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Event: C300: Marley vs Olsen III     
Date:   Apr 28, 2024
#R1#
Gora thows a leg kick but Vitalik checks it #TD2#
and Vitalik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gora's guard.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Gora keeps moving.
Gora is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Vitalik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gora wants to stand but Vitalik is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vitalik's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES#
Gora has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vitalik off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vitalik connects with a body shot.
Vitalik misses with a left hand
and Gora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vitalik 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.
Vitalik throws a looping overhand right but Gora ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Gora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vitalik takes a swing at Gora's ribcage but misses.
Vitalik cracks Gora with a good jab.#T1#
Vitalik misses with a wild combination.
Gora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vitalik misses with a straight left.
Gora is looking to counter punch.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Vitalik.
A shot to the liver by Vitalik. Beautiful body shot.
Gora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vitalik.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Gora gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Vitalik looking to pass the guard.
Gora wants to get back to his feet but Vitalik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vitalik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Gora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Gora manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Vitalik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gora taking some punishment here, with Vitalik in his half guard.
Gora avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vitalik.
Gora tries to kick Vitalik off but Vitalik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vitalik trying to control the action but Gora is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gora looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vitalik thows a huge punch but Gora dodges it nicely.
Gora is trying to stand up here but Vitalik is controlling him well.
Vitalik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gora keeps working.
Vitalik not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES#
Gora has one foot on Vitalik's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gora misses with a few strikes there.
Vitalik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Vitalik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Gora makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vitalik moves away.
A big left from Vitalik misses. #CL#
Gora clinches up with Vitalik and pushes him back against the cage.
Vitalik lands a left hand. #BC#
Gora manages to break the clinch.
Vitalik lands with a hook. Gora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vitalik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gora walks into a straight right hand from Vitalik.
Gora throws out a loose jab but Vitalik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vitalik shoots in but no luck this time.
Gora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Vitalik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Musa Vitalik will probably get the nod.
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#
Vitalik misses with a takedown attempt - Gora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vitalik throws an off balance right hand
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vitalik connects with a body shot that sends Gora's belly button to the back.
Musa Vitalik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vitalik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gora doesn't seem bothered though.
Gora moves forwards but Vitalik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Vitalik lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Vitalik misses.
Vitalik blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Vitalik lands with a good body shot.
Vitalik scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Vitalik.
Gora takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Gora moves into range and clinches up with Vitalik.
Vitalik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vitalik looking to stall.
Vitalik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vitalik is looking to break free of the clinch but Gora has double underhooks.
Vitalik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gora scores with a shoulder strike.
Gora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vitalik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gora is keeping busy.
Gora misses with a body punch. #T2##BC2#
Vitalik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vitalik misses with an uppercut
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Vitalik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora.
Gora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitalik prevents a body shot from Gora.
Vitalik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gora.
A head punch on the inside from Gora fails to land.
Gora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitalik's elbow.
Vitalik looking to stall.
Gora tries to work over Vitalik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Gora.
Vitalik misses with some punches. #BC#
Gora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vitalik swings for the body but Gora moves out of range.
Vitalik lands with a hook. Gora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vitalik looks to land a right hand but Gora moved out of range.
Vitalik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vitalik works Gora's body with a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gora works on Vitalik's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gora.
Gora pushes Vitalik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Gora tries to throw a body punch but Vitalik avoids it by throwing Gora back against the cage. #BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vitalik misses with a body punch
and Gora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vitalik's sensitive parts.
Vitalik misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Gora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gora lands with an overhand left.
Gora needs to keep his hands up - Vitalik had a free shot at his head there.
Gora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vitalik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gora momentarily.
Vitalik misses with a body shot.
Vitalik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.
Vitalik cracks Gora with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Musa Vitalik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vitalik misses with a shot to the body
and Gora counters with a thumping low kick.
Borowa Gora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitalik. Gora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vitalik lands a body shot.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Vitalik moved out of range.
Gora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vitalik.
Gora moves out of range as Vitalik strikes.
Vitalik lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Gora counters with a crisp one two that drops Vitalik! Gora thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vitalik to his feet! Vitalik is in big trouble!#ROC#Vitalik is rocked!#CL#
Gora rushes Vitalik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vitalik is still on wobbly legs! Can Gora finish him?
Vitalik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Gora.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitalik blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Gora breaks the clinch. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Vitalik scores with a four punch combination!
Gora throws a hook but Vitalik avoids it easily.
Vitalik seems to have recovered his senses.
Vitalik throws a right hand that Gora ducks under and follows up with a left that Gora also avoids with ease.
Gora was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Vitalik misses.
Gora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vitalik.
Gora staying out of range there.
Gora misses with a hook. Vitalik ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Vitalik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vitalik lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Gora has his feet on Vitalik's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gora gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Vitalik cracks a nice hook into Gora's ribs.
Gora tries to clinch up but Vitalik circles away and keeps his distance.
Vitalik with the counter takedown but Gora avoids it easily.
Vitalik looks to throw the jab but Gora is out of range.
Vitalik misses with a wild body shot.
Vitalik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vitalik just misses with a punch to the body.
Gora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Vitalik shoots and misses #KD#
and Gora counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vitalik! Gora lets Vitalik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Vitalik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gora lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Vitalik falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Borowa Gora!
A very excited looking Borowa Gora rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II     
Date:   Apr 14, 2024
#R1#
Donk. Le Franc catches Gora right on the button with a cross.
Gora avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Gora pushes Le Franc up against the cage in a clinch.
Gora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Le Franc is leaning against Gora and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Le Franc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Le Franc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gora tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks it.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gora's elbow.
Gora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gora tries to throw a body punch but Le Franc avoids it by throwing Gora back against the cage.
Gora is leaning against Le Franc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Franc.
Le Franc is trying to break free.
Gora misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Gora lands a body punch.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
Gora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Gora.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Gora.
Le Franc tries to break free but Gora pushes him back against the cage.
Gora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gora's elbow.
Gora lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Le Franc wants to break free but Gora has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gora.
Gora doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Gora.
Le Franc throws a right hand that misses
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc lands a nice shot that snaps Gora's head back. #T2#
Le Franc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Franc.#CL#
Gora drives through and clinches with Le Franc against the cage. #BC2#
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely.
Le Franc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Le Franc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gora has time to react.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Gora connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Gora counters with a crisp right hand that drops Le Franc! Gora lets Le Franc back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Le Franc is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gora. That's going to slow Le Franc down.
Gora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Franc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Le Franc finds it's way round the side to connect with Gora's head.
Le Franc thuds a left hand into Gora's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Franc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gora has time to react.
Le Franc throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
Gora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Le Franc takes the fight into the clinch.
Le Franc blocking some punches. #T4#
Gora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Le Franc tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Le Franc back against the cage.
Gora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Franc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc is trying to break free.
Gora misses with a body punch.
Gora throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Gora tries to throw a body punch but Le Franc avoids it by throwing Gora back against the cage.
Gora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gora can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
Gora struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands.
Gora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short body shot lands from Gora as the two fighters clinch.
Gora working aggressively here.
Gora works on Le Franc's body with a couple of short punches.
Gora misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Gora manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Gora drives through and clinches with Le Franc against the cage.
Gora lands a hook that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Borowa Gora has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Le Franc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le Franc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Le Franc scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gora finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Le Franc throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Le Franc throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a nice body shot.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Gora lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Le Franc throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc is still on wobbly legs! Can Gora finish him?
Le Franc checks a low kick from Gora.
Le Franc seems to have recovered his senses.
Le Franc misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Gora drives through and clinches with Le Franc against the cage.
Gora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Le Franc lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gora backwards. #BC#
Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Gora moves into the clinch.#T2#
Gora is working Le Franc over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gora.
Gora tries to throw a body punch but Le Franc avoids it by throwing Gora back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gora.
Gora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gora has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Gora lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Gora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc with a hook.
Gora throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Gora counters with a crisp one two that drops Le Franc! Gora thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Le Franc to his feet! Le Franc is in big trouble!
Nice cross by Le Franc.
Le Franc 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.
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
and Gora counters with a big right hand! Oh Le Franc is in trouble here! Gora follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
A very excited looking Borowa Gora rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: C289: Albatross vs Cheese     
Date:   Mar 24, 2024
#R1#
Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gora.
An attempted straight right counter from Saitoh misses the target.
Gora throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gora throws a hook but Saitoh avoids it easily.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gora with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gora looks to score with a jab to the body but Saitoh is just out of range.
Gora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saitoh throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it.
Saitoh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gora fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gora cracks Saitoh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saitoh misses with a right hand
and Gora counters with a thumping low kick.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gora moves away.
Saitoh dodges the punch combination from Gora.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Gora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gora motions for Saitoh to come forward. Gora throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gora throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saitoh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gora takes a swing at Saitoh's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Saitoh.
Gora throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saitoh takes one to the chin there.
Gora cracks Saitoh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitoh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gora.
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saitoh throws the left hand but Gora avoids the punch easily.
Saitoh lands a nice shot that snaps Gora's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitoh misses with a hook.
Saitoh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saitoh throws a jab when Gora was well out of range.#T2#
Gora swings widly with a right hand
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Saitoh throws the left hand but Gora avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Saitoh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gora jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gora.
An inside leg kick from Gora misses.
Saitoh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut there from Gora.
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saitoh throws out the jab.
Gora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saitoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Gora there.#CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saitoh.
Gora throws a counter combo.
Saitoh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gora makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saitoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Saitoh swings for the body but Gora moves out of range.
Saitoh shoots in looking for a takedown. Gora tries to sprawl out of it but Saitoh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gora manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gora connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saitoh's hands.
Saitoh throws a right hand that misses
and Gora counters with a nice body shot.
Saitoh staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Gora coming out on top.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saitoh misses with a left hand
and Gora counters with a thumping low kick.
Gora misses with an uppercut
letting Saitoh counter with a right hand.
Gora is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saitoh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Saitoh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saitoh somewhat.
Gora lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saitoh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gora avoids the body shot from Saitoh. #T4#
Saitoh fails with the takedown
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora lands a nice hook to Saitoh's body. Saitoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Gora is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A cross from Saitoh lands.
Gora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gora has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Gora.
Gora throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saitoh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gora scores with a shot to the body.
Saitoh takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gora lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gora.
Gora walks into a stiff left hand from Saitoh.
Saitoh takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Saitoh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gora jabs Saitoh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saitoh checks a low kick from Gora.
Gora swinging wildly here.
Saitoh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saitoh missing with a left hand there. Gora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gora just misses with a punch to the body.
Gora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gora looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
Saitoh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora scoring well with a low kick there.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora.
Saitoh avoids the head kick by Gora.
Nice defenses there by Saitoh.
Gora getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saitoh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Saitoh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gora just misses with a punch to the body.
Saitoh throwing a counter right hand but Gora manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Saitoh.
A big right from Gora misses.
The fighters circling - Gora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saitoh throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saitoh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gora back to the cage. Saitoh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saitoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Saitoh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora wants to stand and escape but Saitoh is having none of it. #ES2#
Gora scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Saitoh shoots for a takedown but Gora saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gora cracks Saitoh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gora connects with an inside leg kick.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown but Gora shows good takedown defense.
Borowa Gora seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The fighters circling - Gora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gora lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gora stalks Saitoh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saitoh's face. Saitoh staggers backwards, shaken.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gora scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saitoh misses with a looping right.
Gora throws an off balance right hand
and Saitoh counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Gora.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh is looking to counter punch.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
Gora misses with the combination.
Saitoh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gora misses with a looping left.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Gora paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Gora. That snapped Saitoh's head back.
Gora throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saitoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saitoh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Gora moves out of range as Saitoh strikes.
Gora throws a low kick but Saitoh moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Saitoh misses the target.
A jab from Gora misses.
Gora has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gora with the inside leg kick.
Saitoh looks to land a left hand but Gora moved out of range nicely.
Gora swings for the body but Saitoh moves out of range.
Saitoh blocks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Saitoh.#CL#
Saitoh closes the distance and pushes Gora back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gora.
Gora blocks a body shot from Saitoh. #T4#
Saitoh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gora or not.
Gora is breathing heavily.
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!
Gora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gora tries to work over Saitoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike.
Saitoh has a couple of punches blocked by Gora.
Saitoh scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Gora.
Gora prevents a body shot from Saitoh.
Gora misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saitoh.
Saitoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saitoh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gora.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Gora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gora throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gora scores with a head kick. Saitoh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Gora throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Gora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gora is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gora throws a lazy uppercut
and Saitoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Gora looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
Gora tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saitoh is able to avoid easily.
Gora lands a jab to Saitoh's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Gora tries to bum rush Saitoh with a series of wild strikes but Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Saitoh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gora is trying to defend but Saitoh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saitoh wants to take a breather but Gora is having none of it. #T1#
Saitoh stops Gora from getting back to his feet.
Gora felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gora wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh winds up and cracks Gora with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Saitoh there.
Gora is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saitoh lands a nice short elbow.
Saitoh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Saitoh. #ES2#
Gora manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gora.
Gora misses with a hook. Saitoh ducked under it nicely.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saitoh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saitoh fails with the takedown.
Gora doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saitoh checks the leg kick.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Gora.
Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gora scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora misses with a leg kick.
Gora throws a hook but Saitoh blocks it.
Saitoh lands the left hand.
Gora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saitoh dives in and grabs Gora's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gora pushes down on Saitoh's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Gora.
Gora closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses.
Saitoh throws a lazy uppercut
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gora throws out a leg kick but Saitoh moves out of range and Gora only half commits.
Saitoh drops his hands momentarily and Gora takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gora throws a hook but Saitoh blocks it.
Saitoh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gora circles away.
Saitoh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gora lands a leg kick that knocks Saitoh off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Gora.
Saitoh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gora to score with a decent uppercut.
Gora moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saitoh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gora bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saitoh's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Saitoh misses
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Saitoh there.
Gora lands an overhand right.
Gora throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saitoh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gora throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saitoh.#ROC2#Saitoh is rocked!
Gora slips a jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a straight right.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gora as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gora.
Gora throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Saitoh to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borowa Gora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gora 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borowa Gora!

