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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Dalton (ranked 2366 p4p, 2370 weight class) and Volodimir Borrisinov (ranked 163 p4p, 164 weight class). Volodimir Borrisinov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Volodimir Borrisinov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Dalton does it's job there.
Borrisinov shoots in but no luck this time.
Dalton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Borrisinov's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Borrisinov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Dalton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borrisinov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dalton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dalton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borrisinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borrisinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalton looking for a guillotine here but Borrisinov defends easily.
Dalton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borrisinov stays in close to Dalton's body and controls the position.
Borrisinov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borrisinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borrisinov chips away with some ground and pound.
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.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Borrisinov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like Borrisinov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borrisinov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dalton's guard.
Borrisinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borrisinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dalton has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Borrisinov postures up and lands a big shot to Dalton's brow.
Borrisinov looking to sit in guard and control but Dalton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Borrisinov 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.
Borrisinov trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Borrisinov is retaining full guard.
Borrisinov keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Borrisinov.
Dalton is looking to work some ground and pound but Borrisinov has wrist control.
Borrisinov managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Volodimir Borrisinov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Borrisinov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalton pinned against the cage. Dalton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Borrisinov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalton's waist but Dalton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borrisinov off to one side.
Borrisinov darts in looking for a takedown but Dalton gets double underhooks and turns Borrisinov into the cage.
James Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Dalton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Borrisinov dives in and grabs Dalton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalton pushes down on Borrisinov's head and hops out.
Dalton feinted with a counter takedown.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Borrisinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Borrisinov 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.
Borrisinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Volodimir Borrisinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Borrisinov from controlling successfully.
Borrisinov throwing strikes from guard but Dalton blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borrisinov shoots in and bounces Dalton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Borrisinov is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Borrisinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dalton has his foot on Borrisinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borrisinov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borrisinov is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown but Dalton sprawls well.
Dalton lands with a good body shot.
Borrisinov has a takedown stuffed.
Dalton tries to counter with a takedown but Borrisinov is quick to defend against it.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a takedown. Dalton tries to sprawl out of it but Borrisinov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dalton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Borrisinov in his tracks.
Dalton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borrisinov darts in looking for a takedown but Dalton gets double underhooks and turns Borrisinov into the cage.
No luck for Borrisinov with that takedown attempt.
Borrisinov fails to land the takedown.
Borrisinov slips a jab and a cross from Dalton.
Borrisinov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dalton quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borrisinov pulls his head out easily.
Dalton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borrisinov pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Dalton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Borrisinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dalton.
Borrisinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Borrisinov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Borrisinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dalton's head.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Borrisinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borrisinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Borrisinov wants to pass to mount but Dalton is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov is controlling the pace.
Dalton is staying active underneath Borrisinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borrisinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borrisinov is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borrisinov.
Borrisinov cracks Dalton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov working the body and head with strikes.
Borrisinov working the head and body with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Borrisinov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Borrisinov lands some shots froms side control.
Dalton is rocked!
Borrisinov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dalton looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Borrisinov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volodimir Borrisinov!
Volodimir Borrisinov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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