slips a jab and a cross from Gravas.
Borisov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Borisov misses the target.

Gravas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Borisov is pressing down on Gravas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gravas tries to free his leg and advance position but Borisov is retaining full guard.
Gravas preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borisov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Gravas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Borisov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Borisov has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borisov thows a big elbow that misses.
Borisov thows a big elbow that misses.
Gravas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borisov.
Borisov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gravas has wrist control.
Borisov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borisov throwing strikes from guard but Gravas blocks nicely.
Borisov won't allow Gravas to sweep him here.
Gravas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borisov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Borisov throws a one two combo.
Gravas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borisov moves away.

Gravas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gravas stands and throws Borisov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Borisov is looking to regain half guard here but Gravas keeps moving and retains side control.
Borisov is trying to get back to his feet.
Gravas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Borisov is looking to reverse the position.

Gravas is trying to get an arm triangle but Borisov is defending well.
Gravas working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gravas has hold of Borisov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Borisov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gravas cranks the arm and Borisov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Borisov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Latka Gravas!
Latka Gravas retains his middleweight title!