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Event:
RFL 23: Seery vs Szczesny
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Boa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boa is taking a breather. Vinci 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.
Boa lands strikes from half guard.
Boa controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vinci for as long as he can get away with.#T1##SUB#
Boa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vinci defends it well.
Boa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vinci looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vinci looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Boa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vinci's half guard.#SUB#
Boa is trying to work for a kimura but Vinci is defending well.
Vinci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Boa controlling the pace.
Vinci trying to control here.
Boa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boa trying to mount his opponent but Vinci defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinci is trying to stand up here but Boa is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constrictor Boa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boa tries for a takedown but Vinci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vinci tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Constrictor Boa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinci blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Boa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boa is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boa prevents Vinci from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1##SU#
Boa stands up and beckons Vinci to join him on the feet.
Boa dives in for a single leg takedown but Vinci sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vinci is looking to clinch.
Boa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sigurd Vinci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vinci defends well and Boa ends up having to push Vinci into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boa sets himself, and Vinci steps forward looking for the clinch! Boa avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constrictor Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Boa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinci can do to turn this around?
Vinci is looking to stand up but Boa isn't so interested in that idea.
Boa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Boa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vinci can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Constrictor Boa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Boa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vinci wants to counter with a clinch but Boa pushes him away.#CL2#
Vinci instigates a clinch.
Vinci lands a right hand. #T3#
Vinci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
Boa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Boa manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Boa closes the distance and pushes Vinci back into the cage.
Boa fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinci.
Boa lands a knee to the body.
Vinci throws a head punch that misses.
Vinci misses with a punch on the inside.
Boa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vinci lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vinci creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vinci pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Vinci clinches up against the cage.
Boa looking for a takedown.
Boa blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinci.
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!
Boa fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Boa breaks from the clinch.
Boa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinci.
Boa dives in for a single leg takedown but Vinci sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boa missing with a left hand there. Vinci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sigurd Vinci will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Boa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinci.
Vinci misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
Boa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinci tries to work over Boa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vinci misses with some punches.
Boa tries to land knees in the clinch but Vinci avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Boa successfully pulls guard.
Vinci being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vinci is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2#
Vinci stands and steps away. Boa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Vinci darts in and clinches Boa up against the cage.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Boa breaks from the clinch.
Boa closes the distance and clinches up with Vinci, looking for a takedown. Boa pushes Vinci against the cage but Vinci circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Boa moves into range and clinches up with Vinci.
Sigurd Vinci seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vinci tries to throw a body punch but Boa avoids it by throwing Vinci back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boa.
Vinci tries a body shot but Boa blocks it.
Boa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinci.
Vinci lands a left hand.
#T2#
Vinci misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinci.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boa blocking some punches.
#BC#
Boa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vinci blocks a head kick by Boa.
#CL#
Boa gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constrictor Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Boa breaks from the clinch.
Boa misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Vinci counters by moving into the clinch.
Vinci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinci misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinci tries a body shot but Boa blocks it.
#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boa.
Boa blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Vinci. #TD#
Boa drags the fight down to the ground.
Vinci wants to control from the top but Boa keeps moving.
Vinci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boa is keeping the position for now.
Vinci wants to stand but Boa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boa trying to control the position here. #T4#
Boa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boa wants to stand up but Vinci is controlling him.
Boa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Boa instigates a clinch.
Vinci working aggressively here.
Vinci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurd Vinci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vinci has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Vinci!
A victorious Sigurd Vinci thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RFL 014 Kjolby vs Smith
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Boa dives in and grabs Vinci's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vinci pushes down on Boa's head and hops out.
Boa sets himself, and Vinci steps forward looking for the clinch! Boa avoids it this time.#TD#
Boa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vinci wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Boa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vinci is just riding it out for now. Boa eventually gives up the hold.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vinci can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boa not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boa seems to be working for a kimura but Vinci defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Vinci is trying to stand up here but Boa is controlling him well. #SU#
Boa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vinci to stand up.
Vinci stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinci! But no joy.#CL#
Boa instigates a clinch.
Vinci scores with a hook to the body.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinci throws a punch but it's blocked by Boa.
Vinci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boa backwards.
Vinci swings wildly with an uppercut but Boa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinci tries to work over Boa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boa. #BC#
Boa breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Vinci has managed to clinch.
Vinci throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Boa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vinci is looking to clinch but Boa is avoiding it.
#CL#
Boa clinches.
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinci lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinci gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constrictor Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boa is trying to pull guard but Vinci has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC#
Boa breaks the clinch.
Boa dives in and grabs Vinci's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vinci pushes down on Boa's head and hops out.
Boa keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Vinci moves into the clinch.
Boa blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Boa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Sigurd Vinci has been cut.#CL#
Boa takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boa.
