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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johann Bismark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Boreling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bismark's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Don't Care Anymore - Phil Collins. Boreling comes into a darkened arena with his song building. More than meets the eye kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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33
215 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johann Bismark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Boreling!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bismark slips under a jab.
Boreling getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Johann Bismark has been cut.
Boreling 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.
Bismark has momentary wrist control but Boreling slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boreling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boreling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boreling with a nice head shot there.
Boreling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boreling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bismark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boreling throws a strike but Bismark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boreling keeping full guard, as Bismark tries to pass.
Bismark prevents Boreling from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boreling working a defensive guard here.
Boreling wants to stand but Bismark is controlling the position.
Boreling lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boreling throwing strikes from guard but Bismark blocks nicely.
Bismark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boreling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bismark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boreling passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boreling throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bismark is working to avoid the ground and pound but Boreling connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bismark manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boreling working over Bismark with some ground and pound. Bismark looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boreling throwing shots but Bismark is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boreling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bismark actively working from the bottom here.
Boreling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boreling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bismark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boreling.
Boreling lands strikes from half guard.
Boreling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boreling lands with a punch from half guard.
Boreling misses with a head shot. Bismark uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boreling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bismark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boreling's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boreling looking to control.
Bismark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boreling is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boreling throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bismark to regain full guard.
Bismark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boreling landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bismark looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boreling has picked Bismark up and slammed him! Bismark can't keep hold of the triangle and Boreling manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Boreling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johann Bismark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boreling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bismark was well out of range. Poor timing from Boreling.
Karl Boreling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boreling throws a hook to the side of Bismark's head but Bismark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boreling manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bismark on his heels. He'll look to pass Bismark's guard now, I'm sure.
Boreling scoring with some ground and pound.
Boreling throws a big elbow that misses.
Bismark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boreling passes into half guard.
Karl Boreling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boreling looks to land a strike but Bismark avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boreling is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boreling throws a strike but Bismark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boreling pulls Bismark in close to prevent any damage.
Bismark passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boreling moves into full guard.
Boreling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bismark is controlling him.
Boreling wants to get back to his feet but Bismark passes into half guard.
Boreling is looking to escape.
Boreling wants to improve his position but Bismark is controlling well.
Boreling trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bismark manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling tries to hold on but Bismark pushes him away.
Boreling is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bismark working for a guillotine from mount but Boreling is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boreling is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boreling working to try and regain half guard.
Bismark looking for a guillotine from mount but Boreling is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bismark has hold of Boreling's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Boreling manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bismark prevents Boreling from getting the reversal.
Bismark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bismark looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boreling working to try and regain half guard.
Bismark is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boreling has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boreling!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bismark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boreling scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bismark working for a triangle but Boreling defends it easily.
Boreling throwing strikes but missing.
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 Johann Bismark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johann Bismark'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. This is the final round!
Bismark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boreling moves away.
Boreling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boreling lands some shots froms side control.
Bismark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boreling off and has taken his back!
Boreling preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bismark.
Boreling wants to get back to his feet.
Bismark looking to break Boreling's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boreling remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bismark will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bismark avoiding Boreling 's attempts to control his hands.
Boreling might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bismark haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bismark is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Boreling is defending well though. Bismark let's go of the attempt for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boreling tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bismark prevents Boreling from getting the reversal.
Boreling is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boreling is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boreling bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boreling is in close to Bismark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Boreling working his ground and pound in the gym.
Boreling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bismark is looking for a triangle but Boreling pushes his legs off easily.
Boreling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling throws an elbow that misses. Bismark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boreling's guard. Nice move by Bismark!
Bismark passes into half guard.
Bismark is working for a submission of some sort.
Boreling is trying to control but can't.
Boreling wants to get back to full guard.
Boreling has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bismark is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boreling pushes Bismark off looking to stand but Bismark dives back in and keeps control.
Boreling wants to control but Bismark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boreling wants to get back to his feet.
Boreling tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bismark manages to move to mount!
Boreling really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bismark postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boreling looks a forlorn figure.
Boreling tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boreling wants to control but Bismark is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Bismark has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boreling is desperately trying to improve his position but Bismark has a good base and remains in mount.
Bismark looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boreling is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bismark is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boreling has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boreling working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Bismark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bismark 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johann Bismark!
Johann Bismark 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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energy
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hype
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RATING
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