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Event:
EFFA 162
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Redman throws a front kick aimed at Borikav's knee but Borikav avoids it well.
Borikav lands a really nice looking cross but Redman seems unphased.
Borikav throws a jab when Redman was well out of range.
Redman throws a counter combo.
Redman fails to land with a series of punches.
Redman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borikav has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Alekzandr Borikav has been cut.
Redman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Borikav is out of range.
Borikav throws a shot from downtown. Redman moves away and avoids it.
Borikav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redman.
Borikav misses with a right hand
and Redman counters with a low kick, right behind Borikav 's knee.
Borikav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redman was well out of range. Poor timing from Borikav.
A combination from Redman does no damage.
Borikav throws a hook to the side of Redman's head but Redman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Borikav. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Borikav.
Borikav lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Borikav swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borikav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redman throws out the jab.
Alekzandr Borikav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borikav scores with a nice head shot.
Redman misses with a right hand
and Borikav counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Borikav moves out of range of the strikes.
Redman throws a lazy right hand but Borikav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redman 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.
A jab lands there for Redman.
Redman misses with a body shot.
Redman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Redman thumps Borikav with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Borikav as he connects with a hook.
Borikav throws a hook to the side of Redman's head but Redman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redman scores with a leg kick.
Borikav uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redman.
Borikav connects with a jab.
Redman connects with a right hand. Borikav shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borikav lands a slapping body shot.
Borikav takes one to the chin there.
Redman swings widly with a right hand
and Borikav counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borikav throws a right hand that misses
and Redman counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Borikav.#T2#
Redman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borikav appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Borikav scores with a hook to the body. Redman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redman blocks a low kick nicely.
Redman throws a hook to the side of Borikav's head but Borikav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redman misses with an uppercut.
Borikav throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Borikav works Redman's body with a nice hook.
Borikav is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch lands to the side of Redman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redman throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Redman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Borikav has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Borikav and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Redman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borikav moves away.
Borikav uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redman.
Borikav ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borikav was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Redman scores with a sloppy right hand. Borikav should have avoided that one.
Redman misses with a hook to the body
and Borikav counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Borikav misses.
That kick from Redman tenderised Borikav's leg. Borikav is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redman with a hook.
Redman misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Borikav.
Borikav drops his hands momentarily and Redman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redman misses with a looping left.
Borikav avoids the body shot from Redman.
Redman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Borikav misses with a body shot.
Redman throws out a counter right but Borikav avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redman throws a shot from downtown. Borikav moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Borikav on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borikav. Redman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borikav was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
Borikav throws a lazy uppercut
and Redman counters with a left to the body.
Crunch! Redman slams his shin into Borikav's torso.
Redman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Borikav misses with a hook.
Redman throws a poor cross that misses
and Borikav counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borikav digs a good hook to Redman's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borikav. Redman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redman throws out a counter right but Borikav avoids it with no problem.
Borikav misses with a looping left.
Borikav swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Borikav connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redman throws out a leg kick but Borikav moves out of range and Redman only half commits.
Borikav cracks Redman with a good jab.
Borikav 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.
Redman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alekzandr Borikav will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alekzandr Borikav's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Borikav looks to land a right hand but Redman moved out of range.
Borikav throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redman! But no joy.
Redman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borikav swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alekzandr Borikav is winning the standup battle so far.
Borikav goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Borikav misses with an uppercut. Redman saw that one coming.
Redman slips a jab from Borikav.
Borikav throws a lazy body kick
and Redman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borikav avoids the body shot from Redman.
Redman throws a body shot but no joy.
Borikav moves out of range as Redman strikes.
Redman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borikav avoids the body shot from Redman.
Borikav is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Redman.
Borikav slips a jab and a cross from Redman.
Borikav misses with an attempted mid kick.
Redman sizes up Borikav with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Redman does no damage. #T1#
Redman throws a jab but it's blocked by Borikav.
Borikav throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Borikav lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redman doesn't seem phased though.
Borikav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redman.
Borikav misses with a looping left.
Borikav throws a low kick, looking for Redman's leg but Redman calmly moves out of range.
Borikav cracks Redman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Borikav scores with a jab. Redman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Borikav loads up on a big right hand but Redman slips the punch.
Redman throws a lazy right hand but Borikav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borikav is looking to counter punch.
