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Event:
USFC 122
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Bates misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolton counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Bolton throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
We've been hearing reports that Bates has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bolton lands a really nice looking cross but Bates seems unphased.
Bates misses with a hook. Bolton ducked under it nicely.
Bolton slips under a jab from Bates.
It seemed like Bolton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolton throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Bates counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Bolton is defending well. #SUB#
Bates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bolton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Bates working away.#SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolton has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bates is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bolton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bolton is trying to control Bates's posture but Bates avoids it. #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.#SUB#
Bates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Bates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Bates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bates swings around for an armbar but Bolton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bates's guard.#SUB#
Bates has his foot on Bolton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolton works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolton wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Bolton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bolton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bates wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bolton is now in half guard. #SU2#
Bolton stands up out of the half guard.
Bolton slips a jab from Bates.
Bates connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bates shoots in for a double leg but Bolton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bolton looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bates's corner calls for a 1-2. Bates obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bolton defending well as Bates loads up on a big left hand.
Bates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolton is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates dominated that round.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bolton tries to land a leg kick but Bates saw it coming and moves away.
Bolton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Bolton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Bolton stuns Bates with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bolton digs a good hook to Bates's body.
Good shot there by Bates.
Bolton throws a head kick that half lands.
Bolton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bates.
Bolton's coach down at LOD: Ground Zero was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bolton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bolton throws a low kick but Bates avoids it.
Bates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolton.
Bates attempts a counter takedown but Bolton avoids it well and moves away.
Bates lands a jab-cross combination.
Bolton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bates's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bates slips a jab from Bolton.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Bolton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bates cracks a nice hook into Bolton's ribs.#T1#
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bolton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bolton.
#BC#
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bates.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolton misses the target.
Bates attempts a counter takedown but Bolton avoids it well and moves away.
Bates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bates digs a good body shot into Bolton's ribs.
Bolton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolton throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Bolton is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolton. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolton throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Bates misses with a wild body shot. #T2##CL#
Bates forces Bolton back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bates jabs Bolton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Bates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bates looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
Bolton is trying to stand up here but Bates is controlling him well.
Bolton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bates is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bates is working for a kimura but Bolton is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bates trying to control the action but Bolton is working from the bottom.
Bolton wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but Bolton defends the submission attempt.
Bolton wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates 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##TD#
Bates changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bolton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Bolton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates scores with a jab.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bates cracks Bolton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Bolton ducks down to avoid it.
Bolton looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Bolton throws a leg kick but Bates sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bolton misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Bolton throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bolton tries to avoid it but Bates manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bolton to the ground. Bolton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice cross by Bates.
Bolton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Despite the aggression on Bolton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolton throws out the jab. #T1#
Bates lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Luigi Bates is winning the standup battle so far.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates scores with a nice right hand.
Bates misses with an uppercut. Bolton saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Bolton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bates lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolton. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Bates.
Bates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bates throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bolton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolton looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Bolton connects with a solid leg kick.
Bates takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luigi Bates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolton looks to land a left hand but Bates moved out of range nicely.
Charles Bolton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Bates counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bates moves nicely into side control.
Bolton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bolton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bates takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bates wants to take a breather but Bolton is having none of it.
Luigi Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Bolton wants to get back to full guard.
Bates is looking to advance position but Bolton won't allow it. #SUB#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bates controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Charles Bolton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura but Bolton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage.
Bolton is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bolton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bates misses with a wild combination.
Bolton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolton misses the target.
Bates listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bates lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolton off the cage and back into range.
Bates lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolton off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bates 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bates!
During a confident post fight interview, Luigi Bates thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PF 12 - Oppelaar va Barkley
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Dy No Mite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolton was well out of range. Poor timing from Dy No Mite.
Bolton moves out of range as Dy No Mite strikes.
Bolton throws a lazy right hand but Dy No Mite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dy No Mite looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dy No Mite.
