Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC 61: In The Crosshairs
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Shore scores with a hook to the body. Bornay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shore looks to land a right hand but Bornay moved out of range.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bornay slips a jab from Shore.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shore throws a jab but it's blocked by Bornay.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shore defends it well.
Bornay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shore.
Shore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Shore fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Shore working for a triangle but Bornay defends it easily.
Bornay tries to stand but Shore is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bornay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Bornay wants to get up but he can't break Shore's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Shore is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shore throws a jab when Bornay was well out of range.
Shore tries to clinch there but Bornay circles away.
Shore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shore misses the shot to the body.
Shore throws an overhand right that lands on Bornay's shoulder, as Bornay tries to avoid the shot.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Shore avoids it easily.
Shore tries to clinch #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shore has a closed guard, preventing Bornay from standing up. #T2#
Shore is trying to keep Bornay in close.
Bornay wants to stand but Shore is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Bornay stands and steps away. Shore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bornay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bornay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shore.
Shore closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shore swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bornay wants to stand up but Shore is controlling the position. #T3#
Shore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bornay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bornay's back!
Shore trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Shore is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bornay defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Shore patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shore punches the canvas rather than the man.
I really don't envy Bornay right now.
Bornay prevents Shore from getting a body triangle.
Shore throws a series of strikes and Bornay wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Shore looking to control but Bornay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Shore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bornay defending well as Shore loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Shore gets a clinch.
Shore with a knee to the head.
Shore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Shore.
Bornay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bornay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shore throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bornay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Shore wants to stall.
Shore tries to land a knee to the head but Bornay blocks with his arms.
Bornay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan Shore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lafon Bornay.
Bornay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Shore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bornay looking for a takedown.
Shore missing with knees to the body.
Bornay dodges an elbow strike from Shore.
Shore connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Bornay is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lafon Bornay has been cut.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bornay is still on wobbly legs! Can Shore finish him?
Shore is struggling to control the position.
Bornay seems to have recovered his senses.
Shore prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Bornay can't get the takedown.
Shore lands a hook that snaps the head of Bornay backwards.
Shore misses with an elbow over the top.
Shore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bornay blocks an elbow strike from Shore.
Shore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shore tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Bornay wants the takedown. Shore is fighting it off but Bornay persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shore's guard against the cage.
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!
Bornay is looking to stand up but Shore won't let him. #T3#
Shore working a defensive guard but Bornay manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shore is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shore wants to control but Bornay postures up.
Bornay tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Shore struggling a bit here.
Bornay wants to stand but Shore is controlling his arm.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Bornay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shore swings for the body but Bornay moves out of range.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shore misses with a combination #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shore won't be happy with that.
Bornay wants to stand but Shore has his arm trapped.
Shore can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Bornay decides to stand back up.
Shore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bornay was well out of range. Poor timing from Shore.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shore defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Shore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lafon Bornay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Shore tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shore!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Bornay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shore misses with a wild body shot.
Shore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bornay moves away.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shore lands a nice shot to the body.
Bornay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bornay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shore won't be happy with that. #ES#
Shore throws Bornay to one side and escapes!
Jordan Shore is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Shore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bornay moves away.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Shore throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Shore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bornay can do to turn this around?
Bornay tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU2#
Bornay decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shore. Bornay does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Shore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Shore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bornay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bornay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shore defends it well.
Shore misses the shot to the body.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Shore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shore misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Shore fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bornay wants to get up but he can't break Shore's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Bornay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shore's guard.#SUB#
Shore looking for a guillotine here but Bornay defends easily.
Lafon Bornay has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet - Shore follows without any prompting. #T3#
Shore takes a swing at Bornay's ribcage but misses.
Shore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bornay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shore to score with a decent uppercut.
Shore wants to clinch.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shore tries to clinch there but Bornay circles away.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Shore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shore connects with a nice looking jab.
Shore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bornay manages to avoid it.
Shore is looking to wear down Bornay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Shore throws a shot from downtown. Bornay moves away and avoids it.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Shore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shore won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Bornay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shore looks to land a right hand but Bornay moved out of range.
Bornay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bornay was well out of range. Poor timing from Shore.
Shore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bornay.
Good shot there by Shore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shore throws a body shot but no joy.
Shore misses with a combination #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Shore is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Shore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shore, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Shore!

