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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rik Borburgh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Poison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Poison acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rik Borburgh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Poison!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borburgh misses with a takedown
and Poison counters with a nice kick to the body.
Borburgh fails with the takedown
and Poison counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Borburgh misses with a takedown attempt
and Poison counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rik Borburgh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borburgh is breathing heavily.
Borburgh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Poison defends well and Borburgh ends up having to push Poison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Borburgh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poison prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Poison.
Borburgh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Borburgh letting Poison take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Borburgh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poison unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Poison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poison shoots in and bounces Borburgh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Poison throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poison wants to control from the top but Borburgh keeps moving.
Poison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poison drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Borburgh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poison has Borburgh in his guard.
Poison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borburgh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borburgh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poison is controlling Borburgh's posture.
Borburgh trying to control but Poison is working from the bottom.
Borburgh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Borburgh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Borburgh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borburgh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borburgh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borburgh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Poison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poison is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Borburgh controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bryan Poison was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Borburgh darts in looking for a takedown but Poison gets double underhooks and turns Borburgh into the cage.
Poison gets underhooks to prevent Borburgh's takedown attempt.
Poison misses with a knee to the head.
Borburgh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poison prevents it.
Poison breaks from the clinch.
Poison manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Borburgh on his heels. He'll look to pass Borburgh's guard now, I'm sure.
Borburgh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borburgh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poison has managed to get both his arms back between Borburgh's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poison pushing down on Borburgh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Poison dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Poison throws a head kick that misses.
Borburgh gets caught napping as Poison dives in and scores a takedown. Borburgh manages to retain guard.
Poison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borburgh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poison has managed to get both his arms back between Borburgh's legs - danger averted.
Poison throws a big right hand that misses.
Poison drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Borburgh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poison has Borburgh in his guard.
Poison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poison keeping full guard, as Borburgh tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poison is looking to stand up but Borburgh isn't so interested in that idea.
Poison looking to control.
Borburgh trying to control the position from guard on top but Poison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryan Poison has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bryan Poison wasn't active enough on the ground.
Borburgh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Borburgh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Poison counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poison shoots in and gets a takedown into Borburgh's guard.
Poison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borburgh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poison tries to free his leg and advance position but Borburgh is retaining full guard.
Poison trying to control but Borburgh is working from the bottom.
Poison throws a strike but Borburgh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Borburgh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borburgh wants to control from the top but Poison keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poison trying to control the position.
Borburgh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Borburgh working away.
Borburgh is trying to get an arm triangle but Poison is defending well.
Borburgh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poison, who protects the arm well.
Borburgh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poison pushes Borburgh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Borburgh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Poison is looking to reverse the position.
Borburgh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Borburgh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poison is looking to regain half guard here but Borburgh keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryan Poison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Borburgh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Borburgh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poison tries to avoid it but Borburgh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poison to the ground. Poison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Poison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Poison swings around for an armbar but Borburgh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Poison's guard.
Poison looking to control.
Poison wants to get back to his feet but Borburgh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Borburgh trying to control but Poison is working from the bottom.
Poison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poison trying to control the position.
Borburgh trying to control but Poison is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borburgh is really struggling to control Poison but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rik Borburgh.
Borburgh misses with a takedown
and Poison counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rik Borburgh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borburgh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Poison counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rik Borburgh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poison passes Borburgh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Poison is keen to just control but Borburgh is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borburgh tries to get to full guard but Poison has control of the leg.
Poison is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borburgh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borburgh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Poison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poison is trying to work for a kimura but Borburgh is defending well.
Poison wants to advance to full mount but Borburgh doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Poison throws an elbow that misses. Borburgh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Poison's guard. Nice move by Borburgh!
Borburgh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borburgh wants to control from the top but Poison keeps moving.
Borburgh drops back looking for a leg! Poison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poison manages to kick Borburgh off! Borburgh jumps back into Poison's guard.
Borburgh trying to control the position from guard on top but Poison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rik Borburgh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borburgh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bryan Poison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Borburgh won't allow Poison to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Poison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Poison!
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energy
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RATING
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