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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Boris (ranked 2573 p4p, 2926 weight class) and The Purple Gang (ranked 307 p4p, 340 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Boris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Purple Gang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gang looks to land a right hand but Boris moved out of range.
Gang staying out of range there.
Gang walks into a stiff left hand from Boris.
Boris looks for a takedown but Gang sprawls well.
Boris just misses with a punch to the body.
Boris dodges the punch combination from Gang.
Boris tries to counter with a takedown but Gang is quick to defend against it.
Boris throws a body punch but Gang moves out of range.
Gang throws a body punch but Boris moves out of range.
Boris looks to throw the jab but Gang is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gang looks to land a combination but Boris avoids it well.
Boris attempts a counter takedown but Gang avoids it well and moves away.
Gang throws an overhand right that lands on Boris's shoulder, as Boris tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Boris misses.
Boris scores with a jab.
Boris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gang to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Gang.
Boris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Gang misses
and Boris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gang throws a leg kick but Boris checks it.
Boris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gang pushes Boris off looking to stand but Boris dives back in and keeps control.
Boris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gang wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boris wants to control but Gang is keeping him busy.
Boris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boris seems to be looking for submissions.
Gang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boris controlling the action here.
Boris misses with a head shot. Gang uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boris forces his way into half guard.
Boris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gang tries to kick Boris off but Boris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gang regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boris.
Boris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boris is controlling him.
Boris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like John Boris has been cut.
Boris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gang.
Boris misses with a takedown attempt - Gang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boris wants to control for a moment but Gang uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gang has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boris throws a strike but Gang avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gang keeping full guard, as Boris tries to pass.
Boris passes Gang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boris.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boris is trying to control the action in half guard but Gang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boris is looking for a kimura but Gang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boris to get the leverage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boris is keen to just control but Gang is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boris.
Boris slips under a jab.
Gang misses with an uppercut.
Boris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boris tries to counter with a takedown but Gang is quick to defend against it.
Gang misses with a straight right.
Gang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gang lands a nice shot that snaps Boris's head back.
Boris throws a poor cross that misses
and Gang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Purple Gang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gang throws the left hand but Boris avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Boris does it's job there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Boris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boris throwing a counter right hand but Gang manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Gang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Gang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boris tries to counter with a takedown but Gang is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gang. Boris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boris.
Gang with a nice cross.
Gang throws a nice looking combination but Boris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boris lands with an uppercut that bounces Gang off the cage and back into range.
Gang throws a right and a left that Boris avoids nicely.
Boris lands a glancing blow to the side of Gang's head.
Gang digs a good body shot into Boris's ribs.
Gang works over Boris's head and body with a nice combination.
Boris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Purple Gang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boris shoots in for a double leg but Gang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Boris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Gang misses.
Gang jabs Boris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boris with a nice cross.
Boris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gang finds it's way round the side to connect with Boris's head.
Boris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gang.
Gang misses with a hook. Boris ducked under it nicely.
Gang misses with a low kick as Boris jumps back.
Gang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boris throws a body shot but no joy.
Gang takes a swing at Boris's ribcage but misses.
Boris tries to counter with a takedown but Gang is quick to defend against it.
Gang throws a leg kick
and Boris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boris tries to free his leg and advance position but Gang is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Purple Gang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Boris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boris has his takedown stuffed
and Gang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gang.
Gang thows a leg kick but Boris checks it
and Boris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gang!
Boris throws a strike aimed at the side of Gang's head but Gang avoids it well.
Gang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Boris connects with a decent elbow.
Boris trying to control the position but Gang is working away.
We've been hearing that Boris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gang is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boris asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gang keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Boris are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gang is trying to escape the position but Boris is controlling the position.
Boris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gang wants to get back to his feet.
Boris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gang keeps working.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gang pushes Boris away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boris gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boris looks to land a left hand but Gang moved out of range nicely.
Gang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boris jabs Gang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gang is looking to score with low kicks.
Gang throws a right hand that misses
and Boris counters with a stiff right hand.
Boris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boris missing with a left hand there. Gang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gang walks into a jab.
Boris throws out a loose jab but Gang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gang's head backwards.
Boris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gang was covering up waiting for the punch and Boris finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gang is wriggling around but Boris manages to pass to half guard.
Gang is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boris not doing much here.
Gang is staying active underneath Boris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gang sees it coming and defends easily.
John Boris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boris is looking for a kimura but Gang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boris to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boris trying to control the action but Gang is working from the bottom.
Well, if Boris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A cross from Gang lands.
Boris shoots in but Gang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gang misses with a wild combination.
The Purple Gang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gang scores with a three punch combo!
Boris tries for a takedown but Gang circles away easily
and Gang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Boris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boris looks to land a right hand but Gang moved out of range.
Gang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boris manages to avoid it.
Boris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gang moves away.
A low kick from Gang is predictable there
and Boris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gang has momentary wrist control but Boris slips an elbow through the middle.
Boris prevents Gang from getting back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boris throws an elbow that misses. Gang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boris's guard. Nice move by Gang!
Boris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gang.
Gang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gang lying in Boris's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Boris decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gang taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Boris!
John Boris spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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