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Bellicose - Bonon vs Kabore PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seydou Ahoussou (ranked 6067 p4p, 5759 weight class) and Don Sobolinski (ranked 605 p4p, 593 weight class). Ahoussou's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Killer Instinct. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sobolinski's choice of entrance music: Rammstein - Amerika. Don Sobolinski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seydou Ahoussou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Sobolinski!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobolinski throws a low kick but Ahoussou avoids it.
Sobolinski throws out a loose jab but Ahoussou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Ahoussou.
Sobolinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahoussou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahoussou appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ahoussou looking to score a takedown here. Sobolinski is defending well but Ahoussou drives through and ends up in Sobolinski's guard.
Ahoussou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sobolinski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ahoussou stands up and waves to Sobolinski to follow him.
Ahoussou checks the leg kick.
Ahoussou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sobolinski defends well and Ahoussou ends up having to push Sobolinski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahoussou has been working on his balance at Navy Street MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sobolinski.
Sobolinski is trying to break the clinch but Ahoussou is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobolinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sobolinski breaks the clinch.
Ahoussou closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sobolinski tries to kick Ahoussou off in order to stand up. Ahoussou Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobolinski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sobolinski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ahoussou in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ahoussou working the ground and pound.
Ahoussou controlling the position from side mount.
Ahoussou stands up.
Sobolinski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahoussou doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahoussou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like Seydou Ahoussou has been cut.
Sobolinski cracks Ahoussou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Don Sobolinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobolinski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahoussou changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sobolinski looks to land a combination but Ahoussou avoids it well.
Sobolinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahoussou throws out the jab.
Sobolinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Ahoussou missing with a left hand there. Sobolinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahoussou slips under a jab from Sobolinski.
Sobolinski misses with a two punch combination.
Ahoussou throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sobolinski counters with a crisp one two that drops Ahoussou! Sobolinski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ahoussou to his feet! Ahoussou is in big trouble!
 Ahoussou is rocked!
Sobolinski swinging wildly here.
Oh Ahoussou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Sobolinski misses its intended target.
Ahoussou seems to have got his legs back now.
Sobolinski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahoussou throws a big counter combination but Sobolinski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from Ahoussou does no damage.
Ahoussou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sobolinski to the ground. Ahoussou is now in Sobolinski's guard.
Ahoussou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahoussou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahoussou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ahoussou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ahoussou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sobolinski is working an open guard so Ahoussou takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sobolinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobolinski tries to bum rush Ahoussou with a series of wild strikes but Ahoussou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahoussou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ahoussou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Ahoussou there.
Ahoussou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ahoussou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ahoussou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahoussou lands with a punch from half guard.
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 Seydou Ahoussou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seydou Ahoussou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ahoussou changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sobolinski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahoussou decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Sobolinski.
Sobolinski stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahoussou. Ahoussou gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobolinski throws a counter combo.
Sobolinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sobolinski connects with an inside leg kick.
Sobolinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahoussou.
Ahoussou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sobolinskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobolinski moves out of range as Ahoussou throws a body kick.
Sobolinski lands a left and a right that send Ahoussou crashing to the mat, dazed. Sobolinski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ahoussou slips a jab and a cross from Sobolinski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolinski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahoussou decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sobolinski's guard.
Ahoussou gets to his feet. Sobolinski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sobolinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahoussou blocks a jab.
Ahoussou thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sobolinski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ahoussou counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ahoussou will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sobolinski is breathing heavily.
Ahoussou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahoussou passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sobolinski!
Ahoussou lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolinski is bucking up trying to escape but Ahoussou cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ahoussou raining down shots from the mount!
Seydou Ahoussou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahoussou looking to finish Sobolinski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sobolinski!
Ahoussou landing strikes from the mount.
Ahoussou 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.
Ahoussou connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ahoussou controlling the position easily from mount.
Ahoussou is landing with some decent strikes but Sobolinski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ahoussou with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahoussou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ahoussou working the ground and pound effectively.
Sobolinski is looking to get to half guard.
Ahoussou controlling from mount.