A very excited looking Borowa Gora rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: C284: Marley vs Anderson     
Date:   Mar 03, 2024
#R1#
Gora takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Mahogany.
Mahogany moves out of range as Gora strikes.
Gora throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahogany lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mahogany.
Mahogany lands a jab to Gora's midsection.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gora misses with a leg kick.
Gora changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahogany tests Gora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Gora misses.
Decent striking displayed by Gora there.
Mahogany steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Mahogany looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mahogany throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gora.
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Gora misses its intended target.
Mahogany looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Mahogany slips under a jab from Gora.
Mahogany lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gora at a distance.
Mahogany listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Gora misses.
Mahogany throws a quick counter head kick but Gora was just out of range.
Gora fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mahogany is out of range.
Mahogany quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gora throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahogany scores with a shot to the body.
Gora throws a hook but Mahogany avoids it easily.
Mahogany doesn't manage to clinch there - Gora circles away.
Mahogany takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mahogany checks a leg kick.
Gora throws a jab when Mahogany was well out of range.
Mahogany keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gora throws a head kick that misses.
Gora throws a hook but Mahogany blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mahogany. Gora shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahogany tries to clinch there but Gora circles away.
Gora fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahogany looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Gora takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahogany looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Gora slips under a jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany looks to throw the jab but Gora is out of range.
Mahogany fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gora looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gora throws out a loose jab but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gora avoids the head kick by Mahogany.
Gora takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gora throws a big shot that misses.
Mahogany appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahogany just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany jabs at Gora's body.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Mahogany moved out of range.
Gora throws a sloppy head kick and Mahogany moves out of range easily.
Mahogany looks to land a combination but Gora avoids it well.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahogany.
Mahogany throwing a counter right hand but Gora manages to avoid it.
Gora throws a looping overhand right but Mahogany ducks down to avoid it.
Gora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahogany counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Mahogany lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gora throws an overhand right that lands on Mahogany's shoulder, as Mahogany tries to avoid the shot.
Gora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahogany takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mahogany connects with the punch.
Mahogany steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Mahogany moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mahogany.
Mahogany scores with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahogany. That's going to slow Gora down.
Gora throws out a powerful jab.
Gora moves out of range as Mahogany throws a body kick.
Gora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahogany.
Gora tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mahogany is able to avoid easily.
Mahogany is looking to counter punch.
Mahogany slips a jab and a cross from Gora.
Gora is looking to score with low kicks.
Gora throws a hook but Mahogany blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Mahogany wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Gora throws the left hand but Mahogany avoids the punch easily.
Gora swings widly with a right hand
and Mahogany counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Gora misses.
A jab from Gora misses.
Gora throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch lands to the side of Gora 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gora misses with a wild combination.
Mahogany bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Gora.
Mahogany steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Gora throws a leg kick
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Gora misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahogany moves away from the strike by Gora.
Mahogany is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mahogany cracks Gora with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gora misses with a hook.
Gora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mahogany on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahogany just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Rich Mahogany will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mahogany rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gora moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gora lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahogany at a distance.
Gora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahogany lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahogany works the jab nicely.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Mahogany moved out of range.
Gora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahogany.
Mahogany defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
Mahogany lands a slapping body shot.
Mahogany avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
Mahogany takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahogany scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora misses with a two punch combination.
Mahogany throws a hook but Gora blocks it.
Mahogany's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahogany obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Gora throws a right hand that Mahogany ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahogany also avoids with ease.
A big right from Gora misses.
Gora throws a hook to the side of Mahogany's head but Mahogany sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gora takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mahogany.
Gora throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gora swings for the body but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gora.
A punch lands to the side of Gora 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
Gora throws a sloppy head kick and Mahogany moves out of range easily.
A big right from Gora misses.
Mahogany lands with a hook. Gora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mahogany scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahogany throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gora throws out the jab. #T2#
Gora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahogany sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahogany throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Mahogany was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gora.
Gora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Mahogany tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany with a hook.
Mahogany just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gora.
Mahogany avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahogany was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gora throws a hook but Mahogany avoids it easily.
Mahogany works Gora's body with a nice hook.
Gora throws a body punch but Mahogany moves out of range.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahogany moves away.
A slow jab from Gora misses its intended target.
Gora misses with a left hand
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahogany looks to land a right hand but Gora moved out of range.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gora. #T3#
Gora misses with a left hand
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
Gora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahogany.
A counter left hand to the body from Mahogany misses its target.
Mahogany ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahogany ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gora moves away.
Gora feints a counter leg kick.
Mahogany digs a good body shot into Gora's ribs.
Mahogany misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
Gora throws out a loose jab but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany cracks Gora with a good jab.
Mahogany blocks a head kick by Gora.
Mahogany lunges at Gora with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gora's hand.
Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gora shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gora.
Gora has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahogany manages to avoid it.
Gora misses with a left hand
and Mahogany counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Gora missing with a left hand there. Mahogany was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gora misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Mahogany does it's job there.
A big right from Gora misses.
Mahogany keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahogany darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mahogany slips under a jab from Gora.
A big right from Gora misses.
Mahogany throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range.
Mahogany lunges at Gora with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gora's hand.
Gora misses with a right hand
and Mahogany makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gora might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mahogany has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gora. That's going to slow Mahogany down.
Mahogany scores with a jab to the body.
Mahogany throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A jab from Mahogany finds it's way through Gora's defenses.
Borowa Gora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahogany.
Gora takes a swing at Mahogany's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gora darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
Gora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gora can do to turn this around?
Mahogany checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Mahogany as he connects with a hook.
Gora avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
Gora looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora tries to score with a low kick but Mahogany moves his leg out of the way.
Rich Mahogany is winning the standup battle so far.
Gora throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahogany scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gora takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Mahogany.
Gora misses with a looping right.#T1#
Gora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mahogany counters with a nice uppercut.
Gora lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gora gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahogany.
Mahogany lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gora at a distance.
Gora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahogany.
Gora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mahogany counter with a right hand.
Mahogany scores with a head kick.
Mahogany scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gora defending well as Mahogany loads up on a big left hand.
Gora throws an overhand right that lands on Mahogany's shoulder, as Mahogany tries to avoid the shot.
Gora misses with a right hand
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahogany checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahogany misses with a series of wild punches.
Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
Gora misses with a right hand
and Mahogany counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gora tries to score with a low kick but Mahogany moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Mahogany lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gora takes one to the side of the head.
Gora takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gora misses with a double jab.
Gora lands with an overhand left.
Gora takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mahogany was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gora.
A solid body kick from Mahogany.
Gora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahogany explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good exchange - Mahogany coming out on top.
Both fighters circling a little - Mahogany finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mahogany is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Mahogany.
Mahogany lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands with a cross.
Mahogany takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahogany keeps Gora at a distance using the push kick.
Mahogany ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gora takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahogany moves out of range as Gora strikes.
Mahogany jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gora. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahogany lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Mahogany coming out on top.
A punch lands to the side of Gora 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Gora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mahogany was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gora gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Gora misses.
A punch combination from Gora misses.
Mahogany quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gora throws a leg kick which misses Mahogany's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahogany tries to avoid it. #T4#
Mahogany lands a jab to the nose.
Gora throws a leg kick
and Mahogany connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gora missing with a left hand there. Mahogany was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gora misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.
Gora takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahogany feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot lands for Mahogany.
Gora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahogany thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mahogany lands a body shot.
Mahogany scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mahogany. Gora shrugs it off though.
Gora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahogany connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahogany counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Mahogany. Those never looked like landing.
Gora throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Mahogany showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mahogany 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Mahogany!

After winning the bout, Rich Mahogany thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C280: Marley vs Olsen II     
Date:   Feb 18, 2024
#R1#
Gora takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gora scores with a nice right hand.
Gora fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gora blocks a jab.
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson scores with a push kick.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gora looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Gunnarsson there.
Gora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Gora's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Gora closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Gora.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
Gora scores with a shot to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson digs a right hand into Gora's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gora's gas tank.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gora lands with a light punch inside.
Gunnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Gora has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Gora pushes Gunnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
Gora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Gora rushes Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson with a nice calf kick.
Gora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab. Gora acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gora looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
Gunnarsson lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Gora.
Gora takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gora.
Gunnarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Gora misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gora walks into a jab.
Gunnarsson connects with a crisp jab.
Gora stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gunnarsson.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Gora's front leg but catches the back leg as Gora tries to avoid it.
Gora tries to clinch up
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Gora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looks like Gunnarsson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gora throws a counter combo.#T3#
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely.
Gora throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gora with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Crunch! Gora slams his shin into Gunnarsson's torso.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Gora avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Gora blocks it.
Gunnarsson tries to work over Gora's front leg with a kick but Gora checks it.
Gora takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Gunnarsson scores with the left hand. Gora knows he should have avoided that one.
Gora throws a sloppy head kick
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gora defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gora tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunnarsson connects with a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Gora's front leg but catches the back leg as Gora tries to avoid it.
Gunnarsson cracks Gora with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Gora.
Gunnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gora looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gora checks the leg kick.
Gora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gunnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gora staying out of range there.
Gora misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Gora manages to avoid it.
Gora shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gora missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunnarsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gunnarsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gora backs up against the cage.
Gora misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gora throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Gora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gora is looking to land body kicks.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gora sizes up Gunnarsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gunnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Gora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gora can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson jabs Gora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gora blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Gora blocks the low kick.
Gora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.#T1#
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gora's hands.
Gora is looking to score with low kicks.
Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gora swinging wildly here.
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. Gora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
Gora looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Gora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gora takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Gora is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gunnarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gora at a distance. #T2#
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Gora's head but Gora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Gora closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson digs a right hand underneath Gora's ribcage. Gora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson digs a right hand underneath Gora's ribcage. Gora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gunnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gora backwards.
A short right from Gora.
Gora lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunnarsson has had enough of the clinch but Gora keeps him there for the moment.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gora blocks a body shot from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Borowa Gora seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Gora.
Gora has a couple of punches blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Gora.
Gora has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gora.
Gora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gora has Gunnarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gunnarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gora tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
A short uppercut from Gora.
Gunnarsson lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Gora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gora lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Gunnarsson catches Gora right on the button with a cross.
Gora fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gunnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gora's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gora appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gunnarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gora looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
Gora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
Gora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gora avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Gora darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gora walks into a straight right hand from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick.
Gora misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Gora.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Borowa Gora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Gora should have avoided that one.
Gunnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Gora sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Gora.
As Gora backs away, Gunnarsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson backing away here, and Gora unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Gora avoids it.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Gora wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gora looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunnarsson scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Gunnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gora has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gora moves forwards but Gunnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Gora counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised Gora's leg. Gora is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunnarsson tries a low kick but Gora avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Gunnarsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gora chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
Gora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gora misses with a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Gora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gora only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson with the inside leg kick.
Gora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick.#T2#
Gunnarsson tries to score with a low kick but Gora moves his leg out of the way.
Gora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gora's hands.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gora 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.
Nice shot by Gunnarsson.
Gora misses with a body shot
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson cracks a nice hook into Gora's ribs.
Gunnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gora slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gora doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunnarsson circles away.
Gora throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gora lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gora tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gunnarsson lands a high kick! #CL2#
Gora clinches up with Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gora has Gunnarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gunnarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but Gora has him pressed against the cage.
Gora scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Gora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gora misses with a few strikes there.
Gora takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Gora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gora's sensitive parts.
Gunnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Gora moves out of range.
Gunnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gora misses with a head kick.
Gunnarsson thuds a left hand into Gora's body.
Gunnarsson connects with the punch.
Gunnarsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gunnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gora throws a jab when Gunnarsson was well out of range.
Gora's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gora moves out of range as Gunnarsson throws a body kick.
Gora misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Gunnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gunnarsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Gunnarsson!

