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Event:
F&B 30: Lloyd vs. Bad Man 2
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Boulder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Boulder getting side control.
Boulder passes to full mount!
Boulder landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Diaz has been cut.#SUB#
Boulder is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Diaz is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Diaz flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Boulder anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Diaz and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Boulder slips an arm under Diaz chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Boulder has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Boulder is squeezing on Diaz like an anaconda would it's prey. Diaz fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kayl Boulder!
Krzysztof Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming out here tonight to cheer me on.'. |
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Event:
F&B 28: Gueguen vs. Morris 2
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casey scores with a nice right hand.
Boulder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boulder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boulder walks into a jab.
Boulder ducks right into an uppercut from Casey.
Joe Casey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Casey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Casey misses with a wild combination.
Casey cracks Boulder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boulder shoots in looking for a takedown but Casey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boulder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kayl Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulder on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Boulder is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casey lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Boulder falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Casey!
Joe Casey decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Madness 48 Wanker vs Nagashima
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulder is looking to clinch.
Fonalleda is looking for the big counter here.
Boulder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fonalleda counters with a left and a right that stings Boulder.
Fonalleda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boulder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fonalleda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boulder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fonalleda looking to control but instead Boulder has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fonalleda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boulder actively working from the bottom here.
Fonalleda slips a nice elbow through Boulder's hands, connecting with Boulder's forehead.
Boulder wants to control but Fonalleda is keeping busy.
Fonalleda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA New York. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fonalleda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fonalleda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boulder is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Fonalleda.
Fonalleda winds up and cracks Boulder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boulder is trying to maintain the position but Fonalleda is very close to passing his half guard.
Boulder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boulder trying to control but Fonalleda postures up.
Fonalleda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boulder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Fonalleda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulder is refusing to be controlled, as Fonalleda sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulder misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fonalleda trying to control from half guard but Boulder is working away.
Boulder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fonalleda pulls his head out easily.
Fonalleda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fonalleda is thwarting Boulder's attempts to control the position.
Fonalleda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fonalleda working over Boulder with some ground and pound. Boulder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boulder works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder keeping moving, preventing Fonalleda from controlling successfully.
Boulder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fonalleda defends well.
Boulder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boulder has momentary wrist control but Fonalleda slips an elbow through the middle.
Fonalleda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boulder is trying to keep Fonalleda in close.
Fonalleda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boulder is rocked!
Boulder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boulder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulder is working an open guard so Fonalleda takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fonalleda misses with a head kick.
Boulder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fonalleda avoids it really well and circles away.
Boulder shoots in but Fonalleda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kayl Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulder shoots in and drives through. Fonalleda sprawls well.
Boulder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boulder showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulder is working for a kimura but Fonalleda is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Earl Fonalleda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fonalleda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boulder's guard.
Fonalleda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fonalleda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fonalleda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boulder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fonalleda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Boulder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonalleda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonalleda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fonalleda postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Boulder covers up, he's hurt! Fonalleda keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fonalleda and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fonalleda can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Fonalleda! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Jungle cracks Boulder with a good jab.
Jungle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boulder on the side of the head.
Boulder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boulder takes one on the button.
Boulder closes the distance and clinches up with Jungle, looking for a takedown. Boulder pushes Jungle against the cage but Jungle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boulder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Boulder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boulder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jungle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boulder throws a leg kick
and Jungle counters with a nice uppercut.
Boulder shoots in looking for a takedown. Jungle tries to sprawl out of it but Boulder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jungle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kayl Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder has a takedown stuffed.
And Jungle tries to counter it with a takedown but Boulder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boulder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jungle avoids it really well and circles away.
Jungle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Boulder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jungle scores with a jab. Boulder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boulder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Boulder backs off Jungle throws a huge counter combo but Boulder manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boulder is defended easily by Jungle.
Jungle cracks Boulder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Boulder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jungle to score with a decent uppercut.
Good shot there by Jungle.
Boulder closes the distance and clinches up with Jungle, looking for a takedown. Boulder pushes Jungle against the cage but Jungle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boulder goes for a double leg but Jungle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jungle continues to drive forward.
