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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Bartlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Andrew and Wada Blood - Irie. Bartlet has chosen FM - 1 O'clock Tomorrow as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 cm
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164 lbs
23 - 4 - 0 |
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170 cm
31
170 lbs
21 - 9 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Boma! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Josiah Bartlet! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bartlet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boma will feel that in the morning. Boma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bartlet. Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartlet throws out the jab. Bartlet throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves into the clinch. Boma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boma lands a shot to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartlet. Bartlet misses with a body punch.
Bartlet digs a right hand underneath Boma's ribcage. Boma let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bartlet tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
Bartlet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boma is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right from Boma. Bartlet tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
A short right from Bartlet. Bartlet working hard to break the clinch. Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartlet scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bartlet is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boma pulls him back up using the underhooks. Oscar Boma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet. Bartlet is working for takedown but Boma is calmly controlling the position for now. Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartlet backwards. Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartlet uses good head movement to avoid it. Bartlet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head. Boma is pressed up against the cage. Bartlet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boma down to the mat. Boma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Bartlet scores with a kick to the midsection. Boma defending well as Bartlet loads up on a big left hand. Bartlet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bartlet rushes Boma and presses him up against the cage. Bartlet is looking to break free of the clinch but Boma has double underhooks. Bartlet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bartlet can turn it around. Bartlet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boma misses with a hook from the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boma. A hook to the body from Bartlet.
Boma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. With the fighters up against the cage, Bartlet throws an elbow but misses. A quick uppercut on the inside from Boma. Bartlet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma is pushing Bartlet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Boma prevents Bartlet from breaking the clinch. Bartlet lands with a left to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice body punch from Bartlet - that landed with a thud.
Bartlet tightens his grip and picks Boma up, before dumping him to the ground. Boma manages to land in guard. Boma has his feet on Bartlet's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. A jab from Bartlet misses. Boma is looking to counter the offense by Bartlet and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartlet. Bartlet closes the distance and clinches. Boma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bartlet has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Boma is trying to keep an underhook but Bartlet manages to get the takedown into half guard. Boma regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bartlet. Bartlet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boma managing to control the position. Bartlet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bartlet wants to pass the guard but Boma is keeping the position. Bartlet throws an elbow that misses. Boma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bartlet's guard. Nice move by Boma! Bartlet is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Bartlet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josiah Bartlet will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bartlet looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Boma manages to escape and get back to his feet! Bartlet tries to clinch but fails miserably and Boma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A head kick misses from Bartlet. Boma is looking to counter with head kicks. Josiah Bartlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartlet feints the counter takedown. Boma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartlet. Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartlet. Boma is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bartlet tries to score with a low kick but Boma moves his leg out of the way. As Bartlet tries to get set, Boma tries to push him back and clinch up but Bartlet manages to avoid the attempt. Bartlet closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boma to the mat! Boma manages to get full guard. Bartlet wants to control from the top but Boma keeps moving. Bartlet looking to sit in guard and control but Boma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Boma looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bartlet wants to sweep but no luck. Boma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Bartlet pulls Boma in close to prevent any damage. Boma is looking to advance position but Bartlet has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Bartlet sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boma is working to get back to half guard.
Bartlet working away from the top, dropping strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boma blocking the ground and pound. Boma is trying desperately to improve position. Bartlet misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bartlet looking to finish with strikes here!
Bartlet throwing strikes but Boma uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Bartlet is nestled in close to Boma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bartlet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bartlet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Josiah Bartlet has got the better of the ground game so far. Bartlet prevents Boma from standing back up.
Boma keeps control of the position for the meantime. Boma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bartlet throwing shots but Boma is blocking nicely. Boma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bartlet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bartlet's back! I really don't envy Bartlet right now.
Bartlet looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Boma biding his time, controlling Bartlet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josiah Bartlet will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good work by Boma as he checks the leg kick. Bartlet forces Boma back against the cage and clinches. Boma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bartlet tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartlet. Bartlet wants to get back to striking at distance but Boma won't allow it.
Boma avoiding damage as Bartlet throws knees to the body.
Bartlet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bartlet wants to break free but Boma has control.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Bartlet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma digs a right hand underneath Bartlet's ribcage. Bartlet let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bartlet tries to break free but Boma pushes him back against the cage. Bartlet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bartlet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Boma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartlet thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bartlet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bartlet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bartlet digs a good body shot into Boma's ribs. Bartlet throws a leg kick that is checked and Boma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Bartlet throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily. Boma leaves Bartlet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Bartlet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bartlet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bartlet connects with a leg kick. Boma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Boma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bartlet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Oscar Boma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boma throws a head kick that misses. Bartlet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Josiah Bartlet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bartlet throws a chopping leg kick but Boma manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Boma throws a quick counter head kick but Bartlet was just out of range. Bartlet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boma. Boma blocks a head kick by Bartlet.
Bartlet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartlet. Bartlet misses with a lunging right hand
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bartlet throws a head kick that misses and Boma counters with a three punch combo that has Bartlet backing up. Bartlet nods at Boma to acknowledge the strikes. Bartlet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Boma circles away from the clinch attempt and Boma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bartlet moves forwards but Boma connects with a nice, crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bartlet throws a leg kick and Boma counters with a leg kick. Bartlet connects with a nice looking jab.
Bartlet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bartlet has his takedown stuffed and Boma counters with a straight right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Boma clearly takes that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bartlet is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Boma Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Bartlet is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Oscar Boma! Oscar Boma retains his lightweight title! Oscar Boma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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