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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al Borlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rinc Ribble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rinc Ribble will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Borlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rinc Ribble!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribble moves in looking to clinch but Borlin pushes him off.
Ribble is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borlin dips to his left and cracks Ribble with an uppercut!
Ribble is looking to clinch.
Ribble is looking to clinch but Borlin is avoiding it.
Ribble ducks right into an uppercut from Borlin.
Borlin clobbers Ribble with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Borlin rushes Ribble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Borlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Borlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Borlin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ribble throws an elbow but misses.
Borlin stalling in the clinch but Ribble improves position.
Ribble pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ribble.
Ribble misses with an elbow strike.
Ribble throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ribble throws an elbow but it misses.
Ribble comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ribble jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Borlin walks away with a smile on his face. Ribble gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Borlin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Borlin tests Ribble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribble closes the distance but Borlin moves to the side
and Borlin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ribble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ribble gets a clinch.
Ribble throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribble throws an elbow that misses.
Ribble jumps guard but Borlin stands there with Ribble around his waist. Ribble gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Borlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribble looks gassed!
Borlin can't break the clinch.
Ribble pushes off an throws an elbow but Borlin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Borlin.
Borlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribble backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ribble.
Borlin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ribble or not.
Ribble prevents Borlin from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Borlin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ribble.
Borlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Borlin slowing the pace effectively.
Ribble throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Borlin wants to get back to striking at distance but Ribble won't allow it.
Borlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribble closes the distance looking to clinch
and Borlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Borlin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Borlin stalls.
Ribble creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Borlin stalls.
Borlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borlin has had enough of the clinch but Ribble keeps him there for the moment.
Borlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Borlin tries to circle away but Ribble has him pinned against the cage.
Borlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ribble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Borlin manages to break the clinch.
Borlin lands a glancing blow to the side of Ribble's head.
A jab from Borlin does it's job there.
Borlin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Borlin clinches up with Ribble and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Borlin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Borlin gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Borlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borlin pushes Ribble back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borlin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Borlin lands a nice uppercut.
Borlin manages to break the clinch.
Borlin closes the distance and clinches.
Borlin is trying to force a seperation but Ribble has the dominant position.
Borlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribble drops his hands momentarily and Borlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Borlin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borlin.
Borlin wants to get back to striking at distance but Ribble won't allow it.
Borlin breaks from the clinch.
Borlin closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Borlin.
Ribble throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Borlin manages to break the clinch.
Ribble is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Borlin.
Borlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borlin lands a really nice looking cross but Ribble seems unphased.
Borlin scores with a hook to the body. Ribble takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Borlin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Borlin looks to land a combination. Ribble sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Borlin rushes Ribble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ribble throws an elbow but misses.
Borlin blocks an elbow strike.
Borlin is trying to break the clinch but Ribble is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ribble just misses with a elbow thrown towards Borlin's brow.
Borlin is trying to break free.
Borlin dodges an elbow strike from Ribble.
Borlin tries to circle away but Ribble has him pinned against the cage.
Borlin tries to break free but Ribble pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borlin.
Borlin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Borlin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ribble gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borlin.
Ribble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribble wants to clinch but Borlin slips to the side
and Borlin counters with a three punch combo that has Ribble backing up. Ribble nods at Borlin to acknowledge the strikes.
Borlin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Borlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribble clinches but Borlin breaks the clinch
and Ribble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borlin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Borlin does it's job there.
Borlin lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Borlin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ribble wants to clinch but Borlin slips to the side
and Ribble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Borlin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Borlin counters with a series of strikes. Ribble will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ribble wants to clinch
enabling Borlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Borlin works over Ribble's head and body with a nice combination.
Ribble shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ribble looks to clinch
and Borlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borlin closes the distance and clinches.
Ribble looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ribble throws an elbow but it misses.
Ribble misses with an elbow strike.
Borlin avoids a wild elbow strike from Ribble.
Borlin avoids a wild elbow strike from Ribble.
Borlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Borlin controlling the action here for a moment.
Ribble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ribble tries to keep at a distance but Borlin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Borlin is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribble keeps control of Borlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Borlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Borlin is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Borlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borlin blocks an elbow strike.
Borlin dodges an elbow strike from Ribble.
Borlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribble looks to clinch
and Borlin counters by moving into the clinch.
Borlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribbles head.
Borlin stalling against the cage.
Borlin wants to break free but Ribble has control.
Borlin lands a left hand.
Ribble tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Borlin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ribble has him pressed against the cage.
