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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Sumerod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Bosh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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202 lbs
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199 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Bosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aidan Sumerod!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosh lands with a straight right. Sumerod didn't see that one coming.
Sumerod gets a double leg takedown into Bosh's guard.
Bosh 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.
Sumerod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sumerod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bosh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sumerod trying to control but Bosh is working from the bottom.
Bosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sumerod gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sumerod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sumerod got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bosh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sumerod has managed to get both his arms back between Bosh's legs - danger averted.
Sumerod trying to control the position from guard on top but Bosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sumerod gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumerod doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosh circles away.
Sumerod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sumerod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sumerod pulls guard effortlessly.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bosh wants to control from the top but Sumerod keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumerod manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sumerod misses with an elbow strike.
Sumerod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bosh walks away with a smile on his face. Sumerod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sumerod tries to clinch there but Bosh circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Bosh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chris Bosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosh digs a good hook to Sumerod's body.
Sumerod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bosh connects with a jab.
Bosh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sumerod napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bosh misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bosh cracks Sumerod with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sumerod, who protects the arm well.
Bosh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sumerod has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bosh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sumerod is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sumerod is trying to get back to his feet.
Bosh wants to control but Sumerod is keeping him busy.
Bosh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sumerod regains half guard.
Bosh controlling the action here.
Sumerod pushes Bosh off and gets back to his feet.
Sumerod tries to clinch but Bosh is having none of it.
Bosh tests Sumerod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sumerod is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sumerod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sumerod drives through and clinches with Bosh against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosh blocking some punches.
Sumerod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bosh goes for a takedown attempt but Sumerod pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sumerod blocks a jab.
Sumerod tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sumerod goes for a double leg but Bosh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bosh continues to drive forward.
It looked like Bosh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bosh throws a good cross that connects.
Bosh throws a hook but Sumerod blocks it.
Sumerod instigates a clinch.
Sumerod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bosh avoids a wild elbow strike from Sumerod.
Bosh avoids the elbow strike from Sumerod, against the cage.
Sumerod throws an elbow that misses.
Bosh is trying to trip Sumerod. He has hold of a leg but Sumerod is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bosh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sumerod throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bosh won't allow Sumerod to get back to his feet.
Bosh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sumerod is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bosh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bosh trying to mount his opponent but Sumerod defends it.
Sumerod manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bosh keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bosh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sumerod.
Chris Bosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod.
Sumerod gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bosh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sumerod backwards.
Bosh looking to stall.
Bosh wants a takedown but no success here.
Sumerod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bosh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sumerod gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bosh.
Bosh prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aidan Sumerod will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bosh punishes Sumerod's body with a nice straight punch.
Bosh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sumerod has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bosh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Sumerod lands a nice elbow.
Sumerod pulls guard effortlessly.
Bosh stands up over Sumerod, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Sumerod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sumerod controls Bosh momentarily but Bosh frees himself.
Sumerod wants to stand and escape but Bosh is having none of it.
Bosh landing some decent shots from guard.
Sumerod 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.
Sumerod has momentary wrist control but Bosh slips an elbow through the middle.
Sumerod is looking to stand up but Bosh isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumerod working for a triangle but Bosh defends it easily.
Bosh wants to control from the top but Sumerod keeps moving.
Bosh connects with a couple of short punches.
Aidan Sumerod has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bosh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sumerod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sumerod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sumerod looking for a guillotine here but Bosh defends easily.
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.
Bosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Sumerod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sumerod wants to sweep but no luck.
Bosh distracts Sumerod with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sumerod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bosh trying to control but Sumerod is working from the bottom.
Bosh postures up in Sumerod's guard and throws a big left but Sumerod blocks it.
Sumerod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bosh defends it easily.
Bosh trying to control but Sumerod is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sumerod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bosh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sumerod working for a triangle but Bosh defends it easily.
Bosh tries to free his leg and advance position but Sumerod is retaining full guard.
Sumerod working for a triangle but Bosh defends it easily.
Sumerod is looking for a triangle but Bosh pushes his legs off easily.
Bosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Sumerod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Bosh is really struggling to control Sumerod but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bosh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bosh scores with punches from side control.
Bosh is trying to get an arm triangle but Sumerod is defending well.
Sumerod tries to escape but Bosh is in control.
Sumerod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sumerod is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sumerod is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sumerod is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bosh is controlling him well.
Sumerod gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Bosh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sumerod doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosh circles away.
Bosh is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice uppercut there from Bosh.
Bosh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sumerod on the side of the head.
Sumerod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bosh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bosh fails to land the takedown.
Sumerod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosh throws out the jab.
Sumerod clinches up against the cage.
Sumerod takes a shot to the head.
Bosh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sumerod avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bosh avoids the elbow strike from Sumerod, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumerod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bosh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sumerod backwards.
Sumerod lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bosh lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosh lands a jab to the head.
Bosh throws a shot from downtown. Sumerod moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bosh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sumerod fails with the takedown.
Sumerod moves in looking to clinch but Bosh pushes him off.
Chris Bosh is winning the standup battle so far.
Bosh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sumerod tries to clinch there but Bosh circles away.
Bosh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bosh misses the jab.
Sumerod darts in and clinches Bosh up against the cage.
Sumerod letting Bosh take a breather here.
Sumerod pushes off an throws an elbow but Bosh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sumerod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bosh lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosh takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bosh blocks the elbow strike.
Bosh scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Bosh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bosh.
Bosh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sumerod fails to pull guard.
Chris Bosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod.
Still in the clinch, Sumerod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bosh lands with a light punch inside.
Bosh blocks an elbow strike.
Sumerod gets underhooks to prevent Bosh's takedown attempt.
Bosh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sumerod is rocked!
Sumerod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bosh backwards.
Sumerod is still on wobbly legs! Can Bosh finish him?
Bosh has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sumerod regains guard immediately.
Bosh lands a couple of elbows.
Sumerod wants to sweep here but Bosh controlling him for the moment.
Sumerod is looking for a triangle but Bosh pushes his legs off easily.
Sumerod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bosh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sumerod seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bosh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bosh slips a nice elbow through Sumerod's hands, connecting with Sumerod's forehead.
Bosh trying to control the action but Sumerod is working from the bottom.
Bosh wants to pass the guard but Sumerod is defending well.
Bosh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sumerod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sumerod wants to get back to full guard.
Bosh is taking a breather. Sumerod 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.
Bosh lands with a punch from half guard.
Sumerod is refusing to be controlled, as Bosh sits in half guard.
Sumerod is looking for a sweep. Bosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod trying to control here.
Sumerod has hold of Bosh's hands but Bosh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sumerod is trying to get back to full guard.
Sumerod is trying to maintain the position but Bosh is very close to passing his half guard.
Sumerod is in trouble now - Bosh has advanced to mount!
Bosh jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sumerod is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sumerod and Bosh has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sumerod tries to buck Bosh off but Bosh is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Bosh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bosh 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Bosh!
Our winner, Chris Bosh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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