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Event:
AD446: Flash Pointing
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Escobar circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Escobar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boulpiquante.#CL2#
Boulpiquante forces Escobar back against the cage and clinches.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar tries a body shot but Boulpiquante blocks it.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boulpiquante backwards. #TD#
Escobar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Boulpiquante can't fight it off and eventually Escobar manages to take the fight to the floor. Boulpiquante looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boulpiquante keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Boulpiquante is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar stands and throws Boulpiquante's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Boulpiquante tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Escobar working away.
Boulpiquante on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Escobar wants to control but Boulpiquante is keeping him busy.
Boulpiquante is trying to escape the position but Escobar is controlling the position.
Escobar tries to advance to mount but Boulpiquante denies him.
Boulpiquante tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position.
Boulpiquante struggling a bit here.
Boulpiquante takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Escobar controlling from side mount. #T2##SUB#
Escobar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Escobar trying to control the action but Boulpiquante is working from the bottom.
Escobar landing a few strikes.
Escobar trying to control the position but Boulpiquante is working away.
Escobar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Boulpiquante's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Escobar moves into full mount! #T3#
Boulpiquante slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Escobar is trying to control. Boulpiquante wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Escobar seems to be working for a kimura but Boulpiquante defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back.
Boulpiquante is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Escobar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Escobar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boulpiquante does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boulpiquante is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Escobar. #T4#
Boulpiquante is trying to get back to full guard.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Boulpiquante is having none of it.
Escobar lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Boulpiquante is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escobar trying to control from half guard but Boulpiquante is working away. #SUB#
Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boulpiquante can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Boulpiquante moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
A head punch on the inside from Boulpiquante fails to land.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boulpiquante backwards.
Boulpiquante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Boulpiquante prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Boulpiquante avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boulpiquante backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulpiquante swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar digs a right hand underneath Boulpiquante's ribcage. Boulpiquante let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boulpiquante's elbow.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boulpiquante's elbow.
Escobar blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Escobar.
#T1#
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boulpiquante lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Boulpiquante avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage. #TD#
Escobar has Boulpiquante pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Escobar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boulpiquante tumbling to the mat - Escobar dives into Boulpiquante's guard.
Boulpiquante looking to control.
Escobar trying to control but Boulpiquante is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulpiquante looking to control.
Escobar is pushing down on Boulpiquante's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boulpiquante is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Escobar is keen to just control but Boulpiquante is a slippery customer.
Boulpiquante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Boulpiquante looking for a sweep. Not yet Boulpiquante, not yet.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar cracks Boulpiquante with a solid left hand.
Escobar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Escobar is nestled in close to Boulpiquante, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Escobar is nestled in close to Boulpiquante, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Escobar seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Escobar there.
Escobar is taking a breather. Boulpiquante 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.#T3#
Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boulpiquante knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boulpiquante on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boulpiquante has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Boulpiquante tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
Escobar winds up and cracks Boulpiquante with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Escobar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boulpiquante is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Escobar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boulpiquante is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Escobar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Escobar uses his free foot to push down on Boulpiquante's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boulpiquante.
Escobar looking to control but Boulpiquante is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Escobar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Escobar raining down shots from the mount!
Escobar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boulpiquante can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC#
Boulpiquante is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar lands a big shot to the head and Boulpiquante winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pablo Escobar!
Pablo Escobar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Boulpiquante is looking to clinch but Haffie is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Boulpiquante has Haffie up against the cage in a clinch.
Boulpiquante misses with some punches.
Haffie working hard to break the clinch.
Haffie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boulpiquante has a couple of punches blocked by Haffie.
Boulpiquante lands a nice uppercut.
Boulpiquante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haffie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante has been cut.
Boulpiquante blocks an elbow strike.
Haffie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haffie misses with a knee to the head.
Boulpiquante tries to throw a body punch but Haffie avoids it by throwing Boulpiquante back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulpiquante swings wildly with an uppercut but Haffie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boulpiquante blocks an elbow strike from Haffie.
Nice elbow from Haffie.
Haffie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Boulpiquante fails to land.
Haffie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boulpiquante landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Haffie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boulpiquante has a couple of punches blocked by Haffie.
Boulpiquante lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haffie backwards.
Haffie blocking some punches.
Boulpiquante lands with a light punch inside.
Boulpiquante throws a punch but it's blocked by Haffie.
Haffie misses with an elbow strike.
Boulpiquante is leaning against Haffie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haffie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boulpiquante working aggressively here.
Haffie is stalling here.
Haffie throws an elbow that misses.
Boulpiquante is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haffie is defending well for now.
Haffie swings wildly with an uppercut but Boulpiquante uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haffie. #T2#
Haffie stalling in the clinch but Boulpiquante improves position.
Haffie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haffie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boulpiquante is keeping busy.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante throws a punch but it's blocked by Haffie.
Haffie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Haffie is trying to trip Boulpiquante. He has hold of a leg but Boulpiquante is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Haffie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Haffie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haffie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3##SUB2#
Boulpiquante working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haffie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haffie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boulpiquante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haffie defends it easily.#SUB2#
Haffie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boulpiquante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haffie has managed to get both his arms back between Boulpiquante's legs - danger averted.
Haffie's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Haffie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Boulpiquante has tightened it up now! Haffie should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tajko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Tajko is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boulpiquante actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Boulpiquante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tajko pulls his head out easily.
Boulpiquante wants to improve his position but Tajko is controlling well.
#SUB#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Boulpiquante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tajko pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulpiquante is not content to let Tajko control the position.
Tajko wants to pass to mount but Boulpiquante is defending the position. #T1#
Boulpiquante regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boulpiquante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tajko trying to control but Boulpiquante is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Boulpiquante has his foot on Tajko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tajko works his way back into a safe position though.
Tajko is pushing down on Boulpiquante's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boulpiquante is fighting to maintain full guard but Tajko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boulpiquante is refusing to be controlled, as Tajko sits in half guard. #SUB#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tajko prevents Boulpiquante from improving his position.
Boulpiquante works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Boulpiquante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tajko defends it easily.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boulpiquante keeping moving, preventing Tajko from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boulpiquante looking for a guillotine here but Tajko defends easily.
#SUB#
Boulpiquante is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tajko frees his head nicely. Oh but Boulpiquante has switched to an armbar! Tajko is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
An out of breath Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Boulpiquante fails to land the takedown.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
Boulpiquante closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanders circles away.
Boulpiquante closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanders circles away.
Bruce Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante.
Sanders throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruce Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders lands with a straight right. Boulpiquante didn't see that one coming.
Sanders lands a slapping body shot.
Boulpiquante shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boulpiquante's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sanders does it's job there.
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
Boulpiquante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanders.
Boulpiquante tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sanders throws a shot from downtown. Boulpiquante moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Sanders lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boulpiquante at a distance.
Boulpiquante dives in and grabs Sanders's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanders pushes down on Boulpiquante's head and hops out.#CL2#
Boulpiquante moves into the clinch.
Sanders effectively controlling the action here.
Sanders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanders misses with a body punch.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Boulpiquante lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boulpiquante lands a nice uppercut.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Sanders breaks the clinch.
Sanders throws a lazy right hand but Boulpiquante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Boulpiquante tries to counter it with a takedown but Sanders pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sanders misses with a few strikes there.