Ahoussou quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ahoussou but it's paid off an Sobolinski is forced to tap! Nice work by Ahoussou.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seydou Ahoussou!
Don Sobolinski was interviewed post fight and said 'Live to train another day!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Voodoo Child (ranked 5575 p4p, 24307 weight class) and Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig (ranked 157 p4p, 181 weight class). Child comes into the arena with Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix blaring out of the sound system. Mac Giolla Phadraig is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Genie In a Bottle. Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Voodoo Child!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Child fakes the leg kick and cracks Mac Giolla Phadraig in the body.
Child lands an overhand right.
Mac Giolla Phadraig takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mac Giolla Phadraig gets the takedown into side control.
Child has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac Giolla Phadraig landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mac Giolla Phadraig cracks Child with a big right hand but Child just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Child takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Giolla Phadraig working the head with strikes.
Mac Giolla Phadraig in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Child looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mac Giolla Phadraig turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig!
An intense looking Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This is quite the W.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Houston (ranked 5359 p4p, 4854 weight class) and Sean Greene (ranked 559 p4p, 533 weight class). Houston comes into the arena with Kanye West - No Child Left Behind blaring out of the sound system. Cosmo Houston has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cosmo Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Greene!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston swinging wildly here.
Greene throws out a counter right but Houston avoids it with no problem.
Houston takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Houston cracks Greene with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Houston ducks down to avoid it.
Houston throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
Houston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greene counters with a nice right hand that sends Houston toppling to the canvas! Houston scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Greene finish him?!
Houston is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Oh Houston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Houston seems to have got his legs back now.
Greene sizes up Houston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Greene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Houston.
Greene tries to counter with a clinch but Houston shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston tries to bum rush Greene with a series of wild strikes but Greene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greene appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Houston has managed to clinch.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Houston.
Greene lands a right hand that snaps the head of Houston backwards.
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Greene.
Houston is breathing heavily.
Houston prevents a body shot from Greene.
Greene tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Greene back against the cage.
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene digs a right hand into Houston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Houston's gas tank.
Greene working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greene lands an uppercut.
Greene misses with a punch to the body.
Greene lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greene lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Houston backwards.
Greene pushes Houston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Greene lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greene lands a left hand.
Greene is working Houston over against the cage.
Greene lands a shoulder strike.
Houston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Greene.
Greene lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greene lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Greene - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Greene.
A short right from Greene on the inside.
Good body shot from Greene.
A shot in the inside from Greene.
Greene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greene creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Houston's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Houston drops to his knees and Greene pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Greene!
After winning the bout, Sean Greene thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Veenhof (ranked 4180 p4p, 4879 weight class) and Kamaru Usman (ranked 484 p4p, 528 weight class). Veenhof comes to the cage accompanied by Common - Drivin' Me Wild. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Veenhof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kamaru Usman!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman lands with an uppercut that bounces Veenhof off the cage and back into range.
Veenhof misses with a wild body shot.
Veenhof connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Usman momentarily.
Usman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Usman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veenhof manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veenhof lands a two punch combo.
Veenhof throws a right hand that misses
and Usman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veenhof manages to avoid it.
Veenhof appears to be looking for a big counter.
Veenhof lands a head shot.
Usman looks to score with a jab to the body but Veenhof is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veenhof scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Usman doesn't seem bothered though.
Usman moves away from the strike by Veenhof.
Veenhof jabs Usman right on the nose. Usman blinks but takes it well.
Veenhof misses with a hook. Usman ducked under it nicely.
As Veenhof backs off Usman throws a huge counter combo but Veenhof manages to avoid it all.
Veenhof looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Veenhof moves away from the strike by Usman.
Usman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Usman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman scores with a body shot.
Veenhof scores with a nice head shot.
Usman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veenhof throws a combination. Usman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Veenhof looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Usman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Veenhof scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Veenhof lands with a nice combination. Usman backs away looking to recover.
Veenhof lands a jab to Usman's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veenhof checks a low kick from Usman.
Veenhof works the jab nicely.
Usman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veenhof lands with a hook. Usman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Usman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Usman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veenhof.
Usman staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Usman moves out of range as Veenhof strikes.
