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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Didier Tsabalala (ranked 4765 p4p, 3931 weight class) and Bo Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsabalala comes into the arena with Fight Like the Devil blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Didier Tsabalala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bo Bo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Bo. Those never looked like landing.
Bo is looking to clinch.
Bo clinches up with Tsabalala and pushes him back against the cage.
Bo wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsabalala won't allow it.
Tsabalala jumps guard.
Bo advances position into side control!
Bo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bo scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bo trying to control the action but Tsabalala is working from the bottom.
Tsabalala is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsabalala seems a little lost for a moment, as Bo dominates the positioning.
Bo cracks Tsabalala with a big right hand but Tsabalala just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tsabalala taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bo decides to stand back up.
Bo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsabalala avoids it really well and circles away.
Bo doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsabalala circles away.
Bo Bo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsabalala throwing a counter right hand but Bo manages to avoid it.
Tsabalala shoots in looking for a takedown but Bo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsabalala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsabalala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bo fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsabalala wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Didier Tsabalala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Bo.
Tsabalala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsabalala pushes Bo up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Tsabalala.
Bo gets underhooks to prevent Tsabalala's takedown attempt.
Bo tries to pull guard but Tsabalala won't allow it.
Tsabalala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsabalala can't get the takedown.
Tsabalala pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsabalala is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tsabalala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bo on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo trying to control but Tsabalala is working from the bottom.
Tsabalala wants to stand and escape but Bo is having none of it.
Bo wants to control from the top but Tsabalala keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bo looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bo closes the distance and clinches up with Tsabalala, looking for a takedown. Bo pushes Tsabalala against the cage but Tsabalala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tsabalala scores with a leg kick.
Tsabalala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bo but Bo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsabalala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsabalala is looking to counter the offense by Bo and move into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsabalala shoots in for a takedown but Bo shows good takedown defense.
Tsabalala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tsabalala lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Didier Tsabalala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tsabalala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bo darts in looking for a takedown but Tsabalala gets double underhooks and turns Bo into the cage.
As Bo looks to move away, Tsabalala throws a big counter combo but Bo just gets out of the way.
Bo sizes up Tsabalala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Didier Tsabalala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsabalala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bo tries to land a front kick but Tsabalala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bo tries to clinch up but Tsabalala circles away and keeps his distance.
Tsabalala clinches up with Bo and pushes him back against the cage.
Tsabalala has hold of one of Bo's legs. Bo is fighting the takedown attempt but Tsabalala gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bo controls Tsabalala momentarily but Tsabalala frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsabalala sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bo looking for a guillotine here but Tsabalala defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo is trying to control the position but Tsabalala postures up.
Bo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsabalala looking to pass the guard.
Tsabalala controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bo wants to sweep here but Tsabalala controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bo is looking for a triangle but Tsabalala pushes his legs off easily.
Tsabalala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tsabalala seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bo for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bo misses with a body kick.
Tsabalala rushes Bo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tsabalala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Tsabalala. No joy for Bo on that attempt.
Bo is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsabalala clinches up against the cage.
Tsabalala gets through Bo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsabalala prevents the takedown attempt.
Didier Tsabalala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Bo.
A shot in the inside from Tsabalala.
Bo stops a takedown attempt from Tsabalala.
Tsabalala pulls Bo into guard.
Tsabalala wants to stand up but Bo is controlling him.
Tsabalala is pulling down on Bo's head to control his posture.
Tsabalala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsabalala can't keep his opponent in guard - Bo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tsabalala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bo.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bo lands a nice short elbow.
Tsabalala is staying active underneath Bo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bo is thwarting Tsabalala's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bo stops Tsabalala from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didier Tsabalala dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tsabalala rushes Bo and presses him up against the cage.
Bo tries to pull guard but Tsabalala holds him up against the cage and eventually Bo drops back down to his feet.
Tsabalala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsabalala breaks the clinch.
Bo lands with a nice body punch.
Bo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsabalala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bo pinned against the cage. Bo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsabalala keeps the fight on the outside.
Bo shoots in for a takedown but Tsabalala shows good takedown defense.
Didier Tsabalala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Bo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo tries to clinch up.
Tsabalala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bo fails to pull guard.
Bo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bo fails to pull guard.
Tsabalala lands a body shot.
Bo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Tsabalala to work.
Tsabalala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bo can do to turn this around?
Tsabalala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Tsabalala - that landed with a thud.
Tsabalala manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsabalala slowing the pace effectively.
Tsabalala has Bo pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Didier Tsabalala.
Bo tries to keep at a distance but Tsabalala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsabalala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bos head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsabalala.
Tsabalala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsabalala rushes Bo and presses him up against the cage.
Tsabalala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsabalala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bo somewhat.
Tsabalala gets a clinch.
Tsabalala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsabalala.
Tsabalala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsabalala changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsabalala moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsabalala scores with a knee to the head.
Tsabalala leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tsabalala ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tsabalala no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tsabalala wants to sweep here but Bo controlling him for the moment.
Tsabalala keeping moving, preventing Bo from controlling successfully.
Bo Bo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Didier Tsabalala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsabalala scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Didier Tsabalala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsabalala 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Didier Tsabalala!
Bo Bo was interviewed post fight and said 'Bo no like this. Bo lose.'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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