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Event:
TOF 113
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Boris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Boris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Boris.
Boris jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Boris goes for a double leg but Bishop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bishop continues to drive forward.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Bishop throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Boris counters with a single leg into guard. Bishop didn't expect that.
Bishop looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bishop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boris manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bishop trying to control but Boris is working from the bottom.
Bishop controlling from the top position. #T1#
Boris has Bishop pulled in close to control his posture.
Boris is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up. #SUB2#
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boris has his hands on Bishop's head, controlling the position.
Boris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Trials Of Fortitude inform us that Boris has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Boris keeps moving.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Boris is retaining full guard.
Boris has a closed guard, preventing Bishop from standing up.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Boris is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bishop swings for the body but Boris moves out of range.
Boris misses with an uppercut.
Boris blocks a jab.#T3#
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Boris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
Boris misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop slips a straight right by Boris.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Boris is just out of range.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Boris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Boris moves out of range easily.
Boris with the counter takedown but Bishop avoids it easily.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boris lands with a good body shot.
Boris checks the leg kick.#T4#
A big right from Boris misses.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Boris missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop slips a straight right by Boris.
An inside leg kick from Bishop misses.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Boris.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Bishop.
Bishop throws a jab when Boris was well out of range.
Boris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boris throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.#T5#
Boris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Boris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Boris counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Boris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Boris is just out of range.
Boris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Decent striking displayed by Bishop there.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boris dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Boris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Boris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T6##TD2#
Boris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boris is in Bishop's guard.#SUB#
Bishop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boris wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Boris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boris postures up.
#SUB#
Bishop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bishop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Bishop wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bishop looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boris passes into side control.
Boris scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Boris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boris looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bishop is avoiding damage well.
#T8##SUB2#
Boris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bishop is trying to control Boris's posture but Boris avoids it.
Bishop gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boris thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Boris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though. #T9#
Boris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boris is thwarting Bishop's attempts to control the position.
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Boris sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boris is just content to waste time from the top position. Bishop takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bishop trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Boris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bishop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boris has managed to get both his arms back between Bishop's legs - danger averted.
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 Kealin Bishop will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boris was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Bishop thumps Boris with a low kick.
Boris just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bishop defends well and Boris ends up having to push Bishop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop takes a swing at Boris's ribcage but misses.
Bishop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bishop throws a body punch but Boris moves out of range.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Boris finds it's way through Bishop's defenses.
Boris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Boris ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boris defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Boris throws a big shot that misses.
Boris misses the jab.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boris is able to avoid easily.
Boris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boris misses with a body shot.
Boris avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Boris ducks right into an uppercut from Bishop.
Boris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kealin Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Boris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bishop was covering up waiting for the punch and Boris finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bishop has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Boris has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Boris manages to break the clinch.
Boris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boris misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Boris gets a takedown into half guard.
Bishop has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Boris is on him like a limpet, forcing Bishop back against the cage.
Boris tries for a takedown but Bishop manages to get underhooks.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Boris.
Boris wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3##BC2#
Boris breaks from the clinch.
Boris throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop stuffs the takedown.
Kealin Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Boris.
Bishop scores with a nice body kick.
Boris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
As Boris looks to move away, Bishop throws a big counter combo but Boris just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Bishop gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bishop seems keen to control Boris's posture.#SUB#
Bishop looking for a guillotine here but Boris defends easily.
#SUB#
Bishop looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boris has picked Bishop up and slammed him! Bishop can't keep hold of the triangle and Boris manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Boris is looking to take a break and control but Bishop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boris is chipping away with strikes.
Boris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bishop sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
John Boris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bishop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boris working away.#T5##SUB2#
Boris goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bishop rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boris's guard! Nice work there by Bishop! #SUB2#
Boris looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Boris wants to control the position but Bishop says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nice strikes from Bishop there.
Boris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bishop is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bishop seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6#
Boris gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Boris's legs - danger averted.
Bishop slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boris is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Boris is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Boris looking for a sweep but Bishop has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Boris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bishop tries to control but Boris wriggling away.
Bishop lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boris hang on?
Boris wants to control but Bishop is having none of it.#SUB#
Bishop has isolated one of Boris's arms. Boris looking to fight him off but Bishop twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kealin Bishop!
A victorious Kealin Bishop thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TOF 105
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Winston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like John Boris has been cut.
Winston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boris.
Winston throws a head kick but Boris moves out of range.
Boris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Boris misses with a jab to the body
letting Winston counter with a right hand.
Boris fails with the takedown
and Winston counters with a leg kick.
Boris misses with a body shot.
Winston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Winston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boris to score with a decent uppercut.