Sanders throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boulpiquante counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanders's knee momentarily.
Nice shot by Sanders.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Sanders.
Sanders looks to land a combination but Boulpiquante avoids it well.
Boulpiquante with the counter takedown but Sanders avoids it easily.
Sanders does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Sanders shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boulpiquante manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sanders is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Sanders seems content to control.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for subs from the bottom but Sanders mounts him!
Boulpiquante is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanders has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanders tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boulpiquante is looking to improve his position but Sanders isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanders wants to control the pace but Boulpiquante is squirming around nicely.
Boulpiquante is looking to improve his position but Sanders isn't that keen on the idea.
Boulpiquante wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sanders.
#T4#
Boulpiquante really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanders trying to control but Boulpiquante is having none of it.
Boulpiquante tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanders tries to control but Boulpiquante wriggling away.
Boulpiquante working to try and regain half guard.
Sanders throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sanders prevents Boulpiquante from getting the reversal.
Sanders controlling from the full mount.
Boulpiquante blocking the ground and pound.
Sanders throwing strikes here but Boulpiquante is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Sanders dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sanders leaves Boulpiquante with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanders misses with a hook. Boulpiquante ducked under it nicely.
Boulpiquante fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Sanders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Sanders has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Boulpiquante has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sanders tries a body shot but Boulpiquante blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sanders works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boulpiquante avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boulpiquante keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Boulpiquante being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanders has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanders content to stall in guard here.
Boulpiquante utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boulpiquante working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is looking for a triangle but Sanders pushes his legs off easily.
Sanders stays in close to Boulpiquante's body and controls the position.
Sanders with a flurry of punches that miss. #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.#SUB2#
Sanders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boulpiquante keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sanders has passed into half guard!
Sanders controlling the action here.
Boulpiquante is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back.
Sanders perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SUB2#
Boulpiquante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Sanders uses his free foot to push down on Boulpiquante's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Boulpiquante dodges it nicely.
Boulpiquante moves into full guard.
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanders defends well.
Sanders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Sanders trying to control but Boulpiquante is working from the bottom.
Bruce Sanders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanders postures up in Boulpiquante's guard and throws a big left but Boulpiquante blocks it. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sanders has passed into half guard!
Sanders takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanders missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boulpiquante does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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. Sanders connects with a nice short shot to Boulpiquante's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Sanders dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boulpiquante was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
Sanders just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruce Sanders is winning the standup battle so far.
Boulpiquante ducks under a wild hook from Sanders.#TD2#
Sanders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanders has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boulpiquante swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sanders uses it to pass to side control.
Sanders trying to control the position but Boulpiquante is working away.
Boulpiquante is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Boulpiquante prevents Sanders from improving position.
Sanders looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boulpiquante is avoiding damage well.
Boulpiquante tries to buck Sanders off but Sanders is having none of it.
Boulpiquante sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Sanders controlling the action here.
Boulpiquante tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg. #T2#
Sanders looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante actively working from the bottom here.
Sanders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boulpiquante can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boulpiquante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boulpiquante wants to improve his position but Sanders is controlling well.
Sanders controlling the action here.
Sanders has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boulpiquante keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanders is taking a breather. Boulpiquante 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 referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boulpiquante keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanders wants to control but Boulpiquante is keeping him busy.
Sanders seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sanders throws a jab when Boulpiquante was well out of range.
Sanders throws a good cross that connects.
Sanders lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Boulpiquante with that takedown attempt.
Bruce Sanders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sanders misses with a straight left.
Sanders digs a good hook to Boulpiquante's body.
Boulpiquante shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanders connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boulpiquante momentarily.
Sanders scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Boulpiquante.
Nice sprawl there from Sanders as Boulpiquante shoots in.
Bruce Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders 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.
Boulpiquante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Sanders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanders, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Sanders!
Bruce Sanders 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.
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Event:
Syn 509 - Cabrera vs Wayne II
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Boulpiquante shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Naoki is trying to defend but Boulpiquante 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.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naoki has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante 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.
Naoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boulpiquante's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boulpiquante's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulpiquante is taking damage to the body and head.
Naoki has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Boulpiquante.
Naoki lands shots from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naoki scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Naoki connects with a big shot to the side of Boulpiquante's head.
#T1#
I really don't envy Boulpiquante right now.
Naoki is trying to stick to Boulpiquante's back but Boulpiquante is turning into Naoki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Naoki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boulpiquante.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Naoki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boulpiquante has Naoki in his guard.#REVR#
Naoki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boulpiquante has momentary wrist control but Naoki slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante working for a triangle but Naoki defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naoki is aware though and is defending well.
Naoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulpiquante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Naoki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Naoki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Naoki working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naoki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante has his foot on Naoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Naoki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#
Boulpiquante is rocked!#T2#
Naoki gets to his feet and stands over Boulpiquante, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Boulpiquante felt that one! Naoki unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Boulpiquante from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Naoki!
Takeshi Naoki took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Syn 505 - Hoshino vs Lil Wayne
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Strange misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Boulpiquante counters with a single leg into guard. Strange didn't expect that. #SUB#
Boulpiquante drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strange manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boulpiquante has Strange in his guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Strange thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strange wants to control from the top but Boulpiquante keeps moving. #SUB#
Boulpiquante working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strange doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strange manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Boulpiquante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strange can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Strange got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boulpiquante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strange has managed to get both his arms back between Boulpiquante's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Strange got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boulpiquante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strange has managed to get both his arms back between Boulpiquante's legs - danger averted.
Strange trying to control but Boulpiquante is working from the bottom.
Strange cracks Boulpiquante with a solid left hand.#T1#
Strange wants to control from the top but Boulpiquante keeps moving.
Strange with a nice head shot there.
Strange wants to control from the top but Boulpiquante keeps moving. #SUB#
Boulpiquante working for a triangle but Strange defends it easily.
#SUB#
Boulpiquante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strange defends it easily.
Strange lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Strange passes Boulpiquante's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strange is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Boulpiquante has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Strange escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Strange!#T2#
Boulpiquante can't do much from the bottom here.
Boulpiquante is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Strange is trying to get an arm triangle but Boulpiquante is defending well.
Boulpiquante tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strange working the ground and pound from side control.
Boulpiquante is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Strange tries for a kimura but Boulpiquante is defending well.
Boulpiquante is looking to reverse the position.
Boulpiquante looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boulpiquante struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Strange tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Strange has hold of Boulpiquante's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Boulpiquante tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Strange cranks the arm and Boulpiquante screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Boulpiquante, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Simon Strange!
Simon Strange seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 501 - Mood vs Furia
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Shaman lands with a right hand.
Boulpiquante wants to clinch.
Shaman misses with a body shot.
Boulpiquante tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaman throws a hook to the side of Boulpiquante's head but Boulpiquante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boulpiquante tries to clinch but Shaman is having none of it.
Shaman scores with a hook to the body. Boulpiquante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boulpiquante fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaman avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman misses with a hook
and Boulpiquante counters with a right hand to the body.
Shaman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Shaman misses with a straight left.
Boulpiquante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shaman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shaman connects with a crisp jab.
Boulpiquante tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boulpiquante takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shaman looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulpiquante is just out of range.
Shaman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Boulpiquante closes the distance and pushes Shaman back into the cage.
