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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demitri Borschtanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borschtanoff comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. Demitri Borschtanoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demitri Borschtanoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Strange!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borschtanoff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Strange.
Strange on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff obviously looking to wear him down.
Borschtanoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strange takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Borschtanoff moves away from the strike by Strange.
Strange avoids a kick to the body.
Borschtanoff throws a nice outside leg kick.
Borschtanoff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strange is able to avoid easily.
Borschtanoff throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strange checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Borschtanoff throws a head kick but Strange moves out of range.
Strange checks a leg kick.
Strange throws a hook but Borschtanoff avoids it easily.
Borschtanoff misses with a leg kick.
Borschtanoff motions for Strange to come forward. Borschtanoff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demitri Borschtanoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strange checks it well.
Borschtanoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick that misses.
Borschtanoff thumps Strange with a low kick.
Borschtanoff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strange's sensitive parts.
Strange checks a leg kick nicely.
Strange moves out of range as Borschtanoff throws a body kick.
Borschtanoff misses with a head kick.
Borschtanoff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borschtanoff wants it to stay on the feet.
Borschtanoff plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Borschtanoff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Borschtanoff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff is keen to just control but Strange is a slippery customer.
Borschtanoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strange sees it coming and defends easily.
Strange is looking for a sweep. Borschtanoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strange wants to control but Borschtanoff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borschtanoff is trying to control. Strange wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strange is looking for a sweep. Borschtanoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Borschtanoff seems content to control.
Borschtanoff throws a strike but Strange avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Strange keeping moving, preventing Borschtanoff from controlling successfully.
Borschtanoff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strange tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strange's head.
Strange is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borschtanoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strange trying to keep a closed guard but Borschtanoff is proving a slippery customer.
Strange wants to sweep but no luck.
Borschtanoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borschtanoff scoring with some ground and pound.
Strange keeping moving, preventing Borschtanoff from controlling successfully.
Borschtanoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borschtanoff throwing strikes but missing.
Strange not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at Instincts inform us that Strange has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strange is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borschtanoff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strange looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borschtanoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strange keeping moving, preventing Borschtanoff from controlling successfully.
Strange is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borschtanoff is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borschtanoff trying to control but Strange is working from the bottom.
Borschtanoff is really struggling to control Strange but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Borschtanoff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Borschtanoff throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Borschtanoff tries to score with a low kick but Strange moves his leg out of the way.
Strange checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strange avoids the head kick by Borschtanoff.
Demitri Borschtanoff is winning the standup battle so far.
Borschtanoff lands a front kick.
Strange tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been told by Borschtanoff's head coaches at Cartel Muerte that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Strange checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Borschtanoff throws a sloppy head kick and Strange moves out of range easily.
Borschtanoff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strange.
Borschtanoff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strange's sensitive parts.
Strange checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Borschtanoff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A solid leg kick lands there for Borschtanoff.
A bone on bone clash there as Strange blocks the leg kick.
Borschtanoff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strange can do to turn this around?
Borschtanoff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strange has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Borschtanoff.
Strange blocks a head kick by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Borschtanoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borschtanoff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Borschtanoff throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strange checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Strange blocks the low kick.
Borschtanoff throws a sloppy head kick and Strange moves out of range easily.
Borschtanoff is looking to chop away at Strange's legs.
Borschtanoff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Strange wants to sweep but no luck.
Strange is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borschtanoff defends well.
Borschtanoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borschtanoff throwing strikes but missing.
Strange keeping moving, preventing Borschtanoff from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borschtanoff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strange working a defensive guard here.
Strange keeping moving, preventing Borschtanoff from controlling successfully.
Strange looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strange trying to control the position.
Borschtanoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Strange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borschtanoff landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Strange has wrist control.
Borschtanoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strange working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borschtanoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borschtanoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strange keeping moving, preventing Borschtanoff from controlling successfully.
Borschtanoff is fighting to break Strange's control of his arms but Strange is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strange being controlled here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strange is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Borschtanoff lands with a slapping head kick.
Borschtanoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Strange is just out of range.
Borschtanoff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strange. That did some damage!
Borschtanoff misses with a body kick.
Borschtanoff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strange has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Borschtanoff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Borschtanoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borschtanoff misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Borschtanoff, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange checks the leg kick nicely there.
Borschtanoff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Borschtanoff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Borschtanoff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Borschtanoff lands with a slapping head kick.
Borschtanoff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Borschtanoff throws a low kick, looking for Strange's leg but Strange calmly moves out of range.
