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Event:
SSG 374 Borgia vs Ozymandias
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 39 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borgia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (4) vs (0) Ozymandias
Borgia wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping him busy.
Ozymandias felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Borgia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ozymandias will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ozymandias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias can't do much from the bottom here.
Ozymandias is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Ozymandias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borgia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Borgia content to control rather than advance.
Ozymandias trying to hold on to Borgia's head to control him but Borgia postures up.
Ozymandias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ozymandias trying to control but Borgia postures up.
Ozymandias desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Borgia trying to control from half guard but Ozymandias is working away. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozymandias keeps working. #SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Ozymandias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Ozymandias is positioning himself well to prevent Borgia advancing to mount.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ozymandias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Ozymandias trying to control but Borgia postures up.
Borgia trying to control the action but Ozymandias is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borgia in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia wants to take a breather but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Borgia is looking to advance position but Ozymandias won't allow it.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozymandias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ozymandias is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ozymandias avoid being mounted?
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Ozymandias gets back to full guard.
Borgia looking to sit in guard and control but Ozymandias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (4) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Borgia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borgia seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ozymandias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Ozymandias is pushing down on Borgia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Borgia is fighting to maintain full guard but Ozymandias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Borgia trying to hold on to Ozymandias's head to control him but Ozymandias postures up.
#T8#
Borgia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozymandias controls the pace.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borgia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ozymandias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Ozymandias trying to control the pace. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Borgia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ozymandias is pushing down on Borgia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Borgia is fighting to maintain full guard but Ozymandias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Borgia wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Ozymandias is looking to stall here but Borgia recovers full guard.
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass. #T12#
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozymandias 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.
Borgia 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.
Ozymandias advances to half guard. #T13#
Ozymandias wants to free his trapped foot but Borgia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Borgia is refusing to be controlled, as Ozymandias sits in half guard.
Ozymandias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Ozymandias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Borgia won't allow Ozymandias to pass to mount. #T14#
Borgia is doing well to control the position and prevent Ozymandias from advancing to side control.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Borgia is defending well.
Ozymandias passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (4) vs (5) Ozymandias
Borgia is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 5 to 4.
Cyrus Ozymandias is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Cyrus Ozymandias, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 370 Borgia vs Clubber
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 38 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borgia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clubber is trying to defend but Borgia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Clubber
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Borgia controlling the pace.
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Borgia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Borgia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borgia wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Borgia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clubber is doing well to control the position and prevent Borgia from advancing to side control.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working. #T2#
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Clubber moves into full guard.
Clubber being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber 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.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Clubber has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Clubber
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Borgia stalls from top position.
What's Clubber going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T6#
Clubber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borgia stalling. #T7#
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Borgia trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber gets full guard.#T9#
Borgia content to stall in guard here.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Clubber has Borgia pulled in close to control his posture.
Borgia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself. #T11#
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Borgia stays in close to Clubber's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Clubber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borgia defends well.#T12#
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Clubber 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.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Borgia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Clubber wants to improve his position but instead Borgia has moved into half guard.
Borgia is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Borgia is really struggling to control Clubber but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clubber is controlling Borgia's trapped leg to prevent Borgia from advancing to side control.
Borgia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Borgia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clubber! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (8) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Alexander Borgia retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Alexander Borgia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 366 Hlervu vs Borgia
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 19 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hlervu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hlervu is looking to pass Borgia's guard but actually Borgia recovers to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Borgia holds on and takes a little breather.
Hlervu controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard. #T1#
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlervu is one step ahead there.
Borgia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (2) Borgia
Hlervu is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hlervu avoid being mounted?
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hlervu tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg. #T2#
Borgia wants to take a breather but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Hlervu is looking to get back to full guard here but Borgia has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (2) vs (5) Borgia
Hlervu tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Hlervu is working hard here to advance position.
Hlervu looks to move to half guard but instead Borgia has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (2) vs (7) Borgia
Borgia controlling from mount. #T3#
Hlervu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hlervu wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Well, if Borgia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Hlervu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Borgia has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (2) vs (10) Borgia
Borgia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hlervu is trying to escape the mount.
Hlervu is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Borgia controlling from mount.
Hlervu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hlervu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Hlervu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hlervu looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hlervu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (4) vs (10) Borgia
Borgia wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment.
Borgia trying to control the position.
Borgia has control of Hlervu's left arm, preventing Hlervu from doing any damage.
Hlervu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Hlervu stands and throws Borgia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (7) vs (10) Borgia
Borgia regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hlervu's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hlervu wants to pass to mount but Borgia is defending the position.
Hlervu passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (10) Borgia
Hlervu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgia is looking to escape.
Borgia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Borgia is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borgia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Hlervu wants to control the pace but Borgia is squirming around nicely.
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (10) vs (12) Borgia
Borgia won't allow Hlervu to sweep him here. #T10#
Hlervu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (15) Borgia
Borgia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hlervu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borgia in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Hlervu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Hlervu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Borgia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (10) vs (17) Borgia
Hlervu is looking to get to half guard.
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Hlervu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borgia wants to control the pace but Hlervu is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hlervu is trying desperately to improve position.
Hlervu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Borgia wants to control but Hlervu is keeping him busy.
Hlervu gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Hlervu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T13#
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving. #SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a triangle here but Borgia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (20) Borgia
Hlervu tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.#T14##SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura but Hlervu is defending well.
Hlervu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hlervu looking for a sweep but Borgia has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (10) vs (22) Borgia
Hlervu is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlervu regains half guard.
Hlervu is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 22 to 10.
Alexander Borgia is the new heavyweight champion!
Alexander Borgia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 361 Soderberg vs Miyao
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 28 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hall tries to keep at a distance but Borgia has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Borgia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Borgia
Hall wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Hall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hall.
Borgia is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgia controls the pace.
Hall has control of Borgia's left arm, preventing Borgia from doing any damage.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Hall keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass. #T2#
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Borgia trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hall controlling the position.
Borgia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Borgia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Borgia
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Borgia working away.#T4#
Borgia tries to advance to mount but Hall denies him.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Borgia trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Hall wants to control but Borgia postures up.
Hall tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Borgia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Hall is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Hall is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Borgia taking a breather here.
Hall trying his best to control but Borgia has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (0) vs (7) Borgia
Hall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Borgia is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall looking to control.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Hall continues to stall.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall is pulling down on Borgia's head to control his posture.
Borgia content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Borgia wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall managing to control the position.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Hall looking to control but Borgia passes into half guard.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Borgia is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Borgia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borgia prevents Hall from improving his position.#T12#
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well.
Borgia passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (10) Borgia
Hall is trying to reverse the position but instead Borgia has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hall (0) vs (13) Borgia
Hall wants to escape the position.
Borgia tries to keep control of the position but Hall is staying busy.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Borgia keeps control of the position.
#T13##SUB2#
Borgia tightening his grip on Hall, looking for the choke.
Hall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hall is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Hall right now.
Hall tries to break free.
#T14#
Hall wants to control his opponent's hands but Borgia gets his hands free.
Hall tries to roll but Borgia sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Borgia looking for the choke but no joy.
Hall tries to roll but Borgia sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia biding his time, controlling Hall.
Hall trying to control the position but Borgia manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 13 to 0.
Alexander Borgia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 355 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 17 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Borgia rushes Maximus and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Maximus jumps into guard, dragging Borgia to the mat.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus is pulling down on Borgia's head. It's preventing any offense from Borgia, at least for the moment.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (0) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #T1#
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Borgia seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Maximus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Borgia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Borgia looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus preventing the sweep. #T3#
Maximus 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.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borgia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (4) Maximus
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borgia seems keen to control Maximus's posture.#T4#
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Maximus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Borgia trying to control the position.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
It looks like Maximus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Maximus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (2) vs (7) Maximus
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
Borgia prevents Maximus from moving into mount.
Borgia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Borgia is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus tries to pass to full mount but Borgia defends it.
Maximus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Borgia reverses the position - he's now on top in Maximus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (4) vs (7) Maximus
Borgia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maximus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Borgia is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus has control of Borgia's left arm, preventing Borgia from doing any damage.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Borgia postures up.
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving. #T10#
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Borgia slips nicely into half guard.
Maximus moves into full guard.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus seems keen to control Borgia's posture.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Maximus wants to hit a sweep here but Borgia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maximus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (7) Maximus
Well,Borgia is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus is just holding on here. Borgia manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (10) vs (7) Maximus
Borgia is hanging on to Maximus's back as he tries to escape.
Maximus trying to control the position but Borgia manages to sink in the hooks.
Borgia has the hooks in. Maximus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Borgia just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Maximus trying to control the action but Borgia just sinks the hooks in.
Maximus prevents Borgia from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Maximus right now.
#T14#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Maximus tries to roll but Borgia sticks to his back.
Maximus keeps trying to improve his position.
Good control from Borgia.
Maximus trying to control the hands but Borgia breaks the grip.
Maximus staying busy and making it hard for Borgia to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Maximus's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Our winner, Alexander Borgia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 119 wins and 80 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Borgia darts in and clinches Diesel up against the cage.
Borgia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Borgia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diesel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Borgia gets control of Diesel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Borgia will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Borgia is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Borgia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borgia.
Diesel 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Borgia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Borgia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Diesel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (3) vs (0) Borgia
Diesel tries to advance to mount but Borgia denies him.
Borgia tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Borgia is controlling Diesel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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.
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Borgia trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel is pressing down on Borgia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Borgia is holding on for now.
Borgia keeping hold of Diesel's head, controlling as best he can.
Diesel content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Diesel prevents Borgia from improving his position.
Borgia is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (6) vs (0) Borgia
Diesel controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Borgia is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Borgia working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diesel looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borgia working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Borgia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borgia is controlling Diesel's trapped leg to prevent Diesel from advancing to side control.
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diesel is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (9) vs (0) Borgia#T9#
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borgia tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Borgia working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Borgia wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Borgia is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Diesel trying to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Diesel fails to advance to Borgia's back. #T12#
Borgia is trying to reverse the position but instead Diesel has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (12) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
Borgia is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diesel is staying active.
Diesel is riding his opponent, not letting Borgia buck him off.
Borgia wants to control his opponent's hands but Diesel gets his hands free.
Diesel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Borgia.#T13#
Borgia just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diesel is hanging on to Borgia's back as he tries to escape.
Borgia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diesel's guard. Nice work there by Borgia.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (12) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
An out of breath Kurt Diesel 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:
SSG 340 Hall vs Makarov
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cap pushes Borgia up against the cage in a clinch.
Cap has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Borgia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cap has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Borgia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cap is pressed up against the cage. Borgia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cap down to the mat. Cap avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Borgia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Borgia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cap! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (4) vs (0) Cap
A lull in the action here.
Borgia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borgia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cap knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Borgia gets to mount! Cap was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Borgia (6) vs (0) Cap#T1#
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cap is trying desperately to improve position.
Cap wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.#T2#
Cap is trying desperately to improve position.
Cap gets back to half guard.
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cap tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Cap keeping control of the position.
Cap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Cap wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Cap is trying to get back to full guard.
Cap is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cap controlling the position well. #T4##SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cap is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cap is controlling Borgia's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T5#
Borgia wants to pass to mount but Cap is defending the position.
Cap wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Cap won't allow Borgia to pass to mount.
Cap is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia not doing much here.
#T6##SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
Cap wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Borgia manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (9) vs (0) Cap
Cap is looking to get to half guard.
Borgia controlling his opponent. #T7#
Cap is trying to escape the mount.
Cap wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Cap sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cap wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Cap controlling the position for now.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Cap defends it. #T8#
Cap is looking to improve his position.
Borgia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cap is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Borgia prevents Cap from improving his position.
Cap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borgia is working away from the top position though.
Borgia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cap is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Cap is trying is best to control the position here.
Cap regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cap is trying to control the position but Borgia postures up.
Borgia pushing down on Cap's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Borgia stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cap is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Borgia controlling the pace.
Borgia wants to free his trapped foot but Cap is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Cap is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cap avoid being mounted?#T12#
Borgia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borgia is thwarting Cap's attempts to control the position.
Cap desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cap is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Cap wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Cap is positioning himself well to prevent Borgia advancing to mount.
Well, if Borgia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Borgia prevents Cap from improving his position.#T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cap wants to get back to full guard but Borgia has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (12) vs (0) Cap
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cap is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Cap manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia stalling.
Borgia uses his free foot to push down on Cap's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cap. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (15) vs (0) Cap
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Borgia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 333 Helvig vs Hunt
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Borgia has Barnett up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Borgia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Borgia pulls Barnett into guard.
Borgia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Borgia 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.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia is adopting a defensive guard.
Borgia being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.
Borgia pulls Barnett in close to prevent any damage.
Borgia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia trying to keep a closed guard but Barnett is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Borgia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Borgia prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Borgia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Barnett is trying to control but can't.
Borgia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barnett reverses the position - he's now on top in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Borgia is controlling Barnett's posture.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there. #T4#
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (4) vs (2) Barnett
Borgia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnett can't keep his opponent in guard - Borgia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Borgia controlling the action here.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borgia is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Borgia prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Barnett keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Barnett is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Borgia is trying to control. Barnett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Barnett is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Borgia prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Barnett wants to control but Borgia passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Borgia's best efforts.#T10#
Borgia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnett trying to hold on to Borgia's head to control him but Borgia postures up.
#T11#
Barnett wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Barnett defends it. #SUB#
Barnett is trying to control Borgia's posture. Borgia takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Barnett! Borgia is rotating here... this could be the end... Barnett is out! Borgia has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 326 Hunt vs Ottke
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Black throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Borgia was covering up waiting for the punch and Black finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia managing to control the position.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black trying to mount his opponent but Borgia defends it. #T1##SUB#
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Borgia manages to get to full guard.
Borgia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass. #SUB#
Black drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Borgia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Black has Borgia in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (2) Borgia#SUB#
Black working for a triangle but Borgia defends it easily.
Borgia controlling from the top position. #T3#
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Borgia lying in Black's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Black decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Borgia taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Excalam Black!
A relieved looking Excalam Black 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:
SSG 325 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Borgia clinches up with Makarov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Makarov is trying to trip Borgia. He has hold of a leg but Borgia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Makarov persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (0) vs (2) Makarov
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makarov is one step ahead there.
Borgia controlling the position.
Borgia 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.
Makarov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Makarov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makarov is one step ahead there.
Makarov is looking to pass into half guard but Borgia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Borgia is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (2) Makarov
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makarov holds on and takes a little breather.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Borgia stays in close to Makarov's body and controls the position.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Borgia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Borgia trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Makarov is controlling Borgia's posture.
Let's hope that Makarov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia passes into half guard. #T5#
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Makarov trying to control but Borgia postures up.
Makarov wants to control the action here but instead Borgia manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Makarov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (8) vs (2) Makarov#SUB#
Borgia is persistently looking for the submission but Makarov is defending it well.
Borgia tries to keep control of the position but Makarov is staying busy.#T7#
Makarov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Borgia go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Borgia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Makarov doesn't escape.
Makarov wants to control his opponent's hands but Borgia gets his hands free.
Makarov tries to break free.
#T8#
Borgia keeps control of the position easily here as Makarov tries to buck him off.
Borgia has the hooks in. Makarov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Borgia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Borgia is riding his opponent, not letting Makarov buck him off.
Makarov tries to break free.
#T9##SUB#
Borgia looking for the choke from the back.
Makarov wants to escape the position.