Shaman controlling the action here for a moment.
Boulpiquante lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Boulpiquante blocks a body shot from Shaman.
A head punch on the inside from Boulpiquante fails to land.
Shaman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaman cracks Boulpiquante with a nice body shot.
Boulpiquante managing to block the knees to the body from Shaman.
Boulpiquante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boulpiquante.
Shaman scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaman lands a shot to the body.
Shaman blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boulpiquante creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shaman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boulpiquante tries a body shot but Shaman blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boulpiquante creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shaman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boulpiquante is defending well for now.#T3#
Boulpiquante misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Shaman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaman throws the left hand but Boulpiquante avoids the punch easily.
Shaman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shaman connects with a jab.
Boulpiquante doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaman circles away.
Shaman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boulpiquante avoids it.
Donk. Shaman catches Boulpiquante right on the button with a cross.
Boulpiquante is looking to clinch but Shaman is avoiding it.
Shaman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaman wants it to stay on the feet.
Shaman throws a wild body kick that Boulpiquante sees coming a mile off.
Shaman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Boulpiquante moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Boulpiquante closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shaman misses with a punch to the body.
Boulpiquante working aggressively here.
Shaman gets through Boulpiquante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaman lands a shot to the body.
Boulpiquante tries to throw a body punch but Shaman avoids it by throwing Boulpiquante back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boulpiquante.
Shaman leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Shaman.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shaman - that landed with a thud.
Boulpiquante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaman lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blind Shaman dominated that round.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Shaman tries to keep at a distance but Boulpiquante has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shaman blocking some punches.
Shaman stalling the fight.
Boulpiquante tries a body shot but Shaman blocks it.
Boulpiquante blocks a body shot from Shaman.
Shaman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boulpiquante can do to turn this around?
Shaman blocks an uppercut.
Shaman lands a nice knee to the body.
Boulpiquante misses with some punches.
Shaman just leaning against Boulpiquante, taking a breather. #TD#
Shaman has clasped his hands together around Boulpiquante's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Boulpiquante is looking to regain half guard here but Shaman keeps moving and retains side control.
Shaman working away.
Shaman just content to control the position.
Boulpiquante is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Shaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boulpiquante keeps working.
Boulpiquante tries to buck Shaman off but Shaman is having none of it.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boulpiquante, who protects the arm well.
Shaman is looking to take a break and control but Boulpiquante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Shaman continues to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boulpiquante manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaman passes to full mount!
Boulpiquante is squirming around, avoiding Shaman's attempts to control the action.
Shaman is looking to work his way around to Boulpiquante's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Shaman content just to control the position here.
Shaman prevents Boulpiquante from getting the reversal.
Shaman looking to control but Boulpiquante is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shaman landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Shaman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaman landing punches.
Boulpiquante is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boulpiquante tries to hold on but Shaman postures up.
Shaman tries to control but Boulpiquante wriggling away.
Shaman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boulpiquante is desperately trying to improve his position but Shaman has a good base and remains in mount.
Shaman content just to control the position here.
Boulpiquante really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boulpiquante is squirming around, avoiding Shaman's attempts to control the action.
Boulpiquante really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Shaman manages to capitalize on a mistake by Boulpiquante to take his back!#SUB#
Shaman looking for the choke from the back.
Shaman trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulpiquante just trying to survive but Shaman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shaman is hanging on to Boulpiquante's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Shaman looking for the RNC.
Boulpiquante just trying to survive but Shaman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shaman is working for a rear naked choke. Boulpiquante is not defending it well and Shaman has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Boulpiquante refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Boulpiquante's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blind Shaman!
Our winner, Blind Shaman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 494 - Holiday Melee
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Boulpiquante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boulpiquante just manages to avoid it.
Cobb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobb wants it to stay on the feet.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
Cobb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boulpiquante if he has to take too many more of those.
Boulpiquante takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cobb digs a good body shot into Boulpiquante's ribs.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boulpiquante was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb tries to work over Boulpiquante's front leg with a kick but Boulpiquante checks it.
Boulpiquante throws a counter combo.
Boulpiquante needs to keep his hands up - Cobb had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante's coach down at England Fight Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boulpiquante's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boulpiquante scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb stalling the fight.
#TD#
Cobb has clasped his hands together around Boulpiquante's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulpiquante is looking to reverse the position.
Boulpiquante is trying to control Cobb's posture but Cobb avoids it.
Cobb trying to control the position but Boulpiquante is working away. #T1#
Boulpiquante manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cobb's best efforts.
Cobb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cobb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cobb is looking for a kimura here.
Boulpiquante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Boulpiquante actively working from the bottom here.
Cobb working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Cobb is looking for a kimura here.
Boulpiquante moves into full guard.
Cobb is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante is looking for a triangle but Cobb pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cobb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cobb wants to pass the guard but Boulpiquante is keeping the position.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Cobb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boulpiquante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cobb has managed to get both his arms back between Boulpiquante's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Boulpiquante working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cobb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cobb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cobb trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulpiquante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cobb is aware though and is defending well.
Cobb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Cobb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cobb working some strikes from top position.
Cobb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cobb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cobb's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cobb passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cobb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boulpiquante is just riding it out for now. Cobb eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB2#
Boulpiquante has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cobb escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cobb!
Cobb fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boulpiquante tries to bench press Cobb off him but Cobb keeps the position.
Cobb has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boulpiquante!
Boulpiquante can't escape the position.
Cobb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boulpiquante is looking to escape.
Boulpiquante really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boulpiquante wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Boulpiquante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobb.
Cobb throws a head kick that half lands.
Boulpiquante shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobb pinned against the cage. Cobb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cobb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boulpiquante is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Boulpiquante shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cobb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Cobb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boulpiquante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cobb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boulpiquante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cobb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Cobb working for a triangle but Boulpiquante defends it easily.
Boulpiquante wants to pass the guard but Cobb is keeping the position.
Cobb wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cobb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante 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. #SUB#
Cobb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boulpiquante defends it easily.
Cobb trying to keep a closed guard but Boulpiquante is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cobb is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cobb has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Cobb trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulpiquante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobb connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is looking for a triangle but Cobb pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cobb passes into half guard.
Cobb working Boulpiquante over with strikes.
Cobb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Cobb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cobb is trying to control. Boulpiquante wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cobb pulls his head out easily.
Cobb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cobb wants to control but Boulpiquante is keeping him busy.
Boulpiquante taking some punishment here, with Cobb in his half guard.
Cobb thows a huge punch but Boulpiquante dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante actively working from the bottom here.
Cobb wants to free his trapped foot but Boulpiquante is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cobb scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB#
Cobb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boulpiquante has hold of Cobb's hands but Cobb slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cobb pulls his head out easily.
Cobb is trying to control the action in half guard but Boulpiquante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cobb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boulpiquante is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boulpiquante won't allow Cobb to pass to mount.
Cobb is nestled in close to Boulpiquante, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Cobb is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante with the active half guard here but Cobb passes nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulpiquante on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boulpiquante shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boulpiquante misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boulpiquante throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cobb's waist but Cobb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boulpiquante off to one side.
Coco Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobb tries to sprawl out of it but Boulpiquante keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boulpiquante.