Vinci pushes Boa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Boa breaks the clinch.
Boa throws a hook but Vinci avoids it easily.
Boa shoots in looking for a takedown. Vinci tries to sprawl out of it but Boa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vinci manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boa sets himself, and Vinci steps forward looking for the clinch! Boa avoids it this time.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Vinci. No joy for Boa on that attempt.
Boa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vinci avoids it really well and circles away.
Vinci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boa.
Vinci steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boa.
Vinci throws a nice looking combination but Boa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Boa throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Vinci drives through and clinches with Boa against the cage.
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Vinci dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sigurd Vinci's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Boa fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Vinci closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vinci throws a head punch that misses.
Vinci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinci working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Boa breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Boa.
Boa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Boa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vinci's waist but Vinci gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boa off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constrictor Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Vinci moves into range and clinches up with Boa.
Vinci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boa backwards.
Vinci struggles to land a body shot inside as Boa controls his hands.
Vinci lands a nice uppercut.
Boa is working Vinci over against the cage.
Boa goes for a takedown attempt but Vinci pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Boa has picked Vinci up - he's going for a ride! Boa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vinci is in trouble now - Boa has advanced to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2#
Boa controlling from the full mount.
Vinci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boa unloads with some shots from mount but Vinci bucks and avoids them well.
Boa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Boa goes for an armbar but Vinci turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vinci.
Boa is controlling Vinci's posture.#T3#
Vinci tries to free his leg and advance position but Boa is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Boa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vinci has his hands clasped together but Boa extends and breaks Vinci's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Boa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Constrictor Boa!
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Event:
RFL 006 Jones vs Divers
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Boa looking to score a takedown here. Aye is defending well but Boa drives through and ends up in Aye's guard.
Boa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boa is one step ahead there.
Aye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boa wants to get up but he can't break Aye's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boa postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aye's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boa distracts Aye with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aye can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boa controls the pace.#T1#
Aye wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boa is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Boa seems to be working for a kimura but Aye defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boa in particular looking to stall.
Boa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aye's head.
Boa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like Boa is going to stand back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Boa gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Boa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aye wants to improve his position but Boa is controlling well.
Boa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Aye is defending against the submission attempts here by Boa.
#T3#
Aye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boa is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Boa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aye gets back to full guard.
Boa trying to control but Aye is working from the bottom.
Aye is trying to control the position but Boa postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boa trying to control the position from guard on top but Aye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aye working a defensive guard here.
Boa pushes down on Aye's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boa tries to stand and escape but Aye is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aye is pressing down on Boa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aye looking for a sweep. Not yet Aye, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constrictor Boa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aye lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Boa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Boa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aye, who protects the arm well.
Boa trying to control the position but Aye is working away.
Boa controls the position.
Boa is looking to take a break and control but Aye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa tries to stand but Aye is controlling his head.
Aye tries to bench press Boa off him but Boa keeps the position. #T1#
Aye takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Aye tries to bench press Boa off him but Boa keeps the position.
Constrictor Boa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aye keeps working.
Boa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boa trying to control the action but Aye is working from the bottom. #T2#
Aye is trying to get back to half guard.
Boa working the head and body with strikes.
Aye is looking to reverse the position.
Boa has control of an arm but Aye manages to advance to Boa's back!#SUB#
Aye is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boa for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aye tries to get the hooks in deep but Boa pushed the leg off.
Boa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boa needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #SUB#
Aye is persistently looking for the submission but Boa is defending it well.
#T3##SUB#
Aye is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Boa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boa is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Aye's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aye's guard. Nice work there by Boa.
#SUB#
Boa wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Aye's closed guard. He's half up but Aye has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Aye pivots and extends the arm, Boa falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Aye! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shogan Aye!
After winning the bout, Shogan Aye thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RFL 001 Games in the Coliseum
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Mel Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Boa back into the cage.#BC#
Boa breaks the clinch.
Gordon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Gordon throws a head kick but Boa moves out of range.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Gordon slams his shin into Boa's torso.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gordon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gordon throws a jab when Boa was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boa tries to counter with a takedown but Gordon is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Gordon has closed the distance and engaged Boa in a clinch.
#BC#
Boa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boa avoids a kick to the body.
Gordon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boa is defended easily by Gordon.#T1#
Boa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab by Gordon.
Gordon misses with a lunging right hand
and Boa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon lands a head kick. Boa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gordon lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Gordon gets tackled into the cage by Boa. Boa maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boa's brow.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Boa 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Boa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Boa lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Boa takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boa avoiding damage.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Boa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Boa controls his hands.
Boa avoiding damage as Gordon throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Boa has Gordon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Boa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gordon tumbling to the mat - Boa dives into Gordon's guard.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boa is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Gordon is looking for a triangle but Boa pushes his legs off easily.
