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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baron Geisler (ranked 2863 p4p, 319 weight class) and Piotr Boryska (ranked 2360 p4p, 278 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baron Geisler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Boryska!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boryska lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boryska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geisler circles away quickly and effectively.
Boryska wants to slow Geisler down by chopping away at his legs.
Boryska throws a nice head kick!
Geisler is rocked!
Boryska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Boryska - just one landing.
Oh Geisler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boryska darts in looking for a takedown but Geisler gets double underhooks and turns Boryska into the cage.
Geisler is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Boryska releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boryska looks to score with a jab to the body but Geisler is just out of range.
Geisler seems to have got his legs back now.
Geisler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boryska.
It looks like Piotr Boryska has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geisler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Geisler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boryska slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Geisler thuds a left hand into Boryska's body.
Boryska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Geisler doesn't seem bothered though.
Piotr Boryska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Boryska. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boryska tries to bum rush Geisler with a series of wild strikes but Geisler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Geisler thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boryska blocks a head kick by Geisler.
Geisler misses with a wild body shot.
Boryska throws a counter combo.
Boryska connects with a high kick.
A combination from Boryska does no damage.
Geisler thumps Boryska with a low kick.
Geisler scores with a hook to the body. Boryska takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boryska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boryska has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Geisler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left and a right from Geisler both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geisler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boryska lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boryska lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boryska blocks a head kick by Geisler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geisler scores with a head kick. Boryska tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Geisler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A combination from Boryska does no damage.
Boryska scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Geisler.
As Geisler backs off Boryska throws a huge counter combo but Geisler manages to avoid it all.
A jab lands there for Boryska.
A head kick by Geisler misses
and Boryska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boryska throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Geisler blocks a head kick by Boryska.
Geisler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boryska staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geisler misses with a kick to the body
and Boryska counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boryska throwing shots but Geisler is blocking nicely.
Boryska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Geisler's head.
Geisler is concentrating on defense, preventing Boryska from advancing position.
Boryska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boryska with the ground and pound but Geisler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Boryska drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Geisler dives on top into guard.
Boryska throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Geisler lands a couple of digs.
Geisler stays in close to Boryska's body and controls the position.
Geisler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boryska has his foot on Geisler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Geisler works his way back into a safe position though.
Boryska is trying to keep Geisler in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geisler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boryska wants to sweep but no luck.
Boryska utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geisler stopping the sweep attempt from Boryska.
Geisler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boryska trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Boryska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Boryska's cut.
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.
Geisler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boryska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boryska lands with a nice combination. Geisler backs away looking to recover.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boryska.
Boryska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geisler circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boryska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geisler throws a series of punches but Boryska avoids them all with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Geisler.
Boryska misses with a takedown attempt - Geisler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boryska misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boryska slips under a jab.
Boryska throws a counter combo.
Geisler lands a head shot.
A head kick by Boryska misses
and Boryska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geisler scores with a leg kick.
Boryska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boryska misses with a combination
and Geisler counters with a low kick, right behind Boryska 's knee.
Geisler misses with a looping left.
Boryska blocks a leg kick.
Boryska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boryska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boryska takes a swing at Geisler's ribcage but misses.
Boryska jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Geisler.
Boryska avoids the head kick by Geisler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Geisler.
Boryska throws a right and a left that Geisler avoids nicely.
Boryska misses with the body kick
and Geisler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Piotr Boryska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Boryska.
Boryska looks for the body kick but Geisler saw that one coming.
Geisler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boryska.
Geisler lands a high kick!
Boryska is rocked!
Boryska tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Geisler misses the target.
Boryska is still on wobbly legs! Can Geisler finish him?
A punch combination from Boryska misses.
Boryska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boryska seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boryska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Geisler.
Geisler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boryska misses with a series of wild punches.
Geisler scores with a push kick.
Boryska chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boryska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boryska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boryska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Boryska.
Boryska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Geisler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boryska keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Geisler misses with a body shot.
Geisler throws a lazy uppercut
and Boryska counters with a series of strikes. Geisler will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boryska throws a head kick that half lands.
Geisler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boryska is breathing heavily.
Geisler lands a head shot.
Boryska takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Geisler throws a leg kick but Boryska sees it coming and moves out of range.
Geisler cracks a nice hook into Boryska's ribs.
Boryska shoots in for a double leg but Geisler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Geisler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boryska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Baron Geisler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piotr Boryska's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boryska checks a leg kick nicely.
Boryska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geisler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Geisler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boryska throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Geisler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boryska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boryska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geisler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Piotr Boryska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Geisler works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska tries to land a front kick but Geisler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boryska scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Geisler tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boryska scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geisler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boryska throws a sloppy head kick and Geisler moves out of range easily.
Boryska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decent striking displayed by Geisler there.
Geisler with a nice cross.
Boryska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boryska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boryska fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Geisler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boryska checks it well.
Geisler drops Boryska with a beautiful combination! Boryska stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Geisler is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geisler avoids the head kick by Boryska.
Geisler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geisler misses with an uppercut.
Geisler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Geisler blocks a head kick by Boryska.
Geisler blocks a head kick by Boryska.
A head kick misses from Geisler.
As Geisler backs off Boryska throws a huge counter combo but Geisler manages to avoid it all.
Boryska fails to land with a series of punches.
Boryska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Geisler counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boryska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geisler throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boryska avoids it.
Boryska is looking to score with low kicks.
Geisler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baron Geisler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boryska blocks a head kick by Geisler.
Geisler sizes up Boryska with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That has opened up Piotr Boryska's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geisler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Geisler drops Boryska with a naaaaasty hook - Boryska is in real trouble here! Geisler dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baron Geisler!
An out of breath Baron Geisler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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