Event: DFC 54: Warpath
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Venturo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amadeus Venturo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bornay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Venturo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Venturo misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Venturo misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Bornay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Venturo throws a big shot that misses.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Venturo throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Bornay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A low kick from Venturo is predictable there #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bornay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU2#
Bornay decides to stand up.
Venturo throws a hook but Bornay blocks it.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Bornay moves away from the strike by Venturo.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Bornay stands and steps away. Venturo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Venturo jabs at Bornay's body.
Venturo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bornay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.#T2#
Venturo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bornay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Venturo throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bornay prevents Venturo from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Bornay stands up and waves to Venturo to follow him.
Venturo misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet. Venturo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bornay staying out of range there.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Venturo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.#T3#
Venturo looks to land a left hand but Bornay moved out of range nicely.
Venturo throws an overhand right that lands on Bornay's shoulder, as Bornay tries to avoid the shot.
Venturo throws a big shot that misses.
Venturo thows a leg kick but Bornay checks it #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Venturo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bornay is on him like a limpet, forcing Venturo back against the cage.
Venturo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bornay.
Bornay keeps control of Venturo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Venturo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Venturo manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Venturo tenderised Bornay's leg. Bornay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Venturo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bornay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Venturo.
Venturo loads up on a big right hand but Bornay slips the punch.
Venturo throws a shot from downtown. Bornay moves away and avoids it.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Amadeus Venturo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bornay walks into a left hand.
Bornay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bornay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venturo.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bornay.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Venturo's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bornay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.
Venturo lands with a good body shot.
Venturo throws a jab when Bornay was well out of range.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Venturo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bornay on the ground.#SU2#
Bornay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Venturo throws a looping overhand right but Bornay ducks down to avoid it.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Venturo throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Venturo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bornay has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU2#
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Venturo throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.#SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Venturo fights it but they end up in guard.
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!#SU2#
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bornay slips under a jab from Venturo.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control. #T2##SU2#
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Venturo throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Venturo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Bornay stands up.
Bornay defending well as Venturo loads up on a big left hand.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Venturo didn't expect that. #SU2#
Bornay stands up from Venturo's guard - Bornay perhaps looking for a knockout.
Venturo throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Amadeus Venturo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Venturo misses.
Venturo thows a leg kick but Bornay checks it #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3##SU2#
Bornay decides to return to a standing position.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.
Bornay stops Venturo from standing up. #SU2#
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Venturo throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Venturo won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Bornay decides to stand back up. Bornay steps back and let's Venturo get back to his feet.
Venturo misses with a looping right.
Bornay avoids the body shot from Venturo.
Venturo misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Bornay stands up and waves to Venturo to follow him.
Venturo scores with a hook.
Venturo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Venturo didn't expect that. #SU2#
Bornay stands up and waves to Venturo to follow him.
Venturo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bornay avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lafon Bornay 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bornay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venturo.
Venturo scores with a nice head shot.
Bornay slips under a jab from Venturo.
A left and a right from Venturo both land. Nice combination.
Amadeus Venturo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bornay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venturo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Venturo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo misses with a body shot.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Venturo defends it well.
Venturo misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Venturo won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venturo thows a leg kick but Bornay checks it #TD2#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.#T1##SU2#
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Venturo misses with an uppercut.
Venturo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Venturo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Venturo swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Bornay stands up out of the half guard.
Venturo misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Venturo! #SU2#
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Venturo throws a body punch but Bornay moves out of range.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bornay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Venturo throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Bornay stands up and beckons Venturo to his feet.
Venturo swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.
Venturo misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Bornay stands up and beckons Venturo to his feet.
Bornay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venturo.
Venturo throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Venturo! #SU2#
Bornay stands up and beckons Venturo to his feet. #T3#
Venturo misses with a straight left.
Venturo misses with a combination #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Bornay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Venturo misses.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Venturo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bornay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.
Venturo misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Bornay postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Venturo to stand up.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Venturo didn't expect that. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.
Venturo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Venturo does no damage.
Venturo misses with an uppercut.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Venturo defends it well.
Venturo lands a lovely overhand right.
Venturo throws a hook to the side of Bornay's head but Bornay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Venturo misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venturo misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lafon Bornay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bornay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lafon Bornay!