Makarov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Makarov prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Makarov working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Borgia trying to control but Makarov is having none of it.
Borgia controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Borgia wants to control the pace but Makarov is squirming around nicely.
Makarov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Borgia controlling his opponent.
Makarov is trying to escape the mount.
Makarov is still trying to improve position.#T12#
Borgia tries to control but Makarov wriggling away.
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Makarov wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia looking to control but Makarov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borgia controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Makarov is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Borgia looking to secure an arm triangle but Makarov defends it well.
Makarov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Makarov tries to hold on but Borgia pushes him away. #T14#
Makarov reaches up to try and control the position but Borgia seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Makarov rolls and tries to escape and now Borgia has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (11) vs (2) Makarov
Borgia wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy.
Makarov trying to control the action but Borgia just sinks the hooks in.
Will Borgia go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Makarov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Alexander Borgia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 318 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hall gets caught flat footed, as Borgia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall controlling Borgia's posture.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall pulls Borgia in close to his closed guard and prevents Borgia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Borgia 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.
Borgia is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Borgia jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Hall
Hall holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Borgia staying calm.#T2#
Hall tries to bench press Borgia off him but Borgia keeps the position.
Borgia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hall is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Hall wants to control but Borgia postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Hall is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Hall stops Borgia from passing to mount. #T4#
Hall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (5) vs (2) Hall
Hall wants to pass to mount but Borgia is defending the position.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia trying to control here.
#T5#
Borgia tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Borgia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Borgia! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (5) Hall
Hall controlling his opponent. #T6#
Borgia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Hall controlling his opponent. #T7#
Borgia wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Borgia is working to get back to half guard.
Hall controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Hall wants to take Borgia's back here but Borgia is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hall controlling from mount.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount but Hall keeps good control and instead manages to take Borgia's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (5) vs (8) Hall
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Borgia's body.
Borgia can't escape the position.
#T9#
Hall controls the action.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Borgia is really stuck here.
Hall has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hall has good solid back control here. #T10#
Borgia trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
Hall biding his time, controlling Borgia.
Borgia tries to break free.
#T11#
Borgia is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
#T12#
Borgia can't escape the position.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Borgia buck him off.
Borgia looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Borgia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13#
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Borgia tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Borgia wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hall keeps control of the position as Borgia tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall biding his time, controlling Borgia.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 8 to 5. Scott Hall retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 309 Borgia vs Thumb
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 17 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thumb enables Borgia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thumb manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb wants to control but Borgia passes easily into half guard.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Thumb defending well.
Borgia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is looking to get back to full guard here but Borgia has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Thumb
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face as Borgia controls the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Borgia tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Thumb is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Thumb defends it.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb trying to control the position.
#T3#
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (5) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Thumb trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thumb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Borgia pulls Thumb in close to his closed guard and prevents Thumb from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thumb looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (7) vs (2) Thumb#T5#
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now.
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thumb controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thumb is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Borgia trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Borgia looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (7) vs (4) Thumb
Borgia 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.
Borgia controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Borgia has control of Thumb's left arm, preventing Thumb from doing any damage.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thumb is pushing down on Borgia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Borgia is fighting to maintain full guard but Thumb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia is staying active underneath Thumb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thumb controlling the action here.
Borgia desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T8#
Still in half guard, Thumb seems content to control.
Borgia is refusing to be controlled, as Thumb sits in half guard.
Thumb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Thumb might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Borgia wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
#T9##SUB2#
Thumb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thumb slows the pace down in half guard.
Thumb is continuing to stall.#T10#
Borgia is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thumb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Thumb advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (7) Thumb
Borgia is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thumb trying to control the position but Borgia is working away.
Thumb wants to control for a moment but Borgia uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Thumb sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Thumb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borgia is just riding it out for now. Thumb eventually gives up the hold. #T12#
Borgia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borgia.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully. #T13#
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borgia pulls Thumb in to control the position.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Thumb controlling him for the moment.
Thumb looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (9) vs (7) Thumb
Borgia 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.
Thumb managing to control the position. #T14#
Thumb wants to improve his position but instead Borgia has moved into half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Thumb moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Alexander Borgia thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 306 Gomes vs Bar
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Borgia fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Majere scores with a takedown into Borgia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere postures up.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Borgia pulls Majere in close to his closed guard and prevents Majere from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Majere wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Majere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borgia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Majere is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (5) Borgia
Borgia controlling from mount.
Majere stops Borgia from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Borgia trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Majere working to try and regain half guard.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Majere tries to lock up and control but Borgia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Borgia controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Borgia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Borgia is looking to take Majere's back but instead Majere gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Majere keeping hold of Borgia's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Majere is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majere avoid being mounted?
Majere is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard.
Majere makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Majere.#T8#
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Borgia.
Borgia trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom. #T9#
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borgia is keen to just control but Majere is a slippery customer.
Borgia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Borgia
Borgia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Majere is looking to escape.
Majere is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Borgia wants to control the pace but Majere is squirming around nicely.
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borgia tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Borgia is trying to control here but Majere has managed to regain half guard.
#T11#
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Borgia is pressing down on Majere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Majere is holding on for now.
Majere trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Borgia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (11) Borgia
Borgia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgia wants to take Majere's back here but Majere is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T13#
Majere is trying to reverse the position but instead Borgia has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Majere (2) vs (14) Borgia
Majere trying to control the position but Borgia manages to sink in the hooks.
Majere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Good control from Borgia.
Majere staying busy and making it hard for Borgia to control. #T14#
Majere is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Borgia is hanging on to Majere's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Borgia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Majere knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Majere for a finish.
Majere wants to escape the position.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 14 to 2.
Alexander Borgia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 300 Elvul vs Chai
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 16 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Borgia darts in and clinches Hlervu up against the cage.
Hlervu looking for a takedown.
Hlervu can't get the takedown.
Borgia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Borgia is pressed up against the cage. Hlervu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Borgia down to the mat. Borgia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tendren Hlervu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hlervu looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Borgia
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Hlervu stands and throws Borgia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Hlervu swings around for an armbar but Borgia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (5) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Hlervu is retaining full guard.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
Hlervu looking for a sweep. Not yet Hlervu, not yet.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgia controls the pace.
Hlervu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (7) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia is pulling down on Hlervu's head. It's preventing any offense from Hlervu, at least for the moment.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Borgia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.#SUB2#
Borgia working for a triangle but Hlervu defends it easily.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass. #T5#
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia is pulling down on Hlervu's head. It's preventing any offense from Hlervu, at least for the moment.
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hlervu preventing the sweep.
Borgia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hlervu passes Borgia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Borgia is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Hlervu is looking to advance position but Borgia won't allow it. #T7#
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia gets full guard.
Borgia trying to keep a closed guard but Hlervu is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Borgia managing to control the position.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Borgia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hlervu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borgia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Borgia trying to control here.
Hlervu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (2) Borgia#T10#
Borgia tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu tries to control but Borgia wriggling away.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Borgia to control.
Hlervu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgia is looking to escape. #T11#
Borgia regains half guard.
Borgia is trying to control but Hlervu passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (13) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hlervu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Borgia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hlervu is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.#T13#
Borgia wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
Borgia manages to get to full guard.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Hlervu trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (13) vs (4) Borgia
Hlervu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (15) vs (4) Borgia
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (15) vs (6) Borgia
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Tendren Hlervu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hill feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (0) Borgia
Hill stays in close to Borgia's body and controls the position.
Borgia has control of Hill's left arm, preventing Hill from doing any damage.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Borgia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Borgia forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Hill is trying to control but Borgia manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (5) Borgia
I've been told that Borgia has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Borgia controlling from mount.
It looks like Borgia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Borgia is continuing to stall.#T2#
Hill can't escape the position.
Borgia avoids the attempt from Hill to control.
Hill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hill tries to lock up and control but Borgia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Hill is wriggling around trying to escape.
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hill is working to get back to half guard.
Hill tries to improve his position but instead Borgia has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hill (2) vs (8) Borgia
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia biding his time, controlling Hill. #T4#
Hill tries to roll but Borgia sticks to his back.
Borgia biding his time, looking for the opening.
Borgia avoiding Hill 's attempts to control his hands.
Borgia controls the position.
Hill trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5#
Hill manages to reverse the position and now he's in Borgia's guard. Nice work there by Hill.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (4) vs (8) Borgia
Borgia pulls Hill in close to prevent any damage.
Borgia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (4) vs (10) Borgia
Hill trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Borgia manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (4) vs (13) Borgia#T6#
Borgia moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Hill (4) vs (16) Borgia
Hill trying to control the hands but Borgia won't let him.
Borgia controlling the position well here. Hill rolled but Borgia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Borgia is not going to allow Hill to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Borgia controls the action.#SUB2#
Hill defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Borgia's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia gets his hands free as Hill looks to control.
Borgia just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hill trying to control the hands but Borgia breaks the grip. #T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Borgia controlling the positon.
Well, with Borgia on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hill is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hill trying to control but not successfully.
Borgia biding his time, controlling Hill.
Borgia is not going to allow Hill to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Hill is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Borgia.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Borgia controlling the position well here. Hill rolled but Borgia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Borgia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T10#
Borgia doesn't have the hooks in and Hill manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (6) vs (16) Borgia
Borgia working a defensive guard here.
Borgia controlling the position.
Hill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hill passes into half guard. #T11#
Hill is keen to just control but Borgia is a slippery customer.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hill wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #T12#
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill passes Borgia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hill keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hill has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Borgia keeping hold of Hill's head, controlling as best he can. #T13#
Borgia is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard.
Hill perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Hill is keen to just control but Borgia is a slippery customer.#T14#
Borgia wants to control but Hill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hill prevents Borgia from improving his position.
Hill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borgia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgia is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia is staying active underneath Hill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 16 to 6.
Alexander Borgia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Borgia rushes Banner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Borgia gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (0) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Banner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Borgia
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia managing to control the position.
Borgia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (4) Borgia
Borgia trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Borgia trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Borgia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgia controls the pace.
Banner wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Banner is trying to keep Borgia in close.
Banner 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.
Banner being controlled here, momentarily.
Borgia preventing the sweep.
Banner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Borgia stands and throws Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (2) vs (7) Borgia
Borgia working away.
Borgia has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (2) vs (9) Borgia
Banner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner wants to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action.
Banner can't escape the position.
Borgia trying to control but Banner is having none of it. #T5#
Banner tries to hold on but Borgia postures up.
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Borgia works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (2) vs (12) Borgia
Borgia is riding his opponent, not letting Banner buck him off.
Banner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Borgia biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T6#
Borgia trying to control momentarily.
Banner breaks Borgia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (12) Borgia
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner passes Borgia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (12) Borgia
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borgia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (7) vs (14) Borgia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Borgia trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (9) vs (14) Borgia#T8#
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Borgia controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (12) vs (14) Borgia
Banner is trying to move to mount but Borgia reverses beautifully and ends up in Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (12) vs (16) Borgia
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (14) vs (16) Borgia
Borgia controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Banner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (17) vs (16) Borgia
Borgia stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (17) vs (18) Borgia
Banner is trying to control but can't.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Banner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Borgia has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (17) vs (21) Borgia
Banner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banner is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Borgia is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Banner is looking to get back to full guard here but Borgia has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (17) vs (24) Borgia
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Banner trying to remain calm as Borgia controls from the top position.
Banner is trying to work for a sweep but Borgia has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (17) vs (26) Borgia
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner working to try and regain half guard.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Banner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (19) vs (26) Borgia
Banner wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.#T14#
Banner wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Banner passes Borgia's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Borgia is defending against the submission attempts here by Banner.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Borgia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Borgia is concentrating on defense, preventing Banner from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 26 to 19.
Alexander Borgia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Maximus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Borgia
Maximus controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Borgia wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Maximus is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia trying to control but Maximus postures up.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Maximus is pressing down on Borgia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Borgia is holding on for now.
Borgia wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (7) vs (0) Borgia#T3#
Borgia wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Borgia is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus avoids the attempt from Borgia to control.
Borgia is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Borgia prevents Maximus from taking his back.
Maximus trying to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Maximus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Borgia tries to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgia tries to reverse the position but Maximus maintains control.#T5#
Maximus fails to move to back control.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borgia is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Maximus fails to advance to Borgia's back.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgia is working to get back to half guard.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus tries to control but Borgia wriggling away. #T7#
Borgia working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borgia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Borgia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Maximus avoids the attempt from Borgia to control.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Borgia for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Maximus.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Maximus is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T9#
Maximus trying to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Borgia tries to reverse the position but Maximus maintains control.
Borgia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Maximus stalling.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Borgia won't allow it.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
#T11#
Borgia gets full guard.
Borgia controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Borgia holds on and takes a little breather.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at Globo Gym (5000) inform us that Borgia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Maximus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maximus won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia looking to control.
Maximus trying to move into half guard but instead Borgia has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (7) vs (2) Borgia#T13#
Borgia wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Borgia postures up.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus looking to control.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass. #T14#
Maximus seems keen to control Borgia's posture.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Majere fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Borgia to the ground. Majere is now in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere forces his way into half guard.
Borgia controlling the position for now.
Majere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Majere is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borgia defends it well.
Majere controlling the action here. #T1#
Majere is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Majere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Borgia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Majere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
Borgia trying to control here.
Borgia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Majere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Majere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Majere (2) vs (4) Borgia
Our spies down at at Globo Gym (5000) inform us that Borgia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Borgia patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Majere is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Majere fending off the submission attempt from Borgia.
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Majere wants to control his opponent's hands but Borgia gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Borgia has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Majere has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Borgia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Majere defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Borgia is hanging on to Majere's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Borgia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Majere's body.
Let's hope that Borgia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Majere is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Majere defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Majere defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T5##SUB2#
Majere is looking to control the hands but Borgia breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Borgia!
A very excited looking Alexander Borgia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Borgia against the cage.
Borgia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Jones. #TD#
Borgia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia 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#
Borgia drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Borgia is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Borgia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia passes to side control. #SUB#
Borgia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Borgia but great work by Jones.
Borgia struggling a bit here.#T1#
Borgia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control the position but Borgia is working away.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia wants to control but Jones postures up.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia gets back to half guard.#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.
Borgia is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borgia seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Borgia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
#T3#
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Jones stands up.
Borgia connects with a body shot.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Borgia circles away.
Borgia throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Jones rushes Borgia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones tries to clinch but Borgia moves out of range. #TD#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Borgia tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Borgia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Borgia working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Borgia.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Borgia.
Borgia lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Borgia is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Borgia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borgia landing some decent shots from guard.
Borgia 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.
Borgia throws a big right hand that misses.
Borgia landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Borgia looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Borgia wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Borgia is not content to let Jones control the position.
Borgia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Borgia keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to stand up but Borgia has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Borgia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Borgia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borgia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
Borgia manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Jones prevents Borgia from improving his position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Borgia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borgia.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borgia darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Borgia into the cage.
Borgia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Borgia tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Jones tries a body shot but Borgia blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgia's elbow.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Borgia's ribcage. Borgia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Borgia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Borgia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Borgia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borgia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Borgia shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borgia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Borgia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice combination there by Borgia.
#CL2#
Jones has Borgia up against the cage in a clinch.
Borgia has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Borgia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Jones gets through Borgia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Borgia tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Borgia blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Borgia controls his hands.
