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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joachim Murat (ranked 1244 p4p, 2227 weight class) and Volodimir Borrisinov (ranked 109 p4p, 181 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Murat might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Hate My Life - Youth Brigade. Joachim Murat could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Volodimir Borrisinov's chin.
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joachim Murat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Volodimir Borrisinov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borrisinov throws an overhand right that lands on Murat's shoulder, as Murat tries to avoid the shot.
Borrisinov throws a looping overhand right but Murat ducks down to avoid it.
Borrisinov misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Murat misses the target.
A big right from Borrisinov misses.
Borrisinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borrisinov.
Borrisinov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murat is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murat is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murat 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 preventing the sweep.
Murat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov preventing the sweep.
Murat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murat has Borrisinov pulled in close to control his posture.
Borrisinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murat's head.
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.
Murat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borrisinov is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borrisinov scores with a shot to the body.
Borrisinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murat manages to avoid it.
Murat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borrisinov misses with an uppercut. Murat saw that one coming.
Borrisinov misses with a looping right.
Murat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murat as he avoids it easily.
Murat was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murat takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov misses with a body shot.
Murat fails with a takedown attempt.
Borrisinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murat is fending him off so far but Borrisinov persists. Nope, Murat circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Murat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Murat should have avoided that one.
Borrisinov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murat avoids it really well and circles away.
Joachim Murat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov with a poor takedown
and Murat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov swings for the body but Murat moves out of range.
It looked like Murat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borrisinov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murat.
Murat wants to sweep but no luck.
Borrisinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borrisinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murat is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borrisinov wants to sweep here but Murat controlling him for the moment.
Borrisinov looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodimir Borrisinov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Borrisinov looks to land a left hand but Murat moved out of range nicely.
Murat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murat wants it to stay on the feet.
Borrisinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but Murat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borrisinov misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borrisinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Murat, which made it look bad.
It looked like Murat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joachim Murat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Nice shot by Borrisinov.
Murat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borrisinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murat.
It looked like Murat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borrisinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov tries for a takedown but Murat circles away easily
letting Murat counter with a right hand.
Murat gets a double leg takedown into Borrisinov's guard.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borrisinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Murat throwing strikes but missing.
Murat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murat's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Borrisinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borrisinov keeping full guard, as Murat tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murat trying to control but Borrisinov is working from the bottom.
Murat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Murat is looking to pass into half guard but Borrisinov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Borrisinov is in guard.
Borrisinov wants to pass the guard but Murat is keeping the position.
Murat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borrisinov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov trying to control but Murat is working from the bottom.
Murat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borrisinov cracks Murat with a solid left hand.
Murat looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Murat is really struggling to control Borrisinov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borrisinov misses with an uppercut
and Murat counters with a stiff right hand.
Borrisinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Murat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borrisinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borrisinov throws a shot from downtown. Murat moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov throws a lazy uppercut
and Murat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borrisinov thinking.
Borrisinov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murat postures up.
Murat trying to control the position from guard on top but Borrisinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borrisinov keeping full guard, as Murat tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murat content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joachim Murat dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Murat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borrisinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murat manages to avoid it.
Murat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Borrisinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Murat attempts a counter takedown but Borrisinov avoids it well and moves away.
Borrisinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borrisinov connects with a right hand. Murat shakes it off.
Murat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Borrisinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borrisinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murat is looking to counter punch.
Borrisinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Murat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borrisinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov cracks Murat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murat throws a hook but Borrisinov avoids it easily.
Borrisinov misses with a jab to the body
and Murat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borrisinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borrisinov sprawls and moves away.
Murat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borrisinov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murat on the side of the head.
Borrisinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murat attempts a counter takedown but Borrisinov avoids it well and moves away.
Borrisinov misses the shot to the body.
Murat slips a jab from Borrisinov.
A little feinted left hand from Murat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murat takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov misses with a right hand
and Murat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borrisinov misses with a shot to the body
and Murat counters with a left to the body.
Murat lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Borrisinov misses
and Borrisinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borrisinov swings widly with a right hand
letting Murat counter with a right hand.
Murat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Murat.
Borrisinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borrisinov has a takedown stuffed.
Murat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Borrisinov misses
and Murat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Murat counters with a nice double leg into side control. Borrisinov won't be happy with that.
Joachim Murat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Murat content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Borrisinov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Murat working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Borrisinov's thigh. Borrisinov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Murat wants to control from the top but Borrisinov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borrisinov is on top in guard.
Murat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murat 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.
Murat pulls Borrisinov in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joachim Murat.
I think Murat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joachim Murat!
An out of breath Joachim Murat thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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