Jungle sizes up Boulder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jungle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boulder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jungle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jungle throws out a counter right but Boulder avoids it with no problem.
Jungle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jungle wants it to stay on the feet.
Jungle tests Boulder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jungle stuffs the takedown.
Boulder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jungle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jungle feints the counter takedown.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Boulder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good exchange - Jungle coming out on top.
Jungle with a hook.
Jungle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boulder.
Boulder is looking to clinch but Jungle is avoiding it.
Jungle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boulder on the side of the head.
Jungle lands with a straight right. Boulder didn't see that one coming.
Boulder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boulder shoots for a takedown but Jungle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jungle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
Jungle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boulder on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulder doesn't manage to clinch there - Jungle circles away.
Boulder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jungle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jungle cracks Boulder with an open hand slap.
Jungle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boulder has time to react.
Jungle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boulder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jungle tries to avoid it but Boulder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jungle to the ground. Jungle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boulder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jungle feints the counter takedown.
Boulder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vee Jungle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jungle sizes up Boulder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jungle connects with a right hand. Boulder shakes it off.
Boulder dives in for a single leg takedown but Jungle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jungle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boulder goes for a double leg but Jungle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jungle continues to drive forward.
Nice shot by Jungle.
Boulder ducks right into an uppercut from Jungle.
Jungle scores with a nice head shot.
Boulder tries to clinch up.
Boulder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jungle! But no joy.
Boulder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jungle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boulder tries to close the distance and clinch but Jungle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jungle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Boulder is looking to clinch.
Boulder is looking to clinch.
Jungle throws a counter combo.
Boulder with a poor takedown
and Jungle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kayl Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulder moves in looking to clinch but Jungle pushes him off.
Boulder shoots in looking for a takedown but Jungle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boulder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jungle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jungle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boulder.
Jungle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boulder is looking to clinch.
Jungle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boulder shoots in for a double leg but Jungle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Jungle with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boulder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boulder might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Boulder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jungle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jungle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kayl Boulder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jungle swats away the attempt to clinch by Boulder.
Jungle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boulder doesn't manage to clinch there - Jungle circles away.
Boulder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jungle swivels and escapes.
Jungle with the counter takedown but Boulder avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Jungle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boulder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut lands for Jungle. That snapped Boulder's head back.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Boulder. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#T3#
Boulder tries to clinch up.
Kayl Boulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jungle tries to avoid it but Boulder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jungle to the ground. Jungle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jungle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boulder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice jab there from Jungle.
Jungle scores with a punch to the head.
Vee Jungle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boulder darts in trying to clinch
and Jungle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jungle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boulder wants to clinch
enabling Jungle to counter with a crisp jab.
Boulder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jungle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Jungle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boulders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boulder is defended easily by Jungle.
Boulder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jungle lands with a straight right. Boulder didn't see that one coming.
Jungle lands a nice shot that snaps Boulder's head back.
Jungle scores with a three punch combo!
Boulder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jungle pinned against the cage. Jungle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vee Jungle 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#
Boulder shoots in for a double leg but Jungle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jungle! But no joy.
Boulder tries for a takedown but Jungle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jungle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boulder plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boulder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boulder or perhaps it was just good defense by Jungle, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kayl Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boulder is defended easily by Jungle.
Boulder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jungle circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Boulder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boulder slips a jab and a cross from Jungle.
Boulder looks for a takedown but Jungle sprawls well.
Jungle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boulder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boulder is defended easily by Jungle.
Jungle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Jungle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good exchange - Jungle coming out on top.
Jungle jabs Boulder right on the nose. Boulder blinks but takes it well.
Jungle throws a series of punches but Boulder moves out of range.
Boulder is looking to counter punch.
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!
Boulder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boulder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jungle circles away.
Jungle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boulder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jungle pinned against the cage. Jungle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jungle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3##TD#
Boulder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jungle is positioning himself well to prevent Boulder advancing to mount. #SUB#
Boulder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jungle sees it coming and defends easily.