Event: DFC 49: Dog Vs Pauwels
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Cowell wants to clinch#TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bornay prevents Cowell from improving his position.
Bornay tries to stand and escape but Cowell is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cowell actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Bornay is going to stand back up.
Bornay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Cowell throws the left hand but Bornay avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Cowell misses its intended target.
Cowell looks to clinch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cowell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bornay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cowell is proving hard to escape from.
Cowell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cowell, not yet.
Cowell has a closed guard, preventing Bornay from standing up. #SUB2#
Cowell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bornay uses it to pass to side control.
Bornay tries to stand but Cowell is controlling his head. #T2##SU#
Bornay decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cowell to his feet.
Cowell tries to clinch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cowell!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bornay tries to stand but Cowell is controlling his head. #SU#
Bornay decides to stand back up.
Bornay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cowell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bornay tries to avoid it but Cowell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bornay to the ground. Bornay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cowell is looking to clinch but Bornay is avoiding it.
Cowell closes the distance but Bornay moves to the side #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cowell won't be happy with that.
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell is controlling his arm.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Cowell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bornay tries to stand but Cowell is controlling his head. #SU#
Bornay decides to stand back up.
Bornay keeps the fight on the outside.
Bornay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bornay circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cowell won't be happy with that.
Bornay tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Cowell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bornay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bornay tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cowell tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing that Bornay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cowell is still trying to improve position.
Cowell can't do much from the bottom here.
Bornay tries to get to his feet but Cowell is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Bornay in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lafon Bornay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cowell looks to clinch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bornay seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SU#
Bornay decides to stand up.
Cowell tries to clinch but Bornay is having none of it.
Cowell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bornay is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bornay swats away the attempt to clinch by Cowell.
Bornay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bornay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cowell wants to clinch#TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Bornay decides to stand up.
Cowell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch but Bornay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cowell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bornay pinned against the cage. Bornay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cowell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bornay defends well and Cowell ends up having to push Bornay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cowell wants to clinch up but Bornay keeps it at a distance.
Bornay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cowell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bornay feinted with a counter takedown.
Cowell tries to clinch but Bornay is having none of it.
Cowell doesn't manage to clinch there - Bornay circles away.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Cowell is quick to defend against it.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bornay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bornay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cowell wants to clinch but Bornay slips to the side#TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Bornay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cowell is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Cowell is looking for a triangle but Bornay pushes his legs off easily.
Bornay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cowell is proving hard to escape from.
Cowell wants to sweep here but Bornay controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cowell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bornay is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SU#
Bornay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cowell tries to clinch up but Bornay circles away and keeps his distance.
Cowell throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Bornay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cowell wants to clinch.
Bornay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bornay circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Cowell fights it but they end up in guard.
Cowell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cowell, not yet. #SU#
Bornay stands up and waves to Cowell to follow him. #T4#
Cowell tries to clinch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Lafon Bornay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Bornay stands up and beckons Cowell to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Cowell is quick to defend against it.
Cowell tries to clinch but Bornay moves away #TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.
Cowell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bornay manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cowell throws an elbow that misses. Bornay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cowell's guard. Nice move by Bornay!#REVR#
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lafon Bornay dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cowell tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay.
Cowell wants to sweep here but Bornay controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cowell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bornay escapes and throws Cowell's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Bornay decides to stand back up.
Cowell tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell has his arm trapped.
Bornay tries to get to his feet but Cowell is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Bornay in his guard.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.#T1#
Cowell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bornay trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cowell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cowell swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Bornay has picked Cowell up - he's going for a ride! Bornay dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like Bornay is going to stand back up. #T3#
Cowell is looking for a sweep. Bornay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bornay seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cowell is looking to control Bornay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cowell avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cowell darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell is controlling his arm.#SU#
Bornay decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cowell wants to clinch up but Bornay keeps it at a distance.
Cowell moves to clinch but Bornay breaks away #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cowell! #T4#
Cowell tries to improve position but can't.
Cowell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bornay off and has taken his back!
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!
Bornay rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cowell throws a strike but Bornay avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bornay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cowell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cowell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cowell throws an elbow that misses. Bornay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cowell's guard. Nice move by Bornay!#REVR#
Alex Cowell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell is controlling his posture from full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lafon Bornay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bornay, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lafon Bornay!

