Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: KAMIKAZE 31: Last Ride
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Tyson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mabogo's sensitive parts. #CL#
Mabogo darts in and clinches Tyson up against the cage.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabogo.
Mabogo jumps guard but Tyson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mabogo tries to pull guard but Tyson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mabogo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenalemodisa Mabogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabogo.
Tyson scores with a shoulder strike.
Mabogo wants a takedown but no success here.
Mabogo is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyson.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mabogo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mabogo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rocky Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mabogo has his takedown stuffed
and Tyson counters with a huge left! Mabogo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tyson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mabogo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tyson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Tyson!
A relieved looking Rocky Tyson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFL 27: Claudiano vs Santos
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Mabogo goes for a double leg but Buchanan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buchanan continues to drive forward.
Mabogo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buchanan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mabogo is landing a low percentage of strikes.#KD#
Mabogo drops Buchanan with a right and a left! Mabogo comes rushing in but Buchanan regains his composure and manages to keep Mabogo in guard. #ROC#
Buchanan is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Paul Buchanan has been cut.
Mabogo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buchanan is still in real trouble! Can Mabogo finish him?
Mabogo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mabogo stalling.
Mabogo is looking to take a break and control but Buchanan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buchanan seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buchanan is looking for a sweep. Mabogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mabogo is taking a breather. Buchanan 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.
Buchanan moves into full guard.
Mabogo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mabogo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mabogo postures up.
Buchanan wants to sweep here but Mabogo controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Mabogo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mabogo cracks Buchanan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mabogo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Buchanan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mabogo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo very nearly forgot to thank SHINTO amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RFL 25: Gatsby vs Pete
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Mabogo gets the takedown into side control.
Unz is looking to reverse the position.
Unz is working hard here to advance position.
Unz is not content to let Mabogo control the position.
Unz is looking to regain half guard here but Mabogo keeps moving and retains side control.
Mabogo wants to control but Unz is keeping him busy.
Unz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mabogo.
Unz tries to buck Mabogo off but Mabogo is having none of it.#SUB2#
Mabogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Unz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Unz is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo wants to control but Unz is keeping him busy.
Mabogo working the head with strikes.
Unz tries to buck Mabogo off but Mabogo is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Mabogo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Unz tries to bench press Mabogo off him but Mabogo keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabogo working the head and body with strikes.
Unz misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mabogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Unz has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Unz prevents Mabogo from improving position.
Unz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Unz is not content to let Mabogo control the position.
Unz gets full guard.#T2##SUB#
Unz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Unz striking off his back but it's not causing Mabogo any problems. #SUB#
Unz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Unz keeping full guard, as Mabogo tries to pass. #SUB#
Mabogo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mabogo looking to pass the guard.
Mabogo trying to control but Unz is working from the bottom.
Mabogo looking to pass the guard.
Mabogo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mabogo distracts Unz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Unz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mabogo defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Unz has his foot on Mabogo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mabogo works his way back into a safe position though.
Unz keeping moving, preventing Mabogo from controlling successfully.
Mabogo landing with the ground and pound.
Mabogo tries to free his leg and advance position but Unz is retaining full guard.
Mabogo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mabogo stands and throws Unz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Unz is trying to improve his position.
Mabogo wants to control but Unz is keeping him busy.
Unz stops Mabogo from passing to mount.
Mabogo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Unz!
Mabogo controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Mabogo tries to control but Unz wriggling away.
Unz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mabogo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Unz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mabogo. #SUB#
Unz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mabogo is keen to just control but Unz is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mabogo throwing shots but Unz is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenalemodisa Mabogo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Unz gets caught napping as Mabogo dives in and scores a takedown. Unz manages to retain guard.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Unz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mabogo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mabogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mabogo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Unz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mabogo has managed to get both his arms back between Unz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Unz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mabogo defends well.#SUB#
Unz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mabogo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mabogo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mabogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Unz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Unz has his foot on Mabogo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mabogo works his way back into a safe position though.
Mabogo works over Unz with some ground and pound from guard.
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Unz keeps moving.
Mabogo looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Unz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mabogo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Unz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mabogo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mabogo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mabogo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mabogo wants to control but Unz is keeping him busy.
Unz tries to bench press Mabogo off him but Mabogo keeps the position.
Mabogo lands a strong strike to the head of Unz. That's dazed him! Mabogo looking to finish here. Unz is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mabogo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kenalemodisa Mabogo waved his t-shirt featuring SHINTO's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RFL 022 Tyyp vs Kriel
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Mabogo clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Mabogo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Mabogo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Unz is trying to defend but Mabogo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Unz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Unz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Unz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mabogo pulls his head out easily.
Mabogo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mabogo prevents Unz from improving his position.
Unz taking some punishment here, with Mabogo in his half guard.
Unz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mabogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Unz is just riding it out for now. Mabogo eventually gives up the hold.
Unz manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Mabogo forces his way into half guard.
Unz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Unz.
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Unz keeps moving. #SUB#
Unz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mabogo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mabogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Unz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mabogo wants to pass the guard but Unz is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mabogo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Unz wants to sweep but no luck.
Mabogo pushes down on Unz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Mabogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Unz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mabogo works his way into side control.
Mabogo controls the position.
Mabogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unz keeps working.
Unz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Unz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Unz gets full guard.
Mabogo advances position into side control!
Unz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB2#
Mabogo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Unz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mabogo looks up at the clock and then as Unz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mabogo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Unz tries to bench press Mabogo off him but Mabogo keeps the position.
Unz is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mabogo is trying to get an arm triangle but Unz is defending well.
Mabogo wants to control but Unz is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mabogo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Unz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mabogo is looking to take a break and control but Unz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Unz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
Mabogo wants to control the pace but Unz is squirming around nicely.
Unz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Unz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mabogo pulls his head out easily.
Unz moves into full guard.
Unz keeping moving, preventing Mabogo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Unz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mabogo defends well.
Mabogo advances position into side control!
Unz prevents Mabogo from improving position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mabogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Unz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mabogo off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenalemodisa Mabogo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mabogo throws a head kick but Unz moves out of range. #TD2#
Mabogo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Unz's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Unz is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Unz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mabogo wants to sweep but no luck.
Unz being controlled here momentarily.
Mabogo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo is trying to keep Unz in close. #SUB2#
Mabogo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Unz is aware though and is defending well.
Mabogo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Unz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Unz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Mabogo wants to sweep but no luck.
Unz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mabogo pulls Unz in close to his closed guard and prevents Unz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mabogo is trying to control the position but Unz postures up. #SUB#
Unz drops back looking for a leg! Mabogo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mabogo manages to kick Unz off! Unz jumps back into Mabogo's guard.
Mabogo working a defensive guard here.
Mabogo seems keen to control Unz's posture.
Unz pushes down on Mabogo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Unz wants to pass the guard but Mabogo is defending well.
