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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bot Botanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Mousaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousaki has chosen souljacker as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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182 cm
26
177 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bot Botanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenji Mousaki!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousaki throws a hook but Botanovic blocks it.
Mousaki thows a body shot but no joy.
Botanovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left and a right from Mousaki both land. Nice combination.
Botanovic tries for a takedown but Mousaki circles away easily
letting Mousaki counter with a right hand.
Mousaki misses with a hook. Botanovic ducked under it nicely.
Botanovic thows a leg kick but Mousaki checks it
and Mousaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mousaki throws a leg kick
and Botanovic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Botanovic is looking to take a break and control but Mousaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mousaki is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botanovic wants to control but Mousaki is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Botanovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mousaki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Bot Botanovic wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Botanovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Botanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mousaki.
Botanovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Botanovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Botanovic fails to land the takedown.
Botanovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mousaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Kenji Mousaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mousaki throws a right hand that Botanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Botanovic also avoids with ease.
Mousaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Botanovic. Botanovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Botanovic defending well as Mousaki loads up on a big left hand.
Botanovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mousaki.
Botanovic has his takedown stuffed
and Mousaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bot Botanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botanovic slips a jab from Mousaki.
Mousaki throws an overhand right that lands on Botanovic's shoulder, as Botanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Mousaki checks the leg kick.
Botanovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mousaki is being controlled here.
Botanovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mousaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mousaki wants to control but Botanovic postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botanovic is looking to take a break and control but Mousaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Botanovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Botanovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mousaki is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bot Botanovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mousaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Botanovic throws a front kick aimed at Mousaki's knee but Mousaki avoids it well.
Botanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mousaki.
Mousaki throws a right hand that Botanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Botanovic also avoids with ease.
Mousaki dips to his left and cracks Botanovic with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Mousaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mousaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Botanovic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Botanovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mousaki as he avoids it easily.
Botanovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousaki tries for a takedown but Botanovic circles away easily
and Botanovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mousaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Botanovic is just out of range.
Botanovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mousaki. That did some damage!
Botanovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mousaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Botanovic checks a leg kick.
Botanovic throws a head kick that Mousaki semi-blocks.
A leg kick checked by Mousaki.
Mousaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Botanovic counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botanovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mousaki checks it well.
Botanovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Botanovic trying to control but Mousaki is working from the bottom.
Mousaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Botanovic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mousaki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Botanovic has Mousaki in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousaki advances to half guard.
Botanovic is looking for a sweep. Mousaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mousaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Botanovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mousaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Botanovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mousaki tries to pass to full mount but Botanovic defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Botanovic is staying active underneath Mousaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Botanovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mousaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Botanovic looking for submissions off his back.
Mousaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mousaki is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Botanovic working for a triangle but Mousaki defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bot Botanovic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Botanovic moves in looking to clinch but Mousaki pushes him off.
Mousaki throws a lazy right hand but Botanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Botanovic throws a front kick that sends Mousaki stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Botanovic throws a head kick that misses.
Botanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mousaki is defended easily by Botanovic.
A clash of legs there as Mousaki blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mousaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Botanovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick from Botanovic misses.
Mousaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Botanovic at a distance.
Mousaki scores with a body shot.
Mousaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Botanovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Botanovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mousaki tries to avoid it but Botanovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mousaki to the ground. Mousaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousaki throws a hook to the side of Botanovic's head but Botanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Botanovic moves forwards but Mousaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mousaki misses with an uppercut
and Botanovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Botanovic.
Bot Botanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Botanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mousaki.
Botanovic tries to land a leg kick but Mousaki saw it coming and moves away.
Botanovic avoids the body shot from Mousaki.
Botanovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mousaki blocks a head kick by Botanovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Botanovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mousaki's calf.
Botanovic throws a head kick but Mousaki moves out of range.
Botanovic moves out of range as Mousaki strikes.
Botanovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mousaki counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Botanovic.
Mousaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Botanovic is just out of range.
Mousaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousaki taking a break here but Botanovic is having none of it and regains half guard.
Botanovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mousaki pulls his head out easily.
Kenji Mousaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Botanovic looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mousaki passes into side control!
Mousaki swings around for an armbar but Botanovic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mousaki's guard.
Bot Botanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mousaki trying to keep a closed guard but Botanovic is proving a slippery customer.
Mousaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Botanovic is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenji Mousaki.
Well Botanovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bot Botanovic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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