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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borscht Balgav (ranked 2843 p4p, 3697 weight class) and Ayden Gaines (ranked 153 p4p, 399 weight class). Borscht Balgav has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borscht Balgav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ayden Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Balgav shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Balgav was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gaines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Balgav stands up and beckons Gaines to his feet.
Balgav is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gaines's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balgav missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Balgav looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gaines is looking for a sweep. Balgav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balgav trying to control the pace.
Balgav definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Balgav wants to pass to mount but Gaines is defending the position.
Balgav sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Balgav takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Balgav keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gaines is trying to get back to full guard.
Balgav wants to stand but Gaines has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Balgav takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines is looking for a sweep. Balgav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balgav is taking a breather. Gaines says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Balgav is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Balgav is controlling the pace.
Balgav slips a nice elbow through Gaines's hands, connecting with Gaines's forehead.
Gaines is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balgav stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gaines is still on wobbly legs! Can Balgav finish him?
Balgav steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Gaines is out on his feet! Balgav sets himself and nearly takes Gaines's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Borscht Balgav!
Borscht Balgav very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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