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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Boulks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Boulks!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nunes lands a front kick.
Nunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Nunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick
and Boulks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nice strikes from Boulks there.
Boulks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Boulks might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nunes is looking to escape.
Boulks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boulks wants to control but Nunes is keeping him busy.
Boulks content to control rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Will Boulks wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nunes lands with a cross.
Nunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nunes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boulks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulks controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulks wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boulks in particular looking to stall.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Will Boulks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Boulks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boulks checks a low kick from Nunes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick
and Boulks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nunes!
Boulks controls the position.
Nunes is looking for a sweep.
Boulks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nunes seems a little lost for a moment, as Boulks dominates the positioning.
Boulks looks up at the clock and then as Nunes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boulks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is not content to let Boulks control the position.
Nunes tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulks wants to stand but Nunes has his arm trapped.
Boulks controlling the position.
Boulks working the body and head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boulks tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nunes struggling a bit here.
Boulks tries to stand but Nunes is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Boulks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boulks blocks a low kick nicely.
Boulks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boulks avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Boulks moves out of range easily.
Nunes misses with a two punch combination.
Boulks blocks a head kick by Nunes.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Nunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes throws a lazy head kick
and Boulks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nunes!
Boulks controlling the position.
Boulks tries to stand but Nunes is controlling his head.
Boulks takes a little break here. Nunes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boulks tries to stand but Nunes is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulks happy to just control the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boulks is trying to get an arm triangle but Nunes is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes is trying to control Boulks's posture but Boulks avoids it.
Boulks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nunes keeps working.
Boulks tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nunes tries to escape but Boulks is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boulks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nunes prevents Boulks from moving into mount.
Boulks wants to stand but Nunes has his arm trapped.
Boulks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boulks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nunes keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulks wants to stand but Nunes has his arm trapped.
Boulks has hold of Nunes's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nunes seems comfortable defending it but Boulks has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nunes is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nunes is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Boulks couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Will Boulks!
Will Boulks spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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