PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evgen Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Borowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borowski has chosen AC/DC - Shoot to Thrill as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Konstantinov
vs
Borowski

185 cm
24
175 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

183 cm
22
186 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evgen Konstantinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Konrad Borowski!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Borowski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Borowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Konstantinov, who protects the arm well.
Borowski controls the position.
Let's hope that Borowski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Konstantinov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Borowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Konstantinov, who protects the arm well.
Konstantinov trying to remain calm as Borowski controls from the top position.

Borowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Konstantinov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Borowski is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Konstantinov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borowski trying to control the position but Konstantinov is working away.

Borowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Konstantinov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov being controlled for a moment.
Konstantinov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borowski on the ground.
Borowski wants to control but Konstantinov is keeping him busy.

That's four 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 ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Konrad Borowski.
Konstantinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Borowski circles away.

Borowski lands a head kick that stumbles Konstantinov and the fighters go to the mat.
Borowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Konrad Borowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Konstantinov wants to clinch but Borowski slips to the side
and Borowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Konstantinov is rocked!

Evgen Konstantinov's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Borowski shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Borowski slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Borowski lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Konrad Borowski!