Winston connects with a right hand. Boris shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Boris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
It looked like Winston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Boris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Winston was covering up waiting for the punch and Boris finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boris trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Boris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boris postures up and lands a big shot to Winston's brow.
Boris looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Winston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boris looking to pass the guard.
Winston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boris lands a couple of digs.
Winston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boris postures up in Winston's guard and throws a big left but Winston blocks it.
Boris advances position into side control!
Boris scoring with punches from side control.
Boris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Boris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winston tries to buck Boris off but Boris is having none of it.
An elbow from Boris crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boris is putting a hurting on Winston here, landing some big shots from side control.
Winston is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Winston trying to control but Boris postures up.
#SUB#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.
Boris wants to pass the guard but Winston is defending well. #T4#
Winston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boris.
Winston wants to control but Boris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boris wants to pass the guard but Winston is defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Boris seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Winston has recovered full guard.
Boris wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Boris working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Boris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boris has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Boris wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Boris works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Boris. #SUB#
Winston looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Boris pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boris wants to control but Winston has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Winston controlling the position for now.
Boris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston is not content to let Boris control the position.
Winston is looking to improve his position.
#T7##SUB2#
Boris is trying to work for a kimura but Winston is defending well.
Boris trying to pass the guard but Winston defending well.
Winston is refusing to be controlled, as Boris sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Boris seems content to control.#SUB2#
Boris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winston has managed to free his arm - good work. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Boris is trying to work for a kimura but Winston is defending well.
Boris lands with a punch from half guard.
Winston trying to control here.
Boris is stalling here. Winston is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boris seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Winston has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T9#
Boris is trying to control Winston's posture but Winston avoids it.
Winston remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Boris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Winston working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boris is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Boris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Boris'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.#R2#
Winston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boris.
Boris takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
Boris gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Boris's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Winston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winston holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Boris tries to advance to mount but Winston denies him.
Winston sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Winston is controlling Boris's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boris is thwarting Winston's attempts to control the position.
Boris wants to control but Winston is keeping him busy.
Boris is taking a breather. Winston 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.
Winston regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winston is controlling Boris's posture.
Boris trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Boris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boris slips under a jab.
Boris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Boris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Winston sprawls well initially but Boris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Winston tries to get to full guard but Boris has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Winston has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Boris escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Boris!
Winston taking a bit of punishment here - Boris scoring with strikes.
Boris works to advance to full mount. Winston defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Winston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boris wants to control the pace but Winston is squirming around nicely.
Boris controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Winston tries to control the position but Boris now has his back.
Boris scores with punches to the body.
Boris has the hooks in. Winston is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boris not allowing Winston to control his hands. #SUB2#
Boris looking for the choke from the back.
Boris controlling well, preventing Winston from escaping the position.
Boris lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Winston hold on?!
#SUB2#
Winston defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boris's arms. #T5#
Boris gets his hands free as Winston looks to control. #SUB2#
Winston is in a bad position with Boris working for a choke. Winston manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Boris keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winston stands up over Boris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T6#
Boris looking to control.
Boris wants to sweep but no luck.
Boris looking to control.
Boris looking for a sweep. Not yet Boris, not yet. #SUB2#
Boris working for a triangle but Winston defends it easily.
Winston is fighting to break Boris's control of his arms but Boris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Boris.#T7#
Boris keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Boris keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass.
Boris looking for a sweep. Not yet Boris, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Winston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Winston misses.
Boris needs to keep his hands up - Winston had a free shot at his head there.
Boris looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
Boris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Winston defends it well.
Boris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T8#
A big right from Boris misses.
Winston connects with a solid leg kick.
Boris misses with a body shot.
It looked like Winston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boris scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boris.
Winston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Boris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boris dodges the punch combination from Winston.
Boris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Boris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T9#
A nice leg kick from Winston, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boris defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Boris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winston is fending him off so far but Boris persists. Nope, Winston circles away and we're back to standing.
Boris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winston is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Winston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Winston. No joy for Boris on that attempt.
Eric Winston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Boris.
Boris shoots for a double leg takedown but Winston sprawls well. He's pushed Boris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boris moves forwards but Winston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Boris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Boris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Winston throws a hook but Boris blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Boris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Boris moves out of range easily.
Boris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boris misses the shot to the body.
Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boris lands a nice looking body shot.
Boris misses the shot to the body.
Winston throws a body punch but Boris moves out of range.
Boris throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Winston rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Winston gets caught napping as Boris dives in and scores a takedown. Winston manages to retain guard.
