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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junkyard Dog (ranked 49 p4p, 7 weight class) and Khunbish Borjigin (ranked 108 p4p, 20 weight class). 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.
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195 lbs
33 - 20 - 0 |
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186 cm
36
194 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junkyard Dog!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khunbish Borjigin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Borjigin needs to keep his hands up - Dog had a free shot at his head there.
A jab lands there for Borjigin.
Borjigin slips a jab from Dog.
Borjigin with a nice cross.
Borjigin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dog has time to react.
Dog has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Borjigin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dog takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Dog misses.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borjigin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Borjigin does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog tries to land a leg kick but Borjigin saw it coming and moves away.
Borjigin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Borjigin misses with a low kick.
Dog staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Dog.
Borjigin connects with a crisp jab.
Dog moves out of range of the body kick from Borjigin.
A big right from Dog misses.
Borjigin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borjigin thumps Dog with a low kick.
A head kick from Borjigin lands but Dog takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borjigin.
Dog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Khunbish Borjigin has been cut.
Borjigin scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Borjigin misses its intended target.
Dog avoids the body shot from Borjigin.
Borjigin looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Borjigin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Borjigin misses the shot to the body.
Borjigin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Borjigin tries a head kick but it misses.
Borjigin misses with a body shot.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Borjigin is just out of range.
Borjigin ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Borjigin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borjigin.
A countering left hand to the body from Borjigin misses.
Borjigin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog.
Borjigin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dog had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dog misses with a looping right.
Dog lands a jab.
Dog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borjigin.
Dog looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dog takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Borjigin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Borjigin checks a leg kick.
Borjigin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dog with a body shot.
Dog is looking to clinch but Borjigin is avoiding it.
Dog throws a hook but Borjigin blocks it.
Borjigin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dog.
Dog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borjigin under the eye.
Borjigin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dog fires out a quick counter leg kick but Borjigin just manages to avoid it.
Khunbish Borjigin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Borjigin on the side of the head.
Dog slips a jab from Borjigin.
Dog scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin throws a leg kick but Dog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dog half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Borjigin moved out of range nicely.
Borjigin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog takes one to the side of the head.
Dog throws the left hand but Borjigin avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Dog checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Borjigin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Borjigin staying out of range there.
Dog throws an overhand right that lands on Borjigin's shoulder, as Borjigin tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Borjigin as he connects with a hook.
Borjigin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Borjigin scrambles back to his feet.
Borjigin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Dog throws a body punch but Borjigin moves out of range.
Borjigin feints and then cracks Dog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog down.
That kick from Borjigin tenderised Dog's leg. Dog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dog misses with a body shot
and Borjigin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Borjigin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dog has time to react.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Borjigin.
Dog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borjigin.
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Borjigin.
Borjigin misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Dog.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dog. That's going to slow Borjigin down.
Borjigin throws a leg kick which misses Dog's front leg but catches the back leg as Dog tries to avoid it.
Borjigin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog drops his hands momentarily and Borjigin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Borjigin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dog scores with a jab to the body.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borjigin lands a jab to the nose.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Borjigin saw that one coming.
Borjigin misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Dog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dog jabs Borjigin right on the nose. Borjigin blinks but takes it well.
Dog connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khunbish Borjigin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khunbish Borjigin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Borjigin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Borjigin. Those never looked like landing.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borjigin.
Borjigin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Borjigin moves out of range as Dog strikes.
Borjigin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Borjigin manages to avoid it.
Borjigin looks to land a body kick but Dog moved away.
Dog appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dog throws a jab but it's blocked by Borjigin.
A clash of legs there as Dog blocks the low kick.
Dog moves out of range of the leg kick from Borjigin.
Borjigin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dog. Dog obviously looking to wear him down.
Dog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Borjigin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Borjigin is looking to slow Dog down with leg kicks.
Dog tries to clinch but Borjigin moves away
and Borjigin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Dog misses
and Borjigin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donk. Dog catches Borjigin right on the button with a cross.
Dog fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Borjigin sprawls well initially but Dog persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borjigin is trying to stand back up but Dog is controlling him
Dog thows a huge punch but Borjigin dodges it nicely.
Dog seems to be working for a kimura but Borjigin defends the submission attempt.
Borjigin is trying to stand up here but Dog is controlling him well.