Coco Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boulpiquante can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulpiquante goes for a double leg but Cobb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cobb continues to drive forward.#CL#
Cobb gets a clinch. #TD#
Cobb drags the fight down to the ground.
Cobb wants to sweep here but Boulpiquante controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Cobb looking for a guillotine here but Boulpiquante defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Boulpiquante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boulpiquante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cobb looking for a guillotine here but Boulpiquante defends easily.
Cobb has Boulpiquante pulled in close to control his posture.
Cobb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boulpiquante postures up.
#SUB#
Cobb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boulpiquante can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boulpiquante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cobb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boulpiquante has Cobb in his guard.#REVR#
Coco Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cobb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cobb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cobb works over Boulpiquante with some ground and pound from guard.
Cobb is pushing down on Boulpiquante's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boulpiquante is fighting to maintain full guard but Cobb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cobb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boulpiquante wants to improve his position but Cobb is controlling well.
Cobb wants to control but Boulpiquante is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Boulpiquante actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boulpiquante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cobb in particular looking to stall.
Cobb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb tries to pass to full mount but Boulpiquante defends it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cobb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cobb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boulpiquante keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boulpiquante throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Cobb counters by clinching up.
Boulpiquante has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boulpiquante avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Boulpiquante misses with the head strike.
Boulpiquante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coco Cobb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cobb 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coco Cobb!
Coco Cobb took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Syn 487 - Olympics Rd. 1
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Boulpiquante works Bomba's body with a nice hook.
Boulpiquante tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bomba throws a head kick that misses.
Boulpiquante swings widly with a right hand
and Bomba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bomba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Bomba.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boulpiquante pushes Bomba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boulpiquante's coach down at England Fight Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boulpiquante's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bomba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Bomba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bomba misses with a body kick.
Bomba swats away the attempt to clinch by Boulpiquante.
Bomba throws a head kick that misses.
Bomba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boulpiquante was well out of range. Poor timing from Bomba.
A low kick from Bomba misses
and Boulpiquante counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulpiquante misses with a head kick.
It looked like Bomba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bomba staying out of range there.
Bomba throws a big counter combination but Boulpiquante scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Bomba tries to land a front kick but Boulpiquante steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bomba fails to land with a series of punches.
Boulpiquante throws a lazy head kick
and Bomba counters with a solid body kick.
Boulpiquante misses with a few strikes there.
Boulpiquante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bomba circles away quickly and effectively.
Boulpiquante tries to bum rush Bomba with a series of wild strikes but Bomba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bomba throwing a counter right hand but Boulpiquante manages to avoid it.
Bomba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bomba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boulpiquante.
Bomba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boulpiquante's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bomba.
Bomba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bomba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boulpiquante takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boulpiquante jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boulpiquante throws a nice looking combination but Bomba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Boulpiquante backs away, Bomba returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Boulpiquante scores with a jab.
Bomba moves out of range as Boulpiquante strikes.
Bomba lands a head kick. Boulpiquante smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bomba throws a jab when Boulpiquante was well out of range.
Bomba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boulpiquante connects with a high kick.
Boulpiquante misses with a hook. Bomba ducked under it nicely.
Bomba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Boulpiquante. Those never looked like landing.
Bomba swings for the body but Boulpiquante moves out of range.
Boulpiquante looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bomba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bomba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bomba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boulpiquante takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bomba throws a head kick that misses
and Boulpiquante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A cross from Boulpiquante lands.#ROC2#
Bomba is rocked!
Bomba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boulpiquante counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Bomba falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
Our winner, Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 481 - Bustamante vs Norton
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Fortune misses with a wild body shot.
Boulpiquante bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fortune's head backwards.
Boulpiquante missing with a left hand there. Fortune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortune stuns Boulpiquante with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Fortune has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Boulpiquante's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Fortune.
Boulpiquante misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Fortune breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boulpiquante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boulpiquante takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulpiquante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fortune throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante ducks under a wild hook from Fortune.
Boulpiquante misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Boulpiquante lands a head kick. Fortune smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fortune tries to score with a low kick but Boulpiquante moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body punch from Boulpiquante.
Fortune looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boulpiquante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Boulpiquante misses.
Fortune lands with a shot to the body.
Fortune gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boulpiquante counters with a nice uppercut.
Boulpiquante stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boulpiquante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortune.#CL2#
Fortune gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortune misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortune misses with a punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante prevents a body shot from Fortune. #T2#
Boulpiquante misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Fortune breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortune missing with a left hand there. Boulpiquante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boulpiquante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortune throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Fortune. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Boulpiquante gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boulpiquante has a couple of punches blocked by Fortune.
Boulpiquante blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortune.
Boulpiquante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortune leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fortune tries to stall but Boulpiquante uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Boulpiquante.
Fortune lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortune misses with some punches.
#T3#
Boulpiquante working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fortune working aggressively here.
Boulpiquante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortune misses with a punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante has a couple of punches blocked by Fortune.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boulpiquante creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fortune lands a shoulder strike.
Boulpiquante throws a head punch that misses.
Boulpiquante throws a head punch that misses.
Fortune lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boulpiquante backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortune.
Boulpiquante throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortune.
Fortune looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortune.
Fortune blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortune throws a punch but it's blocked by Boulpiquante.
Fortune lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boulpiquante swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortune throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Boulpiquante fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulpiquante.
Fortune looking to slow down the pace here.
Fortune makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fortune lands a shot to the body.
Boulpiquante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortune blocking some punches.
Boulpiquante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortune blocks a body shot from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fortune backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortune.
Boulpiquante missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortune.
Fortune lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominic Fortune 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#
Boulpiquante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses.
Fortune lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boulpiquante backs up against the cage.
Boulpiquante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fortune paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fortune moves out of range of the body kick.
Boulpiquante throws a hook to the side of Fortune's head but Fortune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boulpiquante throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fortune counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fortune connects with a leg kick. Boulpiquante looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortune has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boulpiquante finds it's way round the side to connect with Fortune's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Fortune forces Boulpiquante back against the cage and clinches.
Fortune scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Fortune.
#BC2#
Fortune pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boulpiquante looks to land a right hand but Fortune moved out of range.
Boulpiquante looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortune is just out of range.
Dominic Fortune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortune avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fortune throws out a counter right but Boulpiquante avoids it with no problem.
Fortune throws a head kick but Boulpiquante moves out of range.
Fortune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boulpiquante.
Fortune moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boulpiquante throws an off balance right hand
and Fortune counters with a straight right hand.
Fortune connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boulpiquante momentarily.
Boulpiquante attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boulpiquante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortune lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortune throws a series of punches but Boulpiquante moves out of range. #T2#
Boulpiquante takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boulpiquante scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Fortune clinches up with Boulpiquante and pushes him back against the cage.
Fortune goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortune lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortune lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boulpiquante backwards.
Fortune misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortune has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boulpiquante seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fortune can turn it around.
Fortune has a couple of punches blocked by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune leaning against his opponent.
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boulpiquante misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Boulpiquante fails to land.
Fortune goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boulpiquante lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fortune backwards.
Fortune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Fortune fails to land.
Boulpiquante throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortune.
A nice left hand lands by Boulpiquante.
Fortune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortune working aggressively here.
