LKO23 Thunder PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco McComiskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco McComiskey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Masters
vs
McComiskey

189 cm
22
172 lbs
7 - 0 - 1

180 cm
24
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco McComiskey!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McComiskey connects with a right hand. Masters shakes it off.

McComiskey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masters quickly recovers to half guard.
Masters works his way to full guard. Good work.

Masters has an active guard here but McComiskey has managed to pass into half guard.

McComiskey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Masters has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McComiskey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Masters defends it well.
Masters is trying is best to control the position here.
McComiskey is keen to just control but Masters is a slippery customer.
McComiskey thows a huge punch but Masters dodges it nicely.
Masters tries to kick McComiskey off but McComiskey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McComiskey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McComiskey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Masters looking for submissions off his back.
McComiskey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working.
McComiskey tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McComiskey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McComiskey misses with a series of wild punches.
McComiskey tries for a takedown but Masters circles away easily
and Masters counters with a three punch combo that has McComiskey backing up. McComiskey nods at Masters to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a head kick but McComiskey moves out of range.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McComiskey is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

McComiskey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masters quickly recovers to half guard.
McComiskey prevents Masters from improving his position.
McComiskey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McComiskey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McComiskey trying to control the pace.
Masters wants to improve his position but McComiskey is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters is trying to control but McComiskey manages to pass to mount!
McComiskey avoids the attempt from Masters to control.
McComiskey prevents Masters from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McComiskey moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Masters has worked his arm free - good work by Masters!
Masters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco McComiskey 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.

McComiskey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masters.
McComiskey is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Masters looks for a takedown but McComiskey sprawls well.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McComiskey.
McComiskey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Masters is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McComiskey is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Masters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masters misses with a strike from the bottom.
Masters struggling a bit here.
Masters is trying to get back to half guard.
Masters is not content to let McComiskey control the position.
Masters is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McComiskey asserts his dominance and retains side control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McComiskey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masters's waist but Masters gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McComiskey off to one side.
As McComiskey looks to move away, Masters throws a big counter combo but McComiskey just gets out of the way.
Masters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McComiskey swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McComiskey checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Masters.
McComiskey is looking to clinch but Masters is avoiding it.
Masters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masters shoots in looking for a takedown. McComiskey tries to sprawl out of it but Masters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McComiskey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and McComiskey moves out of range easily.
McComiskey darts in looking for a takedown but Masters gets double underhooks and turns McComiskey into the cage.
Masters shoots in looking for a takedown but McComiskey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Masters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McComiskey gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McComiskey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masters is just riding it out for now. McComiskey eventually gives up the hold.
Masters is trying to control but McComiskey manages to pass to mount!
Masters is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McComiskey tries to control but Masters wriggling away.
Masters is trying desperately to improve position.
McComiskey cracks Masters with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McComiskey trying to control but Masters is having none of it.
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.

Marco McComiskey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McComiskey dives in and grabs Masters's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masters pushes down on McComiskey's head and hops out.

McComiskey feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Masters keeping moving, preventing McComiskey from controlling successfully.
McComiskey is fighting to break Masters's control of his arms but Masters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Masters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McComiskey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masters is keeping the position for now.
McComiskey pushing down on Masters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McComiskey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters tries to roll over but McComiskey keeps him under control.
McComiskey working over Masters with some ground and pound. Masters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Masters trying to hold on to McComiskey's head to control him but McComiskey postures up.
McComiskey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McComiskey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McComiskey moves into full mount! Masters won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters regains half guard.
Marco McComiskey has got the better of the ground game so far.
McComiskey trying to mount his opponent but Masters defends it.
Masters wants to control but McComiskey passes into side.
McComiskey working away.
Masters isn't going anywhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters tries to bench press McComiskey off him but McComiskey keeps the position.
Masters is trying to escape the position but McComiskey is controlling the position.
McComiskey works to advance to full mount. Masters defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Masters is wriggling around trying to escape.
McComiskey controlling his opponent.
McComiskey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Masters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McComiskey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McComiskey lands with some strikes.
McComiskey manages to capitalize on a mistake by Masters to take his back!

McComiskey is looking for the choke from the back position but Masters is controlling his hands well.
McComiskey is landing with strikes. Masters can't take much more of this.
McComiskey struggling to land strikes to the head as Masters covers up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masters is keeping busy.
Tommy Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco McComiskey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McComiskey just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco McComiskey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McComiskey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco McComiskey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Nerlinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Darren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nerlinger
vs
Darren

178 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Nerlinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Darren!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nerlinger misses with a hook.

Nerlinger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Darren!
Nerlinger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Darren to see if he's OK.
Darren manages to get back to half guard.
Nerlinger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Nerlinger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Darren is looking to control Nerlinger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darren avoid being mounted?

Nerlinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nerlinger.
Nerlinger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerlinger prevents Darren from improving his position.
Nerlinger trying to mount his opponent but Darren defends it.
Nerlinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Darren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nerlinger.
Darren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darren.

Nerlinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nerlinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerlinger stands up over Darren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nerlinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Darren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nerlinger pushing down on Darren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Darren is defending against the submission attempts here by Nerlinger.
Darren is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nerlinger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nerlinger thows a huge punch but Darren dodges it nicely.

Nerlinger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nerlinger wants to take a breather but Darren is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darren taking some punishment here, with Nerlinger in his half guard.
Nerlinger thows a huge punch but Darren dodges it nicely.

Darren is defending against the submission attempts here by Nerlinger.
Darren has hold of Nerlinger's hands but Nerlinger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nerlinger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Darren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nerlinger.

Nerlinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Darren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Darren trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nerlinger lands a nice short elbow.
Nerlinger slips a nice elbow through Darren's hands, connecting with Darren's forehead.
Nerlinger lands strikes from half guard.
Nerlinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nerlinger winds up and cracks Darren with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Darren is rocked!
Nerlinger is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Darren is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nerlinger fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Darren from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nerlinger! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Nerlinger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spank Crank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Scorpion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Crank
vs
Scorpion

180 cm
20
201 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

193 cm
27
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Victory! Sports Nutrition
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spank Crank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorpion tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Crank counters with a single leg into guard. Scorpion didn't expect that.
Crank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crank cracks Scorpion with a solid left hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scorpion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crank trying to control the position from guard on top but Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorpion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scorpion looking for a sweep. Not yet Scorpion, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scorpion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scorpion's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion controlling Crank's posture.
Crank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crank has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crank advances to half guard.
Crank scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crank is just content to waste time from the top position. Scorpion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Scorpion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crank trying to control but Scorpion is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scorpion trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Crank postures up.
Crank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crank landing with the ground and pound.
Scorpion controlling Crank's posture.
Crank forces his way into half guard.
Crank drops an elbow to the side of Scorpion's head.
Crank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crank wants to take a breather but Scorpion is having none of it.
Crank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Scorpion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crank pulls his head out easily.
Crank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crank perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crank thows a huge punch but Scorpion dodges it nicely.
Crank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scorpion tries to get to full guard but Crank has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crank connects with a nice short shot to Scorpion's temple.
Crank trying to control from half guard but Scorpion is working away.
Scorpion tries to get to full guard but Crank has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scorpion defending well though.
Scorpion wants to control but Crank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crank is nestled in close to Scorpion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crank winds up and cracks Scorpion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crank winds up and cracks Scorpion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crank is keen to just control but Scorpion is a slippery customer.
Scorpion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scorpion has hold of Crank's hands but Crank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Scorpion felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crank connects with a nice short shot to Scorpion's temple.
Scorpion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crank is working away from the top position though.
Crank scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scorpion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crank to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crank is standing up over Scorpion. Scorpion looks to escape but Crank dives into side control.

Scorpion takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Crank lands a nice forearm strike.
Crank cracks Scorpion with a big right hand but Scorpion just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Scorpion is rocked!

It looks like Johnny Scorpion has been cut.
Scorpion struggling a bit here.
Scorpion is still in real trouble! Can Crank finish him?
Crank cracks Scorpion with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Crank immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Scorpion is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Crank!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
An out of breath and clearly excited Spank Crank thanked Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Willst du mit mir tanzen. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Alvarez
vs
Borg

191 cm
40
183 lbs
27 - 19 - 2

195 cm
25
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nick Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Borg!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Borg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvarez did well to prevent Borg getting side control.
Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borg's back!
You can see the frustration on Borg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Alvarez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez not allowing Borg to control his hands.
Alvarez throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Borg is in bad spot here.
Alvarez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Borg tries to escape the position.
Borg turns into Alvarez and is now in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alvarez working for a triangle but Borg defends it easily.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Borg stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borg prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez seems keen to control Borg's posture.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Borg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borg trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borg preventing the sweep.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Borg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Borg from controlling successfully.
Borg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Alvarez is looking for a triangle but Borg pushes his legs off easily.
Borg working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Borg landing with the ground and pound.
Borg working some strikes from top position.
Borg stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Borg trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez looking to control.
Borg scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borg lands a couple of digs.
Borg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borg preventing the sweep.
Borg stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borg distracts Alvarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alvarez has momentary wrist control but Borg slips an elbow through the middle.
Borg stops Alvarez from standing up.
Borg stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borg is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Borg from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Borg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alvarez!
Alvarez is trying to control Borg's posture but Borg avoids it.
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Alvarez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Borg.
Alvarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Borg's best efforts.
Borg working Alvarez over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg working Alvarez over with strikes.
Borg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Borg working over Alvarez with some ground and pound. Alvarez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Borg sits in half guard.
Borg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alvarez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is staying active underneath Borg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borg lands with a punch from half guard.

Alvarez is rocked!
Borg lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Alvarez! More strikes land and this one is all over! Borg jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Borg!
Frank Borg thanked the fans post fight for their support.