PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephane Sessegnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vnature Borcuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sessegnon
vs
Borcuha

150 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephane Sessegnon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vnature Borcuha!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sessegnon tries to bum rush Borcuha with a series of wild strikes but Borcuha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sessegnon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sessegnon throws a right hand that Borcuha ducks under and follows up with a left that Borcuha also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Sessegnon misses.
Borcuha stuffs the takedown.
Sessegnon loads up on a big right hand but Borcuha slips the punch.
Sessegnon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Sessegnon misses.
Sessegnon tries to bum rush Borcuha with a series of wild strikes but Borcuha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sessegnon is breathing heavily.
Sessegnon misses with the combination.
Borcuha fails with the takedown.
Borcuha should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sessegnon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Borcuha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephane Sessegnon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borcuha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sessegnon is keeping the position for now.

Borcuha 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Borcuha 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.

Borcuha 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.
Sessegnon keeping full guard, as Borcuha tries to pass.

Borcuha drops back looking for a leg! Sessegnon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sessegnon manages to kick Borcuha off! Borcuha jumps back into Sessegnon's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Borcuha has eaten all the pies!

Borcuha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sessegnon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sessegnon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sessegnon!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Borcuha is looking to regain half guard here but Sessegnon keeps moving and retains side control.
Sessegnon trying to control the action but Borcuha is working from the bottom.
Sessegnon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borcuha on the ground.
Borcuha tries to improve position but can't.
Borcuha sneaks back into half guard.
Borcuha works his way to full guard. Good work.

Borcuha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Borcuha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sessegnon defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Borcuha has his feet on Sessegnon's thighs here. He's pushed Sessegnon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sessegnon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vnature Borcuha!