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Event:
RapidFC 50
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Bird defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolton.#TD#
Bolton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bolton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bolton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolton pulls his head out easily.
Bird has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Bolton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bird sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Bolton throws a strike but Bird avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bolton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolton is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bird looking for subs off his back but Bolton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bolton is trying to control. Bird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolton. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bird regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolton throws a big right hand that misses.
Bolton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bolton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bolton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bird is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bird has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB2#
Bird drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bird as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bolton screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bird! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jake Bird!
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 26
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Bolton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Wanker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bolton quickly recovers to half guard.
Bolton is staying active underneath Wanker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bolton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolton is pressing down on Wanker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Bolton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wanker defends well.
Bolton keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wanker drops back looking for a leg! Bolton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bolton manages to kick Wanker off! Wanker jumps back into Bolton's guard. #SUB2#
Bolton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wanker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Bolton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wanker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wanker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bolton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wanker defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bolton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wanker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bolton.
Wanker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bolton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Wanker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bolton can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB#
Wanker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wanker wants to control but Bolton is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Wanker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wanker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bolton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wanker.
Wanker punching from mount but Bolton doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Bolton wants to control but Wanker is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wanker has control of Bolton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bolton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bolton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Wanker is working for a guillotine from mount but Bolton frees his head quite easily.
Bolton wants to hold on but Wanker pushes him away.
Bolton is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wanker has taken his back.
#SUB#
Wanker tightening his grip on Bolton, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Bolton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB#
Wanker looking for the choke from the back.
Bolton is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Wanker looking for the choke but no joy.
Bolton trying to control the hands but Wanker breaks the grip. #SUB#
Wanker is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bolton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wanker keeps control of the position as Bolton tries to break free.
Wanker gets his hands free as Bolton looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker 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#
Bolton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bolton lands a jab to the head.
Wanker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolton takes one to the side of the head.
Bolton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wanker manages to avoid it.
Wanker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolton throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Wanker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Orla Wanker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wanker is pushing down on Bolton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bolton is fighting to maintain full guard but Wanker has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Wanker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolton sees it coming and defends easily.
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!
Bolton trying to control from the bottom.
Wanker wants to take a breather but Bolton is having none of it.
Bolton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wanker is trying to control the action in half guard but Bolton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wanker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolton can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Bolton looking for submissions off his back.
Wanker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bolton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Wanker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wanker is thwarting Bolton's attempts to control the position.
Bolton is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Wanker is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Wanker is looking for a kimura but Bolton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wanker to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bolton keeping control of the position.
Wanker wants to free his trapped foot but Bolton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bolton wants to control but Wanker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wanker stuffs the takedown.
Wanker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bolton sprawls and moves away.
Wanker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wanker connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bolton.
Orla Wanker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Bolton.
Bolton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wanker was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolton.#T3##TD#
Wanker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wanker lands in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Bolton is rocked!
Wanker throws a big right hand that misses.
Wanker stays in close to Bolton's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Bolton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wanker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wanker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bolton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wanker slips nicely into half guard.
Wanker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Wanker 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 is not content to let Wanker control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Bolton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bolton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wanker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wanker lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Wanker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bolton is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Wanker is tapping! Great win for Bolton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Malachi Bolton!
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Event:
RapidFC 42
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Big forces Bolton back against the cage and clinches.
Big wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolton has him pressed against the cage.
Bolton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bigs head.
Big is trying to break free.
Bolton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolton misses with a body punch.
Bolton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bigs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolton lands a hook that snaps the head of Big backwards.
Big wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bolton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Big looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big blocking some punches.
Big wants to break the clinch but can't.
Big blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolton misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Bolton.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Big's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bolton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Big up against the cage.
Big tries to circle away but Bolton has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolton.
Bolton slows down the pace here.
Bolton misses with a punch to the body.
Big tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bolton working aggressively here.
Bolton misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Bolton fails to land.
Bolton swings wildly with an uppercut but Big uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolton misses with a punch to the body.
Bolton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Big blocks an uppercut.
Bolton misses with some punches.
Big wants to break free but Bolton has control.
Bolton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big.
Bolton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolton throws a head punch that misses.