Derek Veenhof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veenhof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Usman moves out of range of the strikes.
Usman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Usman.
Usman lands a nice shot to the body.
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veenhof moves away.
Usman slips a jab and a cross from Veenhof.
Veenhof throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Usman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Veenhof connects with a looping right hand.
Usman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Usman avoids the body shot from Veenhof.
Veenhof is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch combination from Veenhof misses.
Usman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veenhof throws out the jab.
Usman feints a counter leg kick.
Veenhof takes one to the chin there.
Usman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Usman works the jab nicely.
Usman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veenhof is looking to counter punch.
Veenhof misses with a straight left.
Usman misses with a leg kick.
Usman looks to throw the jab but Veenhof is out of range.
Veenhof checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab from Veenhof.
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veenhof lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Veenhof.
Usman tries to land a body kick
and Veenhof counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veenhof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usman moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Usman! But no joy.
Veenhof misses with an uppercut. Usman saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veenhof scores with a decent looking hook.
Usman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Usman misses with a hook.
Usman misses with a low kick.
Veenhof wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Veenhof misses its intended target.
Veenhof swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veenhof cracks Usman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Veenhof is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Usman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veenhof wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veenhof gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veenhof throwing shots but Usman is blocking nicely.
Usman wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Veenhof dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Veenhof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usman was well out of range. Poor timing from Veenhof.
Usman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Usman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veenhof throws out the jab.
Usman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Veenhof keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Veenhof.
Usman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Usman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Usman.
Usman misses with a series of wild punches.
Usman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veenhof throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Usman counters with a two punch combo.
Veenhof moves out of range as Usman strikes.
Veenhof staying out of range 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!
Usman takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman throws a body punch but Veenhof moves out of range.
A jab from Veenhof does it's job there.
Usman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veenhof throws a series of punches but Usman moves out of range.
Veenhof loads up on a big right hand but Usman slips the punch.
Veenhof throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veenhof takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Usman slips a jab from Veenhof.
Veenhof stalks Usman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Usman's face. Usman staggers backwards, shaken.
Usman scores with a nice right hand.
Usman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Usman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Usman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Usman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veenhof throws a one two combo.
Veenhof checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veenhof getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Veenhof has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Usman staying out of range there.
Usman wants to clinch up but Veenhof keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Veenhof. Those never looked like landing.
Usman tests Veenhof's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veenhof throws the left hand but Usman avoids the punch easily.
Usman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veenhof finds it's way round the side to connect with Usman's head.
Usman lands with an uppercut that bounces Veenhof off the cage and back into range.
Veenhof is rocked!
Usman wants to slow Veenhof down by chopping away at his legs.
Oh Veenhof is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Usman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Veenhof counters with a straight right hand.
Veenhof seems to have got his legs back now.
Usman is breathing heavily.
Usman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Veenhof misses with a few strikes there.
Veenhof jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Usman throws the kick towards the body but Veenhof avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veenhof fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veenhof swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veenhof moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Veenhof misses with a series of wild punches.
Veenhof blocks a low kick nicely.
Veenhof misses the jab.
Usman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Usman tries to clinch up but Veenhof circles away and keeps his distance.
Usman throws a series of strikes that have Veenhof backpedaling.
Veenhof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usman.
No joy there for Usman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Veenhof throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veenhof misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veenhof fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Usman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Usman tries to land a leg kick but Veenhof saw it coming and moves away.
Usman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Veenhof catches Usman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Veenhof connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Veenhof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usman can do to turn this around?
Veenhof throws a hook but Usman avoids it easily.
Veenhof throws a hook to the side of Usman's head but Usman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Usman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veenhof counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Usman thinking.
Veenhof fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Veenhof catches Usman right on the button with a cross.
Veenhof takes a swing at Usman's ribcage but misses.
Veenhof misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veenhof lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Usman lands with a straight right. Veenhof didn't see that one coming.
Veenhof takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Usman scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Veenhof dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch combination from Usman misses.
Veenhof looks to land a left hand but Usman moved out of range nicely.
Usman misses with a body shot.
