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Event:
GC 272
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Hernando clinches up with Boom and pushes him back against the cage.
Boom looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boom managing to block the knees to the body from Hernando.
Hernando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Hernando.
Boom dodges an elbow strike from Hernando.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hernando obliges.
Hernando throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Hernando.
Boom tries to break the clinch but Hernando is controlling the position.
We've been informed that Boom has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boom working aggressively here.
Hernando prevents Boom from breaking the clinch.
Boom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Hernando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernando lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Hernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernando lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernando works the jab nicely.
Hernando throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boom.
Hernando lands a jab to the head.
Hernando throws out a leg kick but Boom moves out of range and Hernando only half commits. #T1#
Boom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hernando dips to his left and cracks Boom with an uppercut!
Hernando moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Boom is rocked!
Hernando thumps Boom with a low kick.
Boom is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernando finish him?
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Hernando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boom on the side of the head.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernando misses the target.
Boom shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hernando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernando throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernando throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Hernando tries a low kick but Boom avoids it.
Hernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernando misses with an uppercut.
Hernando lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hernando scores with a sloppy right hand. Boom should have avoided that one.
Hernando connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boom momentarily.
#T2#
Hernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernando misses with a two punch combination.
Boom lands a nice hook to Hernando's body. Hernando takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hernando fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hernando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Our sources have told us that Hernando has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hernando scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Hernando on the inside.
Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernando's elbow.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernando lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Hernando lands with a light punch inside.
Hernando throws a big uppercut that drops Boom! More strikes from Hernando and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boom lies dazed against the cage as Hernando celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braxton Hernando!
An out of breath and clearly excited Braxton Hernando thanked Organic Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GC 262
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Khashukaev misses.
Boom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khashukaev.
Kantemir Khashukaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Khashukaev misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khashukaev. Boom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Khashukaev.
Boom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khashukaev throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Boom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khashukaev.
Boom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khashukaev throws an off balance right hand
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom misses with a hook.
Khashukaev scores with a jab.
Boom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Khashukaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boom doesn't seem phased though.
Boom moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Khashukaev gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khashukaev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Boom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khashukaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Khashukaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boom is just riding it out for now. Khashukaev eventually gives up the hold.
Khashukaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khashukaev.
Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khashukaev. #SUB2#
Khashukaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khashukaev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khashukaev thows a huge punch but Boom dodges it nicely.
Khashukaev working Boom over with strikes.
Khashukaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boom is refusing to be controlled, as Khashukaev sits in half guard.
Boom is looking to improve his position.
Boom trying to hold on to Khashukaev's head to control him but Khashukaev postures up.
Boom tries to get to full guard but Khashukaev has control of the leg.
Khashukaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Khashukaev is looking for a kimura here.
Khashukaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khashukaev is trying to control. Boom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khashukaev drops an elbow to the side of Boom's head.
Khashukaev prevents Boom from improving his position.
Khashukaev is thwarting Boom's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Khashukaev.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khashukaev lands a nice short elbow.
Khashukaev throwing shots but Boom is blocking nicely. #T4#
Khashukaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khashukaev prevents Boom from improving his position.
Khashukaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boom taking some punishment here, with Khashukaev in his half guard.
Khashukaev content to control rather than advance.
Boom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khashukaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boom's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khashukaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boom's head.
Boom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boom is breathing heavily.
Khashukaev misses with a head shot. Boom uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kantemir Khashukaev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Khashukaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Khashukaev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Khashukaev is trying to ground and pound but Boom uses the momentary lack of control by Khashukaev to regain half guard.
Khashukaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Khashukaev working Boom over with strikes.
Khashukaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev prevents Boom from improving his position.
Khashukaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khashukaev lands strikes from half guard.
Boom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Khashukaev throwing shots but Boom is blocking nicely.
Khashukaev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Khashukaev is stalling here. Boom is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Khashukaev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boom has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Khashukaev is trying to escape the position but Boom is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khashukaev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khashukaev keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Khashukaev being controlled for a moment.
Khashukaev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khashukaev wants to control but Boom postures up.
Boom trying to control the position but Khashukaev is working away. #T3#
Boom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Khashukaev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Khashukaev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boom slows the pace down in half guard.
