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Event:
Bust up by the Beach
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Borjigin throws a jab when Romanov was well out of range.
Romanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borjigin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Romanov. Beautiful body shot.
Borjigin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romanov staying out of range there.
Borjigin misses with an uppercut. Romanov saw that one coming.
Romanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Borjigin misses the jab.
Romanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight.
Romanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Romanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanov moves out of range as Borjigin strikes.
Romanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Borjigin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borjigin throws the left hand but Romanov avoids the punch easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Borjigin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanov misses the target.
Borjigin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Borjigin throws a jab when Romanov was well out of range.
Borjigin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A big right from Borjigin misses.
A big left from Borjigin misses.
A left lands for Romanov.
Borjigin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanov.
Borjigin tries to clinch up.
Borjigin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Borjigin misses the jab.
Borjigin throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Romanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Borjigin's guard.
Romanov cracks Borjigin with a solid left hand.
Borjigin working a defensive guard here.
Borjigin keeping moving, preventing Romanov from controlling successfully.
Borjigin managing to control the position.
Romanov works over Borjigin with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Borjigin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romanov.
Borjigin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borjigin keeping moving, preventing Romanov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Borjigin controlling Romanov's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov postures up in Borjigin's guard and throws a big left but Borjigin blocks it.
Romanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romanov trying to control but Borjigin is working from the bottom.
Borjigin has control of Romanov's left arm, preventing Romanov from doing any damage. #T3#
Borjigin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Romanov postures up in Borjigin's guard and throws a big left but Borjigin blocks it.
Borjigin seems keen to control Romanov's posture.
Borjigin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romanov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Romanov is trying to keep Borjigin in close.
Romanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romanov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Borjigin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romanov.
Romanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Romanov 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.
Romanov throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borjigin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borjigin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borjigin can't keep his opponent in guard - Romanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Romanov dominated that round.
That's time! Romanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Borjigin defending well as Romanov loads up on a big left hand.
Romanov slips a jab from Borjigin.
Romanov is looking to counter punch.
Borjigin throws a hook but Romanov avoids it easily.
Borjigin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temujin Borjigin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borjigin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romanov.
Borjigin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Romanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Borjigin avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
Borjigin connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Romanov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romanov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Borjigin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Romanov working Borjigin over with strikes. #T1#
Borjigin wants to get back to full guard.
Borjigin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borjigin.
Romanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borjigin can do to turn this around?
Borjigin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Borjigin keeps moving.
Romanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borjigin looking to control.
Romanov throws an elbow that misses. Borjigin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romanov's guard. Nice move by Borjigin!#REVB#
Romanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Romanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Borjigin is controlling Romanov's trapped leg to prevent Romanov from advancing to side control.
Romanov working Borjigin over with strikes.
Romanov throwing shots but Borjigin is blocking nicely.
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. Romanov connects with a nice short shot to Borjigin's temple.
Borjigin is looking to improve his position.
Borjigin trying to control but Romanov postures up.
Romanov throwing shots but Borjigin is blocking nicely.
Romanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Borjigin defending well though. #T3#
Romanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romanov thows a huge punch but Borjigin dodges it nicely.
Borjigin wants to improve his position but Romanov is controlling well.
Romanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Romanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Borjigin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borjigin is positioning himself well to prevent Romanov advancing to mount.
Borjigin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Romanov.
Romanov trying to control but Borjigin is working from the bottom.
Romanov throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Romanov wants to control from the top but Borjigin keeps moving.
Borjigin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borjigin looking for a sweep. Not yet Borjigin, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romanov throws an overhand right that lands on Borjigin's shoulder, as Borjigin tries to avoid the shot.
Romanov slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanov slips under a jab.
Romanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romanov keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Borjigin misses its intended target.
Romanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Borjigin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romanov, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Romanov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Romanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borjigin tries to close the distance and clinch but Romanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romanov slips under a jab.
Borjigin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romanov tries to counter with a takedown but Borjigin is quick to defend against it.
Borjigin throws a jab when Romanov was well out of range.
Romanov is looking to counter punch.
Borjigin throws a jab but it's blocked by Romanov.
Borjigin misses with an uppercut. Romanov saw that one coming.
Dimitri Romanov is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romanov.
Borjigin misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borjigin misses with an uppercut. Romanov saw that one coming.