Usman throws a leg kick which misses Veenhof's front leg but catches the back leg as Veenhof tries to avoid it.
Veenhof looks to land a left hand but Usman moved out of range nicely.
Veenhof chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Usman can pounce on him.
Usman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veenhof.
Usman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veenhof throws a good cross that connects.
Usman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veenhof.
Usman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Usman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Usman loads up on a big right hand but Veenhof slips the punch.
Veenhof lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Usman circles away quickly and effectively.
Usman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Usman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veenhof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veenhof misses with a hook. Usman ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Usman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veenhof.
Veenhof throws a nice looking combination but Usman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veenhof gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Usman.
Good standup being displayed there by Usman as he connects with a hook.
Veenhof scores with a body shot.
Veenhof throws a body punch but Usman moves out of range.
Veenhof lands a nice hook to Usman's body. Usman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Veenhof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usman moves away.
Veenhof is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Veenhof throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Usman misses with a wild combination.
Veenhof lands a nice shot to the body.
Veenhof cracks Usman with a good jab.
Derek Veenhof is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usman needs to keep his hands up - Veenhof had a free shot at his head there.
Veenhof fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veenhof looks to land a left hand but Usman moved out of range nicely.
Veenhof darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veenhof misses with a straight left.
Usman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veenhof scores with a crisp jab that stopped Usman in his tracks.
Veenhof displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Usman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Usman tries to close the distance and clinch but Veenhof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Usman misses with a low kick.
Veenhof is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Usman scores with a hook.
Veenhof throws the left hand but Usman avoids the punch easily.
Usman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veenhof cracks Usman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Usman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Veenhof counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veenhof misses with a straight right.
Usman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Usman moves out of range as Veenhof strikes.
Veenhof digs a good hook to Usman's body.
Usman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Veenhof lands a head shot.
Veenhof wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Veenhof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usman was well out of range. Poor timing from Veenhof.
Veenhof throws a hook but Usman blocks it.
Veenhof lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Usman fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman loads up on a big right hand but Veenhof slips the punch.
A punch combination from Veenhof misses.
Usman throws out a counter right but Veenhof avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Usman finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veenhof blocks a low kick nicely.
Veenhof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usman manages to avoid it.
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veenhof throws a hook but Usman blocks it.
Kamaru Usman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veenhof connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Usman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veenhof dips to his left and cracks Usman with an uppercut!
Veenhof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usman manages to avoid it.
Usman misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Veenhof misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veenhof tries to bum rush Usman with a series of wild strikes but Usman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Derek Veenhof is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Veenhof rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Usman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Usman throws a sloppy body shot
and Veenhof counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veenhof throws out a loose jab but Usman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usman feints the counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Veenhof showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Veenhof, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Veenhof!
An out of breath Derek Veenhof thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave DeMartin (ranked 4191 p4p, 4143 weight class) and Deshawn Miller (ranked 486 p4p, 481 weight class). DeMartin comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a gay fish by - Kanye West. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave DeMartin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Deshawn Miller!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMartin clinches up against the cage.
DeMartin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DeMartin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeMartin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DeMartin lands an elbow just above Miller 's eye.
 It looks like Deshawn Miller has been cut.
DeMartin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses.
DeMartin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DeMartin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DeMartin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Miller looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeMartin.
DeMartin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by DeMartin.
DeMartin digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeMartin lands an elbow inside.
DeMartin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 Miller is rocked!
DeMartin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DeMartin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can DeMartin finish him?
DeMartin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DeMartin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
DeMartin dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from DeMartin.
DeMartin throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeMartin.
DeMartin throws an elbow but it misses.
DeMartin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMartin misses with an elbow strike.
DeMartin leaning against his opponent.
A short right from DeMartin on the inside.
DeMartin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Miller to his knees! DeMartin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave DeMartin!
Dave DeMartin made sure to mention his sponsor, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slobba Dahutt (ranked 3606 p4p, 3591 weight class) and Bulkan Mayon (ranked 118 p4p, 117 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slobba Dahutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bulkan Mayon!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mayon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dahutt moves into range and clinches up with Mayon.
Mayon takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Bulkan Mayon has been cut.