Our winner, Gunnar Gunnarsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: C278: Gunnarsson vs Nakagawa     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024
#R1#
Gora misses with a looping right.
Gora lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Gora.
Menday ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
Menday throws a right hand that misses
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gora lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Menday shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Menday was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gora 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.
Gora is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Menday in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gora tries to escape but Menday is in control.
Menday looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gora is avoiding damage well.
Gora is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Menday is controlling him well.
Menday scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gora to see if he's OK.
Menday in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gora wants to get back to his feet.
Menday connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gora some visible discomfort.
Gora parries the strikes from Menday easily there. Menday is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gora to escape. #T1#
Menday landing strikes.
Gora is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Menday throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gora is trying to buck Menday off.
Menday lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gora is trying to get back to his feet.
Menday cracks Gora with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Menday is working Gora over with some ground and pound from side control.
Menday works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Menday throws a strike aimed at the side of Gora's head but Gora avoids it well.
Menday in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gora is trying to get back to his feet.
Menday 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.
Menday has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gora is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Menday landing strikes.
Gora is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Menday has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gora avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Menday.
Menday lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gora is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Menday has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Menday working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Menday is chipping away with strikes.
Gora is pushing Menday's head away, looking to escape. Menday manages to hold on to the position though.
Menday landing a few strikes.
Menday working the body and head with strikes. #ES2#
Gora bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gora throws a jab when Menday was well out of range.#T3#
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gora sprawls well. Gora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menday gets slowly back to his feet.
Menday tries for a takedown but Gora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gora moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses.
Menday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gora.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Menday manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gora on his heels. He'll look to pass Gora's guard now, I'm sure.
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Menday has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday scoring with some ground and pound.
Menday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menday is controlling him. #T4#
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!#ES2#
Gora pushes Menday off and scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Gora. #TD#
Menday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gora tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Menday is in Gora's guard.
Menday won't allow Gora to get back to his feet.
Menday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Gora is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Menday has had enough of the clinch but Gora keeps him there for the moment.
Gora gets through Menday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Menday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gora has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that round.
That's time! Menday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gora fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Menday checks it well.
Gora leaves Menday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menday takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Menday lands a jab.
Donk. Gora catches Menday right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Gora.
Menday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gora is fending him off so far but Menday persists. Nope, Gora circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora scoring well with a low kick there.
Gora looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gora slaps away a takedown attempt from Menday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menday takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Gora lands the left hand.
Gora throws out a powerful jab.
Gora lands a leg kick that knocks Menday off balance momentarily.
Menday shoots for a double leg takedown but Gora sprawls well. He's pushed Menday's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Menday takes one to the side of the head.
Gora lands with a kick to the temple. Menday shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Menday shoots in for a double leg but Gora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gora keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Menday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gora circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Menday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Menday misses with a left hand
letting Gora counter with a right hand.
Gora throws a leg kick which misses Menday's front leg but catches the back leg as Menday tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menday takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Menday on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gora plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Menday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Menday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Menday has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gora.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Menday.
Gora was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gora as he jumps to the side.
Gora scores with a jab to the head.
Gora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Menday's sensitive parts.
Menday shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gora pinned against the cage. Gora gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gora. #T3#
Menday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borowa Gora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gora lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gora plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Gora.
Gora throws a right hand that Menday ducks under and follows up with a left that Menday also avoids with ease.
Gora lands with a thumping leg kick.
Menday ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
Gora lands a high kick!
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Menday scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gora is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Menday has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES2#
Gora throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gora throws a hook but Menday avoids it easily.
Gora throws a lazy right hand but Menday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Gora misses with a head kick.
Menday slips under a jab from Gora.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Menday.
Menday working the ground and pound.
Gora takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gora taking punishment in the form of punches.
Menday scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gora to see if he's OK.
Gora is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Menday asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Menday scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gora is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menday working the body and head with strikes.
Menday connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gora some visible discomfort.
Menday working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Menday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Menday shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gora pinned against the cage. Gora gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slow jab from Gora misses its intended target.
Gora stuffs the takedown attempt from Menday. Menday gets slowly back to his feet.
Menday walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Menday moved out of range.
Menday gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gora.
Menday gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Menday takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gora sprawls well. Gora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menday gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Menday.#KD2#
Gora drops Menday with a beautiful combination! Menday stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gora is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Menday is rocked!
Gora circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Menday drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Gora follows Menday to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: C275: Gunnarson vs Ochoa II     
Date:   Feb 04, 2024
#R1#
Haden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gora lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Haden dodges the punch combination from Gora.
Gora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gora moves away from the strike by Haden.
As Haden backs away, Gora returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Haden lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Haden shoots in and bounces Gora off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Gora uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora misses with a head kick.
Gora lands a head kick!
Gora tried to score with a low kick but Haden checks it.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Gora misses its intended target.
Haden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gora circles away.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora. #T1#
Gora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gora bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
Gora misses with a low kick as Haden jumps back.
A head kick misses from Gora.
Haden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gora throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gora misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Gora, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haden cracks Gora with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gora moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Gora scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden throws a lazy right hand but Gora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Gora slips under a jab.
Haden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haden clobbers Gora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gora can pounce on him.
Haden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gora at a distance.
Haden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haden avoids the head kick by Gora.
Gora throws a leg kick but Haden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gora tries to score with a low kick but Haden moves his leg out of the way.
Gora misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Haden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haden.
Haden stops Gora from standing up.
Haden is looking to work some ground and pound but Gora has wrist control.
Gora wants to get back to his feet but Haden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haden working some strikes from top position.
Gora being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Haden tries to free his leg and advance position but Gora is retaining full guard.
Haden is looking to work some ground and pound but Gora has wrist control.
Haden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gora is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Haden prevents Gora from getting back to his feet.
Haden wants to control from the top but Gora keeps moving.
Gora wants to stand up but Haden is controlling him.
Haden scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES#
Gora wriggles free and stands up.
Haden fails with a takedown attempt.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Haden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gora.
Gora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Gora misses.
Gora needs to keep his hands up - Haden had a free shot at his head there.
Haden connects with a body shot that sends Gora's belly button to the back.
Gora swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Haden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gora catches Haden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Gora tenderised Haden's leg. Haden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gora connects with a looping right hand.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gora.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that round.
That's time! Gora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gora lands a two punch combo.
Gora swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gora throws a looping overhand right but Haden ducks down to avoid it.
Haden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haden moves out of range of the leg kick from Gora.
Haden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gora scrambles back to his feet.
Haden dips to his left and cracks Gora with an uppercut!
Haden scores with a sloppy right hand. Gora should have avoided that one.
Gora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haden can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Gora misses the target.
Haden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Haden.
Gora was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haden blocks a jab.
Gora takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Gora shows good takedown defense.
Gora bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gora circles away quickly and effectively.
Haden staying out of range there.
Gora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haden.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Gora feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hadens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Haden misses with a straight right.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Gora slips the punch.
Haden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gora swivels and escapes.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Gora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haden misses with a two punch combination.
Gora tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Gora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borowa Gora is winning the standup battle so far.
Gora fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haden is out of range.
Haden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.
Haden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Gora throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haden.
A swing and a miss from Haden.
Gora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gora swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gora misses with a hook.
Gora stuffs the takedown.
Gora throws a lazy right hand but Haden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gora throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
Haden throws a hook but Gora avoids it easily.
Gora misses with a low kick as Haden jumps back.
Gora throws a series of strikes that have Haden backpedaling. #T3#
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Gora swinging wildly here.
Gora throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haden! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Gora there.
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haden throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Gora 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gora misses with a low kick.
Gora throws a right and a left that Haden avoids nicely.
Gora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Gora slips the punch.
Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Gora scores with the left hand. Haden knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Haden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Haden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gora doesn't seem phased though.
Haden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Haden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Gora. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gora.
Haden throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it.
Gora listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gora punishes Haden's body with a nice straight punch.
Gora takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Haden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gora feints and then cracks Haden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haden down.
Haden ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gora throws a head kick that misses.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses.
Haden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haden checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Gora misses.
Jab from Haden.
Gora lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gora buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gora swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gora 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.
Haden drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gora defends it well.
Haden misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gora misses.
Haden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden checks a leg kick.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Haden.#T1#
Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Haden slips a jab from Gora.
Gora throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.
A big right from Gora misses.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gora cracks a nice hook into Haden's ribs.
Haden scores with a hook to the body. Gora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Gora tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gora misses with a right hand
and Haden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gora thinking.
Gora with the inside leg kick.
Gora throws a nice looking combination but Haden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Gora staying out of range there.
Gora fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haden just manages to avoid it.
Haden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
Gora bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haden's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gora throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gora on the side of the head.
Haden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gora throws a hook to the side of Haden's head but Haden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haden slips under a jab.
Gora throws a head kick but Haden moves out of range.
Gora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Haden misses.
Gora throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Gora.#T3#
Gora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gora throws a leg kick but Haden checks it.
A big left from Haden misses.
Gora throws the left hand but Haden avoids the punch easily.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Gora attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
ZaDarius Haden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haden slips a straight right by Gora.
Gora misses with a low kick.
Haden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gora.
Gora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gora takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gora misses with a hook
and Haden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Gora misses.
Gora connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Gora throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Haden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora is looking to escape.
Haden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haden trying to control the action but Gora is working from the bottom.
Gora wants to get back to his feet.
Haden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Haden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gora has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gora pushes Haden off looking to stand but Haden dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Borowa Gora.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gora, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borowa Gora!

Borowa Gora spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: C272: Payer vs Albatross     
Date:   Jan 21, 2024
#R1#
Gora stuns Potku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Potku throws a looping overhand right but Gora ducks down to avoid it.
Potku throws a body shot but no joy.
Potku blocks a head kick by Gora.
Potku throws a hook but Gora avoids it easily.
Potku scores with a nice right hand.
Potku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Gora misses
and Potku counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potku. That's going to slow Gora down.
Gora keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku throws an overhand right that lands on Gora's shoulder, as Gora tries to avoid the shot.
Gora tries to land a front kick but Potku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kurki Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gora lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Potku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Potku works Gora's body with a nice hook.
Potku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gora throws a looping overhand right but Potku ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Gora.
Gora has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gora swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Potku.
Potku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gora's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Potku lands a right hook to the body.
Potku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Gora blocks a head kick by Potku.
Potku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gora sprawls well. Gora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Potku gets slowly back to his feet.
It appears Gora was looking to counter with a kick there.
Potku is looking to clinch.
Gora appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Gora misses.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potku.
Gora looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Potku connects with an inside leg kick.
Gora connects with a solid leg kick.
Potku staying out of range there.
Gora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Potku shoots in and bounces Gora off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Potku prevents Gora from getting back to his feet.
Gora is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Potku trying to control but Gora is working from the bottom.
Potku won't allow Gora to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Potku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Potku trying to control but Gora is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gora throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Potku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.
Gora throws a half hearted mid kick.
Potku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Potku lands a jab.
Potku throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gora counters with a nice body kick.
Potku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gora lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gora takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gora misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kurki Potku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Potku throws a jab when Gora was well out of range.
Nice body kick there by Gora.
Potku defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Potku shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gora manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Potku wants to control from the top but Gora keeps moving.
Gora is looking to stand up but Potku isn't so interested in that idea.
Potku passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Potku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gora is just riding it out for now. Potku eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Potku is trying to work for a kimura but Gora is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gora is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Gora is defending against the submission attempts here by Potku.
Gora wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Gora manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Potku keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Potku is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gora gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potku with a nice calf kick.
Gora avoids the body shot from Potku. #T2##TD2#
Potku dives in and scores a takedown into Gora's guard.

