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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gab Showman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guigui Borgne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gab Showman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Guigui Borgne's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Showman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 32 - 1, fighting out of New York, Guigui Borgne!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgne shoots in looking for a takedown but Showman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borgne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Borgne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Borgne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Showman tries to bench press Borgne off him but Borgne keeps the position.
Showman taking a bit of punishment here - Borgne scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Showman is looking to regain half guard here but Borgne keeps moving and retains side control.
Borgne cracks Showman with a big right hand but Showman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Showman's face as Borgne controls the position.
Showman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Borgne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Showman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Showman taking some punishment here, with Borgne in his half guard.
Showman is staying active underneath Borgne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Showman tries to roll over but Borgne keeps him under control.
Showman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgne is working for a submission of some sort.
Borgne is trying to control. Showman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borgne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Showman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgne pulls his head out easily.
Borgne prevents Showman from improving his position.
Borgne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Showman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borgne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Showman's head.
Borgne is trying to control the action in half guard but Showman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Showman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showman won't allow Borgne to pass to mount.
Borgne slips a nice elbow through Showman's hands, connecting with Showman's forehead.
Borgne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borgne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Showman keeps working.
Showman is looking for a sweep. Borgne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borgne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Showman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Showman wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Borgne seems content to control.
Showman actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Showman keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borgne lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Showman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgne pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Showman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Showman is looking to improve his position.
Borgne performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showman looking for submissions off his back.
Showman wants to get back to full guard.
Showman looking for submissions off his back.
Showman wants to improve his position but Borgne is controlling well.
Borgne is looking for a kimura here.
Borgne trying to pass the guard but Showman defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Showman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guigui Borgne dominated that 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.
Showman works the jab nicely.
Showman gets caught napping as Borgne dives in and scores a takedown. Showman manages to retain guard.
Showman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Showman has his foot on Borgne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borgne works his way back into a safe position though.
Borgne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Borgne landing with the ground and pound.
Borgne content to stall in guard here.
Borgne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borgne pushes down on Showman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borgne in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showman is refusing to be controlled, as Borgne sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Borgne connects with a nice short shot to Showman's temple.
Borgne not doing much here.
Showman actively working from the bottom here.
Borgne is nestled in close to Showman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Showman wants to get back to full guard.
Showman won't allow Borgne to pass to mount.
Showman actively working from the bottom here.
Showman is looking for a sweep. Borgne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Showman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Borgne wants to control from the top but Showman keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Showman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgne is one step ahead there.
Showman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgne is aware though and is defending well.
Guigui Borgne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Showman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgne defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borgne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borgne chips away with some ground and pound.
Showman is looking for a triangle but Borgne pushes his legs off easily.
Borgne controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgne defends it easily.
Borgne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Showman is looking for a triangle here but Borgne uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Showman is not content to let Borgne control the position.
Showman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Borgne is nestled in close to Showman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Showman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgne pulls his head out easily.
Borgne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgne trying to control the pace.
Borgne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borgne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Showman actively working from the bottom here.
Borgne wants to control but Showman is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borgne lands a nice short elbow.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borgne working the head and body with strikes.
Borgne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Showman is refusing to be controlled, as Borgne sits in half guard.
Borgne passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Showman!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guigui Borgne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Borgne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Showman counters with a two punch combo.
Borgne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Borgne or perhaps it was just good defense by Showman which made him look bad.
Gab Showman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guigui Borgne.
Showman slaps away a takedown attempt from Borgne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Showman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Showman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Borgne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Showman lands a body shot.
Borgne fails with a takedown attempt.
Showman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Guigui Borgne has been cut.
Borgne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgne dives in and grabs Showman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Showman pushes down on Borgne's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showman cracks Borgne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Showman lands a high kick!
Oooooh!!! Showman has knocked Borgne down with a huge combo! Showman steps away and waves a wobbly Borgne back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Borgne is rocked!
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!
Showman cracks Borgne with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Borgne falls to his knees and Showman doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gab Showman!
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energy
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hype
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