PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Borowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and celine damp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). celine damp told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Borowski
vs
damp

183 cm
20
186 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
27
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Hades ®
Hades ®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Konrad Borowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, celine damp!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borowski avoids the head kick by damp.
damp looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
damp closes the distance and clinches up with Borowski, looking for a takedown. damp pushes Borowski against the cage but Borowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
damp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Borowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Borowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Borowski with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
damp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Borowski.
Borowski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Borowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by damp, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
damp struggling a bit here.
Borowski controlling from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Konrad Borowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Borowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Borowski lands a really nice looking cross but damp seems unphased.
Donk. Borowski catches damp right on the button with a cross.
Borowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Borowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
damp ducks right into an uppercut from Borowski.
damp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
damp misses with a takedown
and Borowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped damp in his tracks.
Borowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Borowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck damp on the side of the head.
Borowski scores with a one two! damp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Nice combo by Borowski! Oh, that's hurt him - damp falls to the canvas and Borowski follows him into side control.

damp is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Borowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Borowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borowski tries to score with some ground and pound. damp controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Borowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
damp drops his hands momentarily and Borowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Borowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Borowski lands a head shot.
Borowski clobbers damp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
celine damp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Borowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borowski lands with a right hand.
damp is still on wobbly legs! Can Borowski finish him?

Borowski moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! damp goes down! Can Borowski finish him!?
Borowski stands and throws damp's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
damp seems to have recovered his senses.
damp is breathing heavily.

Borowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borowski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but damp is avoiding damage well.

Borowski is trying to get an arm triangle but damp is defending well.

Borowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Borowski controlling from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Borowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. damp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Borowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Borowski happy to just control the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
damp is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konrad Borowski dominated that second round.
That's time! Borowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Borowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
damp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Borowski stalks damp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into damp's face. damp staggers backwards, shaken.
Borowski cracks damp with an open hand slap.
Borowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Borowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That kick from Borowski tenderised damp's leg. damp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Borowski scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borowski lands with a hook. damp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
celine damp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
damp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Borowski.

damp tries to sprawl but Borowski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Borowski trying to mount his opponent but damp defends it.
Borowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that damp can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Borowski wants to free his trapped foot but damp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Borowski is controlling the pace.

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.
Borowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for damp!
Borowski controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borowski wants to take damp's back here but damp is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Borowski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. damp can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Borowski throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Konrad Borowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borowski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Borowski controlling from mount.

Borowski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but damp is surviving well by controlling Borowski's body position as best he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Borowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Borowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Borowski!