Mabogo gets back to full guard.
Unz won't allow Mabogo to sweep him here.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Unz throwing strikes from guard but Mabogo blocks nicely.
Mabogo wants to sweep here but Unz controlling him for the moment.
Mabogo can't keep his opponent in guard - Unz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Unz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mabogo is looking to control Unz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mabogo avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Unz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mabogo is just riding it out for now. Unz eventually gives up the hold.
Mabogo wants to control but Unz is keeping busy. #SUB#
Unz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Unz is looking to advance position but Mabogo won't allow it.
Unz passes to side control.
Mabogo sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mabogo is looking to control Unz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mabogo avoid being mounted?
Mabogo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Unz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mabogo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mabogo is pressing down on Unz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Unz is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Unz is defending against the submission attempts here by Mabogo.
Unz works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Unz Unz will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mabogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Unz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Unz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Unz wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Unz pulls guard successfully.
Mabogo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Unz is refusing to be controlled, as Mabogo sits in half guard.
Unz moves into full guard. #SUB#
Unz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Unz keeping moving, preventing Mabogo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo looking to pass the guard.
Mabogo preventing the sweep. #T1#
Mabogo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unz is keeping the position for now.
Mabogo pushes down on Unz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mabogo prevents Unz from improving his position.#SUB#
Unz looking for submissions off his back.
Mabogo trying to control from half guard but Unz is working away.
Mabogo wants to free his trapped foot but Unz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Mabogo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Unz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Mabogo wants to pass the guard but Unz is defending well. #SUB#
Unz actively working from the bottom here.
Mabogo wants to free his trapped foot but Unz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mabogo lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Mabogo 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.
Unz won't allow Mabogo to pass to mount.
Mabogo works his way into side control.
Unz tries to improve position but can't.
Mabogo tries to advance to mount but Unz denies him.
Unz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Mabogo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Unz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mabogo controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Unz is working for a submission of some sort.
Mabogo gets back to full guard.
Unz is looking to work some ground and pound but Mabogo has wrist control.
Mabogo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Unz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mabogo chips away with some ground and pound.
Mabogo trying to control but Unz is working from the bottom.
Mabogo wants to pass the guard but Unz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Unz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mabogo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Unz looking for a guillotine here but Mabogo defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Unz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Unz trying to strike off his back.
Mabogo forces his way into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenalemodisa Mabogo.
Well Mabogo 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RFL 017 Pate vs Mabogo
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Pete tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mabogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Pete.
Mabogo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mabogo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pete!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabogo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mabogo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pete is looking to reverse the position.
Pete stops Mabogo from passing to mount.
Mabogo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pete will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Mabogo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pete is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo trying to control the action but Pete is working from the bottom.
Mabogo tries to move to mount but Pete blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Pete tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mabogo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Mabogo crashes against the mat.
Mabogo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pete is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pete dodges the ground and pound from Mabogo.#SUB2#
Mabogo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pete is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pete is not content to let Mabogo control the position.
Pete prevents Mabogo from moving into mount. #T2#
Mabogo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pete!#SUB2#
Mabogo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pete is on top in guard.
Mabogo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mabogo wants to sweep here but Pete controlling him for the moment.
Mabogo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mabogo 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.#T3#
Mabogo seems keen to control Pete's posture.
Mabogo 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mabogo is trying to control the position but Pete postures up.
Mabogo looking for a sweep. Not yet Mabogo, not yet.
Mabogo is still trying to improve position.
Mabogo looking to control but Pete passes into half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mabogo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mabogo is looking to control Pete's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mabogo avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mabogo tries to roll over but Pete keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Mabogo rushes Pete and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pete keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mabogo's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pete stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pete throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mabogos head. #BC#
Pete breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenalemodisa Mabogo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Pete as Mabogo shoots in.
Mabogo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pete manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pete throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mabogo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mabogo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pete counters with a stiff right hand.
Mabogo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pete avoids it really well and circles away.
Texas Pete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenalemodisa Mabogo.
Pete lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo walks into a straight right hand from Pete.#CUT#
It looks like Kenalemodisa Mabogo has been cut.
Mabogo walks straight into a right hand from Pete - that's dropped him! Pete jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mabogo from any more punishment! Mabogo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Texas Pete!
A very excited looking Texas Pete made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RFL 011 Machado vs Rutten
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1##CL#
Mabogo closes the distance and pushes Haarmann back into the cage.
Haarmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mabogo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Mabogo pulls guard.
Mabogo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haarmann manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mabogo tries to free his leg and advance position but Haarmann is retaining full guard.
Mabogo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mabogo is working hard here to advance position.
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Haarmann keeps moving. #SUB2#
Haarmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mabogo wants to pass the guard but Haarmann is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo trying to control but Haarmann is working from the bottom.
Mabogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haarmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Haarmann keeps moving. #T1#
Mabogo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haarmann is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Haarmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mabogo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mabogo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mabogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Haarmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Haarmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mabogo defends well.#SUB2#
Haarmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Haarmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mabogo defends well.#T2#
Mabogo trying to control but Haarmann is working from the bottom.
Haarmann has momentary wrist control but Mabogo slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabogo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mabogo throws a big right hand that misses.
Haarmann keeping moving, preventing Mabogo from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mabogo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mabogo throws an elbow that misses. Haarmann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mabogo's guard. Nice move by Haarmann!#REVB##SUB2#
Haarmann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Mabogo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mabogo content to stall in guard here.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Haarmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Haarmann working for a triangle but Mabogo defends it easily.
Mabogo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haarmann keeping moving, preventing Mabogo from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Haarmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mabogo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haarmann keeping moving, preventing Mabogo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Haarmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mabogo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Mabogo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haarmann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mabogo, into his guard. #REVB#
Mabogo wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mabogo looking to control.
Mabogo wants to sweep here but Haarmann controlling him for the moment.
Haarmann forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kenalemodisa Mabogo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Mabogo rushes Haarmann and presses him up against the cage.
Haarmann blocks an uppercut.
Haarmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mabogo is defending well for now.
Mabogo misses with a knee strike.
Mabogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haarmann.
Mabogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haarmann blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Mabogo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mabogo lands an elbow that stopped Haarmann in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haarmann blocks a body shot from Mabogo.
Mabogo lands an uppercut.
Mabogo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabogo throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Mabogo working Haarmann over with knees to the body.
Haarmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Mabogo avoids the damage to the body.
Mabogo can't find room to land a body shot as Haarmann controls the action.
Haarmann avoids the elbow strike from Mabogo, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Mabogo.
Mabogo scores with a hook to the body.
Mabogo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mabogo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haarmann or not.
Mabogo scores with a shot to the side of Haarmann's head.
Mabogo managing to block the knees to the body from Haarmann.
Mabogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mabogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mabogo throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Mabogo gets through Haarmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Haarmann in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mabogo misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haarmann blocking some punches.
Mabogo avoiding damage as Haarmann throws knees to the body.
Mabogo tries to pull guard but Haarmann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mabogo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabogo misses with some punches.
Mabogo working aggressively here.
Mabogo scores a nice knee to the body.
Mabogo landing knees to the head.
Haarmann is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Mabogo. #TD#
Mabogo drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Mabogo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Haarmann stopping the sweep attempt from Mabogo.
Mabogo managing to control the position.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Haarmann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mabogo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mabogo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Mabogo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Haarmann trying to control from the bottom.
Haarmann regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mabogo.
Haarmann keeping moving, preventing Mabogo from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mabogo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mabogo tries to free his leg and advance position but Haarmann is retaining full guard.
Mabogo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mabogo looking to sit in guard and control but Haarmann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mabogo is trying to keep Haarmann in close.
Mabogo looking for a sweep. Not yet Mabogo, not yet.
Mabogo is adopting a defensive guard.
Haarmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mabogo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenalemodisa Mabogo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mabogo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Mabogo clinches.
Nice body punch from Mabogo.
A short left from Mabogo.
A right hook to the body lands for Mabogo.
Mabogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haarmann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mabogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haarmann can do to turn this around?
Mabogo working Haarmann over with knees to the body.
Mabogo looking to throw knees to the head but Haarmann is blocking nicely.
Mabogo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haarmann backwards.
Mabogo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haarmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mabogo scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
Mabogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haarmann is defending well for now.
Mabogo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#
Haarmann is rocked!
Haarmann takes an elbow to the temple.
Haarmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Mabogo finish him?
Mabogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haarmann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Haarmann seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Mabogo pulls guard successfully.
Haarmann wants to control from the top but Mabogo keeps moving.
Mabogo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mabogo trying to keep a closed guard but Haarmann is proving a slippery customer.
Mabogo looking for a sweep. Not yet Mabogo, not yet.
Mabogo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mabogo pulls Haarmann in close to prevent any damage.
Mabogo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Mabogo is pushing down on Haarmann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haarmann is fighting to maintain full guard but Mabogo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mabogo not doing much here.
Mabogo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haarmann is not content to let Mabogo control the position.
Mabogo drops an elbow to the side of Haarmann's head. #T3#
Mabogo is looking to take a break and control but Haarmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mabogo is looking to advance position but Haarmann won't allow it.
Mabogo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haarmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mabogo trying to control from Haarmann's half guard. Haarmann has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mabogo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Haarmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mabogo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mabogo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mabogo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Mabogo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Haarmann is trying to improve his position.
Mabogo advances nicely into full mount.
Mabogo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mabogo lands a couple of good shots and Haarmann has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mabogo wants to control but Haarmann is keeping busy.
Haarmann is in bad spot here.
Mabogo wants to control but Haarmann is keeping busy.
Haarmann is trapped and Mabogo is scoring with shots to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mabogo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
A victorious Kenalemodisa Mabogo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Fritz Haarmann was interviewed post fight and said 'Zum Teufel!'.

Event: BMP 48 (Mabogo vs Dre Parker)
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
A big left from Parker misses.
Mabogo tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
Mabogo moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
Mabogo fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mabogo is defended easily by Parker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parker! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mabogo has Parker up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mabogo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parker's brow. #T1#
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mabogo has him pressed against the cage.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Parker tries to break the clinch but Mabogo is controlling the position.
Parker is trying to break free.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mabogo wants to clinch.
Mabogo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Mabogo rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.
Parker tries to break the clinch but Mabogo is controlling the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Parker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mabogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Mabogo.
Parker avoids the elbow strike from Mabogo, against the cage.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Mabogo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mabogo lands an elbow just above Parker 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Dre Parker has been cut.
Parker gets underhooks to prevent Mabogo's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenalemodisa Mabogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Mabogo tries to clinch but Parker moves away
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mabogo throws a head kick that misses.
Mabogo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker unleashes a big counter combination but Mabogo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Parker lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Mabogo goes down and covers up as Parker starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dre Parker!
Dre Parker is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Dre Parker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BMP 47 (Mabogo vs Knight)
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knight, as that shot connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mabogo or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Knight throws a combination that misses
and Mabogo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight's corner calls for a 1-2. Knight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knight misses with a combination
and Mabogo counters with a head kick.
Mabogo blocks a low kick nicely.
Mabogo is looking to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch.
Knight lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Mabogo moves into range and clinches up with Knight.
Knight trying to land knees to the body.
Knight stalling in the clinch.
Mabogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knight has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch. #T1##CL#
Mabogo moves into range and clinches up with Knight.
Mabogo cracks Knight with a nice body shot.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mabogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Mabogo managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
I was talking to Mabogo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mabogo is defending well.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Mabogo.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight is looking for a takedown.
Knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mabogo has him pressed against the cage.
Mabogo scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knight.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mabogo. #T2#
Mabogo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mabogo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boogie Knight.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mabogo keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Knight is trying to force a seperation but Mabogo has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Knight.
Mabogo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knight after a bit of a struggle.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mabogo prevents a body shot from Knight. #T3#
Mabogo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Boogie Knight has been cut.
Mabogo tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Mabogo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mabogo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mabogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Knight.
Knight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mabogo is defending well.
Knight works on Mabogo's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Mabogo blocks a head kick by Knight.
Knight pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mabogo back to the cage. Knight follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Knight gets tackled into the cage by Mabogo. Mabogo maintains the clinch.
Knight content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Mabogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knight goes for a takedown attempt but Mabogo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knight throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Mabogo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mabogo is looking to clinch.
Knight throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Mabogo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mabogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mabogo has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mabogo can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Mabogo is pressed up against the cage. Knight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mabogo down to the mat. Mabogo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mabogo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mabogo is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boogie Knight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boogie Knight's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mabogo clinches.
Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mabogo looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mabogo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knight's brow. #BC2#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Mabogo.
Mabogo tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mabogo slips under a jab from Knight.
Mabogo is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Knight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knight lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mabogo backs up against the cage. #T1#
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight with a jab.
Knight looks to land a combination but Mabogo avoids it well.
Mabogo tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
Mabogo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Mabogo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mabogo blocks a body shot from Knight.
Mabogo working Knight over with knees to the body.
Knight connects with a knee to the head.
Knight has Mabogo pressed against the cage.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Mabogo lands a shoulder strike.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mabogo misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Mabogo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mabogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mabogo tries a knee to the head but Knight blocks it.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight takes an elbow to the temple.
Mabogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow. #TD2#
Knight works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mabogo keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mabogo is looking for a triangle here but Knight uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mabogo manages to get back to half guard.
