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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ike Wellstone (ranked 1651 p4p, 1442 weight class) and Hristo Borisov (ranked 218 p4p, 192 weight class). The key to victory for Ike Wellstone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ike Wellstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hristo Borisov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borisov shoots in looking for a takedown. Wellstone tries to sprawl out of it but Borisov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wellstone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wellstone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Wellstone. That snapped Borisov's head back.
Wellstone throws a head kick but Borisov moves out of range.
Borisov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wellstone misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borisov! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wellstone is looking to counter with head kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellstone.
Borisov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wellstone on his heels. He'll look to pass Wellstone's guard now, I'm sure.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borisov is looking to pass into half guard but Wellstone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wellstone is in guard.
Borisov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wellstone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Wellstone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wellstone trying to control but Borisov is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Borisov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wellstone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borisov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wellstone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borisov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wellstone stands up from half guard.
A head kick misses from Borisov.
Nice takedown defense from Wellstone. No joy for Borisov on that attempt.
Wellstone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Borisov.
Borisov tries to clinch up but Wellstone circles away and keeps his distance.
Borisov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wellstone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Borisov off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borisov trying to control the hands but Wellstone breaks the grip.
Borisov trying to get back to his feet but Wellstone is in full control for now.
Wellstone throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wellstone wants to control but Borisov manages to buck him off and is now in Wellstone's guard! Nice work there by Borisov!
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wellstone is looking to sweep but instead, Borisov has passed into half guard.
Borisov seems to be looking for submissions.
Wellstone wants to improve his position but Borisov is controlling well.
Wellstone is refusing to be controlled, as Borisov sits in half guard.
Wellstone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borisov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borisov's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Wellstone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wellstone misses with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Wellstone as Borisov shoots in.
Wellstone stuffs the takedown attempt from Borisov. Borisov gets slowly back to his feet.
Wellstone throws a sloppy head kick and Borisov moves out of range easily.
Borisov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wellstone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wellstone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Wellstone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Wellstone.
Wellstone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Borisov is breathing heavily.
Wellstone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wellstone misses with a knee to the head.
Wellstone prevents the takedown attempt.
Ike Wellstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hristo Borisov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellstone connects with a knee to the head.
Wellstone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wellstone lands a good knee to the midsection. Borisov won't want to take too many of those.
Wellstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wellstone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Borisov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wellstone misses with a knee to the head.
Borisov manages to break the clinch.
Wellstone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wellstone stuffs the takedown.
Wellstone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borisov moves out of range of the body kick from Wellstone.
Borisov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wellstone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellstone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wellstone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borisovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Borisov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wellstone circles away.
And Wellstone counters with a quick kick to the body but Borisov blocks it.
Borisov misses with a takedown attempt - Wellstone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ike Wellstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Wellstone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Borisov takes a step back to recover.
Wellstone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wellstone scores with a knee to the head.
Wellstone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wellstone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wellstone lands a nice knee to the body.
Wellstone has Borisov pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Wellstone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wellstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borisov can do to turn this around?
Knees in the clinch landing for Wellstone.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wellstone.
Wellstone lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wellstone.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wellstone.
Wellstone misses with a knee strike.
Wellstone lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Wellstone.
Wellstone scores with a shot to the side of Borisov's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellstone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wellstone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borisov backwards.
Wellstone lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellstone scores a nice knee to the body.
Wellstone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wellstone misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wellstone.
Borisov takes a shot to the head.
Borisov is trying to break free.
Wellstone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ike Wellstone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Borisov tries to pull guard but Wellstone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wellstone.
Wellstone scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Hristo Borisov has been cut.
Wellstone is working Borisov over against the cage.
Wellstone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wellstone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wellstone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Borisov is rocked!
Wellstone lands a good knee to the midsection. Borisov won't want to take too many of those.
Borisov is still on wobbly legs! Can Wellstone finish him?
Wellstone is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Wellstone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hristo Borisov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Borisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Borisov seems to have recovered his senses.
Wellstone lands a head kick. Borisov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wellstone throws a wild body kick that Borisov sees coming a mile off.
Wellstone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wellstone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borisov shoots in looking for a takedown. Wellstone tries to sprawl out of it but Borisov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wellstone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borisov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov tries to clinch up but Wellstone circles away and keeps his distance.
Borisov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wellstone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ike Wellstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hristo Borisov.
Wellstone is looking to land body kicks.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown but Wellstone shows good takedown defense.
Wellstone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Borisov.
Wellstone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Borisov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Borisov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wellstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borisov somewhat.
Wellstone pushes Borisov away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Wellstone Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Borisov is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ike Wellstone!
Ike Wellstone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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