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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Ousmane (ranked 429 p4p, 101 weight class) and Remi Chavaski (ranked 59 p4p, 17 weight class). Remi Chavaski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kofi Ousmane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remi Chavaski!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ousmane misses with a hook
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown. Ousmane fights it but they end up in guard.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ousmane being controlled here, momentarily.
Chavaski trying to control but Ousmane is working from the bottom.
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ousmane is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski trying to control but Ousmane is working from the bottom.
Chavaski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Ousmane is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ousmane keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chavaski dives in and grabs Ousmane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ousmane pushes down on Chavaski's head and hops out.
Kofi Ousmane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavaski shoots in for a double leg but Ousmane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ousmane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavaski.
Chavaski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ousmane throws a body punch but Chavaski moves out of range.
Ousmane just misses with a punch to the body.
Ousmane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ousmane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ousmane throws a jab when Chavaski was well out of range.
Chavaski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kofi Ousmane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane takes a swing at Chavaski's ribcage but misses.
Chavaski with the counter takedown but Ousmane avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chavaski or perhaps it was just good defense by Ousmane, which made it look bad.
Kofi Ousmane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Chavaski.
Ousmane throws a body punch but Chavaski moves out of range.
Ousmane swings for the body but Chavaski moves out of range.
Chavaski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavaski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ousmane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chavaski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chavaski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ousmane manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ousmane keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavaski is looking to advance position but Ousmane won't allow it.
Chavaski seems to be working for a kimura but Ousmane defends the submission attempt.
Chavaski trying to pass the guard but Ousmane defending well.
Ousmane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chavaski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chavaski's back!
Ousmane controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski tries to break free.
Chavaski has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ousmane biding his time, controlling Chavaski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Ousmane dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Ousmane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chavaski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ousmane throws a hook to the side of Chavaski's head but Chavaski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chavaski avoids the body shot from Ousmane.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ousmane takes a swing at Chavaski's ribcage but misses.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ousmane misses the jab.
Chavaski tries to counter with a clinch but Ousmane shakes him off and moves away.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Ousmane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavaski counters with a single leg into guard. Ousmane didn't expect that.
Chavaski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ousmane dives on top into guard.
Ousmane stays in close to Chavaski's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ousmane passes Chavaski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavaski manages to get to full guard.
Chavaski looking to control.
Chavaski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ousmane stacks Chavaski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ousmane!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chavaski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ousmane scoring with punches and elbows.
Chavaski is looking to regain half guard here but Ousmane keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Ousmane politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ousmane prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chavaski struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane trying to control the position but Chavaski is working away.
Chavaski is looking to regain half guard here but Ousmane keeps moving and retains side control.
Ousmane is looking to take a break and control but Chavaski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ousmane controlling the position from side mount.
Chavaski tries to control but Ousmane manages to take his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ousmane controlling well, preventing Chavaski from escaping the position.
Ousmane is riding his opponent, not letting Chavaski buck him off.
Ousmane scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Chavaski is looking for a way out.
Ousmane controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavaski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Ousmane dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavaski is just out of range.
Chavaski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ousmane.
Chavaski closes the distance and clinches up with Ousmane, looking for a takedown. Chavaski pushes Ousmane against the cage but Ousmane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ousmane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavaski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ousmane as he jumps to the side.
Ousmane scores with a body shot.
Ousmane misses the jab.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ousmane 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.
Chavaski looking to sit in guard and control but Ousmane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ousmane passes Chavaski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavaski is looking to improve his position.
Ousmane drops an elbow to the side of Chavaski's head.
Chavaski is trying is best to control the position here.
Chavaski is trying to maintain the position but Ousmane is very close to passing his half guard.
Ousmane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ousmane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ousmane.
Ousmane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Ousmane.
Chavaski is looking for a sweep. Ousmane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chavaski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavaski with the counter takedown but Ousmane avoids it easily.
Ousmane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ousmane loads up on a big right hand but Chavaski slips the punch.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chavaski shoots in but Ousmane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kofi Ousmane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Chavaski.
That's four 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.
Ousmane loads up on a big right hand but Chavaski slips the punch.
Chavaski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chavaski shoots in for a double leg but Ousmane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ousmane throws a hook but Chavaski avoids it easily.
Ousmane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ousmane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavaski moves away.
Chavaski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ousmane defends it well.
Chavaski slips a straight right by Ousmane.
Ousmane scores with a jab. Chavaski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the body from Ousmane misses
and Chavaski counters with a single leg into guard. Ousmane didn't expect that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavaski looking to sit in guard and control but Ousmane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ousmane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Ousmane clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chavaski shoots for a double leg takedown but Ousmane sprawls well. He's pushed Chavaski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ousmane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavaski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chavaski shoots in and drives through. Ousmane sprawls well.
Chavaski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kofi Ousmane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Chavaski.
Chavaski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ousmane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chavaski scrambles back to his feet.
Ousmane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavaski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Chavaski tries to counter it with a takedown but Ousmane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kofi Ousmane is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavaski.
Chavaski shoots in but no luck this time.
Ousmane throws a body shot but no joy.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavaski manages to avoid it.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ousmane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ousmane throws a body punch but Chavaski moves out of range.
Ousmane misses with a wild body shot.
Chavaski slips under a jab.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chavaski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ousmane sprawls well initially but Chavaski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chavaski tries to pass to full mount but Ousmane defends it.
Chavaski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski is looking to advance position but Ousmane won't allow it.
Chavaski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ousmane is refusing to be controlled, as Chavaski sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ousmane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ousmane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavaski is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavaski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chavaski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chavaski trying to control but Ousmane is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Ousmane throws the left hand but Chavaski avoids the punch easily.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chavaski drops his hands momentarily and Ousmane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chavaski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ousmane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavaski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ousmane pulls Chavaski in close to prevent any damage.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ousmane has his hands on Chavaski's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kofi Ousmane will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ousmane misses with a wild body shot.
Ousmane misses with a hook.
Ousmane cracks Chavaski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chavaski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ousmane.
Chavaski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ousmane swings for the body but Chavaski moves out of range.
And Chavaski tries to counter it with a takedown but Ousmane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chavaski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ousmane.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Chavaski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ousmane.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ousmane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavaski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ousmane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chavaski counters with a takedown into side control.
Chavaski trying to control the position but Ousmane is working away.
Remi Chavaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavaski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ousmane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kofi Ousmane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski looking to control but instead Ousmane has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ousmane is trying is best to control the position here.
Chavaski is trying to work for a kimura but Ousmane is defending well.
Chavaski wants to advance to full mount but Ousmane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Ousmane keeps moving.
Chavaski with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ousmane just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavaski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ousmane scores with a shot to the body.
Ousmane misses with a straight left.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Ousmane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavaski wants to counter with a clinch but Ousmane pushes him away.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavaski manages to avoid it.
Chavaski wants to counter the offense by Ousmane and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski slips under a jab from Ousmane.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
Ousmane misses with an uppercut. Chavaski saw that one coming.
Chavaski with the counter takedown but Ousmane avoids it easily.
Chavaski slips a jab from Ousmane.
Chavaski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ousmane lands with a cross.
Ousmane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chavaski.
Chavaski misses with a hook. Ousmane ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Ousmane.
Ousmane throws a big shot that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chavaski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kofi Ousmane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ousmane, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:46
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kofi Ousmane!
Kofi Ousmane is the new lightweight champion!
Kofi Ousmane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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