Mabogo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight is controlling the pace. #T3#
Mabogo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mabogo.
Mabogo trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Mabogo wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Mabogo is working hard here to advance position.
Mabogo pulls Knight in to control the position.
Mabogo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knight trying to control but Mabogo is working from the bottom.
Knight pushes down on Mabogo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mabogo gets back to full guard.
Mabogo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Knight looking to pass the guard.
Mabogo keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses.
Knight postures up.
Mabogo wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight wants to control from the top but Mabogo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boogie Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boogie Knight's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
A punch combination from Knight misses.
Mabogo moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Mabogo fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Mabogo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mabogo prevents a body shot from Knight.
Mabogo tries a knee to the head but Knight blocks it.
Knight scores with a shot to the side of Mabogo's head.
Knight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mabogo after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mabogo avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
Knight stalling in the clinch but Mabogo improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from Mabogo. #T1##TD#
Mabogo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Knight regains guard immediately.
Knight being controlled here, momentarily.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knight working a defensive guard here.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight wants to sweep here but Mabogo controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Mabogo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mabogo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mabogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Mabogo throws a strike aimed at the side of Knight's head but Knight avoids it well.
Knight is looking for a sweep.
Mabogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Knight tries to improve position but can't.
Mabogo wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. #T3#
Knight struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mabogo trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mabogo controls the position from side control.
Mabogo wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mabogo taking a break here but Knight is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mabogo is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mabogo trying to control from Knight's half guard. Knight has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Mabogo has gone for a leg lock! Knight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mabogo's guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Mabogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Boogie Knight just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Boogie Knight's cut.
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.
#R4#
Mabogo tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knight wants to clinch up but Mabogo keeps it at a distance.
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mabogo tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mabogo to the ground. Mabogo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mabogo closes the distance but Knight moves to the side
and Knight counters with a thumping low kick.
Boogie Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mabogo avoids the head kick by Knight.
Mabogo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mabogo is looking to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mabogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mabogo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Knight misses with a looping right.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Mabogo clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.
Mabogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now.
Mabogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight wants to break free but Mabogo has control.
Knight is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boogie Knight.
Knight is trying to maintain a safe position but Mabogo gets an underhook and turns Knight into the cage.
Knight is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mabogo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knight is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mabogo wants to take the fight to the mat but Knight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mabogo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mabogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Mabogo trying to land knees to the body.
Knight wants to break free but Mabogo has control.
Mabogo lands an elbow that stopped Knight in his tracks for a moment.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Mabogo avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Mabogo.
Mabogo is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mabogo is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mabogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knight blocks a body shot from Mabogo.
Mabogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now.
Knight is looking to control Mabogo's arms but Mabogo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knight has his back to the cage.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Mabogo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knight's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mabogo obliges.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mabogo.
Mabogo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mabogo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mabogo can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Mabogo misses with some punches.
Mabogo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mabogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mabogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mabogo is defending well for now.
Mabogo pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mabogo throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mabogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now.#T4#
Mabogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mabogo obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mabogo.
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!
Mabogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it.
Mabogo is working for takedown but Knight is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mabogo trying to land knees to the body.
Mabogo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mabogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Mabogo lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Mabogo tightens his grip and picks Knight up, before dumping him to the ground. Knight manages to land in guard.
Mabogo stays in close to Knight's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenalemodisa Mabogo had his way with Boogie Knight in that round.
The cut man is working on Boogie Knight's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A head kick by Knight misses
and Mabogo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knight thinking.
Mabogo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mabogo darts in and clinches Knight up against the cage.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
Knight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mabogo missing with knees to the body.
Mabogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo lands an elbow inside that Knight shrugs off.
Mabogo misses with a knee strike.
Knight blocks an elbow strike.
Mabogo blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Knight. #T1#
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
Mabogo keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Mabogo lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mabogo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mabogo is defending well for now.
Knight is looking for a takedown.
Mabogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mabogo lands a knee to the head.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mabogo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knight is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Knight blocking some punches.
Mabogo tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Knight avoids a wild elbow strike from Mabogo.
Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mabogo working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mabogo.
Knight holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mabogo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mabogo tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Mabogo with a jab.
Mabogo tries to clinch up.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mabogo moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Mabogo tries to clinch up.
Mabogo throws a powerful right kick. Knight tried to block low but the kick was high! Knight was taken right off of his feet! Mabogo jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo retains his super heavyweight title!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BMP 46 (Mabogo vs Irhin)
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1##CL#
Mabogo pushes Irhin up against the cage in a clinch.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mabogo.
Mabogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irhin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mabogo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mabogo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Irhin pushes Mabogo up against the cage in a clinch.
Irhin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Irhin tries a knee to the head but Mabogo blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mabogo.
Mabogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mabogo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irhin blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irhin.
Mabogo missing with knees to the body.
Irhin avoiding damage as Mabogo throws knees to the body.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mabogo.
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!
Irhin avoiding damage as Mabogo throws knees to the body. #T1#
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irhin missing with knees to the body.
Irhin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irhin.
Irhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mabogo as Irhin tries to tie him up. #TD#
Mabogo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mabogo is pressing down on Irhin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Irhin is holding on for now.
Irhin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mabogo working Irhin over with strikes.
Mabogo is looking to take a break and control but Irhin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mabogo is really struggling to control Irhin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mabogo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mabogo is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Mabogo stands up over Irhin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Irhin keeps moving.
Irhin wants to sweep here but Mabogo controlling him for the moment.
Mabogo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mabogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mabogo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mabogo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mabogo stays in close to Irhin's body and controls the position.
Mabogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mabogo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Irhin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mabogo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mabogo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mabogo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Irhin looking for a guillotine here but Mabogo defends easily.
Mabogo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Irhin working for a triangle but Mabogo defends it easily.
Mabogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irhin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mabogo is pushing down on Irhin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Irhin is fighting to maintain full guard but Mabogo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Irhin is not content to let Mabogo control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mabogo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Irhin is refusing to be controlled, as Mabogo sits in half guard.
Irhin is looking to improve his position.
Irhin is not content to let Mabogo control the position.
Still in half guard, Mabogo seems content to control.#SUB#
Mabogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irhin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Irhin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mabogo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Irhin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Irhin manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenalemodisa Mabogo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Mabogo pushes Irhin up against the cage in a clinch.
Irhin misses with the head strike.
Mabogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mabogo lands a knee to the head.
Irhin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mabogo tries to throw a body punch but Irhin avoids it by throwing Mabogo back against the cage.
Mabogo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mabogo tries a knee to the head but Irhin blocks it.
Mabogo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irhin backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irhin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mabogo backwards.
Irhin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mabogo throws an elbow that misses.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Irhin misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Mabogo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Mabogo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Mabogo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mabogo is taking a breather. Irhin 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.