Dahutt misses with an elbow strike.
Dahutt lands a damaging elbow.
Mayon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dahutt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dahutt slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slobba Dahutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulkan Mayon.
Mayon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dahutt's guard.
Dahutt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayon is standing up over Dahutt. Dahutt looks to escape but Mayon dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahutt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahutt seems a little lost for a moment, as Mayon dominates the positioning.
Mayon is looking to take a break and control but Dahutt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dahutt tries to buck Mayon off but Mayon is having none of it.
Dahutt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dahutt tries to get out of the position.
Mayon tries to move to mount but Dahutt blocks the move with his legs.
Dahutt can't do much from the bottom here.
Dahutt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dahutt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mayon is trying to get an arm triangle but Dahutt is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dahutt is being controlled here.
Dahutt wants to get back to his feet but Mayon drags him back down.
Dahutt can't do much from the bottom here.
Dahutt is looking to reverse the position.
Mayon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Dahutt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mayon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dahutt pushes Mayon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mayon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dahutt tries to improve position but can't.
Dahutt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mayon on the ground.
Mayon working the ground and pound.
Dahutt is looking for a sweep.
Dahutt is trying to control Mayon's posture but Mayon avoids it.
Dahutt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dahutt trying to hold on to Mayon's head to control him but Mayon postures up.
Dahutt is looking to improve his position.
Dahutt is looking to control Mayon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dahutt avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahutt wants to improve his position but Mayon is controlling well.
Dahutt pushes Mayon off looking to stand but Mayon dives back in and keeps control.
Dahutt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayon is trying to control the action in half guard but Dahutt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mayon is taking a breather. Dahutt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahutt clinches up with Mayon and pushes him back against the cage.
Dahutt lands an elbow that stopped Mayon in his tracks for a moment.
Dahutt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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 Slobba Dahutt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bulkan Mayon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dahutt moves into the clinch.
Dahutt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dahutt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mayon trying to control the position but instead, Dahutt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mayon into the cage.
Dahutt tries to work over Mayon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dahutt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mayon takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dahutt.
Dahutt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Bulkan Mayon's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahutt tries to throw a body punch but Mayon avoids it by throwing Dahutt back against the cage.
Mayon avoids a wild elbow strike from Dahutt.
Dahutt lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Bulkan Mayon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dahutt lands a vicious elbow to the side of Mayon's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Dahutt tries to finish him with strikes but Mayon still seems able to defend himself so Dahutt steps back and lets Mayon get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Mayon is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bulkan Mayon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slobba Dahutt!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Saturn (ranked 2398 p4p, 3749 weight class) and Mini Mac Marvez (ranked 82 p4p, 125 weight class). Marvez has chosen I wish I was a lil bit taller by- TOO SHORT as his entrance music. Bobby Saturn has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Saturn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mini Mac Marvez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saturn closes the distance and pushes Marvez back into the cage.
Marvez is trying to drag Saturn to the mat but Saturn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marvez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saturn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marvez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saturn pinned against the cage. Saturn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bobby Saturn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Mac Marvez.
Saturn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marvez with a poor takedown
and Saturn counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saturn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Marvez tries to get set, Saturn tries to push him back and clinch up but Marvez manages to avoid the attempt.
Mini Mac Marvez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saturn lands a lovely overhand right.
Marvez with a poor takedown
and Saturn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marvez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saturn counters by clinching up.
Saturn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saturn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marvez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saturn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marvez has had enough of the clinch but Saturn keeps him there for the moment.
Marvez wants a takedown.
Saturn lands a body punch.
Marvez looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Saturn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Saturn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saturn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Saturn.
Saturn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Saturn.
A short left from Saturn.
Marvez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saturn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Saturn.
Saturn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marvez backwards.
A short right from Saturn on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saturn.
A shot in the inside from Saturn.
Saturn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saturn lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Saturn.
Saturn lands with a light punch inside.
Saturn lands a shoulder strike.
Saturn lands with a short shot to the head.
Saturn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saturn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saturn lands a shoulder strike.
Saturn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saturn scores with a hook to the body.
Marvez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saturn lands a shoulder strike.
