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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bo Xerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Napoleon Bonaparte is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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170 cm
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150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Xerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Napoleon Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaparte shoots in but Xerman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Xerman misses.
No luck for Bonaparte with that takedown attempt.
Bonaparte fails with a takedown attempt.
Bo Xerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Xerman misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Xerman.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xerman moves away.
Bonaparte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xerman looks to land a combination but Bonaparte avoids it well.
Bo Xerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Xerman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonaparte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xerman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bonaparte fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xerman drops Bonaparte with a beautiful combination! Bonaparte stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Xerman is looking for the KO!
Bonaparte is rocked!
It looks like Napoleon Bonaparte has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonaparte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xerman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Xerman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xerman throws a sloppy head kick and Bonaparte moves out of range easily.
Xerman throws a leg kick but Bonaparte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bonaparte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonaparte has managed to clinch.
Bonaparte's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bonaparte manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Xerman trying to control but Bonaparte is working from the bottom.
Xerman is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonaparte has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonaparte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bonaparte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bonaparte is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xerman keeping moving, preventing Bonaparte from controlling successfully.
Bonaparte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xerman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xerman pulls Bonaparte in close to his closed guard and prevents Bonaparte from doing any damage or advancing position.
Xerman keeping moving, preventing Bonaparte from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Xerman is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonaparte is looking to take a break and control but Xerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bonaparte working away.
Xerman looks to move to half guard but instead Bonaparte has passed into mount! Damn!
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.
Bonaparte wants to finish this one by submission but Xerman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bonaparte.
Xerman is looking to get to half guard.
Bonaparte unloads with some shots from mount but Xerman bucks and avoids them well.
Bonaparte takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bonaparte is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Xerman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Bonaparte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xerman throws a wild body kick that Bonaparte sees coming a mile off.
A right-left combo lands from Xerman.
Xerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonaparte throws out the jab.
Xerman misses with a few strikes there.
Xerman swinging wildly here.
Xerman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte leaves Xerman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xerman. Bonaparte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonaparte rushes Xerman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonaparte jumps guard but Xerman stands there with Bonaparte around his waist. Bonaparte gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bonaparte is stalling here.
Bonaparte can't get the takedown.
Bo Xerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Bonaparte slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bonaparte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xerman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xerman lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Bonaparte controlling the action here.
Xerman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonaparte is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte wants to take a breather but Xerman is having none of it.
Xerman tries to get to full guard but Bonaparte has control of the leg.
Bonaparte is nestled in close to Xerman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bonaparte thows a huge punch but Xerman dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bonaparte lands a nice short elbow.
Xerman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xerman defends it well.
Bonaparte is taking a breather. Xerman 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.
Bonaparte wants to pass the guard but Xerman is defending well.
Bonaparte is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xerman strikes from the bottom but Bonaparte uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Xerman is trying to control Bonaparte's posture but Bonaparte avoids it.
Bonaparte trying to control the position but Xerman is working away.
You can see the frustration on Xerman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Bonaparte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Bonaparte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bonaparte shoots in and bounces Xerman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bonaparte is pushing down on Xerman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xerman is fighting to maintain full guard but Bonaparte has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bonaparte takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bonaparte is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xerman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xerman wants to control but Bonaparte is keeping busy.
Bonaparte is trying to control the action in half guard but Xerman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Napoleon Bonaparte.
Xerman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xerman lands a nice hook to Bonaparte's body. Bonaparte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xerman stalks Bonaparte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bonaparte's face. Bonaparte staggers backwards, shaken.
Bonaparte shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bonaparte showed some decent athleticism there.
Bonaparte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonaparte stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xerman wants to improve his position but Bonaparte is controlling well.
Bonaparte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xerman keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Xerman has a hand on Bonaparte's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bonaparte takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Xerman tries to reverse the position but Bonaparte maintains control.
Bonaparte is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Xerman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bonaparte landing shots from mount.
Bonaparte throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Xerman because Bonaparte loaded up on that one.
Bonaparte working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Xerman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Xerman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Xerman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xerman tries to get out of the position.
Bonaparte controlling the pace for now.
Xerman can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Bonaparte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonaparte 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Bonaparte!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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