Borjigin misses with a looping left.
Romanov fails with the takedown.#T1#
Romanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Borjigin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Borjigin throws a poor cross that misses
and Romanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borjigin throws a jab but it's blocked by Romanov.
Borjigin throws a poor cross that misses
and Borjigin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Borjigin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romanov.
Borjigin throws a jab but it's blocked by Romanov.
Borjigin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romanov connects with a crisp jab.
Borjigin throws a jab when Romanov was well out of range.
Borjigin tries to close the distance and clinch but Romanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Romanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borjigin doesn't seem phased though.
Temujin Borjigin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Borjigin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borjigin needs to keep his hands up - Romanov had a free shot at his head there.
Borjigin misses with a hook.
Temujin Borjigin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borjigin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov throws a hook but Borjigin blocks it.
Borjigin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Romanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borjigin throws out a loose jab but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Borjigin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Romanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borjigin misses the jab.
Borjigin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Romanov.
Romanov misses with an uppercut.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borjigin as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Romanov tries for a takedown but Borjigin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borjigin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Borjigin throws a lazy uppercut
and Romanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romanov misses with a hook.
Borjigin loads up on a big right hand but Romanov slips the punch.
Borjigin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romanov.
Romanov lands with a cross.
Romanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Romanov.
Borjigin walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Romanov gets tackled into the cage by Borjigin. Borjigin maintains the clinch.
Borjigin trying to control the position but instead, Romanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Borjigin into the cage.#T4#
Romanov lands with a right to the head.
Borjigin goes for a takedown attempt but Romanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Borjigin misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Borjigin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romanov cracks Borjigin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Borjigin throws a jab when Romanov was well out of range.
Romanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borjigin throws out the jab.
Romanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Borjigin tries to clinch up.
A big right from Romanov misses.
Borjigin throws a poor cross that misses
and Romanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borjigin misses with a looping left.
Dimitri Romanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romanov lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Romanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romanov, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Romanov!
A victorious Dimitri Romanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Banter at the Beach
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Wobble shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borjigin as he jumps to the side.
Borjigin lands a glancing blow to the side of Wobble's head.
Wobble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Borjigin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wobble keeps the fight on the outside.
Borjigin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wobble in his tracks.
Good standup being displayed there by Borjigin as he connects with a hook.
Borjigin moves to clinch but Wobble breaks away #TD2#
and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Borjigin won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Borjigin is trying to control Wobble's posture but Wobble avoids it.
Wobble grinds an elbow into Borjigin's temple.
Wobble working away.
Borjigin is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Wobble controls the position.
Wobble in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Borjigin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in Island Safe Space inform me that Wobble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wobble lands a nice forearm strike.
Borjigin controls the position for a moment.
Wobble trying to control the action but Borjigin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wobble working away.
Borjigin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wobble off and has taken his back!
Wobble looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Borjigin misses with an elbow to the head.
Borjigin missing with strikes.
Borjigin gets his hands free as Wobble looks to control.
Borjigin scores with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Borjigin looking for the choke but no joy.
Wobble is really stuck here.
#T3#
Wobble is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Borjigin looking for the choke but no joy.
Wobble tries to escape the position.
Borjigin looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Borjigin wants to control but Wobble manages to buck him off and is now in Borjigin's guard! Nice work there by Wobble!
Wobble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borjigin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Wobble is pushing down on Borjigin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Borjigin is fighting to maintain full guard but Wobble has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wobble controlling the pace.
Borjigin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borjigin trying to control but Wobble postures up.
Wobble wants to control but Borjigin is keeping him busy.
Wobble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wobble prevents Borjigin from improving his position.
Wobble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wobble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Temujin Borjigin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Borjigin throws a jab when Wobble was well out of range.
Borjigin tests Wobble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wobble walks into a straight right hand from Borjigin.
Borjigin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Borjigin lunges at Wobble with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wobble's hand.
Borjigin wants to clinch#TD2#
and Wobble counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Borjigin!
Borjigin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wobble easily slips into full mount!
Borjigin tries to lock up and control but Wobble gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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!
Borjigin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Borjigin controlling the position for now.
Borjigin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jah Wobble has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Borjigin holds on and takes a little breather.
Wobble working some strikes from top position.