Borgia blocking some punches.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borgia backwards. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up but Borgia circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Jones rushes Borgia and presses him up against the cage.
Borgia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Borgia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Borgia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Borgia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.
Alexander Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Borgia misses with a body shot.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Borgia.
Borgia looking for a takedown.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Jones.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Borgia can't get the takedown.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to work over Borgia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borgia tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Borgia is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Borgia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Borgia doesn't escape.
Jones trying to control momentarily.
Borgia tries to break free.
Borgia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Borgia wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones passes into side control, despite Borgia's attempt to control the position.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones working away.
Borgia is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Jones!
A very excited looking Samuel Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Barrels
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Borgia loads up on a big right hand but Rocksteady slips the punch.
Rocksteady drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borgia sprawls and moves away.
Borgia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocksteady sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Rocksteady. No joy for Borgia on that attempt.
Jab, jab by Borgia - just one landing.
Borgia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksteady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borgia.
James Rocksteady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Borgia.
Rocksteady takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocksteady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Rocksteady misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Borgia misses.
Borgia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.#TD2#
Borgia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rocksteady is trying to defend but Borgia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Rocksteady trying to control but Borgia postures up.
My spies in Gym inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Rocksteady is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia working over Rocksteady with some ground and pound. Rocksteady looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Borgia connects with a nice short shot to Rocksteady's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Rocksteady defending well.
Borgia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Rocksteady's hands, connecting with Rocksteady's forehead.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Rocksteady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocksteady keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Rocksteady wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksteady keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rocksteady wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rocksteady is looking to improve his position.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rocksteady is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount!
Borgia unloading with bombs!#T3#
Borgia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rocksteady hang on?
Rocksteady is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action.
Rocksteady is working to get back to half guard.
Borgia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Borgia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Borgia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rocksteady's face.
Rocksteady in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Rocksteady is rocked!
Borgia postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Rocksteady is out cold - huge knockout for Borgia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SMASH: Materlak vs Kentas
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Borgia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Borgia slips a jab from Ducreux.
Ducreux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ducreux fails to land with a series of punches.
Borgia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Borgia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ducreux tries to avoid it but Borgia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ducreux to the ground. Ducreux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Borgia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Ducreux has wrist control.
Ducreux keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
My spies in Gym inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ducreux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ducreux is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Borgia stays in close to Ducreux's body and controls the position.
Ducreux controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ducreux is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borgia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borgia trying to control but Ducreux is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borgia passes Ducreux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgia thows a huge punch but Ducreux dodges it nicely.
Borgia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borgia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ducreux's head.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgia passes to full mount!
Ducreux wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Borgia.
Borgia scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Borgia misses with some ground and pound and Ducreux recovers position to half guard.
Ducreux is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hammer House of Horror that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Borgia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Borgia thows a huge punch but Ducreux dodges it nicely.
Borgia trying to control the action but Ducreux is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Borgia. #SUB2#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Ducreux defends the submission attempt.
Borgia throwing shots but Ducreux is blocking nicely.
Ducreux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Borgia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ducreux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borgia.
Ground and pound from Borgia. #SUB2#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Ducreux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage.
Ducreux is staying active underneath Borgia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ducreux is trying to control but can't.
Ducreux keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Borgia trying to control from Ducreux's half guard. Ducreux has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Borgia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ducreux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ducreux has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Borgia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ducreux counter with a right hand.
Borgia misses the shot to the body.
Ducreux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ducreux misses with a straight left.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ducreux moves away.
Ducreux looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgia misses with a looping right.
Borgia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borgia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ducreux defends it nicely.
Ducreux looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Borgia throws the left hand but Ducreux avoids the punch easily.
Ducreux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Borgia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ducreux momentarily.
#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Ducreux has been cut.
Ducreux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borgia.
Borgia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ducreux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Borgia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ducreux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borgia needs to keep his hands up - Ducreux had a free shot at his head there.
Ducreux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borgia was well out of range. Poor timing from Ducreux.
Borgia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ducreux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Ducreux circles away easily
and Ducreux counters with a nice body kick.
Ducreux throws an overhand right that lands on Borgia's shoulder, as Borgia tries to avoid the shot.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Ducreux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borgia lands a jab to Ducreux's midsection.
Borgia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ducreux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joseph Ducreux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Borgia.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ducreux sprawls well. Ducreux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borgia gets slowly back to his feet.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ducreux.
Borgia misses with an uppercut. Ducreux saw that one coming.#T2#
Ducreux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Borgia's head.
Ducreux lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joseph Ducreux is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Ducreux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Ducreux is just out of range.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ducreux.
Borgia throws out a loose jab but Ducreux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ducreux swivels and escapes.
Good shot there by Borgia.
Borgia punishes Ducreux's body with a nice straight punch.
Ducreux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borgia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ducreux dips to his left and cracks Borgia with an uppercut!
Joseph Ducreux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borgia misses with a two punch combination.
Ducreux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ducreux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ducreux throws the left hand but Borgia avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Ducreux pushes Borgia away with a front kick.
Borgia lands a jab to Ducreux's midsection.
Ducreux scores with a leg kick.
Borgia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ducreux.
Ducreux looks to land a right hand but Borgia moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Borgia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ducreux throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
Ducreux scores with a jab. Borgia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Borgia throws a body punch but Ducreux moves out of range.
Borgia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ducreux.
Borgia misses with an uppercut
letting Ducreux counter with a right hand.
Borgia is looking to chop away at Ducreux's legs.
Borgia misses with the combination.
Ducreux thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Borgia scores with a one two! Ducreux had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ducreux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borgia is breathing heavily.
Borgia moves away from the strike by Ducreux.
Ducreux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Borgia tries to clinch
and Ducreux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ducreux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borgia under the eye.
A low kick from Borgia misses
enabling Ducreux to counter with a crisp jab.
Borgia misses with a two punch combination.
Joseph Ducreux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ducreux thuds a left hand into Borgia's body.
Borgia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Borgia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ducreux counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ducreux lands with a kick to the temple. Borgia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Ducreux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Ducreux'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ducreux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Borgia looks to land a left hand but Ducreux moved out of range nicely.
Borgia shoots for a double leg takedown but Ducreux sprawls well. He's pushed Borgia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Borgia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Borgia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ducreux.
Borgia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ducreux explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Borgia takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Borgia closes the distance and clinches up with Ducreux, looking for a takedown. Borgia pushes Ducreux against the cage but Ducreux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ducreux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Borgia is rocked!
Borgia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borgia throws a right hand that misses
and Ducreux counters with a right hand to the body.
Borgia is still on wobbly legs! Can Ducreux finish him?
Borgia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ducreux.
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!
Ducreux sizes up Borgia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ducreux fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Borgia to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Borgia looks to clinch but Ducreux throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Borgia taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joseph Ducreux!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joseph Ducreux thanked Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SMASH: Hatfield vs Kentas
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Borgia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kivi was well out of range. Poor timing from Borgia.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kivi defends it nicely.
Kivi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borgia.
Kivi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Borgia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kivi throws out the jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Borgia 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.#TD#
Borgia jumps into guard, dragging Kivi to the mat.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kivi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kivi keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Kivi looking to control.
#T1#
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kivi pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kivi is keeping the position for now.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borgia cracks Kivi with a solid left hand.
Kivi 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.
Borgia slips nicely into half guard.
Borgia 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.
Kivi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Borgia trying to mount his opponent but Kivi defends it.
Kivi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Borgia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Borgia landing strikes from the mount and Kivi is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Borgia.#CUT#It looks like Kristo Kivi has been cut.#SUB#
Borgia has hold of Kivi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kivi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kivi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Borgia.
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!
Borgia connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#CUT#The cut above Kristo Kivi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB#
Borgia goes for an armbar but Kivi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kivi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kivi won't allow Borgia to sweep him here. #T3#
Kivi trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Kivi works over Borgia with some ground and pound from guard.
Kivi looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Borgia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kivi trying to keep a closed guard but Borgia is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Borgia works over Kivi with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#Kristo Kivi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kristo Kivi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Borgia!
After the fight, Alexander Borgia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tosen vs Storm
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tuytuhlz cracks Borgia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Borgia throws an off balance right hand
and Borgia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Borgia misses with the combination.
Borgia misses with a right hand
and Tuytuhlz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Borgia misses with a takedown attempt
and Tuytuhlz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Borgia throws out a powerful jab.
Tuytuhlz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tuytuhlz 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tuytuhlz counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgia is breathing heavily.
Borgia throws a poor cross that misses
and Tuytuhlz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Tuytuhlz misses its intended target. #CL#
Tuytuhlz tries to keep at a distance but Borgia has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Borgia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borgia 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.
Tuytuhlz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Borgia backs up against the cage.
Borgia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tuytuhlz counters with a crisp right that sends Borgia to the canvas! Tuytuhlz follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyke Tuytuhlz!
Lyke Tuytuhlz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Galilei
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Borgia checks a low kick from Dong.#TD#
Borgia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dong to the ground. Borgia is now in Dong's guard.
Dong is trying to keep Borgia in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia distracts Dong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borgia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dong has momentary wrist control but Borgia slips an elbow through the middle.
Dong has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 020 Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borgia with a nice head shot there.
Borgia forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Dong wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dong won't allow Borgia to pass to mount.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borgia working the head and body with strikes.
Dong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dong.
Borgia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dong keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Dong working a defensive guard but Borgia manages to pass into side control anyway.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia 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.
Borgia working the head with strikes.
Borgia 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.#T2#
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Borgia fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dong is trying to get back to half guard.
Dong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borgia scores with a couple of short elbows.
Borgia landing a few strikes. #ROC#Dong is rocked!
Check out the look on Borgia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dong is still in real trouble! Can Borgia finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia lands some shots froms side control.
Dong regains half guard there - taking advantage of Borgia's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Borgia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Dong is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dong seems to have recovered his senses.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Borgia there. #ROC#Dong is rocked!
Borgia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dong is still in real trouble! Can Borgia finish him?
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dong tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Borgia working Dong over with strikes. #SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Dong tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Dong seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Dong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borgia postures up and lands a big shot to Dong's brow.
Dong keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dong's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Borgia.
Borgia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dong has time to react.#TD#
Borgia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borgia is fighting to break Dong's control of his arms but Dong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully. #T1#
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borgia is pushing down on Dong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dong is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dong is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Borgia wants to pass to mount but Dong is defending the position. #SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dong is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Dong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Dong is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dong avoid being mounted?
Borgia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Dong taking some punishment here, with Borgia in his half guard.
Dong is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Borgia working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia.
Dong has hold of Borgia's hands but Borgia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Borgia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Borgia. #SUB2#
Dong looking for submissions off his back.
Dong taking some punishment here, with Borgia in his half guard.
Borgia passes to full mount!
Dong tries to lock up and control but Borgia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Borgia postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Dong out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Borgia goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
After the fight, Alexander Borgia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Nacimento 3
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Tenryu misses.
Tenryu slips under a jab from Borgia.
Borgia 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.
Tenryu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borgia swings widly with a right hand
and Tenryu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Borgia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tenryu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Borgia.
Tenryu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice takedown defense from Tenryu. No joy for Borgia on that attempt.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Borgia.
Tenryu throws out a counter right but Borgia avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Borgia with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia throws a body punch but Tenryu moves out of range.
It seemed like Tenryu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tenryu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Borgia misses with a hook.
Borgia goes for a double leg but Tenryu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tenryu continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenryu! But no joy.
Tenryu lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenryu is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Good body shot from Tenryu.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Borgia misses with a body punch.
Tenryu lands a hook that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Borgia goes for a takedown attempt but Tenryu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tenryu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tenryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Tenryu circles away easily
and Tenryu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borgia is breathing heavily.
Borgia throws the left hand but Tenryu avoids the punch easily.#KD2#
Tenryu cracks Borgia with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tenryu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Borgia to stand back up!#ROC2#Borgia is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia lands with a cross. #T2#
Tenryu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tenryu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Tenryu misses.
Tenryu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tenryu throws a monster overhand right that drops Borgia! Tenryu follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gen Tenryu!
Gen Tenryu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Hakekia vs Reedtz
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Tuytuhlz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borgia tries to clinch but Tuytuhlz moves out of range.
Borgia takes a swing at Tuytuhlz's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Borgia misses
and Tuytuhlz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Borgia shoots and misses
and Borgia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Borgia 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.
Borgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuytuhlz manages to avoid it.
Tuytuhlz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tuytuhlz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tuytuhlz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Borgia with a body shot.
Tuytuhlz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borgia.
Borgia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tuytuhlz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tuytuhlz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tuytuhlz throws a body punch but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia shoots and misses
and Tuytuhlz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tuytuhlz throws a body shot but no joy.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Tuytuhlz shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Tuytuhlz.
Borgia slips a jab from Tuytuhlz.
Borgia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Borgia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Borgia misses the body punch
and Tuytuhlz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Tuytuhlz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tuytuhlz.#ROC2#Borgia is rocked!
Tuytuhlz lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Borgia - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Tuytuhlz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyke Tuytuhlz!
A relieved looking Lyke Tuytuhlz 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:
SMASH: Tosen vs Merel
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Borgia misses with an uppercut
and Grubbs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grubbs misses with a hook
#TD#
and Borgia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grubbs!
Grubbs prevents Borgia from improving position.
Grubbs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grubbs defending against the ground and pound.
Borgia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grubbs is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Borgia working the strikes but Grubbs uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES2#
Grubbs kicks Borgia off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia looks to land a right hand but Grubbs moved out of range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grubbs enables Borgia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grubbs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grubbs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Borgia jumps guard.
Borgia 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia has Grubbs pulled in close to control his posture.
Grubbs is looking to stand up but Borgia won't let him. #T1#
Grubbs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Grubbs controlling him for the moment.
Grubbs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Grubbs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grubbs wants to get up but he can't break Borgia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borgia controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borgia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grubbs swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Grubbs misses the target. #TD#
Borgia scores with a takedown into Grubbs's guard.
Grubbs pushes Borgia off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Borgia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Grubbs throws a big shot that misses.
Borgia staying out of range there.
Grubbs throws a jab when Borgia was well out of range.
Grubbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Borgia misses with a right hand
and Grubbs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borgia misses with a shot to the body
and Grubbs counters with a stiff right hand.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grubbs.
Grubbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Borgia defending well as Grubbs loads up on a big left hand.
Grubbs misses with a looping right.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Grubbs is just out of range.
Grubbs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Borgia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grubbs takes a step back to recover.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Grubbs finds it's way through Borgia's defenses.
Grubbs avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Borgia misses.
Borgia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grubbs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grubbs slips under a jab.
Borgia swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Borgia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grubbs back to the cage. Borgia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia throws a body shot but no joy.
Borgia fails with the takedown.#T4#
Grubbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grubbs throws a hook but Borgia avoids it easily.#TD#
Borgia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grubbs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Borgia in side control, throwing shots but Grubbs defends.
Borgia misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grubbs taking a bit of punishment here - Borgia scoring with strikes.
Borgia lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borgia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grubbs is avoiding damage well.
Grubbs wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Grubbs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Borgia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Borgia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grubbs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borgia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Edward Grubbs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grubbs misses with a straight left.
Grubbs jabs Borgia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grubbs throws out a powerful jab.
Borgia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grubbs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grubbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia misses with a looping right.
Borgia misses with a combination
and Grubbs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grubbs connects with a crisp jab.
Grubbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia connects with a body shot.
Grubbs misses the jab.