Event: AFL: Caged Vengence
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Silva misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Bornay from standing up. #SU#
Bornay gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Bornay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bornay feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a double jab #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SU#
Bornay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Silva has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Bornay wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Bornay stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva fails with the takedown#TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bornay wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
We've been hearing that Bornay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bornay wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bornay is proving hard to escape from.
Bornay has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bornay is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Bornay pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Bornay keeps moving.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bornay pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
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.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Bornay tries to stand but Silva is controlling his head. #SU#
Bornay stands up.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Silva pushes Bornay off and gets back to his feet.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva! #SU#
Bornay stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bornay feinted with a counter takedown.
Lafon Bornay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriano Silva.
Silva misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lafon Bornay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Silva misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva tries to kick Bornay off but Bornay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Bornay stands up from half guard.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva misses the body punch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Silva bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bornay as he avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva misses with a hook #TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Bornay wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU#
Bornay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Silva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Silva misses with a hook #TD#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bornay wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bornay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bornay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bornay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Bornay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is looking to stand up but Bornay won't let him.
Bornay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bornay tries to get out of the position.
Bornay keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bornay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU2#
Silva gets to his feet. Bornay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bornay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bornay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Silva misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bornay tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lafon Bornay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Silva throws a jab when Bornay was well out of range.
Bornay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bornay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Bornay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bornay.
Bornay feinted with a counter takedown.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bornay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bornay wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bornay controlling Silva's posture.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Bornay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bornay looking for a sweep. Not yet Bornay, not yet.
Bornay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bornay prevents Silva from improving his position.
Lafon Bornay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SU#
Bornay stands up and beckons Silva to join him on the feet.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bornay wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position. #SU#
Bornay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva misses with a hook #TD#
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay. #ES2#
Silva pushes Bornay off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a hook. Bornay ducked under it nicely.
Adriano Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Bornay is out of range. #T3#
Bornay slips a jab from Silva.
Bornay attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Silva throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Bornay would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bornay trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU#
Bornay gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Bornay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
A jab from Silva misses.
Bornay feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bornay circles away.
Bornay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay.
Bornay would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Adriano Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lafon Bornay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bornay, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lafon Bornay!