Fortune lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boulpiquante working aggressively here.
Boulpiquante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortune blocking some punches.
Boulpiquante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortune misses with some punches.
Fortune lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boulpiquante throws a head punch that misses.
Fortune lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boulpiquante. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortune blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Fortune escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fortune takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boulpiquante misses the jab.
Fortune changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fortune on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fortune throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boulpiquante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Fortune misses.
Fortune blocks a head kick by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante cracks Fortune with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boulpiquante tries to clinch up
and Fortune counters with a straight right hand.
Boulpiquante connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dominic Fortune will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Boulpiquante tries to clinch up but Fortune circles away and keeps his distance.
Boulpiquante misses with a head kick.
Boulpiquante is looking to clinch but Fortune is avoiding it.
Fortune throws a head kick but Boulpiquante moves out of range.
Fortune lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fortune ducks under a wild hook from Boulpiquante.
Nice uppercut there from Fortune.
Boulpiquante misses the shot to the body.
Fortune throws a big counter head kick but Boulpiquante avoids it with no problem.
Boulpiquante misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulpiquante lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Boulpiquante.
Fortune is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Boulpiquante. Those never looked like landing.
Fortune plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fortune slips under a jab.
Fortune scores with a sloppy right hand. Boulpiquante should have avoided that one.
Fortune rushes Boulpiquante and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Boulpiquante is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Fortune piles on the pressure and Boulpiquante crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Fortune!
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Event:
Syn 473 - Kanitz v Rutherford
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Officer.
Boulpiquante tries to close the distance and clinch up but Officer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Officer unleashes a big counter combination but Boulpiquante bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab from Officer.
Officer lands a nice shot that snaps Boulpiquante's head back.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Officer misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Boulpiquante holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boulpiquante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Officer blocking some punches.
Boulpiquante presses Officer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boulpiquante lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Boulpiquante on the inside.
Officer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boulpiquante backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boulpiquante fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulpiquante lands a left hand.
Officer blocks an uppercut.
Boulpiquante misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boulpiquante working aggressively here.
Officer lands a body shot.
Officer lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Boulpiquante. #T1#
Boulpiquante misses with the head strike.
Boulpiquante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Officer.
Officer is working Boulpiquante over against the cage.
Boulpiquante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Officers head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Officer.
Boulpiquante swings wildly with an uppercut but Officer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Officer.
Officer struggles to land a body shot inside as Boulpiquante controls his hands.
Officer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boulpiquante seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Officer can turn it around.
Officer struggles to land a body shot inside as Boulpiquante controls his hands.
Boulpiquante definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boulpiquante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boulpiquante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boulpiquante throws a punch but it's blocked by Officer.
Officer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boulpiquante's elbow.
Boulpiquante scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Officer misses with a body punch.
Officer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boulpiquante backwards.
Boulpiquante working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boulpiquante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Officer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Officer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Officer goes for a takedown attempt but Boulpiquante pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boulpiquante lands a two punch combo.
Boulpiquante tries to close the distance and clinch but Officer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Officer misses its intended target.
Boulpiquante throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boulpiquante tries to close the distance and clinch up but Officer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Officer drives through with a takedown into Boulpiquante's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Officer passes Boulpiquante's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Officer is thwarting Boulpiquante's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Boulpiquante is trying to maintain the position but Officer is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Officer seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Officer is trying to control the action in half guard but Boulpiquante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Officer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boulpiquante is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Boulpiquante wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Boulpiquante sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boulpiquante trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Boulpiquante actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Officer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boulpiquante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Officer. #SUB2#
Officer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boulpiquante is concentrating on defense, preventing Officer from advancing position.
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 Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Officer lands the left hand.#CL#
Boulpiquante drives through and clinches with Officer against the cage.
Officer wants a takedown.
Officer blocks an uppercut.
Officer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Officer has a couple of punches blocked by Boulpiquante.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Officer.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch on the inside.
Officer takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boulpiquante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Officer is working for takedown but Boulpiquante is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Officer.
Boulpiquante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Officer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Police Officer.
Officer swings wildly with an uppercut but Boulpiquante uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Officer blocks an uppercut.
Boulpiquante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Officers head.
Officer tries a body shot but Boulpiquante blocks it.
Boulpiquante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Officer blocking some punches.
Boulpiquante gets through Officer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boulpiquante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Officer lands a left hand.
Officer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boulpiquante's elbow. #TD2#
Officer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Officer manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Officer wants to control but Boulpiquante is keeping him busy.
Boulpiquante can't do much from the bottom here.
Boulpiquante manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Officer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boulpiquante postures up and lands a big shot to Officer's brow. #T2##SUB2#
Boulpiquante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Officer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boulpiquante has managed to get both his arms back between Officer's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Officer looking for a guillotine here but Boulpiquante defends easily.
#SUB2#
Officer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boulpiquante defends well.
Boulpiquante connects with a couple of short punches.
Boulpiquante lands a couple of digs.
Boulpiquante chips away with some ground and pound.
Officer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boulpiquante's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Officer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Boulpiquante is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Officer frees his head nicely. Oh but Boulpiquante has switched to an armbar! Officer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
During a confident post fight interview, Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Syn 468 - Champion vs Champion
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Escrima ducks under a wild hook from Boulpiquante.
Escrima moves into range and connects with a jab.
Escrima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boulpiquante manages to avoid it.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulpiquante slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boulpiquante scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Escrima 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.
Escrima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boulpiquante. Boulpiquante circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Boulpiquante. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Boulpiquante.
Escrima tries to land a leg kick but Boulpiquante saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circle, before Boulpiquante throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Escrima's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Boulpiquante lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
An out of breath Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Syn 458 - Falcon vs. Rocker 2
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Boulpiquante swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker throws a body punch but Boulpiquante moves out of range.
Boulpiquante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Boulpiquante.
A nice side step and Parker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Boulpiquante - just one landing.
We've been informed that Parker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Parker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boulpiquante in his tracks.
Parker misses with a body punch
and Boulpiquante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker lands a jab to the head.
Parker sizes up Boulpiquante with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
Parker misses with a hook. Boulpiquante ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Parker there.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker misses with a right hand
letting Boulpiquante counter with a right hand.
Boulpiquante tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulpiquante throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.#T1#
Boulpiquante throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Parker misses.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boulpiquante scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
Boulpiquante has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boulpiquante there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parker scores with a hook to the body. Boulpiquante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Parker slips under a jab from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boulpiquante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Parker takes a swing at Boulpiquante's ribcage but misses.
Parker throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Boulpiquante to counter with a crisp jab.
Boulpiquante missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boulpiquante will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Parker avoids a kick to the body.
Boulpiquante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Boulpiquante misses
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Boulpiquante tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Boulpiquante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Boulpiquante lands a glancing blow to the side of Parker's head.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Boulpiquante looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Parker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boulpiquante checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boulpiquante ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Good exchange - Parker coming out on top.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parker.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick that Parker semi-blocks.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Boulpiquante's shoulder, as Boulpiquante tries to avoid the shot.
Parker takes a swing at Boulpiquante's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Parker gets tackled into the cage by Boulpiquante. Boulpiquante maintains the clinch. #T3#
Parker lands a shot to the body.
Boulpiquante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker blocking some punches.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Boulpiquante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker lands with a left to the head.