Borikav lands a nice hook to Redman's body. Redman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Redman cracks Borikav with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Redman misses with a body shot.
Borikav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Borikav. Beautiful body shot.
Redman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Borikav checks a leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman throws a leg kick but Borikav sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Redman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borikav.
Redman misses with a straight right.
Borikav ducks under a wild hook from Redman.
Borikav shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Borikav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borikav takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Redman throws a head kick that misses.
As Redman backs away, Borikav returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Borikav throws a low kick but Redman avoids it.
Redman throws a counter combo.
Borikav throws a leg kick which misses Redman's front leg but catches the back leg as Redman tries to avoid it.
Borikav takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Borikav misses with a straight right.
Redman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good shot there by Borikav.#T3#
Borikav swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borikav lands a jab to the nose.
Borikav sizes up Redman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Borikav checks a leg kick.
Borikav slips under a jab from Redman.
A little feinted left hand from Borikav on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redman loads up on a big right hand but Borikav slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Redman.
Redman misses with a looping left.
Redman throws a body kick that misses.
Borikav is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Redman throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Redman.
Redman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Borikav checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Borikav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redman.
Borikav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redman.
Borikav works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Redman is predictable there
and Borikav counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borikavs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A leg kick checked by Borikav.
Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Borikav throws out a loose jab but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redman ducks under a wild hook from Borikav.
A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redman tries to score with a low kick but Borikav moves his leg out of the way.
Borikav tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redman is able to avoid easily.
Redman connects with a nice looking jab.
Borikav does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab by Borikav.
Borikav attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Borikav blocks a jab.
Borikav avoids the head kick by Redman.
A cross from Borikav lands.
Borikav takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but JT Redman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alekzandr Borikav's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Redman throws the kick towards the body but Borikav avoids it.
Borikav lands a jab to Redman's midsection.
Borikav misses the body punch
and Redman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Borikav cracks a nice hook into Redman's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Redman.
Redman slips a jab from Borikav.
Redman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Borikav misses with a body shot.
Borikav moves away from the strike by Redman.
Borikav lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Borikav.
Borikav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redman throws out a counter right but Borikav avoids it with no problem.
Borikav connects with a crisp jab.
Redman defending well as Borikav loads up on a big left hand.
Borikav throws a hook but Redman avoids it easily.
Borikav cracks a nice hook into Redman's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman throws a shot from downtown. Borikav moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Borikav misses the jab.
Borikav ducks under a wild hook from Redman.
Borikav throwing a counter right hand but Redman manages to avoid it.
Redman misses with a wild combination.
Redman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Redman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borikav.
Borikav backing away here, and Redman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Redman missing with a left hand there. Borikav was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borikav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redman.
Borikav scores with a nice right hand.
Redman slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borikav.
Redman thuds his shin into the meat of Borikav's side.#T2#
Borikav throws a leg kick but Redman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Redman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borikav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Redman responds with a good body kick, but Borikav manages to step out the way in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borikav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redman was well out of range. Poor timing from Borikav.
Nice uppercut lands for Redman. That snapped Borikav's head back.
Redman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borikav missing with a left hand there. Redman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redman works the jab nicely.
Redman misses with a hook.
Borikav slips a jab from Redman.
Nice shot by Redman.#ROC2#
Borikav is rocked!
Borikav scores with a jab to the head.
Redman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borikav throws out the jab.
It seemed like Redman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Borikav lands a jab to the nose.
Redman ducks under a wild hook from Borikav.#T3#
Borikav lands a nice hook to Redman's body. Redman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Borikav throws a good cross that connects.
Redman moves out of range of the strikes.
Borikav takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Redman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redman scores with a nice strike.
Oh Borikav is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redman throws a head kick but Borikav moves out of range.
Borikav wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Redman checks a leg kick.
Borikav seems to have got his legs back now.
Borikav moves out of range of the body kick.
Redman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Borikav throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Redman on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman scoring well with a low kick there.
Borikav catches Redman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Borikav throws a lazy right hand but Redman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
A jab from Redman misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Borikav misses the target.
A jab from Borikav misses.
Borikav throws a hook but Redman avoids it easily.
It seemed like Redman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Borikav misses.
Redman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Redman drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Borikav onto his butt! Borikav pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Nice cross by Borikav.