Boa landing with the ground and pound.
Boa wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Boa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boa defends well.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boa passes into side control.
#T4#
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Boa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boa wants to stand but Gordon has his arm trapped.
Gordon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
Boa working the ground and pound.
Gordon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gordon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boa is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon seems a little lost for a moment, as Boa dominates the positioning.
Boa gets to mount! Gordon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mel Gordon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Boa drives through with a takedown into Gordon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Gordon pushes Boa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gordon digs a good body shot into Boa's ribs.
Gordon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gordon swivels and escapes.
Gordon motions for Boa to come forward. Gordon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boa.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!#CL2#
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Boa.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Boa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gordon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Boa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boa avoiding damage as Gordon throws knees to the body.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1##TD#
Boa pulls Gordon into guard.
Boa wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Gordon stands and steps away. Boa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mel Gordon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gordon lands a slapping body shot.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boa checks a leg kick.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Boa closes the distance and pushes Gordon back into the cage.#TD#
Boa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gordon pulls Boa in to control the position.
Boa scoring with some ground and pound.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Boa from controlling successfully.
Boa 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.#SUB2#
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boa defends well.
Gordon has momentary wrist control but Boa slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Boa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boa controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gordon is looking to cinch up a triangle. Boa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gordon's body to avoid the submission. Gordon has instead reached around Boa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gordon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mel Gordon!
Mel Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - R2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Constrictor Boa and Maki Pulu. Pulu has chosen Alive as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Constrictor Boa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Maki Pulu!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pulu tries to avoid it but Boa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pulu to the ground. Pulu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boa tries to sprawl but Pulu drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boa (0) vs (2) Pulu
Pulu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pulu is working away from the top position though.
Pulu 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.
Pulu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu is trying to control the action in half guard but Boa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa trying to control but Pulu postures up.
Pulu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boa (0) vs (5) Pulu
Boa reaches up to try and control the position but Pulu seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Boa rolls and tries to escape and now Pulu has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Boa (0) vs (8) Pulu
Boa just trying to survive but Pulu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pulu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pulu working for the choke.
Boa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pulu's guard. Nice work there by Boa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boa (2) vs (8) Pulu
Pulu wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pulu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boa (2) vs (10) Pulu
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boa keeping moving, preventing Pulu from controlling successfully.
Pulu is pushing down on Boa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boa is fighting to maintain full guard but Pulu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pulu wants to pass the guard but Boa is defending well.
Pulu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boa wants to improve his position but Pulu is controlling well.
Pulu is looking to stall here but Boa recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pulu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pulu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boa's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pulu pushing down on Boa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pulu wants to pass the guard but Boa is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boa trying to control here.
Pulu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulu pulls his head out easily.
Pulu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pulu wants to free his trapped foot but Boa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is thwarting Boa's attempts to control the position.
Boa is not content to let Pulu control the position.
Pulu trying to mount his opponent but Boa defends it.
Boa trying to hold on to Pulu's head to control him but Pulu postures up.
Pulu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boa wants to control but Pulu is keeping busy.
Boa gets full guard.
Pulu wants to pass the guard but Boa is keeping the position.
Pulu trying to control but Boa is working from the bottom.
Pulu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boa (2) vs (13) Pulu
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boa is not content to let Pulu control the position.
Pulu is trying to get an arm triangle but Boa is defending well.
Boa tries to improve position but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pulu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pulu trying to control the position but Boa is working away.
Pulu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Boa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pulu is trying to get an arm triangle but Boa is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boa (2) vs (15) Pulu
Pulu wants to take his opponent's back but Boa doesn't allow it.
Pulu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pulu trying to control but Boa is having none of it.
Boa is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pulu avoids the attempt from Boa to control.
Boa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pulu working for a guillotine from mount but Boa is in no mood to give up.
Pulu wants to finish this one by submission but Boa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pulu.
Boa is controlling an arm, preventing Pulu from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pulu moves to his opponent's back but Boa bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Pulu. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boa (4) vs (15) Pulu
Boa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Boa won't allow Pulu to sweep him here.
Pulu is trying to keep Boa in close.
Boa controlling from the top position.
Boa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulu is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Boa stands and throws Pulu's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boa (7) vs (15) Pulu
Pulu is looking for a sweep.
Pulu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boa (7) vs (19) Pulu
Boa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pulu's arms.
Boa wants to control his opponent's hands but Pulu gets his hands free.
Pulu trying to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Boa trying to control but not successfully.
Pulu tightening his grip on Boa, looking for the choke.
Boa just trying to survive but Pulu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boa staying busy and making it hard for Pulu to control.
Boa trying to control but not successfully.
Boa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pulu.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pulu doesn't have the hooks in and Boa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boa (9) vs (19) Pulu
Boa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pulu wants to sweep here but Boa controlling him for the moment.