Khashukaev tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Boom has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Khashukaev is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boom looking to control but Khashukaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khashukaev has given up his back here.
Khashukaev trying to control the position but Boom manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boom tries to keep control of the position but Khashukaev is staying busy.
Khashukaev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kantemir Khashukaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom takes a swing at Khashukaev's ribcage but misses.
Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khashukaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Khashukaev swings widly with a right hand
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khashukaev slips a jab from Boom.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khashukaev throws out the jab.
Kantemir Khashukaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khashukaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boom doesn't seem bothered though.
Khashukaev throws a big shot that misses.
Khashukaev blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Khashukaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Khashukaev misses with a leg kick
and Boom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Khashukaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khashukaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khashukaev misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Khashukaev tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khashukaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Khashukaev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boom on the side of the head.
Khashukaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khashukaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khashukaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khashukaev misses with a hook to the body
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Khashukaev misses its intended target.
Khashukaev 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.
Boom misses with a kick to the body.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Khashukaev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Khashukaev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boom on his heels. He'll look to pass Boom's guard now, I'm sure.
Boom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khashukaev stands and throws Boom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Khashukaev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Boom wants to control but Khashukaev postures up.
Boom taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Khashukaev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Khashukaev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Khashukaev landing strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khashukaev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Khashukaev taking a breather here.
Boom defending against the ground and pound.
Khashukaev trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom.
Kantemir Khashukaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boom is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Boom can't do much from the bottom here.
Khashukaev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boom down.
Khashukaev working the ground and pound.
Boom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Khashukaev.
Khashukaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boom keeps working.
Khashukaev working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Khashukaev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boom prevents Khashukaev from moving into mount.
Khashukaev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boom to see if he's OK.
Khashukaev tries to score with some ground and pound. Boom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Khashukaev misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Khashukaev lands some shots froms side control.
Khashukaev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boom to see if he's OK.#ROC2#
Boom is rocked!
Khashukaev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Boom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khashukaev trying to control the position but Boom is working away.
Khashukaev throws a strike aimed at the side of Boom's head but Boom avoids it well.
Boom is trying to control Khashukaev's posture but Khashukaev avoids it.
Kantemir Khashukaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boom tries to buck Khashukaev off but Khashukaev is having none of it.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom seems to have got his legs back now.
Khashukaev is staying tight to Boom's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Khashukaev wants to control but Boom is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantemir Khashukaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khashukaev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kantemir Khashukaev!
Kantemir Khashukaev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GC 254
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heisenberg.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heisenberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck for Heisenberg with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boom! But no joy.
Raphaele Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom connects with a right hand. Heisenberg shakes it off.
Heisenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Heisenberg backs off Boom throws a huge counter combo but Heisenberg manages to avoid it all.
Boom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heisenberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heisenberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Heisenberg.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom takes a swing at Heisenberg's ribcage but misses.
Heisenberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heisenberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
#T1#
Heisenberg scores with a punch to the head.
Boom scores with a shot to the body.
Boom lands a jab to the head.
Boom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Boom is having none of it.
Boom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heisenberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom connects with a right hand. Heisenberg shakes it off.
Nice body punch from Boom.
Boom moves out of range as Heisenberg strikes.
Boom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Heisenberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boom.
Boom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom throws a jab when Heisenberg was well out of range.
Boom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Heisenberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heisenberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heisenberg's head backwards.
Good exchange - Boom coming out on top.#T2#
Heisenberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heisenberg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Heisenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Boom sprawls well. He's pushed Heisenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphaele Heisenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom scores with a sloppy right hand. Heisenberg should have avoided that one.
Heisenberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Boom.
Heisenberg lands a body shot.
Boom throws a body punch but Heisenberg moves out of range.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom lands with an uppercut that bounces Heisenberg off the cage and back into range.
Boom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heisenberg.
Boom misses with a few strikes there.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that misses.
Boom checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Heisenberg misses its intended target. #T3#
Heisenberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boom.
Nice shot lands for Boom.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom with a nice cross.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom defending well as Heisenberg loads up on a big left hand.
Boom only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heisenberg will feel that in the morning.
Heisenberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Heisenberg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Boom as he checks the leg kick.
Boom slips under a jab.#CL#
Boom gets tackled into the cage by Heisenberg. Heisenberg maintains the clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom lands with a left to the head.
