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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samson Ransom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Bourgon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Bourgon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Ransom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Bourgon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourgon stuffs the takedown.
Samson Ransom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ransom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bourgon is fending him off so far but Ransom persists. Nope, Bourgon circles away and we're back to standing.
Ransom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bourgon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ransom takes the fight into the clinch.
Ransom tries for a takedown but Bourgon manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Ransom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ransom tries to break the clinch but Bourgon is controlling the position.
Bourgon can't break the clinch.
Bourgon managing to block the knees to the body from Ransom.
Ransom works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bourgon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bourgon keeping moving, preventing Ransom from controlling successfully.
Ransom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ransom is looking to advance position but Bourgon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourgon prevents Ransom from getting the reversal.
Ransom tries to lock up and control but Bourgon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ransom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ransom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ransom is trying desperately to improve position.
Bourgon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ransom is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ransom is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bourgon lands a big elbow.
Ransom takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Samson Ransom has been cut.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bourgon trying to control but Ransom is having none of it.
Bourgon controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourgon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ransom tries to hold on but Bourgon postures up.
Bourgon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bourgon unloading with bombs!
Ransom slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bourgon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ransom is breathing heavily.
Bourgon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ransom taking shots to the head.
Bourgon controlling from the full mount.
Ransom is trying to escape the mount.
Bourgon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ransom is looking to escape.
Ransom tries to hold on but Bourgon pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ransom tries to reverse the position but Bourgon maintains control.
Bourgon cracks Ransom with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bourgon looking to control but Ransom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bourgon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ransom kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bourgon lands a nice shot to the head.
Ransom is looking to get to half guard.
Ransom is working hard here to advance position.
Bourgon landing strikes from the mount and Ransom is in trouble!
Ransom is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bourgon controlling the pace for now.
Ransom tries to hold on but Bourgon postures up.
Bourgon controlling the pace for now.
Ransom can't escape the position.
Bourgon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ransom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ransom wants to hold on but Bourgon pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bourgon working Ransom over with strikes here.
Ransom is looking to get to half guard.
Ransom manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ransom kicks off Bourgon and gets to his feet.
Bourgon tries to clinch up
and Ransom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ransom.
Ransom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bourgon smiles and moves away.
Ransom has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bourgon gets underhooks to prevent Ransom's takedown attempt.
Ransom wants a takedown.
Ransom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ransom wants a takedown.
Ransom wants a takedown but no success here.
Ransom fails to pull guard.
Ransom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bourgon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bourgon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ransom closes the distance and clinches.
Ransom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bourgon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ransom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bourgon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ransom.
Ransom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ransom is looking to take a break and control but Bourgon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ransom seems to be looking for submissions.
Bourgon tries to kick Ransom off but Ransom keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ransom takes the fight into the clinch.
Bourgon gets underhooks to prevent Ransom's takedown attempt.
Ransom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bourgon up against the ropes.
Ransom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bourgon has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Bourgon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Ransom'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ransom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ransom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ransom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ransom tries to clinch there but Bourgon circles away.
Ransom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ransom trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourgon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ransom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ransom passes into half guard.
Ransom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bourgon works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ransom looking to pass the guard.
Ransom trying to control but Bourgon is working from the bottom.
Bourgon is trying to control the position but Ransom postures up.
Ransom stopping the sweep attempt from Bourgon.
Ransom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bourgon, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ransom has Bourgon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bourgon can't break the clinch.
Ransom has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bourgon regains guard immediately.
Bourgon keeping moving, preventing Ransom from controlling successfully.
Bourgon managing to control the position.
Bourgon lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Bourgon is looking to stand up but Ransom isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourgon looking to control.
Bourgon keeping moving, preventing Ransom from controlling successfully.
Bourgon is trying to control the position but Ransom postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ransom feints and as Bourgon raises his hands in defense, Ransom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ransom postures up in Bourgon's guard and throws a big left but Bourgon blocks it.
Bourgon looking to control.
Ransom stops Bourgon from standing up.
Ransom drops back looking for a leg! Bourgon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bourgon manages to kick Ransom off! Ransom jumps back into Bourgon's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ransom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ransom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ransom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bourgon's head.
Ransom with a nice head shot there.
Ransom postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bourgon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ransom, into his guard.
Ransom is pulling down on Bourgon's head. It's preventing any offense from Bourgon, at least for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bourgon won't allow Ransom to sweep him here.
Ransom working a defensive guard here.
Bourgon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ransom holds on and takes a little breather.
Ransom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bourgon looking to sit in guard and control but Ransom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bourgon working a defensive guard here.
Ransom passes Bourgon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ransom throwing shots but Bourgon is blocking nicely.
Ransom wants to free his trapped foot but Bourgon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ransom working the head and body with strikes.
Ransom wants to pass to mount but Bourgon is defending the position.
Samson Ransom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bourgon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ransom is working away from the top position though.
Ransom 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.
Ransom is tying to control. Bourgon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ransom closes the distance and clinches up with Bourgon, looking for a takedown. Ransom pushes Bourgon against the ropes but Bourgon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ransom closes the distance and clinches up with Bourgon, looking for a takedown. Ransom pushes Bourgon against the ropes but Bourgon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Ransom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ransom looks for a takedown but Bourgon sprawls well.
Ben Bourgon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ransom clinches.
Ransom has Bourgon pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Bourgon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bourgon gets through Ransom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bourgon blocks a body shot from Ransom.
Ransom manages to pull guard.
Ransom is trying to keep Bourgon in close.
Bourgon trying to control but Ransom is working from the bottom.
Ransom wants to sweep but no luck.
Ransom is striking from the bottom but Bourgon uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Bourgon has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Ransom works to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ransom throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bourgon escapes and throws Ransom's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ransom tries to buck Bourgon off but Bourgon is having none of it.
Bourgon wants to stand but Ransom is controlling his arm.
Bourgon gets to mount! Ransom was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ransom is squirming around, avoiding Bourgon's attempts to control the action.
Bourgon lands a big shot there that rocks Ransom but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Ransom showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Samson Ransom!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Samson Ransom!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Samson Ransom!
Samson Ransom wins by unanimous decision!
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