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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thom Le Bou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Ynnub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Bou comes to the cage accompanied by H.A.M. - Kanye west. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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181 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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177 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thom Le Bou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bunny Ynnub!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ynnub throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Bou counters with a nice uppercut.
Ynnub fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ynnub gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Le Bou postures up.
Ynnub keeping moving, preventing Le Bou from controlling successfully.
Ynnub is looking to stand back up but Le Bou counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ynnub.
Ynnub trying to control here.
Le Bou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Bou tries to pass to full mount but Ynnub defends it.
Le Bou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bou throws a strike but Ynnub avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ynnub keeping moving, preventing Le Bou from controlling successfully.
Le Bou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ynnub swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Bou drops back looking for a leg! Ynnub is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ynnub manages to kick Le Bou off! Le Bou jumps back into Ynnub's guard.
Le Bou trying to control the position from guard on top but Ynnub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ynnub being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ynnub works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Le Bou throwing strikes but missing.
Le Bou wants to control from the top but Ynnub keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thom Le Bou wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Le Bou scores with the left hand. Ynnub knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Le Bou.
Ynnub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Bou.
A lazy left from Le Bou finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub loads up on a big right hand but Le Bou slips the punch.
Ynnub uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Bou.
Ynnub missing with a left hand there. Le Bou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Bou leaves Ynnub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Le Bou misses with a takedown attempt
and Ynnub counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Le Bou!
Le Bou tries to hold on but Ynnub postures up.
Le Bou is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Le Bou regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Bou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Le Bou.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub won't allow Le Bou to sweep him here.
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!
Ynnub stops Le Bou from standing up.
Ynnub missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Le Bou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ynnub working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thom Le Bou dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Le Bou swinging wildly here.
Ynnub lands a jab to Le Bou's midsection.
Thom Le Bou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Bou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ynnub.
Ynnub fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Le Bou jabs Ynnub right on the nose. Ynnub blinks but takes it well.
Le Bou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Bou takes a swing at Ynnub's ribcage but misses.
Ynnub darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Le Bou gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bou controlling Ynnub's posture.
Le Bou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Bou is on top in guard.
Le Bou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thom Le Bou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou advances position into side control!
Ynnub tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le Bou is looking to take a break and control but Ynnub is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Bou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ynnub tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Le Bou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Le Bou tries to advance to mount but can't.
Le Bou lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Le Bou.
Le Bou cracks Ynnub with a big elbow.
Ynnub is trying to buck Le Bou off.
Le Bou trying to control the action but Ynnub is working from the bottom.
Le Bou sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ynnub is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou wants to control but Ynnub is keeping him busy.
Le Bou is trying to ground and pound but Ynnub uses the momentary lack of control by Le Bou to regain half guard.
Le Bou wants to control but Ynnub is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Le Bou seems content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Le Bou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ynnub defending well though.
Le Bou is looking to take a break and control but Ynnub is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Thom Le Bou wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Le Bou shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ynnub napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Bou tries for a kimura but Ynnub is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Bou scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thom Le Bou 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!
Ynnub misses with a hook
and Le Bou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ynnub misses with a body shot.
Le Bou gets caught flat footed, as Ynnub shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ynnub trying to control but Le Bou is working from the bottom.
Le Bou will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Bou pulls Ynnub in to control the position.
Le Bou wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ynnub manages to pass to side control.
Le Bou controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub stops Le Bou from getting back to his feet.
Ynnub trying to control from half guard but Le Bou is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thom Le Bou.
Ynnub throws a right hand that misses
and Le Bou counters with a right hand to the body.
Ynnub waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Bou.
Le Bou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Le Bou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Bou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ynnub was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Bou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Bou avoids the body shot from Ynnub.
Ynnub misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Le Bou.
Le Bou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ynnub throws out the jab.
Ynnub gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Le Bou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ynnub takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Le Bou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ynnub moves away.
Ynnub shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Bou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ynnub's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ynnub swings for the body but Le Bou moves out of range.
Le Bou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ynnub moves away.
Le Bou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ynnub sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ynnub keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Bou slips a straight right by Ynnub.
Le Bou throws an overhand right that lands on Ynnub's shoulder, as Ynnub tries to avoid the shot.
Le Bou moves into range and clinches up with Ynnub.
Le Bou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thom Le Bou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Bou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ynnub's elbow.
Le Bou tries for a takedown but Ynnub manages to get underhooks.
Le Bou misses with a punch to the body.
Le Bou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ynnub drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ynnub fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Le Bou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ynnub moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ynnub.
Le Bou stuffs the takedown attempt from Ynnub. Ynnub gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Bou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thom Le Bou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Le Bou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ynnub shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Le Bou napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Le Bou wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ynnub trying to control the action but Le Bou is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thom Le Bou.
Well Le Bou 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thom Le Bou!
Thom Le Bou took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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RATING
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