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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniyar Nurbolatov (ranked 3666 p4p, 2698 weight class) and Norman Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drowning Pool - Bodies. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Olympic wrestler
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniyar Nurbolatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Boma!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurbolatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurbolatov somewhat.
The crowd cheers as Boma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurbolatov doesn't seem phased though.
Nurbolatov shoots in but no luck this time.
Nurbolatov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown attempt - Boma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniyar Nurbolatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown
and Boma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurbolatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Boma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurbolatov has his takedown stuffed
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Boma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boma has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nurbolatov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nurbolatov fails with the takedown
and Boma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boma connects with an inside leg kick.
Boma connects with the punch.
Nurbolatov tries for a takedown but Boma circles away easily
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nurbolatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurbolatov goes for a double leg but Boma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boma continues to drive forward.
Nurbolatov looking for a takedown.
Boma is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nurbolatov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boma to the mat. Boma regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nurbolatov looking to pass the guard.
Nurbolatov preventing the sweep.
Nurbolatov is looking to pass into half guard but Boma pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boma is in guard.
Boma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Boma 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Boma.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position here.
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Boma from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurbolatov is keeping the position for now.
Nurbolatov controlling Boma's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nurbolatov shoots in for a takedown but Boma shows good takedown defense.
Boma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurbolatov with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Boma - just one landing.
Boma lands a right hook to the body.
Daniyar Nurbolatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurbolatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot by Boma.
A lazy left from Boma finds it's target.
Nurbolatov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma is pressing down on Nurbolatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nurbolatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurbolatov pushing down on Boma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurbolatov.
Boma tries to get to full guard but Nurbolatov has control of the leg.
Nurbolatov seems to be looking for submissions.
Nurbolatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurbolatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boma is just riding it out for now. Nurbolatov eventually gives up the hold.
Nurbolatov is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boma is trying to control but can't.
Nurbolatov prevents Boma from improving his position.
Boma is trying to control but can't.
Nurbolatov passes to full mount!
Nurbolatov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boma is now in Nurbolatov's guard. A big mistake from Nurbolatov there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov looking to control.
Boma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boma trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Boma from controlling successfully.
Nurbolatov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurbolatov working a defensive guard but Boma manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nurbolatov is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurbolatov gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nurbolatov shoots for a takedown but Boma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Norman Boma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jab from Boma.
Nurbolatov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boma with a nice cross.
Nurbolatov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nurbolatov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boma.
Boma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boma.
Nice body kick from Boma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurbolatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boma defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniyar Nurbolatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boma. Nurbolatov shrugs it off though.
Nurbolatov dives in and grabs Boma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boma pushes down on Nurbolatov's head and hops out.
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
and Nurbolatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurbolatov tries to bum rush Boma with a series of wild strikes but Boma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Boma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
and Boma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boma scores with a jab. Nurbolatov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nurbolatov throws a poor cross that misses
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daniyar Nurbolatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nurbolatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurbolatov fails with the takedown
and Boma counters with a nice body shot.
Boma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurbolatov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nurbolatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boma as he jumps to the side.
Boma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown attempt
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma connects with the punch.
Boma throws a shot to the body.
Nurbolatov looks for a takedown but Boma sprawls well.
Boma lands a lovely overhand right.
Nurbolatov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boma.
Norman Boma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurbolatov with a poor takedown
and Boma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nurbolatov tries for a takedown but Boma circles away easily
and Boma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boma looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boma wants to improve his position but Nurbolatov is controlling well.
Daniyar Nurbolatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boma preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boma wants to control but Nurbolatov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurbolatov is looking for a kimura here.
Nurbolatov trying to work for an americana but Boma has managed to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Boma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Boma!
During a confident post fight interview, Norman Boma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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