Boa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pulu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pulu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pulu wins on points by 19 to 9.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Maki Pulu made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Constrictor Boa and Kalle Kolmiokuristus. Kolmiokuristus has chosen bad boy - cascada as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Constrictor Boa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boa (0) vs (4) Kolmiokuristus
Boa is looking for a sweep.
Kolmiokuristus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boa (0) vs (6) Kolmiokuristus
Kolmiokuristus is working for a guillotine from mount but Boa frees his head quite easily.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boa! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boa (2) vs (6) Kolmiokuristus
Kolmiokuristus wants to control but Boa passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa wants to control but Kolmiokuristus is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kolmiokuristus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boa content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kolmiokuristus for as long as he can get away with.
Boa wants to control from the top but Kolmiokuristus keeps moving.
Boa sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kolmiokuristus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boa (2) vs (8) Kolmiokuristus
Boa wants to get back to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the action but Boa is working from the bottom.
Boa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus uses his free foot to push down on Boa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boa. Score +3 for passing guard: Boa (2) vs (11) Kolmiokuristus
Boa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kolmiokuristus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kolmiokuristus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Boa has worked his arm free - good work by Boa!
Kolmiokuristus is trying to get an arm triangle but Boa is defending well.
Kolmiokuristus working away.
Boa regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus seems to be working for a kimura but Boa defends the submission attempt.
Boa wants to improve his position but Kolmiokuristus is controlling well.
Boa actively working from the bottom here.
Boa wants to control the action here but instead Kolmiokuristus manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boa (2) vs (14) Kolmiokuristus
Kolmiokuristus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boa is now in Kolmiokuristus's guard. A big mistake from Kolmiokuristus there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boa (4) vs (14) Kolmiokuristus
Boa passes Kolmiokuristus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kolmiokuristus wants to improve his position but Boa is controlling well.
Boa trying to pass the guard but Kolmiokuristus defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boa trying to pass the guard but Kolmiokuristus defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boa in particular looking to stall.
Boa wants to free his trapped foot but Kolmiokuristus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boa is trying to control. Kolmiokuristus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is refusing to be controlled, as Boa sits in half guard.
Boa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kolmiokuristus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boa.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control but Boa is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Boa seems content to control.
Boa is working for a submission of some sort.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Boa to pass to mount.
Kolmiokuristus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Boa has latched onto it... Big trouble! Boa pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kolmiokuristus is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Boa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Constrictor Boa! |
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Event:
ROV 68
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Boa lands a nice looking body kick.
Ono pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boa is out of range and Ono settles back down.
Ono takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boa with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Ono counters by moving into the clinch.
Ono tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Ono.
Boa blocking some punches.
#BC#
Boa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boa drops his hands momentarily and Ono takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boa throws a hook to the side of Ono's head but Ono sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ono tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ono finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ono doesn't manage to clinch there - Boa circles away.
Ono takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ono checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ono looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ono throws the left hand but Boa avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Boa tries to clinch up but Ono circles away and keeps his distance.
Boa defending well as Ono loads up on a big left hand.
Ono on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ono lands a jab.
Ono ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boa moves away.
Its Ono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ono, right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Boa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ono doesn't seem phased though.
Boa slips under a jab from Ono.
Ono throws a body shot but no joy.
Ono throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Boa misses.
Ono throws a lazy right hand but Boa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ono swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boa tries to clinch up.
Boa slips under a jab.#T2#
Ono thumps Boa with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ono stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Boa.
Boa lands a front kick.
Ono connects with a leg kick. Boa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab from Boa.
Ono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boa.
Ono throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Boa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Boa darts in and clinches Ono up against the ropes.
Boa stalling in the clinch but Ono improves position.
Ono is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ono is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boa is trying to drag Ono to the mat but Ono just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Ono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Boa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ono or not.
Ono is trying to maintain a safe position but Boa gets an underhook and turns Ono into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Ono fails to land.
Ono swings wildly with an uppercut but Boa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ono doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ono goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ono misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Boa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ono misses with a looping left.
It appears Boa was looking to counter with a kick there.
A cross from Ono lands.
Boa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boa loads up on a big right hand but Ono slips the punch.
It seemed like Ono was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boa looks for the body kick but Ono saw that one coming.
Boa loads up on a big right hand but Ono slips the punch.
Ono lunges at Boa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boa's hand.
Boa looks to land a body kick but Ono moved away.#T4#
Ono stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Its Ono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boa misses with a straight left.
Boa defending well as Ono loads up on a big left hand.
Boa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ono stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boa.
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!
Boa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ono to score with a decent uppercut.
Ono misses with a low kick.
Ono scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boa works the jab nicely.
Ono connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ono doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Boa. Beautiful body shot.