Gora manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gora's efforts to push away.
Gora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Potku is looking to control Gora's arms but Gora gets an underhook and turns him. Now Potku has his back to the cage.
Potku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gora presses Potku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Potku throws a head punch that misses.
Gora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
Gora throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Potkus head. #BC#
Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gora lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gora.
Gora checks a low kick from Potku.
Gora fires out a quick counter leg kick but Potku just manages to avoid it.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Potku.
An attempted straight right counter from Gora misses the target.
Potku moves away from the strike by Gora. #T3#
Potku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gora.
Potku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gora. Gora circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gora stalks Potku and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Potku's face. Potku staggers backwards, shaken.
A big left from Potku misses.
Gora thinks about countering with a head kick.
Potku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Potku throws a low kick but Gora avoids it.
Gora throws a looping overhand right but Potku ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potku. Gora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gora is able to avoid easily.
Gora appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Potku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gora throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Gora lands a right hook to the body.
Potku throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range.
Gora appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Borowa Gora is winning the standup battle so far.
Potku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Potku.
Potku misses with a double jab
and Gora counters with a stiff right hand.
Gora takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good exchange - Potku coming out on top.
Potku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gora.
Potku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A good leg kick by Potku.
Potku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Borowa Gora will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gora fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Potku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good leg kick by Potku.
Gora misses with a head kick.
Potku misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Gora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Gora. Those never looked like landing.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Gora! Potku is out on his feet! Gora rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Potku is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Potku is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: C268: Kreischer vs Hoost     
Date:   Jan 14, 2024
#R1#
St. Gough wants to clinch.
Gora lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
St. Gough clinches.
A short right from Gora on the inside.
Gora blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
St. Gough connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gora. Gora circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Gough is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Borowa Gora has been cut.
Gora avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD2#
St. Gough drops Gora with a beautiful combination! Gora stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - St. Gough is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Gora is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Gough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gora.
St. Gough blocks the body kick. #T1##CL2#
St. Gough gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
Gora lands an uppercut.
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gora lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Gora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
St. Gough forces Gora back against the cage and clinches.
St. Gough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
St. Gough working aggressively here. #BC#
Gora breaks from the clinch.
St. Gough throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range.
It appears Gora was looking to counter with a kick there.#KD#
Gora lands a big head kick that sends St. Gough tumbling to the mat! Gora takes a step backwards and waves St. Gough back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#St. Gough is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tristan St. Gough has been cut.
Tristan St. Gough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Gough misses with a right hand
and Gora counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: DC 119 NYE     
Date:   Dec 31, 2023
#R1##KD2#
Gora lands a big head kick that sends Wife tumbling to the mat! Gora takes a step backwards and waves Wife back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wife throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wife jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wife throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range.
Wife swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wife misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
Gora only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wife has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Wife misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Gora on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wife throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gora on the side of the head.
Wife thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wife jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gora counters with a body kick.
Wife getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wife throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gora throws a front kick that sends Wife stumbling back into the cage.
Wife misses with a straight right.
Gora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wife.
Wife misses with a right hand
and Gora makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wife misses with an uppercut
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##KD2#
Gora cracks Wife with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wife looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gora finish him? #ROC2#Wife is rocked!
Gora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Wife is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife.
Despite the aggression on Gora's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wife throws out the jab.
Wife seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Gora clinches up with Wife and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gora.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wife lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wife fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Wife fails to land.
Gora scores with a shot to the side of Wife's head.
Wife is looking to break free of the clinch but Gora has double underhooks.
Wife blocks a body shot from Gora.
Gora lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gora misses with a punch on the inside.
Gora misses with some punches. #T2#
Gora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gora fails to land.
Wife softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wife blocks a body shot from Gora.
Gora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gora lands with a right to the head.
Gora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wife scores with a shot to the side of Gora's head.
A short right from Gora.
A head punch on the inside from Gora fails to land.
Gora tries to work over Wife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gora lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gora has a couple of punches blocked by Wife. #T3#
Wife throws a head punch that misses.
Wife throws a punch but it's blocked by Gora.
Still in the clinch, Gora scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gora throws a head punch that misses.
Gora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wife blocks a body shot from Gora.
Wife tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gora lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gora throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gora creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Gora.
Wife blocking some punches.
Wife wants to get back to striking at distance but Gora won't allow it. #T4#
Gora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gora tries to throw a body punch but Wife avoids it by throwing Gora back against the cage.
Gora tries to throw a body punch but Wife avoids it by throwing Gora back against the cage.
Gora working aggressively here.
Gora misses with some punches.
Gora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gora misses with a body punch.
Gora struggles to land a body shot inside as Wife controls his hands.
Gora presses Wife against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gora blocking some punches.
A short left from Gora.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gora lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wife backwards.
Gora swings wildly with an uppercut but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Wife manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wife lands a jab to Gora's midsection.#CL2#
Gora closes the distance and clinches.
Gora throws a head punch that misses.
Wife throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goras head.
Gora misses with a punch on the inside.
Wife is trying to break the clinch but Gora is controlling him.
Wife blocks an uppercut.
Wife works on Gora's body with a couple of short punches.
Wife blocking some punches.
Borowa Gora seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wife takes a shot to the head.
Gora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora working aggressively here.
Wife takes a shot to the head.
Gora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wife lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora tries to work over Wife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Gora is working Wife over against the cage.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
Wife scores with a shoulder strike.
Gora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gora misses with a body punch.
Wife prevents a body shot from Gora.
Wife has a couple of punches blocked by Gora.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wife.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gora.
Gora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wife misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wife fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
Gora misses with a punch on the inside.
Gora blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wife.
Wife wants to get back to striking at distance but Gora won't allow it.
Gora misses with some punches.
Gora misses with the head strike.
Wife is looking to break free of the clinch but Gora has double underhooks.
Wife wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gora misses with the head strike.
Gora tries to work over Wife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
Gora misses with a punch to the body.
Gora misses with some punches.
Gora tries to work over Wife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gora tries to work over Wife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gora swings wildly with an uppercut but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Wife has a couple of punches blocked by Gora.
Gora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gora lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gora.
Gora tries to throw a body punch but Wife avoids it by throwing Gora back against the cage. #KD2#
Gora drops Wife onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wife is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wife tries to circle away but Gora has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gora.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gora misses with some punches.
Gora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gora swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Gora lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gora.
Gora throws a punch but it's blocked by Wife.
Gora misses with some punches.
Gora misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Wife pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wife scores with a punch to the head.
Borowa Gora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gora wants to clinch.
Wife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Wife.#CL2#
Gora moves into the clinch successfully.
Wife working aggressively here.
Gora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gora misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wife paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wife rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Gora counters with a nice right hand that sends Wife toppling to the canvas! Wife scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gora finish him?!#CL2#
Gora closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wife lands an uppercut.
Wife is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wife's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora swings wildly with an uppercut but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wife misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gora can't find room to land a body shot as Wife controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gora.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wife. #T1#
Gora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wife blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wife blocking some punches.
Wife has had enough of the clinch but Gora keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Gora.
Gora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gora gets through Wife's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wife.
Gora throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gora.
Gora tries to work over Wife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gora lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Gora.
Gora tries a body shot but Wife blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gora.
Third Wife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wife blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gora swings wildly with an uppercut but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gora lands an uppercut.
Gora has Wife pressed against the cage. Wife drops his hands and Gora takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Wife tumbling to the canvas! Gora rains down with more punches but Wife was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Gora!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: DC 112: Gora v Karjalainen     
Date:   Dec 03, 2023
#R1#
Karjalainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gora doesn't seem bothered though.
Karjalainen misses with a left hand
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Karl Karjalainen has been cut.
Karjalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karjalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been informed that Karjalainen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gora takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gora on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Gora.
Gora throws a big counter combination but Karjalainen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Karjalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Gora.
Karjalainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gora tried to score with a low kick but Karjalainen checks it.
A low kick lands for Karjalainen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Karjalainen.
Gora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karjalainen defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Karjalainen takes a swing at Gora's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gora.
Karjalainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Gora counter with a right hand.
Karjalainen digs a good hook to Gora's body.
Karjalainen throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it.
And Gora counters with a quick kick to the body but Karjalainen blocks it.
Karjalainen misses with a straight left.
Gora was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karjalainen throws a hook but Gora blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Gora.
Gora looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karjalainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gora.
Gora connects with a single shot there.#CUT#That has opened up Karl Karjalainen's cut even more.
Gora takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gora takes one on the button.#ROC2#Gora is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Karjalainen.#T2#
Karjalainen throws a right hand that Gora ducks under and follows up with a left that Gora also avoids with ease.
Karjalainen misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Gora as he connects with a hook.
Karjalainen works Gora's body with a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karjalainen!
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Gora is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gora misses the target.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gora.
Karl Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it.
Karjalainen works Gora's body with a nice hook.
Karjalainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karjalainen throws a body kick that misses
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.
Gora dodges the punch combination from Karjalainen.
Gora appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Karjalainen throws a jab when Gora was well out of range.
Gora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gora was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gora misses with a two punch combination.
That kick from Karjalainen tenderised Gora's leg. Gora is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the body
and Karjalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Gora was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gora swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Gora lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karjalainen doesn't seem phased though.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Gora.
Karjalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Gora tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Jab, jab by Gora - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gora feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karjalainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#The cut above Karl Karjalainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Some wild striking there from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gora slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gora takes one to the side of the head.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gora is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Karjalainen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora.
Gora is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Gora blocks the leg kick.
Karjalainen misses with a left hand
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karjalainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Karjalainen with the inside leg kick.
Karjalainen thuds a left hand into Gora's body.
Gora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karjalainen works Gora's body with a nice hook.
Gora takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Karjalainen drops Gora with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gora looks back up at him and smiles so Karjalainen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Borowa Gora has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen stuns Gora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karjalainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gora doesn't seem bothered though.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Gora is out of range.
Gora looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#KD2#
Karjalainen sends Gora crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Karjalainen is motioning to the referee to let Gora up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Gora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karjalainen is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Gora flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gora is out cold! Karjalainen holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Karjalainen!
Karl Karjalainen 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.

 

Event: DMMA 262     
Date:   Nov 10, 2023
#R1#
Gora throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
McKane moves into the clinch successfully.
Gora fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gora manages to break the clinch.
Gora looks to score with a jab to the body but McKane is just out of range.
McKane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKane lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by McKane.
Gora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gora scores with a leg kick.
McKane misses with a straight left.
McKane throws a wild body kick that Gora sees coming a mile off.
Gora swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McKane throws a hook but Gora blocks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McKane.
Gora scores with a leg kick. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for McKane. #CL2#
McKane instigates a clinch.
McKane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Gora avoids the damage to the body.
McKane scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKane throws a hook to the side of Gora's head but Gora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKane 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.
McKane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane works Gora's body with a nice hook.
A big left from McKane misses.
McKane jabs Gora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McKane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gora shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Gora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKane lands with a cross.
Taz McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane tests Gora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from McKane misses.
McKane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big left from Gora misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Gora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKane.
Gora checks the leg kick.
McKane scores with a nice head shot.
Gora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gora moves out of range of the leg kick from McKane.
Gora feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
McKane looks to land a body kick but Gora moved away.
McKane connects with the punch.
Gora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gora takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gora throws a shot from downtown. McKane moves away and avoids it.
McKane throws out a counter right but Gora avoids it with no problem.
Gora catches McKane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab lands there for Gora.
McKane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McKane misses with a leg kick
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gora tried to counter with a leg kick but McKane avoided it.
McKane connects with a body shot that sends Gora's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane throws a leg kick which misses Gora's front leg but catches the back leg as Gora tries to avoid it.
McKane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Gora blocks a head kick by McKane.
McKane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gora on the side of the head.
McKane throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
McKane drives through and clinches with Gora against the cage.
Gora pushes McKane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Gora avoids the damage to the body.
Gora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKane lands a good knee to the midsection. Gora won't want to take too many of those.
Gora lands a nice uppercut.
McKane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goras head.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKane lands a good knee to the midsection. Gora won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gora had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McKane.
Gora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taz McKane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McKane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gora doesn't seem bothered though.
McKane lands a glancing blow to the side of Gora's head.
Gora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gora keeps the fight on the outside.
Gora thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McKane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gora scrambles back to his feet.
Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gora throwing a counter right hand but McKane manages to avoid it.
McKane cracks Gora with a right hand to the side of the head.
McKane scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gora.
As McKane backs away, Gora returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gora pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McKane back to the cage. Gora follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKane. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from McKane.
A jab from McKane does it's job there.
Gora throws a combination. McKane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McKane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McKane cracks Gora with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Gora ducks down to avoid it.
McKane works the jab nicely.
McKane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gora checks it well.
McKane thumps Gora with a low kick.
Gora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gora takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKane finds it's way round the side to connect with Gora's head. #T2#
McKane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKane throws out the jab.
Gora is looking to counter punch.
McKane connects with a looping right hand.
McKane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McKane misses with a right hand
and Gora counters with a head kick.
McKane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKane.
Gora throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
Gora tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKane swings for the body but Gora moves out of range.
Gora lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McKane throws a sloppy head kick and Gora moves out of range easily.
Gora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McKane.#T3#
McKane moves out of range of the strikes.
McKane thumps Gora with a low kick.
Gora on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McKane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McKane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gora can pounce on him.
A big left from Gora misses.
Taz McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKane misses with a combination
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
McKane throws a head kick but Gora moves out of range.
Gora throws out a powerful jab.
McKane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McKane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gora. That did some damage!#T4#
McKane lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gora fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McKane checks it well.
McKane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gora feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McKane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McKane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from McKane misses
and Gora makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gora will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McKane checks the leg kick nicely there.
McKane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McKane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gora is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
McKane moves into range and clinches up with Gora.
McKane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by McKane. #CUT2#It looks like Borowa Gora has been cut.
McKane trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taz McKane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Borowa Gora's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McKane throws a sloppy head kick and Gora moves out of range easily.
McKane fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKane throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gora counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gora takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McKane throws a lazy body kick
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
McKane lands a glancing blow to the side of Gora's head.
Gora takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gora misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane checks a leg kick nicely.
Gora scores with a nice strike.
Gora swings widly with a right hand
and McKane counters with a nice body shot.
McKane lands a head kick. Gora smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
McKane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Gora tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McKane throws the left hand but Gora avoids the punch easily.
Gora is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
McKane clinches up against the cage.
Gora misses with the head strike.
Gora is trying to break free.
Gora wants to get back to striking at distance but McKane won't allow it.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Gora on the inside.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKane struggles to land a body shot inside as Gora controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McKane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC#
Gora breaks from the clinch. #T2#
McKane throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKane throws a right hand that misses
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora throws a right hand that McKane ducks under and follows up with a left that McKane also avoids with ease.
Gora looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gora lands a glancing blow to the side of McKane's head.
A left lands for McKane.
Good standup being displayed there by McKane as he connects with a hook.
McKane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McKane lands a jab to the nose.
McKane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McKane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gora doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
McKane throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gora misses the target.
McKane checks a low kick from Gora.
Gora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKane throws a jab but it's blocked by Gora.
Gora was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gora keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gora throws a right hand that McKane ducks under and follows up with a left that McKane also avoids with ease.
McKane moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McKane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick lands from McKane.
McKane fakes the leg kick and cracks Gora in the body.
McKane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gora.
McKane misses with an uppercut
and Gora counters with a low kick, right behind McKane 's knee. #T4#
McKane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McKane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gora counters with a left and a right that stings McKane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane is looking to land body kicks.
McKane moves in looking to clinch but Gora pushes him off.
Gora is looking for a counter combo.
McKane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gora counters with a leg kick.
Gora fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like McKane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKane stuns Gora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McKane staying out of range there.
McKane swings widly with a right hand
and Gora counters with a stiff right hand.
McKane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Borowa Gora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gora takes a head kick and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taz McKane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKane 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz McKane!