Redman looks to land a left hand but Borikav moved out of range nicely.
Redman misses with a low kick.
Redman throws a shot from downtown. Borikav moves away and avoids it.
Borikav connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borikav misses with a low kick as Redman jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to JT Redman.
Well Redman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JT Redman!
JT Redman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EFFA 159
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Lievin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lievin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Breakdown Club in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Borikav.
Borikav lunges at Lievin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lievin 's hand.
Borikav scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Borikav.
Alekzandr Borikav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lievin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lievin throws the kick towards the body but Borikav avoids it.
Lievin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lievin is looking to clinch.
Lievin misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Borikav on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lievin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Borikav connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borikav takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borikav.
Lievin throws a body kick that misses.
Borikav scores with a shot to the body.
Borikav swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borikav dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borikav connects with a body shot.#T1#
Lievin lands a jab to the nose.
Borikav avoids the body shot from Lievin .
Borikav 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.
Lievin scores with a leg kick.
Borikav moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Borikav catches Lievin right on the button with a cross.
Lievin misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Borikav checks a leg kick.
Borikav scores with a hook to the body. Lievin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lievin throws a shot from downtown. Borikav moves away and avoids it.
Borikav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borikav takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lievin clobbers Borikav with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Borikav misses the jab.
Borikav misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Lievin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lievin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lievin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borikav was well out of range. Poor timing from Lievin .
Borikav is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lievin with a body shot.#T2#
Lievin tries to clinch
and Borikav counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Borikav looks to throw the jab but Lievin is out of range.
Lievin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lievin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lievin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borikav.
Borikav scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Borikav misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lievin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lievin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borikav sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lievin throws out a powerful jab.
Borikav scores with a jab to the head.
Lievin is looking to clinch but Borikav is avoiding it.
Borikav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Borikav on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lievin . Lievin obviously looking to wear him down.
Borikav throws a hook but Lievin avoids it easily.
Lievin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lievin scores with a nice right hand.
Lievin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lievin misses with a body kick. #T3#
Lievin moves in looking to clinch but Borikav pushes him off.
Borikav slips under a jab from Lievin .
Borikav avoids a kick to the body.
Lievin motions for Borikav to come forward. Lievin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lievin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Borikav throws a lazy uppercut
and Lievin counters with a good low kick that Borikav was not able to check.
Borikav misses with a wild body shot.
Lievin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Borikav.
Borikav throws a head kick but Lievin moves out of range.
Borikav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lievin misses the target.
Lievin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lievin throws a right hand that misses
and Borikav counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borikav throws a body punch but Lievin moves out of range.
Lievin misses with a looping right.#T4#
Lievin scores with a push kick.
Lievin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lievin throws a hook but Borikav avoids it easily.
Borikav moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Lievin clinches with his opponent.
Lievin scores with a shoulder strike.
Lievin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Alekzandr Borikav has been cut.
Lievin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Borikav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lievin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lievin prevents Borikav from breaking the clinch.
Lievin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lievin . #BC2#
Borikav breaks from the clinch.
Lievin avoids the body shot from Borikav.
Borikav throws a hook but Lievin avoids it easily.
It looked like Lievin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abe Lievin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alekzandr Borikav'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.
#R2#
A big left from Lievin misses.
Borikav lands a jab to the nose.
Lievin catches Borikav with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Borikav throws a big shot that misses.
Borikav throws a hook but Lievin avoids it easily.
Lievin 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Borikav connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lievin scrambles back to his feet.
Lievin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lievin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Borikav lands with a right hand.
Lievin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Borikav throws a body shot but no joy.
Lievin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lievin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borikav.
Lievin throws an overhand right that lands on Borikav's shoulder, as Borikav tries to avoid the shot.
Borikav scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lievin connects with a solid leg kick.
Lievin throws a shot to the body.
Lievin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Borikav ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lievin throws a big shot that misses.
Borikav misses with a straight left.
Lievin throws a lazy right hand but Borikav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lievin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lievin swinging wildly here.
Borikav digs a good body shot into Lievin 's ribs.
Lievin slips under a jab from Borikav.
A cross from Borikav lands.
Lievin catches Borikav with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Borikav works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lievin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alekzandr Borikav seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lievin throws a leg kick
and Borikav counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lievin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Borikav has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Borikav misses with a shot to the body
and Lievin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lievin .