Bolton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bolton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Big backwards. #T3#
Bolton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big's elbow.
Bolton tries to throw a body punch but Big avoids it by throwing Bolton back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bolton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big.
Big avoiding damage.
Big wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bolton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Big.
Big scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bolton throws a head punch that misses.
Big blocking some punches.
Bolton has a couple of punches blocked by Big.
#T4#
Bolton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Big tries to pull guard but Bolton holds him up against the cage and eventually Big drops back down to his feet.
Big working hard to break the clinch.
Bolton stalling.
Bolton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolton throws a punch but it's blocked by Big.
Bolton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolton has Big pushed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bolton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Bolton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bolton misses with a straight right.
Big's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bolton under the eye.
Bolton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Big under the eye.
Bolton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Big has taken the fight to the clinch.
Big blocks an uppercut.
Bolton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Big blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big is trying to pull guard but Bolton has him pressed against the cage.
Bolton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Big prevents a body shot from Bolton. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolton.
Bolton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolton throws a head punch that misses.
Bolton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Big's efforts to push away.
Bolton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big working hard to break the clinch.
Big blocks an uppercut.
Bolton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Bolton.
Bolton misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolton misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bolton in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bolton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bigs head. #T2#
Big is trying to break the clinch but Bolton is controlling him.
Big blocks an uppercut.
Bolton working aggressively here.
Bolton misses with a body punch.
Big is trying to break free.
Bolton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big blocking some punches.
Bolton prevents Big from breaking the clinch.
Bolton tries to work over Big's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bolton misses with some punches.
#T3#
Big jumps guard but Bolton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bolton stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bolton - that landed with a thud.
Bolton throws a punch but it's blocked by Big.
Bolton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big's elbow.
Big blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bolton fails to land.
Big blocks an uppercut.
Bolton slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big.
Bolton tries to throw a body punch but Big avoids it by throwing Bolton back against the cage. #BC#
Big breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Big lands with a nice combination. Bolton backs away looking to recover.
Littel Big is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bolton eats them both and turns towards Big to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bolton thuds his right hand into Big's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Bolton misses.
Bolton throws a shot from downtown. Big moves away and avoids it.
Bolton throws a leg kick but Big sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bolton missing with a left hand there. Big was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Bolton - just one landing.
Good work by Big as he checks the leg kick.
Bolton walks into a straight right hand from Big.
Big takes a swing at Bolton's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Big gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bolton working aggressively here.
Big blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolton struggles to land a body shot inside as Big controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Bolton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Big looks to land a combination but Bolton avoids it well.
It seemed like Bolton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Big throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Big shoots for a double leg takedown but Bolton sprawls well. He's pushed Big's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bolton misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Big gets a double leg takedown into Bolton's guard.
Bolton is pulling down on Big's head. It's preventing any offense from Big, at least for the moment.
Bolton is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Bolton keeping moving, preventing Big from controlling successfully.
Bolton trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Big with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Big moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bolton.
Bolton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Big backwards.
Big tries to break the clinch but Bolton is controlling the position.
Bolton slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Big scores with a shot to the side of Bolton's head.
Bolton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Big blocks a body shot from Bolton.
Bolton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bolton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bolton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolton.
Bolton misses with the head strike.
Bolton stalling against the cage.
Bolton tries a body shot but Big blocks it.
Malachi Bolton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Bolton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Big breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Big, as that shot connected.
Big throws a body punch but Bolton moves out of range.
Bolton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolton fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Big has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bolton misses with a punch on the inside.
Big wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bolton has a couple of punches blocked by Big.
Bolton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Big up against the cage.
Bolton keeps control of Big as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Bolton misses with some punches.
Bolton is stalling here.
Malachi Bolton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Big blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bolton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Big is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolton prevents Big from breaking the clinch.
Big goes for a takedown attempt but Bolton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Littel Big has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Littel Big. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Big manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malachi Bolton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Bolton!
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Event:
RapidFC 39
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Bolton feints a jab promting Le Phat to slip. Bolton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Le Phat slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Roc Le Phat has been cut.#CL2#
Bolton drives through and clinches with Le Phat against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bolton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Le Phat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bolton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bolton throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD#
and Le Phat counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bolton! Le Phat lets Bolton back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Bolton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bolton is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Phat finish him?
