PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Stram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guigui Borgne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guigui Borgne has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Taylor Stram's chin.

Stram
vs
Borgne

185 cm
24
168 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

169 cm
35
160 lbs
12 - 30 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Good knees
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Stram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 30 - 1, fighting out of New York, Guigui Borgne!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stram closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borgne circles away.
Borgne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stram avoids it really well and circles away.
Borgne shoots in for a double leg but Stram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Borgne. No joy for Stram on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stram tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borgne swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Stram. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Borgne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stram to the ground. Borgne is now in Stram's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Stram had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgne defends it easily.
Borgne wants to stand but Stram has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stram is trying to control the position but Borgne postures up.

Stram working for a triangle but Borgne defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgne wanted to stand there but Stram had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stram is trying to keep Borgne in close.

Stram is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borgne defends well.
Stram doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Borgne stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Borgne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Borgne shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stram trying to hold on to Borgne's head to control him but Borgne postures up.
Borgne wants to stand up but Stram has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Borgne decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Borgne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Borgne decides to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Borgne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stram dives in and grabs Borgne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Borgne pushes down on Stram's head and hops out.
Borgne stuffs the takedown.
Borgne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stram.
Horrible takedown by Borgne or perhaps it was just good defense by Stram which made him look bad.
Stram shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borgne defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stram stuffs the takedown.
Stram doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Borgne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Borgne wants to stand up but Stram has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Stram looking for submissions off his back.

Borgne escapes and gets back to his feet.
Stram fails to land the takedown.

Stram looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stram is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Borgne manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stram shoots in looking for a takedown but Borgne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stram's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stram tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borgne swivels and escapes.

Stram gets a takedown into half guard.
Stram is breathing heavily.
Borgne is trying to stand back up but Stram is controlling him
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stram wants to free his trapped foot but Borgne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Borgne is trying to stand back up but Stram is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guigui Borgne dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stram shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stram was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Borgne is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Stram is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Borgne has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Borgne!

Stram looking for a guillotine here but Borgne defends easily.

Stram is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgne is aware though and is defending well.
Borgne wanted to stand there but Stram had control of the position.

Borgne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stram, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stram gets caught napping as Borgne dives in and scores a takedown. Stram manages to retain guard.
Stram controls Borgne momentarily but Borgne frees himself.

Stram escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stram working a defensive guard here.
Stram striking off his back but it's not causing Borgne any problems.
Borgne wants to get up but he can't break Stram's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgne is one step ahead there.

Borgne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne tries to stand but Stram is controlling from the bottom.

Borgne gets to his feet. Stram looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stram leaves Borgne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgne shoots in looking for a takedown but Stram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borgne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor Stram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stram fails with the takedown.

Borgne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Borgne lands in his opponent's guard.

Stram looking for a guillotine here but Borgne defends easily.
Stram looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Borgne decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Borgne misses with a takedown attempt - Stram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor Stram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guigui Borgne.

Borgne closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stram quickly recovers to half guard.
Stram makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stram.

Stram is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgne is aware though and is defending well.
Borgne tries to stand but Stram is controlling from the bottom.
Stram looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Borgne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stram has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgne has managed to get both his arms back between Stram's legs - danger averted.

Stram working for a triangle but Borgne defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgne wants to stand but Stram is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Borgne stands up and waves to Stram to follow him.
Borgne fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Guigui Borgne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Borgne manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stram on his heels. He'll look to pass Stram's guard now, I'm sure.

Borgne stands up from Stram's guard - Borgne perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stram shoots for a double leg takedown but Borgne sprawls well. He's pushed Stram's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Borgne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Borgne stands up from Stram's guard - Borgne perhaps looking for a knockout.

Stram closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stram lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stram is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Borgne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Borgne has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Borgne gets to his feet. Stram looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Stram with that takedown attempt.

Borgne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stram sprawls well initially but Borgne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Borgne decides to return to a standing position.
Borgne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor Stram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borgne.

Stram gets a double leg takedown into Borgne's guard.
Borgne wants to stand and escape but Stram is having none of it.
Stram slips nicely 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!

Stram is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borgne has managed to free his arm - good work.

Stram is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stram is trying to work for a kimura but Borgne is defending well.

Borgne makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Borgne looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stram!
Borgne tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Stram wants to hold on but Borgne pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stram gets back to half guard.
Stram moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Stram working for a triangle but Borgne defends it easily.
Stram wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgne postures up.
Borgne wants to stand but Stram has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Guigui Borgne has got the better of the ground game so far.

Stram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Borgne stands up and waves to Stram to follow him.
Stram shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borgne as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Stram. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Borgne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Stram is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Borgne stands up and beckons Stram to his feet.

Stram feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borgne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stram is controlling him.
Taylor Stram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guigui Borgne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guigui Borgne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borgne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guigui Borgne!