Boom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heisenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Boom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boom tries to throw a body punch but Heisenberg avoids it by throwing Boom back against the cage.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Boom breaks the clinch.
Heisenberg avoids the body shot from Boom.
Boom sizes up Heisenberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heisenberg.
Boom throws a right and a left that Heisenberg avoids nicely. #CL#
Boom tries to keep at a distance but Heisenberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Heisenberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heisenberg throws a chopping leg kick but Boom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Heisenberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Boom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heisenberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DJ Boom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heisenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Boom.
Boom lands a nice hook to Heisenberg's body. Heisenberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heisenberg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boom moves out of range of the leg kick from Heisenberg.
Boom scores with a nice right hand.
Boom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heisenberg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boom checks it well.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Boom. Beautiful body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Boom. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg cracks Boom with a good jab.
Heisenberg throws a sloppy head kick and Boom moves out of range easily. #T1#
Boom moves out of range as Heisenberg strikes.
Heisenberg wants to clinch.
Boom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heisenberg. Boom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heisenberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Boom as he checks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Heisenberg there.#CL#
Boom gets tackled into the cage by Heisenberg. Heisenberg maintains the clinch.
Heisenberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heisenberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boom stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Boom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Heisenberg.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Boom moves away from the strike by Heisenberg. #T2#
Boom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom slips under a jab.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that misses
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Heisenberg goes for a double leg but Boom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boom continues to drive forward.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Heisenberg throws a leg kick but Boom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boom scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heisenberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Heisenberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heisenberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom scores with a punch to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heisenberg. That's going to slow Boom down.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heisenberg moves forwards but Boom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom lands a lovely overhand right.
Boom throws a right and a left that Heisenberg avoids nicely. #T3#
Boom lands with a cross.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heisenberg looks to land a body kick but Boom moved away.
Heisenberg misses with a body kick.
Boom throws a series of punches but Heisenberg moves out of range.
Heisenberg misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
Heisenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom scores with a jab. Heisenberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heisenberg has a takedown stuffed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boom - that will leave a mark!
Heisenberg connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
A big left from Heisenberg misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boom.
Boom misses with a hook.
It looked like Heisenberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heisenberg misses with the combination.
Boom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom lands a really nice looking cross but Heisenberg seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Boom. Those never looked like landing.
Boom lands a really nice looking cross but Heisenberg seems unphased.
Heisenberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heisenberg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boom is out of range and Heisenberg settles back down.
Boom lands a nice hook to Heisenberg's body. Heisenberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heisenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Boom.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boom.
Boom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Boom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Heisenberg throws a hook but Boom avoids it easily.
Heisenberg misses with a hook to the body
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom scores with a hook to the body. Heisenberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom throws a hook but Heisenberg blocks it.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heisenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that misses
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom cracks Heisenberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg tries to move into range but Boom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heisenberg misses with a head kick.
Boom connects with a right hand. Heisenberg shakes it off.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Heisenberg takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heisenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heisenberg throws a lazy right hand but Boom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Heisenberg throws a lazy head kick
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Heisenberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boom to the mat! Boom manages to get full guard.
Boom is looking to stand up but Heisenberg isn't so interested in that idea.
Heisenberg distracts Boom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Heisenberg lands a couple of elbows.
Heisenberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heisenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boom is adopting a defensive guard.
Raphaele Heisenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg postures up.
Boom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heisenberg manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Heisenberg keeping moving, preventing Boom from controlling successfully.
Boom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heisenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heisenberg keeping moving, preventing Boom from controlling successfully.
Boom looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Boom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Heisenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Heisenberg looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Boom is defending well. Heisenberg quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Boom has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Heisenberg celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raphaele Heisenberg!
Raphaele Heisenberg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Gc 240
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
Boom sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Boom avoids it this time.
Silva catches Boom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom misses with a looping right.
Boom misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva thows a huge punch but Boom dodges it nicely.
Boom is trying to get back to full guard.
Boom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boom's head.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Boom is having none of it.
Boom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva. #SUB2#
Boom is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Silva has latched onto it... Big trouble! Silva pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Boom is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kron Silva!
Kron Silva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GC 234
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Malingo staying out of range there.