Marvez is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Saturn.
Marvez is still on wobbly legs! Can Saturn finish him?
Saturn pushes Marvez against the cage. Saturn is working some dirty boxing. Saturn pushes off with a quick right hook! Marvez goes down! Marvez tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Saturn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Saturn!
A very excited looking Bobby Saturn 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Truman Roosevelt (ranked 1961 p4p, 2568 weight class) and Kanud Odimabesser (ranked 276 p4p, 336 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Truman Roosevelt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kanud Odimabesser!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Roosevelt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Odimabesser looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Roosevelt shoots in for a takedown but Odimabesser shows good takedown defense.
Odimabesser moves out of range of the strikes.
Odimabesser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Odimabesser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roosevelt dives in and grabs Odimabesser's left leg, looking for a takedown. Odimabesser pushes down on Roosevelt's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Odimabesser! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Truman Roosevelt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odimabesser moves out of range as Roosevelt throws a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Odimabesser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roosevelt dives in for a single leg takedown but Odimabesser sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Odimabesser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roosevelt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Odimabesser walks away with a smile on his face. Roosevelt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roosevelt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Odimabesser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Odimabesser sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roosevelt somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Odimabesser on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Odimabesser was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Odimabesser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Odimabesser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roosevelt drives through with a takedown into Odimabesser's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Roosevelt trying to control but Odimabesser is working from the bottom.
Roosevelt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odimabesser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Odimabesser keeping moving, preventing Roosevelt from controlling successfully.
Roosevelt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odimabesser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Odimabesser can't keep his opponent in guard - Roosevelt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roosevelt wants to take a breather but Odimabesser is having none of it.
Roosevelt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roosevelt prevents Odimabesser from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Odimabesser gets back to full guard.
Odimabesser keeping moving, preventing Roosevelt from controlling successfully.
Roosevelt looking to pass the guard.
Odimabesser looking to control.
Roosevelt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odimabesser is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Odimabesser keeping moving, preventing Roosevelt from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kanud Odimabesser will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Odimabesser slaps away a takedown attempt from Roosevelt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roosevelt misses with a body kick.
Truman Roosevelt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roosevelt fails with the takedown
and Odimabesser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roosevelt has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Truman Roosevelt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt looks for the body kick but Odimabesser saw that one coming.
Roosevelt shoots for a double leg takedown but Odimabesser sprawls well. He's pushed Roosevelt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Odimabesser! But no joy.
Roosevelt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Odimabesser as he jumps to the side.
Roosevelt throws a sloppy head kick
and Roosevelt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt looks for a takedown but Odimabesser sprawls well.
Odimabesser is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roosevelt with a body shot.
Odimabesser stuffs the takedown attempt from Roosevelt. Roosevelt gets slowly back to his feet.
Roosevelt shoots and misses
and Odimabesser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Odimabesser. No joy for Roosevelt on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Odimabesser as he checks the leg kick.
Odimabesser appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Odimabesser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick by Roosevelt misses
and Odimabesser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Odimabesser takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Odimabesser let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roosevelt misses with a takedown attempt - Odimabesser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roosevelt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roosevelt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roosevelt.
Kanud Odimabesser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch! Roosevelt slams his shin into Odimabesser's torso.
Roosevelt misses with a body kick.
Odimabesser looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roosevelt lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kanud Odimabesser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Odimabesser moves out of range of the body kick.
Roosevelt looks for the body kick but Odimabesser saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Odimabesser as Roosevelt shoots in.
Roosevelt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roosevelt throws a leg kick
letting Odimabesser counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roosevelt.
Kanud Odimabesser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Odimabesser was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roosevelt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Odimabesser misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt tries for a kimura but Odimabesser is defending well.
Odimabesser is not content to let Roosevelt control the position.
The referee asks Roosevelt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roosevelt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Truman Roosevelt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser is trying to improve his position.
Roosevelt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Odimabesser can't do much from the bottom here.
Odimabesser is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Odimabesser prevents Roosevelt from improving position.
Odimabesser is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Odimabesser's legs.
We've been hearing that Roosevelt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Odimabesser tries to buck Roosevelt off but Roosevelt is having none of it.