Dy No Mite misses with a wild body shot.
Bolton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bolton throws a poor cross that misses
and Dy No Mite counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab lands there for Dy No Mite.
Bolton throws a sloppy head kick
and Bolton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dy No Mite cracks Bolton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dy No Mite scores with a hook to the body. Bolton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolton cracks Dy No Mite with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Dy No Mite.
Dy No Mite is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolton.
Bolton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Bolton defending well as Dy No Mite loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A big left from Bolton misses.
Bolton throws a big shot that misses.
Dy No Mite scores with a hook to the body. Bolton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dy No Mite moves forwards but Bolton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dy No Mite lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Bolton.
Dy No Mite getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bolton defending well as Dy No Mite loads up on a big left hand.
Dy No Mite lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolton's head.
Bolton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dy No Mite.
Dy No Mite bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolton tries a head kick but it misses.
Dy No Mite fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bolton throws a combination that misses
letting Dy No Mite counter with a right hand.
Bolton throws a body punch but Dy No Mite moves out of range. #T2#
Dy No Mite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolton throws an off balance right hand
and Dy No Mite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dy No Mite is able to avoid easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolton.
A big left from Bolton misses.
Bolton misses with a hook
letting Dy No Mite counter with a right hand.
Dy No Mite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dy No Mite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dy No Mite dips to his left and cracks Bolton with an uppercut!
Dy No Mite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolton moves away.
Bolton throws a hook to the side of Dy No Mite's head but Dy No Mite sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dy No Mite stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dy No Mite is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bolton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bolton throws a jab when Dy No Mite was well out of range.
Bolton throws a lazy right hand but Dy No Mite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Bolton misses with a hook. Dy No Mite ducked under it nicely.
Dy No Mite slips a straight right by Bolton.
Dy No Mite has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bolton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolton looks to land a left hand but Dy No Mite moved out of range nicely.
Dy No Mite lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bolton misses with an uppercut
and Dy No Mite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bolton moves out of range of the strikes.
Charles Bolton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dy No Mite takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dy No Mite misses with a hook. Bolton ducked under it nicely.
Bolton throws a head kick but Dy No Mite moves out of range.
Dy No Mite lands a lovely overhand right.
Dy No Mite scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#
Bolton is rocked!
Bolton tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Bolton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolton throws a hook to the side of Dy No Mite's head but Dy No Mite sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Bolton misses with a shot to the body
and Dy No Mite scores with a counter punch that sends Bolton to the canvas! Dy No Mite smells blood - he's punishing Bolton with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bolton has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Dy No Mite!
During a confident post fight interview, DJ Dy No Mite thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PF6 - Kane vs Steele
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Bolton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Bolton finds it's target.
Bolton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzalez's hands.
Gonzalez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolton's head.
Bolton cracks Gonzalez with a good jab.
A big right from Bolton misses.
Gonzalez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Bolton loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Bolton misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolton misses with a hook.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick
and Bolton counters with a one-two to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Bolton throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Bolton throws a good cross that connects.
Bolton looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Gonzalez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bolton.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt - Bolton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Bolton.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice takedown defense from Bolton. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.
Charles Bolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Gonzalez.
Bolton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Gonzalez gets a takedown into half guard.
Bolton controlling the position for now.#T2#
Bolton wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolton is concentrating on defense, preventing Gonzalez from advancing position.
Bolton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gonzalez chips away with some ground and pound.
Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows.
Bolton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bolton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Bolton trying to control the position here.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzalez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Gonzalez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bolton is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
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.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolton is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gonzalez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gonzalez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Gonzalez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bolton, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Gonzalez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bolton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Bolton can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gonzalez is trying to get an arm triangle but Bolton is defending well.
Gonzalez cracks Bolton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bolton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gonzalez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gonzalez tries to pass to full mount but Bolton defends it. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolton is trying to stand up here but Gonzalez is controlling him well.
Bolton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bolton tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg.
Bolton is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7#
Bolton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolton.
