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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Gobanashi misses with a double jab.
Gobanashi throws a low kick but Bolton avoids it.
Bolton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gobanashi sprawls and moves away.
Bolton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gobanashi fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bolton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bolton.
Gobanashi can't find room to land a body shot as Bolton controls the action.
#BC2#
Gobanashi manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gobanashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bolton, pushing him back against the cage.
Gobanashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolton just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Gobanashi has picked Bolton up - he's going for a ride! Gobanashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bolton trying to control here.
#T1#
Bolton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolton.
Bolton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gobanashi controls the pace.
Bolton trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Gobanashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gobanashi wants to pass the guard but Bolton is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bolton working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gobanashi passes into half guard.
Gobanashi winds up and cracks Bolton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bolton trying to control but Gobanashi postures up.
#SUB2#
Gobanashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gobanashi not doing much here.
Bolton is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Bolton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gobanashi pulls his head out easily.
Gobanashi not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gobanashi is thwarting Bolton's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gobanashi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Zachariah Bolton has been cut.#TD2#
Gobanashi dives in and scores a takedown into Bolton's guard.
Bolton can't keep his opponent in guard - Gobanashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bolton looking for submissions off his back.
Bolton is breathing heavily.
Gobanashi passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuta Gobanashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Bolton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Gobanashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bolton!#ROC2#
Bolton is rocked!
Gobanashi lands a strong strike to the head of Bolton. That's dazed him! Gobanashi looking to finish here. Bolton is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gobanashi lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuuta Gobanashi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Bolton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammond defends it nicely.#CL2#
Hammond instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammond misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Hammond moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bolton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hammond gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jamie Hammond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bolton gets control of Hammond's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bolton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bolton is looking for a triangle but Hammond pushes his legs off easily.
Bolton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hammond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammond content to stall in guard here.
Bolton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammond is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammond tries to stand but Bolton is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bolton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammond is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bolton keeping moving, preventing Hammond from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Hammond moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Hammond to work.
Hammond landing knees to the body.
Bolton wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hammond drives through and clinches with Bolton against the cage.
Bolton fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachariah Bolton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolton has double underhooks. #BC2#
Hammond breaks the clinch.
Hammond misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bolton wants to land a leg kick but Hammond is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammond.
Bolton is breathing heavily.
Hammond lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
Hammond pushes Bolton up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hammond breaks the clinch.
#T4#
and Hammond counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bolton! He's just covering up as Hammond starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Hammond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
CC shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bolton is trying to defend but CC finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
CC is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
CC is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
CC is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolton is just riding it out for now. CC eventually gives up the hold.
CC looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Bolton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but CC can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
CC connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
CC throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bolton will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
CC trying to control but Bolton is working from the bottom.
Bolton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bolton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CC gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
CC gets to his feet - Bolton follows without any prompting. #TD2#
CC scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
CC tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no CC has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bolton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bolton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Bolton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
CC avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolton.
CC is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bolton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
CC trying to control here.
Bolton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bolton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing CC to regain full guard.
Bolton throwing strikes but missing.
CC looks winded!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bolton lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Bolton throws a big right hand that misses.
CC utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
CC is trying to control the position but Bolton postures up.
Bolton cracks CC with a solid left hand.
Bolton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
CC working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolton. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bolton misses with a head kick.
CC fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bolton counters by clinching up. #TD#
Bolton manages to pull guard.
#T4#
CC looking to sit in guard and control but Bolton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
CC avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolton is looking to work some ground and pound but CC has wrist control.
Bolton wants to stand but CC has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bolton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bolton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bolton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
CC utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zachariah Bolton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Bolton.
AA CC seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
CC shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bolton is trying to defend but CC finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
CC blocks the strikes from Bolton.
Bolton is refusing to be controlled, as CC sits in half guard.
Bolton is doing well to control the position and prevent CC from advancing to side control.
Zachariah Bolton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
CC working over Bolton with some ground and pound. Bolton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bolton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CC sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bolton defending well though.
Bolton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from CC.
CC looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bolton trying to control here.
#T1##SUB2#
CC is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
CC is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bolton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
CC seems to be working for a kimura but Bolton defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bolton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolton trying to control but CC postures up.
#SUB2#
CC 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.
#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.