An out of breath Taz McKane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DC 100: Vinge v Gora     
Date:   Oct 22, 2023
#R1#
Gora slips a jab from Vinge.
Gora misses with a looping left.
Vinge misses with a body shot
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinge connects with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vinge.
Jimmie Vinge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinge misses with a lunging right hand
and Gora counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vinge thinking.
Vinge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gora. Gora obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gora lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Vinge's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gora scores with a shoulder strike.
Gora working aggressively here. #T1#
Vinge blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Vinge.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
Gora swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinge uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Gora fails to land.
A hook to the body from Gora.
Vinge misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gora looks to land a left hand but Vinge moved out of range nicely.
Gora lands a nice shot that snaps Vinge's head back.
Vinge catches Gora with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vinge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gora walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gora throws a hook to the side of Vinge's head but Vinge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Vinge slips a straight right by Gora.
Vinge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gora counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Vinge is predictable there
and Gora counters with a low kick, right behind Vinge 's knee.
Gora takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vinge throws a leg kick which misses Gora's front leg but catches the back leg as Gora tries to avoid it.
Gora slips under a jab from Vinge.
Vinge throws a head kick that misses
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora wants to clinch up but Vinge keeps it at a distance.
Vinge looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vinge lands a body shot. #T3#
Gora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinge throws a jab but it's blocked by Gora.
Gora appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vinge lands a body shot.
Gora slips a jab from Vinge.
A little jabbing left from Gora on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vinge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Vinge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vinge misses with a lunging right hand
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vinge misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Gora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gora looks to land a combination but Vinge avoids it well. #T4#
Gora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinge counters with a low kick, right behind Gora 's knee.
Vinge misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Gora gets a clinch.
Gora working aggressively here.
Vinge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gora.
A shot in the inside from Gora.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Gora fails to land.
Gora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vinge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinge scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Gora breaks the clinch.
Vinge is looking to chop away at Gora's legs.
Gora fails to land with a series of punches.
Vinge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gora misses with a jab to the body
enabling Vinge to counter with a crisp jab.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gora on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinge misses with an uppercut.
Gora throws a leg kick but Vinge sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Vinge misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gora misses.
Gora loads up on a big right hand but Vinge slips the punch.
Vinge misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Vinge misses with a hook to the body
and Gora counters with an outside leg kick.
Vinge misses with a body shot
and Vinge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinge.
Borowa Gora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinge lands a jab to the nose.
Vinge avoids the body shot from Gora.
Vinge throws a looping overhand right but Gora ducks down to avoid it.
Vinge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.
Gora on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vinge. Vinge obviously looking to wear him down.
Vinge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gora.#T2#
Gora misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Vinge misses its target.
Vinge throws a looping overhand right but Gora ducks down to avoid it.
Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinge.
Gora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinge lands with a hook. Gora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vinge throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora slips under a jab from Vinge.
Gora throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vinge counters with an outside leg kick.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Vinge.
Vinge moves out of range of the body kick.
Vinge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Vinge misses the target.
Vinge throws a right hand that misses
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vinge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vinge moves out of range of the body kick.
Vinge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
Vinge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gora's head backwards.
A good leg kick by Gora. #T4#
Gora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Vinge moves into the clinch.
Gora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vinge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinge misses with some punches.
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!#BC2#
Gora manages to break the clinch.
Gora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinge was well out of range. Poor timing from Gora.
Vinge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vinge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gora feints and then cracks Vinge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vinge down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmie Vinge will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Gora connects with a body shot.
Gora thuds a left hand into Vinge's body.
Vinge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinge.
Gora appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gora misses with a body punch
and Vinge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gora. Vinge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gora throws a hook but Vinge blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vinge. That's going to slow Gora down.
Vinge scores with a nice head shot.
Gora swinging wildly here. #T1#
Vinge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Gora instigates a clinch.
Gora's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short left from Gora.
Gora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinge misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Gora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vinge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vinge with the inside leg kick.
Vinge lunges at Gora with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gora's hand. #T2#
Gora misses with a jab to the body
and Vinge counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinge punishes Gora's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Vinge cracks Gora with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gora looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vinge finish him? #ROC#Gora is rocked!
Vinge throws a pinpoint strike between Gora's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Gora crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Vinge scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmie Vinge!
Jimmie Vinge retains his light heavyweight title!
Jimmie Vinge decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DC 93: Gora V Singleton     
Date:   Sep 24, 2023
#R1#
Singleton throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range.
Gora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singleton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gora throws out the jab.
Gora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Singleton's sensitive parts.
Gora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Singleton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Singleton misses with an uppercut
and Gora counters with an outside leg kick.
Singleton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Tubbs Singleton has been cut.#T1#
A shot to the body from Singleton misses
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Gora scores with a sloppy right hand. Singleton should have avoided that one.
Gora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singleton.
Gora connects with a jab.
Gora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Singleton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Gora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Singleton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Singleton takes one on the button.
Singleton misses with a wild body shot.
Gora appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gora throws the left hand but Singleton avoids the punch easily.
Singleton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Singleton misses with a looping left.
Singleton sizes up Gora with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Borowa Gora has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Gora drops Singleton with a beautiful combination! Singleton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gora is looking for the KO!#ROC#Singleton is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Tubbs Singleton's cut even more.
Gora lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Singleton falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Borowa Gora!
After the fight, Borowa Gora 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.

 