Borjigin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wobble is now in half guard.
Wobble is nestled in close to Borjigin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Borjigin is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wobble lands a nice short elbow.
Borjigin manages to get to full guard.
Wobble scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wobble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wobble stands up over Borjigin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Wobble is working Borjigin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wobble controlling from the top position.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Borjigin keeps moving.
Borjigin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wobble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wobble landing some decent shots from guard.
Borjigin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borjigin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wobble controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Borjigin managing to control the position.
Wobble landing with the ground and pound.
Wobble scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borjigin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wobble controlling from the top position.
Wobble with a nice head shot there.
Wobble scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Wobble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borjigin keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Wobble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wobble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wobble landing some decent shots from guard.
Borjigin wants to sweep here but Wobble controlling him for the moment.
Wobble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Borjigin wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wobble controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Wobble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wobble moves out of range as Borjigin strikes.
Borjigin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wobble walks into a stiff left hand from Borjigin.
Wobble tries for a takedown but Borjigin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wobble misses with a takedown #TD#
and Borjigin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Borjigin seems to be working for a kimura but Wobble defends the submission attempt.
Wobble is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wobble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wobble has control of Borjigin's left arm, preventing Borjigin from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wobble can do anything to dispel that myth.
Borjigin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borjigin works over Wobble with some ground and pound from guard.
Borjigin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borjigin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wobble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borjigin throws a strike but Wobble rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Borjigin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wobble.
Wobble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Wobble looking to pass the guard.
Wobble is looking to work some ground and pound but Borjigin has wrist control.
Wobble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borjigin working a defensive guard here.
Borjigin wants to hit a switch here but Wobble passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Borjigin there!
Wobble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borjigin is looking to escape. #T3#
Borjigin tries to hold on but Wobble postures up.
Wobble tries to control but Borjigin wriggling away.
BOOM! Wobble connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wobble is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wobble landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wobble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wobble in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wobble lands a big elbow.
Wobble controlling the position easily from mount.
Borjigin is bucking up trying to escape but Wobble cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Borjigin tries to hold on but Wobble pushes him away.
Wobble prevents Borjigin from getting the reversal.
Wobble raining down shots from the mount!
Wobble landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wobble avoids the attempt from Borjigin to control.
Wobble with the ground and pound from mount.
Wobble dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Wobble connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC2#
Borjigin is rocked!
Wobble tries to control but Borjigin wriggling away.
Wobble scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jah Wobble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wobble has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jah Wobble!
A relieved looking Jah Wobble thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Bludgers by the Beach
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Shelby slips under a jab from Borjigin.
Borjigin throws a hook but Shelby avoids it easily.
Shelby has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Borjigin is just out of range.
Shelby jabs Borjigin right on the nose. Borjigin blinks but takes it well.
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borjigin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Borjigin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borjigin misses with an uppercut.
Borjigin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shelby is looking to counter punch.
Borjigin tries to clinch up.
Shelby looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Borjigin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Borjigin is just out of range.
Borjigin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shelby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Borjigin scrambles back to his feet.
Borjigin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Borjigin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shelby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borjigin somewhat.#T1#
Shelby throws a looping overhand right but Borjigin ducks down to avoid it.
Shelby takes a swing at Borjigin's ribcage but misses.
Borjigin throws a poor cross that misses
and Shelby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shelby throws a hook but Borjigin avoids it easily.
Borjigin swings widly with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borjigin thinking.
Borjigin missing with a left hand there. Shelby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Borjigin gets a takedown into half guard.
Borjigin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Borjigin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borjigin wants to control but Shelby is keeping him busy. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borjigin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Borjigin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borjigin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shelby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borjigin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borjigin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borjigin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Borjigin is trying to control. Shelby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borjigin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shelby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borjigin on the ground.
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!
Borjigin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shelby defending well though. #T3#
Borjigin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Borjigin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borjigin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Borjigin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shelby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borjigin.
Shelby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borjigin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Borjigin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borjigin thows a huge punch but Shelby dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borjigin lands a nice short elbow.
Shelby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borjigin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shelby tries to roll over but Borjigin keeps him under control.#T4#
Ground and pound from Borjigin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shelby wants to get back to full guard.
Shelby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borjigin.
Borjigin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borjigin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borjigin is keen to just control but Shelby is a slippery customer.
