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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Agent Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov has chosen BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden" as his entrance music. 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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172 cm
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184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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188 cm
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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Agent Wang! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Borisov! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wang tries to clinch up but Borisov circles away and keeps his distance. Borisov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Borisov circles away.
Wang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Wang slips under a jab from Borisov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Borisov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Borisov punishes Wang's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Borisov lands a really nice looking cross but Wang seems unphased.
Wang tries to clinch up. Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wang tries to clinch up. Borisov shoots in and drives through. Wang sprawls well.
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. Borisov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wang's waist but Wang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borisov off to one side. Wang wants to clinch up but Borisov keeps it at a distance. A punch combination from Borisov misses. Wang tries to clinch up but Borisov circles away and keeps his distance. Borisov shoots in but Wang avoids the takedown attempt easily. Agent Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Borisov. Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borisov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wang needs to keep his hands up - Borisov had a free shot at his head there. Borisov works the jab nicely. Wang tries to clinch but Borisov moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Wang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Borisov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wang's waist but Wang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borisov off to one side. Wang tries to close the distance and clinch but Borisov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Agent Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wang tries to clinch there but Borisov circles away.
Wang wants to clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Borisov takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Borisov dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wang tries to clinch up. Borisov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borisov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Borisov circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borisov.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Borisov throws a big shot that misses. Borisov shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense. Wang wants to clinch up but Borisov keeps it at a distance. Wang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Borisov circles away.
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. A swing and a miss from Borisov. Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borisov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wang tries to clinch up. Wang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Borisov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Borisov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. No luck for Borisov with that takedown attempt. Agent Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Borisov.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Borisov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Borisov tests Wang's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wang wants to clinch. Borisov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Borisov circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wang looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Agent Wang will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wang is looking to clinch but Borisov is avoiding it.
Wang is looking to clinch but Borisov is avoiding it.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borisov paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Borisov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wang at a distance.
Borisov circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wang tries to clinch but Borisov is having none of it. Wang moves in looking to clinch but Borisov pushes him off. Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borisov paws at him with a jab and circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Wang looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Borisov misses with a looping right.
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. Wang wants to clinch up but Borisov keeps it at a distance. Borisov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Borisov looks for a takedown but Wang sprawls well. Borisov throws a hook but Wang blocks it. Borisov swats away the attempt to clinch by Wang.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wang fails in his attempt to clinch. Wang moves away from the strike by Borisov. Borisov swats away the attempt to clinch by Wang. Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borisov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Agent Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Borisov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borisov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Borisov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wang defending well though. Borisov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borisov. Wang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borisov. Borisov is working for a kimura but Wang is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Borisov drops an elbow to the side of Wang's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Ivan Borisov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Borisov 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Borisov!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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