PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Clayborne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cekada
vs
Clayborne

178 cm
18
163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Cekada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Clayborne!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayborne keeps the fight on the outside.
Clayborne throws a head kick that misses.
Clayborne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Clayborne has Cekada up against the cage in a clinch.
Clayborne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Clayborne breaks from the clinch.
Cekada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clayborne doesn't manage to clinch there - Cekada circles away.

Clayborne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Clayborne.
Clayborne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cekada lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Cekada manages to pull guard.
Cekada wants to improve his position but instead Clayborne has moved into half guard.
Cekada trying to control but Clayborne postures up.
Clayborne tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cekada is looking to get to half guard.
Cekada is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cekada is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cekada manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cekada punching from the bottom.
Cekada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cekada wants to sweep here but Clayborne controlling him for the moment.
Clayborne is looking to stand up but Cekada won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clayborne throws a big right hand that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clayborne loads up on a big right hand but Cekada slips the punch.
Cekada checks a leg kick.

Clayborne has Cekada up against the cage in a clinch.
Clayborne is trying to break the clinch but Cekada has him pressed against the cage.
Cekada stalling the fight.
Clayborne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cekada keeps control of Clayborne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cekada has Clayborne pressed against the cage.
Clayborne prevents a body shot from Cekada.
Cekada blocks an uppercut.
Cekada wants to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

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.
Cekada keeps control of Clayborne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clayborne working aggressively here.
Cekada blocks the elbow strike.
Cekada tries to score a body lock takedown but Clayborne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Cekada.

Clayborne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cekada closes the distance but Clayborne moves to the side
and Clayborne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cekada ducks right into an uppercut from Clayborne.
Cekada tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clayborne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clayborne misses with the combination.
Clayborne lands with a hook. Cekada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cekada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clayborne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Clayborne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cekada dodges the punch combination from Clayborne.
Clayborne misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Clayborne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Clayborne lands the left hand.
Clayborne misses with a wild body shot.
Cekada closes the distance but Clayborne moves to the side
and Clayborne counters with a left to the body.
Clayborne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Clayborne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clayborne misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cekada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clayborne.
Clayborne connects with a single shot there.
Clayborne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clayborne tries a head kick but it misses.
Clayborne doesn't manage to clinch there - Cekada circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayborne looks to land a combination. Cekada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Clayborne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cekada has time to react.
Clayborne misses with a head kick.
Clayborne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cekada moves away from the strike by Clayborne.
Clayborne connects with a looping right hand.
Clayborne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clayborne circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clayborne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clayborne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cekada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phil Clayborne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cekada is looking to clinch but Clayborne is avoiding it.

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.
Cekada fails to land the takedown.
Cekada tries to clinch but Clayborne moves away
and Clayborne counters with an outside leg kick.
Boris Cekada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clayborne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cekada's hands.

Clayborne pushes Cekada up against the cage in a clinch.
Cekada prevents Clayborne from breaking the clinch.
Clayborne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Clayborne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cekada shoots in and drives through. Clayborne sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Cekada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cekada tries to clinch up
and Clayborne counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Clayborne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cekada.
Phil Clayborne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Clayborne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clayborne throws a right and a left that Cekada avoids nicely.
Cekada takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Clayborne there.
Clayborne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cekada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cekada tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clayborne counters with a right hand to the body.
Cekada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cekada wants to clinch.
Clayborne lands a nice hook to Cekada's body. Cekada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cekada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cekada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Clayborne darts in and clinches Cekada up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayborne is trying to break free.
Cekada keeps control of Clayborne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cekada keeps control of Clayborne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clayborne trying to land knees to the body.
Clayborne is breathing heavily.
Clayborne is trying to break the clinch but Cekada has him pressed against the cage.
Clayborne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cekada has him pressed against the cage.

