PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Cashnew (ranked 3483 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Bork (ranked 8143 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Cashnew
vs
Bork

180 cm
25
154 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
147 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew Cashnew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sid Bork!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cashnew throws a lazy right hand but Bork sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cashnew throws a jab when Bork was well out of range.
Bork scores with a jab to the body.
Cashnew throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bork on the side of the head.
Bork scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cashnew doesn't seem bothered though.
Bork feints a jab promting Cashnew to slip. Bork then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cashnew slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Cashnew is rocked!

It looks like Andrew Cashnew has been cut.
Andrew Cashnew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bork throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Cashnew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bork tries a low kick but Cashnew avoids it.
Cashnew seems to have got his legs back now.

Cashnew clinches.
Bork lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bork lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cashnew backwards.
Bork blocking some punches.
Cashnew letting Bork take a breather here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cashnew misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bork effectively controlling the action here.
Bork lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Bork as the two fighters clinch.
Cashnew swings wildly with an uppercut but Bork uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cashnew working aggressively here.
Bork is struggling to control the position.
Bork controlling the action here for a moment.
Cashnew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bork goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bork.
Bork tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cashnew's elbow.
Cashnew looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cashnew throws a punch but it's blocked by Bork.
Bork tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cashnew throws a head punch that misses.
Bork blocks an uppercut.
Bork blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bork stalling the fight.
Bork tries a body shot but Cashnew blocks it.
Bork blocking some punches.
Bork is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bork pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cashnew working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bork.
Bork works on Cashnew's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bork.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cashnew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cashnew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bork backwards.
Bork pushes Cashnew back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cashnew throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bork just leaning against Cashnew, taking a breather.
Bork effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sid Bork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bork. Cashnew does a little dance to reset his feet.

Cashnew closes the distance and clinches.
Cashnew misses with the head strike.
Bork misses with a punch to the body.
Bork tries a body shot but Cashnew blocks it.
Cashnew throws a head punch that misses.
Cashnew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bork lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bork.
Stalling in the clinch from Bork.
Bork is pushing Cashnew up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bork lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Bork.
Bork lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Bork has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bork is pushing Cashnew up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bork taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sid Bork.
Bork uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cashnew.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cashnew. Bork does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bork wants to counter the offense by Cashnew and move into the clinch position.
Cashnew throws a right hand that misses
and Bork counters with a right hand to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bork.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cashnew lands with a good body shot.
Cashnew misses with a straight right.
Bork changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Cashnew moves into range and clinches up with Bork.
Bork will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cashnew up against the cage.
Cashnew misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Bork dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Cashnew's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bork looks to score with a jab to the body but Cashnew is just out of range.
Cashnew throws a hook to the side of Bork's head but Bork sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Cashnew misses.

Cashnew moves into the clinch.
Cashnew pushes Bork back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bork blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cashnew misses with a punch on the inside.
Bork tries a body shot but Cashnew blocks it.
Cashnew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cashnew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bork stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bork lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cashnew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bork has Cashnew pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cashnew manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bork.
Cashnew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cashnew misses with the head strike.
Cashnew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bork misses with a punch to the body.
Cashnew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bork blocks a body shot from Cashnew.
Cashnew throws a punch but it's blocked by Bork.
Bork tries to throw a body punch but Cashnew avoids it by throwing Bork back against the cage.
Cashnew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bork is stalling here.
Bork lands a body shot.
Bork content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bork throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bork lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bork blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bork taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bork digs a right hand into Cashnew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cashnew's gas tank.
Sid Bork seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bork tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bork lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bork cracks Cashnew with a nice body shot.
Cashnew swings wildly with an uppercut but Bork uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bork lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cashnew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cashnew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bork blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bork presses Cashnew against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cashnew lands an uppercut.
Cashnew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bork scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Bork to work.
Bork slows down the pace here.
Bork tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cashnew's elbow.
Cashnew blocks a body shot from Bork.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bork content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bork scores with a hook to the body.
Bork stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bork.
Cashnew swings wildly with an uppercut but Bork uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bork is working Cashnew over against the cage.
Cashnew throws a head punch that misses.
Cashnew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Bork.
Nice body punch from Bork.
A right handed body shot lands from Bork.
Bork cracks Cashnew with a nice body shot.
Bork lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bork stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bork blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bork holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bork.
Bork lands a nice shot to the body.
Cashnew swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bork as the two fighters clinch.
Bork stalling against the cage.
Bork stalls.
Bork lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cashnew or not.
Bork throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bork lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cashnew misses with a punch on the inside.
Bork lands a body punch.
Bork is working Cashnew over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bork.
A bit of stalling here from Bork.
A right hook to the body lands for Bork.
Bork cracks Cashnew with a nice body shot.
Bork is leaning against Cashnew and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bork stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Bork showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Cashnew's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bork cracks a nice hook into Cashnew's ribs.
Bork punishes Cashnew's body with a nice straight punch.

Bork drives through and clinches with Cashnew against the cage.
Cashnew being controlled against the cage.
Bork misses with a punch to the body.
Bork is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bork blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bork misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cashnew.
Cashnew blocks a body shot from Bork.
A hook to the body from Bork.
Cashnew struggles to land a body shot inside as Bork controls his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cashnew struggles to land a body shot inside as Bork controls his hands.
Cashnew misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bork lands a nice shot to the body.
Cashnew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bork stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bork effectively controlling the action here.
Bork lands a body punch.
Bork has Cashnew pushed against the cage.
Bork lands a nice shot to the body.
Bork is working Cashnew over against the cage.
Bork effectively controlling the action here.
Bork scores with a hook to the body.
Bork stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bork has Cashnew pushed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bork prevents a body shot from Cashnew.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bork.
Cashnew lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bork is leaning against Cashnew and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bork stalls.
Cashnew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bork's elbow.
Cashnew working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cashnew.
Bork throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bork lands a body punch.
Bork leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bork lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bork lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bork as the two fighters clinch.
Bork lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bork lands a body punch.
Bork lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bork has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bork lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bork digs a right hand underneath Cashnew's ribcage. Cashnew let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bork manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bork lands a body shot.
Bork lands a body shot.
Bork throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bork lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Bork as the two fighters clinch.
Cashnew misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cashnew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bork pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cashnew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bork presses Cashnew against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Bork.
Bork is working Cashnew over against the cage.
Bork blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sid Bork is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bork just leaning against Cashnew, taking a breather.
Bork lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bork lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cashnew letting Bork take a breather here.
Bork blocks a body shot from Cashnew.
Bork stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Andrew Cashnew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cashnew.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Bork comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bork has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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