Borjigin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Borjigin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shelby is just riding it out for now. Borjigin eventually gives up the hold.
Shelby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borjigin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Borjigin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Borjigin misses with a left hand
and Shelby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borjigin manages to avoid it.
Borjigin throws out a loose jab but Shelby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Shelby.
Shelby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shelby moves away from the strike by Borjigin.
Shelby looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shelby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Borjigin defending well as Shelby loads up on a big left hand.
Shelby connects with a nice looking jab.
Borjigin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shelby.
Shelby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Borjigin tries to clinch up.
Borjigin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shelby.#T1#
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Shelby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borjigin throws a shot from downtown. Shelby moves away and avoids it.
Borjigin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shelby.
A low kick from Shelby is predictable there #TD2#
and Borjigin counters with a takedown into side control.
Borjigin trying to control the position but Shelby is working away.
Shelby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shelby tries to get out of the position.
Borjigin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Borjigin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shelby dodges the ground and pound from Borjigin.#SUB2#
Borjigin tries for a kimura but Shelby is defending well. #T2#
Borjigin landing a few strikes.
Borjigin controls the position from side control.
Borjigin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shelby sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Borjigin is trying to get an arm triangle but Shelby is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Borjigin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3##SUB2#
Borjigin tries for a kimura but Shelby is defending well.
Borjigin grinds an elbow into Shelby's temple.
Borjigin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shelby down.
Sloppy strikes there by Borjigin.
Borjigin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Borjigin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shelby takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Borjigin throwing strikes but Shelby manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Borjigin holds on to Shelby's head and controls the position momentarily. #T4#
Borjigin is looking to reverse the position.
Borjigin is trying to control Shelby's posture but Shelby avoids it.
Borjigin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shelby is staying active.
Borjigin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Shelby seems content to control.
Borjigin controlling the position well.
Borjigin wants to improve his position but Shelby is controlling well.
Shelby wants to take a breather but Borjigin is having none of it.
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 Danny Shelby will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Shelby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borjigin throws a looping overhand right but Shelby ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Borjigin misses the target.
Borjigin throws a right hand that misses
and Shelby counters with a straight right hand.
Borjigin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shelby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borjigin somewhat.
Borjigin swings widly with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shelby slips under a jab.
Temujin Borjigin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borjigin has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin shoots and misses
and Shelby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shelby works Borjigin's body with a nice hook.
Borjigin throws a right hand that misses
and Shelby counters with a right hand to the body.
Borjigin looks to throw the jab but Shelby is out of range.
Borjigin throws the left hand but Shelby avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borjigin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borjigin misses with a lunging right hand
and Shelby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Borjigin throws a poor cross that misses
and Shelby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borjigin throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Shelby to counter with a crisp jab.
Borjigin misses with a straight left. #CL#
Shelby clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shelby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Borjigin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borjigin misses with a straight right.
Borjigin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shelby throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shelby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Borjigin.
Shelby moves out of range of the strikes.
Shelby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelby slips under a jab from Borjigin.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
Shelby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shelby throws a leg kick but Borjigin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shelby throws a hook to the side of Borjigin's head but Borjigin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shelby misses the jab.
A jab from Borjigin misses.
Shelby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borjigin.
Danny Shelby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Shelby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borjigin, pushing him back against the cage.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Borjigin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Borjigin is trying to maintain a safe position but Shelby gets an underhook and turns Borjigin into the cage.#T3#
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shelby tries to work over Borjigin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borjigin wants to stall.
Borjigin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Borjigin looking to slow down the pace here.
Borjigin is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Temujin Borjigin.
Borjigin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Borjigin walks into a jab.
Borjigin misses with a hook.
Shelby is looking to score with low kicks.
Shelby keeps the fight on the outside.
Borjigin throws an off balance right hand
and Shelby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borjigin moves away.#T4#
Borjigin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shelby counter with a right hand.
Borjigin throws an overhand right that lands on Shelby's shoulder, as Shelby tries to avoid the shot.
Borjigin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Borjigin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shelby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shelby cracks a nice hook into Borjigin's ribs.
Shelby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borjigin.
Borjigin throws a right hand that misses
and Shelby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shelby lands a jab to Borjigin's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelby slips under a jab from Borjigin.