Lievin ducks under a wild hook from Borikav.
Borikav lands a right hook to the body.
Lievin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borikav throws out the jab.
Lievin wants to clinch but Borikav slips to the side
letting Borikav counter with a right hand.
Lievin staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Borikav.
Borikav slips under a jab from Lievin .
Borikav swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lievin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lievin thows a body kick. Borikav tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lievin loads up on a big right hand but Borikav slips the punch.
Borikav steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lievin .#T3#
Borikav throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lievin tries to land a front kick but Borikav steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Borikav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lievin moves away.
Lievin tried to counter with a leg kick but Borikav avoided it.
Lievin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borikav attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lievin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lievin misses the jab.
Borikav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borikav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Lievin misses
and Borikav counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Borikav.
Lievin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lievin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Lievin misses.
Lievin tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Lievin .#T4#
Lievin wants to clinch.
Borikav attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lievin throws a front kick aimed at Borikav's knee but Borikav avoids it well.
Lievin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Borikav to counter with a crisp jab.
Lievin thuds a left hand into Borikav's body.
Lievin throws a hook but Borikav avoids it easily.
Borikav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lievin moves away.
Borikav blocks a jab.
Lievin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lievin moves out of range as Borikav strikes.
Lievin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Borikav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lievin misses with a kick to the body.
Lievin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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 Abe Lievin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alekzandr Borikav's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Lievin finds it's target.
Borikav misses with an uppercut.
Lievin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lievin looks to throw the jab but Borikav is out of range.
Lievin misses with a double jab
and Borikav counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borikav throws out a loose jab but Lievin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lievin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Lievin misses.
Borikav swings for the body but Lievin moves out of range.
Lievin misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Lievin .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievin looks for the body kick but Borikav saw that one coming.
Lievin throws an overhand right that lands on Borikav's shoulder, as Borikav tries to avoid the shot.
Borikav sizes up Lievin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Borikav's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Borikav dips to his left and cracks Lievin with an uppercut!
Borikav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lievin .#T1#
Borikav steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lievin .
Borikav scores with a jab.
Borikav misses with a hook
and Lievin counters with an outside leg kick.
Lievin throws a hook to the side of Borikav's head but Borikav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lievin throws a body kick that misses.
Lievin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Borikav bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lievin 's head.
Lievin connects with a leg kick. Borikav looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lievin throws a leg kick but Borikav checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Borikav misses the target.
Good exchange - Borikav coming out on top.
Borikav blocks a jab.
Borikav on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Borikav walks into a straight right hand from Lievin .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lievin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borikav.
#T2#
Borikav misses with a looping left.
Borikav throws a body shot but no joy.
Lievin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lievin throws the left hand but Borikav avoids the punch easily.
Lievin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Borikav counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lievin clobbers Borikav with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Borikav throws a hook but Lievin avoids it easily.
Lievin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Borikav misses with a looping left.
Borikav digs a good hook to Lievin 's body.
Nice defenses there by Lievin .
Borikav takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Lievin moves into the clinch successfully.
Lievin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Borikav takes a knee to the side of the body.
Borikav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lievin . #T3#
Lievin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Borikav on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Borikav can't break the clinch.
Lievin has Borikav pressed against the ropes, preventing Borikav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Borikav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Lievin landing knees to the body.
Lievin lands an uppercut.
Lievin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borikav backwards.
Borikav is trying to break free.
Borikav working hard to break the clinch.
Lievin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lievin is leaning against Borikav and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Borikav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lievin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A frustrated look appears on Borikav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lievin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lievin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Borikav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Lievin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borikav tries to circle away but Lievin has him pinned against the ropes.
Lievin can't find room to land a body shot as Borikav controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lievin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Borikav avoids it.
Lievin lands a right hand.
Borikav misses with a body punch.
Alekzandr Borikav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lievin lands an elbow inside.
Borikav wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abe Lievin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lievin lands an elbow that stopped Borikav in his tracks for a moment.
Borikav is trying to break free.
Lievin tries to land knees in the clinch but Borikav avoids the damage to the body.
Borikav working aggressively here.
Lievin blocks an uppercut.
Borikav is trying to break free.
Borikav can't break the clinch.
A short right from Lievin .
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Lievin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lievin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abe Lievin !
After winning the bout, Abe Lievin 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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