Boris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Winston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boris defends it easily.#T1#
Boris trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Boris landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston is trying to hold Boris in close to prevent damage but Boris has managed to pass into half guard.
Winston is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boris wants to free his trapped foot but Winston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winston is trying to get back to full guard.
Winston wants to control but Boris is keeping busy.
Winston is staying active underneath Boris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Boris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Winston's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Winston throws a head kick but Boris moves out of range.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Winston throwing a counter right hand but Boris manages to avoid it.
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
Boris takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boris is defended easily by Winston.
Boris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Boris misses the shot to the body.
Eric Winston is winning the standup battle so far.
Winston slips a jab from Boris.
Winston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Boris.
A little feinted left hand from Winston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winston lands a jab to the head.
Winston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winston throws a leg kick but Boris checks it.
Boris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Winston defends well and Boris ends up having to push Winston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eric Winston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Boris.
Boris misses with a body shot.
Winston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boris just manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boris just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T5#
Winston scores with a decent looking hook.
Boris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Nice body punch from Boris.
Boris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Boris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Winston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Winston is looking for a triangle but Boris pushes his legs off easily.
Boris throws a strike but Winston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T6##SUB2#
Boris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winston is aware though and is defending well.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Boris working for submissions but it's allowed Winston to get to half guard.
Boris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winston tries to pass to full mount but Boris defends it.
Winston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boris keeps working.
Boris tries to roll over but Winston keeps him under control.
Winston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Winston is looking to advance position but Boris won't allow it.
Boris is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Boris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winston pulls his head out easily.
Boris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Winston won't allow Boris to sweep him here.
Eric Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Boris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winston defends well.
Winston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winston advances position into side control!
Boris tries to buck Winston off but Winston is having none of it.
Boris struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boris misses with a hook
and Boris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boris scores with a sloppy right hand. Winston should have avoided that one.
Boris connects with a looping right hand.
#T9#
Boris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Winston.#TD2#
Boris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Winston trying to control from the bottom.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Boris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boris passes Winston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
John Boris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boris works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Boris.
I've got Boris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Boris!
After the fight, John Boris 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:
TOF 80
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Sartre throws a body punch but Boris moves out of range.
Sartre punishes Boris's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Boris.
Boris connects with a looping right hand.
Boris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#It looks like John Boris has been cut.
Boris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sartre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sartre. No joy for Boris on that attempt.
Sartre looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2#
Boris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sartre's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boris trying to control the position from guard on top but Sartre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sartre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Sartre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boris has passed into half guard!
Boris is looking to take a break and control but Sartre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sartre trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sartre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boris pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sartre looking for submissions off his back.
Boris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Sartre has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Boris escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Boris!
We've been hearing good reports from Sartre'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.
Sartre is looking for a sweep.
Boris cracks Sartre with a big elbow.
Boris lands a few punches from side control.
Sartre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sartre is pushing Boris's head away, looking to escape. Boris manages to hold on to the position though.
Sartre is not content to let Boris control the position. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sartre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sartre tries to improve position but can't.
Sartre taking a bit of punishment here - Boris scoring with strikes.
Boris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sartre keeps working.
Sartre struggling a bit here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boris lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Boris tries for a kimura but Sartre is defending well.
Boris wants to control for a moment but Sartre uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Sartre actively working from the bottom here.
Sartre is not content to let Boris control the position.#T5#
Boris works his way into side control.
Boris cracks Sartre with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boris laying and praying for a moment but Sartre takes advantage and regains half guard.
Boris wants to take a breather but Sartre is having none of it. #SUB2#
Boris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sartre is just riding it out for now. Boris eventually gives up the hold.
Boris is looking to advance position but Sartre won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Sartre wants to improve his position but Boris is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Boris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sartre makes his way to full guard, as Boris worked for a kimura.
#T7#
Boris throws a big elbow that misses.
Sartre being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Sartre is looking for a triangle but Boris pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Boris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sartre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boris has managed to get both his arms back between Sartre's legs - danger averted.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sartre keeping moving, preventing Boris from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sartre ducks under a wild hook from Boris.
A jab from Boris misses.
Nicholas Sartre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sartre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boris moves away.
Sartre missing with a left hand there. Boris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sartre walks into a jab.
Sartre avoids the body shot from Boris.
Sartre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sartre connects with an inside leg kick.
John Boris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sartre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T9#
Boris shoots in and drives through. Sartre sprawls well.
Sartre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boris moves away.
Boris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sartre defends it well.
Boris misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Boris.
Boris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good work by Boris as he checks the leg kick.
Sartre cracks Boris with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Boris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sartre is looking to counter the offense by Boris and move into the clinch.
