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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demitri Borschtanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Borschtanoff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Darude - Sandstorm. Davis has chosen Atomic Dog - George Clinton as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demitri Borschtanoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Larry Davis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Borschtanoff lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Davis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Davis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Davis blocks a head kick by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff lands a nice shot to the body.
Borschtanoff misses with a body kick.
Borschtanoff wants to land a leg kick but Davis is out of range.
Borschtanoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borschtanoff tries to work over Davis's front leg with a kick but Davis checks it.
Borschtanoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Borschtanoff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Borschtanoff misses
and Davis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Borschtanoff's guard now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Borschtanoff has a closed guard, preventing Davis from standing up.
Borschtanoff controlling Davis's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Larry Davis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Borschtanoff shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borschtanoff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davis quickly recovers to half guard.
Borschtanoff is looking for a kimura but Davis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borschtanoff to get the leverage.
Davis is looking to escape.
Borschtanoff controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borschtanoff wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff working over Davis with some ground and pound. Davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borschtanoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Borschtanoff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borschtanoff wants to pass to mount but Davis is defending the position.
Borschtanoff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis is trying to stand up here but Borschtanoff is controlling him well.
Borschtanoff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borschtanoff wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
Borschtanoff is looking for a kimura but Davis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borschtanoff to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borschtanoff in particular looking to stall.
Borschtanoff throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is staying active underneath Borschtanoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Borschtanoff 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 warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borschtanoff misses with a head shot. Davis uses the momentum to regain guard.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Borschtanoff from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davis leaves Borschtanoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Borschtanoff misses with a low kick.
Davis blocks a head kick by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davis moves out of range as Borschtanoff throws a body kick.
Borschtanoff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Davis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Borschtanoff misses with a low kick.
Borschtanoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Borschtanoff throws a lazy head kick
and Davis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Borschtanoff!
Davis working away.
Borschtanoff is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff holding on.
Borschtanoff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Davis tries to stand but Borschtanoff is controlling his head.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Demitri Borschtanoff just wasn't active enough.
Borschtanoff does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two 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.
Davis moves out of range of the leg kick from Borschtanoff.
Larry Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff wants to land a leg kick but Davis is out of range.
A low kick from Borschtanoff is predictable there
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Borschtanoff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Borschtanoff finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick but Davis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Borschtanoff.
A clash of legs there as Davis blocks the low kick.
Borschtanoff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff misses with a low kick.
Borschtanoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borschtanoff throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Davis checks a leg kick nicely.
Davis avoids the head kick by Borschtanoff.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Borschtanoff lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Davis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Davis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Davis.
The referee is keeping an eye on Davis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Borschtanoff looking to stall.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Borschtanoff after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Davis blocking some punches.
Borschtanoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick that misses.
Davis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Borschtanoff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borschtanoff misses with a leg kick
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Borschtanoff lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Borschtanoff walks away with a smile on his face. Davis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Demitri Borschtanoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Davis.
Borschtanoff throws a lazy head kick
and Davis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Borschtanoff's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borschtanoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Borschtanoff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Davis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Davis.
Davis gets through Borschtanoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davis blocking some punches.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Borschtanoff controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Davis cracks Borschtanoff with a nice body shot.
Borschtanoff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borschtanoff is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Davis fails to pull guard.
Davis prevents Borschtanoff from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borschtanoff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borschtanoff wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Davis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Borschtanoff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
Borschtanoff stalling in the clinch but Davis improves position.
Borschtanoff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Borschtanoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis is looking to control Borschtanoff's arms but Borschtanoff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davis has his back to the cage.
Davis has Borschtanoff pressed against the cage.
Borschtanoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Demitri Borschtanoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Davis.
Borschtanoff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borschtanoff breaks the clinch.
Davis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Borschtanoff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davis blocks a head kick by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff misses with a leg kick.
Borschtanoff misses with a leg kick.
Borschtanoff throws a low kick but Davis moves out of range easily.
Borschtanoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Borschtanoff won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borschtanoff tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to stand but Borschtanoff is controlling his arm.
Borschtanoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Larry Davis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Borschtanoff shoots in and gets a takedown into Davis's guard.
Borschtanoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davis wants to stand but Borschtanoff is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borschtanoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borschtanoff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Borschtanoff trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Borschtanoff misses with a leg kick
and Davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davis.
Davis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Larry Davis.
Borschtanoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis blocks a head kick by Borschtanoff.
Demitri Borschtanoff is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Borschtanoff, right into the meat.
Borschtanoff throws the kick towards the body but Davis avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Borschtanoff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borschtanoff misses with a body kick.
Borschtanoff is looking to chop away at Davis's legs.
Davis blocks a low kick nicely.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Borschtanoff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borschtanoff misses with some punches.
Davis jumps guard and drags Borschtanoff to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Borschtanoff controls from within his opponent's guard.
Borschtanoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Borschtanoff from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Demitri Borschtanoff.
A bone on bone clash there as Davis blocks the leg kick.
Davis blocks a head kick by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff throws a front kick that sends Davis stumbling back into the cage.
Borschtanoff misses with a kick to the body.
Borschtanoff is looking to chop away at Davis's legs.
Davis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Borschtanoff.
Davis checks a leg kick nicely.
Borschtanoff shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Borschtanoff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Borschtanoff tries to land a leg kick but Davis saw it coming and moves away.
Borschtanoff throws a sloppy head kick
and Davis counters by clinching up.
Borschtanoff is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Davis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to slow down the pace here.
Davis pulls guard successfully.
Borschtanoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borschtanoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borschtanoff wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borschtanoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff had his way with Larry Davis in that round.
That's time! Borschtanoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Borschtanoff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Borschtanoff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Davis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Borschtanoff misses with a leg kick
and Davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Borschtanoff is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
Davis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Borschtanoff.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
Borschtanoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Borschtanoff is pressed up against the cage. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Borschtanoff down to the mat. Borschtanoff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Borschtanoff misses with a low kick as Davis jumps back.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick
and Davis counters with a solid body kick.
A low kick from Borschtanoff is predictable there
and Davis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Borschtanoff's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borschtanoff does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Borschtanoff thows a leg kick but Davis checks it
and Davis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Borschtanoff!
Davis wants to stand but Borschtanoff has his arm trapped.
Davis stands up.
Davis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Larry Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard.
Borschtanoff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borschtanoff trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Borschtanoff throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Borschtanoff working a defensive guard but Davis passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff is controlling Davis's trapped leg to prevent Davis from advancing to side control.
Borschtanoff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Borschtanoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Demitri Borschtanoff just wasn't active enough.
Borschtanoff tries to land a leg kick but Davis saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Borschtanoff misses
and Davis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Borschtanoff really felt that one!
Davis blocks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Borschtanoff - that will leave a mark!
Davis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff works Davis's body with a nice hook.
Borschtanoff throws a head kick that misses
and Davis counters with a solid body kick.
Borschtanoff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Davis is out of range and Borschtanoff settles back down.
Demitri Borschtanoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borschtanoff tries to land a leg kick but Davis saw it coming and moves away.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick
and Davis counters with a body kick that stops Borschtanoff in his tracks momentarily.
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 Demitri Borschtanoff.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borschtanoff, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demitri Borschtanoff!
Demitri Borschtanoff retains his lightweight title!
Demitri Borschtanoff seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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