Borlin blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ribble pushes off an throws an elbow but Borlin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Borlin has had enough of the clinch but Ribble keeps him there for the moment.
Borlin dodges an elbow strike from Ribble.
Ribble has Borlin pressed against the cage, preventing Borlin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ribble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Borlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ribble tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Borlin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Borlin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribble darts in trying to clinch
and Borlin counters with a right hand to the body.
Ribble darts in trying to clinch
and Borlin moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ribble.
Borlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribble looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Borlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Borlin taking a breather.
Ribble fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Borlin blocks the elbow strike.
Borlin working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribble throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Borlin avoids a wild elbow strike from Ribble.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ribble throws an elbow but misses.
Borlin lands a nice uppercut.
Ribble pushes off an throws an elbow but Borlin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Borlin takes an elbow to the temple.
Ribble throws an elbow that misses.
Borlin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Borlin blocks an elbow strike.
Borlin avoids a wild elbow strike from Ribble.
Ribble tries to pull guard but Borlin won't allow it.
Al Borlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rinc Ribble.
Borlin lands a left hand.
Ribble misses with an elbow strike.
Borlin blocks an elbow strike from Ribble.
Ribble creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ribble keeps control of Borlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ribble misses with an elbow over the top.
Borlin is looking to break free of the clinch but Ribble has double underhooks.
Borlin avoids the elbow strike from Ribble, against the cage.
Ribble prevents Borlin from breaking the clinch.
Borlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribble backwards.
Ribble comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ribble.
Still in the clinch, Borlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four 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.
Ribble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribble tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Borlin counters with a right hand to the body.
Ribble closes the distance looking to clinch
and Borlin counters by moving into the clinch.
Ribble throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Borlin blocks an elbow strike.
Borlin blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ribble.
Borlin pushes Ribble back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ribble closes the distance looking to clinch
and Borlin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Borlin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borlin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from Borlin.
Borlin dodges an elbow strike from Ribble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Borlin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ribble closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Borlin counter with a right hand.
Ribble clinches but Borlin breaks the clinch
and Borlin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rinc Ribble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ribble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borlin.
A right-left combo lands from Borlin.
Ribble darts in trying to clinch
and Borlin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribble tries to pull guard but Borlin holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribble drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ribble throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribble backwards.
Borlin trying to stall but Ribble improves his position.
Borlin takes an elbow to the temple.
Borlin dodges an elbow strike from Ribble.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ribble just misses with a elbow thrown towards Borlin's brow.
Ribble misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Borlin.
Ribble misses with an elbow strike.
Borlin taking a breather.
Ribble misses with an elbow strike.
Borlin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Borlin tries to break free but Ribble pushes him back against the cage.
Borlin avoids a wild elbow strike from Ribble.
Ribble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Borlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borlin lands with a light punch inside.
Borlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Borlin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ribble throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Borlin scores with a shot to the side of Ribble's head.
Borlin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ribble up against the cage.
Ribble pushes off an throws an elbow but Borlin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ribble throws an elbow but misses.
Borlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borlin lands a really nice looking cross but Ribble seems unphased.
Ribble tries to clinch up
and Borlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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.
Ribble wants to clinch
enabling Borlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribble has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Borlin has managed to clinch.
Ribble throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Borlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Borlin gets through Ribble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Borlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ribble creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ribble lands an elbow inside.
Borlin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ribble.
Ribble lands an elbow inside.
Borlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borlin throws a good cross that connects.
Borlin digs a good body shot into Ribble's ribs.
Good exchange - Borlin coming out on top.
Ribble darts in trying to clinch
and Borlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribble tries to clinch up
and Borlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borlin moves into range and clinches up with Ribble.
Ribble breaks from the clinch.
Borlin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Borlin counters with a series of strikes. Ribble will be more careful next time no doubt.
Borlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribble closes the distance looking to clinch
and Borlin counters by moving into the clinch.
Borlin blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ribble creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ribble working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Borlin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ribble is keeping busy.
Ribble gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Borlin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Borlin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borlin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Borlin avoids a wild elbow strike from Ribble.
Borlin avoids a wild elbow strike from Ribble.
Ribble comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ribble misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ribble throws an elbow but misses.
Borlin stalling against the cage.
Borlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Borlin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Borlin blocks an elbow strike from Ribble.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ribble.
Borlin avoids a wild elbow strike from Ribble.
Borlin scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribble lands an elbow just above Borlin 's eye.
Borlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ribble just misses with a elbow thrown towards Borlin's brow.
Borlin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rinc Ribble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot in the inside from Borlin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Borlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Borlin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Borlin!
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