Dog scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Borjigin is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borjigin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Borjigin pushes Dog off looking to stand but Dog dives back in and keeps control.
Dog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borjigin wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Borjigin is looking to escape.
Dog lands with a punch from half guard.
Borjigin is trying to stand.
Dog looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borjigin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borjigin wants to get back to his feet.
Borjigin kicks Dog off and gets back to his feet.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Borjigin is just out of range.
Borjigin misses with a body punch
and Dog counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Borjigin misses.
Dog works the jab nicely.
Khunbish Borjigin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Borjigin throws a leg kick that misses.
Dog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dog walks into a straight right hand from Borjigin.
Borjigin misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Dog.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Borjigin slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borjigin! But no joy.
Dog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borjigin can pounce on him.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Borjigin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog throws a body punch but Borjigin moves out of range.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
and Borjigin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borjigin throws a leg kick but Dog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Borjigin checks the leg kick.
Borjigin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Borjigin!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dog throws a leg kick
and Borjigin counters with a nice uppercut.
Borjigin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dog checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Borjigin moves out of range of the body kick from Dog.
Borjigin scores with a hook.
Dog misses with an uppercut
and Borjigin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dog blocks the body kick.
Borjigin throws a leg kick but Dog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dog avoids the body shot from Borjigin.
Dog tries a low kick but Borjigin avoids it.
Borjigin catches Dog with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Borjigin misses with a left hand
and Dog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dog dodges the punch combination from Borjigin.
Borjigin throws a leg kick
and Dog counters with a series of strikes. Borjigin will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khunbish Borjigin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Khunbish Borjigin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borjigin under the eye.
Dog looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dog throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Borjigin misses.
Borjigin looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Dog scores with a jab.
Borjigin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dog fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Borjigin checks it well.
Borjigin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Borjigin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dog's calf.
Dog moves away from the strike by Borjigin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Borjigin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borjigin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dog checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dog tried to counter with a leg kick but Borjigin avoided it.
Dog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Borjigin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borjigin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borjigin dips to his left and cracks Dog with an uppercut!
Dog throws a sloppy body shot
and Borjigin counters with a stiff right hand.
Borjigin ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Dog moves out of range as Borjigin strikes.
Dog is looking to counter punch.
Dog slips a jab and a cross from Borjigin.
Borjigin slips a straight right by Dog.
Borjigin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Borjigin takes one on the button.
A big left from Borjigin misses.
Dog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Borjigin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Borjigin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Dog's corner calls for a 1-2. Dog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog slips a jab from Borjigin.
Dog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dog throws a body kick that misses.
Dog throws a leg kick that misses.
Borjigin looks to land a combination but Dog avoids it well.
Dog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Borjigin slips under a jab.
Borjigin misses with a left hand
and Dog counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Borjigin moved out of range nicely.
Borjigin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Borjigin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borjigin misses with a hook.
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Borjigin tenderised Dog's leg. Dog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Borjigin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is looking to clinch.
Borjigin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Borjigin blocks a low kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Borjigin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dog darts in looking for a takedown but Borjigin gets double underhooks and turns Dog into the cage.
Borjigin lands a leg kick that knocks Dog off balance momentarily.
Dog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Borjigin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dog counters with a solid body kick.
Borjigin cracks the inside of Dog's front leg.
Borjigin dips to his left and cracks Dog with an uppercut!
Dog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dog.
Borjigin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dog to score with a decent uppercut.
Borjigin lands a head kick. Dog smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dog. That's going to slow Borjigin down.
Borjigin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dog.
Borjigin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin cracks Dog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dog cracks Borjigin with a good jab.
Borjigin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borjigin scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dog.
A slow jab from Borjigin misses its intended target.
Dog misses with a takedown
and Borjigin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borjigin throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Borjigin lands.
Dog moves out of range as Borjigin strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Borjigin's hands.
Borjigin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Borjigin to score with a decent uppercut.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borjigin moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khunbish Borjigin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khunbish Borjigin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Borjigin slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Borjigin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dog.
Borjigin takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Dog feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borjigins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Borjigin misses with a left hand
and Dog counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Borjigin misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Borjigin just misses with a punch to the body.
Borjigin throws a hook but Dog avoids it easily.
Dog lands with a right hand.