Mabogo prevents Irhin from improving his position.
Irhin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Irhin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mabogo is working away from the top position though.
Mabogo controlling the pace.
Irhin manages to get to full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irhin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mabogo controls the pace.
Mabogo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irhin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Irhin has his foot on Mabogo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mabogo works his way back into a safe position though.
Mabogo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mabogo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Irhin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mabogo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Irhin looking for a guillotine here but Mabogo defends easily. #T3#
Mabogo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Irhin on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mabogo is trying to get an arm triangle but Irhin is defending well.
Mabogo is chipping away with strikes.
Irhin gets back to half guard.
Mabogo controlling the action here.
Irhin won't allow Mabogo to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Irhin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mabogo pulls his head out easily.
Irhin tries to roll over but Mabogo keeps him under control.#T4#
Mabogo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Irhin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mabogo pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Mabogo seems content to control.
Irhin gets back to full guard.
Mabogo trying to control but Irhin is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irhin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Irhin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenalemodisa Mabogo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Mabogo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Irhin looking for a sweep. Not yet Irhin, not yet.
Mabogo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mabogo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mabogo passes Irhin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mabogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irhin can do to turn this around?
Mabogo controlling the pace.
Mabogo is trying to control the action in half guard but Irhin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irhin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mabogo won't allow Irhin to sweep him here.
Mabogo is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Mabogo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Irhin keeping full guard, as Mabogo tries to pass.
Irhin trying to keep a closed guard but Mabogo is proving a slippery customer.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Irhin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabogo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Irhin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mabogo stopping the sweep attempt from Irhin.
Mabogo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mabogo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Irhin controls Mabogo momentarily but Mabogo frees himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mabogo trying to control but Irhin is working from the bottom.
Mabogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irhin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mabogo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mabogo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Mabogo's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irhin wants to clinch
and Mabogo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Mabogo closes the distance and clinches.
Irhin misses with a knee to the head.
Mabogo throws a punch but it's blocked by Irhin.
Irhin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mabogo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Irhin can turn it around.
Mabogo gets through Irhin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mabogo. #T3#
Irhin stalling against the cage.
Irhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mabogo blocks a body shot from Irhin.
Irhin tries for a takedown but Mabogo manages to get underhooks.
Irhin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Irhin throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Irhin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mabogo struggling a bit here.
Mabogo is looking to reverse the position.
Mabogo wants to control but Irhin postures up.
Mabogo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mabogo trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Irhin seems to be working for a kimura but Mabogo defends the submission attempt.
Irhin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Mabogo tries to get to full guard but Irhin has control of the leg.
Mabogo is working hard here to advance position.
Irhin trying to control the action but Mabogo is working from the bottom.
Mabogo is trying to maintain the position but Irhin is very close to passing his half guard.
Mabogo is controlling Irhin's trapped leg to prevent Irhin from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Irhin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mabogo is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kenalemodisa Mabogo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Irhin clinches with his opponent.
Irhin blocks a body shot from Mabogo.
Irhin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mabogo backwards.
A hook to the body from Mabogo.
Irhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mabogo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irhin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mabogo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mabogo blocks an elbow strike.
Mabogo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irhin pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mabogo blocks it with crossed arms.
Mabogo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mabogo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Irhin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Mabogo looking to throw knees to the head but Irhin is blocking nicely.
Irhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mabogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irhin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Irhin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mabogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Irhin.
Mabogo misses with an elbow strike.
Irhin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Mabogo is trying to trip Irhin. He has hold of a leg but Irhin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mabogo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Irhin keeps moving.
Mabogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mabogo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Mabogo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Irhin is looking to control Mabogo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Irhin avoid being mounted?
Mabogo is trying to control. Irhin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Irhin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mabogo slips a nice elbow through Irhin's hands, connecting with Irhin's forehead.
Mabogo tries to pass to full mount but Irhin defends it.
Mabogo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Irhin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Irhin wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mabogo lands a nice short elbow.
Irhin trying to control but Mabogo postures up.
Mabogo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Irhin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mabogo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Irhin is not content to let Mabogo control the position.
Mabogo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mabogo trying to control the action but Irhin is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mabogo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mabogo trying to control from half guard but Irhin is working away.
Mabogo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES2#
Irhin kicks Mabogo off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Irhin moves into the clinch successfully.
Irhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mabogo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Irhin avoids the elbow strike from Mabogo, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mabogo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Irhin throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Irhin breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irhin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kenalemodisa Mabogo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Mabogo moves into the clinch.
Irhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenalemodisa Mabogo has been cut.
Mabogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Irhin controls his hands.
Irhin looking to throw knees to the head but Mabogo is blocking nicely. #TD#
Mabogo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Irhin regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Irhin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mabogo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Irhin has his foot on Mabogo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mabogo works his way back into a safe position though.
Mabogo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mabogo works over Irhin with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Irhin keeps moving.
Mabogo 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.
Mabogo is in close to Irhin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Irhin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Irhin keeps moving.
Mabogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mabogo drops back looking for a leg! Irhin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Irhin manages to kick Mabogo off! Mabogo jumps back into Irhin's guard.
Mabogo throwing strikes but missing.
Mabogo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Irhin is looking to escape.
Mabogo is taking a breather. Irhin 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.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Irhin is looking for a sweep. Mabogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mabogo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Irhin wants to control but Mabogo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mabogo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Irhin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Irhin looking for submissions off his back.
Irhin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mabogo trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Irhin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Irhin cracks Mabogo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Mabogo rushes Irhin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mabogo avoids it.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mabogo avoids it.
Irhin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irhin tries to land knees in the clinch but Mabogo avoids the damage to the body.
Irhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mabogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irhin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irhin misses with a knee strike.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mabogo. #T4#
Mabogo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Irhin.
Mabogo stops a takedown attempt from Irhin.
Artem Irhin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irhin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Mabogo.
Irhin misses with a knee to the head.
Irhin throws an elbow but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mabogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mabogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mabogo managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mabogo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo is the new super heavyweight champion!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BMP 45 (Norton vs Irhin)
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petely tries to score a body lock takedown but Mabogo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Mabogo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Petely tries to roll over but Mabogo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mabogo is looking for a kimura here.
Mabogo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mabogo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petely actively working from the bottom here.
Petely moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petely keeping full guard, as Mabogo tries to pass. #T1#
Petely tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mabogo 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.
Petely has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mabogo wants to pass the guard but Petely is keeping the position.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Petely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabogo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Petely keeping moving, preventing Mabogo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Petely is looking for a triangle but Mabogo pushes his legs off easily.
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Petely keeps moving.
Mabogo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Petely working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mabogo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mabogo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mabogo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petely looking for a sweep. Not yet Petely, not yet.
Mabogo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mabogo trying to control but Petely is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Petely looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Petely is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mabogo landing with the ground and pound.