Donk. Boris catches Sartre right on the button with a cross.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boris lands an overhand right.
Sartre slips under a jab from Boris.
A head kick misses from Sartre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Boris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Boris's cut.
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#
Sartre throws a right hand that misses
enabling Boris to counter with a crisp jab.
Boris throws a good cross that connects.
Boris lands a right hook to the body.
Sartre throws a low kick, looking for Boris's leg but Boris calmly moves out of range.
Sartre lands the left hand.
Sartre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Boris finds it's way through Sartre's defenses.
John Boris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sartre throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Boris counters with a takedown into side control.
Sartre tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
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!
Sartre has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Boris.#T1##SUB2#
Boris is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sartre defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Boris is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sartre has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boris controls the action.#SUB2#
Boris is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sartre knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sartre for a finish. #T2#
Boris just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sartre is trying to remain composed but Boris is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sartre is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Boris is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Boris patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Well, with Boris on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sartre is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3#
You can see the frustration on Sartre's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sartre is trying to remain composed but Boris is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
John Boris has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sartre showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Boris working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Boris looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Boris is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sartre is defending well though. Boris let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Sartre just trying to survive but Boris is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sartre tries to roll but Boris sticks to his back.
Sartre trying to control the action but Boris just sinks the hooks in.
Sartre staying busy and making it hard for Boris to control.
Sartre is in bad spot here.
Boris controlling the position well here. Sartre rolled but Boris kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T5#
Boris wants to control but Sartre manages to buck him off and is now in Boris's guard! Nice work there by Sartre!
Boris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sartre postures up in Boris's guard and throws a big left but Boris blocks it.
Sartre showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sartre manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T6##SUB2#
Boris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sartre dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Boris looking for a guillotine here but Sartre defends easily.
Sartre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boris is looking for a triangle here but Sartre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boris can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Sartre misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boris can't do much from the bottom here.
Boris tries to bench press Sartre off him but Sartre keeps the position.
Boris gets back to half guard.
Boris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sartre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sartre thows a huge punch but Boris dodges it nicely.
#T8#
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.
Sartre wants to take a breather but Boris is having none of it.
Boris wants to control but Sartre is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boris wants to sweep here but Sartre controlling him for the moment.
Boris looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T9#
Sartre throws a lazy right hand but Boris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Boris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Boris finds it's way through Sartre's defenses.
Boris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boris 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.
Boris scores with a punch to the head.
Boris just misses with a punch to the body.
Sartre moves out of range as Boris strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Sartre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sartre lunges at Boris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boris's hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boris shoots in and drives through. Sartre sprawls well.
Boris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sartre looks for the body kick but Boris saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Boris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Boris's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Boris fails with a takedown attempt.
Boris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sartre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boris scrambles back to his feet.
Boris steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sartre. That one must have hurt.
Boris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sartre defends well and Boris ends up having to push Sartre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boris swings for the body but Sartre moves out of range.
It looked like Sartre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Sartre lands an overhand right.
Sartre looks to throw the jab but Boris is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boris or perhaps it was just good defense by Sartre, which made it look bad.
Nicholas Sartre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Boris.
Boris throws a hook to the side of Sartre's head but Sartre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sartre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sartre thumps Boris with a low kick.
Boris blocks the body kick.
Sartre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boris misses the jab.
Boris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Boris misses with a body shot.
Sartre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sartre just misses with a punch to the body.
Sartre ducks right into an uppercut from Boris.
Boris misses with a lunging right hand
and Sartre counters with a leg kick.
Sartre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sartre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sartre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sartre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sartre.
Boris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sartre can pounce on him.
#T3#
Boris slips under a jab from Sartre.
Boris scores with a sloppy right hand. Sartre should have avoided that one.
Sartre throws an off balance right hand
and Boris counters with a nice body shot.
Boris throws a body punch but Sartre moves out of range.
Sartre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sartre avoids it really well and circles away.
Sartre slaps away a takedown attempt from Boris, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Boris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Boris.
Sartre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sartre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boris manages to avoid it.
Boris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boris takes a swing at Sartre's ribcage but misses.
Boris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sartre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sartre throws a wild body kick that Boris sees coming a mile off.#T5#
The fighters circling - Boris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sartre lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boris misses with a hook
and Sartre counters with an inside leg kick.
Sartre throws a leg kick which misses Boris's front leg but catches the back leg as Boris tries to avoid it.
Sartre misses with an uppercut.
Boris throws a series of strikes that have Sartre backpedaling.
Boris looks to score with a jab to the body but Sartre is just out of range.
Sartre tried to counter with a leg kick but Boris avoided it.
Boris slips a straight right by Sartre.