Bolton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
CC got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bolton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, CC has managed to get both his arms back between Bolton's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
CC has gone for a leg lock! Bolton slips out almost immediately though and dives into CC's guard.#REVR#
Bolton with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Bolton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as CC holds on and takes a little breather.
Bolton throwing strikes from guard but CC blocks nicely.
CC avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolton throwing strikes from guard but CC blocks nicely.
Bolton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bolton throwing strikes from guard but CC blocks nicely.
Bolton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bolton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolton throwing strikes but missing.
Bolton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bolton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bolton scores with a head kick.
CC closes the distance and clinches up with Bolton, looking for a takedown. CC pushes Bolton against the cage but Bolton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bolton shoots for a double leg takedown but CC sprawls well. He's pushed Bolton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Bolton shoots in and gets a takedown into CC's guard.
Bolton lands a couple of elbows.
Bolton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachariah Bolton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
CC shoots in looking for a takedown but Bolton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing CC's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bolton lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
CC looking to score a takedown here. Bolton is defending well but CC drives through and ends up in Bolton's guard.#SUB#
Bolton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolton trying to keep a closed guard but CC is proving a slippery customer.
CC in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
CC wants to pass the guard but Bolton is keeping the position.
Bolton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
CC drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bolton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bolton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bolton! #REVR#
Bolton cracks CC with a big right hand but CC just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
CC takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bolton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but CC sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bolton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bolton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but CC is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
CC takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
CC dodges the ground and pound from Bolton.
CC dodges the ground and pound from Bolton.
Bolton lands a nice forearm strike.
Bolton tries to score with some ground and pound. CC controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bolton is chipping away with strikes.
Bolton working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Bolton throws a strike aimed at the side of CC's head but CC avoids it well.
Bolton is chipping away with strikes.
CC is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bolton connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Bolton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bolton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bolton throws an elbow but CC slips to the side and avoids it well.
CC takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bolton misses with the ground and pound.
Bolton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but CC is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
CC taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
The ground and pound from Bolton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
CC managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bolton.
Bolton lands a few punches from side control.
Bolton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bolton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
CC is trying to get back to half guard.
Bolton working the ground and pound.
Bolton throws an elbow but CC slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bolton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
CC dodges the ground and pound from Bolton.#T4#
Bolton cracks CC with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bolton throws a strike aimed at the side of CC's head but CC avoids it well.
Bolton grinds an elbow into CC's temple.
Bolton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that CC can do to turn this around?
Bolton trying to control the action but CC is working from the bottom.
CC wants to control but Bolton postures up.
Bolton lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
CC managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bolton.
Bolton tries to score with some ground and pound. CC controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
AA CC has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zachariah Bolton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolton trying to control the action but CC is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachariah Bolton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bolton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachariah Bolton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Nakamura moves into the clinch successfully.
Bolton avoiding damage as Nakamura throws knees to the body.
Nakamura slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Bolton manages to break the clinch.
Bolton throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Bolton is working away.
Bolton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1#
It looks like Nakamura is going to stand back up.
Bolton has his hands clasped together around Nakamura's back. He's all about the action.
Bolton trying to control here.
Bolton 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.
Bolton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bolton controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
Nakamura tries to stand but Bolton is controlling from the bottom.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolton keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass. #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.
Nakamura wants to get up but he can't break Bolton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bolton keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Nakamura rushes Bolton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamura wants to take the fight to the mat but Bolton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bolton prevents a body shot from Nakamura. #BC#
Bolton breaks the clinch.
Bolton misses with a combination
and Bolton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Bolton clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Nakamura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bolton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zachariah Bolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daken Nakamura.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bolton as he avoids it easily.
Bolton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Nakamura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nakamura obliges.
Nakamura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nakamura jumps guard but Bolton stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bolton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakamura is trying to force a seperation but Bolton has the dominant position.#T4##BC#
Bolton breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Bolton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nakamura avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bolton.
Nakamura sneaks back into half guard.
Nakamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakamura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura pulls Bolton in close to prevent any damage.
Nakamura 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daken Nakamura dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nakamura blocks a head kick by Bolton.
Nakamura shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nakamura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nakamura landing strikes.