Event: DMMA 233 Okongwu vs Lovanov     
Date:   Sep 03, 2023
#R1#
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Gora slips the punch.
Gora avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Gora throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Gora off balance momentarily.
Hunt tries to move into range but Gora moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt lands a high kick!
Gora keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Gora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Gora.
Gora throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Gora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.#T1#
Gora circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Hunt backs away, Gora returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gora looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Gora fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gora counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gora thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gora stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gora lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Gora misses with a hook
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hunt looks to move away, Gora throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Gora throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gora throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Hunt rushes Gora and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gora backwards.
Gora is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.#BC#
Gora manages to break the clinch.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gora takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gora swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Gora's shoulder, as Gora tries to avoid the shot.
Gora was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gora throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
Hunt misses with an elbow strike.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Gora fails to land.
Gora softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Gora takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gora has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt throws the left hand but Gora avoids the punch easily.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Gora moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Gora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Gora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Gora.
Hunt throws a leg kick
letting Gora counter with a right hand.
Gora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left and a right from Gora both land. Nice combination.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Gora. #BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gora throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gora misses with a low kick.
Hunt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora connects with the punch.#CUT#That has opened up Paul Hunt's cut even more.#CL2#
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gora fails to land.
Gora lands an uppercut.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gora.
A short left from Hunt.
Gora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gora.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
Gora lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Gora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gora seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
Gora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Gora scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land. #BC#
Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gora throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gora on the side of the head.
Hunt moves out of range as Gora throws a body kick.
Gora takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Borowa Gora is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Gora connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#The cut above Paul Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gora connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gora throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gora has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Gora down.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gora.
Gora wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Gora's knee but Gora avoids it well.
Hunt misses with a looping left.#T3#
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Gora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gora fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Gora.
Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
As Hunt looks to move away, Gora throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Gora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gora scrambles back to his feet.
Gora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Gora's head.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#Paul Hunt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A low kick from Gora is predictable there
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Gora.
Hunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Hunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: DMMA 223 Gora vs Martin     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023
#R1#
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
Martin flicks out a counter leg kick but Gora steps away.
Gora swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gora.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Gora throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Martin throws a leg kick
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Gora sizes up Martin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Gora throws an off balance right hand
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Gora drops Martin with a beautiful combination! Martin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gora is looking for the KO!#ROC#Martin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Swole Ricky Martin has been cut.
Gora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martin's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Martin rushes Gora and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Martin.
Gora tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gora working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gora lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Gora.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martin backwards. #BC#
Gora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin moves out of range as Gora strikes.
Martin takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick from Gora misses.
Martin blocks a jab.
Gora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Gora.
Gora sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! Gora avoids it this time.
Martin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Gora throws a head kick that misses.
Martin works over Gora's head and body with a nice combination.
Martin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gora moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Gora throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.
Martin throws an off balance right hand
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Martin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gora is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin misses with a kick to the body
and Gora counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martin throws the kick towards the body but Gora avoids it.
Gora is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Martin - that will leave a mark!
Martin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martin 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Swole Ricky Martin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
Gora takes one to the side of the head.
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martin lands a body shot.
A jab from Gora finds it's way through Martin's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin moves away from the strike by Gora.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gora misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Gora throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin digs a good hook to Gora's body. #CL2#
Martin rushes Gora and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gora throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Gora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gora can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Martin.
A short uppercut from Martin.
Gora misses with a body punch.
Martin lands a left hand.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Martin lands with a right to the head.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
Martin stalling. #T2#
Martin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Martin.
Martin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Martin - that landed with a thud.
Martin controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Martin.
Martin lands a nice uppercut.
Martin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gora seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Martin can turn it around.
Martin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of Gora backwards.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martin tries a body shot but Gora blocks it.
Martin lands a left hand.
Gora swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gora works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Gora misses with a punch to the body.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Gora's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gora's elbow.
Martin lands with a left to the head.
Gora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martin stalls.
Gora working aggressively here.
Martin prevents a body shot from Gora.
A right hook to the body lands for Martin.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin tries a body shot but Gora blocks it.
Martin prevents a body shot from Gora.
Nice body punch from Martin.
Martin lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Martin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martin works on Gora's body with a couple of short punches.
Martin is pushing Gora up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Martin scores with a shot to the side of Gora's head.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Martin.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Martin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Martin digs a right hand into Gora's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gora's gas tank.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gora takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Martin.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gora backwards.
A short left from Martin.
Martin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gora blocks a body shot from Martin.
Martin tries a body shot but Gora blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Swole Ricky Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Swole Ricky Martin'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.#R3#
Martin throws a monster overhand right that drops Gora! Martin follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swole Ricky Martin!
Swole Ricky Martin is the new light heavyweight champion!
Swole Ricky Martin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 214 Gora vs Mfer     
Date:   Jul 16, 2023
#R1#
Mfer feints and then cracks Gora's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gora down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mfer.
Gora connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mfer's hands.#CUT#It looks like Pate Mfer has been cut.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Gora moves out of range easily.
Mfer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gora under the eye.
Mfer jabs Gora right on the nose. Gora blinks but takes it well.
Gora slips under a jab.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gora turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer stuns Gora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pate Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mfer feints and then cracks Gora's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gora down.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Gora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Gora checks it.
Mfer lands a high kick!
A jab from Mfer misses.
Gora was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Mfer drops his hands momentarily and Gora takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gora misses with a body kick.
Mfer throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gora comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Gora does it's job there.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Gora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Mfer misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Mfer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gora pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mfer is out of range and Gora settles back down.
Mfer with a nice calf kick.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mfer finds it's way round the side to connect with Gora's head.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Gora throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gora.
Gora seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a thumping low kick.
Gora takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
Gora slips under a jab.
Gora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mfer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gora.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora moves out of range of the strikes.
Gora takes one to the chin there.
Gora throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Pate Mfer's cut even more.
Gora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mfer looks to land a combination but Gora avoids it well.
Gora throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mfer avoids it.
Mfer throws a jab when Gora was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gora catches Mfer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Mfer misses
letting Gora counter with a right hand.
Gora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gora looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Gora misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pate Mfer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gora blocks a jab.
Mfer lands with a cross.
Mfer with the inside leg kick.
Mfer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gora misses with a hook.
Mfer lands a jab to Gora's midsection.
Gora lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Gora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mfer takes one to the chin there.
Gora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mfer tries to land a front kick but Gora steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Gora checks it
and Gora counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mfer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pate Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Gora.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Gora moved out of range.
Gora is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gora misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gora.
Mfer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gora's head.
Gora throws a series of punches but Mfer avoids them all with ease.
Gora avoids the head kick by Mfer.
Gora throws a big counter combination but Mfer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gora scores with a one two! Mfer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gora moves away.
Gora tried to counter with a leg kick but Mfer avoided it.#T2#
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gora throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mfer's head.#CUT#The cut above Pate Mfer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Gora moves out of range easily.
Mfer lands with an overhand left.
Mfer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gora quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Gora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Gora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gora swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gora might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mfer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#Pate Mfer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Gora defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Gora moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gora appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
Gora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Gora.
Mfer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mfer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Gora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gora scores with a decent looking hook.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pate Mfer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Borowa Gora, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA 202 Gora vs Kalske     
Date:   Jun 10, 2023
#R1#
Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalske.
Kalske throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalske lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gora throws a leg kick that misses.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Kalske moved out of range.
Kalske slips under a jab.
A low kick from Gora is predictable there
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gora misses with a straight right.
Gora throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora throws a head kick but Kalske moves out of range.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gora.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalske.
Kalske scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Kalske misses with an uppercut.
Kalske blocks a head kick by Gora.
Kalske lands with a hook. Gora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gora swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kalske to counter with a crisp jab.
Gora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick lands for Kalske.
Kalske throws a sloppy head kick and Gora moves out of range easily.
Gora throwing a counter right hand but Kalske manages to avoid it.
Kalske misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Gora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalske misses with a lunging right hand
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gora takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gora throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalske counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora throws a head kick but Kalske moves out of range.
A cross from Kalske lands.
Gora missing with a left hand there. Kalske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Kalske tenderised Gora's leg. Gora is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalske looks to land a right hand but Gora moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalske, as that shot connected.
Kalske misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Gora. Those never looked like landing.
Kalske lands a head shot.
Kalske dives in and grabs Gora's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gora pushes down on Kalske's head and hops out.
Kalske misses with a series of wild punches.
Gora was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Kalske misses with the combination.
Kalske tests Gora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalske looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Kalske misses.
Kalske loads up on a big right hand but Gora slips the punch.
Gora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kalske dives in for a single leg takedown but Gora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A good leg kick by Kalske.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalske.
Gora tries a low kick but Kalske avoids it.
Kalske feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Kalske misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely.
Kalske with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Kalske drives through with a takedown into Gora's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske prevents Gora from getting back to his feet.
Gora trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kalske loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gora wants to stand but Kalske is controlling the position.
Gora is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#ES#
Gora wriggles free and stands up.
Kalske lands a nice hook to Gora's body. Gora takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gora with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kalske to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gora scores with a one two! Kalske had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kalske cracks a nice hook into Gora's ribs.
Gora throws a leg kick that misses.
Gora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalske.
Gora fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gora scores with a hook.
Gora misses with a body shot.
Gora throws a leg kick but Kalske moved away.
A leg kick checked by Kalske.
Kalske connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kalske lands a head shot.
Kalske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kalske loads up on a big right hand but Gora slips the punch.
Kalske scores with a jab. Gora acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gora takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalske throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.
Gora blocks a head kick by Kalske.
An attempted straight right counter from Gora misses the target.
Kalske tries to work over Gora's front leg with a kick but Gora checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gora misses the target.
Gora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalske.
Kalske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalske counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Kalske throws an off balance right hand
and Gora counters with a nice body shot.
Kalske throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gora.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora defending well as Kalske loads up on a big left hand.
Kalske lands with a nice body punch.
Kalske throws an overhand right that lands on Gora's shoulder, as Gora tries to avoid the shot.
Kalske misses with a looping left.
Kalske lands a slapping body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gora 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 Kalske has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalske and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gora misses the body punch
and Kalske counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Kalske shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gora manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kalske loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kalske connects with a couple of short punches.#ES#
Gora has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kalske has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short right from Gora on the inside.
Kalske blocking some punches. #BC#
Gora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gora scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalske connects with a leg kick.
Kalske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalske.
It looked like Gora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kalske takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kalske lands a glancing blow to the side of Gora's head.
Gora misses the shot to the body.
Kalske misses with a right hand
letting Gora counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalske 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. #T4#
Gora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gora blocks a jab.
Gora blocks a head kick by Kalske.
Kalske throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalske moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalske scores with a hook.
Kalske throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalske takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kalske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kalske works Gora's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalske. Gora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalske punishes Gora's body with a nice straight punch.
Gora gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalske.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalske as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Gora.
Gora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gora misses with an uppercut.
Kalske swings for the body but Gora moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske checks a leg kick.
Kalske misses with an uppercut
and Gora counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalske thinking.
Kalske misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
It looked like Gora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Gora misses the shot to the body.
Gora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalske.
Nice defenses there by Gora.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kalske scoring well with a low kick there.
Gora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalske counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Gora.
Gora staying out of range there.
Gora tests Kalske's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalske misses the shot to the body.
Gora appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Kalske throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it.
Kalske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora.
Kalske lands a head kick!
Kalske connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gora's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske goes for a double leg but Gora avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gora continues to drive forward.
Kalske throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalske lands a jab to Gora's midsection.
Gora avoids the head kick by Kalske.
Kalske shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick from Gora, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Gora thumps Kalske with a low kick.#TD2#
Kalske changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gora looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gora tries to escape but Kalske is in control.
Borowa Gora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kalske looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kalske scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kalske has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Gora bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kalske scores with a body shot.
Kalske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gora takes one to the side of the head.
Gora looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Kalske walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kalske scores with a nice right hand.
Gora tries to bum rush Kalske with a series of wild strikes but Kalske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Kalske is predictable there
and Gora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalske plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kalske looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gora appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gora lands a really nice looking cross but Kalske seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Kalske.
Kalske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalske attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hjallis Kalske really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Kalske misses with a looping left.
As Kalske backs away, Gora returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gora avoids the head kick by Kalske.
It looked like Gora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalske looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Kalske misses the shot to the body.
Gora is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kalske throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range.
Gora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gora tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalske counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalske scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalske throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Kalske tries a low kick but Gora avoids it.
Kalske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gora loads up on a big right hand but Kalske slips the punch.
Gora swings for the body but Kalske moves out of range.
Gora takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gora on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalske's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gora connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kalske scrambles back to his feet.
Gora looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalske lands with a nice body punch.
Kalske misses with a lunging right hand
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Gora, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Gora lands a nice hook to Kalske's body. Kalske takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Kalske.
Gora appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kalske takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kalske.
Kalske is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kalske working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gora tries to escape but Kalske is in control.
Kalske in side control, throwing shots but Gora defends. #T3#
Gora is not content to let Kalske control the position.
Kalske in side control, throwing shots but Gora defends. #ES#
Gora throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gora lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalske's head.
Gora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalske.
Gora connects with an inside leg kick.
Kalske scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Gora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalske throws a lazy right hand but Gora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gora avoids the head kick by Kalske.
Gora misses with a hook. Kalske ducked under it nicely.
Gora scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske takes a swing at Gora's ribcage but misses.
Gora half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kalske throws a leg kick but Gora checks it.
Gora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kalske missing with a left hand there. Gora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Gora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalske misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R5#
Kalske lands a head kick. Gora smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gora lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gora 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 Kalske has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalske and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gora misses with a leg kick.
Kalske lands a leg kick that knocks Gora off balance momentarily.
Gora stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalske. Kalske gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalske.
Kalske scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Gora blocks a leg kick.
Gora takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kalske works the jab nicely.
Kalske throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalske misses with a left hand
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Kalske 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.
Kalske trying to control but Gora is working from the bottom. #ES#
Gora pushes Kalske off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalske throws a looping overhand right but Gora ducks down to avoid it.
Kalske jabs at Gora's body.
Borowa Gora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kalske throws a head kick that misses.
Gora is looking to slow Kalske down with leg kicks.
Gora bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kalske misses with a hook.
Gora is looking for a counter combo.
Gora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gora walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kalske misses with a takedown
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalske takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Kalske is rocked!
Kalske throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Kalske has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gora finds it's way round the side to connect with Kalske's head.
Kalske is still on wobbly legs! Can Gora finish him?
Gora cracks Kalske with a hook to the temple - Kalske is on wobbly legs here! Gora swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kalske falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gora wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Borowa Gora thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DMMA 194 Account vs Gora     
Date:   May 20, 2023
#R1#
Account swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Gora counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Account misses the shot to the body.
Account misses with a looping right.
Account uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gora.
Gora punishes Account's body with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Gora lands a left and a right that send Account crashing to the mat, dazed. Gora thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Camaras Account has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Account on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Account avoids the head kick by Gora.
Account swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Account lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gora doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Account scores with a body shot.
Account avoids the head kick by Gora.
Account half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Account connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gora scrambles back to his feet.
Account looks for the body kick but Gora saw that one coming.
Gora lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Account checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Account tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Account looks to throw the jab but Gora is out of range.
Account walks into a jab.
Gora throws a leg kick that is checked
and Account counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Gora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Account connects with a solid leg kick.
Account throws a jab when Gora was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gora on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gora dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Account. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gora scores with a jab to the head.
Account gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gora gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Borowa Gora thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DC 48: Knightley vs Mfer     
Date:   Apr 30, 2023
#R1#
Thrane scores with a one two! Gora had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thrane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gora connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrane. Thrane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Jørgen Thrane has been cut.
Gora throws a right hand that Thrane ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrane also avoids with ease.
Thrane takes a swing at Gora's ribcage but misses.
Thrane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gora circles away quickly and effectively.
Thrane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thrane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thrane connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrane lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Thrane throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Gora counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thrane! Gora lets Thrane back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Thrane is rocked!
Gora takes a swing at Thrane's ribcage but misses.
Thrane is still on wobbly legs! Can Gora finish him?
Gora looks to land a right hand but Thrane moved out of range.
Thrane seems to have recovered his senses.
Gora misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Thrane.
Gora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gora throws a right hand that misses
and Thrane counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gora avoids the head kick by Thrane.
Thrane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thrane lands a right hook to the body.
Thrane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gora misses with an uppercut
and Thrane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrane. Thrane obviously looking to wear him down.
Gora chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrane can pounce on him.
Gora throws a shot from downtown. Thrane moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Gora walks into a jab.
Thrane wants to slow Gora down by chopping away at his legs.
Gora checks a low kick from Thrane.
Gora throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Thrane crashing down! Thrane tries to stagger back to his feet but Gora just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Thrane asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Borowa Gora thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DC 40: April Fools!     
Date:   Apr 01, 2023
#R1#
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gora misses the target.
Gora throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gora to keep the fight standing.
Panda wants to stall.
Panda is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gora walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Panda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Panda tries to circle away but Gora has him pinned against the cage.#T1##BC#
Gora breaks the clinch.
Gora needs to keep his hands up - Panda had a free shot at his head there.
Gora circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.
Panda misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
It looked like Gora was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panda.
Nice jab there from Panda.
Gora closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gora enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gora manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
Panda stays in close to Gora's body and controls the position. #ES#
Gora has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Panda is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2##TD2#
Panda successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Gora stands up and waves to Panda to follow him.
Panda looks for a takedown but Gora sprawls well.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panda somewhat.
Gora was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panda is looking to clinch.
Gora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Panda moved out of range.
Panda throws a hook but Gora avoids it easily.
Gora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Panda throws a hook but Gora avoids it easily.
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gora swivels and escapes.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#That has opened up D.D Panda's cut even more.
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gora swivels and escapes.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gora tried to score with a low kick but Panda checks it.
Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
A punch lands to the side of Panda 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Panda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gora manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Panda won't allow Gora to get back to his feet. #T4##ES#
Gora has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Panda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gora swivels and escapes.
Panda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gora circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Panda there.
Gora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gora.
A big right from Panda misses.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panda has his takedown stuffed
and Gora counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#The cut above D.D Panda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Gora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Gora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gora looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Panda defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
Panda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gora working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gora changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gora keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora connects with an inside leg kick.
Gora throws a series of punches but Panda avoids them all with ease.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gora counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.#T1#
Gora throws out a powerful jab.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panda.

Gora sneaks out the side door and pushes Panda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A shot to the body from Panda misses
and Gora counters with a head kick that wobbles Panda - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Gora sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Borowa Gora thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DC 33: Gora vs Panda     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Four 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 Gora has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gora and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Gora has Four up against the cage in a clinch.
Four holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gora tries to break the clinch but Four is controlling the position.
Four fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Four jumps guard but Gora turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Four blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Four successfully pulls 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.#SU#
Gora gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gora scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panda Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Four 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.