Jungle tries to kick Boulder off but Boulder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jungle tries to get to full guard but Boulder has control of the leg. #SUB#
Boulder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jungle is just riding it out for now. Boulder eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Boulder thows a huge punch but Jungle dodges it nicely.
Kayl Boulder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jungle wants to get back to his feet.
Jungle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boulder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Boulder seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jungle is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kayl Boulder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Ambe dodges the punch combination from Boulder.
Boulder misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boulder enables Ambe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boulder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ambe is in close to Boulder's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Boulder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boulder throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ambe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ambe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ambe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe works over Boulder with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ambe is working Boulder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ambe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Boulder has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though.
Ambe stands up over Boulder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boulder trying to keep a closed guard but Ambe is proving a slippery customer.
Ambe is working Boulder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Boulder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ambe is aware though and is defending well.
Ambe postures up and lands a big shot to Boulder's brow.
Ambe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ambe scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Ambe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boulder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ambe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ambe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ambe slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boulder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ambe landing with the ground and pound.
Ambe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ambe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boulder working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Ambe with a nice head shot there.
Ambe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ambe connects with a couple of short punches.
Boulder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ambe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boulder wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ambe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ambe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ambe lands a couple of elbows.
Ambe content to stall in guard here.
Boulder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ambe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boulder.
Boulder shoots in looking for a takedown. Ambe tries to sprawl out of it but Boulder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ambe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Boulder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ambe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boulder is working for takedown but Ambe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rick Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kayl Boulder.
Boulder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulder.
Boulder has Ambe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ambe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ambe is pushing Boulder up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boulder blocking some punches.
#T1#
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Boulder.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ambe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boulder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ambe prevents it.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Boulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boulder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ambe just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ambe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulder.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Boulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambe pushes Boulder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe stalling the fight.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boulder can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulder.
Ambe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ambe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Ambe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ambe manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ambe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulder tries to escape but Ambe is in control.
Boulder tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Ambe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ambe taking a breather here.
Boulder is looking for a sweep.
Ambe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boulder tries to improve position but can't.
Ambe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boulder wants to control but Ambe postures up.
Ambe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ambe tries to advance to mount but Boulder denies him. #T4#
Boulder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boulder is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ambe working the ground and pound.
Ambe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boulder some visible discomfort.
Boulder seems a little lost for a moment, as Ambe dominates the positioning.
Ambe scoring with punches from side control.
Ambe working away.
Boulder is trying to escape the position but Ambe is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Boulder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ambe taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ambe dominated that second round.
That's time! Ambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boulder slips a straight right by Ambe.
Ambe keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Ambe has closed the distance and engaged Boulder in a clinch.
Ambe is pressed up against the cage. Boulder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambe down to the mat. Ambe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kayl Boulder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Boulder tries to keep at a distance but Ambe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Boulder.
Boulder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ambe effectively controlling the action here.
Boulder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ambe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boulder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rick Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kayl Boulder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ambe.
Ambe slows down the pace here.
Rick Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boulder avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ambe.
Ambe just leaning against Boulder, taking a breather.
Ambe prevents Boulder from breaking the clinch.
Boulder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ambe avoids it.
Boulder is trying to drag Ambe to the mat but Ambe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ambe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boulder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Ambe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Ambe.#CL#
Ambe has Boulder up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Ambe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ambe avoiding damage.
#T2#
Ambe leaning against his opponent.
Boulder tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boulder jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Boulder around his waist. Boulder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rick Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Boulder.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boulder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ambe smiles and moves away.
Ambe stuffs the takedown attempt from Boulder. Boulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Boulder shoots for a takedown but Ambe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good exchange - Ambe coming out on top.
Boulder shoots in for a double leg but Ambe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boulder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Boulder tries for a takedown but Ambe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boulder misses with a takedown attempt
and Ambe counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Ambe closes the distance and clinches.
Boulder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Boulder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Ambe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ambe slips nicely into half guard.
Ambe is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Boulder is looking to improve his position.
Kayl Boulder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambe passes to full mount!
Ambe controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulder is trying to escape the mount.
Ambe looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ambe 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Ambe!
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