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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajai Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg's entrance music is Don't Borg Out. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 cm
34
203 lbs
20 - 10 - 1 |
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194 cm
31
209 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Junior Borg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajai Hoo! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick from Borg lands but Hoo takes it in his stride. Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Hoo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Borg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tycoon Gym in the buildup to the fight. Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo moves out of range easily. Borg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borg misses with a head kick.
Hoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borg moves away. Borg throws a head kick that misses. Hoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A big left from Hoo misses. Hoo lands the left hand. A head kick misses from Borg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Borg misses with a head kick.
Borg misses with a head kick.
Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo moves out of range easily. Hoo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hoo avoids the head kick by Borg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hoo throws a looping overhand right but Borg ducks down to avoid it. Hoo misses with a wild body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Hoo. Hoo scores with a jab to the jaw. Borg throws a head kick that misses. Hoo shapes to counter with a head kick. Borg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Borg throws a head kick but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Borg moves out of range as Hoo throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Hoo. Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Borg throws a lazy head kick and Hoo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Borg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo moves out of range easily. Junior Borg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! A head kick misses from Borg. Hoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borg misses with a head kick.
Hoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Borg throws a head kick but Hoo moves out of range.
Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Borg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Borg is breathing heavily. Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo moves out of range easily. A lazy left from Hoo finds it's target. Hoo throws a jab when Borg was well out of range. Hoo looks for the body kick but Borg saw that one coming. Borg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoo.
Hoo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hoo throws an off balance right hand
and Borg counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hoo is lucky that one didn't land flush. Borg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Borg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoo.
Hoo lands a big uppercut and Borg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Borg looks OK. Hoo waves Borg back to his feet!
Borg is rocked!
It looks like Junior Borg has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Borg throws a head kick that misses. Borg avoids a kick to the body.
Borg is looking to counter with head kicks. Borg slips a jab from Hoo. Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo moves out of range easily. Borg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoo.
Borg misses with a head kick.
Borg throws a head kick but Hoo moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Borg. Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoo cracks Borg with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hoo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Borg to stand back up! Oh Borg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Borg seems to have got his legs back now. Hoo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Borg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A kick lands to the mid section there for Hoo. Borg blocks a head kick by Hoo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Borg avoids the head kick by Hoo.
A head kick misses from Borg. Borg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajai Hoo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Junior Borg's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Borg throws a head kick that misses. Borg throws a head kick that misses. Hoo scores with the left hand. Borg knows he should have avoided that one. Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ajai Hoo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Borg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Borg's guard. Hoo scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hoo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hoo is in close to Borg's body, working some short punches and elbows. Borg is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hoo dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Borg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hoo working the head and body with strikes. Borg is pushing Hoo's head away, looking to escape. Hoo manages to hold on to the position though. Hoo grinds an elbow into Borg's temple. Borg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hoo is controlling him well. Hoo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Borg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hoo has just dragged him back down to the mat. Borg bucks up and tries to throw Hoo off but instead Hoo has got his back! Hoo scores with punches to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Borg wants to get back to his feet. Hoo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Borg trying to get back to his feet but Hoo is in full control for now. Hoo lands an elbow to the side of the head. Borg is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Hoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Borg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Borg trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Hoo lands with a hammerfist to the side of Borg's head. Borg wants to get back to his feet. Borg is covering up but some of the strikes from Hoo are getting through and doing damage.
Borg is trying to get back to his feet but Hoo has full control of the position and if anything, Borg has just worked his way into a worse spot. Borg manages to stand up with Hoo still on his back. Eventually Hoo drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Borg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borg takes one to the side of the head.
Borg throws a head kick but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo cracks Borg with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ajai Hoo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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