Borschtanoff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Borschtanoff throws a push kick but Strange slaps the foot to one side.
Strange moves out of range as Borschtanoff throws a body kick.
A low kick from Borschtanoff misses
and Strange counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Borschtanoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borschtanoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borschtanoff looking to control.
Strange looking to pass the guard.
Borschtanoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borschtanoff trying to keep a closed guard but Strange is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Borschtanoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borschtanoff.
Strange struggling a bit here.
Strange is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borschtanoff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Borschtanoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borschtanoff pulls his head out easily.
Borschtanoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff is nestled in close to Strange, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Borschtanoff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strange wants to control but Borschtanoff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borschtanoff lands strikes from half guard.
Strange is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borschtanoff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borschtanoff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strange defending well though.
Strange moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Borschtanoff looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick but Strange sees it coming and moves out of range.
Borschtanoff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borschtanoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borschtanoff connects with a leg kick. Strange looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Borschtanoff thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Strange if he has to take too many more of those.
Borschtanoff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strange.
Borschtanoff lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid body kick from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Borschtanoff.
That kick from Borschtanoff tenderised Strange's leg. Strange is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strange is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff lands with an overhand left.
Nice takedown defense from Borschtanoff. No joy for Strange on that attempt.
Borschtanoff plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Borschtanoff blocks a jab.
Borschtanoff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Borschtanoff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strange is able to avoid easily.
Borschtanoff is looking to score with low kicks.
Borschtanoff drives through with a takedown into guard.
Strange is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strange preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borschtanoff with a nice head shot there.
Borschtanoff throwing strikes but missing.
Strange utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borschtanoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strange is keeping the position for now.
Strange trying to control the position.
Strange has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borschtanoff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borschtanoff looking to sit in guard and control but Strange gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff pulls Strange in close to prevent any damage.
Borschtanoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borschtanoff is trying to keep Strange in close.
Strange wants to control from the top but Borschtanoff keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borschtanoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strange not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borschtanoff keeping moving, preventing Strange from controlling successfully.
Demitri Borschtanoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borschtanoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff had his way with Simon Strange in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Borschtanoff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Borschtanoff thuds his shin into the meat of Strange's side.
Strange takes one on the button.
Borschtanoff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strange checks it well.
A good leg kick by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Borschtanoff throws a sloppy head kick and Strange moves out of range easily.
Borschtanoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Borschtanoff is looking to chop away at Strange's legs.
Borschtanoff tries to land a leg kick but Strange saw it coming and moves away.
Borschtanoff cracks the inside of Strange's front leg.
Borschtanoff lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stranges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Borschtanoff throws a solid leg kick but Strange takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Borschtanoff.
Strange checks the leg kick nicely there.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick but Strange sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strange shoots for a double leg takedown but Borschtanoff sprawls well. He's pushed Strange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Borschtanoff misses with a low kick.
Strange misses with an uppercut.
Borschtanoff throws a sloppy head kick and Strange moves out of range easily.
Borschtanoff throws a low kick but Strange avoids it.
Borschtanoff is looking to chop away at Strange's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Borschtanoff, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange blocks a leg kick.
Borschtanoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strange as he avoids it easily.
Borschtanoff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strange's sensitive parts.
Borschtanoff throws a head kick that misses
and Strange counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strange is trying to control. Borschtanoff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borschtanoff is looking to control Strange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borschtanoff avoid being mounted?
Strange thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borschtanoff's head.
Borschtanoff has his hands clasped together around Strange's back. He's all about the action.
Borschtanoff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strange is trying to control the action in half guard but Borschtanoff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borschtanoff trying to control but Strange postures up.
Borschtanoff holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simon Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Strange is keen to just control but Borschtanoff is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Strange checks the leg kick.
Borschtanoff lands with a slapping head kick.
Borschtanoff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strange's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange moves away from the strike by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff throws a head kick but Strange moves out of range.
Borschtanoff throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Borschtanoff motions for Strange to come forward. Borschtanoff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borschtanoff tries to land a front kick but Strange steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Borschtanoff misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borschtanoff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demitri Borschtanoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borschtanoff throws a sloppy head kick
and Strange counters with a nice double leg into side control. Borschtanoff won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strange lands a nice forearm strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demitri Borschtanoff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Borschtanoff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demitri Borschtanoff!
Demitri Borschtanoff retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Demitri Borschtanoff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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