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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Claudemir Bonanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrick King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Kendrick King has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claudemir Bonanza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kendrick King!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bonanza.
Bonanza controlling the position from side mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Bonanza keeps moving and retains side control.
King manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bonanza's best efforts.
King is looking to control Bonanza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
Bonanza wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
Bonanza trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
Bonanza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonanza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
King wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is pressing down on Bonanza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonanza defends it easily.
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonanza defends it easily.
Bonanza trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Bonanza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonanza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonanza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King keeping full guard, as Bonanza tries to pass.
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonanza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King keeping moving, preventing Bonanza from controlling successfully.
King is looking for a triangle but Bonanza pushes his legs off easily.
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonanza defends it easily.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Bonanza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonanza is one step ahead there.
King working for submissions but it's allowed Bonanza to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King looks winded!
Bonanza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King wants to control but Bonanza is keeping busy.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bonanza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Bonanza seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
Bonanza is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
Bonanza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudemir Bonanza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bonanza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King struggling a bit here.
Bonanza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King is trying to get back to half guard.
Bonanza moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza tries to control but King wriggling away.
Bonanza seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but King is holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King regains half guard.
Bonanza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King tries to roll over but Bonanza keeps him under control.
Bonanza is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
Bonanza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bonanza is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
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.
Bonanza is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
Bonanza prevents King from improving his position.
Bonanza passes to side control.
King manages to get back to half guard.
King wants to improve his position but Bonanza is controlling well.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is breathing heavily.
King is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bonanza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bonanza's back!
Bonanza staying busy and making it hard for King to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King doesn't have the hooks in and Bonanza manages to turn into his guard.
Bonanza trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King managing to control the position.
Bonanza advances position into side control!
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bonanza trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Claudemir Bonanza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonanza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bonanza is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonanza tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
King is keen to just control but Bonanza is a slippery customer.
Bonanza moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudemir Bonanza dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bonanza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonanza is working away from the top position though.
Bonanza uses his free foot to push down on King's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for King.
Bonanza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bonanza working for a guillotine from mount but King is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bonanza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
King is trying desperately to improve position.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bonanza looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
King keeps trying to improve his position.
King tries to hold on but Bonanza pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza controlling his opponent.
King tries to lock up and control but Bonanza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bonanza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King regains half guard.
King tries to roll over but Bonanza keeps him under control.
Bonanza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bonanza.
Bonanza not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to control but can't.
King is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bonanza is staying active.
Bonanza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King is looking for a sweep. Bonanza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bonanza in particular looking to stall.
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.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Bonanza sits in half guard.
King is looking to improve his position.
Bonanza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bonanza wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
King looking for submissions off his back.
Bonanza seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudemir Bonanza clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonanza.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Bonanza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonanza tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonanza to the ground. Bonanza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
Claudemir Bonanza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrick King.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Bonanza on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Bonanza as King shoots in.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Bonanza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonanza wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bonanza pushes down on King's leg and manages to get into half guard.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Bonanza seems content to control.
Bonanza trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonanza moves into full mount! King won't be happy about that!
Bonanza trying to control but King is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
King is looking to get to half guard.
Bonanza wants to take King's back but he can't do it this time.
King is looking to improve his position but Bonanza isn't that keen on the idea.
King wants to hold on but Bonanza pushes him away.
Bonanza trying to control but King is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bonanza working for a guillotine from mount but King is in no mood to give up.
Bonanza looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bonanza working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bonanza looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
Bonanza trying to control but King is having none of it.
Bonanza avoids the attempt from King to control.
King is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudemir Bonanza had his way with Kendrick King in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonanza avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonanza.
King feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bonanza or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King shoots in for a takedown but Bonanza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonanza shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King gets the takedown into side control.
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bonanza, who protects the arm well.
King is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bonanza tries to bench press King off him but King keeps the position.
Bonanza parries the strikes from King easily there. King is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bonanza to escape.
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bonanza manages to work his way to half guard, despite King's best efforts.
King thows a huge punch but Bonanza dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bonanza manages to get to full guard.
Bonanza is trying to control the position but King postures up.
Bonanza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
King looking for submissions off his back.
Bonanza has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can King defend it? Bonanza steps over the head and cranks it - King is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bonanza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Claudemir Bonanza!
Claudemir Bonanza retains his welterweight title!
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