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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Wax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ouje Bougoumou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Wax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ouje Bougoumou!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bougoumou defending well as Wax loads up on a big left hand.
Bougoumou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bougoumou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wax wants to clinch up but Bougoumou keeps it at a distance.
Wax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at logans fight team in the buildup to the fight.
Wax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bougoumou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bougoumou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wax.
Bougoumou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bougoumou fails to land the takedown.
Bougoumou cracks Wax with a good jab.
Bougoumou looks to land a combination but Wax avoids it well.
Wax is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wax dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bougoumou. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bougoumou gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bougoumou with the ground and pound but Wax regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bougoumou wants to work for an arm triangle but Wax is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wax.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bougoumou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bougoumou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bougoumou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bougoumou throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bougoumou trying to control but Wax is working from the bottom.
Bougoumou throws a strike but Wax rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wax slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou keeping moving, preventing Wax from controlling successfully.
Wax controlling from the top position.
Bougoumou working for a triangle but Wax defends it easily.
Bougoumou told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bougoumou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wax wants to control from the top but Bougoumou keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax tries to stand but Bougoumou is controlling from the bottom.
Bougoumou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wax controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bougoumou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bougoumou lands a nice hook to Wax's body. Wax takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Wax.
Bougoumou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bougoumou tries to keep at a distance but Wax has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wax with a knee to the head.
Bougoumou has Wax pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wax manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Charlie Wax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ouje Bougoumou.
Wax working Bougoumou over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bougoumou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wax trying to land knees to the body.
Wax lands with a light punch inside.
Bougoumou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wax tries to land a knee to the head but Bougoumou blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wax.
Bougoumou breaks from the clinch.
Bougoumou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wax swivels and escapes.
Wax throws a quick counter head kick but Bougoumou was just out of range.
Wax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bougoumou's sensitive parts.
Nice cross by Wax.
Sloppy strikes from Bougoumou. Those never looked like landing.
Bougoumou throws a right hand that misses
and Wax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wax throws a big shot that misses.
Wax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bougoumou.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wax.
Wax on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ouje Bougoumou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wax moves in looking to clinch but Bougoumou pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wax dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bougoumou has a takedown stuffed.
Bougoumou shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wax's guard.
Bougoumou preventing the sweep.
Bougoumou trying to control but Wax is working from the bottom.
Bougoumou throws a big right hand that misses.
Bougoumou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wax's head.
Bougoumou throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wax looking to control.
Bougoumou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bougoumou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bougoumou throws an elbow that misses. Wax uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bougoumou's guard. Nice move by Wax!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bougoumou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bougoumou is looking for a triangle but Wax pushes his legs off easily.
Wax not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wax continues to stall.
Wax wanted to stand there but Bougoumou had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bougoumou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wax's guard.
Bougoumou wants to control from the top but Wax keeps moving.
Wax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou won't allow Wax to sweep him here.
Wax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bougoumou throwing strikes but missing.
Wax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bougoumou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bougoumou won't allow Wax to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou advances to half guard.
Bougoumou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wax defending well though.
Bougoumou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bougoumou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bougoumou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bougoumou is just content to waste time from the top position. Wax takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bougoumou.
Wax keeping moving, preventing Bougoumou from controlling successfully.
Bougoumou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bougoumou is looking to work some ground and pound but Wax has wrist control.
Bougoumou postures up in Wax's guard and throws a big left but Wax blocks it.
Bougoumou works over Wax with some ground and pound from guard.
Bougoumou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bougoumou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bougoumou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wax wants to sweep here but Bougoumou controlling him for the moment.
Bougoumou postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bougoumou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bougoumou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ouje Bougoumou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bougoumou misses with a series of wild punches.
Bougoumou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouje Bougoumou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wax takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wax tries to clinch up.
Wax slips a straight right by Bougoumou.
Wax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bougoumou.
Bougoumou looks for a takedown but Wax sprawls well.
Wax is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bougoumou.
Wax throws a lazy right hand but Bougoumou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wax throws out a powerful jab.
Wax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bougoumou lands a right hook to the body.
Bougoumou misses with a double jab.
Jab from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou gets tackled into the cage by Wax. Wax maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bougoumou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bougoumou closes the distance and clinches up with Wax, looking for a takedown. Bougoumou pushes Wax against the cage but Wax circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bougoumou has time to react.
Bougoumou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Charlie Wax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wax avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bougoumou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wax lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wax lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ouje Bougoumou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bougoumou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Charlie Wax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ouje Bougoumou.
Bougoumou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wax is looking to counter the offense by Bougoumou and move into the clinch.
Wax tries to clinch but Bougoumou moves out of range.
Wax tries to clinch up.
Bougoumou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bougoumou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wax's waist but Wax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bougoumou off to one side.
Bougoumou throws a hook to the side of Wax's head but Wax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wax takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bougoumou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bougoumou looks to score with a jab to the body but Wax is just out of range.
Wax seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bougoumou.
Wax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wax!
Bougoumou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bougoumou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wax is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bougoumou's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bougoumou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wax's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wax to regain full guard.
Wax trying to keep a closed guard but Bougoumou is proving a slippery customer.
Wax is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bougoumou is looking to improve his position.
Bougoumou looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Wax is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Wax.
Ouje Bougoumou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wax prevents Bougoumou from improving his position.
Wax trying to control from half guard but Bougoumou is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Wax showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wax 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Wax!
Charlie Wax spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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