Event: AFL Asylum 25
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Infamous tries to clinch #TD#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Infamous's guard.
Bornay is looking to stand up but Infamous won't let him. #SUB2#
Infamous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bornay is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Infamous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bornay wants to stand but Infamous is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Infamous is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bornay frees his head nicely. Oh but Infamous has switched to an armbar! Bornay is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Diego Infamous!
Diego Infamous tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DFC Asylum 21
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Temirov swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Temirov pushes Bornay away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bornay gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Bornay moved out of range.
Temirov misses the jab.
Temirov works Bornay's body with a nice hook.
Temirov throws a good cross that connects.
Temirov misses with a left hand #TD#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Temirov's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Bornay stands and steps away. Temirov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Temirov misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Temirov didn't expect that. #SU#
Bornay gets to his feet - Temirov follows without any prompting.
Temirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bornay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Bornay decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Temirov, up you get!
Bornay slips under a jab.
Temirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bornay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temirov sprawls and moves away.
Temirov misses with a hook #TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Temirov fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Temirov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Bornay has him pressed against the cage.
Bornay wants to take the fight to the mat but Temirov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bornay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Temirov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Temirov breaks from the clinch.
Bornay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bornay takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Temirov throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bornay won't allow Temirov to get back to his feet. #SU#
Bornay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bornay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Temirov is quick to defend against it.
Bornay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
Bornay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bornay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
Bornay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Temirov throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Temirov fights it but they end up in guard.
Temirov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Bornay stands up from Temirov's guard - Bornay perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Temirov swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Bornay stands up and waves to Temirov to follow him.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Temirov is quick to defend against it.
Bornay moves away from the strike by Temirov.
A big right from Temirov misses.
Bornay ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Bornay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temirov sprawls and moves away.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bornay.
Bornay ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Bornay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temirov sprawls and moves away.
Temirov misses with a right hand #TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Bornay gets to his feet. Temirov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Temirov lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bornay walks into a straight right hand from Temirov.
Temirov misses the jab.
Bornay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Temirov scores with a punch to the head.
Temirov misses with a straight right.
Bornay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bornay attempts a counter takedown but Temirov avoids it well and moves away.
Bornay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Temirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bornay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temirov sprawls and moves away.
Bornay ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Bornay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bornay slips a jab from Temirov.
Temirov punishes Bornay's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Temirov misses with a left hand #TD#
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay. #SU#
Bornay decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Temirov, up you get!
Temirov throws out a loose jab but Bornay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Temirov won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Temirov throws Bornay to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov misses with a looping right.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Temirov swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Bornay decides to stand up.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. Bornay moves away and avoids it.
Bornay attempts a counter takedown but Temirov avoids it well and moves away.
Temirov throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Temirov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bornay is controlling him. #T1##SU#
Bornay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Temirov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Temirov misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Bornay decides to stand up.
Bornay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Bornay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Temirov misses.
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Temirov is quick to defend against it.
Bornay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Bornay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Bornay moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
Bornay attempts a counter takedown but Temirov avoids it well and moves away.
Bornay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bornay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice shot by Temirov.#ROC2#
Bornay is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bornay moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Bornay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Temirov.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Temirov is quick to defend against it.
Temirov throws a hook but Bornay avoids it easily.
Bornay feinted with a counter takedown.
Temirov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Bornay postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Temirov to stand up.
Bornay seems to have got his legs back now.
Bornay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bornay is just out of range.
Bornay defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.
Bornay attempts a counter takedown but Temirov avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Temirov throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Temirov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bornay prevents Temirov from breaking the clinch.
Bornay has Temirov pressed against the cage, preventing Temirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Temirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bornay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Temirov is quick to defend against it.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Bornay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temirov sprawls and moves away.
Temirov misses with a left hand #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Temirov has one foot on Bornay's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bornay is just out of range.
Bornay attempts a counter takedown but Temirov avoids it well and moves away.
Temirov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bornay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SU#
Bornay stands up and waves to Temirov to follow him.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Bornay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temirov sprawls and moves away.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but Bornay ducks down to avoid it.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bornay.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Temirov misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Bornay stands up from Temirov's guard - Bornay perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bornay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bornay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bornay is just out of range.
Bornay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Temirov misses with a hook #TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Temirov fights it but they end up in guard.
Lafon Bornay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Bornay gets to his feet. Temirov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
Temirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Bornay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temirov sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Bornay decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Temirov, up you get!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bornay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Bornay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Bornay avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Bornay attempts a counter takedown but Temirov avoids it well and moves away.
Temirov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bornay on the side of the head.
Temirov throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Bornay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but Bornay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bornay.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bornay.
Good shot there by Temirov.
Temirov connects with the punch.#T2#
Temirov throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Bornay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Temirov misses with a looping right.
Temirov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bornays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Temirov misses with a right hand #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Bornay gets to his feet. Temirov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Temirov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Temirov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from Temirov misses #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Bornay stands up from Temirov's guard - Bornay perhaps looking for a knockout.
Temirov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bornay.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bornay.
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Temirov's guard.#SU#
Bornay stands up from Temirov's guard - Bornay perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bornay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirov lands with an overhand left.
Bornay ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Bornay moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
Bornay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Temirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Temirov is quick to defend against it.
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Temirov! #ES2#
Temirov throws Bornay to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Bornay stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Temirov swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Temirov fights it but they end up in guard.
Ruslan Temirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU#
Bornay stands and steps away. Temirov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bornay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Temirov misses with a body shot #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Bornay stands up and waves to Temirov to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lafon Bornay.
I think Temirov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!
Ruslan Temirov is the new bantamweight champion!
Ruslan Temirov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DFC Asylum 17
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bornay ducks right into an uppercut from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bornay moves out of range as Jostrzebski strikes.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jostrzebski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bornay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jostrzebski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bornay.
Bornay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jostrzebski.
Bornay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jostrzebski throws an overhand right that lands on Bornay's shoulder, as Bornay tries to avoid the shot.
Jostrzebski misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1##SU2#
Bornay stands up from Jostrzebski's guard - Bornay perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jostrzebski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bornay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Jostrzebski misses.
Jostrzebski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bornays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Bornay is rocked!
Jostrzebski lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bornay falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jostrzebski dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jostrzebski!
Joseph Jostrzebski retains his bantamweight title!
Joseph Jostrzebski gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DFC Asylum 12
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Bornay shoots in for a takedown but Ward shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bornay drives through with a takedown into Ward's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Bornay stands up from Ward's guard - Bornay perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Bornay shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Ward on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bornay shoots in but no luck this time.
Ward let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lafon Bornay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Bornay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bornay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ward sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bornay somewhat.
Ward throws out a counter right but Bornay avoids it with no problem.#T3##TD#
Bornay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ward to the ground. Bornay is now in Ward's guard.
Bornay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bornay postures up.
Bornay wants to stand but Ward has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Ward wants to sweep here but Bornay controlling him for the moment.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ward's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Bornay gets to his feet - Ward follows without any prompting. #TD#
Bornay feints and as Ward raises his hands in defense, Bornay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bornay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ward is proving hard to escape from.
Bornay trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lafon Bornay dominated that round.
That's time! Bornay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bornay enables Ward to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bornay manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Bornay has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward trying to control but Bornay is working from the bottom.
Bornay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bornay tries to get out of the position.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Bornay keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Bornay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Bornay's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Bornay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ward's guard.
Ward looking to control.
Bornay wanted to stand there but Ward had control of the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Ward swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ward won't be happy with that.
Bornay wants to stand but Ward has his arm trapped.
Bornay tries to stand but Ward controls the position and pulls Bornay into his guard.
Bornay wants to get up but he can't break Ward's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Bornay won't allow Ward to get back to his feet.
Bornay wants to get up but he can't break Ward's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ward closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lafon Bornay will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bornay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bornay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bornay wants it to stay on the feet.
Bornay attempts a counter takedown but Ward avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward takes a swing at Bornay's ribcage but misses.
Bornay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bornay shoots and misses
and Ward counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lafon Bornay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bornay shoots for a takedown but Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ward on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ward misses with a right hand #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Bornay wants to stand but Ward has his arm trapped.
Bornay wants to stand but Ward has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ward's guard.
Ward is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Bornay wants to stand and escape but instead Ward has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Dustin Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Bornay blocks nicely.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Bornay is retaining full guard.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Bornay has wrist control.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Bornay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ward has a closed guard, preventing Bornay from standing up. #T4#
Bornay wants to stand and escape but instead Ward has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Bornay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Bornay!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ward's guard.
Ward wants to hit a switch here but Bornay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ward there!
Ward is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Bornay stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ward has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Bornay dives in and scores a takedown into Ward's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lafon Bornay.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bornay, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lafon Bornay!
In defeat, Dustin Ward stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry to disappoint all my fellow nerds out there but I will be back stronger than ever'.