Bolton wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gonzalez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bolton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gonzalez, into his guard. #REVR#
Bolton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bolton tries to stand but Gonzalez is controlling from the bottom. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bolton slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gonzalez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bolton is tapping! Great win for Gonzalez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Gonzalez!
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Event:
USFC 119
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Chigg lands a jab to Bolton's midsection.
Chigg lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolton off the cage and back into range.
Maya Chigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bolton throws a hook but Chigg blocks it.
Chigg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chigg avoids the body shot from Bolton.
Bolton avoids the body shot from Chigg.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chigg.
Chigg looks for the body kick but Bolton saw that one coming.
Chigg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chigg lands a lovely overhand right.
Bolton swings for the body but Chigg moves out of range.
Chigg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chigg connects with a single shot there.
Chigg misses with a wild body shot.
Bolton replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chigg blocks it well.
Chigg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chigg jabs Bolton right on the nose. Bolton blinks but takes it well.
Bolton cracks Chigg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bolton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chigg was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolton.
Chigg moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Bolton throws a shot from downtown. Chigg moves away and avoids it.
Chigg misses with a wild body shot.
Bolton connects with a right hand. Chigg shakes it off.
Bolton misses with a left hand
and Chigg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chigg slips under a jab from Bolton.
Chigg cracks the inside of Bolton's front leg.
Bolton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chigg throws a head kick but Bolton moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolton! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chigg. Bolton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolton throws a lazy right hand but Chigg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Chigg coming out on top.
Bolton throws a jab but it's blocked by Chigg.
Bolton throws an overhand right that lands on Chigg's shoulder, as Chigg tries to avoid the shot.
Chigg misses with a kick to the body
and Bolton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Bolton.
Chigg swings for the body but Bolton moves out of range.
Bolton moves out of range as Chigg throws a body kick.
#T2#
Bolton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chigg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Bolton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chigg, as that shot connected.
Chigg throws a head kick that half lands.
Bolton misses with an uppercut.
Chigg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bolton manages to circle out of the way.
Chigg moves forwards but Bolton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolton avoids the head kick by Chigg.
Chigg looks to land a right hand but Bolton moved out of range.
Bolton misses with an uppercut. Chigg saw that one coming.
Bolton connects with the punch.
Chigg cracks Bolton with a good jab.
Chigg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chigg connects with a solid leg kick.
Bolton swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Bolton throws a shot from downtown. Chigg moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Chigg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chigg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolton to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolton misses with a straight left.
Bolton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chigg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chigg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolton throws a jab when Chigg was well out of range.
Chigg blocks a jab.
Chigg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolton.
Nice body punch from Chigg.
Bolton lands a really nice looking cross but Chigg seems unphased.
Bolton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chigg.
Bolton takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolton misses with a head kick.
Bolton catches Chigg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Chigg rushes Bolton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chigg. #BC2#
Bolton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolton misses with a low kick.
Chigg throws a right hand that misses
and Chigg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chigg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chigg lands a jab to the nose.
Bolton's coach down at LOD: Ground Zero was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bolton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chigg slips under a jab from Bolton.
Chigg loads up on a big right hand but Bolton slips the punch.
Chigg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chigg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bolton under the eye.
Chigg misses with a straight right.
Chigg misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bolton. Beautiful body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chigg tries to clinch up.
Chigg with a nice cross.
Chigg looks to land a right hand but Bolton moved out of range.
Chigg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maya Chigg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chigg lands a jab to Bolton's midsection.
Bolton scores with a nice strike.
Chigg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chigg connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chigg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chigg scores with a hook.
Bolton throws an overhand right that lands on Chigg's shoulder, as Chigg tries to avoid the shot.
Chigg swings widly with a right hand
and Bolton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chigg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolton can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Chigg. Bolton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chigg throws the kick towards the body but Bolton avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chigg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Bolton.
Bolton checks a leg kick nicely.
Chigg ducks under a wild hook from Bolton.