Mabogo passes into half guard.
Mabogo tries to pass to full mount but Petely defends it. #SUB2#
Petely looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mabogo content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Mabogo trying to control the action but Petely is working from the bottom.
Petely misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mabogo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Petely looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mabogo wants to take a breather but Petely is having none of it.
Mabogo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petely is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petely is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Petely looking for submissions off his back.
Mabogo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mabogo is looking to take a break and control but Petely is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mabogo works his way into full mount!
Mabogo landing punches.
Mabogo fails to advance to Petely's back.
Mabogo avoids the attempt from Petely to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petely is squirming around, avoiding Mabogo's attempts to control the action.
Mabogo prevents Petely from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenalemodisa Mabogo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mabogo pushes Petely up against the cage in a clinch.
Petely has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mabogo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petely wants to take the fight to the mat but Mabogo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Petely has Mabogo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mabogo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petely.
Petely has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mabogo after a bit of a struggle.
Petely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Petely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mabogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mabogo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mabogo.
Petely takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Petely has been cut.
Petely takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mabogo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mabogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mabogo landing knees to the body.
Mabogo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Mabogo.
Petely is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Mabogo. #ROC#
Petely is rocked!
Mabogo lands a shoulder strike.
Petely is still on wobbly legs! Can Mabogo finish him?
Mabogo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Petely! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mabogo is unloading with more strikes now! Petely drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
In his post fight interview, Kenalemodisa Mabogo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BMP 44 (Norton vs Boykin)
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Vladimirovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mabogo.
Vladimirovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Mabogo counters with a right hand to the body.
Vladimirovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vladimirovich goes for a double leg but Mabogo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mabogo continues to drive forward.
Mabogo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vladimirovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Mabogo throws a nice looking combination but Vladimirovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vladimirovich looks for a takedown but Mabogo sprawls well.
Mabogo tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vladimirovich enables Mabogo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vladimirovich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladimirovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabogo throwing strikes from guard but Vladimirovich blocks nicely. #T1#
Mabogo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mabogo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladimirovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vladimirovich working for a triangle but Mabogo defends it easily.
Vladimirovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladimirovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabogo is really struggling to control Vladimirovich but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vladimirovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mabogo is one step ahead there.
Vladimirovich is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Our spies down at at Russian Top Team Elite Gym inform us that Vladimirovich has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Vladimirovich keeps moving.
Vladimirovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Mabogo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mabogo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mabogo trying to control but Vladimirovich is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vladimirovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mabogo is aware though and is defending well.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladimirovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabogo slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vladimirovich tries to get to full guard but Mabogo has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Vladimirovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vladimirovich is looking for a sweep. Mabogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mabogo wants to control but Vladimirovich is keeping him busy.
Vladimirovich trying to control here.
Vladimirovich tries to roll over but Mabogo keeps him under control.
Mabogo throwing shots but Vladimirovich is blocking nicely.
Mabogo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vladimirovich gets full guard.#SUB2#
Vladimirovich looking for a guillotine here but Mabogo defends easily.
Mabogo stopping the sweep attempt from Vladimirovich.
Mabogo trying to control but Vladimirovich is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Vladimirovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mabogo defends it easily.
Vladimirovich trying to keep a closed guard but Mabogo is proving a slippery customer.
Vladimirovich 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.
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Vladimirovich keeps moving.
Mabogo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mabogo looking to sit in guard and control but Vladimirovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mabogo 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.#SUB#
Mabogo looking for a guillotine here but Vladimirovich defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kenalemodisa Mabogo 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.
#R2#
Mabogo doesn't manage to clinch there - Vladimirovich circles away.
Vladimirovich with the counter takedown but Mabogo avoids it easily.#CL#
Mabogo moves into range and clinches up with Vladimirovich.
A shot in the inside from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich lands a left hand.
Vladimirovich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vladimirovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabogo.
Mabogo cracks Vladimirovich with a nice body shot.
Mabogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vladimirovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mabogo can't find room to land a body shot as Vladimirovich controls the action.
A short right from Mabogo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vladimirovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vladimirovich has Mabogo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mabogo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Mabogo.
Vladimirovich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mabogo is keeping busy.
Mabogo scores with a shot to the side of Vladimirovich's head. #T1#
Mabogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Vladimirovich avoids the damage to the body.
Mabogo blocks a body shot from Vladimirovich.
Mabogo blocks a body shot from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich blocks a body shot from Mabogo.
Mabogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mabogo blocks an uppercut.
Mabogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Vladimirovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Mabogo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mabogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vladimirovich avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mabogo.
Vladimirovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabogo.
Vladimirovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position but instead, Mabogo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vladimirovich into the cage.#BC2#
Vladimirovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vladimirovich shoots for a takedown but Mabogo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Vladimirovich.#T2#
Vladimirovich looks to land a right hand but Mabogo moved out of range.#CL#
Mabogo clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Mabogo.
Vladimirovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vladimirovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mabogo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mabogo stops a takedown attempt from Vladimirovich.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vladimirovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mabogo's elbow.
Mabogo tries to work over Vladimirovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vladimirovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mabogo can't find room to land a body shot as Vladimirovich controls the action.
Mabogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Vladimirovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vladimirovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vladimirovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabogo. #T3#
Mabogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mabogo lands an elbow just above Vladimirovich 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Vladimirovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mabogo prevents it.
Vladimirovich misses with a body punch.
Mabogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Mabogo.
Vladimirovich is breathing heavily.
Vladimirovich wants to take the fight to the mat but Mabogo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vladimirovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mabogo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vladimirovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mabogo lands a left hand.
Vladimirovich avoids the elbow strike from Mabogo, against the cage.
Mabogo lands a right hand.
Mabogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vladimirovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Mabogo controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mabogo obliges.
Mabogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vladimirovich avoids it.#T4#
Mabogo prevents a body shot from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mabogo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mabogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mabogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vladimirovich's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Vladimirovich.
Mabogo blocks a body shot from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich looking to stall.
Vladimirovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabogo. #TD2#
Vladimirovich jumps guard and drags Mabogo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mabogo lands a couple of elbows.
Mabogo trying to control but Vladimirovich is working from the bottom.
Mabogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vladimirovich can do to turn this around?
Mabogo controlling from the top position.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vladimirovich working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenalemodisa Mabogo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mabogo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vladimirovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mabogo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mabogo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vladimirovich throws out the jab.
Mabogo tries to counter by clinching up but Vladimirovich breaks away and moves out of range.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vladimirovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Mabogo counters with a right hand to the body.
Vladimirovich looks to throw the jab but Mabogo is out of range.
Vladimirovich scores with a nice strike.
Mabogo moves in looking to clinch but Vladimirovich pushes him off.
Vladimirovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mabogo manages to avoid it.