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!
Grubbs thuds a left hand into Borgia's body.
Grubbs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grubbs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Borgia catches Grubbs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No luck for Borgia with that takedown attempt.
Borgia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Borgia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grubbs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borgia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Grubbs. Beautiful body shot.
Grubbs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Grubbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grubbs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grubbs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grubbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grubbs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borgia throws out the jab.
Grubbs misses with a body shot.
Grubbs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borgia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Grubbs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borgia. Borgia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No joy there for Borgia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Borgia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Borgia moves out of range as Grubbs strikes.
Grubbs throws a jab when Borgia was well out of range.
A cross from Grubbs lands.
Borgia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grubbs.
Grubbs stuffs the takedown attempt from Borgia. Borgia gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borgia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good shot there by Grubbs.
Grubbs lands a jab.#ROC2#Borgia is rocked!
Grubbs drops Borgia with a big left hand! Borgia is injured, injured bad! Grubbs jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Grubbs!
An out of breath Edward Grubbs 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:
SMASH: Choke vs Bartz 2
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Borgia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaile throws a fast counter high kick but Borgia manages to duck under it in time.
Bizihwaile lands a head kick. Borgia smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia dives in and grabs Bizihwaile's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bizihwaile pushes down on Borgia's head and hops out.
Bizihwaile misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Borgia.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
Borgia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Borgia avoids the body shot from Bizihwaile.
#CL#
Borgia moves into the clinch successfully.
Borgia is looking for a takedown.
Borgia wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgia can't get the takedown.
Bizihwaile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaile shows good takedown defense.
We've been informed that Bizihwaile has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bizihwaile lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile sizes up Borgia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Borgia 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.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick which misses Borgia's front leg but catches the back leg as Borgia tries to avoid it. #T1#
Borgia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bizihwaile is fending him off so far but Borgia persists. Nope, Bizihwaile circles away and we're back to standing.
Borgia scores with a hook.
Borgia looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bizihwaile lands a right hand from hell, dropping Borgia. Bizihwaile pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Borgia vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Borgia closes the distance and pushes Kowalkiewicz back into the cage.
Borgia blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borgia wants a takedown.
Borgia 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.
Borgia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz is defending well.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz is defending well.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgia's elbow. #TD#
Borgia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kowalkiewicz can't fight it off and eventually Borgia manages to take the fight to the floor. Kowalkiewicz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kowalkiewicz wants to stand and escape but Borgia is having none of it.
Kowalkiewicz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalkiewicz seems keen to control Borgia's posture.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borgia is pushing down on Kowalkiewicz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kowalkiewicz is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia is pressing down on Kowalkiewicz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kowalkiewicz is holding on for now.
Kowalkiewicz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borgia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position for now.
Kowalkiewicz wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borgia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borgia thows a huge punch but Kowalkiewicz dodges it nicely.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Borgia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Borgia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kowalkiewicz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgia. #SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kowalkiewicz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kowalkiewicz avoid being mounted?
Borgia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control but can't.
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalkiewicz is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Borgia winds up and cracks Kowalkiewicz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
Borgia lands with a punch from half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is holding on to half guard well.
Borgia prevents Kowalkiewicz from improving his position.
Kowalkiewicz won't allow Borgia to pass to mount.
Borgia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Borgia is nestled in close to Kowalkiewicz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgia prevents Kowalkiewicz from improving his position.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Kowalkiewicz's hands, connecting with Kowalkiewicz's forehead.
Kowalkiewicz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borgia landing with the ground and pound.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position here.
Kowalkiewicz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kowalkiewicz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borgia, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz is working Borgia over against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz gets underhooks to prevent Borgia's takedown attempt.
Borgia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kowalkiewicz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Borgia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Whack! Kowalkiewicz lands a heavy head kick that drops Borgia. The ref tackles Kowalkiewicz to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Borgia was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
SMASH: Borgia vs Masvidal
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Masvidal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal defending well as Borgia loads up on a big left hand.
Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borgia misses with a hook
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borgia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borgia.
A head kick misses from Masvidal.
Masvidal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masvidal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia misses with a looping left.
Borgia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masvidal at a distance.
Borgia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borgia throws a lazy right hand but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Borgia throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.
Borgia punishes Masvidal's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Masvidal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Masvidal has wrist control.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Borgia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Masvidal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Masvidal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Borgia.
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
Borgia slips under a jab.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range. #T3#
Masvidal moves away from the strike by Borgia.
Borgia misses with a body punch
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borgia thuds his right hand into Masvidal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgia cracks Masvidal with an open hand slap.
Borgia throws an overhand right that lands on Masvidal's shoulder, as Masvidal tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Masvidal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Borgia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Borgia chips away with some ground and pound.
Borgia pushes down on Masvidal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgia. #SUB2#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Masvidal defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Borgia wants to free his trapped foot but Masvidal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Masvidal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borgia scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for submissions but instead, Masvidal has regained full guard.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masvidal wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Borgia blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Borgia moves out of range easily.
Borgia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borgia slips under a jab from Masvidal.
A combination from Borgia does no damage.
Borgia lands a right hook to the body.
Borgia lands a jab to the nose.
Borgia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Borgia gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Borgia not doing much here.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Masvidal moves into full guard.
#T1#
Borgia advances position into side control!
Borgia throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masvidal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Masvidal is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it. #SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Masvidal wants to control but Borgia postures up.#T2#
Masvidal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Borgia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Masvidal's legs.
Masvidal is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control.
Borgia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Masvidal some visible discomfort.
My spies in Gym inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Borgia working the ground and pound but Masvidal is defending the strikes.
Borgia is working Masvidal over with some ground and pound from side control.
Masvidal tries to improve position but can't.
Borgia working the strikes but Masvidal uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Borgia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masvidal's head.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Masvidal's hands, connecting with Masvidal's forehead.
Borgia is pressing down on Masvidal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masvidal is holding on for now.
Borgia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgia is looking to advance position but Masvidal won't allow it.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masvidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borgia working over Masvidal with some ground and pound. Masvidal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borgia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
Masvidal regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Borgia.
Borgia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masvidal's head.#T4#
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borgia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masvidal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Borgia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Masvidal has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borgia works over Masvidal with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Masvidal is rocked!
Borgia is in close to Masvidal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Masvidal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borgia gets to his feet and stands over Masvidal, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Masvidal felt that one! Borgia unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Masvidal from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia! Alexander Borgia retains his middleweight title!
Alexander Borgia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Camara vs Wayne
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Borgia misses with a body shot.
Kirk looks to land a right hand but Borgia moved out of range.
Kirk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borgia 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.
Borgia shoots for a takedown but Kirk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Borgia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kirk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kirk bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Kirk. No joy for Borgia on that attempt.
Kirk scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Borgia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borgia doesn't seem bothered though.
Borgia blocks a head kick by Kirk.
Kirk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borgia dives in and grabs Kirk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kirk pushes down on Borgia's head and hops out.
Borgia backing away here, and Kirk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Kirk shows good takedown defense.
Kirk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Borgia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Borgia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Borgia misses the target.
Kirk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borgia.
Kirk moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Borgia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirk. #KD2#
Kirk lands a big head kick that sends Borgia tumbling to the mat! Kirk takes a step backwards and waves Borgia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Borgia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirk throws a lazy right hand but Borgia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirk.
Kirk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Borgia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kirk is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control.
Kirk felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk can't do much from the bottom here.
Kirk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Kirk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgia.
Borgia is nestled in close to Kirk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Kirk tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Kirk trying to control from the bottom.
Kirk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borgia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kirk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borgia is just content to waste time from the top position. Kirk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Borgia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borgia trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Kirk controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Borgia forces his way into half guard.
Kirk is trying to get back to full guard.
Kirk trying to control but Borgia postures up.
Nice strikes from Borgia there.
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Borgia looks to land a strike but Kirk avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borgia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borgia 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.
Borgia throwing strikes from guard but Kirk blocks nicely.
Kirk trying to keep a closed guard but Borgia is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Borgia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kirk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Borgia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Borgia lands in his opponent's guard.
Kirk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borgia postures up in Kirk's guard and throws a big left but Kirk blocks it.
Borgia advances position into side control!
Kirk can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kirk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T1#
Borgia scoring with strikes but Kirk is staying in there.
Borgia throwing strikes but Kirk recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Kirk defends it.
Borgia trying to control the action but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Kirk's hands, connecting with Kirk's forehead.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgia trying to control the action but Kirk is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kirk wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirk keeps working.
Borgia wants to advance to full mount but Kirk doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Borgia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Kirk is rocked!
Kirk working a defensive guard here.
Kirk is still in real trouble! Can Borgia finish him?
Kirk keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Kirk seems to have recovered his senses.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirk has momentary wrist control but Borgia slips an elbow through the middle.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirk is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia throwing strikes from guard but Kirk blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borgia cracks Kirk with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Borgia'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.#R3#
Borgia slips a jab from Kirk.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kirk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borgia.
Good exchange - Borgia coming out on top.
Borgia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirk sprawls well. Kirk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borgia gets slowly back to his feet.
Borgia throws a hook but Kirk avoids it easily.
Kirk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borgia on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia blocks the body kick.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirk sprawls well. Kirk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borgia gets slowly back to his feet.
Kirk ducks right into an uppercut from Borgia. #T1#
Kirk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borgia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Borgia swings for the body but Kirk moves out of range.
Borgia loads up on a big right hand but Kirk slips the punch.
Borgia misses with a looping right.
Borgia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirk is just out of range.
Borgia lands a jab-cross combination.
Borgia misses with a looping left.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Kirk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Borgia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Borgia goes for a double leg but Kirk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kirk continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borgia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kirk after a bit of a struggle.
Borgia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kirk after a bit of a struggle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Borgia gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kirk moves into full guard.
Borgia throws a strike but Kirk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia 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.
Borgia trying to control the position.
#T3#
Kirk trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Borgia 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.
Kirk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borgia 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#
Kirk tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg. #T4#
Borgia throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kirk to regain full guard.
Borgia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borgia trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirk has wrist control.
Kirk wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirk has wrist control.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Borgia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Kirk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kirk throws a head kick that Borgia semi-blocks.
Kirk moves out of range as Borgia strikes.
Borgia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirk.
Borgia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kirk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Borgia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kirk quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Kirk trying to hold on to Borgia's head to control him but Borgia postures up.
Borgia looks to land a strike but Kirk avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alexander Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kirk's head.#T1#
Borgia throws a big elbow that misses.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia trying to move into half guard but instead Kirk has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Borgia wants to sweep here but Kirk controlling him for the moment.
Borgia controlling the position.
Kirk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Kirk looking to pass the guard.
Kirk is stalling in the full guard.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Kirk won't allow Borgia to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Borgia throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Kirk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borgia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Borgia lands with a shot to the body.
Kirk lands with an uppercut that bounces Borgia off the cage and back into range.
Borgia misses with a two punch combination.
Borgia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Borgia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kirk throws out a powerful jab.
Kirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Borgia's corner calls for a 1-2. Borgia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Borgia throws a right hand that misses
and Kirk counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk dodges the punch combination from Borgia.
Kirk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Borgia. That did some damage!
Borgia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kirk.
Borgia fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kirk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Borgia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Borgia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kirk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kirk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borgia.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirk.
Kirk with the inside leg kick.
Kirk lands a jab to the nose.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Kirk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kirk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borgia lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia connects with a single shot there.
Borgia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirk raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Borgia misses with a hook.
Borgia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kirk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Kirk throws a series of strikes that have Borgia backpedaling.
Kirk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirk tries a quick counter leg kick but Borgia is wise to it.
Kirk throws a head kick but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia cracks Kirk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Borgia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Kirk seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Borgia clinches up with Kirk and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kirk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirk sprawls well. Kirk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borgia gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kirk makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Borgia really felt that one!#T2#
Borgia misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kirk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borgia goes for a double leg but Kirk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kirk continues to drive forward.
Borgia takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Kirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Kirk tenderised Borgia's leg. Borgia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Borgia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirk lands a leg kick that knocks Borgia off balance momentarily.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirk is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirk! But no joy.
Kirk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Borgia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Borgia. That snapped Kirk's head back.
Borgia misses with a takedown attempt
and Kirk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borgia just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Kirk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borgia.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kirk.
Kirk connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Borgia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Borgia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borgia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Borgia throws a strike but Kirk avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Borgia trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Borgia postures up in Kirk's guard and throws a big left but Kirk blocks it.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borgia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Borgia.
Kirk is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Kirk.
I think Kirk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia retains his middleweight title!
Alexander Borgia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated James Kirk had this to say: 'KHAAAAAAN!'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Menezes vs Borgia
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Menezes lands the left hand.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Borgia pulls guard successfully.
Menezes trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Gym inform us that Borgia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Borgia 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.
Borgia looking to control.
Menezes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Menezes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Menezes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Menezes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Borgia looking to control.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Menezes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borgia.
Borgia slips a straight right by Menezes.
Borgia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Menezes is fending him off so far but Borgia persists. Nope, Menezes circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Borgia misses.
A jab from Menezes finds it's way through Borgia's defenses.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Menezes tries to sprawl but Borgia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menezes tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.#T2#
Borgia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Borgia trying to control the action but Menezes is working from the bottom.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borgia throwing shots but Menezes is blocking nicely.
Menezes 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.#SUB#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
Borgia is pressing down on Menezes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Menezes is holding on for now.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Menezes actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia thows a huge punch but Menezes dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menezes keeps working.
Borgia working over Menezes with some ground and pound. Menezes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Menezes has hold of Borgia's hands but Borgia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Menezes is staying active underneath Borgia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borgia lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Borgia there. #T4##SUB#
Menezes actively working from the bottom here.
Menezes is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menezes avoid being mounted?
Borgia working over Menezes with some ground and pound. Menezes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borgia is trying to control. Menezes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borgia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Menezes's hands, connecting with Menezes's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Menezes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Borgia lands a right hook to the body.
Menezes doesn't manage to clinch there - Borgia circles away.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Menezes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borgia sprawls and moves away.
Menezes works Borgia's body with a nice hook.
Menezes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Menezes slips under a jab.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
Menezes catches Borgia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Borgia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Menezes sprawls well initially but Borgia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Menezes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Borgia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Menezes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1#
Menezes working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Borgia.
Borgia with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Menezes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Borgia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alexander Borgia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borgia is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Menezes is rocked!
Borgia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Menezes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borgia postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Menezes out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Borgia goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia is the new middleweight champion!
Alexander Borgia tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SMASH: Takahashi vs Kitjakarn
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Nakamura wants to clinch.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Borgia throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.#TD2#
Borgia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nakamura!
Borgia trying to control the action but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borgia controlling the position. #T1#
Borgia has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Borgia wants to control the pace but Nakamura is squirming around nicely.
Borgia raining down hammerfists from mount.
Borgia tries to control but Nakamura wriggling away.
Borgia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Borgia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nakamura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nakamura is bucking up trying to escape but Borgia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Nakamura is rocked!
Borgia connects with a bit shot that sees Nakamura covering up! More strikes from Borgia and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Borgia is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
A less than humble Alexander Borgia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SMASH:Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Atunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Borgia off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borgia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Borgia misses with a left hand
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Borgia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Borgia controls the position.
My spies in Gym inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Borgia working the head with strikes.
Borgia misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Borgia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Atunes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Atunes is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Borgia throws a strike aimed at the side of Atunes's head but Atunes avoids it well.