Chigg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolton paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Bolton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chigg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolton.
Nice body kick there by Chigg.
Bolton throws a jab when Chigg was well out of range.
Bolton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChigg.
Chigg moves away from the strike by Bolton.
Chigg scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chigg.
A big left from Chigg misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolton! But no joy.
Chigg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chigg.
A shot to the liver by Bolton. Beautiful body shot.
Chigg swings for the body but Bolton moves out of range.
Chigg moves in looking to clinch but Bolton pushes him off.
Chigg scores with a jab to the body.
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 feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chiggs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the body from Chigg misses
and Bolton counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Chigg is rocked!
Chigg is looking to wear down Bolton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Bolton avoids the body shot from Chigg.
Chigg ducks under a wild hook from Bolton.
Chigg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bolton.
Chigg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolton.
Chigg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chigg defending well as Bolton loads up on a big left hand.
Chigg lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chigg looks to throw a body kick
and Bolton counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Chigg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chigg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chigg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Chigg lands.
Chigg seems to have got his legs back now.
Chigg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chigg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chigg throws a head kick but Bolton moves out of range.
Bolton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chigg's hands.
Bolton misses with a looping left.
Bolton scores with a push kick.
Chigg darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Chigg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolton.
Bolton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chigg just misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bolton throws out a counter right but Chigg avoids it with no problem.
Chigg swings for the body but Bolton moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chigg takes a swing at Bolton's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Bolton finds it's way through Chigg's defenses.
Chigg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bolton's head.
Bolton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolton is looking to score with low kicks.
Bolton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chigg was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolton.
Chigg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolton.
Chigg swings for the body but Bolton moves out of range.
Bolton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolton misses with a body kick.
Chigg tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Chigg misses its intended target.
Chigg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolton.
Chigg digs a good body shot into Bolton's ribs.
Chigg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chigg throws a body shot but no joy.
Chigg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolton blocks a head kick by Chigg.
Chigg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chigg gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bolton gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Chigg is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bolton!
An out of breath and clearly excited Charles Bolton thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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USFC 116
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Bolton is out of range.
Allen slips a jab from Bolton.
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Bolton.
Bolton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolton misses with a straight left.
Bolton misses with a head kick.
Bolton throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen lands a body shot.
Bolton looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Allen lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolton misses with a hook
and Allen counters with a nice leg kick.
Allen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolton should have avoided that one.
Allen lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Allen 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.
Allen lands a right hook to the body.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen swings for the body but Bolton moves out of range.
Bolton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolton jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Allen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolton cracks Allen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Charles Bolton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolton.
Bolton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Bolton misses.
Allen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bolton with a body shot.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Allen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bolton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Allen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Bolton scoring well with a low kick there.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Allen scores with a hook to the body. Bolton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bolton throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Allen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bolton rather than just go for the knockout.
Bolton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charles Bolton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Bolton misses.
Bolton misses with a low kick.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolton is just out of range.
Allen jabs at Bolton's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Bolton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolton swings widly with a right hand
and Allen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Allen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
A big left from Allen misses.
Bolton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bolton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolton throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Bolton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bolton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allen. Allen obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Allen, right into the meat.
Bolton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolton.
Allen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Allen misses.
Bolton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bolton throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolton dips to his left and cracks Allen with an uppercut!
Bolton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen staying out of range there.
Allen feints and then cracks Bolton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolton down. #T4#
A big right from Bolton misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Allen.
Bolton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Allen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolton. That did some damage!
Allen is looking to chop away at Bolton's legs.
Allen moves away from the strike by Bolton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
Bolton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Allen blocks a head kick by Bolton.
Bolton misses with a double jab
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Allen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolton scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolton swings widly with a right hand
and Allen counters with a good low kick that Bolton was not able to check.
Bolton connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
Bolton is rocked!
Bolton gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Allen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracie Allen! Gracie Allen retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Gracie Allen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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