The fighters circling - Borjigin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borjigin checks a low kick from Shelby.
Shelby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Borjigin throws a hook but Shelby blocks it.
Shelby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shelby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Shelby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shelby has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Brayed by the Beach
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Pavi moves into the clinch.
Borjigin blocks an uppercut.
Borjigin is looking for a takedown.
Borjigin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pavi is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Borjigin.
Pavi misses with a punch to the body.
Pavi lands an uppercut.
Borjigin tries to land knees in the clinch but Pavi avoids the damage to the body.
Borjigin can't find room to land a body shot as Pavi controls the action.
Borjigin stalling the fight.
Borjigin tries for a takedown but Pavi manages to get underhooks.
Pavi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in the clinch, Pavi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pavi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borjigin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Borjigin takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin is trying to maintain a safe position but Pavi gets an underhook and turns Borjigin into the cage.
Pavi lands with a right to the head.
Pavi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Borjigin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Borjigin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Borjigin trying to control the position but instead, Pavi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Borjigin into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Temujin Borjigin.
Pavi throws a body punch but Borjigin moves out of range.
Borjigin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filip Pavi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temujin Borjigin.
Pavi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Borjigin moves forwards but Pavi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pavi tries to bum rush Borjigin with a series of wild strikes but Borjigin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pavi swings for the body but Borjigin moves out of range.
#TD2#
Pavi gets caught napping as Borjigin dives in and scores a takedown. Pavi manages to retain guard.
Borjigin throws a big right hand that misses.
Borjigin landing with the ground and pound.
Borjigin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borjigin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Pavi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borjigin with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borjigin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borjigin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borjigin connects with a couple of short punches.
Pavi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borjigin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borjigin stands up over Pavi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borjigin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pavi's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borjigin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Pavi looking for a guillotine here but Borjigin defends easily.
#T3#
Borjigin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borjigin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pavi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borjigin on the ground.
Borjigin working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Pavi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borjigin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borjigin content to stall in guard here.
Borjigin distracts Pavi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borjigin scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Borjigin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borjigin is thwarting Pavi's attempts to control the position.
Pavi taking some punishment here, with Borjigin in his half guard.
Borjigin prevents Pavi from improving his position.
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. Borjigin connects with a nice short shot to Pavi's temple.
Pavi trying to control but Borjigin postures up.
Pavi taking some punishment here, with Borjigin in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pavi wants to get back to full guard.
Pavi moves into full guard.
Borjigin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Filip Pavi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pavi tries to bum rush Borjigin with a series of wild strikes but Borjigin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borjigin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Pavi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Borjigin slips a jab and a cross from Pavi.
#TD2#
Pavi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pavi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borjigin controls the pace.
Borjigin chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pavi is looking for a triangle but Borjigin pushes his legs off easily.
Borjigin is working Pavi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Pavi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borjigin controls the pace.
Pavi trying to keep a closed guard but Borjigin is proving a slippery customer.
Borjigin landing some decent shots from guard.
Borjigin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pavi's head.
Temujin Borjigin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borjigin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borjigin is continuing to stall.
Borjigin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Borjigin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borjigin with a nice head shot there.
Borjigin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borjigin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borjigin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borjigin scoring with some ground and pound.
Borjigin postures up and lands a big shot to Pavi's brow. #T3#
Borjigin stands up over Pavi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borjigin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pavi's head.
Borjigin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Borjigin working some strikes from top position.
Pavi wants to stand and escape but Borjigin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borjigin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borjigin keeps the fight on the outside.
Pavi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Temujin Borjigin has been cut.
Pavi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pavi.
Pavi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Borjigin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pavi!
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!
Pavi wants to get back to his feet but Borjigin drags him back down.
Borjigin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Borjigin just content to control the position.
Borjigin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borjigin scoring with punches and elbows.
Borjigin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pavi is looking to reverse the position.
Pavi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Borjigin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Borjigin working the body and head with strikes.
Pavi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Borjigin scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borjigin landing a few strikes.
Borjigin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pavi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Borjigin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Temujin Borjigin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pavi doesn't manage to clinch there - Borjigin circles away.
And Borjigin tries to counter it with a takedown but Pavi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Borjigin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Borjigin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pavi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pavi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borjigin manages to avoid it.
Borjigin ducks under a wild hook from Pavi.
