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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jambe De Bois (ranked 518 p4p, 74 weight class) and Dom Severini (ranked 882 p4p, 128 weight class). De Bois comes to the cage accompanied by Brad Fiedel - Terminator. Dom Severini told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jambe De Bois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dom Severini!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Bois shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Severini throws a body shot but no joy.
Severini stuffs the takedown attempt from De Bois. De Bois gets slowly back to his feet.
Severini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Bois scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Bois working the head with strikes.
De Bois scoring with punches from side control.
Severini dodges the ground and pound from De Bois.
De Bois in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Severini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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!
Severini tries to get to full guard but De Bois has control of the leg.
Severini keeps trying to improve his position.
De Bois throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Bois throwing shots but Severini is blocking nicely.
De Bois thows a huge punch but Severini dodges it nicely.
De Bois not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Bois missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Bois tries to pass to full mount but Severini defends it.
Severini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Bois.
Severini wants to control but De Bois is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Bois missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Bois is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Severini tries to roll over but De Bois keeps him under control.
De Bois seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severini wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that De Bois has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De Bois working the head and body with strikes.
De Bois trying to pass the guard but Severini defending well.
Severini 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.
Severini is looking for a sweep. De Bois is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Severini is still trying to improve position.
De Bois missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Bois lands with a punch from half guard.
De Bois not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Bois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Bois slips a nice elbow through Severini's hands, connecting with Severini's forehead.
Severini taking some punishment here, with De Bois in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Bois working over Severini with some ground and pound. Severini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from De Bois.
De Bois is pressing down on Severini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Severini is holding on for now.
Severini tries to roll over but De Bois keeps him under control.
De Bois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Bois lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Bois lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Severini taking some punishment here, with De Bois in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from De Bois.
Severini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Bois missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Bois lands a nice short elbow.
De Bois has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Bois is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Bois working over Severini with some ground and pound. Severini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Bois is looking to take a break and control but Severini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois is nestled in close to Severini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Bois wants to lay and pray for a moment but Severini keeps working.
Nice strikes from De Bois there.
Severini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Bois lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jambe De Bois dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Severini misses with a body shot.
Severini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Severini leaves De Bois with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by De Bois.
Nice takedown defense from Severini. No joy for De Bois on that attempt.
Severini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Bois is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Severini can do to turn this around?
Severini misses the shot to the body.
Severini throws the left hand but De Bois avoids the punch easily.
Severini slaps away a takedown attempt from De Bois, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severini leaves De Bois with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Severini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Severini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Bois.
Severini misses with an uppercut. De Bois saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severini lands with a good body shot.
De Bois bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Severini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Bois sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Bois shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Severini but Severini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Bois fails to land the takedown.
Severini with a jab.
Severini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Bois doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Bois.
A punch combination from Severini misses.
De Bois on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Bois has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Bois defending well as Severini loads up on a big left hand.
De Bois appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Severini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Bois uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Severini.
Dom Severini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severini throws a body shot but no joy.
Severini misses with a body shot.
De Bois looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dom Severini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Severini - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severini misses with a straight left.
Severini throws the left hand but De Bois avoids the punch easily.
De Bois shoots in for a double leg but Severini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Bois moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Bois fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Severini avoids it really well and circles away.
Severini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Severini stuffs the takedown.
De Bois looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Severini looks to land a combination. De Bois sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
De Bois uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Severini.
Severini misses with a hook.
De Bois uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Severini.
De Bois keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Bois moves out of range as Severini strikes.
De Bois looks for a takedown but Severini sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severini connects with a crisp jab.
De Bois uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Severini.
Severini takes a swing at De Bois's ribcage but misses.
De Bois blocks a jab.
De Bois looking to score a takedown here. Severini is defending well but De Bois drives through and ends up in Severini's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Severini's head.
De Bois loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Bois accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Bois missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Severini has momentary wrist control but De Bois slips an elbow through the middle.
De Bois working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Severini 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! This is the final round!
Severini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Bois half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Severini throws a looping overhand right but De Bois ducks down to avoid it.
De Bois takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Bois tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Severini swivels and escapes.
Severini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Severini cracks De Bois with a right hand to the side of the head.
Severini closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Severini throws a hook but De Bois avoids it easily.
De Bois misses with a takedown attempt - Severini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Severini as De Bois shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severini works De Bois's body with a nice hook.
De Bois gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Severini as De Bois shoots in.
Severini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Severini's corner calls for a 1-2. Severini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Severini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Severini misses with a hook.
Severini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Bois.
Severini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Bois manages to avoid it.
De Bois staying out of range there.
De Bois fails with a takedown attempt.
Severini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Bois fails to land the takedown.
Dom Severini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Bois fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Severini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Bois.
De Bois shoots in but Severini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Severini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Severini throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severini lands a right hook to the body.
De Bois dodges the punch combination from Severini.
Severini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Bois moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Severini thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Bois throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Severini's waist but Severini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Bois off to one side.
De Bois slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Severini lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Bois doesn't seem phased though.
De Bois closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Severini did well to prevent De Bois getting side control.
De Bois takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Severini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Bois.
De Bois seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Bois working the head and body with strikes.
Severini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Bois accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Bois lands a couple of elbows.
Severini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Bois on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
De Bois pushes Severini off looking to stand but Severini dives back in and keeps control.
Severini is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Bois is trying to stand.
Severini scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Severini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De Bois wants to get back to his feet.
Severini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Bois's head.
De Bois is trying to stand back up but Severini is controlling him
Severini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Severini tries to pass to full mount but De Bois defends it.
De Bois is trying to stand up here but Severini is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Severini there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Severini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Severini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Severini!
A victorious Dom Severini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jambe De Bois spoke after the fight, saying 'I ll be back'.
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