Atunes parries the strikes from Borgia easily there. Borgia is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Atunes to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia is trying to move to mount but Atunes reverses beautifully and ends up in Borgia's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atunes won't allow Borgia to sweep him here. #T1#
Atunes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Borgia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Atunes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgia is trying to maintain the position but Atunes is very close to passing his half guard.
Atunes is taking a breather. Borgia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Borgia is pressing down on Atunes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Atunes wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia pulls Atunes in to control the position.
Borgia being controlled here, momentarily.
Atunes preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Borgia with a poor takedown
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borgia scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Edison Atunes has been cut.
A jab lands there for Borgia.
Borgia misses with a hook
and Atunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Borgia scores with a body shot.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Borgia saw that one coming. #TD2#
Borgia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Atunes has hold of Borgia's hands but Borgia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Atunes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Borgia.
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!
Borgia postures up in Atunes's guard and throws a big left but Atunes blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Atunes keeps moving.
Atunes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia. #T4#
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia is pushing down on Atunes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Atunes is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borgia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borgia is nestled in close to Atunes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Atunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borgia.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borgia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Borgia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Atunes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Atunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borgia.
Borgia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atunes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borgia was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Atunes slips under a jab from Borgia.
Borgia cracks Atunes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borgia is looking to pass Atunes's guard but actually Atunes recovers to full guard. #T1#
Atunes controlling the position.
Atunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atunes is keeping the position for now.
Borgia passes Atunes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borgia. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Borgia throwing shots but Atunes is blocking nicely.
Borgia is pressing down on Atunes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atunes is holding on for now.
Alexander Borgia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borgia works his foot free and advances to mount.
Borgia landing shots from mount.
Borgia breaks from Atunes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Borgia tries to control but Atunes wriggling away.
Atunes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3#
Borgia looking to finish with strikes here!
Borgia lands a heavy elbow.
Borgia connects with a bit shot that sees Atunes covering up! More strikes from Borgia and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Borgia is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
A very excited looking Alexander Borgia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Edison Atunes had this to say: 'Who the fuck let Karter into my camp again? '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Borgia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head.
Borgia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borgia shoots for a double leg takedown but Kowalkiewicz sprawls well. He's pushed Borgia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz moves into range and clinches up with Borgia.
Borgia jumps guard but Kowalkiewicz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Borgia is working for takedown but Kowalkiewicz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Borgia.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Kowalkiewicz taking a breather.
Kowalkiewicz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kowalkiewicz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Borgia.
Borgia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz is defending well.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz is pressed up against the cage. Borgia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalkiewicz down to the mat. Kowalkiewicz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgia tries to land a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Kowalkiewicz clinches up against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Borgia controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borgia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Borgia has Kowalkiewicz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kowalkiewicz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Borgia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalkiewicz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a body shot from Borgia.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Borgia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kowalkiewicz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalkiewicz stops a takedown attempt from Borgia.
Borgia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Borgia is trying to drag Kowalkiewicz to the mat but Kowalkiewicz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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!
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Borgia as Kowalkiewicz tries to tie him up.
I was talking to Kowalkiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kowalkiewicz has Borgia pressed against the cage, preventing Borgia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Borgia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Borgia.
Kowalkiewicz stops a takedown attempt from Borgia.
Borgia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kowalkiewicz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Borgia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Borgia's gas tank.
Borgia looks winded!
Kowalkiewicz works on Borgia's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalkiewicz works on Borgia's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz is pressed up against the cage. Borgia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalkiewicz down to the mat. Kowalkiewicz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kowalkiewicz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgia's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Borgia wants to take the fight to the mat but Kowalkiewicz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borgia is working for takedown but Kowalkiewicz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Borgia's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against Borgia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalkiewicz is working Borgia over against the cage.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Borgia is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz gets through Borgia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Borgia is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
Kowalkiewicz leaning against his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz is working Borgia over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
A right hand to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Borgia's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Borgia drops to his knees and Kowalkiewicz pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
SMASH: Kowal vs Selvatico
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Sole throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Borgia misses. #TD2#
Borgia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sole's guard.
Sole throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sole throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sole throws a couple of heel strikes.
Borgia trying to control but Sole is working from the bottom.
Borgia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Sole keeps moving.
Sole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sole throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sole throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
My spies in Gym inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Sole punching from the bottom - just letting Borgia know he's still in a fight.
Sole lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Borgia is pushing down on Sole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sole is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Sole connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borgia works his way into full mount!
Sole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Borgia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sole punching from the bottom.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Borgia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sole is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Borgia blocks the strikes from Sole.
Borgia is looking to advance position but Sole won't allow it.
Borgia lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Sole's hands, connecting with Sole's forehead.
Sole won't allow Borgia to pass to mount.
Borgia blocks the strikes from Sole.
Sole misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Borgia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sole lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Sole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sole has momentary wrist control but Borgia slips an elbow through the middle.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Sole is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sole tries to strike from the bottom.
Sole thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Sole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borgia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sole's guard.
Borgia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sole tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Borgia winds up and cracks Sole with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Sole connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Sole is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Borgia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sole punching from the bottom.
Borgia 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borgia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Borgia working the head and body with strikes.
Sole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Borgia winds up and cracks Sole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sole has hold of Borgia's hands but Borgia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Sole is rocked!
Sole punching from the bottom.
Oh Sole is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sole missing with punches from the bottom.
Borgia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sole seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Sole is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sole throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sole lands an upkick as Borgia stands over him.
Borgia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borgia landing with the ground and pound.
Borgia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sole's head.
Sole will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Borgia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Borgia arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sole's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alexander Borgia made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Borgia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edmonds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borgia lunges at Edmonds with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edmonds's hand.
Edmonds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borgia has time to react.
Edmonds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borgia.
A big right from Borgia misses.
Borgia throws a looping overhand right but Edmonds ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Borgia trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Edmonds working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borgia is working Edmonds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Edmonds working a defensive guard here.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Edmonds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edmonds keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Our spies down at at The Goya - 🥊 MMA Academy inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Edmonds has his hands on Borgia's head, controlling the position.
Edmonds looking for a sweep. Not yet Edmonds, not yet.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia postures up and lands a big shot to Edmonds's brow.
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Borgia is trying to control. Edmonds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edmonds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borgia.
Borgia lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Borgia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Edmonds is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borgia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Borgia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Edmonds is rocked!
Borgia is trying to control. Edmonds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borgia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Edmonds is still in real trouble! Can Borgia finish him?
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edmonds keeps working.
Borgia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edmonds defending well though.
Edmonds seems to have recovered his senses.
Edmonds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borgia.
Edmonds regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Borgia.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Edmonds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia. #T4#
Edmonds pulls Borgia in to control the position.
Borgia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Edmonds has wrist control.
Borgia won't allow Edmonds to sweep him here.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
Borgia 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.
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edmonds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edmonds is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Borgia's hands.
Edmonds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edmonds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borgia under the eye.
Borgia connects with a body shot.
Borgia throws a lazy right hand but Edmonds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edmonds throws a hook but Borgia blocks it.
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmonds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borgia under the eye.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmonds is just out of range.
Edmonds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Borgia misses with a two punch combination.
Edmonds misses with a looping left.
Borgia is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmonds takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Borgia tries to clinch there but Edmonds circles away.
Borgia throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Borgia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1##SUB#
Borgia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Borgia throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Borgia lands some shots froms side control.
Edmonds struggling a bit here.
Edmonds manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Borgia is trying to control but can't.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
Edmonds working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Borgia's thigh. Borgia counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Edmonds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Borgia's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a submission of some sort.
Borgia is controlling Edmonds's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alexander Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edmonds is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Borgia!
Borgia is desperately trying to improve his position but Edmonds has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Edmonds swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Borgia is now in Edmonds's guard. A big mistake from Edmonds there, giving up the dominant position! #T3#
Edmonds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borgia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Edmonds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edmonds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borgia trying to move into half guard but instead Edmonds has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Edmonds won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Borgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edmonds's guard. #REVR##T4#
Borgia is pushing down on Edmonds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Edmonds is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edmonds wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edmonds can do to turn this around?
Edmonds moves into full guard.
Borgia connects with a couple of short punches.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edmonds is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borgia defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Borgia lands a right hook to the body.
Borgia throws a series of punches but Edmonds avoids them all with ease.
Borgia swinging wildly here.
Borgia needs to keep his hands up - Edmonds had a free shot at his head there.
Edmonds lands a nice hook to Borgia's body. Borgia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borgia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut.
Borgia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Borgia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edmonds counters with a straight right hand.
Edmonds 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.
Edmonds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Borgia tries for a takedown but Edmonds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borgia with a poor takedown
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Borgia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Edmonds.
Edmonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edmonds lands with a right hand. #TD#
Borgia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Edmonds's guard.
Edmonds keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Edmonds wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borgia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edmonds's head.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borgia chips away with some ground and pound.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a triangle here but Borgia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Borgia scoring with punches and elbows.
Borgia cracks Edmonds with a big right hand but Edmonds just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Borgia with the ground and pound but Edmonds regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Borgia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Edmonds is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edmonds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edmonds manages to get to full guard.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Edmonds.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edmonds wants to improve his position but instead Borgia has moved into half guard.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Borgia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borgia, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Sasaki
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
No joy there for Borgia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borgia misses with a two punch combination.
Borgia misses the jab.
Selvatico staying out of range there.
Selvatico lands a head shot.#TD#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia works over Selvatico with some ground and pound from guard.
Borgia 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.
Selvatico really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borgia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borgia 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.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia trying to control but Selvatico is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selvatico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia. #T1#
Selvatico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borgia cracks Selvatico with a solid left hand.
Borgia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Selvatico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Selvatico is keeping the position.
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Selvatico is trying to control the position but Borgia postures up.
Selvatico avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Borgia is pushing down on Selvatico's leg trying to pass to half guard. Selvatico is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia thows a huge punch but Selvatico dodges it nicely.
Selvatico is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia throwing shots but Selvatico is blocking nicely.
Borgia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Borgia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borgia lands a nice short elbow.
Borgia is pressing down on Selvatico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Selvatico is holding on for now.
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Selvatico is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Selvatico felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Borgia is pressing down on Selvatico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Selvatico is holding on for now.
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borgia wants to free his trapped foot but Selvatico is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Selvatico trying to hold on to Borgia's head to control him but Borgia postures up.
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Selvatico knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Borgia lands with a punch from half guard.
Borgia is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Selvatico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia.
Borgia throwing strikes from guard but Selvatico blocks nicely.
Borgia trying to control but Selvatico is working from the bottom.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Selvatico is keeping the position.
Borgia is working Selvatico over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Borgia moves out of range of the leg kick from Selvatico.
Borgia avoids the body shot from Selvatico.
Borgia avoids the body shot from Selvatico.
Borgia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Borgia.
Borgia walks into a left hand.
Selvatico throws a big shot that misses.
Selvatico scores with a nice head shot.
Borgia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Selvatico lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Borgia.
Borgia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia throws a hook but Selvatico avoids it easily.
A combination from Borgia does no damage.
Selvatico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borgia moves away.#TD#
Borgia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Borgia thows a huge punch but Selvatico dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Selvatico is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Selvatico is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Selvatico manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Selvatico is trying to keep Borgia in close.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Selvatico is keeping the position.
Alexander Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Selvatico keeps moving.
Selvatico avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Selvatico is trying to control the position but Borgia postures up. #ES2#
Selvatico has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Borgia off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Borgia lands with a nice body punch.
Selvatico throws a leg kick but Borgia moved away.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Selvatico is just out of range.
Selvatico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borgia is looking to counter the offense by Selvatico and move into the clinch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Selvatico enables Borgia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Selvatico manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Borgia passes Selvatico's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Selvatico is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Selvatico avoid being mounted?#T3#
Borgia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Selvatico's head.
Selvatico is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Selvatico is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Selvatico keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borgia working Selvatico over with strikes. #SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Selvatico is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Selvatico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
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.
Selvatico on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Selvatico sees it coming and defends easily.
Selvatico is looking to escape.
Selvatico is trying to control but Borgia manages to pass to mount!
Selvatico is trying desperately to improve position.
Borgia looking to finish with strikes here!
Selvatico manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Selvatico keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borgia misses with a looping right.
Borgia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Selvatico is fending him off so far but Borgia persists. Nope, Selvatico circles away and we're back to standing.
Selvatico appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Selvatico feints and then cracks Borgia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Borgia down.
Selvatico misses with a wild body shot.
Borgia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Selvatico can do to turn this around?
Selvatico misses with an uppercut. Borgia saw that one coming.
Selvatico delivers a nice body kick.
Selvatico lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Selvatico ducks under a wild hook from Borgia.
Borgia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Selvatico circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selvatico bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Borgia misses the jab.
Borgia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Selvatico as Borgia shoots in.
A jab lands there for Selvatico.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Selvatico scores with a nice body kick.
Borgia is looking to land body kicks.
Borgia throws out a loose jab but Selvatico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia misses with a body shot.
Borgia throws a right hand that misses
and Selvatico counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borgia thinking.
Borgia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Selvatico counters with a low kick, right behind Borgia 's knee.
Vino Selvatico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borgia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Selvatico.
Selvatico thumps Borgia with a low kick.
Selvatico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Borgia misses with a takedown attempt
and Selvatico counters with a nice uppercut.
Selvatico lets loose with a powerful body kick. Borgia will feel that in the morning.
Selvatico moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Selvatico throws a front kick that sends Borgia stumbling back into the cage.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Selvatico scores with a jab.
Selvatico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vino Selvatico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Borgia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Selvatico fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Borgia swings for the body but Selvatico moves out of range.
Selvatico swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Selvatico with the inside leg kick.
Selvatico ducks under a wild hook from Borgia.
Vino Selvatico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borgia misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy left from Selvatico finds it's target.
Selvatico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Selvatico wants to land a leg kick but Borgia is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Selvatico, right into the meat of the thigh.
Selvatico misses with a body kick.
Borgia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Selvatico lands with a nice body kick.
Borgia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Selvatico.
Selvatico throws an off balance right hand
letting Borgia counter with a right hand.
Borgia blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Selvatico moves out of range as Borgia strikes.
Borgia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Borgia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Selvatico lands a big right hand that sends Borgia crashing to the mat! Selvatico stays standing though and waves Borgia back to his feet!#ROC2#Borgia is rocked!
Selvatico checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oh Borgia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Selvatico dances in with a quick combination. Borgia is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Selvatico snaps Borgia's head back. Borgia stumbles backwards against the cage. Selvatico steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Borgia's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Borgia just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vino Selvatico!
After winning the bout, Vino Selvatico thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Torsten vs Lomax
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Lawrence dives in and scores a takedown into Borgia's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lawrence working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
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.
Lawrence keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Borgia's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borgia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence postures up in Borgia's guard and throws a big left but Borgia blocks it.
Lawrence pushes down on Borgia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lawrence takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lawrence prevents Borgia from improving his position.
Borgia is not content to let Lawrence control the position.#T1#
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Lawrence is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borgia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borgia has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lawrence seems to be working for a kimura but Borgia defends the submission attempt.
Lawrence is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawrence missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borgia defends it well.
Borgia is holding on to half guard well.
Lawrence throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borgia is doing well to control the position and prevent Lawrence from advancing to side control.
Lawrence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Borgia defending well though.
