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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borgen Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stein comes into the arena with 'Don't Believe the Hype', by Public Enemy. blaring out of the sound system. Ben Elliott has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Borgen Stein's chin.
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223 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borgen Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Elliott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elliott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stein circles away.
Stein cracks Elliott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Elliott takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Stein finds it's way through Elliott's defenses.
Stein lands with a cross.
Elliott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stein circles away.
Stein with a jab.
Elliott shoots in looking for a takedown. Stein tries to sprawl out of it but Elliott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borgen Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Elliott.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliott tries for a takedown but Stein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Elliott walks into a jab.
Stein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stein lands a head shot.
Elliott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stein defends it nicely.
Stein scores with a punch to the head.
Elliott is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stein is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Elliott.
Elliott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elliott.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein lands with an overhand left.
Stein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Elliott drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Elliott trying to control but Stein is working from the bottom.
Stein is pulling down on Elliott's head. It's preventing any offense from Elliott, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott passes Stein's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Elliott working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stein's thigh. Stein counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Elliott postures up in Stein's guard and throws a big left but Stein blocks it.
Elliott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elliott passes Stein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stein keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stein has managed to free his arm - good work.
Elliott wants to free his trapped foot but Stein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stein keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elliott passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borgen Stein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stein pushes Elliott up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stein wants to get back to striking at distance but Elliott won't allow it.
Elliott wants to take the fight to the mat but Stein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stein lands with a right to the head.
Stein lands a hook that snaps the head of Elliott backwards.
Elliott looking for a takedown.
Stein is trying to push Elliott away but Elliott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stein avoiding damage.
Elliott has Stein pressed against the cage, preventing Stein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stein wants to get back to striking at distance but Elliott won't allow it.
Elliott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borgen Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Elliott.
Stein scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stein prevents it.
Elliott wants a takedown but no success here.
Elliott has Stein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stein stops a takedown attempt from Elliott.
Stein lands a right hand.
Stein is looking to break free of the clinch but Elliott has double underhooks.
Stein lands with a right to the head.
Elliott is looking for a takedown.
Elliott is breathing heavily.
Stein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Stein.
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!
Stein lands an uppercut.
Stein lands a body punch.
Stein lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein tries to break the clinch but Elliott is controlling the position.
Stein pushes Elliott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Borgen Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Elliott has Stein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Stein.
Stein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stein thuds a left hand into Elliott's body.
Stein lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stein rushes Elliott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stein lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Elliott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein lands a shot to the body.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Stein is looking to break free of the clinch but Elliott has double underhooks.
Stein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stein can't break the clinch.
Stein stops a takedown attempt from Elliott.
Stein lands with a light punch inside.
Stein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein lands with a light punch inside.
Elliott is rocked!
Elliott takes a shot to the head.
Elliott is still on wobbly legs! Can Stein finish him?
Elliott has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stein regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein pulls Elliott in to control the position.
Elliott seems to have recovered his senses.
Elliott throws a big elbow that misses.
Elliott looking to sit in guard and control but Stein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stein wants to get up but he can't break Elliott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elliott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stein is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borgen Stein dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Elliott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Elliott there as he acknowledges the shot.
Elliott checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stein is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice shot by Stein.
Nice jab there from Stein.
Elliott shoots in and drives through. Stein sprawls well.
Elliott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein misses with a low kick as Elliott jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliott shoots in but Stein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Elliott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elliott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stein as he avoids it easily.
Borgen Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Elliott.
Stein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Stein as he connects with a hook.
Elliott shoots for a takedown but Stein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice shot lands for Stein.
Stein tests Elliott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elliott shoots for a double leg takedown but Stein sprawls well. He's pushed Elliott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elliott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stein drops Elliott with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Elliott! Stein dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borgen Stein!
Borgen Stein managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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