Daken Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bolton works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bolton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Nakamura wants to take a breather but Bolton is having none of it. #ES#
Bolton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bolton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Nakamura closes the distance and pushes Bolton back into the cage.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Nakamura drags the fight down to the ground.
Bolton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Bolton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Bolton controlling him for the moment.
Bolton distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nakamura 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.#T2#
Bolton throwing strikes from guard but Nakamura blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bolton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolton throws a strike but Nakamura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Bolton has his foot on Nakamura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakamura works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura wants to stand but Bolton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bolton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Bolton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Bolton keeps moving.
Bolton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakamura distracts Bolton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bolton holds on and takes a little breather.
Nakamura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bolton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolton controlling Nakamura's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolton looks for a takedown but Nakamura sprawls well.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolton avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daken Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bolton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bolton tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bolton.#CL2#
Nakamura drives through and clinches with Bolton against the cage.
Nakamura trying to land knees to the body.
Bolton managing to block the knees to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolton has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Nakamura.
Bolton is looking for a takedown.
Nakamura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bolton pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bolton, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
The referee calls for Nakamura to work.
Nakamura working Bolton over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Nakamura has hold of one of Bolton's legs. Bolton is fighting the takedown attempt but Nakamura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Bolton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nakamura off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Nakamura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bolton is defending well.
Bolton avoiding damage.
Nakamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolton is defending well for now.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Bolton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bolton lands a nice short elbow.
Bolton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakamura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bolton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakamura defending well though.
Bolton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Bolton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bolton lands strikes from half guard.
Nakamura wants to control but Bolton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakamura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura tries to roll over but Bolton keeps him under control.
Nakamura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bolton.
Nakamura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura taking some punishment here, with Bolton in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolton.
Bolton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Bolton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakamura wants to control but Bolton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakamura wants to improve his position but Bolton is controlling well.
Bolton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakamura defending well though.
Bolton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bolton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bolton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bolton is taking a breather. Nakamura 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.
Bolton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zachariah Bolton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daken Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolton misses with a head shot. Nakamura uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachariah Bolton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daken Nakamura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Bolton throws a head kick but Hashi moves out of range.
Hashi tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Bolton takes the fight into the clinch.
Hashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Bolton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hashi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Hashi pulls guard. #SUB2#
Bolton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolton has managed to get both his arms back between Hashi's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolton with a nice head shot there.
Bolton connects with a couple of short punches.
Hashi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Hashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolton is looking to work some ground and pound but Hashi has wrist control.
Bolton working some strikes from top position.
Bolton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bolton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bolton throws a big right hand that misses.
Hashi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hashi controls Bolton momentarily but Bolton frees himself. #SUB2#
Hashi looking for a guillotine here but Bolton defends easily.
#SUB2#
Bolton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Bolton is in close to Hashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bolton throws an elbow that misses. Hashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bolton's guard. Nice move by Hashi!#REVB#
Bolton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bolton looking for a guillotine here but Hashi defends easily.
Bolton trying to control the position here. #T3#
Bolton looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolton, not yet. #SUB#
Bolton has his foot on Hashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolton trying to keep a closed guard but Hashi is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Hashi stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Hashi has Bolton up against the cage in a clinch.
Hashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bolton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zachariah Bolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yorihiro Hashi.#TD#
Bolton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hashi regains guard immediately. #T4#
Hashi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hashi seems keen to control Bolton's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hashi won't allow Bolton to sweep him here.
Hashi trying to control but Bolton is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zachariah Bolton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hashi misses with a head kick.
Hashi lands a head kick. Bolton smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Hashi moves into the clinch.
Hashi stalling against the cage.
Hashi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bolton after a bit of a struggle.
Hashi is pushing Bolton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bolton is trying to pull guard but Hashi has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Hashi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolton prevents it.
Zachariah Bolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yorihiro Hashi.
Hashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolton has double underhooks.
Hashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolton has double underhooks.
Bolton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hashi's efforts to push away.
Bolton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hashi to keep the fight standing.
Bolton prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#BC2#
Hashi breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Hashi moves into range and clinches up with Bolton.
Hashi prevents the takedown attempt.
Hashi controlling the action here for a moment.
Hashi wants a takedown but no success here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bolton as Hashi tries to tie him up. #T3#
Hashi blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bolton.
Bolton can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Hashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hashi shoots in and drives through. Bolton sprawls well.