Cekada jumps guard and drags Clayborne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cekada is on top in guard.
Cekada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clayborne keeping full guard, as Cekada tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Clayborne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cekada wants to clinch up but Clayborne keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clayborne, right into the meat.
Clayborne throws a good cross that connects.
Cekada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clayborne is fending him off so far but Cekada persists. Nope, Clayborne circles away and we're back to standing.
Cekada slips a jab and a cross from Clayborne.

Clayborne moves into range and clinches up with Cekada.
Clayborne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clayborne lands a nice elbow.
Cekada is looking to control Clayborne's arms but Clayborne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cekada has his back to the cage.

Clayborne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayborne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cekada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clayborne.
Cekada tries to clinch up
and Cekada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clayborne has managed to clinch.
Clayborne has had enough of the clinch but Cekada keeps him there for the moment.
Cekada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clayborne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cekada prevents Clayborne from breaking the clinch.
Cekada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Cekada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cekada keeps control of Clayborne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cekada wants a takedown.
Clayborne wants to get back to striking at distance but Cekada won't allow it.

Clayborne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clayborne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clayborne throws a solid leg kick but Cekada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clayborne.
Cekada tries to clinch but Clayborne moves out of range.
Clayborne clinches but Cekada breaks the clinch

and Cekada counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Clayborne is rocked!
Clayborne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cekada is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Clayborne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clayborne is refusing to be controlled, as Cekada sits in half guard.
Cekada controlling the action here.
Cekada wants to control but Clayborne is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada passes to side control.
Cekada is looking to take a break and control but Clayborne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cekada is looking to take a break and control but Clayborne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Cekada crashes against the mat.

Cekada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clayborne pushes Cekada away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cekada gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Cekada clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Clayborne tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Cekada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clayborne's guard.
Cekada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clayborne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cekada is controlling him.
Cekada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clayborne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cekada trying to control but Clayborne is working from the bottom.
Clayborne is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Boris Cekada just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cekada tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clayborne counters with a one-two to the body.
Clayborne keeps the fight on the outside.
Clayborne misses with a two punch combination.

Cekada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clayborne is looking to break free of the clinch but Cekada has double underhooks.
Clayborne can't break the clinch.

Clayborne manages to break the clinch.
Cekada closes the distance but Clayborne moves to the side
and Clayborne counters with a three punch combo that has Cekada backing up. Cekada nods at Clayborne to acknowledge the strikes.
Cekada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clayborne paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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.
Cekada tries to clinch
enabling Clayborne to counter with a crisp jab.
Clayborne throws a left and a right that both miss

and Cekada holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cekada prevents Clayborne from breaking the clinch.
Cekada stalling the fight.
Clayborne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cekada wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Boris Cekada.
Cekada tries to clinch up.
Clayborne works the jab nicely.
Clayborne tries to clinch up but Cekada circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clayborne counters with a nice uppercut.
Cekada wants to clinch
and Clayborne counters with a one-two to the body.
Cekada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - Clayborne coming out on top.
Cekada tries to clinch

and Clayborne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Clayborne breaks the clinch.

Cekada shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cekada showed some decent athleticism there.
Cekada trying to control the action but Clayborne is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cekada trying to control the pace.
Cekada working Clayborne over with strikes.

Cekada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clayborne is just riding it out for now. Cekada eventually gives up the hold.
Cekada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Cekada had his way with Phil Clayborne in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Clayborne circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clayborne counters with a stiff right hand.
Clayborne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cekada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clayborne lands an overhand right.
Clayborne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Clayborne closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayborne is looking to break free of the clinch but Cekada has double underhooks.
Clayborne lands a nice elbow.
Cekada cracks Clayborne with a nice body shot.
Clayborne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clayborne is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Cekada manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cekada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada is trying to keep Clayborne in close.
Cekada manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cekada controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cekada looking to ground and pound but Clayborne is blocking nicely.

Cekada working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Cekada looking to isolate an arm here. Clayborne doesn't see it coming and as Cekada extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Cekada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Cekada!
Boris Cekada retains his lightweight title!