Mabogo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mabogo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mabogo forces Vladimirovich back against the cage and clinches.
Vladimirovich slows down the pace here. #T1#
Vladimirovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Mabogo controls his hands.
Vladimirovich digs a right hand underneath Mabogo's ribcage. Mabogo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vladimirovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vladimirovich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mabogo is keeping busy.
Vladimirovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vladimirovich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mabogo misses with an elbow over the top.
Mabogo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mabogo lands a knee to the body.
Vladimirovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vladimirovich working aggressively here.
Mabogo prevents Vladimirovich from breaking the clinch.
Mabogo tries to throw a body punch but Vladimirovich avoids it by throwing Mabogo back against the cage. #TD#
Mabogo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vladimirovich clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mabogo is riding his opponent, not letting Vladimirovich buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mabogo tries to get the hooks in deep but Vladimirovich pushed the leg off.
Mabogo biding his time, controlling Vladimirovich.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladimirovich just trying to survive but Mabogo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vladimirovich is keeping busy.
Good control from Mabogo.
Mabogo trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Vladimirovich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Mabogo not allowing Vladimirovich to control his hands.
Vladimirovich is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mabogo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vladimirovich tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mabogo controlling the positon.
Mabogo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Vladimirovich tries to escape but Mabogo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mabogo keeps control of the position easily here as Vladimirovich tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vladimirovich just looking to survive in the bad position.
Good control from Mabogo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mabogo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
In his post fight interview, Kenalemodisa Mabogo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BMP 43
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Boykiy shoots in but Mabogo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boykiy throws a lazy uppercut
and Mabogo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boykiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mabogo circles away quickly and effectively.
Mabogo tries to clinch up.
Boykiy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mabogo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boykiy throws a big counter head kick but Mabogo avoids it with no problem.
Boykiy slips a jab and a cross from Mabogo.
A head kick by Boykiy misses #CL#
and Mabogo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mabogo. #TD2#
Boykiy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mabogo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mabogo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mabogo is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Boykiy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mabogo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mabogo tries to lock up and control but Boykiy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boykiy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mabogo wants to hold on but Boykiy pushes him away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB2#
Boykiy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mabogo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mabogo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Boykiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Mabogo is defending well.
Boykiy wants to control but Mabogo is keeping him busy.
Mabogo is looking to regain half guard here but Boykiy keeps moving and retains side control.
Boykiy blocks the strikes from Mabogo.
Mabogo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boykiy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mabogo trying to hold on to Boykiy's head to control him but Boykiy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabogo is refusing to be controlled, as Boykiy sits in half guard. #T2#
Mabogo landing strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boykiy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mabogo defends it well.
Mabogo is looking to improve his position.
Mabogo is trying to control but can't.
Mabogo is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Boykiy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mabogo misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boykiy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mabogo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mabogo.#T3#
Boykiy throwing strikes from guard but Mabogo blocks nicely.
Boykiy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mabogo looking for a sweep. Not yet Mabogo, not yet.
Mabogo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mabogo is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Boykiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mabogo defends well.#SUB2#
Boykiy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mabogo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mabogo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Boykiy has his foot on Mabogo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mabogo works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Boykiy keeps moving.
Boykiy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Boykiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mabogo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mabogo is stalling in the full guard.
Mabogo with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mabogo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boykiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boykiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boykiy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dimas Boykiy 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.
#R2##CL#
Mabogo clinches up with Boykiy and pushes him back against the cage.
Boykiy looking to throw knees to the head but Mabogo is blocking nicely.
Boykiy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mabogo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mabogo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boykiy avoiding damage.
Mabogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boykiy is defending well for now.
Boykiy tries to land a knee to the head but Mabogo blocks with his arms.
Boykiy blocks an uppercut.
Mabogo crunches a lovely knee into Boykiy's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dimas Boykiy has been cut.
Mabogo tries to land a knee to the head but Boykiy blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Boykiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mabogo closes the distance and pushes Boykiy back into the cage.
Boykiy looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Good body shot from Mabogo.
Boykiy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boykiy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mabogo misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Boykiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boykiy throws a head kick that misses
and Mabogo counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Mabogo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mabogo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mabogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mabogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boykiy's elbow.
Boykiy looking to throw knees to the head but Mabogo is blocking nicely.
Boykiy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Boykiy manages to break the clinch.
Mabogo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boykiy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Boykiy.
Mabogo is looking to counter punch.#T2##CL#
Mabogo rushes Boykiy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boykiy can't get the takedown.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimas Boykiy.#BC2#
Boykiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mabogo wants to clinch.
Boykiy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mabogo as he jumps to the side.
Mabogo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Boykiy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mabogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boykiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mabogo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boykiy is defended easily by Mabogo.#T3#
Mabogo moves in looking to clinch but Boykiy pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Boykiy misses the target. #CL#
Mabogo rushes Boykiy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boykiy blocks an uppercut.
Boykiy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mabogo after a bit of a struggle.
Boykiy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mabogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
I was talking to Mabogo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boykiy is breathing heavily.
Boykiy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mabogo blocks it with crossed arms.
Boykiy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mabogo lands a good knee to the midsection. Boykiy won't want to take too many of those.
Mabogo tries to land a knee to the head but Boykiy blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Mabogo.
Mabogo gets through Boykiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mabogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boykiy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD#
Mabogo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Boykiy regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mabogo stays in close to Boykiy's body and controls the position. #T4#
Mabogo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boykiy is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mabogo is pushing down on Boykiy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boykiy is fighting to maintain full guard but Mabogo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boykiy has hold of Mabogo's hands but Mabogo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boykiy has hold of Mabogo's hands but Mabogo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mabogo connects with a nice short shot to Boykiy's temple.
Boykiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mabogo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boykiy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mabogo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boykiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mabogo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mabogo trying to control the action but Boykiy is working from the bottom.
Boykiy is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenalemodisa Mabogo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dimas Boykiy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boykiy.
A combination from Boykiy does no damage.
Mabogo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boykiy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boykiy throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Boykiy gets tackled into the cage by Mabogo. Mabogo maintains the clinch.
Boykiy working hard to break the clinch.
Boykiy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mabogo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mabogo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mabogo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boykiy throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Mabogo counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykiy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mabogo is defending well for now.
Boykiy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mabogo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mabogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boykiy blocks it with crossed arms.
Boykiy avoiding damage as Mabogo throws knees to the body.
Mabogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boykiy can do to turn this around?
Mabogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boykiy avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mabogo throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Boykiy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mabogo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimas Boykiy.
Boykiy is trying to drag Mabogo to the mat but Mabogo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boykiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mabogo misses with a punch to the body.
Mabogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boykiy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boykiy has a couple of punches blocked by Mabogo.
Boykiy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mabogo backwards.
Boykiy is trying to break the clinch but Mabogo is controlling him.