Ono throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boa on the side of the head.
Boa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ono on the side of the head.
Ono takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boa checks a leg kick nicely.
Boa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ono.#T5#
Ono looks to land a body kick but Boa moved away.
Ono fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ono ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boa moves away.
Ono scores with a jab. Boa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ono misses the shot to the body.
Ono walks into a stiff left hand from Boa.
The fighters circling - Ono throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ono lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ono misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Boa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ono steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boa.
Boa tries to close the distance and clinch but Ono swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ono moves in looking to clinch but Boa pushes him off.#T6#
The fighters circling - Boa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boa cracks Ono with an open hand slap.
Ono feints and then cracks Boa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boa down.
Boa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ono.
A little feinted left hand from Boa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ono misses the shot to the body.
Boa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boa closes the distance and clinches up with Ono, looking for a takedown. Boa pushes Ono against the ropes but Ono circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constrictor Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ono cracks the inside of Boa's front leg.
Ono doesn't manage to clinch there - Boa circles away.
Ono on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ono misses with a hook. Boa ducked under it nicely.
Ono takes a swing at Boa's ribcage but misses.
Boa takes a swing at Ono's ribcage but misses.
Ono tries to clinch up.#T7#
Boa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ono throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ono displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boa throws out the jab.
Ono lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ono scores with a spinning back kick!
Boa looks to land a body kick but Ono moved away.
Ono throws a counter combo.
Boa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ono was well out of range. Poor timing from Boa.
Boa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ono loads up on a big right hand but Boa slips the punch.
Ono tries to clinch up but Boa circles away and keeps his distance.
Boa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A left and a right from Ono both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Boa closes the distance and clinches.
Ono throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ono works on Boa's body with a couple of short punches.
Ono misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T8#
Ono digs a right hand into Boa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boa's gas tank.
Ono looking to stall.
Ono blocks an uppercut.
Boa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ono lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ono.
Boa is breathing heavily.
Boa is looking for a takedown.
Boa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Ono.
Ono goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ono throws a punch but it's blocked by Boa.
Boa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ono lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boa backwards.
Ono tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boa's elbow. #T9#
Nice body punch from Ono - that landed with a thud.
Ono misses with some punches.
Ono has Boa pressed against the ropes, preventing Boa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boa is looking to control Ono's arms but Ono gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boa has his back to the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ono.
A short left from Ono.
Ono lands a nice uppercut.
Ono misses with the head strike.
Ono lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boa is looking to control Ono's arms but Ono gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boa has his back to the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Ono.
A short uppercut from Ono.
Boa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ono has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Ono.
A short right from Ono.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ono as Boa tries to tie him up.
Ono pushes Boa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boa misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Its Ono dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Boa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ono on his heels. He'll look to pass Ono's guard now, I'm sure.
Ono is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boa scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ono is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Boa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ono is one step ahead there.
Boa controls Ono momentarily but Ono frees himself. #SUB#
Boa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ono gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Boa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ono passes into half guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boa regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Boa has his foot on Ono's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ono works his way back into a safe position though.
Boa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ono trying to control the position from guard on top but Boa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Boa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ono uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
Boa tries to improve position but can't.
Ono happy to just control the position for now.
Boa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ono controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boa tries to get to full guard but Ono has control of the leg.
Ono drops an elbow to the side of Boa's head.
Boa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ono is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boa looks for a takedown but Ono sprawls well.
Boa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ono moves away.
Jab by Boa.
Nice body punch from Boa.
Boa throws a half hearted mid kick.#T5#
Ono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boa.
Boa wants to clinch.
A combination from Ono does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Boa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ono buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ono misses with a hook.
Ono misses with a combination
#TD#
and Boa counters with a shoot takedown. Ono fights it but they end up in guard.
Boa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ono's head.
Ono is trying to control the position but Boa postures up.
Boa throws an elbow that misses. Ono uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boa's guard. Nice move by Ono!#REVB#
Boa trying to keep a closed guard but Ono is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Ono preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Boa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ono passes into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lull in the action here.
Ono wants to control but Boa is keeping him busy. #T7#
Boa is looking for a sweep.
Boa is working hard here to advance position.
Ono avoids the strikes from the bottom by Boa.
Ono controlling from side mount.
Boa is holding Ono down, trying to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boa manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Boa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Ono connects with a nice short shot to Boa's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ono lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Ono is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boa missing with a left hand there. Ono was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ono looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T9#
Ono misses with a wild body shot.
Ono comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ono scores with a hook to the body. Boa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boa jabs Ono to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Ono does it's job there.
Ono uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boa.
Boa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ono just misses with a punch to the body.
Boa ducks under a wild hook from Ono.
Boa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ono as he avoids it easily.