Roosevelt trying to control the action but Odimabesser is working from the bottom.
Roosevelt throws a strike aimed at the side of Odimabesser's head but Odimabesser avoids it well.
Kanud Odimabesser is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Odimabesser is trying to get back to half guard.
Odimabesser prevents Roosevelt from moving into mount.
Odimabesser is trying to get back to half guard.
Odimabesser manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roosevelt's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roosevelt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Truman Roosevelt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roosevelt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odimabesser controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Truman Roosevelt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Odimabesser 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kanud Odimabesser!
Our winner, Kanud Odimabesser, 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.
Truman Roosevelt spoke after the fight, saying '$%&#@*%!!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Green Jones (ranked 2140 p4p, 2487 weight class) and Sean Dash (ranked 128 p4p, 155 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Hipster playlist. Sean Dash will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Green Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Dash!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dash wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Dash.
Dash connects with a right that clearly hurt Jones. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Dash proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Jones collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Dash!
Sean Dash is the new bantamweight champion!
Sean Dash tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Green Jones had this to say: 'I lost because it's the new trendy thing to do.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Bonon (ranked 1203 p4p, 2839 weight class) and Moussa Kabore (ranked 164 p4p, 353 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Bonon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moussa Kabore!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabore scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bonon shoots in for a double leg but Kabore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bonon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bonon pulls guard.
Kabore trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kabore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bonon keeping full guard, as Kabore tries to pass.
Kabore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabore preventing the sweep.
Bonon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kabore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kabore trying to control but Bonon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonon 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bonon is on top in guard.
Bonon looking to pass the guard.
Kabore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bonon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kabore manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabore keeping moving, preventing Bonon from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bonon is trying to work for a kimura but Kabore is defending well.
Kabore desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kabore is not content to let Bonon control the position.
Kabore is doing well to control the position and prevent Bonon from advancing to side control.
Bonon wants to work for an arm triangle but Kabore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabore looking for submissions off his back.
Kabore is trying to control but can't.
Bonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bonon stops Kabore from getting back to his feet.
Bonon is looking to take a break and control but Kabore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kabore is looking to improve his position.
Kabore is trying to stand back up but Bonon is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bonon trying to control the action but Kabore is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bonon keeps the fight on the outside.
Kabore throws a series of strikes that have Bonon backpedaling.
Bonon misses with a takedown attempt - Kabore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bonon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kabore scores with a decent looking hook.
Kabore lands with a nice combination. Bonon backs away looking to recover.
Kabore tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kabore.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kabore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonon with a poor takedown
and Kabore counters with a single leg into guard. Bonon didn't expect that.
Bonon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Moussa Kabore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kabore shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonon tries to sprawl out of it but Kabore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kabore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bonon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kabore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonon has managed to get both his arms back between Kabore's legs - danger averted.
Bonon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kabore's guard.
Bonon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kabore is on top in guard.
Bonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kabore has managed to get both his arms back between Bonon's legs - danger averted.
Kabore stands up and waves to Bonon to follow him.
Kabore drives through with a takedown into Bonon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bonon keeping moving, preventing Kabore from controlling successfully.
Kabore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bonon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kabore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kabore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kabore wants to control from the top but Bonon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabore trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bonon's guard.
Bonon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kabore defends it easily.
Bonon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kabore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kabore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kabore has managed to get both his arms back between Bonon's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bonon has his foot on Kabore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kabore works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kabore chips away with some ground and pound.
Kabore wants to control from the top but Bonon keeps moving.
Bonon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonon is working an open guard so Kabore takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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.
Bonon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kabore closes the distance and clinches up with Bonon, looking for a takedown. Kabore pushes Bonon against the cage but Bonon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kabore tries to clinch there but Bonon circles away.
Bonon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kabore lands a nice shot to the body.
Kabore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonon tries to clinch but Kabore moves away
and Kabore counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kabore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bonon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kabore.
Kabore is controlling the pace.
Kabore wants to pass to mount but Bonon is defending the position.
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 Barry Bonon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bonon rushes Kabore and presses him up against the cage.
Kabore wants to stall.
Bonon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kabore.