Bolton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Le Phat counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roc Le Phat!
After winning the bout, Roc Le Phat 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Bolton cracks Kreme with a good jab.
Bolton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kreme has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kreme there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bolton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Kreme drives through with a takedown into Bolton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bolton trying to keep a closed guard but Kreme is proving a slippery customer.
Bolton pulls Kreme in close to prevent any damage.
Kreme wants to control from the top but Bolton keeps moving.
Kreme trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bolton's guard.
Bolton controls Kreme momentarily but Kreme frees himself. #SUB2#
Kreme is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bolton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Kreme is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolton has wrist control.
Kreme tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolton is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bolton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kreme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kreme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kreme wants to control from the top but Bolton keeps moving.
Bolton trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kreme trying to move into half guard but instead Bolton has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB#
Bolton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kreme manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bolton has Kreme in his guard.#REVB#
Bolton trying to keep a closed guard but Kreme is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Kreme preventing the sweep.
Kreme looking to pass the guard.
Kreme throwing strikes from guard but Bolton blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kreme got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bolton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kreme has managed to get both his arms back between Bolton's legs - danger averted.
Kreme postures up.
#SUB2#
Kreme is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bolton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Bolton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kreme.
Kreme wants to control from the top but Bolton keeps moving.
Bolton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Kreme is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kreme with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Kreme thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bolton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolton looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bolton with a jab.#CL#
Bolton rushes Kreme and presses him up against the cage.
Bolton is pressed up against the cage. Kreme has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bolton down to the mat. Bolton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kreme looks winded!
Bolton falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Kreme counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bolton!
Bolton struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kreme wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Malachi Bolton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kreme shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolton as he jumps to the side.
Bolton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kreme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bolton tests Kreme's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Kreme shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kreme was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bolton struggling a bit here.
Bolton is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glazed Kreme has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Kreme is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bolton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Kreme.
Bolton wants to control but Kreme postures up.
Bolton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kreme on the ground.
Bolton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kreme is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kreme 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.
#SUB2#
Kreme has hold of Bolton's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bolton tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kreme cranks the arm and Bolton screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bolton, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Glazed Kreme!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Bolton tries to keep at a distance but Fields has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bolton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fields backwards.
Bolton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fields or not.
Fields tries to pull guard but Bolton holds him up against the cage and eventually Fields drops back down to his feet.
Bolton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fields backwards.
Fields wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bolton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bolton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fields works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fields as Bolton tries to tie him up.
Fields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolton to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Bolton.
Fields has Bolton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malachi Bolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Fields.
Bolton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Bolton digs a right hand underneath Fields's ribcage. Fields let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bolton lands a shoulder strike.
Bolton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fields backwards.
Fields is looking for a takedown.
Bolton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolton misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fields.
Bolton struggles to land a body shot inside as Fields controls his hands.
Fields jumps guard but Bolton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bolton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fields up against the cage.
Bolton taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bolton for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bolton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fields backwards.
A hook to the body from Bolton.
Bolton working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Bolton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bolton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fields backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fields fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fields jumps guard but Bolton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fields is looking for a takedown.
Fields looks winded!
A short left from Bolton.
Fields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolton to keep the fight standing.
Bolton is working Fields over against the cage.
Fields jumps guard but Bolton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bolton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolton to keep the fight standing.
Bolton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bolton lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Bolton as the two fighters clinch.
Bolton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bolton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Bolton.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Bolton.
Bolton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolton effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Bolton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bolton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bolton lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fieldss head.
Still in the clinch, Bolton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bolton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fields takes a shot to the head.
Bolton lands a shoulder strike.
Bolton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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 pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bolton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bolton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Bolton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fields backwards.
Bolton scores with a shot to the side of Fields's head.
Bolton is pressed up against the cage. Fields has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bolton down to the mat. Bolton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fields.
Bolton scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Fields has been cut.
Bolton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Fields is rocked!
Bolton digs a good body shot into Fields's ribs.
Fields is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolton finish him?
Fields on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bolton lands a big head kick that sends Fields to the canvas! Bolton follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malachi Bolton!
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