Its Ono seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boa moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crunch! Ono slams his shin into Boa's torso.
Boa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ono.
Boa connects with a solid leg kick.
Boa 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.
A close second round but Its Ono will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Ono tries to clinch up but Boa circles away and keeps his distance.
Boa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ono lands a head kick. Boa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ono lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ono cracks the inside of Boa's front leg.
Boa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Ono misses.
Ono takes a swing at Boa's ribcage but misses.
Ono checks a low kick from Boa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono lands with a cross.
Boa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ono.
Boa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ono. Ono circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boa scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Boa misses with a kick to the body.
Boa ducks under a wild hook from Ono.
Ono throws out a loose jab but Boa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boa is looking to slow Ono down with leg kicks.
Boa 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.
Ono fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boa manages to avoid it.
Ono throws a body kick that misses.
Boa goes for a double leg but Ono avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ono continues to drive forward.
Ono fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boa.
Ono gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boa.
Ono connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ono tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ono connects with the punch.
Ono takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Boa throws the left hand but Ono avoids the punch easily.
Boa wants to clinch.
Boa moves out of range of the body kick from Ono.
Ono throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ono checks the leg kick.
Ono keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ono.
Ono lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ono misses with a straight left.
Ono throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boa.
Boa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ono's hands.
A leg kick checked by Ono.#T3#
Boa is looking to clinch.
Ono cracks Boa with a good jab.
Boa just misses with a punch to the body.
Boa avoids the body shot from Ono.
Boa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boa is looking to clinch but Ono is avoiding it.
Boa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boa swats away the attempt to clinch by Ono.
Ono throws a leg kick which misses Boa's front leg but catches the back leg as Boa tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Ono.
Ono connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ono.
Boa checks the leg kick.#T4#
A nice combination there by Ono.
Ono swats away the attempt to clinch by Boa.#TD#
Boa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ono manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boa throwing strikes but missing.
Ono working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boa.
Ono wants to sweep but no luck.
Boa trying to control but Ono is working from the bottom. #T5#
Boa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ono works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boa moves out of range of the body kick.
Boa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ono connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T6#
Boa looks for a takedown but Ono sprawls well.#TD#
Boa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ono sprawls well initially but Boa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boa thows a huge punch but Ono dodges it nicely.
Boa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ono keeps working.
Ono wants to control but Boa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ono to regain full guard.
Boa throws a big right hand that misses. #T7#
Boa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boa cracks Ono with a solid left hand.
Constrictor Boa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boa looking to sit in guard and control but Ono gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ono trying to control the position from guard on top but Boa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ono manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T8#
Ono keeping moving, preventing Boa from controlling successfully.
Boa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ono working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boa.
Ono working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boa.
Boa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ono swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boa throwing strikes from guard but Ono blocks nicely. #T9#
Boa throws a strike but Ono rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ono trying to control but Boa is working from the bottom.
Boa 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#
Boa has an active guard here but Ono has managed to pass into half guard.
Boa is looking to improve his position.
Boa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Its Ono just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Boa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ono circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ono. That's going to slow Boa down. #TD#
Boa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Boa seems to be looking for submissions.
Ono is staying active underneath Boa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Boa is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Boa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ono doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boa. #T1#
Boa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boa misses with a head shot.
Boa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ono is looking to escape.
Boa thowing shots but they're missing.
Boa thowing shots but they're missing.
Boa looking to finish with strikes here!
Boa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Boa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boa looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB#
Boa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Boa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ono is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ono and Boa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ono struggling a bit here.#T4#
Ono managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boa.
Boa looks up at the clock and then as Ono takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Boa trying to control the position but Ono is working away.
Ono being controlled for a moment.
Ono is looking to regain half guard here but Boa keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Boa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Boa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boa is looking to take a break and control but Ono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Boa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ono, who protects the arm well. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ono is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ono is looking for a sweep. Boa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ono's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ono throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ono avoids a kick to the body.
Ono tries to clinch but Boa is having none of it.
Ono lands with a right hand.
Ono swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boa.#T7#
A lazy left from Ono finds it's target.
Boa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ono paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Ono misses its intended target.
Ono with a jab.
Ono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boa.
Ono throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boa counters with a straight right hand.
Ono lunges at Boa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boa's hand.
Boa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ono stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Boa gets a clinch.
Ono misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ono.
Boa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ono lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boa takes a shot to the head. #T8#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boa wants to stall.
Boa is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ono.
Boa is trying to maintain a safe position but Ono gets an underhook and turns Boa into the ropes.#BC2#
Ono manages to break the clinch.
Boa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boa 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 Ono has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ono and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boa sets himself, and Ono steps forward looking for the clinch! Boa avoids it this time.
Ono wants to land a leg kick but Boa is out of range.