Bonon has Kabore pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bonon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kabore tumbling to the mat - Bonon dives into Kabore's guard.
Bonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kabore is retaining full guard.
Kabore keeping moving, preventing Bonon from controlling successfully.
Kabore wants to sweep but no luck.
Barry Bonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bonon wants to pass the guard but Kabore is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kabore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kabore can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kabore looking for a guillotine here but Bonon defends easily.
Bonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kabore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonon passes Kabore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kabore is trying to stand.
Kabore missing with punches from the bottom.
Bonon passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bonon wants to control but Kabore is keeping him busy.
Kabore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Kabore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kabore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonon pulls his head out easily.
Bonon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bonon wants to pass to mount but Kabore is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabore is not content to let Bonon control the position.
Kabore regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kabore has an active guard here but Bonon has managed to pass into half guard.
Kabore looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bonon passes to side control.
Kabore is looking to regain half guard here but Bonon keeps moving and retains side control.
Bonon is looking to take a break and control but Kabore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bonon advances nicely into full mount.
Kabore is trying to escape the mount.
Bonon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kabore is holding on tight.
Kabore is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kabore manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Bonon clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kabore lands a jab to Bonon's midsection.
Bonon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kabore is looking to clinch.
Bonon closes the distance and pushes Kabore back into the cage.
Bonon wants a takedown.
Bonon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kabore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bonon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kabore, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kabore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Bonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kabore can't break the clinch.
Bonon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kabore tries to improve position but can't.
Bonon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kabore!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kabore stops Bonon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bonon avoids the attempt from Kabore to control.
Kabore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kabore keeps trying to improve his position.
Kabore tries to hold on but Bonon postures up.
Kabore might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bonon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kabore is looking to improve his position but Bonon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonon trying to control but Kabore is having none of it.
Bonon controlling the pace for now.
Bonon moves to back control.
Kabore trying to control the hands but Bonon won't let him.
Bonon tightening his grip on Kabore, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonon wants to control but Kabore is keeping busy.
Kabore is in bad spot here.
Bonon is not going to allow Kabore to sit and survive in this position.
Kabore wants to escape the position.
What can Kabore do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kabore tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bonon doesn't have the hooks in and Kabore manages to turn into his guard.
Bonon wants to stand and escape but Kabore is having none of it.
Bonon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kabore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kabore is looking to stand up but Bonon won't let him.
Kabore is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bonon trying to keep a closed guard but Kabore is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Bonon had his way with Moussa Kabore in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Kabore misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Kabore both land. Nice combination.
Kabore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonon checks a low kick from Kabore.
Bonon wants to clinch.
Bonon shoots in looking for a takedown but Kabore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bonon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kabore is defended easily by Bonon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kabore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barry Bonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonon shoots and misses
and Kabore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Bonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bonon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bonon misses with a takedown attempt - Kabore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kabore thinks about the counter body kick.
Bonon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kabore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bonon thinking.
Kabore tries to clinch up but Bonon circles away and keeps his distance.
Kabore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonon closes the distance and clinches.
Kabore drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bonon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bonon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kabore.
Bonon drives through with a takedown into Kabore's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kabore keeping moving, preventing Bonon from controlling successfully.
Bonon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kabore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kabore looking for a sweep. Not yet Kabore, not yet.
Bonon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Prizm Jiu Jitsu & MMA inform us that Kabore has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kabore looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabore is looking to stand up but Bonon isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bonon needs to keep his hands up - Kabore had a free shot at his head there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonon.
Bonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonon feinted with a counter takedown.
Bonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kabore defends it nicely.
Kabore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonon rather than just go for the knockout.
Kabore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Kabore. No joy for Bonon on that attempt.
Bonon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kabore did well to prevent Bonon getting side control.
Kabore looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonon is just content to waste time from the top position. Kabore takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kabore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kabore is retaining full guard.
Bonon is working hard here to advance position.
Moussa Kabore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kabore keeping moving, preventing Bonon from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonon is sitting in close to Kabore's body. Kabore has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bonon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bonon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kabore.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moussa Kabore!
Moussa Kabore is the new lightweight champion!
Moussa Kabore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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