Gora has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Four off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Gora shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Four eats them both and turns towards Gora to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Panda Four has been cut.#T1#
Four throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gora.#CL#
Gora moves into the clinch successfully.
Gora throws a head punch that misses.
Four blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gora tries to work over Four's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gora lands a right hand.
Four stalling in the clinch but Gora improves position.
Gora has a couple of punches blocked by Four.
Four jumps guard but Gora stands there with Four around his waist. Four gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panda Four.
Four looking to slow down the pace here.
Four tries to pull guard but Gora forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Four stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Four tries to pull guard but Gora forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Gora scores with a shot to the side of Four's head.
Four has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gora seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Four can turn it around.#BC#
Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Four is predictable there #KD#
and Gora counters with a crisp one two that drops Four! Gora thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Four to his feet! Four is in big trouble!#CL#
Four gets tackled into the cage by Gora. Gora maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Four has Gora pressed against the cage.
Gora throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Four fails to pull guard.
Gora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gora working aggressively here.
Four tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gora smiles and moves away. #KD#
Gora lands a big head kick that sends Four tumbling to the mat! Gora takes a step backwards and waves Four back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Four is rocked!#T3#
Four changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gora tries to avoid it but Four manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gora to the ground. Gora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gora appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Four doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Gora counters with a crisp right hand that drops Four! Gora lets Four back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Four is still on wobbly legs! Can Gora finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Panda Four's cut even more.
Gora connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Four out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora retains his light heavyweight title!
Borowa Gora decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DC 26: Nyla vs Belly     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Diesel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gora misses with a straight left.
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diesel throws a leg kick
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gora's head.
Gora misses the jab.
Gora sizes up Diesel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD#
Gora feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Diesel sprawling to the canvas! Diesel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gora finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Ngytsj Diesel has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gora misses with a kick to the body.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses
and Gora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Gora.
Gora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diesel throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
Gora scores with a jab.#ROC#Diesel is rocked!#T1#
Gora takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diesel misses with a wild combination.
Gora tries to land a leg kick but Diesel saw it coming and moves away.
Diesel throws a right hand that misses
and Diesel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel throws a right and a left that Gora avoids nicely.
Diesel throws a lazy uppercut
and Gora counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diesel's knee momentarily.
Gora is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Diesel lands a glancing blow to the side of Gora's head.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diesel misses with a series of wild punches.
Diesel tries to clinch up
and Gora counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Gora thows a body kick. Diesel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel throws a nice looking combination but Gora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ngytsj Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Gora slips a jab from Diesel.
Gora is looking for a counter combo.
Diesel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diesel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diesel moves out of range of the body kick from Gora.
Diesel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diesel misses with a head kick.
Diesel lands a leg kick that knocks Gora off balance momentarily.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diesel scores with a head kick.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Gora.
Gora misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Gora.
A big left from Gora misses.
Diesel lands with an uppercut that bounces Gora off the cage and back into range.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Diesel throws a head kick but Gora moves out of range.
Diesel darts in trying to clinch
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Gora counters with a crisp one two that drops Diesel! Gora thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Diesel to his feet! Diesel is in big trouble!
Diesel is still on wobbly legs! Can Gora finish him?#T4#
Diesel cracks Gora with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diesel seems to have recovered his senses.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it.
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gora counters with an outside leg kick.
Diesel misses with a body punch
and Gora counters with an outside leg kick.
Gora blocks a jab.
Gora throws a nice looking combination but Diesel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Gora as he connects with a hook.
Diesel scores with a jab.
Diesel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diesel throws a hook but Gora blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diesel throws a combination that misses
and Gora makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diesel really felt that one!
Diesel looks winded!
Gora avoids the head kick by Diesel.
And Gora counters with a quick kick to the body but Diesel blocks it.
Gora connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diesel momentarily.
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 Borowa Gora will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ngytsj Diesel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diesel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel misses with a head kick.
A jab from Gora misses.
Gora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
Gora is looking to counter punch.
Diesel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Diesel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Gora's head but Gora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gora half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Diesel gets a clinch.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Gora.
Gora lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Gora.
I was talking to Gora's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diesel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Gora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diesel.
Gora is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1##CL2#
Diesel instigates a clinch.
Gora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gora.
Gora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Gora lands an uppercut.#BC#
Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gora 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.
Diesel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Gora moves out of range.
Gora swinging wildly here.
Diesel unleashes a big counter combination but Gora bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gora's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diesel under the eye.#CL2#
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Gora lands with a short shot to the head.
Gora swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gora counters with an inside leg kick.
Diesel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gora checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diesel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gora counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diesel is breathing heavily.
Diesel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora retains his light heavyweight title!
Borowa Gora decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DC 19: Potato vs Havran     
Date:   Jan 14, 2023
#R1#
Doback moves to clinch but Gora breaks away
and Gora counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Doback is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Doback looks to land a left hand but Gora moved out of range nicely.
Gora checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gora misses with a kick to the body.
Doback misses the jab.
Doback throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gora lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doback takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doback.
Gora throws a leg kick but Doback sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Doback throws a lazy right hand but Gora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gora feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gora 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.
Doback looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
As Doback looks to move away, Gora throws a big counter combo but Doback just gets out of the way.
Doback is looking to clinch but Gora is avoiding it.
Gora throwing a counter right hand but Doback manages to avoid it.
Gora looks to land a left hand but Doback moved out of range nicely.
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doback wants to clinch.
Gora misses with a looping left.
Doback lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gora misses with an uppercut. Doback saw that one coming.#T2#
Gora feints and then cracks Doback's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doback down.
Doback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch but Gora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doback lands with a right hand.
Doback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gora is able to avoid easily.
Doback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gora.
Doback tries a quick counter leg kick but Gora is wise to it.
Doback misses with a hook.
Doback blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora checks a low kick from Doback.
Doback finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gora on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doback. Doback obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Doback misses
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Gora lands the left hand.
Doback clobbers Gora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Doback with a hook.
Doback tries to clinch but Gora is having none of it.
It looked like Gora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doback.
Doback lands with an overhand left.
Doback is looking to clinch.
Doback has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Doback misses with a double jab
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
Doback takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gora walks into a straight right hand from Doback.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora thows a leg kick but Doback checks it
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Doback throws a right hand that misses
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut.
Gora circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gora throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Doback counter with a right hand.
Gora throws a chopping leg kick but Doback manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doback thows a leg kick but Gora checks it
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Doback wants to clinch up but Gora keeps it at a distance.
Gora is looking to counter punch.
Gora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doback connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gora scrambles back to his feet.
Gora turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doback walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gora checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doback looks to land a left hand but Gora moved out of range nicely.
Gora throws a chopping leg kick but Doback manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doback.
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 Borowa Gora will probably get the nod.
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#
Doback misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely.
Gora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doback moves away.
Doback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gora quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gora tries to move into range but Doback moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Doback gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
Gora prevents a body shot from Doback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback misses with some punches.
Gora tries to circle away but Doback has him pinned against the cage.
Gora tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Gora on the inside.
Gora lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doback backwards. #T1#
Gora tries to circle away but Doback has him pinned against the cage.
Gora lands an uppercut.
Doback misses with some punches. #BC#
Gora breaks from the clinch.
Doback misses with a low kick as Gora jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Gora misses its target.
Doback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Gora.
Gora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gora stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doback with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gora misses with a low kick.
Doback lands a right hook to the body.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doback. Gora does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gora's elbow.
Gora lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doback landing knees to the head.
Gora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gora lands a body shot in the clinch.
Doback is breathing heavily.
Gora fails to pull guard.
Gora blocking some punches.
Gora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Gora.
Gora lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gora blocks it with crossed arms.
I was talking to Gora's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Doback tries a knee to the head but Gora blocks it.
Doback lands a knee to the head.
Gora lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback trying to control the position but instead, Gora has worked for underhooks and has pushed Doback into the cage.
A short left from Gora. #T3##BC#
Gora breaks from the clinch.
Gora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doback.
Gora appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Gora cracks Doback with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Doback looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gora finish him? #ROC#Doback is rocked!
Gora connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Doback to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Gora!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Borowa Gora thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Dale Doback stepped up to the mic, saying 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'.

 

Event: DC 12: Havran vs Savisto     
Date:   Dec 17, 2022
#R1#
Orel throws a combination that misses
and Gora counters with a thumping low kick.
Orel throws a combination that misses
and Gora counters with a left to the body.
Orel throws a right hand that Gora ducks under and follows up with a left that Gora also avoids with ease.
Orel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGora.
Orel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gora.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orel misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Gora counters with a head kick that drops Orel to the mat! Orel scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Orel is rocked!
We've been told by Orel's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gora drops Orel with a big left hand! Orel is injured, injured bad! Gora jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Borowa Gora made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: DC 9: The Potato vs Orr     
Date:   Nov 20, 2022
#R1#
Dimakov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dimakov misses with a body shot.
Dimakov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gora replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dimakov blocks it well.
Dimakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gora slips under a jab.
Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gora thuds his right hand into Dimakov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dimakov has time to react.
A low kick from Gora misses
enabling Dimakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Gora shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dimakov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gora.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimakov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dimakov throws an off balance right hand
and Gora makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A clash of legs there as Dimakov blocks the low kick.
Dimakov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Dimakov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gora stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dimakov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gora makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimakov checks a leg kick.
Gora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dimakov is looking to counter the offense by Gora and move into the clinch.
Dimakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimakov.
Gora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dimakov tries to clinch but Gora is having none of it.
Gora looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Dimakov misses.
Dimakov misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gora.
Dimakov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gora in his tracks.
Dimakov misses with a wild body shot.
Gora was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimakov.
Dimakov walks into a left hand.
Dimakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dimakov swings for the body but Gora moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gora throws a poor cross that misses
and Dimakov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dimakov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Dimakov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimakov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dimakov slips under a jab.
Gora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Dimakov misses.
Gora slips a straight right by Dimakov.
Gora thinks about the counter body kick.
Gora throws a one two combo.
Gora moves away from the strike by Dimakov. #T3#
Gora misses the shot to the body.
Gora tests Dimakov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dimakov drops his hands momentarily and Gora takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Konstantin Dimakov has been cut.
Dimakov avoids the head kick by Gora. #KD2#
Gora lands a big head kick that sends Dimakov tumbling to the mat! Gora takes a step backwards and waves Dimakov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Dimakov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gora throws a low kick but Dimakov avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gora.
Dimakov throws an off balance right hand
and Gora counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Gora looks at the referee who does nothing so Gora lands a crushing right that sends Dimakov to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
A relieved looking Borowa Gora thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DC 4: Ahearn vs Havran     
Date:   Oct 29, 2022
#R1#
Gora throws a leg kick but Kvakkestad moved away.
It seemed like Kvakkestad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Gora. That snapped Kvakkestad's head back.
Gora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kvakkestad has time to react.
Gora misses with a straight right.
Kvakkestad with the counter takedown but Gora avoids it easily.
Gora smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kvakkestad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Gora. Those never looked like landing.
Gora connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kvakkestad misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvakkestad blocks a head kick by Gora.
Kvakkestad tries to move into range but Gora moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kvakkestad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kvakkestad.
Nice shot by Gora.
Gora pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kvakkestad is out of range and Gora settles back down.
Kvakkestad misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kvakkestad misses the target. #T1#
Gora lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvakkestad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kvakkestad lands a body shot.
Kvakkestad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gora thumps Kvakkestad with a low kick.
Kvakkestad looks to land a body kick but Gora moved away.
Gora lands a high kick!
Kvakkestad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kvakkestad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kvakkestad lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Gora misses.
Kvakkestad throws out a counter right but Gora avoids it with no problem.
Kvakkestad throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kvakkestad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kvakkestad throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kvakkestad swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Gora misses with the combination.
Kvakkestad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvakkestad.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvakkestad.
Gora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gora cracks Kvakkestad with a good jab.
Gora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kvakkestad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kvakkestad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gora moves out of range of the strikes.
Gora throws a series of punches but Kvakkestad avoids them all with ease.
Kvakkestad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gora looks to throw the jab but Kvakkestad is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Gora misses.
A slow jab from Gora misses its intended target.
Kvakkestad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kvakkestad avoids the body shot from Gora. #T3#
Kvakkestad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kvakkestad.
Gora throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Kvakkestad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gora is trying to stand back up but Kvakkestad is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvakkestad trying to pass the guard but Gora defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gora pushes Kvakkestad off looking to stand but Kvakkestad dives back in and keeps control.
Kvakkestad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kvakkestad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kvakkestad is keen to just control but Gora is a slippery customer.
Gora is trying to stand.
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Gora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Kvakkestad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gora scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kvakkestad manages to mount him!
Gora is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad looking to secure an arm triangle but Gora defends it well.
Gora is trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gora has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kvakkestad.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gora scores with a nice head shot.
Kvakkestad misses with a leg kick.
Gora throws the left hand but Kvakkestad avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Kvakkestad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gora tried to counter with a leg kick but Kvakkestad avoided it.
Kvakkestad digs a good hook to Gora's body.
Gora connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kvakkestad momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora throws a leg kick but Kvakkestad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kvakkestad throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gora is looking to slow Kvakkestad down with leg kicks.
Gora sizes up Kvakkestad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Kvakkestad shoots for a double leg takedown but Gora sprawls well. He's pushed Kvakkestad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Kvakkestad misses with a looping right.
Gora throwing a counter right hand but Kvakkestad manages to avoid it.
Kvakkestad slips under a jab from Gora.
Gora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kvakkestad.
A nice side step and Kvakkestad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kvakkestad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gora connects with a leg kick.
Kvakkestad throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range.
Gora connects with a nice looking jab.
Kvakkestad lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gora takes a step back to recover.
A head kick by Gora misses
and Kvakkestad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kvakkestad throws a hook to the side of Gora's head but Gora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gora is looking to slow Kvakkestad down with leg kicks.
Kvakkestad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gora misses with a jab to the body
and Kvakkestad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kvakkestad slips a jab and a cross from Gora.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gora tests Kvakkestad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borowa Gora is winning the standup battle so far.
Gora looks to land a left hand but Kvakkestad moved out of range nicely.
Kvakkestad checks a leg kick.
Gora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kvakkestad.
Gora is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kvakkestad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kvakkestad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gora defends well and Kvakkestad ends up having to push Gora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gora misses with a straight left.
Kvakkestad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kvakkestad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gora throws a hook but Kvakkestad avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Kvakkestad.
Gora connects with a solid leg kick.
Gora misses with a hook.
Kvakkestad throws out a counter right but Gora avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Kvakkestad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kvakkestad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kvakkestad staying out of range there.
Kvakkestad is looking for the big counter here.
Gora darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gora throws a jab when Kvakkestad was well out of range.
Kvakkestad loads up on a big right hand but Gora slips the punch.
Kvakkestad staying out of range there.
Kvakkestad takes one to the chin there.
Nice sprawl there from Gora as Kvakkestad shoots in.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loki Kvakkestad.#TD2#
Kvakkestad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gora wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kvakkestad manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
Kvakkestad is looking to advance position but Gora won't allow it. #ES#
Gora manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Good exchange - Gora coming out on top.
Gora thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from Gora, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kvakkestad just misses with a punch to the body.
Kvakkestad cracks Gora with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Kvakkestad misses its intended target.
Kvakkestad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kvakkestad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gora with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kvakkestad throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvakkestad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kvakkestad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kvakkestad! But no joy.
Kvakkestad is looking to land body kicks.
Gora throwing a counter right hand but Kvakkestad manages to avoid it.
Gora's corner calls for a 1-2. Gora obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loki Kvakkestad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kvakkestad misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Gora counter with a right hand.
Kvakkestad defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
Gora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad tries for a takedown but Gora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Gora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gora misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Kvakkestad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kvakkestad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gora is able to avoid easily.
Gora tried to counter with a leg kick but Kvakkestad avoided it.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Kvakkestad.
Gora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gora just misses with a punch to the body.
And Kvakkestad tries to counter it with a takedown but Gora pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kvakkestad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Kvakkestad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Gora does it's job there.
Gora cracks Kvakkestad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gora connects with a body shot.
Kvakkestad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Kvakkestad misses.
Kvakkestad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gora.
Gora fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kvakkestad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Gora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kvakkestad swings widly with a right hand
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora slips a straight right by Kvakkestad.#T2#
Kvakkestad tries for a takedown but Gora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kvakkestad misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely.
Kvakkestad tries to clinch up
and Gora counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kvakkestad thinking.
Kvakkestad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kvakkestad throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gora darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gora throws a shot from downtown. Kvakkestad moves away and avoids it.
Gora works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kvakkestad throws a right hand that misses
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kvakkestad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gora takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gora scores with a body shot.
Gora thumps Kvakkestad with a low kick.
Kvakkestad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3##TD2#
Kvakkestad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gora on his heels. He'll look to pass Gora's guard now, I'm sure.