Pavi swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Borjigin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Borjigin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Borjigin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pavi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Borjigin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borjigin drops an elbow to the side of Pavi's head. #T1#
Borjigin winds up and cracks Pavi with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Pavi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borjigin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Borjigin postures up and lands a big shot to Pavi's brow.
Borjigin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Borjigin postures up and lands a big shot to Pavi's brow.
Borjigin working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Borjigin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borjigin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borjigin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pavi is trying to keep Borjigin in close.
Pavi being controlled here, momentarily.
Borjigin is in close to Pavi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Borjigin 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Borjigin shoots in but Pavi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Pavi misses with a few strikes there.
Borjigin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pavi tries to bum rush Borjigin with a series of wild strikes but Borjigin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borjigin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pavi scores with a body shot.
Borjigin throws a lazy right hand but Pavi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pavi is looking to clinch.
Pavi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borjigin.
Pavi throws a series of punches but Borjigin avoids them all with ease.
Pavi is looking to wear down Borjigin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pavi misses with a few strikes there.
Borjigin misses with a body shot.
Borjigin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pavi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borjigin was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavi.
Borjigin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Borjigin swings for the body but Pavi moves out of range.
#T4#
Pavi falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Borjigin counters with a single leg into guard. Pavi didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borjigin controls the pace.
Borjigin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pavi is trying to control the position but Borjigin postures up.
Borjigin works over Pavi with some ground and pound from guard.
Borjigin distracts Pavi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borjigin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Borjigin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borjigin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borjigin landing with the ground and pound.
Borjigin working some strikes from top position.
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 Filip Pavi.
I think Pavi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Pavi!
An out of breath Filip Pavi 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Borjigin misses.
Borjigin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
El Derabani tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Borjigin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in El Derabani's guard.
El Derabani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borjigin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borjigin throwing strikes from guard but El Derabani blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borjigin throwing strikes but missing.
Borjigin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Borjigin trying to control the position from guard on top but El Derabani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borjigin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borjigin is working El Derabani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borjigin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borjigin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borjigin wants to control from the top but El Derabani keeps moving.
Borjigin working some strikes from top position.
Borjigin is in close to El Derabani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Borjigin working some strikes from top position.
Borjigin wants to control from the top but El Derabani keeps moving.
El Derabani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Borjigin stands up over El Derabani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
El Derabani is looking for a triangle but Borjigin pushes his legs off easily.
Borjigin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Borjigin trying to control the position from guard on top but El Derabani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borjigin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
El Derabani keeping moving, preventing Borjigin from controlling successfully.
Borjigin 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.
Borjigin connects with a couple of short punches.
Borjigin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB2#
El Derabani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borjigin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Borjigin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of El Derabani's head.
Borjigin is in close to El Derabani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
El Derabani keeping moving, preventing Borjigin from controlling successfully.
Borjigin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Borjigin distracts El Derabani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borjigin is in close to El Derabani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borjigin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borjigin landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Borjigin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borjigin wants to control from the top but El Derabani keeps moving.
Borjigin cracks El Derabani with a solid left hand.
Borjigin lands a couple of elbows.
Borjigin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borjigin slips nicely into half guard.
Borjigin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borjigin lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Borjigin seems content to control.
El Derabani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borjigin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Borjigin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Borjigin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
El Derabani throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Borjigin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for El Derabani!
Borjigin cracks El Derabani with an elbow. That is naaassty.
El Derabani is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borjigin connects with a decent elbow.
Borjigin cracks El Derabani with a big right hand but El Derabani just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
El Derabani wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Borjigin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at El Derabani to see if he's OK.
Borjigin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Borjigin grinds an elbow into El Derabani's temple.
El Derabani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borjigin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borjigin controlling the position. #T1#
El Derabani on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Borjigin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Borjigin lands some shots froms side control.
Borjigin working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Borjigin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Borjigin controls the position from side control.
Borjigin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at El Derabani to see if he's OK.
Borjigin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for El Derabani! #T2#
The referee warns El Derabani that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC#
El Derabani is rocked!
Borjigin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish El Derabani?
El Derabani is still in real trouble! Can Borjigin finish him?