Event: DFC Asylum 10
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Nevil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Nevil.
Bornay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nevil defends it well.
Nevil falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Nevil didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornay is looking to work some ground and pound but Nevil has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bornay scoring with some ground and pound.
Bornay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nevil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bornay throws a big right hand that misses.
Nevil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bornay. #T1#
Bornay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bornay stops Nevil from standing up.
Bornay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nevil wants to stand but Bornay is controlling the position.
Bornay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bornay throwing strikes from guard but Nevil blocks nicely.
Bornay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nevil is looking to stand up but Bornay isn't so interested in that idea.
Bornay is working Nevil over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bornay working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bornay prevents Nevil from getting back to his feet.
Bornay throwing strikes from guard but Nevil blocks nicely.
Bornay with a nice head shot there.
Bornay with a nice head shot there.
Bornay trying to control but Nevil is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bornay lands a couple of digs.
Bornay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bornay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bornay stops Nevil from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nevil looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bornay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bornay trying to control but Nevil is working from the bottom.
Bornay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bornay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nevil wants to stand and escape but Bornay is having none of it.
Bornay throwing strikes but missing.
Bornay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nevil misses with a hook. Bornay ducked under it nicely.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Nevil avoids it easily.
Nevil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Bornay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bornay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nevil.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nevil defends it well.
Nevil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bornay.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Nevil pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nevil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nevil misses with a straight left.
Nevil loads up on a big right hand but Bornay slips the punch.
Nevil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bornay.#T4#
Bornay moves out of range as Nevil strikes.
Nevil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Nevil misses.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Nevil avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Nevil.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Nevil avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bornay avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Nevil pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbin Nevil dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nevil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Nevil misses.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bornay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nevil misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nevil won't be happy with that.
Nevil is trying to buck Bornay off.
Bornay scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornay in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bornay is working Nevil over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bornay working the ground and pound.
Nevil takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bornay misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
An elbow from Bornay crashes against the mat.
Bornay in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Nevil is rocked!
Lafon Bornay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bornay lands a strong strike to the head of Nevil. That's dazed him! Bornay looking to finish here. Nevil is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bornay lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lafon Bornay!