Good leg kick by Sartre.
Boris checks a low kick from Sartre.
Sartre lands with an overhand left.
Boris throws a hook to the side of Sartre's head but Sartre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sartre half committed to a counter leg kick.#T6#
Nice sprawl there from Sartre as Boris shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boris is defended easily by Sartre.
Boris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sartre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boris.
Sartre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boris's hands.
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!
Nice shot lands for Boris.
Boris shoots in but no luck this time.
Sartre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sartre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sartre to score with a decent uppercut.
Nicholas Sartre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Sartre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sartre lands a leg kick that knocks Boris off balance momentarily.
Boris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sartre is fending him off so far but Boris persists. Nope, Sartre circles away and we're back to standing.
Sartre is looking to counter punch.
Boris shoots in for a takedown but Sartre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sartre tries to land a front kick but Boris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sartre.
Boris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sartre is looking to counter punch.
Sartre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sartre takes one on the button.
Sartre scores with a jab.#T8#
Boris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sartre defends well and Boris ends up having to push Sartre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sartre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Boris lands.
Sartre throws a leg kick but Boris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boris throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sartre counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sartre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boris missing with a left hand there. Sartre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sartre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boris.
Sartre motions for Boris to come forward. Sartre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sartre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T9#
Sartre blocks a jab.
Sartre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sartre.
It looked like Sartre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sartre doesn't manage to clinch there - Boris circles away.
Boris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sartre jabs at Boris's body.
Sartre misses the jab.
Boris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sartre tries to score with a low kick but Boris moves his leg out of the way.
John Boris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sartre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Sartre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boris 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Boris!
John Boris 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:
TOF 66
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Munday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boris or perhaps it was just good defense by Munday, which made it look bad.
Boris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Munday as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Munday! But no joy.
Boris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boris fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Boris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munday throws a looping overhand right but Boris ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munday 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.
Munday misses with a right hand
and Boris counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Munday coming out on top.
Boris scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munday stuffs the takedown attempt from Boris. Boris gets slowly back to his feet.
Boris misses with a hook.
Munday scores with a decent looking hook.
Boris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Munday swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Boris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Munday's 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.
Boris passes Munday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Munday manages to get to full guard.
Munday trying to control the position here.
Munday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Boris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Munday is wriggling around but Boris manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Boris seems to be working for a kimura but Munday defends the submission attempt.
Munday wants to control but Boris is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Boris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Munday is just riding it out for now. Boris eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Boris is working for a kimura but Munday is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Munday looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boris is looking to advance position but Munday won't allow it.
Munday is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boris is looking to take a break and control but Munday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Munday lands a nice looking body shot.
Boris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Munday to counter with a crisp jab.
Boris throws a body punch but Munday moves out of range.
Munday misses with a hook
#TD#
and Boris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Munday won't be happy with that.
Munday wants to get back to his feet but Boris drags him back down.
Boris wants to control for a moment but Munday uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T5#
Munday looks like he's trying to stand up.
Munday is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Munday is staying active underneath Boris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boris stalling away here and it's allowed Munday to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Munday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Munday's head.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boris preventing the sweep.
Boris cracks Munday with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Munday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boris defends it easily.
Boris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Munday keeping moving, preventing Boris from controlling successfully.
Munday can't keep his opponent in guard - Boris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7##SUB#
Boris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Munday looking for submissions off his back.
Boris slips a nice elbow through Munday's hands, connecting with Munday's forehead.
Munday has a hand on Boris's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boris takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Boris looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T8#
Boris looking to finish Munday with some ground and pound. This is bad for Munday!
Boris lands a nice shot to the head.
Munday tries to improve his position but instead Boris has taken his back! #SUB#
Boris is persistently looking for the submission but Munday is defending it well.
Boris is trying to stick to Munday's back but Munday is turning into Boris. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boris's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Munday.
Munday wanted to stand there but Boris had control of the position.
Boris pulls Munday in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Munday postures up.
Munday wants to stand but Boris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boris is trying to keep Munday in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Boris is trying to control the position here. Munday has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Boris tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Munday jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mickey Munday!
A victorious Mickey Munday thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Boris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boris tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Boris back against the cage.
Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Boris backwards.
Boris blocks an uppercut.
Davis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like John Boris has been cut.
Boris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis landing knees to the body.
#TD#
Boris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boris performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Boris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Davis 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.#T1#
Davis is not content to let Boris control the position.
Davis looks winded!
Boris uses his free foot to push down on Davis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Davis. #SUB#
Davis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boris.
Boris looking to finish Davis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Davis!#SUB#
Boris is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Boris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Boris!
After the fight, John Boris 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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