Borgia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Borgia is trying to keep Lawrence in close.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia managing to control the position.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #T3#
Borgia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawrence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawrence manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
Lawrence looking to control.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia distracts Lawrence with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borgia trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lawrence looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borgia trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lawrence trying to keep a closed guard but Borgia is proving a slippery customer.
Borgia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lawrence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lawrence holds on and takes a little breather.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Borgia passes Lawrence's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawrence dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Borgia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawrence defends it nicely.
Lawrence tries to counter by closing the distance.
Borgia lands with a hook. Lawrence tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lawrence wants to clinch.#CL2#
Lawrence pushes Borgia up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Borgia has picked Lawrence up - he's going for a ride! Borgia dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Borgia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Borgia lands with a punch from half guard.
Lawrence wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Lawrence is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard.
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lawrence manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia controlling from the top position.
Borgia postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borgia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lawrence is trying to control the position but Borgia postures up.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borgia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lawrence tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borgia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borgia 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.
Borgia advances to half guard.
Lawrence works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Borgia is posturing up here but Lawrence has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Borgia tries to roll out but it's too tight and Borgia has to tap! Slick submission there by Lawrence!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Lawrence!
John Lawrence very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGEâ„¢ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck for Borgia with that takedown attempt.
Kowalkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Borgia is out of range.
Borgia looks for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz sprawls well.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Borgia.
Borgia with a poor takedown
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borgia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz throws the left hand but Borgia avoids the punch easily.
Borgia tries to counter with a clinch but Kowalkiewicz shakes him off and moves away.
Borgia tries to bum rush Kowalkiewicz with a series of wild strikes but Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz circles away easily#KD#
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Borgia! Kowalkiewicz lets Borgia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Borgia is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia misses with a combination
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a good low kick that Borgia was not able to check.
Borgia is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?#T1#
Borgia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kowalkiewicz throws a counter high kick but Borgia was just alert enough to avoid it.
Borgia seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borgia misses with a body shot
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Borgia out cold! What a finish! Kowalkiewicz is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
SMASH: Menshikov vs Kohler
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Masvidal avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masvidal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Borgia - just one landing.
Borgia stuns Masvidal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Masvidal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Masvidal dips to his left and cracks Borgia with an uppercut!
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Masvidal connects with a right hand. Borgia shakes it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borgia or perhaps it was just good defense by Masvidal, which made it look bad.
Borgia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Borgia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masvidal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Borgia tries to clinch up but Masvidal circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Borgia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masvidal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borgia.
Borgia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Masvidal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Borgia.
Masvidal wants to clinch up but Borgia keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Borgia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masvidal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
My spies in Gym inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Masvidal struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Borgia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Borgia is working Masvidal over with some ground and pound from side control.
Masvidal is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Borgia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Masvidal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Borgia trying to control the position but Masvidal is working away.
Masvidal is trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia working the body and head with strikes.
Borgia is putting a hurting on Masvidal here, landing some big shots from side control.
Masvidal is trying to improve his position.
Masvidal is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia scores with a couple of short elbows.
Borgia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Borgia scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Masvidal struggling a bit here.
Masvidal tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Masvidal takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Borgia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#Masvidal is rocked!
Borgia working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Masvidal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borgia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Masvidal down.
Borgia lands a huge shot from side control! Masvidal is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SMASH: Johnson vs Face
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Borgia misses with a straight left. #TD#
Borgia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Selvatico's hands, connecting with Selvatico's forehead.
Borgia 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.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Selvatico won't allow Borgia to pass to mount.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia looks to land a strike but Selvatico avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Borgia wants to control from the top but Selvatico keeps moving.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Selvatico is keeping the position for now.
Borgia trying to control but Selvatico is working from the bottom.
Borgia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Selvatico 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.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Selvatico swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Selvatico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#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.
Borgia throws a big right hand that misses.
Borgia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borgia passes Selvatico's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Borgia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Borgia in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poor strikes thrown by Borgia there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Borgia throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Borgia looking to ground and pound but Selvatico is blocking nicely. #T3#
Selvatico wants to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
Borgia lands with some strikes.
Borgia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Borgia looking for a guillotine from mount but Selvatico is having none of it.
Borgia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Selvatico's face.
Borgia throws a wild left hand from mount and Selvatico manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Borgia is pressing down on Selvatico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Selvatico is holding on for now.
Borgia thows a huge punch but Selvatico dodges it nicely.
Borgia passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Borgia.#T4##SUB#
Borgia swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SMASH: Floyd vs Delsarte
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Drummond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Borgia lands a really nice looking cross but Drummond seems unphased.
Borgia dives in for a single leg takedown but Drummond sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Drummond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drummond throws a leg kick but Borgia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drummond.
Drummond scores with a decent looking hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drummond 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.
Drummond looks to score with a jab to the body but Borgia is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Borgia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drummond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borgia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Drummond lands a nice looking body shot.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Drummond is just out of range.
Drummond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borgia.
An attempted straight right counter from Borgia misses the target.
Borgia fails to land the takedown.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drummond as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgia misses with a body kick.
Borgia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drummond can pounce on him.
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!
Drummond throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Drummond throws out a loose jab but Borgia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drummond throws a one two combo.
Drummond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drummond moves away.#T1##TD#
Borgia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Drummond did well to prevent Borgia getting side control.
Drummond is looking to improve his position.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Drummond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgia 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.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Drummond is staying active underneath Borgia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drummond tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Borgia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borgia wants to stand up but Drummond has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Drummond is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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. Borgia connects with a nice short shot to Drummond's temple.
Drummond has hold of Borgia's hands but Borgia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Borgia is thwarting Drummond's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drummond might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Borgia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drummond tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Borgia has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Drummond can't escape the position.
Borgia putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Drummond is trying to escape the mount.
Drummond in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Drummond tries to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
Borgia postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Drummond looks a forlorn figure.
#T4#
Drummond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Borgia lands with some strikes.
Drummond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia looking to control but Drummond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borgia scoring with strikes but Drummond is staying in there.
Borgia loads up with a big shot that hurts Drummond! He's pulled Borgia in close but Borgia has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Drummond survive? More strikes from Borgia and Drummond is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DMMA 116 Misha vs Seppo
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Walters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borgia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borgia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walters drops his hands momentarily and Borgia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Walters misses its intended target.
Walters throws the left hand but Borgia avoids the punch easily.
Walters misses with a lunging right hand
and Borgia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Borgia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walters throws the left hand but Borgia avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walters. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walters looks to throw the jab but Borgia is out of range.
Borgia's corner calls for a 1-2. Borgia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Walters lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borgia doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
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!
Borgia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Borgia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walters missing with a left hand there. Borgia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borgia throws out a loose jab but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walters misses with a straight left.
Borgia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Borgia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walters swivels and escapes.
Walters walks into a left hand.
Walters takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Borgia with a nice calf kick.
Borgia misses with a hook. Walters ducked under it nicely.
Walters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walters throws a body shot but no joy.
Walters throws a shot from downtown. Borgia moves away and avoids it.
Borgia loads up on a big right hand but Walters slips the punch.
Walters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borgia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Walters lands the left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Walters misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Borgia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Borgia throws a series of punches but Walters avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Walters misses its intended target.
Borgia moves away from the strike by Walters.
Walters stuns Borgia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walters moves away.
Borgia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walters.#TD#
Walters gets caught flat footed, as Borgia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia postures up in Walters's guard and throws a big left but Walters blocks it. #T2#
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Walters has wrist control.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walters manages to avoid it.#TD#
Borgia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walters to the mat! Walters manages to get full guard. #T3##SU#
Borgia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Antonio Walters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Borgia.
Walters works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD2#
Walters lands a big right hand that sends Borgia crashing to the mat! Walters stays standing though and waves Borgia back to his feet!
Walters slaps away a takedown attempt from Borgia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgia misses with a takedown attempt - Walters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Borgia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Walters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia postures up in Walters's guard and throws a big left but Walters blocks it. #T4#
Walters keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia stands up over Walters, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Borgia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borgia scoring with some ground and pound.
Walters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borgia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borgia postures up in Walters's guard and throws a big left but Walters blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Borgia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Borgia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Walters swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Borgia.#TD#
Borgia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walters's guard.#ROC#Walters is rocked!
Borgia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexander Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia postures up.
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Walters controlling Borgia's posture.
Borgia scoring with some ground and pound.
Walters is still in real trouble! Can Borgia finish him?
Borgia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Borgia passes into half guard.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Borgia is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Walters is hurt! He's hurt bad - Borgia fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Walters from any more punishment! Congratulations to Borgia! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
DMMA 110 Wife vs Zhikova
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Borgia misses with a series of wild punches.
Rocksaw thinks about the counter body kick.
Borgia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Rocksaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Borgia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Borgia misses with a combination
and Rocksaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Borgia misses with a jab to the body
and Rocksaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borgia cracks a nice hook into Rocksaw's ribs.
Rocksaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borgia.
Borgia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rocksaw tries to avoid it but Borgia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rocksaw to the ground. Rocksaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocksaw throws a big counter head kick but Borgia avoids it with no problem.
Borgia swings widly with a right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borgia thinking.
Borgia throws a body shot but no joy.
Borgia misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Rocksaw, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borgia scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocksaw is just out of range.
Rocksaw cracks Borgia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borgia wants to clinch but Rocksaw slips to the side
and Rocksaw counters with a straight right hand.
Borgia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rocksaw counters with a crisp right that sends Borgia to the canvas! Rocksaw follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramone Rocksaw!
Post fight, Ramone Rocksaw stared into the camera and said 'Always gonna KO this guy'. |
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Event:
DMMA 101: Johnson vs Outback 2
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Gutsu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gutsu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Borgia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Gutsu gets a double leg takedown into Borgia's guard.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Gutsu from controlling successfully.
Borgia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet.
Gutsu looking to pass the guard.
Gutsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borgia is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gutsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Gutsu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Borgia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Gutsu wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Gutsu pushes down on Borgia's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gutsu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borgia is just riding it out for now. Gutsu eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gutsu is looking for a kimura but Borgia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gutsu to get the leverage. #T2#
Gutsu wants to free his trapped foot but Borgia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
Gutsu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gutsu trying to mount his opponent but Borgia defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Borgia gets back to full guard.
Borgia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gutsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Gutsu trying to keep a closed guard but Borgia is proving a slippery customer.
Borgia postures up and lands a big shot to Gutsu's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gutsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gutsu has a closed guard, preventing Borgia from standing up.
Borgia postures up and lands a big shot to Gutsu's brow. #SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gutsu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Gutsu's legs - danger averted.
Gutsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. #REVR#
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gutsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia pulls Gutsu in close to his closed guard and prevents Gutsu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gutsu wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Gutsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutsu looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia pulls Gutsu in close to prevent any damage.
Gutsu looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gee Gutsu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Borgia, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#It looks like Gee Gutsu has been cut.
Gutsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borgia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Borgia moves into the clinch.
Borgia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gutsu tries to score a body lock takedown but Borgia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Borgia looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Borgia lands a takedown into guard.
Gutsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Gutsu keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Alexander Borgia has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB#
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borgia postures up and lands a big shot to Gutsu's brow.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Borgia distracts Gutsu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gutsu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Borgia trying to control but Gutsu is working from the bottom.
Borgia stands and throws Gutsu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gutsu is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Gutsu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Borgia working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Gutsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gutsu is looking for a sweep.
Borgia working the ground and pound.
Gutsu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gutsu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Borgia passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gutsu!
Borgia breaks from Gutsu's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Gutsu is looking to improve his position but Borgia isn't that keen on the idea.
Borgia landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Gutsu is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gee Gutsu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Borgia!
After the big win, Alexander Borgia made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
DMMA 95: Van Asch vs Imanari
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Womack wants to clinch up but Borgia keeps it at a distance.
Womack scores with a push kick.#TD#
Borgia gets a double leg takedown into Womack's guard.
Womack can't keep his opponent in guard - Borgia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Borgia controlling the pace.
Womack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia stops Womack from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia trying to control the action but Womack is working from the bottom.
Borgia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Borgia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Womack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Womack controlling the position for now.
Womack trying to control here.
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Womack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borgia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Womack is defending well.
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Womack actively working from the bottom here.
Womack wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia drops an elbow to the side of Womack's head.
Borgia throwing shots but Womack is blocking nicely. #SU#
Borgia escapes and gets back to his feet.
Womack takes a swing at Borgia's ribcage but misses.
Borgia misses with an uppercut.
Womack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Borgia misses its intended target. #CL2#
Womack instigates a clinch.
Borgia has Womack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Womack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Borgia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Womack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Womack gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Borgia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Borgia lands a body shot.
Womack is looking to break free of the clinch but Borgia has double underhooks.
Borgia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Borgia is working Womack over against the cage.#BC2#
Womack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Womack tries to clinch there but Borgia circles away.
Borgia misses with a series of wild punches.
Womack ducks under a wild hook from Borgia.#CL2#
Womack moves into the clinch.#BC#
Borgia breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Borgia there.
Womack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Womack shows good takedown defense.
Womack dives in for a single leg takedown but Borgia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Womack is looking to clinch but Borgia is avoiding it.
Borgia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Borgia takes a swing at Womack's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Borgia misses
and Womack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Womack tries to clinch but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Borgia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Womack loads up on a big right hand but Borgia slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Womack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borgia lands a jab to the head.
Borgia walks into a straight right hand from Womack.
Womack lands a nice shot to the body.
Womack connects with a high kick.
Womack connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Borgia is rocked!
Womack tries to clinch there but Borgia circles away.
Oh Borgia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Left hook, right uppercut from Borgia.
Borgia seems to have got his legs back now.
Womack throws a series of punches but Borgia avoids them all with ease.
Womack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Borgia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Borgia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Womack throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Borgia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Womack did well to prevent Borgia getting side control.
Borgia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Womack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU#
Borgia stands up from half guard.
A big left from Womack misses. #CL2#
Womack clinches up against the cage.
Womack prevents a body shot from Borgia.
Borgia controlling the action here for a moment.
Borgia trying to control the position but instead, Womack has worked for underhooks and has pushed Borgia into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Borgia pulls guard successfully.
Womack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Borgia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Womack trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Womack's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alexander Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Womack looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Womack throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Borgia throws a shot from downtown. Womack moves away and avoids it.
Womack throws out a counter right but Borgia avoids it with no problem.
Borgia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Womack shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Borgia as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Borgia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Borgia lands in his opponent's guard.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Borgia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Womack can do to turn this around?
Womack has momentary wrist control but Borgia slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Womack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borgia throws a strike but Womack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Womack won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Borgia 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.
Womack being controlled here momentarily.
Womack preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Womack from controlling successfully.
Borgia is controlling Womack's posture.
Womack wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borgia 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.
Womack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Womack wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Womack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Womack looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slapping leg kick lands for Borgia.
Borgia keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Borgia misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Borgia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Womack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot by Borgia.
Womack tries to clinch up but Borgia circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Borgia finds it's way through Womack's defenses.
Alexander Borgia is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Borgia sends Womack down but not out. Borgia dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Womack is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Womack to see if he's OK.
Womack is still in real trouble! Can Borgia finish him?
Borgia lands a big left to the face of Womack, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Borgia and another - Womack is out! Borgia stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FUClothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DMMA 87: Ramathorn vs Doomsday
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Gillet throws a head kick that misses.
Gillet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borgia throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Christian Gillet has been cut.
Borgia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gillet doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Borgia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Borgia lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gillet takes a shot to the head.
Borgia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gillet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Borgia blocks it with crossed arms.