Event: DFC Asylum 7
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Ward misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bornay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet. #T1#
Bornay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bornay preventing the sweep.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Bornay is proving a slippery customer.
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bornay's guard. #REVB#
Ward trying to control but Bornay is working from the bottom.
Bornay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bornay is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ward is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bornay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bornay has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Bornay pushes his legs off easily.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bornay looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Ward throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bornay passes into half guard.
Bornay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bornay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ward is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bornay rolls with it to try and escape but Ward cranks on the arm and Bornay is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dustin Ward!
Dustin Ward took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: DFC Asylum 3
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rickard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bornay but Bornay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bornay feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been told by Bornay's head coaches at DiscoClub that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rickard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bornay defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornay leaves Rickard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lafon Bornay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Rickard.#T1#
Rickard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bornay as he avoids it easily.
Rickard with a poor takedown #TD#
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay.
Rickard looks winded!
Bornay looking to pass the guard.
Bornay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bornay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bornay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rickard on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Rickard working for a triangle but Bornay defends it easily.
Bornay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bornay looking to pass the guard.
Bornay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rickard working for submissions but it's allowed Bornay to get to half guard.
Bornay tries to pass to full mount but Rickard defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Rickard actively working from the bottom here.
Bornay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Rickard looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Bornay seems content to control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rickard doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rickard's guard.
Bornay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lafon Bornay dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rickard shoots in and drives through. Bornay sprawls well.
Bornay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rickard shoots in looking for a takedown but Bornay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rickard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rickard with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lafon Bornay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Rickard.
Bornay is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rickard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rickard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bornay is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rickard is breathing heavily.
Rickard keeping full guard, as Bornay tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bornay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rickard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bornay has managed to get both his arms back between Rickard's legs - danger averted.
Bornay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Rickard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bornay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rickard has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Bornay is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bornay seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rickard for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Rickard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Bornay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rickard wants to improve his position but Bornay is controlling well.
Bornay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
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.
Rickard is trying to control but can't.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Rickard actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rickard shoots in for a double leg but Bornay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bornay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rickard fails with the takedown#TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bornay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bornay is stalling in the full guard.
Bornay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lafon Bornay dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rickard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bornay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rickard sprawls and moves away.
Rickard has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Rickard didn't expect that.
Bornay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bornay continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rickard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bornay.#SUB2#
Rickard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bornay controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bornay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rickard can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rickard doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Rickard didn't expect that.
Lafon Bornay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Rickard.
Bornay wants to pass the guard but Rickard is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rickard has his foot on Bornay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bornay works his way back into a safe position though.
Bornay showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Bornay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rickard is keeping the position for now.
Bornay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rickard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bornay defends it nicely.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rickard doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rickard's guard.
Bornay stands and throws Rickard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rickard is trying to get back to half guard.
Bornay controls the position from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lafon Bornay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bornay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lafon Bornay!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Ospreay throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay.
Bornay trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ospreay manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ospreay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ospreay trying to control the position from guard on top but Bornay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornay is pulling down on Ospreay's head to control his posture. #T1#
Bornay wants to sweep but no luck.
Ospreay throws a big elbow that misses.
Ospreay wants to control from the top but Bornay keeps moving.
Ospreay stopping the sweep attempt from Bornay.
Bornay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ospreay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bornay can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ospreay tries for a kimura but Bornay is defending well.
Bornay is trying to work for a sweep but Ospreay has mounted him!
Bornay tries to reverse the position but Ospreay maintains control.
Ospreay sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ospreay is stalling here but it's allowed Bornay to get half guard.
Ospreay is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3##SUB#
Ospreay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ospreay wants to control but Bornay is keeping him busy.
Bornay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ospreay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bornay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ospreay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bornay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ospreay closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4#
Ospreay is trying to maintain the position but Bornay is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ospreay looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bornay passes into side control!
Ospreay is breathing heavily.
Bornay takes a little break here. Ospreay wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lafon Bornay will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ospreay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bornay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bornay stuffs the takedown attempt from Ospreay. Ospreay gets slowly back to his feet.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ospreay is looking to clinch but Bornay is avoiding it.
Ospreay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ospreay darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ospreay won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornay working away.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Ospreay is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bornay in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lafon Bornay has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ospreay is trying to improve his position.
Ospreay is letting Bornay control him for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bornay is continuing to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ospreay is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bornay asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ospreay being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ospreay looks for a takedown but Bornay sprawls well.#T3#
Ospreay throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bornay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bornay wants to pass the guard but Ospreay is keeping the position.#T4#
Bornay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bornay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bornay tries to free his leg and advance position but Ospreay is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lafon Bornay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bornay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bornay wants it to stay on the feet.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bornay slaps away a takedown attempt from Ospreay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bornay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ospreay wants to clinch but Bornay slips to the side#TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ospreay wants to get back to his feet but Bornay passes into half guard. #REVR#
Bornay content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ospreay is looking for a sweep. Bornay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ospreay looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bornay wants to free his trapped foot but Ospreay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bornay content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bornay prevents Ospreay from improving his position.
Bornay tries to pass to full mount but Ospreay defends it.
Bornay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Bornay is pressing down on Ospreay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ospreay is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bornay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pete Ospreay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ospreay tries to clinch but Bornay moves out of range.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ospreay defends it well.
Ospreay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bornay defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Ospreay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ospreay thows a leg kick but Bornay checks it #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Bornay pushes down on Ospreay's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bornay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The adventures of Bornay the control monster continue. Boring.
Ospreay is trying to control but Bornay manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bornay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pete Ospreay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lafon Bornay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bornay 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lafon Bornay!