Boulpiquante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Boulpiquante controls his hands.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of Boulpiquante backwards.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Boulpiquante has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Parker blocking some punches.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker blocking some punches.
Boulpiquante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boulpiquante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Parker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Boulpiquante misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kelvin Parker 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#
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Parker lands.
Boulpiquante takes one on the button.
Parker throws a shot to the body.
Parker connects with a body shot that sends Boulpiquante's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Boulpiquante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boulpiquante is looking to counter punch.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boulpiquante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boulpiquante just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker tries to bum rush Boulpiquante with a series of wild strikes but Boulpiquante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boulpiquante scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boulpiquante misses with the combination.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Boulpiquante's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulpiquante throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A big right from Boulpiquante misses.
Boulpiquante misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boulpiquante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Parker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boulpiquante throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parker.
Parker moves out of range of the leg kick from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boulpiquante on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boulpiquante misses with an uppercut.
Boulpiquante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Boulpiquante's front leg but catches the back leg as Boulpiquante tries to avoid it. #T2#
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Boulpiquante loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Boulpiquante takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parker tries to move into range but Boulpiquante moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boulpiquante connects with a nice looking jab.
Parker drops his hands momentarily and Boulpiquante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parker throws a front kick aimed at Boulpiquante's knee but Boulpiquante avoids it well.
Parker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boulpiquante.
Parker digs a good hook to Boulpiquante's body.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Boulpiquante connects with a right hand. Parker shakes it off.
Parker throws a lazy uppercut
and Boulpiquante counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boulpiquante throws a leg kick
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Parker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Boulpiquante avoids the body shot from Parker.
Parker tries a low kick but Boulpiquante avoids it.
Boulpiquante throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Boulpiquante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boulpiquante is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Boulpiquante.
Parker lands with an overhand left.
Some bone on bone action there as Boulpiquante checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boulpiquante tries a head kick but it misses.
Boulpiquante's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parker under the eye.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker tries a quick counter leg kick but Boulpiquante is wise to it.#T4#
A low kick from Parker is predictable there
and Boulpiquante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boulpiquante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker feints a counter leg kick.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Boulpiquante moved out of range nicely.
Parker connects with a body shot that sends Boulpiquante's belly button to the back.
Kelvin Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boulpiquante takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker scores with a sloppy right hand. Boulpiquante should have avoided that one.
Parker lands with a hook. Boulpiquante tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boulpiquante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boulpiquante paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A clash of legs there as Boulpiquante blocks the low kick.
Boulpiquante went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boulpiquante moves away from the strike by Parker.
Boulpiquante will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boulpiquante.
A countering left hand to the body from Parker misses.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boulpiquante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boulpiquante throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Boulpiquante lands with a slapping head kick.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulpiquante throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boulpiquante throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Boulpiquante finds it's way through Parker's defenses.
Parker jabs at Boulpiquante's body.
Parker digs a good body shot into Boulpiquante's ribs.#T1#
Boulpiquante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Boulpiquante.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parker! But no joy.
Boulpiquante's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boulpiquante scrambles back to his feet.
Boulpiquante is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boulpiquante lands with a slapping head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Boulpiquante moves out of range as Parker throws a body kick.
Boulpiquante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boulpiquante throws a lazy head kick
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Boulpiquante ducks down to avoid it.
Boulpiquante misses with an uppercut
and Parker counters with a leg kick.
Boulpiquante connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Boulpiquante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Boulpiquante misses the target. #T2#
Boulpiquante looks to clinch
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boulpiquante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boulpiquante walks into a straight right hand from Parker.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Boulpiquante swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parker.
Boulpiquante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boulpiquante throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boulpiquante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parker is looking to slow Boulpiquante down with leg kicks.
Some wild striking there from Boulpiquante.
Parker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boulpiquante momentarily.
Boulpiquante clobbers Parker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Boulpiquante.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Boulpiquante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boulpiquante has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boulpiquante and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boulpiquante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boulpiquante manages to avoid it.
Boulpiquante on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
Boulpiquante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker connects with a body shot.
A jab from Boulpiquante finds it's way through Parker's defenses.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boulpiquante throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Boulpiquante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boulpiquante thuds his shin into the meat of Parker's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulpiquante needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boulpiquante's calf.
Boulpiquante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boulpiquante.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boulpiquante ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
Boulpiquante scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kelvin Parker.
Well Parker 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Parker!
Kelvin Parker very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 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.
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Event:
Syn Cuatrocientos Cincuenta
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Boulpiquante closes the distance and pushes Murray back into the cage.
Murray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray .
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boulpiquante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray .
Murray tries to work over Boulpiquante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulpiquante.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante landing knees to the body.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boulpiquante throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray .
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray presses Boulpiquante against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Boulpiquante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murray s head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante working aggressively here.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray lands a left hand.
Boulpiquante struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray misses with some punches.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boulpiquante blocks a body shot from Murray .
Murray pushes Boulpiquante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boulpiquante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray blocking some punches.
#BC#
Murray breaks from the clinch.
Boulpiquante tests Murray 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Murray lands a lovely overhand right.
Boulpiquante defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Boulpiquante misses.
Murray lands with a cross. #CL2#
Boulpiquante has closed the distance and engaged Murray in a clinch.
Murray takes a shot to the head.
Murray lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Murray breaks the clinch.
Boulpiquante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Murray tries to keep at a distance but Boulpiquante has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boulpiquante blocks an uppercut.
Boulpiquante lands a hook that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boulpiquante fails to land. #T3#
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Boulpiquante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boulpiquante's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Boulpiquante fails to land.
Boulpiquante lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boulpiquante lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante working aggressively here.
Boulpiquante lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boulpiquante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray 's elbow.
Boulpiquante prevents a body shot from Murray .
Our sources have told us that Murray has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Boulpiquante has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boulpiquante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante scores with a shot to the side of Murray 's head.
A head punch on the inside from Boulpiquante fails to land.
A short right from Boulpiquante on the inside.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boulpiquante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boulpiquante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray .
Murray misses with a body punch.
Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of Boulpiquante backwards. #BC#
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boulpiquante checks a leg kick nicely.
Boulpiquante tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boulpiquante checks a leg kick.
Boulpiquante let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Boulpiquante slips the punch.
Boulpiquante scores with the left hand. Murray knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Chad Murray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boulpiquante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray .
A jab from Murray misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Boulpiquante 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.
Murray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boulpiquante can pounce on him.
Murray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boulpiquante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray tries a low kick but Boulpiquante avoids it.
Chad Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Murray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boulpiquante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boulpiquante moves out of range as Murray strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray throws an off balance right hand
and Boulpiquante counters with a left to the body.
Boulpiquante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and Boulpiquante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Boulpiquante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murray misses with a hook to the body
and Boulpiquante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boulpiquante doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
Boulpiquante wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Murray .
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boulpiquante moves away from the strike by Murray .
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boulpiquante doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boulpiquante.
Murray throws a leg kick but Boulpiquante sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murray tries to land a front kick but Boulpiquante steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boulpiquante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murray thows a leg kick but Boulpiquante checks it
enabling Boulpiquante to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray connects with a right hand. Boulpiquante shakes it off.#CL2#
Boulpiquante has closed the distance and engaged Murray in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray is leaning against Boulpiquante and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray .
Good body shot from Murray .
Murray tries a body shot but Boulpiquante blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante blocking some punches.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante lands a body punch. #T3#
Boulpiquante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Boulpiquante.
Murray avoiding damage as Boulpiquante throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray .
A right hand to the body from Murray .
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Boulpiquante avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Boulpiquante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray .
Boulpiquante lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murray or not.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boulpiquante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boulpiquante takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murray lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Murray takes a shot to the head.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Murray .
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boulpiquante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boulpiquante blocking some punches.
Boulpiquante swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray .
Boulpiquante misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boulpiquante moves out of range of the body kick from Murray .
Murray lands a lovely overhand right.
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 Chad Murray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boulpiquante tries to clinch
and Murray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray throws a sloppy body shot
and Boulpiquante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boulpiquante takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Boulpiquante's head but Boulpiquante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boulpiquante shapes to counter with a head kick.
Murray lands a right hook to the body.
Murray throws an off balance right hand
and Boulpiquante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Boulpiquante's shoulder, as Boulpiquante tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boulpiquante! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murray .
Murray swings for the body but Boulpiquante moves out of range.
#CL2#
Boulpiquante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murray , pushing him back against the cage.
Murray working aggressively here.
#T1#
Murray tries a body shot but Boulpiquante blocks it.
Boulpiquante working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boulpiquante throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Boulpiquante fails to land.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Boulpiquante avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Boulpiquante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boulpiquante blocks a body shot from Murray .
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Boulpiquante.
A shot in the inside from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Boulpiquante working aggressively here.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Boulpiquante controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray .
Murray blocking some punches.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Boulpiquante tries to work over Murray 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Boulpiquante's head.
Boulpiquante throws a head punch that misses.
Murray blocking some punches.
Boulpiquante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boulpiquante lands a shoulder strike.
Boulpiquante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Boulpiquante's head.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Boulpiquante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boulpiquante has a couple of punches blocked by Murray .
A hook to the body from Murray .
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Murray 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boulpiquante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boulpiquante working aggressively here.
Boulpiquante blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray .
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Boulpiquante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boulpiquante working aggressively here.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Murray cracks Boulpiquante with a nice body shot.
Boulpiquante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray .
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Boulpiquante's head.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boulpiquante.
Murray pushes Boulpiquante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray lands a left hand.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boulpiquante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Boulpiquante swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boulpiquante lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boulpiquante keeps control of Murray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murray throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boulpiquante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boulpiquante tries to land knees in the clinch but Murray avoids the damage to the body.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Boulpiquante misses with some punches.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boulpiquante blocks an elbow strike from Murray .
Boulpiquante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Boulpiquante.
Murray avoiding damage as Boulpiquante throws knees to the body.
Boulpiquante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boulpiquante's elbow.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boulpiquante prevents a body shot from Murray .
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 Chad Murray .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murray , 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chad Murray !
A very excited looking Chad Murray 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.
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Event:
Syn 443 Fortunado vs Vinetto 3
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Jason tries to close the distance and clinch but Boulpiquante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jason looks to throw the jab but Boulpiquante is out of range.
Boulpiquante staying out of range there.
Boulpiquante slips a straight right by Jason.
Jason misses with a hook.
Boulpiquante moves out of range of the body kick from Jason.
Boulpiquante looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Jason there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jason misses with an uppercut. Boulpiquante saw that one coming.
Boulpiquante throws a chopping leg kick but Jason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jason feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante throws the left hand but Jason avoids the punch easily.
Jason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boulpiquante punishes Jason's body with a nice straight punch.
Jason staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jason misses with a low kick as Boulpiquante jumps back.
Boulpiquante flicks out a counter leg kick but Jason steps away.#T1#
A nice combination there by Boulpiquante.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rony Jason has been cut.
Boulpiquante cracks Jason with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jason scores with a nice right hand.
Jason connects with a leg kick. Boulpiquante looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boulpiquante. That's going to slow Jason down.
Boulpiquante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jason thows a body kick. Boulpiquante tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boulpiquante will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jason lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jason throws a right hand that misses
and Boulpiquante counters with a straight right hand.
Boulpiquante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jason cracks the inside of Boulpiquante's front leg.
Jason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Jason takes a swing at Boulpiquante's ribcage but misses.
Boulpiquante misses with a straight left.
Boulpiquante lands with a cross.
Jason misses with the combination.
Jason looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulpiquante is just out of range.
Boulpiquante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Jason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boulpiquante doesn't seem phased though.
Boulpiquante throws a hook but Jason avoids it easily.
Jason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jason throws a series of punches but Boulpiquante moves out of range.
Boulpiquante walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jason.
Jason throws a leg kick
enabling Boulpiquante to counter with a crisp jab.
Boulpiquante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jason.
Boulpiquante paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Jason misses with an uppercut. Boulpiquante saw that one coming.
Boulpiquante thuds his shin into the meat of Jason's side.
Jason misses with a leg kick
and Boulpiquante counters with a stiff right hand.
Jason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boulpiquante.
Jason takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jason looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulpiquante is just out of range.
Boulpiquante scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boulpiquante misses with a kick to the body.
Jason throwing a counter right hand but Boulpiquante manages to avoid it.
Boulpiquante connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boulpiquante scoring well with a low kick there.
Jason scores with the left hand. Boulpiquante knows he should have avoided that one.
Boulpiquante lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulpiquante misses with a double jab
and Jason counters with a series of strikes. Boulpiquante will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Boulpiquante misses with a low kick as Jason jumps back.
A punch lands to the side of Jason 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boulpiquante is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boulpiquante scores with a decent looking hook.
Jason misses with a body kick. #KD#
Jason feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boulpiquante sprawling to the canvas! Boulpiquante rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jason finish him?!
#ROC#
Boulpiquante is rocked!
Jason throws a monster overhand right that drops Boulpiquante! Jason follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rony Jason!
Rony Jason seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 428 - Never Give Up
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Janus rushes Boulpiquante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Janus leaning against his opponent.
Boulpiquante works on Janus's body with a couple of short punches.
Boulpiquante lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Janus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boulpiquante avoiding damage as Janus throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Boulpiquante to work.
Janus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boulpiquante is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boulpiquante manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boulpiquante throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulpiquante tries to break the clinch but Janus is controlling the position.
Janus trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Boulpiquante breaks from the clinch.
Boulpiquante throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Janus's head.
Boulpiquante clobbers Janus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1##CL#
Janus pushes Boulpiquante up against the cage in a clinch.
Boulpiquante is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boulpiquante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Janus keeps control of Boulpiquante as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boulpiquante lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Janus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Janus tries a knee to the head but Boulpiquante blocks it.
Janus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Janus avoids a wild elbow strike from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante wants to get back to striking at distance but Janus won't allow it.
Janus throws an elbow that misses.
I was talking to Janus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Boulpiquante.
A knee to the head by Janus.
Boulpiquante is leaning against Janus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Janus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Janus pushes off an throws an elbow but Boulpiquante leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Janus tries a knee to the head but Boulpiquante blocks it.
Boulpiquante scores with a nice hook to the head.
