PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Olongo (ranked 7435 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Bork (ranked 3484 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Olongo
vs
Bork

189 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
147 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenneth Olongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sid Bork!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bork digs a good body shot into Olongo's ribs.

Olongo has managed to clinch.
Bork lands a body punch.
Bork stalling in the clinch.
Bork working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Olongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olongo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olongo can't find room to land a body shot as Bork controls the action.
Bork slowing the pace effectively.
Bork is stalling here.
Olongo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bork content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bork goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bork scores with a shot to the side of Olongo's head.
Bork misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bork tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olongo's elbow.
Olongo is pushing Bork up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bork just leaning against Olongo, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bork tries a body shot but Olongo blocks it.
Bork misses with a body punch.
Olongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bork avoids it.
Bork blocks an uppercut.
Olongo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bork's face.

It looks like Sid Bork has been cut.
Nice body punch from Bork - that landed with a thud.
Olongo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olongo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bork stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bork.
Bork stalling the fight.
Olongo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bork.
Olongo can't find room to land a body shot as Bork controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Bork.
Bork lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olongo backwards.
Olongo misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bork has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Olongo after a bit of a struggle.
Olongo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A right hand to the body from Bork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olongo misses with the head strike.
Bork slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Bork.
Olongo is breathing heavily.
Bork works on Olongo's body with a couple of short punches.
Bork is struggling to control the position.
Bork lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bork throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bork stalling against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bork.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bork tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olongo's elbow.
Bork holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sid Bork.
Olongo throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olongo moves into range and clinches up with Bork.
Bork scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bork throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Olongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olongo is trying to maintain a safe position but Bork gets an underhook and turns Olongo into the cage.
Bork lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olongo.
Bork wants a takedown.
Olongo stalling against the cage.
Bork being controlled against the cage.
Bork softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Olongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Olongo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bork cracks Olongo with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bork lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olongo backwards.
We've been informed that Bork has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bork stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bork lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bork is stalling here.
Good body shot from Bork.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olongo.
Bork digs a right hand underneath Olongo's ribcage. Olongo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bork stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bork.
Bork pushes Olongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bork taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bork lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olongo or not.
A body shot lands from Bork.
A right hand to the body from Bork.
Bork effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Bork dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sid Bork's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bork throws a shot to the body.
Bork ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bork blocks a head kick by Olongo.
Bork throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olongo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Bork moves into the clinch.
Bork blocks an uppercut.
Bork blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bork has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bork doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Bork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bork stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bork lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olongo or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bork pushes Olongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bork.
Bork lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bork works on Olongo's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bork is working Olongo over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bork.
Bork lands a body shot.
Bork lands with a left to the head.
Bork holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Olongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bork.
Bork cracks Olongo with a nice body shot.
A short left from Bork.
Bork lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bork lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bork.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bork slows down the pace here.
Bork receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Bork.
Olongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Olongo stalling in the clinch but Bork improves position.
Olongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olongo letting Bork take a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bork pushes Olongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bork's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bork digs a right hand into Olongo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olongo's gas tank.
Bork cracks Olongo with a nice body shot.
Bork is leaning against Olongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Bork.
A body shot lands from Bork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bork tries to score a body lock takedown but Olongo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bork lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bork.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Olongo letting Bork take a breather here.
Bork continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bork scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Bork.
Bork throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bork lands a nice shot to the body.
Bork working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Bork.
Bork lands a body punch.
Bork is leaning against Olongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bork will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Olongo up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olongo is trying to maintain a safe position but Bork gets an underhook and turns Olongo into the cage.
Bork works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bork stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bork works on Olongo's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bork pushes Olongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bork.
Bork lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Olongo being controlled against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bork.
Bork stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bork blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Bork showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sid Bork's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bork moves into the clinch.
Olongo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Bork.
Good body shot from Bork.
Bork taking a breather.
Bork pushes Olongo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bork works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bork is working Olongo over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bork.
Bork scores with a hook to the body.
Bork pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bork digs a right hand underneath Olongo's ribcage. Olongo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Olongo takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Bork.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bork leaning against his opponent.
Bork works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bork manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Olongo trying to stall but Bork improves his position.
Olongo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bork.
Bork cracks Olongo with a nice body shot.
Olongo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bork.
Bork working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Bork.
Kenneth Olongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bork can't get the takedown.
Bork works on Olongo's body with a couple of short punches.
Bork avoiding damage.
Bork stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bork presses Olongo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bork lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bork.
Bork lands a body punch.
Bork is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Bork.
Bork lands a body punch.
Bork presses Olongo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Bork pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Bork.
Bork stalling against the cage.
Olongo taking a breather.
Bork digs a right hand into Olongo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olongo's gas tank.
Bork lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bork content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bork stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bork changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Olongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenneth Olongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Bork.
Olongo takes one to the chin there.
Kenneth Olongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olongo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olongo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bork jabs at Olongo's body.

Olongo clinches with his opponent.
Bork scores with a hook to the body.
Olongo tries a knee to the head but Bork blocks it.
Olongo is trying to stall.
Bork cracks Olongo with a nice body shot.
Sid Bork is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bork is working Olongo over against the cage.
Bork is pushing Olongo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bork dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olongo has a couple of punches blocked by Bork.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Bork comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bork 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 David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Bork!