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lafon Bornay and Loki Farbautison. Loki Farbautison is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

175 cm
18 yrs
135 lbs

181 cm
19 yrs
165 lbs

Bornay

Farbautison

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lafon Bornay! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Loki Farbautison!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Farbautison clinches up against the cage.

Farbautison drags the fight down to the ground.
Farbautison wants to sweep here but Bornay controlling him for the moment.

Farbautison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bornay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bornay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farbautison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bornay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Farbautison on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farbautison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farbautison looking to control.
Farbautison wants to control the position but Bornay says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Farbautison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bornay pulls his head out easily.
Farbautison works his way to full guard. Good work.

Bornay is posturing up here but Farbautison has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bornay tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bornay has to tap! Slick submission there by Farbautison!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Loki Farbautison!

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lafon Bornay and Mateuszis Rosiakos. Mateuszis Rosiakos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

175 cm
18 yrs
135 lbs

180 cm
19 yrs
155 lbs

Bornay

Rosiakos

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lafon Bornay! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mateuszis Rosiakos!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bornay slaps away a takedown attempt from Rosiakos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rosiakos fails with a takedown attempt.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Rosiakos is quick to defend against it.
Rosiakos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bornay circles away.
Lafon Bornay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateuszis Rosiakos.
Rosiakos dives in and grabs Bornay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bornay pushes down on Rosiakos's head and hops out.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Rosiakos is quick to defend against it.
Rosiakos fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosiakos doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bornay (2) vs (0) Rosiakos

Rosiakos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bornay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rosiakos has his foot on Bornay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bornay works his way back into a safe position though.
Bornay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rosiakos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rosiakos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bornay is one step ahead there.
Rosiakos is trying to keep Bornay in close.
Bornay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Rosiakos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bornay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosiakos is trying to control the position but Bornay postures up.
Rosiakos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Sydney. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rosiakos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bornay haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bornay wants to pass the guard but Rosiakos is keeping the position.
Bornay controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosiakos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bornay is one step ahead there.
Bornay postures up.
Rosiakos looking for a sweep. Not yet Rosiakos, not yet.
Rosiakos is trying to keep Bornay in close.

Rosiakos is looking for a triangle but Bornay pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bornay won't allow Rosiakos to sweep him here.
Rosiakos being controlled here, momentarily.

Rosiakos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bornay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bornay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rosiakos wants to sweep here but Bornay controlling him for the moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rosiakos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bornay (2) vs (2) Rosiakos

Rosiakos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rosiakos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Rosiakos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bornay dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bornay (4) vs (2) Rosiakos
Rosiakos is trying to keep Bornay in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bornay preventing the sweep.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bornay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bornay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rosiakos on the ground.
Rosiakos trying to control the position.
Bornay wants to pass the guard but Rosiakos is keeping the position.
Rosiakos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosiakos is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bornay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rosiakos trying to keep a closed guard but Bornay is proving a slippery customer.

Rosiakos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bornay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bornay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rosiakos wants to sweep but no luck.
Bornay slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Rosiakos looking for a guillotine here but Bornay defends easily.
Rosiakos is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rosiakos is controlling Bornay's posture.
Rosiakos being controlled here, momentarily.
Rosiakos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bornay (4) vs (4) Rosiakos

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Rosiakos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bornay defends it well.

Rosiakos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Rosiakos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bornay is looking to improve his position.

Rosiakos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bornay is just riding it out for now. Rosiakos eventually gives up the hold.

Bornay is defending against the submission attempts here by Rosiakos.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

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

Rosiakos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bornay defends it well.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bornay is positioning himself well to prevent Rosiakos advancing to mount.

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

Rosiakos is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bornay still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bornay has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bornay (8) vs (4) Rosiakos
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rosiakos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rosiakos is trying to improve his position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rosiakos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bornay's best efforts.
Rosiakos is trying to control but can't.
Rosiakos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bornay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rosiakos looking for a sweep. Not yet Rosiakos, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bornay takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.

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