A big strike lands for Borjigin! That's really hurt El Derabani and he's turned his back - Borjigin keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Borjigin jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Borjigin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Borjigin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lungiambula pinned against the cage. Lungiambula gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Lungiambula scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lungiambula will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lungiambula is looking to take a break and control but Borjigin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Lungiambula decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lungiambula gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Borjigin tries for a takedown but Lungiambula manages to get underhooks.
Borjigin has had enough of the clinch but Lungiambula keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Lungiambula lands a left hand.
Lungiambula is trying to pull guard but Borjigin has him pressed against the cage.
Borjigin tries to pull guard but Lungiambula holds him up against the cage and eventually Borjigin drops back down to his feet.
Dalcha Lungiambula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temujin Borjigin.#BC#
Lungiambula breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Lungiambula clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lungiambula stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lungiambula for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#TD2#
Borjigin pulls guard. #SUB2#
Borjigin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lungiambula defends it easily.
Borjigin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Borjigin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borjigin wants to stand but Lungiambula has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Borjigin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lungiambula!
Lungiambula really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Borjigin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Borjigin tries to control but Lungiambula wriggling away.
Lungiambula on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lungiambula tries to get out of the position.
Borjigin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Borjigin with the ground and pound from mount.
Lungiambula wants to control but Borjigin is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Borjigin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Borjigin looking to control but Lungiambula is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lungiambula tries to reverse the position but Borjigin maintains control.#T4#
Lungiambula wants to hold on but Borjigin pushes him away.
Borjigin landing shots from mount.
Lungiambula is trying to stand.
Borjigin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Borjigin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lungiambula to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lungiambula shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Borjigin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Borjigin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lungiambula appears to be looking for a big counter.
Borjigin wants to clinch up but Lungiambula keeps it at a distance.
Borjigin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lungiambula but Lungiambula pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Borjigin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lungiambula, pushing him back against the cage.
Borjigin wants a takedown.
Dalcha Lungiambula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temujin Borjigin.
Borjigin is trying to maintain a safe position but Lungiambula gets an underhook and turns Borjigin into the cage.#BC#
Lungiambula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lungiambula throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lungiambula clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Lungiambula breaks the clinch.
Lungiambula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Borjigin defends well and Lungiambula ends up having to push Borjigin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Lungiambula shoots in and gets a takedown into Borjigin's guard.#T1#
Lungiambula slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Temujin Borjigin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lungiambula's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Borjigin has his foot on Lungiambula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lungiambula works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Borjigin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borjigin is breathing heavily.
Lungiambula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Lungiambula stands up from Borjigin's guard - Lungiambula perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Lungiambula closes the distance and pushes Borjigin back into the cage.#BC#
Lungiambula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lungiambula moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Lungiambula has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Borjigin is trying to keep an underhook but Lungiambula manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lungiambula is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Lungiambula is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borjigin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lungiambula. #T3#
Lungiambula sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Borjigin wants to get back to his feet.
Borjigin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lungiambula is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Borjigin missing with punches from the bottom.
Lungiambula thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borjigin's head.
Lungiambula seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Lungiambula clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Lungiambula breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borjigin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lungiambula as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Lungiambula shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Lungiambula looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalcha Lungiambula dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Borjigin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lungiambula wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Borjigin manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Borjigin is trying to control. Lungiambula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungiambula tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Borjigin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lungiambula! #T1##SUB2#
Borjigin looking for a guillotine from mount but Lungiambula is having none of it.
Borjigin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borjigin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Borjigin looking to control but Lungiambula is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borjigin landing strikes from the mount and Lungiambula is in trouble!
Borjigin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lungiambula is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borjigin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lungiambula looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
Lungiambula is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lungiambula in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Borjigin raining down shots from the mount!
Lungiambula is looking to get to half guard.
Borjigin landing punches.
Borjigin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borjigin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lungiambula is looking to escape.
Lungiambula is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T3#
Lungiambula is looking to improve his position but Borjigin isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Borjigin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lungiambula is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lungiambula and Borjigin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lungiambula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Borjigin wants to stand but Lungiambula has his arm trapped. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borjigin working away.
Lungiambula is looking for a sweep.
Borjigin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lungiambula some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Borjigin is trying to get an arm triangle but Lungiambula is defending well.
Lungiambula is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temujin Borjigin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Borjigin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temujin Borjigin!
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