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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paris Dejesus (ranked 24775 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Boom (ranked 4645 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Boom will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paris Dejesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samuel Boom!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom throws a sloppy head kick and Dejesus moves out of range easily.
Dejesus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boom sprawls and moves away.
Boom throws a head kick but Dejesus moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Boom.
Dejesus could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boom misses with a body kick.
And Dejesus counters with a quick kick to the body but Boom blocks it.
Boom closes the distance and pushes Dejesus back into the cage.
Boom is trying to force a seperation but Dejesus has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dejesus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boom fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dejesus tries to break the clinch but Boom is controlling the position.
Dejesus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boom is defending well.
Boom pulls Dejesus into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boom has his feet on Dejesus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Samuel Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom shoots for a double leg takedown but Dejesus sprawls well. He's pushed Boom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom fails with a takedown attempt.
Paris Dejesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Boom.
Boom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dejesus wants to take the fight to the mat but Boom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dejesus is working for takedown but Boom is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dejesus has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Dejesus.
Boom ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boom no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boom is working an open guard so Dejesus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boom closes the distance and clinches up with Dejesus, looking for a takedown. Boom pushes Dejesus against the cage but Dejesus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dejesus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dejesus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dejesus somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom moves into the clinch.
Dejesus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dejesus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dejesus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom decides to pull guard.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dejesus stands and steps away. Boom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice takedown defense from Boom. No joy for Dejesus on that attempt.
Dejesus is breathing heavily.
Boom fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom shoots for a double leg takedown but Dejesus sprawls well. He's pushed Boom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom shoots for a double leg takedown but Dejesus sprawls well. He's pushed Boom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dejesus attempts a counter takedown but Boom avoids it well and moves away.
Boom lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus gets tackled into the cage by Boom. Boom maintains the clinch.
The referee calls for Dejesus to work.
Dejesus stalling.
Boom jumps guard but Dejesus stands there with Boom around his waist. Boom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dejesus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dejesus is working for takedown but Boom is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom fails to pull guard.
Boom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dejesus smiles and moves away.
Boom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Boom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dejesus, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dejesus jumps guard but Boom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boom avoids the elbow strike from Dejesus, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dejesus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dejesus wants to take the fight to the mat but Boom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paris Dejesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom jumps guard.
Boom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dejesus gets to his feet - Boom follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dejesus stuffs the takedown.
Boom dips to his left and cracks Dejesus with an uppercut!
Dejesus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boom.
Boom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dejesus sprawls well. Dejesus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boom gets slowly back to his feet.
Dejesus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boom sprawls and moves away.
Boom is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Dejesus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus gets tackled into the cage by Boom. Boom maintains the clinch.
Boom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dejesus is looking to control Boom's arms but Boom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dejesus has his back to the cage.
Dejesus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boom is trying to drag Dejesus to the mat but Dejesus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee calls for Dejesus to work.
Boom tries to pull guard but Dejesus won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Dejesus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boom lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus fails to pull guard.
Dejesus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dejesus ducks right into an uppercut from Boom.
Boom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom darts in looking for a takedown but Dejesus gets double underhooks and turns Boom into the cage.
Boom shoots in looking for a takedown but Dejesus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dejesus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boom sprawls and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dejesus as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus avoids the head kick by Boom.
Dejesus shoots for a takedown but Boom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dejesus.
Nice sprawl there from Dejesus as Boom shoots in.
Boom shoots for a double leg takedown but Dejesus sprawls well. He's pushed Boom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dejesus instigates a clinch.
Boom tries to pull guard but Dejesus won't allow it.
Dejesus stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Boom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Boom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dejesus as he jumps to the side.
Dejesus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck for Boom with that takedown attempt.
Dejesus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom moves into the clinch.
Dejesus breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dejesus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boom has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dejesus is on him like a limpet, forcing Boom back against the cage.
Boom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dejesus tries for a takedown but Boom manages to get underhooks.
Boom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dejesus is defending well for now.
Dejesus has Boom pushed against the cage.
Dejesus is trying to break free.
Dejesus looking to stall.
Boom can't break the clinch.
Dejesus stops a takedown attempt from Boom.
Paris Dejesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Boom.
Dejesus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dejesus has Boom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dejesus walks away with a smile on his face. Boom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boom moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom pulls guard.
Boom is pulling down on Dejesus's head to control his posture.
Dejesus stopping the sweep attempt from Boom.
Dejesus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dejesus is looking to clinch but Boom is avoiding it.
Samuel Boom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dejesus stalling against the cage.
Dejesus slowing the pace effectively.
Dejesus gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Boom slowing the pace effectively.
Boom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom darts in and clinches Dejesus up against the cage.
Dejesus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dejesus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dejesus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boom wants to slow Dejesus down by chopping away at his legs.
Boom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dejesus back to the cage. Boom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Samuel Boom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dejesus is looking to control Boom's arms but Boom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dejesus has his back to the cage.
Paris Dejesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dejesus has a couple of punches blocked by Boom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Boom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Boom!
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RATING
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