Hashi lands a leg kick that knocks Bolton off balance momentarily.
Bolton leaves Hashi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hashi is breathing heavily.
Bolton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Bolton lands a head kick. Hashi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hashi dives in and grabs Bolton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bolton pushes down on Hashi's head and hops out.
Bolton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A cross from Bolton lands.
Zachariah Bolton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bolton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Hashi misses.
Bolton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hashi takes a step back to recover.
Bolton throws a head kick but Hashi moves out of range.
Hashi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Hashi goes for a double leg but Bolton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bolton continues to drive forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bolton misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachariah Bolton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Bolton does no damage.
Bolton has his takedown stuffed
and Hashi counters with a left and a right that stings Bolton.
Hashi throws a right hand that Bolton ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolton also avoids with ease.
Bolton is looking to counter the offense by Hashi and move into the clinch.
Bolton slaps away a takedown attempt from Hashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Hashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bolton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Bolton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bolton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bolton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bolton is looking for a sweep. Hashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolton has his hands clasped together around Hashi's back. He's all about the action.
Hashi moves into full mount! Bolton won't be happy about that!
Hashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bolton tries to hold on but Hashi postures up.
Bolton is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Hashi controlling from mount.
Bolton is looking to improve his position but Hashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Hashi lands a couple of good shots and Bolton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hashi gets his hands free as Bolton looks to control.
Bolton tries to escape the position.
Hashi lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bolton trying to control the hands but Hashi won't let him.
Yorihiro Hashi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Hashi looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Hashi working for the choke. #ES#
Bolton manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #CL2#
Hashi gets a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Hashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hashi slips under a jab from Bolton.
Hashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bolton wants to land a leg kick but Hashi is out of range.
Hashi tries to counter with a clinch but Bolton shakes him off and moves away.
Bolton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hashi.
Bolton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zachariah Bolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yorihiro Hashi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolton misses with a takedown attempt - Hashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yorihiro Hashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bolton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zachariah Bolton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Shinamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Bolton.
Bolton throws a series of strikes that have Shinamoto backpedaling.
#CUT#
It looks like Tatsuo Shinamoto has been cut.
Bolton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Shinamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shinamoto is taking a breather. Bolton 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.
Shinamoto trying to mount his opponent but Bolton defends it.
Shinamoto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bolton!
Shinamoto blocks Bolton's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T1#
Bolton taking shots to the head.
Bolton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bolton is looking for a sweep. Shinamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolton is trying to control but Shinamoto manages to pass to mount!
Shinamoto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bolton is holding on tight.
Shinamoto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB2#
Shinamoto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shinamoto looking to control but Bolton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shinamoto lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Bolton holds on to Shinamoto as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinamoto lands with some strikes.
Shinamoto controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Shinamoto wants to finish this one by submission but Bolton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shinamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinamoto looking to control but Bolton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Shinamoto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shinamoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolton tries to lock up and control but Shinamoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Bolton is looking to get to half guard.
Bolton wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Bolton right now.
Bolton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shinamoto on the ground.
Bolton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Shinamoto has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bolton! Can he survive? No! He's out! Shinamoto gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tatsuo Shinamoto!
Tatsuo Shinamoto decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Blades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blades throws a head kick that half lands.
Bolton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blades throws a head kick but Bolton moves out of range.
Bolton avoids the head kick by Blades.
Bolton blocks a head kick by Blades.
#CL#
Bolton instigates a clinch.
Blades working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Bolton wants the takedown. Blades is fighting it off but Bolton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blades's guard against the cage.
Bolton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bolton is in close to Blades's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bolton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES2#
Blades has his feet on Bolton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolton walks into a left hand. #T1#
Bolton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blades throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jeffery Blades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blades tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bolton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bolton throws a body kick that misses
and Blades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Bolton looking to score a takedown here. Blades is defending well but Bolton drives through and ends up in Blades's guard.
Bolton lands a couple of elbows.
Bolton landing with the ground and pound.
Bolton 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.
Bolton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blades's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolton stops Blades from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolton landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Bolton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bolton works over Blades with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bolton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bolton connects with a couple of short punches.
Bolton landing with the ground and pound.
Bolton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blades has momentary wrist control but Bolton slips an elbow through the middle.