Gillet utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gillet working aggressively here.
#TD#
Borgia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia throwing shots but Gillet is blocking nicely.
Gillet tries to kick Borgia off but Borgia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Borgia is looking to stall here but Gillet recovers full guard.
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Borgia wants to control from the top but Gillet keeps moving.
Borgia is stalling in the full guard.
Gillet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borgia postures up in Gillet's guard and throws a big left but Gillet blocks it.
Borgia 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.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Gillet is keeping the position.
Borgia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Borgia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borgia forces his way into half guard.
Borgia is looking to stall here but Gillet recovers full guard.
Borgia controlling from the top position. #T3#
Borgia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borgia throws a big right hand that misses.
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gillet keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gillet keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gillet avoids a kick to the body.
BOOM! Borgia lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gillet. Gillet tries to recover but Borgia is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gillet lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 79: Tucker vs Hasselhoff
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Borgia avoids the body shot from One.
One swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
One thuds a left hand into Borgia's body.
One throws a shot from downtown. Borgia moves away and avoids it.
One lands with a nice body punch.
Borgia misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches One napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Borgia lands an elbow.
One tries to improve position but can't.
One takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Borgia lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One is trying to improve his position.
One gets back to half guard.#SUB#
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borgia wants to take a breather but One is having none of it. #SUB#
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
One taking some punishment here, with Borgia in his half guard.
One is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
One is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
One is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Borgia has his hands clasped together but One extends and breaks Borgia's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by One.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Panda One! |
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Event:
DMMA 65: Faulk vs Barboza
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Le Franc bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borgia's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Le Franc connects with an inside leg kick.
Borgia misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Le Franc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Le Franc.
A telegraphed right hand from Borgia misses the target.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Le Franc. Le Franc obviously looking to wear him down.
Borgia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le Franc counters with a low kick, right behind Borgia 's knee.
Le Franc circles away from the clinch attempt
and Le Franc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Le Franc lands a nice looking body shot.
Le Franc thuds his right hand into Borgia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borgia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Le Franc slips under a jab from Borgia.#T1#
A head kick by Borgia misses
and Le Franc makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Borgia connects with the punch.
Le Franc lands a jab to Borgia's midsection.
Borgia is breathing heavily.
Borgia throws a lazy head kick
and Le Franc makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Borgia misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Le Franc.
Le Franc throws a shot to the body.
#KD2#
Le Franc bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Borgia! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Borgia is rocked!#CUT2#Alexander Borgia's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Franc trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Oh Borgia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia trying to control the position.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borgia seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Borgia seems keen to control Le Franc's posture.
Le Franc won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Borgia controlling Le Franc's posture.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Le Franc controlling him for the moment.
Le Franc sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Le Franc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borgia misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.
Le Franc appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Borgia misses with a body shot.
Borgia swings widly with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc slips under a jab.
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Borgia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Le Franc is looking to slow Borgia down with leg kicks.
Borgia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guy Le Franc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borgia with a nice cross.
Le Franc lands a really nice looking cross but Borgia seems unphased.
#T4#
Borgia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Franc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Franc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Borgia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Le Franc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Borgia rather than just go for the knockout.
Le Franc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Alexander Borgia's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Le Franc slips a jab from Borgia.
Borgia throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with an outside leg kick.
Borgia misses with a left hand
and Le Franc counters with a nice body shot.
Le Franc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Borgia has his takedown stuffed
and Le Franc counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Le Franc! |
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Event:
DMMA 55: Pinkman vs Kamenev
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Borgia.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borgia throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho loads up on a big right hand but Borgia slips the punch.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Borgia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia prevents Camacho from improving his position.
Borgia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borgia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Camacho tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Camacho manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Camacho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Borgia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Borgia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Borgia postures up and lands a big shot to Camacho's brow.
Borgia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Camacho working for a triangle but Borgia defends it easily.
#SUB#
Camacho looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Camacho looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
Borgia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borgia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Borgia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Camacho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borgia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Borgia lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Camacho is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
Borgia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Borgia stands up over Camacho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Borgia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borgia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Borgia advances position into side control!
Camacho is trying to improve his position.
Borgia trying to control the position but Camacho is working away.
Camacho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Camacho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camacho.#SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Camacho controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Borgia has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Camacho to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Borgia is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Camacho pulls down on the head and he's put Borgia to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Camacho!
An out of breath Anthony Camacho 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:
DMMA 47: Alderidge vs Pinkman
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Borgia throws a hook but Tenryu avoids it easily.
Borgia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borgia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borgia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borgia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Tenryu moves into range and clinches up with Borgia.
Tenryu slows down the pace here.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Tenryu slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Borgia tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
#T1#
Borgia tries to pull guard but Tenryu holds him up against the cage and eventually Borgia drops back down to his feet.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borgia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tenryu stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Borgia.
Tenryu taking a breather.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Borgia controls the action.
Tenryu stalling.
#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gen Tenryu.#TD#
Borgia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Borgia lands a few punches from side control.
Tenryu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Borgia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Borgia crashes against the mat.
Borgia 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.
Borgia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Borgia working the head and body with strikes.
Borgia tries to score with some ground and pound. Tenryu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Borgia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Borgia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Borgia working the head with strikes.
Tenryu holding on.
Tenryu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Borgia. #T3#
Tenryu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Borgia.
Borgia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tenryu is avoiding damage well.
Borgia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tenryu is avoiding damage well.
Tenryu tries to control but Borgia manages to take his back.
Even with his hooks in, Borgia manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Borgia struggling to land strikes to the head as Tenryu covers up.
Borgia throws strikes from the back but Tenryu rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Tenryu.
Tenryu managing to control the position.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Borgia is working Tenryu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tenryu is keeping the position for now.
Tenryu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia. #SUB2#
Tenryu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borgia pushes down on Tenryu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tenryu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borgia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borgia is keen to just control but Tenryu is a slippery customer.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borgia throwing shots but Tenryu is blocking nicely.
Borgia throwing shots but Tenryu is blocking nicely.
Borgia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tenryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borgia.
Borgia dives in for a single leg takedown but Tenryu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Borgia blocks it.
Borgia struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Borgia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Borgia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Borgia.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Borgia.
Tenryu slows down the pace here.
Borgia avoiding damage.
#T1#
Borgia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Borgia gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Borgia slowing the pace effectively.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tenryu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Borgia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tenryu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tenryu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Borgia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gen Tenryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Borgia clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Tenryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu tries to work over Borgia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Tenryu on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Borgia taking a breather. #TD#
Borgia decides to pull guard.
Borgia controls Tenryu momentarily but Tenryu frees himself.
Alexander Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Tenryu controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borgia is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tenryu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tenryu keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borgia postures up and lands a big shot to Tenryu's brow.
Tenryu keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Borgia throwing strikes from guard but Tenryu blocks nicely.
Borgia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tenryu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tenryu working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Borgia is working Tenryu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borgia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borgia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Tenryu trying to control the position here.
Tenryu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia works over Tenryu with some ground and pound from guard.
Tenryu is pulling down on Borgia's head. It's preventing any offense from Borgia, at least for the moment.
Borgia postures up in Tenryu's guard and throws a big left but Tenryu blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tenryu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tenryu with a jab.
Tenryu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borgia swings widly with a right hand
and Tenryu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tenryu cracks Borgia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Borgia swats away the attempt to clinch by Tenryu.
Borgia throws a right hand that Tenryu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tenryu also avoids with ease.
Tenryu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tenryu tries to clinch up.
Borgia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tenryu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Tenryu circles away easily#CL2#
and Tenryu moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgia's elbow.
Gen Tenryu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Borgia has Tenryu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tenryu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tenryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Borgia.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tenryu as Borgia tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Tenryu.
Borgia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenryu can do to turn this around?
Tenryu tries a body shot but Borgia blocks it.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borgia stalling in the clinch but Tenryu improves position. #T2#
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Tenryu.
Borgia takes a shot to the head.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Borgia blocks it.
Tenryu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borgia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Borgia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tenryu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Borgia closes the distance and clinches.
Borgia throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borgia.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander Borgia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tenryu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borgia.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Borgia avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Gen Tenryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tenryu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tenryu tries to work over Borgia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Borgia controls his hands.
Borgia blocking some punches.
Come on Tenryu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgia's elbow.
Tenryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borgia stalling.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Tenryu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gen Tenryu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Borgia 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 36: Outback v Thermometer
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Bertarelli lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Borgia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Borgia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Borgia crashes against the mat.
Borgia tries to advance to mount but Bertarelli denies him.
Borgia grinds an elbow into Bertarelli's temple.
Bertarelli's coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Borgia is chipping away with strikes.
Borgia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Borgia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bertarelli some visible discomfort.
Bertarelli takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#Bertarelli is rocked!
Bertarelli takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Bertarelli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bertarelli wants to control but Borgia postures up.
Borgia lands a strong strike to the head of Bertarelli. That's dazed him! Borgia looking to finish here. Bertarelli is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Borgia lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Borgia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 26: Tucker vs Kisei
Date: Jul 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Grubbs misses with a wild body shot.
Borgia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Grubbs connects with a body shot that sends Borgia's belly button to the back.
Grubbs lands a lovely overhand right.
Grubbs looks to land a left hand but Borgia moved out of range nicely.
Borgia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grubbs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grubbs misses with a looping left.
Borgia moves out of range as Grubbs strikes.
Borgia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Borgia misses with a double jab.
Borgia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grubbs.
Grubbs slips a jab from Borgia.
Borgia slips under a jab from Grubbs.
Borgia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grubbs but Grubbs pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Grubbs moves away from the strike by Borgia.
Grubbs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grubbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borgia was well out of range. Poor timing from Grubbs.
Borgia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Borgia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Borgia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Borgia missing with a left hand there. Grubbs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grubbs.
Borgia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borgia throws the left hand but Grubbs avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Grubbs drops Borgia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Borgia looks back up at him and smiles so Grubbs waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Borgia is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Alexander Borgia's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grubbs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Borgia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borgia is still on wobbly legs! Can Grubbs finish him?
Grubbs misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borgia! But no joy.
Grubbs flashes Borgia a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Borgia's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Borgia crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Grubbs punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Grubbs!
Edward Grubbs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 16: Hussein vs Finlay
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Borgia misses with an uppercut.
Mukunzi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mukunzi swinging wildly here.
Borgia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mukunzi sprawls and moves away.
Borgia tries to bum rush Mukunzi with a series of wild strikes but Mukunzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borgia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Borgia lands with a shot to the body.
Borgia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Borgia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Borgia tries to clinch
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body shot.
Borgia connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Borgia.
Borgia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mukunzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Borgia misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Borgia! Mukunzi lets Borgia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Borgia is rocked!#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Borgia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Borgia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Borgia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mukunzi leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borgia.
Mukunzi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Borgia up against the cage.
Mukunzi lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Mukunzi on the inside.
Borgia misses with some punches.
Borgia takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Mukunzi.
Borgia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Mukunzi controlling the action here for a moment.
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Borgia controls his hands.
Mukunzi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Borgia prevents Mukunzi from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Mukunzi breaks the clinch.
Borgia misses with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia cracks Mukunzi with a good jab.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mukunzi has knocked Borgia down with a huge combo! Mukunzi steps away and waves a wobbly Borgia back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Borgia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Mukunzi tries to keep at a distance but Borgia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Borgia up against the cage.#BC2#
Mukunzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borgia or perhaps it was just good defense by Mukunzi, which made it look bad. #T3#
Borgia switches off momentarily and Mukunzi cracks him with a monster right hand! Borgia topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mukunzi dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mukunzi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salomon Mukunzi!
A very excited looking Salomon Mukunzi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
DMMA 7: Trivette vs Mac Airt
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Borgia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borgia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Three counters with a one-two to the body.
Borgia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Three lands a nice hook to Borgia's body. Borgia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Three will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Three looks to throw the jab but Borgia is out of range.
Borgia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Three steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borgia.
Borgia misses with an uppercut.
Borgia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Three.
Borgia shoots in and drives through. Three sprawls well.
Borgia throws a hook but Three blocks it.
Borgia's corner calls for a 1-2. Borgia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Three 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Three defending well as Borgia loads up on a big left hand.
Borgia throws a right and a left that Three avoids nicely.
Three let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice jab there from Borgia.
Three takes one to the chin there.
Three gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Borgia misses with a right hand
and Three counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Borgia clobbers Three with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Three looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borgia loads up on a big right hand but Three slips the punch.
Three looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borgia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Three.
Borgia lands with a shot to the body.
Three throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borgia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Three throws out the jab.
Three throws a hook to the side of Borgia's head but Borgia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borgia throws out a loose jab but Three uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia looks to land a right hand but Three moved out of range.
Three jabs at Borgia's body.
Three slips a jab from Borgia.
Borgia throws the left hand but Three avoids the punch easily.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Three shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Three ducks under a wild hook from Borgia.
Borgia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Three momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Three.
Three wants to counter the offense by Borgia and move into the clinch position.
Borgia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Borgia looks to throw the jab but Three is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Three keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Borgia misses with a left hand
enabling Three to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Borgia misses.
We've been informed that Three has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Borgia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borgia throws out a loose jab but Three uses good head movement to avoid it.
Three displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borgia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Three is just out of range.
Three throws a nice looking combination but Borgia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Three ducks under a wild hook from Borgia.
Three stuffs the takedown attempt from Borgia. Borgia gets slowly back to his feet.
Three misses the shot to the body.
Borgia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Borgia misses.
Borgia throws a combination. Three tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Three avoids the body shot from Borgia.
Donk. Borgia catches Three right on the button with a cross.
Borgia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Borgia. That snapped Three's head back.
Three misses with an uppercut.
Borgia misses with a takedown attempt
and Borgia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panda Three is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Three uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borgia.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Three.
Three throws a combination that misses
and Borgia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Three looks to land a left hand but Borgia moved out of range nicely.
Three moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Borgia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice straight punches there by Borgia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Borgia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borgia misses with a hook.
Three throws a body shot but no joy.
Three throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borgia missing with a left hand there. Three was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Borgia lands.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Three counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Borgia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Three lands with a left to the head.
Three misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borgia throws a head punch that misses.
Three lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Three misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borgia swings wildly with an uppercut but Three uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia misses with the head strike.
Three can't find room to land a body shot as Borgia controls the action.
#TD#
Borgia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Three uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Three trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Three showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Three gets to his feet. Borgia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Three stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Three wants it to stay on the feet.
Three throws a series of punches but Borgia moves out of range.
Three slips under a jab from Borgia.
Three throws a nice looking combination but Borgia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Three lunges at Borgia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Borgia's hand.
Donk. Three catches Borgia right on the button with a cross.
Three throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borgia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Borgia.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Three!
The fighters circling - Borgia throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Three has Borgia up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Three blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Three.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borgia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Three is working Borgia over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Three swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Three lands a shoulder strike.
Borgia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borgia goes for a takedown attempt but Three pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Three throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borgia.
An attempted straight right counter from Borgia misses the target.
Three avoids the body shot from Borgia.
No luck for Borgia with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Three misses with a series of wild punches.
Three fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Borgia throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Borgia misses.
Three is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Borgia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Three counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Three misses the target. #CL2#
Three rushes Borgia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Borgia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Three misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Borgia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Three throws a head punch that misses.
Borgia is trying to break the clinch but Three is controlling him.
Borgia misses with some punches.