Borjigin slips under a jab from Dog.
Borjigin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin throws a chopping leg kick but Dog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Borjigin's hands.
Borjigin misses with a straight right.
Dog feints and then cracks Borjigin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Borjigin down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Borjigin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Borjigin throws a head kick but Dog moves out of range.
Borjigin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Borjigin misses the body punch
and Dog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borjigin throws a low kick but Dog moves out of range easily.
Borjigin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dog slips a jab from Borjigin.
Dog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Borjigin.
Dog misses the jab.
Borjigin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Borjigin.
Borjigin throws a series of punches but Dog moves out of range.
Dog is looking to counter punch.
Borjigin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borjigin ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Borjigin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Borjigin ducks right into an uppercut from Dog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Borjigin throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borjigin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Borjigin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dog moves out of range of the body kick from Borjigin.
Borjigin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dog darts in and clinches Borjigin up against the cage.
Dog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dog tries to work over Borjigin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog working aggressively here.
Borjigin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Borjigin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borjigin prevents a body shot from Dog.
Dog misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Borjigin.
Borjigin scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Borjigin fails to land.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borjigin's elbow.
Borjigin gets underhooks to prevent Dog's takedown attempt.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Borjigin.
Borjigin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borjigin scores with a jab. Dog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dog throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Borjigin lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog looks to throw the jab but Borjigin is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borjigin! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Dog lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borjigin doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dog misses with a right hand
and Borjigin counters with a big head kick but Dog shrugs it off.
Borjigin takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Borjigin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dog momentarily.
Borjigin throws a series of punches but Dog avoids them all with ease.
Borjigin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borjigin swings widly with a right hand
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog thows a leg kick but Borjigin checks it
and Borjigin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borjigin lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borjigin looks for the body kick but Dog saw that one coming.
Dog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Borjigin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Borjigin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borjigin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Khunbish Borjigin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Khunbish Borjigin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Borjigin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Borjigin slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Borjigin misses.
Dog takes a swing at Borjigin's ribcage but misses.
Borjigin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dog moves out of range as Borjigin strikes.
Dog misses the body punch
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog looks to throw a body kick
enabling Borjigin to counter with a crisp jab.
Borjigin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dog's calf.
Borjigin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.
Dog moves forwards but Borjigin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Borjigin scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog.
Dog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borjigin doesn't seem bothered though.
Dog misses with a takedown attempt - Borjigin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Borjigin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borjigin scores with a jab.
Borjigin misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Dog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Borjigin.
Dog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Borjigin.
Dog takes one to the chin there.
Dog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Borjigin to score with a decent uppercut.
Dog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dog throws a body punch but Borjigin moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borjigin! But no joy.
Dog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dog throws a body punch but Borjigin moves out of range.
Borjigin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Borjigin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borjigin keeps the fight on the outside.
Borjigin throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
Junkyard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog needs to keep his hands up - Borjigin had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog misses with a takedown attempt - Borjigin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Dog misses.
Borjigin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dog's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borjigin. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Borjigin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Borjigin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borjigin jabs Dog right on the nose. Dog blinks but takes it well.
Borjigin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dog.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borjigin moves out of range of the strikes.
Borjigin throws a leg kick but Dog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dog misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog thuds his right hand into Borjigin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dog connects with a nice looking jab.
Borjigin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Borjigin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dog thumps Borjigin with a low kick.
Borjigin connects with a single shot there.
Dog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borjigin.
Dog misses with a right hand
and Borjigin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dog moves forwards but Borjigin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Borjigin connects with a solid leg kick.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borjigin.
Dog staying out of range there.
Dog digs a good hook to Borjigin's body.
A swing and a miss from Borjigin.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Borjigin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin misses the shot to the body.
Borjigin lands a nice shot to the body.
Dog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
and Borjigin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Borjigin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dog finds it's way round the side to connect with Borjigin's head.
Borjigin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borjigin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dog throws a body punch but Borjigin moves out of range.
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Borjigin lands with a right hand.
Borjigin slips a jab from Dog.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borjigin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body kick there by Borjigin.
Dog throws a body punch but Borjigin moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Borjigin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khunbish Borjigin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Borjigin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khunbish Borjigin!
Khunbish Borjigin is the new middleweight champion!
Khunbish Borjigin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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