Janus lands an elbow inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Boulpiquante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Janus tries to clinch up
and Boulpiquante makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boulpiquante misses with a two punch combination.
Janus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boulpiquante.
Janus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hugh Janus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Janus clinches.
Janus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boulpiquante managing to block the knees to the body from Janus.
Boulpiquante throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boulpiquante throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Boulpiquante's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Boulpiquante breaks the clinch.
Boulpiquante slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Janus wants to clinch but Boulpiquante slips to the side
and Boulpiquante counters with a nice uppercut.
Boulpiquante ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab by Boulpiquante.#T3##CL#
Janus gets a clinch.
Boulpiquante has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Boulpiquante.
Janus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boulpiquante has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Janus prevents Boulpiquante from breaking the clinch.
Boulpiquante throws an elbow that misses.
Boulpiquante lands a shot to the body.
Janus misses with a knee to the head.
Janus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boulpiquante blocks it with crossed arms.
Boulpiquante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Janus blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Boulpiquante manages to break the clinch.
Boulpiquante's jab looks to have found its range, popping Janus under the eye.
Janus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boulpiquante has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Janus slips under a jab.#CL#
Janus moves into range and clinches up with Boulpiquante.
Janus lands a knee to the body.
Boulpiquante misses with an elbow strike.
#T4#
Janus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Boulpiquante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boulpiquante 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.
#CL#
Janus closes the distance and pushes Boulpiquante back into the cage.
Boulpiquante is trying to force a seperation but Janus has the dominant position.
Janus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boulpiquante gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boulpiquante lands a hook that snaps the head of Janus backwards.
Janus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Janus blocks the elbow strike.
Janus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boulpiquante throws a punch but it's blocked by Janus.
Boulpiquante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Janus misses with a knee strike.
Janus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boulpiquante avoids it.
Boulpiquante takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Boulpiquante breaks the clinch.
Janus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante's cut.
That's time! Janus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boulpiquante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boulpiquante! But no joy.
Janus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boulpiquante has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boulpiquante scores with a jab.
Janus tries to clinch but Boulpiquante moves out of range.
Boulpiquante scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Janus. #CL#
Janus pushes Boulpiquante up against the cage in a clinch.
Janus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Janus tries a knee to the head but Boulpiquante blocks it.
#BC2#
Boulpiquante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boulpiquante clobbers Janus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Janus tries to land a front kick but Boulpiquante steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boulpiquante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boulpiquante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boulpiquante takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janus wants to clinch
and Boulpiquante counters with a stiff right hand.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Janus avoids the head kick by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boulpiquante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Janus moves in looking to clinch but Boulpiquante pushes him off.
Janus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Janus wants to clinch but Boulpiquante slips to the side
and Boulpiquante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Janus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Boulpiquante misses the target.
Boulpiquante blocks a head kick by Janus.
Boulpiquante circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boulpiquante looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Janus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boulpiquante comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Janus has Boulpiquante pressed against the cage, preventing Boulpiquante from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Janus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boulpiquante has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boulpiquante throws an elbow but it misses.
Janus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boulpiquante blocks it with crossed arms.
Boulpiquante avoiding damage as Janus throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Janus misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boulpiquante creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Janus throws an elbow but misses.
Boulpiquante lands a nice uppercut.
Boulpiquante creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boulpiquante working hard to break the clinch.
Boulpiquante wants to break free but Janus has control.
Boulpiquante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Janus misses with an elbow strike.
Janus lands a knee to the body.
Janus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boulpiquante misses with some punches.
Boulpiquante swings wildly with an uppercut but Janus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Janus blocks an elbow strike.
Boulpiquante leaning against his opponent.
Janus is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boulpiquante.#T3#
Boulpiquante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boulpiquante lands with a light punch inside.
Hugh Janus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Janus blocks an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Boulpiquante to work.
Boulpiquante has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boulpiquante working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boulpiquante misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Boulpiquante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boulpiquante swats away the attempt to clinch by Janus.
Boulpiquante connects with a nice looking jab.
Janus tries to clinch there but Boulpiquante circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Janus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boulpiquante swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boulpiquante swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boulpiquante is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boulpiquante looks to land a combination but Janus avoids it well.
Boulpiquante circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boulpiquante fakes the leg kick and cracks Janus in the body.
Boulpiquante lands a nice shot that snaps Janus's head back.
Janus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boulpiquante looks to score with a jab to the body but Janus is just out of range.#CL#
Boulpiquante gets tackled into the cage by Janus. Janus maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boulpiquante throws an elbow but it misses.
Janus blocks an elbow strike.
Boulpiquante is trying to break the clinch but Janus has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Janus.
Janus lands a good knee to the midsection. Boulpiquante won't want to take too many of those.
Boulpiquante takes an elbow to the temple.
Boulpiquante lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Janus is looking to clinch but Boulpiquante is avoiding it.
Janus throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Janus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Janus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boulpiquante avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boulpiquante throws a shot from downtown. Janus moves away and avoids it.
Boulpiquante pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boulpiquante throws out a counter right but Janus avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janus ducks under a wild hook from Boulpiquante.
A big right from Boulpiquante misses. #CL#
Janus rushes Boulpiquante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boulpiquante lands with a light punch inside.
Janus looking to throw knees to the head but Boulpiquante is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Janus prevents Boulpiquante from breaking the clinch.
Boulpiquante avoiding damage as Janus throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Janus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boulpiquante's brow.
Janus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Janus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boulpiquante misses with a body punch.
Boulpiquante has a couple of punches blocked by Janus.
Janus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boulpiquante tries to break free but Janus pushes him back against the cage.
Janus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boulpiquante is leaning against Janus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Janus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boulpiquante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Janus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boulpiquante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Janus.
Boulpiquante tries to work over Janus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boulpiquante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boulpiquante dodges an elbow strike from Janus.
#T2#
Janus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boulpiquante has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Janus.
Knees to the body from Janus.
Boulpiquante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boulpiquante struggles to land a body shot inside as Janus controls his hands.
Boulpiquante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boulpiquante avoiding damage as Janus throws knees to the body.
Boulpiquante throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Boulpiquante breaks the clinch.
Boulpiquante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Janus moves to clinch but Boulpiquante breaks away
and Boulpiquante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boulpiquante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boulpiquante swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boulpiquante misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Boulpiquante keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Boulpiquante was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boulpiquante throws a looping overhand right but Janus ducks down to avoid it.
Janus looks to throw a body kick
and Boulpiquante counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boulpiquante stalling in the clinch but Janus improves position.
Boulpiquante lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boulpiquante wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Janus is pushing Boulpiquante up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boulpiquante tries to circle away but Janus has him pinned against the cage.
Hugh Janus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Janus lands a knee to the body.
Janus blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Boulpiquante breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Boulpiquante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Janus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boulpiquante.#T4#
Janus wants to slow Boulpiquante down by chopping away at his legs.
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boulpiquante swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Janus tries to clinch but Boulpiquante moves out of range.
Boulpiquante lands with a straight right. Janus didn't see that one coming.
Boulpiquante fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Janus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boulpiquante takes a step back to recover.
Boulpiquante misses with a looping right.
Janus tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Janus.
A low kick from Janus is predictable there
and Boulpiquante counters with a stiff right hand.
Janus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boulpiquante cracks a nice hook into Janus's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boulpiquante 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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