Three blocks an uppercut.
Three blocking some punches.
Three lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Three.
Three throws a punch but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia working aggressively here.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Three.
A short right from Three on the inside.
Three blocking some punches.
Borgia throws a punch but it's blocked by Three.
Borgia throws a punch but it's blocked by Three.
Borgia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Three tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgia's elbow.
Borgia misses with a punch on the inside.
Three lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Borgia misses with some punches.
Borgia lands a nice uppercut.
Three lands a body shot.
Borgia goes for a takedown attempt but Three pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Borgia throws an overhand right that lands on Three's shoulder, as Three tries to avoid the shot.
Borgia walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Three drives through and clinches with Borgia against the cage.
Borgia misses with a punch on the inside.
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borgia misses with the head strike.
Three lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Three is working Borgia over against the cage.
Three blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borgia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Three.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borgia.
Three lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Three.
#T4#
Three lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Three is leaning against Borgia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Three lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Borgia throws a head punch that misses.
Borgia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Three blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Three lands a hook to the side of the head.
Three cracks Borgia with a nice body shot.
Three works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Three scores with a shoulder strike.
Borgia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borgia is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Three creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Three blocks an uppercut.
Borgia has had enough of the clinch but Three keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borgia throws a punch but it's blocked by Three.
Three digs a right hand into Borgia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Borgia's gas tank.
A short right from Three on the inside.
Three tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda Three showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Three punishes Borgia's body with a nice straight punch.
Borgia misses with a left hand
and Three connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander Borgia is winning the standup battle so far.
Three lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Borgia backs up against the cage.
Borgia throws an overhand right that lands on Three's shoulder, as Three tries to avoid the shot.
Three throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Borgia misses with a left hand
letting Three counter with a right hand.
Three lands a nice looking body shot.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Three sprawls well. Three wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borgia gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Three! But no joy.
Borgia throws a lazy right hand but Three sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Three looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Borgia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Borgia missing with a left hand there. Three was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Three misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Three misses with a few strikes there.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Three moves away.#CL2#
Borgia gets tackled into the cage by Three. Three maintains the clinch.
Borgia misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Three scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Three lands an uppercut.
Three has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borgia throws a punch but it's blocked by Three.
Three throws a punch but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Three is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Borgia wants to get back to striking at distance but Three won't allow it.
Borgia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Three.
Three lands a body shot.
Borgia misses with some punches.
A short left from Three.
Three is working Borgia over against the cage.
Three lands with a light punch inside.
Three lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Three.
Three lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Three.
Three lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Three.
#T2#
Good body shot from Three.
Three scores with a shoulder strike.
Three lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Borgia is rocked!
Three presses Borgia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Borgia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Borgia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Three scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Panda Three seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Three creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Borgia with a big uppercut! Borgia tries to clinch up but Three pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Borgia to the mat! Borgia covers up and Three unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Panda Three! |
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Event:
CWMMA: Borgia vs Mack
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Borgia blocks a jab.
Borgia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mack 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.
Borgia moves forwards but Mack connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Borgia tries to bum rush Mack with a series of wild strikes but Mack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Mack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Borgia throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mack to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Mack drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Mack postures up in Borgia's guard and throws a big left but Borgia blocks it.
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!
Mack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mack is still trying to improve position.
Mack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borgia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borgia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borgia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Borgia connects with a nice looking jab.
Borgia misses with a combination
letting Mack counter with a right hand.
Borgia throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Mack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Borgia is not content to let Mack control the position.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
Mack looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mack trying to pass the guard but Borgia defending well.
Borgia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mack.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Mack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borgia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Mack.
Mack with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mack is thwarting Borgia's attempts to control the position.
Borgia is refusing to be controlled, as Mack sits in half guard.
Mack throws a strike but Borgia avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Borgia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mack throws a big elbow that misses.
Mack trying to move into half guard but instead Borgia has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Mack is trying to keep Borgia in close.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Borgia with a nice head shot there.
Mack is trying to keep Borgia in close.
#SUB2#
Mack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borgia scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Mack dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borgia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Mack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borgia doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Mack looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mack throws an elbow that misses. Borgia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mack's guard. Nice move by Borgia!#REVR#
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mack is trying to keep Borgia in close.
#SUB2#
Mack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
Borgia throws a big elbow that misses.
Borgia stands up over Mack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borgia scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borgia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Mack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Borgia throws a big elbow that misses.
Borgia landing with the ground and pound.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borgia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borgia chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Mack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Mack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Borgia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borgia is in close to Mack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Borgia postures up and lands a big shot to Mack's brow.
Borgia postures up in Mack's guard and throws a big left but Mack blocks it.
Borgia passes into half guard.
Borgia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mack's head.
Borgia winds up and cracks Mack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Borgia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borgia is nestled in close to Mack, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mack wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mack is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borgia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borgia.
Borgia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mack is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Mack is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Borgia distracts Mack with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Mack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mack is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
Borgia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borgia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borgia scoring with some ground and pound.
Mack 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.#SUB2#
Mack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB2#
Mack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgia defends it easily.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia distracts Mack with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mack controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Borgia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mack's head.
Borgia landing some decent shots from guard.
Borgia trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Mack looking for a sweep. Not yet Mack, not yet.
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mack looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
Mack striking from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Borgia misses. #TD2#
Mack shoots in and gets a takedown into Borgia's guard.
Mack throws a big elbow that misses.
Borgia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borgia working a defensive guard but Mack manages to pass into side control anyway.
Borgia is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Takeda Clan Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Mack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Borgia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia is not content to let Mack control the position.
Mack throws a strike aimed at the side of Borgia's head but Borgia avoids it well.#T1##SUB2#
Mack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Borgia is trying to control Mack's posture but Mack avoids it.
Borgia is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
Mack tries to advance to mount but can't.
Borgia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Borgia struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mack trying to control the position but Borgia is working away.
Mack with the ground and pound but Borgia regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Borgia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mack winds up and cracks Borgia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mack is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Mack wants to work for an arm triangle but Borgia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borgia is doing well to control the position and prevent Mack from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Mack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mack is trying to control the action in half guard but Borgia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Mack seems to be working for a kimura but Borgia defends the submission attempt.
Mack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Mack is controlling well.
Borgia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mack. #SUB2#
Mack seems to be looking for submissions.
Borgia is not content to let Mack control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Borgia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borgia misses with a wild combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack is looking to clinch.
Borgia misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Mack counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Borgia! #SUB2#
Mack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tyrone Mack has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Mack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mack 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Mack!
An out of breath Tyrone Mack 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:
CWMMA: Firebrand Vs Kisei
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Borgia looks to clinch
and Borgia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
A punch combination from Kahanui misses.
Kahanui motions for Borgia to come forward. Kahanui throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borgia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kahanui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahanui looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kahanui connects with a leg kick.
Borgia swings for the body but Kahanui moves out of range.
Kahanui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borgia.
Kahanui throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Borgia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kahanui!
Borgia works to advance to full mount. Kahanui defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Borgia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kahanui hang on?
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!
Borgia in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kahanui tries to reverse the position but Borgia maintains control.
Kahanui knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borgia on the ground.#T1#
Kahanui avoids a series of strikes thrown by Borgia.
Borgia misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kahanui holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Borgia tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Borgia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Borgia misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Borgia throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kahanui because Borgia loaded up on that one.
Borgia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kahanui?
Borgia connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Borgia raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#Kahanui is rocked!
Borgia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borgia drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kahanui! More shots from Borgia and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
A relieved looking Alexander Borgia 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:
CWMMA: Fulton vs Magnusson
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Borgia scores with a jab to the head.
Borgia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bely throws a lazy uppercut
and Borgia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Borgia there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Borgia 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.
Bely takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Bely is rocked!
Bely throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Bely is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borgia jabs Bely to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bely seems to have got his legs back now.
Bely misses with the combination.
Bely is breathing heavily.
Bely leaves his chin hanging out and Borgia seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bely crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Borgia!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Borgia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagration swats away the attempt to clinch by Borgia.
Bagration displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borgia.
Borgia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bagration's waist but Bagration gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borgia off to one side.
Borgia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bagration's waist but Bagration gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borgia off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagration fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borgia blocks a jab.
Bagration tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bagration is looking to clinch.
Bagration closes the distance but Borgia moves to the side
and Borgia counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagration stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bagration wants it to stay on the feet.
Borgia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borgia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bagration.
Borgia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borgia moves in looking to clinch but Bagration pushes him off.#T1#
Bagration tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borgia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Borgia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Borgia is looking to clinch.
Bagration is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borgia.
Borgia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bagration defends it nicely.
A big right from Bagration misses.
Borgia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Bagration on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bagration tries to clinch there but Borgia circles away.
Borgia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Borgia keeps the fight on the outside.
Bagration tries to clinch up.
Borgia darts in looking for a takedown but Bagration gets double underhooks and turns Borgia into the cage.
Alexander Bagration is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bagration tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borgia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Borgia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Borgia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bagration manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bagration gets tackled into the cage by Borgia. Borgia maintains the clinch.
Bagration tries to break the clinch but Borgia is controlling the position.
Bagration is trying to break the clinch but Borgia has him pressed against the cage.
Borgia is trying to break the clinch but Bagration has him pressed against the cage.
Bagration wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bagration is looking to break free of the clinch but Borgia has double underhooks.
Borgia fails to pull guard.
Bagration tries to circle away but Borgia has him pinned against the cage.
Bagration tries to circle away but Borgia has him pinned against the cage.
Borgia tries to stall but Bagration uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bagration is trying to force a seperation but Borgia has the dominant position.
Borgia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bagration after a bit of a struggle.
Borgia tries to score a body lock takedown but Bagration shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Bagration is trying to push Borgia away but Borgia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bagration is trying to force a seperation but Borgia has the dominant position.#BC2#
Bagration escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borgia dives in for a single leg takedown but Bagration sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bagration tries to close the distance and clinch but Borgia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Bagration takes the fight into the clinch.
Borgia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bagration has had enough of the clinch but Borgia keeps him there for the moment.
Borgia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bagration's efforts to push away.
Borgia has Bagration pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bagration manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bagration has had enough of the clinch but Borgia keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Bagration tries to break the clinch but Borgia is controlling the position.
Borgia swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagration uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia is trying to push Bagration away but Bagration has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Borgia tries to circle away but Bagration has him pinned against the cage.
Bagration working hard to break the clinch.
Borgia fails to pull guard.
Borgia is trying to pull guard but Bagration has him pressed against the cage.
Bagration working hard to break the clinch.
Bagration tries to break the clinch but Borgia is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Borgia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bagration just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bagration's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Bagration dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Borgia throws a head kick but Bagration moves out of range.
Bagration misses with a looping left.
Borgia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Borgia.
Bagration tries to clinch but Borgia moves out of range.
Bagration tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borgia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borgia tries to counter with a takedown but Bagration is quick to defend against it.
Borgia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bagration throws out a loose jab but Borgia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia slips a straight right by Bagration.
Borgia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bagration defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borgia.
Alexander Borgia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bagration is looking to clinch.
Bagration is looking to clinch but Borgia is avoiding it.
Borgia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagration throws out a loose jab but Borgia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagration fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borgia takes a swing at Bagration's ribcage but misses.
Alexander Bagration seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Bagration as Borgia shoots in.#T1#
Bagration missing with a left hand there. Borgia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borgia tries to land a front kick but Bagration steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Borgia gets a clinch.
Borgia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bagration has him pressed against the cage.
Borgia goes for a takedown attempt but Bagration pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagration defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borgia.
Bagration looks to land a right hand but Borgia moved out of range.
Borgia looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Borgia misses with a two punch combination.
Bagration tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Borgia.
Bagration misses with a looping left.
Borgia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bagration pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borgia tried to counter with a leg kick but Bagration avoided it.#T2#
Borgia tries to clinch but Bagration moves out of range.
Borgia slips under a jab.
Bagration fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Borgia. #CL2#
Bagration closes the distance and pushes Borgia back into the cage.
Bagration is trying to break the clinch but Borgia has him pressed against the cage.
Bagration wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Borgia has him pressed against the cage.
Bagration can't break the clinch.
Bagration wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Borgia has him pressed against the cage.
Bagration is trying to push Borgia away but Borgia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Borgia.
Bagration wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bagration is trying to push Borgia away but Borgia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##TD#
Borgia successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Bagration stands up from Borgia's guard - Bagration perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bagration fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borgia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bagration misses with an uppercut. Borgia saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagration moves away.
Bagration tries to clinch up but Borgia circles away and keeps his distance.
Borgia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borgia thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bagration throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Bagration misses.
Borgia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bagration sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borgia somewhat.
Bagration throws out a counter right but Borgia avoids it with no problem.
Borgia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Borgia counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Bagration fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borgia misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Borgia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bagration swats away the attempt to clinch by Borgia.
Borgia moves out of range of the strikes.
Borgia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia fails to land the takedown.
Bagration swinging wildly here.
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 Alexander Borgia will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Borgia forces Bagration back against the cage and clinches.
Borgia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bagration's efforts to push away.
Borgia tries to pull guard but Bagration forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Borgia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bagration is defending well for now.
Borgia looking to slow down the pace here.
Borgia is trying to maintain a safe position but Bagration gets an underhook and turns Borgia into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagration tries to circle away but Borgia has him pinned against the cage.
Bagration is looking to break free of the clinch but Borgia has double underhooks.
Borgia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bagration walks away with a smile on his face. Borgia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bagration misses with an uppercut. Borgia saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Borgia. #T1#
Borgia swats away the attempt to clinch by Bagration.
Borgia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Borgia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bagration throws a looping overhand right but Borgia ducks down to avoid it.
Bagration tries to clinch up but Borgia circles away and keeps his distance.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Bagration shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bagration.
Borgia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bagration paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bagration tries to close the distance and clinch but Borgia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Bagration instigates a clinch.
Bagration wants to break the clinch but can't.
Borgia stalling.
Bagration wants to break the clinch but can't.
Borgia tries to pull guard but Bagration forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Bagration breaks from the clinch.
Borgia swats away the attempt to clinch by Bagration.
Borgia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bagration.
Borgia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bagration is fending him off so far but Borgia persists. Nope, Bagration circles away and we're back to standing.
Bagration looks to throw the jab but Borgia is out of range. #CL#
Borgia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bagration is trying to force a seperation but Borgia has the dominant position.
Bagration working hard to break the clinch.
Bagration tries to break free but Borgia pushes him back against the cage.
Bagration has Borgia pressed against the cage, preventing Borgia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bagration wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Borgia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bagration just stands there and leans against the cage.
Borgia has Bagration pressed against the cage, preventing Bagration from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Borgia prevents Bagration from breaking the clinch.
Bagration wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Bagration breaks the clinch.
Borgia shoots in but Bagration avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bagration moves to clinch but Borgia breaks away
and Borgia counters with a series of strikes. Bagration will be more careful next time no doubt.
Borgia fails with the takedown.
Bagration throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Bagration looks to throw the jab but Borgia is out of range.
It looked like Borgia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Borgia tries to clinch but Bagration is having none of it.
A big left from Bagration misses.
Borgia dives in for a single leg takedown but Bagration sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bagration is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Borgia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Borgia moves into range and clinches up with Bagration.
Borgia jumps guard but Bagration turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bagration gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Borgia.
Borgia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bagration smiles and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Bagration has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Alexander Borgia.
I think Borgia 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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