Gora is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Gora breaks the clinch.
Kvakkestad misses with a kick to the body
and Gora counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kvakkestad's knee momentarily.
Gora lands a right hook to the body.
Kvakkestad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Kvakkestad.
Gora misses with a looping left.
Kvakkestad with the counter takedown but Gora avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kvakkestad misses with a straight right.
Gora fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kvakkestad just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Gora.
Donk. Gora catches Kvakkestad right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Gora throws a sloppy head kick and Kvakkestad moves out of range easily.
Gora connects with an inside leg kick.
Gora avoids a kick to the body.
Gora is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kvakkestad looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Kvakkestad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Kvakkestad throws an overhand right that lands on Gora's shoulder, as Gora tries to avoid the shot.
Gora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kvakkestad throws a jab but it's blocked by Gora.
Kvakkestad looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Kvakkestad jabs Gora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kvakkestad looks to throw the jab but Gora is out of range.
Gora throws a head kick that Kvakkestad semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Kvakkestad misses
and Gora counters with a left to the body.
Kvakkestad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borowa Gora showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gora, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borowa Gora!

An out of breath Borowa Gora thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 07, 2022
#R1#
Adofo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by Gora - just one landing. #CL#
Gora closes the distance and pushes Adofo back into the cage.
Adofo can't find room to land a body shot as Gora controls the action. #BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gora smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adofo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gora defends well and Adofo ends up having to push Gora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gora is looking to chop away at Adofo's legs.
Adofo avoids the body shot from Gora.
Gora moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAdofo.
Both fighters circling a little - Gora finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adofo misses with a straight left.
Gora scores with a jab to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Adofo blocks the leg kick.
Adofo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gora. #T1##CL#
Gora rushes Adofo and presses him up against the cage.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage. #BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gora scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Olo Adofo has been cut.
Gora shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adofo shoots in for a takedown but Gora shows good takedown defense.
Gora is looking to counter the offense by Adofo and move into the clinch.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olo Adofo.
Adofo connects with a crisp jab.
Gora throws a leg kick
and Adofo counters with a nice uppercut.
Gora scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Adofo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gora tries to land a leg kick but Adofo saw it coming and moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Adofo misses.
Gora ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Gora cracks Adofo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Adofo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gora finish him? #ROC#Adofo is rocked!#T2#
Gora circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Adofo to the canvas! Adofo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gora keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
During a confident post fight interview, Borowa Gora thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 09, 2022
#R1#
Good leg kick by Gora.
Crazyhorse avoids the head kick by Gora.
A punch combination from Crazyhorse misses.
Crazyhorse works over Gora's head and body with a nice combination.
Gora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse lands with a good body shot.
Crazyhorse tries a head kick but it misses.
Crazyhorse misses with a looping right.
Gora lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Gora closes the distance and pushes Crazyhorse back into the cage.
Crazyhorse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
Gora lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crazyhorse.
Gora prevents a body shot from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gora displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crazyhorse up against the cage.
I was talking to Gora's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crazyhorse misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crazyhorse struggles to land a body shot inside as Gora controls his hands.
Crazyhorse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gora is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Crazyhorse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gora misses with a punch to the body.
Crazyhorse misses with the head strike.
Crazyhorse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gora just leaning against Crazyhorse, taking a breather.
Crazyhorse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crazyhorse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gora stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crazyhorse has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gora seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Crazyhorse can turn it around.
Crazyhorse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gora lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crazyhorse backwards.
Gora taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Gora struggles to land a body shot inside as Crazyhorse controls his hands.
Gora leaning against his opponent.
Crazyhorse prevents a body shot from Gora.
Gora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Crazyhorse fails to land.
A short uppercut from Gora.
Crazyhorse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gora blocks a body shot from Crazyhorse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gora misses with a punch on the inside.
Gora scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
Crazyhorse misses with a punch to the body.
Crazyhorse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crazyhorse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Crazyhorse. #T3#
Crazyhorse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
Crazyhorse misses with the head strike.
Crazyhorse misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crazyhorse fails to land.
Gora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crazyhorse gets through Gora's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crazyhorse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gora's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Crazyhorse fails to land.
Crazyhorse throws a head punch that misses.
Crazyhorse blocks a body shot from Gora.
Crazyhorse tries a body shot but Gora blocks it.
Gora lands a nice shot to the body.
Gora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gora is stalling here.
Crazyhorse throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A short right from Crazyhorse on the inside.
Gora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crazyhorse letting Gora take a breather here.
Gora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Gora.
Crazyhorse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goras head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gora taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
Gora stalls.
Gora tries to throw a body punch but Crazyhorse avoids it by throwing Gora back against the cage.
Crazyhorse misses with some punches.
Gora throws a punch but it's blocked by Crazyhorse.
Gora tries a body shot but Crazyhorse blocks it.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
Gora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crazyhorse or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Crazyhorse will probably get the nod.
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#
Gora tries to clinch up but Crazyhorse circles away and keeps his distance.
Gora wants to clinch.
Gora takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crazyhorse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gora throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Crazyhorse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Gora clinches with his opponent.
Crazyhorse misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Crazyhorse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse misses with the head strike.
Crazyhorse lands with a right to the head.
Gora scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gora slowing the pace effectively.
Crazyhorse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Gora. #T1#
Crazyhorse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
Gora will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crazyhorse up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crazyhorse tries a body shot but Gora blocks it.
Crazyhorse working aggressively here.
Crazyhorse misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Gora.
Gora misses with some punches.
Crazyhorse tries a body shot but Gora blocks it.
Gora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crazyhorse tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Crazyhorse back against the cage. #T2#
Crazyhorse swings wildly with an uppercut but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Gora.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gora.
Gora blocking some punches.
Crazyhorse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gora is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
Gora is struggling to control the position.
Gora works on Crazyhorse's body with a couple of short punches.
Gora is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gora.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gora - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crazyhorse. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
A shot in the inside from Gora.
Gora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gora is struggling to control the position.
Crazyhorse is leaning against Gora and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gora just leaning against Crazyhorse, taking a breather.
Crazyhorse throws a head punch that misses.
Gora holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
Gora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crazyhorse's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crazyhorse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goras head.
Gora tries a body shot but Crazyhorse blocks it. #T4#
Crazyhorse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crazyhorse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gora backwards.
Gora lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crazyhorse backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gora lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crazyhorse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crazyhorse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
James Crazyhorse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gora lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crazyhorse letting Gora take a breather here.
Crazyhorse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Gora.
Crazyhorse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crazyhorse misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Crazyhorse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gora cracks Crazyhorse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Gora closes the distance and clinches.
Crazyhorse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gora has Crazyhorse pushed against the cage.
Gora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crazyhorse struggles to land a body shot inside as Gora controls his hands.
Crazyhorse tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Crazyhorse back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gora.
Crazyhorse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gora lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
Gora has Crazyhorse pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gora.
Crazyhorse tries a body shot but Gora blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Gora. #T1#
Gora prevents a body shot from Crazyhorse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gora.
Gora pushes Crazyhorse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crazyhorse throws a punch but it's blocked by Gora.
Gora stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crazyhorse struggles to land a body shot inside as Gora controls his hands.
Gora leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gora lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crazyhorse backwards.
Gora gets through Crazyhorse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crazyhorse tries to work over Gora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crazyhorse has a couple of punches blocked by Gora.
Gora misses with a body punch.
Borowa Gora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Crazyhorse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gora lands a shot to the body.
Gora lands with a short shot to the head.
Gora stalling against the cage.
Crazyhorse takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gora effectively controlling the action here.
Gora stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Gora.
Gora swings wildly with an uppercut but Crazyhorse uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gora.
Gora blocking some punches.
Gora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Crazyhorse.
The referee calls for Gora to work.
Crazyhorse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gora.#T4#
Gora pressing his opponent against the cage.
Crazyhorse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gora misses with the head strike.
Gora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gora lands a shot to the body.
Gora stalling in the clinch.
Gora swings wildly with an uppercut but Crazyhorse uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borowa Gora showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crazyhorse 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Crazyhorse!

A relieved looking James Crazyhorse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 23, 2022
#R1##CL#
Coppola gets tackled into the cage by Gora. Gora maintains the clinch.
A short left from Gora.
A short left from Gora.
Coppola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gora just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coppola is looking to break free of the clinch but Gora has double underhooks.
Gora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gora.
I was talking to Gora's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gora presses Coppola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coppola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gora to keep the fight standing.
Gora lands a right hand.
Coppola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gora lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora works on Coppola's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Gora manages to break the clinch.
Coppola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1##CL#
Gora instigates a clinch.
Coppola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gora.#BC#
Gora breaks the clinch.
Gora throws an overhand right that drops Coppola like a sack of potatoes! Gora dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
Our winner, Borowa Gora, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Bangs throws a nice looking combination but Gora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bangs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bangs wants to clinch up but Gora keeps it at a distance.
Gora is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bangs tries to clinch up but Gora circles away and keeps his distance.
Gora lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bangs takes one to the side of the head.
Bangs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gora counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gora cracks a nice hook into Bangs's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bangs circles away quickly and effectively.
Bangs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gora lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Bangs closes the distance and clinches.
Gora lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bangs fails to land.
Bangs swings wildly with an uppercut but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gora tries a body shot but Bangs blocks it.
Bangs throws a punch but it's blocked by Gora.
Gora misses with a punch on the inside.
Gora pushes Bangs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bangs looks winded!#BC#
Gora manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Bangs is looking to clinch but Gora is avoiding it.
Gora lands a really nice looking cross but Bangs seems unphased.
Gora looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bangs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gora punishes Bangs's body with a nice straight punch.
Bangs tries to clinch there but Gora circles away.
Gora steps in with a hook that catches Bangs right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gora follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bangs looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
During a confident post fight interview, Borowa Gora thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jason Bangs was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to give a massive shoutout to HELLS BALLS RECOVERY because their products help me to recover quickly after a catastrophic loss like this.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 01, 2021
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Gora.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Gora avoids it well.
Gora connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Gora.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gora. Gora obviously looking to wear him down.
Gora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gora circles away.
Gora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gora.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gora as he avoids it easily.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gora as he avoids it easily.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Hunt.
Gora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gora scores with a kick to the body.
Gora fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunt in the body.
Gora lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gora sprawls well. Gora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
A head kick from Gora lands but Hunt takes it in his stride.
Gora buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gora!
Hunt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gora counters with a head kick. That will keep Hunt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gora throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt wants to counter with a clinch but Gora pushes him away.
Gora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Hunt gets a clinch.
Gora stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gora walks away with a smile on his face. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gora connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Gora throws a head kick that Hunt semi-blocks.
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!
Gora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Gora.
Gora lands a head kick. Hunt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gora keeps Hunt at a distance using the push kick.
Gora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Gora.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gora throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gora throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Gora thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunt if he has to take too many more of those.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gora throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gora stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gora. Hunt shrugs it off though.
Gora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gora throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gora lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Gora.
Gora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gora.
Hunt dives in and grabs Gora's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gora pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
Gora is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Gora with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Gora misses
and Hunt counters with a one-two to the body.
Gora is breathing heavily.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gora.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
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!
Hunt tries to clinch but Gora is having none of it.
Gora scores with a head kick. Hunt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Hunt pushes Gora up against the cage in a clinch.
Gora wants to break free but Hunt has control.
A frustrated look appears on Gora's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gora.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gora misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gora lands a high kick!
Borowa Gora is winning the standup battle so far.
Gora tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Hunt counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Gora.
Gora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gora with the inside leg kick.
Gora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Gora walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gora looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunt's head.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gora, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Gora's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Hunt has Gora pressed against the cage, preventing Gora from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gora misses with the head strike.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gora's efforts to push away.
Gora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gora throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt is working for takedown but Gora is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gora tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gora gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunt keeps control of Gora as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Gora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt is trying to break free.
Gora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Hunt jumps guard and drags Gora to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Gora controlling him for the moment.
Gora trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gora looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gora trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Gora is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Gora is looking to escape.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunt prevents Gora from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gora doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunt.
Hunt is nestled in close to Gora, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Hunt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gora trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gora is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sam Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Gora thows a body kick. Hunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gora misses with a leg kick.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gora defends it nicely.
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Gora checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick from Gora, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt dives in for a single leg takedown but Gora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Hunt.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Gora stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gora keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gora goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gora scores with a kick to the body.
Gora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Gora.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gora.
Hunt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gora swivels and escapes.#T2#
Hunt blocks a head kick by Gora.
Hunt throws a counter combo.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gora.
That kick from Gora tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gora thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gora leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gora defends well and Hunt ends up having to push Gora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gora with the inside leg kick.
Gora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gora scores with a head kick.
Gora slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Sam Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gora throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Gora lands a front kick.#T3#
Gora lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gora.
Gora scores with a leg kick.
Gora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gora.
Hunt looks to clinch
and Gora counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gora - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Gora.
Hunt throws a head kick but Gora moves out of range.
Gora quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gora throws a head kick that Hunt semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick lands from Gora. #T4#
Gora moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Gora throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Gora moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Gora.
Gora connects with a leg kick.
That kick from Gora tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gora throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Gora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gora throws a front kick that sends Hunt stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borowa Gora showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gora 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borowa Gora!

Borowa Gora decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

 
 
 
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