Bolton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bolton with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bolton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bolton works over Blades with some ground and pound from guard.
Blades really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bolton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blades's head.
Bolton prevents Blades from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Bolton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bolton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bolton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bolton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Bolton stands and steps away. Blades gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blades throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Bolton moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blades.
Bolton tries to pull guard but Blades won't allow it.
Blades tries to circle away but Bolton has him pinned against the cage.
Blades has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blades tries a body shot but Bolton blocks it.
#TD#
Bolton has Blades pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bolton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Blades tumbling to the mat - Bolton dives into Blades's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blades is looking to stand back up but Bolton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blades. #T4##REVB#
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. Bolton connects with a nice short shot to Blades's temple.
Blades tries to kick Bolton off but Bolton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bolton lands with a punch from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, if Bolton 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.
Bolton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blades with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bolton working Blades over with strikes.
Blades on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bolton prevents Blades from standing back up.
Bolton lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachariah Bolton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blades misses with a left hand #TD#
and Bolton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bolton lands with a punch from half guard.
Bolton winds up and cracks Blades with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Bolton there.
Bolton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bolton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blades can do to turn this around?
Bolton is nestled in close to Blades, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blades tries to kick Bolton off but Bolton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Blades on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zachariah Bolton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Bolton there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blades is trying to stand up here but Bolton is controlling him well.
Bolton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blades has hold of Bolton's hands but Bolton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Bolton winds up and cracks Blades with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blades is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bolton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bolton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bolton stops Blades from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolton lands with a punch from half guard.
Blades looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blades is breathing heavily.
Bolton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bolton drops an elbow to the side of Blades's head.
Bolton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bolton lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Bolton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bolton 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.
Bolton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blades wants to get back to his feet.
Blades on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolton in particular looking to stall.
Blades is trying to stand.
Bolton working over Blades with some ground and pound. Blades looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bolton lands with a punch from half guard.
Bolton 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bolton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Bolton drops an elbow to the side of Blades's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bolton lands a nice short elbow.
Blades tries to kick Bolton off but Bolton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bolton 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.
Bolton slips a nice elbow through Blades's hands, connecting with Blades's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bolton lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Bolton there.
Bolton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bolton working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Bolton.
Blades tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bolton manages to move to mount!
Bolton working Blades over with strikes here. #T4#
Bolton with the ground and pound from mount.
Bolton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blades wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bolton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bolton landing shots from mount.
Blades is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bolton scoring with strikes but Blades is staying in there.
Blades is bucking up trying to escape but Bolton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blades is bucking up trying to escape but Bolton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blades has given up his back.
Bolton is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bolton gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bolton gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bolton apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachariah Bolton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bolton clinches up against the cage.
Blades tries a body shot but Bolton blocks it.
#TD#
Bolton pulls Blades into guard.
Blades has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bolton is proving hard to escape from.
Bolton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bolton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bolton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Bolton there.
Bolton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bolton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blades taking some punishment here, with Bolton in his half guard. #T1#
Blades is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bolton 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.
Bolton lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Bolton there.
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. Bolton connects with a nice short shot to Blades's temple.
Bolton drops an elbow to the side of Blades's head.
Bolton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bolton lands with a punch from half guard.
Bolton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blades wants to stand back up but Bolton manages to pass into side control.
Bolton working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Bolton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Bolton cracks Blades with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bolton working the ground and pound.
Bolton taking a breather here.
Blades takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Blades tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Blades takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Blades wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bolton raining down shots from the mount!
Bolton landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bolton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bolton won't let Blades get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bolton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blades looks a forlorn figure.
#T3#
Blades takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bolton lands a heavy elbow.
Bolton lands a heavy elbow.
Bolton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bolton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bolton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bolton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blades looks a forlorn figure.
Bolton breaks from Blades's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bolton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bolton lands a couple of good shots and Blades has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#
Blades is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolton lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Blades hold on?!
Blades is still in real trouble! Can Bolton finish him?
Blades is covering up but some of the strikes from Bolton are getting through and doing damage.
Bolton landing with strikes.
Bolton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Blades's body.
Can Blades hold on?! Bolton is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T4#
Bolton punches Blades on the ear.
Bolton lands a shot to the head.
Blades grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
A helpless look comes across Blades 's face. He knows he's trapped as Bolton lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachariah Bolton!
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