PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daley Bornstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bornstein might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Men at Work - Land Down Under. Guzman has chosen Here to Stay by Korn as his entrance music. Daley Bornstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bornstein
vs
Guzman

190 cm
23
268 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

192 cm
24
270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Poweful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

NATURAL BEAST
Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Bornstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bornstein stuffs the takedown.
Bornstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bornstein throws a nice looking combination but Guzman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guzman closes the distance and clinches up with Bornstein, looking for a takedown. Guzman pushes Bornstein against the cage but Bornstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bornstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bornstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guzman was well out of range. Poor timing from Bornstein.
Bornstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guzman shoots in and drives through. Bornstein sprawls well.
Daley Bornstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Guzman.
Guzman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bornstein tries to clinch up but Guzman circles away and keeps his distance.
Guzman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bornstein tries to avoid it but Guzman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bornstein to the ground. Bornstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bornstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guzman circles away quickly and effectively.
Bornstein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bornstein drops Guzman with a left and a right! Oh, Guzman is hurt - Bornstein dives into side control looking to finish!

It looks like Christian Guzman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guzman struggling a bit here.
Guzman is trying to escape the position but Bornstein is controlling the position.
Bornstein working away.
Guzman tries to buck Bornstein off but Bornstein is having none of it.
Guzman is trying to escape the position but Bornstein is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guzman struggling a bit here.
Bornstein creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Guzman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bornstein tries to clinch there but Guzman circles away.
Bornstein misses the jab.
Bornstein throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guzman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bornstein pinned against the cage. Bornstein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bornstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bornstein tries to bum rush Guzman with a series of wild strikes but Guzman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guzman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bornstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daley Bornstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guzman.
Nice sprawl there from Bornstein as Guzman shoots in.

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.
Bornstein stuffs the takedown.
Bornstein has a takedown stuffed.

Guzman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bornstein trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bornstein gets back to full guard.
Guzman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bornstein's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daley Bornstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Guzman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The crowd cheers as Bornstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guzman doesn't seem phased though.
Bornstein throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bornstein misses with the combination.
Bornstein misses with a double jab.
Bornstein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guzman's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guzman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bornstein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guzman. Guzman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guzman slips a jab and a cross from Bornstein.
Bornstein throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from Bornstein sends Guzman down but not out. Bornstein dives into side control looking to finish.

Guzman is rocked!
Bornstein fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Guzman wants to control but Bornstein postures up.
Guzman is trying to improve his position.
Guzman is trying to control Bornstein's posture but Bornstein avoids it.
Guzman is looking for a sweep.
Bornstein tries to score with some ground and pound. Guzman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bornstein wants to control but Guzman is keeping him busy.
Bornstein is really struggling to control Guzman but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bornstein closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman avoids the body shot from Bornstein.
Guzman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bornstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guzman slips under a jab from Bornstein.
Guzman slips a jab and a cross from Bornstein.
Bornstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Guzman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daley Bornstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Bornstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guzman takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein throws a right and a left that Guzman avoids nicely.
Bornstein throws a body punch but Guzman moves out of range.
Guzman dodges the punch combination from Bornstein.
Guzman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bornstein.
Bornstein looks to land a combination but Guzman avoids it well.
Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bornstein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bornstein connects with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bornstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daley Bornstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Guzman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bornstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Bornstein throws a series of punches but Guzman avoids them all with ease.
Bornstein throws a series of punches but Guzman avoids them all with ease.
Guzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bornstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daley Bornstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Guzman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bornstein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guzman is breathing heavily.
Guzman misses with a takedown attempt
and Bornstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daley Bornstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Guzman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bornstein misses with a hook. Guzman ducked under it nicely.
Bornstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guzman circles away quickly and effectively.
Bornstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Guzman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Guzman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bornstein tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bornstein tries to roll over but Guzman keeps him under control.
Bornstein wants to control but Guzman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bornstein is not content to let Guzman control the position.
Guzman is pressing down on Bornstein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bornstein is holding on for now.
Bornstein tries to get to full guard but Guzman has control of the leg.
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.
Guzman is pressing down on Bornstein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bornstein is holding on for now.
Guzman trying to control from Bornstein's half guard. Bornstein has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Bornstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Guzman trying to control the position.
Bornstein thows a big elbow that misses.
Bornstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Guzman keeping full guard, as Bornstein tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein preventing the sweep.
Guzman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guzman looking to control.
Guzman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bornstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bornstein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Guzman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bornstein throws out a loose jab but Guzman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bornstein, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bornstein lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Guzman sprawling to the canvas. Bornstein follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Guzman hang on?
Guzman is still in real trouble! Can Bornstein finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman manages to get to full guard.
Bornstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Guzman seems to have recovered his senses.
Bornstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guzman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christian Guzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guzman striking off his back but it's not causing Bornstein any problems.
Bornstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guzman can do to turn this around?
Bornstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guzman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bornstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Daley Bornstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four 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.
Guzman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guzman keeping moving, preventing Bornstein from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bornstein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guzman in his tracks.
Guzman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guzman shoots in but Bornstein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bornstein fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daley Bornstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bornstein, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daley Bornstein!