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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francois Bourbon (ranked 5153 p4p, 3822 weight class) and Bogdan Sosalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogdan Sosalov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francois Bourbon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bogdan Sosalov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourbon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bourbon manages to break the clinch.
Bourbon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sosalov circles away quickly and effectively.
Bourbon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sosalov to the mat! Sosalov manages to get full guard.
Sosalov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bourbon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sosalov striking off his back but it's not causing Bourbon any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon wanted to stand there but Sosalov had control of the position.
Bourbon wants to control from the top but Sosalov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourbon is looking to stand up but Sosalov won't let him.
Sosalov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sosalov keeping moving, preventing Bourbon from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sosalov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bourbon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sosalov somewhat.
Sosalov leaves Bourbon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sosalov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bourbon's waist but Bourbon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sosalov off to one side.
Sosalov closes the distance and clinches up with Bourbon, looking for a takedown. Sosalov pushes Bourbon against the cage but Bourbon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francois Bourbon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Sosalov.
Bourbon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosalov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sosalov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bourbon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sosalov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sosalov postures up in Bourbon's guard and throws a big left but Bourbon blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourbon is trying to control the position but Sosalov postures up.
Sosalov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bourbon trying to control the position here.
Bourbon is breathing heavily.
Bourbon trying to control the position.
Sosalov trying to control but Bourbon is working from the bottom.
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.
Sosalov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sosalov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sosalov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bourbon can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
That was a close round but I would say that Francois Bourbon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sosalov tries a head kick but it misses.
Bourbon dives in and scores a takedown into Sosalov's guard.
Bourbon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bourbon is looking to stand up but Sosalov won't let him.
Sosalov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bourbon wanted to stand there but Sosalov had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosalov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sosalov looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosalov controlling Bourbon's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bourbon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sosalov wants to counter with a clinch but Bourbon pushes him away.
Bourbon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sosalov throws a counter combo.
Bourbon tries to sprawl but Sosalov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sosalov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sosalov is trying to control the action in half guard but Bourbon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bourbon is trying to stand back up but Sosalov is controlling him
Sosalov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bourbon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bourbon tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourbon gets full guard.
Sosalov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourbon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sosalov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bourbon shoots in but no luck this time.
Sosalov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bourbon's guard.
Sosalov postures up.
Sosalov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bourbon working a defensive guard here.
Sosalov pushing down on Bourbon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bogdan Sosalov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosalov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bourbon!
Sosalov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bourbon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sosalov on the ground.
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.
Bourbon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bourbon is looking to improve his position but Sosalov isn't that keen on the idea.
Sosalov trying to control but Bourbon is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosalov with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bogdan Sosalov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sosalov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bourbon avoids it really well and circles away.
Bourbon instigates a clinch.
Bourbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sosalov jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosalov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bourbon's guard.
Sosalov trying to control but Bourbon is working from the bottom.
Bourbon has his hands on Sosalov's head, controlling the position.
Sosalov gets to his feet - Bourbon follows without any prompting.
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.
Bourbon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sosalov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bourbon pulls Sosalov into guard.
Bourbon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sosalov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sosalov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bourbon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sosalov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sosalov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosalov tries to pass to full mount but Bourbon defends it.
Bourbon trying to control here.
Sosalov is looking to advance position but Bourbon won't allow it.
Sosalov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourbon is controlling Sosalov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bourbon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sosalov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sosalov shoots in for a double leg but Bourbon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bourbon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sosalov goes for a double leg but Bourbon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bourbon continues to drive forward.
Francois Bourbon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Sosalov.
Sosalov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bourbon works over Sosalov's head and body with a nice combination.
Sosalov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bourbon swivels and escapes.
Bourbon looks to land a combination but Sosalov avoids it well.
Sosalov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bourbon sprawls well initially but Sosalov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bourbon has his hands clasped together around Sosalov's back. He's all about the action.
Sosalov is trying to control the action in half guard but Bourbon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francois Bourbon.
I think Bourbon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francois Bourbon!
A very excited looking Francois Bourbon 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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