Jab, jab by Ono - just one landing.
Ono takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ono.
Ono blocks a jab.
Boa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T9#
Ono lands a lovely overhand right.
Boa scores with the left hand. Ono knows he should have avoided that one.
Boa misses the shot to the body.
Ono works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Boa is rocked!
Ono connects with a jab.
Oh Boa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ono drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Boa right on the button. Boa goes down! Ono follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ono gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Its Ono!
During a confident post fight interview, Its Ono thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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ROV 66
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Boa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ono's head.
Jab by Ono.
Ono misses with a hook. Boa ducked under it nicely.
Boa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ono pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boa is out of range and Ono settles back down.
Ono looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ono ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boa moves away.
Ono needs to keep his hands up - Boa had a free shot at his head there.
Boa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ono looks to land a right hand but Boa moved out of range.
Its Ono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ono has closed the distance and engaged Boa in a clinch.
Ono working hard to break the clinch.
Ono lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ono throws a head punch that misses.
Ono lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boa is looking to control Ono's arms but Ono gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boa has his back to the ropes.
Boa is pushing Ono up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've been informed that Boa 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.
Boa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ono is defending well.
Ono lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boa looking to stall.
Boa wants to stall.
#T1#
Boa trying to stall but Ono improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Constrictor Boa.
Boa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ono misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Boa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ono tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Ono - that landed with a thud.
Ono tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ono has a couple of punches blocked by Boa.
#TD2#
Boa has hold of one of Ono's legs. Ono is fighting the takedown attempt but Boa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Boa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ono lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ono trying to control the position from guard on top but Boa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ono is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Boa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ono is aware though and is defending well.
Boa looking to control.
Ono's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Boa working for a triangle but Ono defends it easily.
Boa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ono wants to control from the top but Boa keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Boa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ono defends well.#SUB2#
Boa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ono defends well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ono stands and throws Boa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ono off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I really don't envy Ono right now.
#T4#
Ono really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Boa's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.#SUB2#
Boa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ono knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ono for a finish. #SUB2#
Ono defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boa's arms.
Ono trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Boa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Constrictor Boa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boa.
Boa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ono has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Ono misses.
Boa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ono avoids it really well and circles away.
Boa moves in looking to clinch but Ono pushes him off.
Ono thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boa if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ono blocks the body kick.
Ono avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono scores with a body shot.
Boa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ono as he jumps to the side.
Boa throws an overhand right that lands on Ono's shoulder, as Ono tries to avoid the shot.
Ono throws a good cross that connects.
Ono connects with a leg kick. Boa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ono.
Boa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ono.
Its Ono is winning the standup battle so far.
Ono punishes Boa's body with a nice straight punch.
Boa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boa misses with a low kick.
Boa misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Ono counters by clinching up.
Ono trying to control the position but instead, Boa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ono into the ropes.
Ono makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Ono's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ono moves out of range as Boa throws a body kick.
Ono misses with a wild body shot.
Boa throws out a counter right but Ono avoids it with no problem.
Ono looks to land a right hand but Boa moved out of range.
Boa blocks a head kick by Ono.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ono crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boa - the referee stops the clock and Ono gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boa. Ono manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ono takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Ono scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Boa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ono!#SUB2#
Boa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ono, who protects the arm well.
Boa working the ground and pound but Ono is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Boa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T3#
Boa working away.#SUB2#
Boa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ono is trying to control Boa's posture but Boa avoids it.
Ono prevents Boa from improving position.
Boa looking to control but instead Ono has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ono does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ono is looking to control Boa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ono avoid being mounted?
Ono avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boa.
Ono blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boa.
Ono slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boa works over Ono with some ground and pound from guard.
Boa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Constrictor Boa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Ono just misses with a punch to the body.
Boa feints and then cracks Ono's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ono down.
Boa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ono.
Boa misses with a wild body shot.
Boa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ono is looking to score with low kicks.
Boa misses with a kick to the body
and Ono counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ono misses with a lunging right hand
and Boa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ono works over Boa's head and body with a nice combination.
Boa shoots in but no luck this time.
Ono keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ono throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
A jab from Boa misses.
Boa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ono pinned against the ropes. Ono gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Ono stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ono wants it to stay on the feet.
Its Ono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constrictor Boa.
Boa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ono closes the distance but Boa moves to the side
letting Boa counter with a right hand.
Boa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ono fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boa on the side of the head.
Ono avoids the body shot from Boa.
Boa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ono lands a glancing blow to the side of Boa's head.
Boa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boa looking for a takedown.
Boa is trying to push Ono away but Ono has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ono working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boa.
A right hook to the body lands for Boa.
Boa takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Boa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boa throws a shot to the body.
Boa misses with a hook to the body
and Ono counters with a straight right hand.
