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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zmesan Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Borec's choice of entrance music: Megadeth - Lucretia. Zmesan Borec has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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289 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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187 cm
35
224 lbs
23 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Munch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Zmesan Borec!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borec feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Munch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borec throws an elbow that misses. Munch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borec's guard. Nice move by Munch!
Borec managing to control the position.
Munch trying to control but Borec is working from the bottom.
Munch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Munch throws a big elbow that misses.
Borec trying to control the position here.
Borec utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch stopping the sweep attempt from Borec.
Borec working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borec keeping moving, preventing Munch from controlling successfully.
Munch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Borec keeping moving, preventing Munch from controlling successfully.
Borec looking for a sweep. Not yet Borec, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borec works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munch postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Borec is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Munch, into his guard.
Borec landing some decent shots from guard.
Munch keeping full guard, as Borec tries to pass.
Borec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borec is controlling him.
Munch trying to keep a closed guard but Borec is proving a slippery customer.
Munch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Borec is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Borec throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munch keeping full guard, as Borec tries to pass.
Borec drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Munch dives on top into guard.
Borec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch is pushing down on Borec's leg trying to pass to half guard. Borec is fighting to maintain full guard but Munch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Munch prevents Borec from improving his position.
Munch wants to take a breather but Borec is having none of it.
Munch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borec keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Munch wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zmesan Borec will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Munch gets caught flat footed, as Borec shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Borec postures up.
Borec prevents Munch from getting back to his feet.
Munch looking for a sweep. Not yet Munch, not yet.
Borec scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borec throws a strike but Munch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Munch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Borec utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borec is looking for a triangle but Munch pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch throws a big elbow that misses.
Munch trying to control the position from guard on top but Borec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borec bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munch's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zmesan Borec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borec passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Munch is looking for a sweep.
Borec working the head and body with strikes.
Borec is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Munch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Munch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borec's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borec is working for a submission of some sort.
Munch manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Borec has managed to clinch.
Borec wants a takedown but no success here.
Munch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Borec avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Munch wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Munch is trying to keep an underhook but Borec manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Borec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Munch wants to get back to his feet.
Borec lands with a punch from half guard.
Munch trying to control but Borec postures up.
Borec is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Munch is just riding it out for now. Borec eventually gives up the hold.
Borec wants to pass to mount but Munch is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch wants to improve his position but Borec is controlling well.
Munch wants to get back to his feet.
Munch wants to get back to full guard.
Borec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Munch tries to get to full guard but Borec has control of the leg.
Borec thows a huge punch but Munch dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zmesan Borec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Munch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Borec throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munch throws a leg kick but Borec sees it coming and moves out of range.
Munch looks for a takedown but Borec sprawls well.
Munch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Munch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borec was well out of range. Poor timing from Munch.
Borec changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Munch tries to avoid it but Borec manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Munch to the ground. Munch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Borec. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Munch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borec has Munch up against the cage in a clinch.
Borec's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Munch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Borec postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch wants to get back to his feet but Borec passes into half guard.
Borec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borec seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Munch tries to kick Borec off but Borec keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borec working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Borec is looking to advance position but Munch won't allow it.
Borec is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Munch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borec.
Borec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Munch defending well though.
Zmesan Borec is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borec tries to pass the half guard into mount. Munch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Munch is trying to control but can't.
Munch is trying to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borec is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borec is keen to just control but Munch is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch actively working from the bottom here.
Munch is trying to stand back up but Borec is controlling him
Borec is thwarting Munch's attempts to control the position.
Borec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borec slows the pace down in half guard.
Borec seems to be looking for submissions.
Munch is trying to maintain the position but Borec is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borec passes to full mount!
Borec trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borec working Munch over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Borec connects with a massive shot to the dome!
John Munch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borec content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zmesan Borec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borec 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zmesan Borec!
Zmesan Borec 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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