Boykiy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mabogo looking to throw knees to the head but Boykiy is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boykiy.
Boykiy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mabogo misses with a punch to the body.
Boykiy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mabogo blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Boykiy is working for takedown but Mabogo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boykiy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boykiy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boykiy missing with knees to the body.
Boykiy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boykiy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mabogo.
Mabogo has Boykiy pressed against the cage, preventing Boykiy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Mabogo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mabogo landing some decent shots from guard.
Mabogo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Boykiy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Boykiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mabogo controlling from the top position. #T3#
Mabogo trying to control but Boykiy is working from the bottom.
Mabogo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Mabogo is trying to get an arm triangle but Boykiy is defending well.
Mabogo scores with punches from side control.
Mabogo trying to control the position but Boykiy is working away.
Boykiy is looking for a sweep.
Mabogo is looking to take a break and control but Boykiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boykiy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Mabogo trying to control the action but Boykiy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boykiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mabogo is keen to just control but Boykiy is a slippery customer.
Boykiy has hold of Mabogo's hands but Mabogo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boykiy trying to control but Mabogo postures up.
Mabogo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Boykiy is defending against the submission attempts here by Mabogo.
Mabogo is taking a breather. Boykiy 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mabogo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mabogo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BMP 42 (Norton vs Kovalenko)
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Mabogo drives through and clinches with Boykin against the cage.
Boykin misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Boykin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mabogo trying to land knees to the body.
Mabogo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boykin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mabogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boykin tries to break the clinch but Mabogo is controlling the position. #BC#
Boykin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mabogo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mabogo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mabogo misses with a knee to the head.
Boykin tries for a takedown but Mabogo manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykin is trying to drag Mabogo to the mat but Mabogo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boykin can't break the clinch.
Mabogo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mabogo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boykin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mabogo can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabogo.#T1#
Boykin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boykin managing to block the knees to the body from Mabogo.
Mabogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Boykin controls his hands. #BC#
Boykin manages to break the clinch.
Boykin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mabogo wants to clinch.
Mabogo tries to clinch up.
Boykin has been working on his balance at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mabogo.
Boykin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #KD#
Boykin drops Mabogo with a big left hand and mounts him. Mabogo is in big trouble! #ROC#
Mabogo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mabogo is looking to improve his position but Boykin isn't that keen on the idea.
Mabogo is still in real trouble! Can Boykin finish him?
Mabogo seems to have recovered his senses.
Mabogo is squirming around, avoiding Boykin's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Mabogo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mabogo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boykin postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mabogo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Boykin and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimentiy Boykin!
Dimentiy Boykin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BMP 41 (Boone vs Norton)
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Mabogo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abbot.
Abbot looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Abbot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mabogo.
Mabogo lands with a straight right. Abbot didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Tony Abbot has been cut.
Mabogo is looking to clinch but Abbot is avoiding it.
Mabogo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abbot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mabogo.
It looked like Mabogo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abbot keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Abbot gets tackled into the cage by Mabogo. Mabogo maintains the clinch.
Mabogo misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Abbot has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mabogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Abbot avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo can't find room to land a body shot as Abbot controls the action.
Mabogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abbot avoids it.
Mabogo digs a right hand into Abbot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abbot's gas tank.
Mabogo throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Abbot tries to throw a body punch but Mabogo avoids it by throwing Abbot back against the cage.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabogo.
Mabogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mabogo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mabogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mabogo lands a left hand.
Mabogo is pressed up against the cage. Abbot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mabogo down to the mat. Mabogo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Mabogo clinches up with Abbot and pushes him back against the cage.
Mabogo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mabogo.
Mabogo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mabogo.
Mabogo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Tony Abbot's cut even more.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mabogo lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Mabogo. #ROC#
Abbot is rocked!
Mabogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abbot is still on wobbly legs! Can Mabogo finish him?
Mabogo jerks Abbot to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Abbot's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Mabogo steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BMP 40 (Boone vs Boykin)
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Mabogo shoots in for a takedown but Serlal shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Serlal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mabogo.
Serlal scores with a hook.
Serlal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Mabogo darts in and clinches Serlal up against the cage.
Serlal is trying to pull guard but Mabogo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Serlal tries to pull guard but Mabogo won't allow it.
Serlal jumps guard but Mabogo stands there with Serlal around his waist. Serlal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zbermat Serlal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mabogo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Serlal jumps guard but Mabogo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Serlal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Serlal fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Serlal.
Mabogo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mabogo cracks Serlal with a nice body shot.
Mabogo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Zbermat Serlal has been cut.
Mabogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mabogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Serlal is breathing heavily.#T1#
Serlal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mabogo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Serlal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mabogo smiles and moves away.
Mabogo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Serlal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Serlal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mabogo moves away.#CL2#
Mabogo closes the distance and clinches.
Serlal tries to pull guard but Mabogo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Serlal tries to pull guard but Mabogo holds him up against the cage and eventually Serlal drops back down to his feet.
Serlal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mabogo walks away with a smile on his face. Serlal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mabogo moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Mabogo drives through with a takedown into Serlal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mabogo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Serlal wants to sweep but no luck.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mabogo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mabogo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Mabogo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Serlal wants to sweep but no luck.
Mabogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mabogo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mabogo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mabogo stopping the sweep attempt from Serlal.
Mabogo stands up over Serlal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mabogo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Serlal keeps moving.
Mabogo tries to free his leg and advance position but Serlal is retaining full guard.
Serlal keeping moving, preventing Mabogo from controlling successfully.
Serlal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mabogo is one step ahead there.
Mabogo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Serlal is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Mabogo advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serlal is not content to let Mabogo control the position.
Serlal is trying to improve his position.
Mabogo is looking to take a break and control but Serlal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serlal wants to control but Mabogo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serlal tries to improve position but can't.
Serlal is trying to escape the position but Mabogo is controlling the position.
Mabogo is looking to take a break and control but Serlal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serlal is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Mabogo tries to move to mount but Serlal blocks the move with his legs.
Mabogo taking a breather here.
Mabogo trying to control the position but Serlal is working away.
Serlal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Serlal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mabogo is trying to maintain the position but Serlal is very close to passing his half guard.
Serlal moves nicely into side control.
Serlal tries to advance to mount but Mabogo denies him.
Serlal scores with a couple of short elbows.
Serlal scoring with punches and elbows.
Mabogo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenalemodisa Mabogo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zbermat Serlal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Serlal enables Mabogo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Serlal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Serlal keeps moving.
Serlal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mabogo wants to control but Serlal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Serlal works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mabogo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Serlal lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
Mabogo is rocked!
Mabogo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Serlal postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Mabogo badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Serlal around the waist but Serlal pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Serlal is the winner by TKO! Serlal jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zbermat Serlal!
Zbermat Serlal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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