Boa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ono.
Ono misses with a kick to the body.
Ono loads up on a big right hand but Boa slips the punch.
Ono throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ono tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Boa responds with a good body kick, but Ono manages to step out the way in time.
Boa digs a good hook to Ono's body.
#T3#
Boa blocks a low kick nicely.
Boa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ono lands a leg kick that knocks Boa off balance momentarily.
Its Ono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ono checks a low kick from Boa.
Good exchange - Boa coming out on top.
Boa fails with the takedown.
Ono scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boa works Ono's body with a nice hook.
Ono looks to throw the jab but Boa is out of range.
Boa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ono throws a right hand that misses
and Boa counters with an inside leg kick.
Ono is looking to slow Boa down with leg kicks.
Ono looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ono dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Ono misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Ono gets tackled into the ropes by Boa. Boa maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boa wants to stall.
Boa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ono fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Ono misses the target.
Boa looks to land a right hand but Ono moved out of range.
Ono swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boa throws the kick towards the body but Ono avoids it.
Boa throws an overhand right that lands on Ono's shoulder, as Ono tries to avoid the shot.
Ono is looking to counter punch.
Ono smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ono connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Boa misses.
Boa misses the jab.
Ono throws a sloppy head kick and Boa moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Its Ono did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Boa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ono tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boa is in Ono's guard.
Ono controls Boa momentarily but Boa frees himself.
Boa preventing the sweep.
Ono is working hard here to advance position.
Ono controls Boa momentarily but Boa frees himself.
Boa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa looking to pass the guard.
Boa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Boa passes into half guard.
Boa moves nicely into side control.
Ono struggling a bit here.
Boa with the ground and pound but Ono regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Boa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Boa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ono wants to control but Boa is keeping busy.
Constrictor Boa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ono makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ono.
Ono trying to keep a closed guard but Boa is proving a slippery customer.
Boa trying to control but Ono is working from the bottom.
Boa throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Ono working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boa. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ono misses the body punch
letting Boa counter with a right hand.
Boa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boa.
Boa loads up on a big right hand but Ono slips the punch.
Ono throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ono waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boa.
Ono misses with a looping right.
Ono lands a lovely overhand right.
Boa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Boa misses with a head kick.
Boa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Ono as he checks the leg kick.
Boa throws a body punch but Ono moves out of range.
Boa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ono slips under a jab.
Boa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ono keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ono throws the left hand but Boa avoids the punch easily.
Boa tries to counter with a clinch but Ono shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Boa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Boa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ono rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boa's guard! Nice work there by Ono!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constrictor Boa dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
#R5#
Boa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ono throws a head kick that misses.
Boa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ono.
Ono fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boa manages to avoid it.
Boa thinks about the counter body kick.
Boa dodges the punch combination from Ono.
Ono slips under a jab.
Boa throws a series of punches but Ono moves out of range.
Ono pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ono punishes Boa's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ono.
Boa scores with a nice body kick.
Boa fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Boa throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Ono to counter with a crisp jab.
Boa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ono manages to avoid it.
Boa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ono scores with a punch to the head.
Ono misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Ono misses
and Boa counters with a leg kick.
Boa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ono.
Ono with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ono uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boa.
Boa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ono swinging wildly here.
Boa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ono throws a sloppy head kick and Boa moves out of range easily. #T2#
Ono digs a good body shot into Boa's ribs.
Ono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boa.
Boa misses with the combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ono loads up on a big right hand but Boa slips the punch.
Ono misses with an uppercut.
Boa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ono.
Boa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ono connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boa scrambles back to his feet.
Ono tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boa is able to avoid easily.
Ono connects with a looping right hand.
Ono throws a hook but Boa blocks it.#T3#
Ono takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ono defends well and Boa ends up having to push Ono into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ono lands a nice looking body shot.
Boa lands a jab to the head.
Ono stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boa tries to clinch but Ono is having none of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boa.#CL#
Ono rushes Boa and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Boa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ono with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ono scores with a head kick.
Ono takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boa missing with a left hand there. Ono was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ono moves out of range of the body kick from Boa.
Its Ono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Constrictor Boa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ono moves out of range as Boa strikes.
Ono digs a good hook to Boa's body.
Boa scores with a spinning back kick!
Boa takes one to the side of the head.
Boa fakes the leg kick and cracks Ono in the body.
Boa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ono.
Ono lands with a nice body punch.
Ono is looking to clinch.
Boa thinks about the counter body kick.
Boa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ono.
Boa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ono to score with a decent uppercut.
Ono throws an overhand right that lands on Boa's shoulder, as Boa tries to avoid the shot.
Boa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ono sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ono motions for Boa to come forward. Ono throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Boa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that's the end of the fight!
Its Ono showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:48
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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