Malingo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eddie Malingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malingo works over Boom's head and body with a nice combination.
Malingo lands with a cross.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malingo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom blocks a jab.
Malingo misses with an uppercut
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Malingo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
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!
Boom connects with the punch.
Malingo looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.
Boom is looking to counter with a body kick.
Malingo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malingo to score with a decent uppercut.
Boom throws a right hand that Malingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Malingo also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Malingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malingo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malingo slips under a jab.
Malingo throws a low kick but Boom avoids it.
Malingo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom misses with the combination.
Boom throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malingo.
Malingo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Malingo misses with a wild combination.
Boom throwing a counter right hand but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Malingo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malingo throws out the jab.
Boom throws a right hand that misses
letting Malingo counter with a right hand. #T2#
Boom misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
As Malingo backs away, Boom returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Malingo connects with a jab.
Malingo takes one on the button.
Malingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Malingo.
We've been informed that Malingo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Malingo throws an off balance right hand
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Malingo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malingo throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Malingo is out of range.
Malingo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good standup being displayed there by Malingo as he connects with a hook.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malingo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom misses with a hook
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good work by Malingo as he checks the leg kick.
Boom backing away here, and Malingo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Malingo lands a nice hook to Boom's body. Boom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Malingo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boom.
Boom throws a jab when Malingo was well out of range.
Malingo scores with a jab. Boom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malingo scores with the left hand. Boom knows he should have avoided that one.
Boom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Malingo slips under a jab from Boom.
Malingo misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Boom.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo connects with a single shot there.
Boom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom misses with a jab to the body
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malingo.
Malingo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
Boom tries to move into range but Malingo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Boom misses.
Malingo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Boom misses its target.
Boom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Malingo dominated that 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.
#R2#
Boom swings widly with a right hand
and Boom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malingo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Malingo misses.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Malingo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malingo moves away from the strike by Boom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malingo! But no joy.
Malingo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malingo connects with a looping right hand.
Malingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Malingo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom slips a straight right by Malingo.
Boom misses with a hook
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Malingo moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Malingo's shoulder, as Malingo tries to avoid the shot.
Boom blocks a jab.
Boom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malingo takes one to the chin there.
Malingo lands a glancing blow to the side of Boom's head.
Malingo throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
It looked like Boom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malingo.
A jab from Boom misses.
Malingo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boom moves forwards but Malingo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malingo.
Malingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malingo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom moves out of range as Malingo strikes.#T2#
Malingo connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom misses with the combination.
Boom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malingo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malingo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malingo moves out of range as Boom strikes.
Malingo connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom throws a leg kick but Malingo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malingo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malingo throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Boom misses the target.
Boom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malingo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boom is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Boom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Malingo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malingo to score with a decent uppercut.
Malingo jabs at Boom's body.
Malingo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Malingo.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Malingo counters with a low kick, right behind Boom 's knee.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Boom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boom throws a right hand that Malingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Malingo also avoids with ease.
Boom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
Boom takes a swing at Malingo's ribcage but misses.
Malingo with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo throws a low kick but Boom avoids it.
Boom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malingo just manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boom might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T4#
Malingo throws a series of punches but Boom moves out of range.
Malingo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Boom.
Malingo looks to land a combination but Boom avoids it well.
A jab from Boom finds it's way through Malingo's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
A left lands for Malingo.
Malingo avoids the body shot from Boom.
Boom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malingo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boom scrambles back to his feet.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malingo throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Malingo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boom's head.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Malingo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Boom throws a combination that misses
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Malingo connects with a crisp jab.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Malingo is out of range.
Boom cracks a nice hook into Malingo's ribs.
Eddie Malingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malingo moves out of range as Boom strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom throws a head kick that misses.
Malingo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo scores with a jab to the head.
Malingo dodges the punch combination from Boom.
Boom slips a jab from Malingo.#T1#
Malingo slips a jab from Boom.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Malingo is out of range.
Boom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malingo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Malingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malingo. That did some damage!
Malingo slips a straight right by Boom.
Malingo scores with a body shot.
Malingo missing with a left hand there. Boom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Malingo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malingo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.#T2#
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malingo throws a leg kick
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malingo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malingo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boom under the eye.#TD2#
Malingo gets the takedown into side control.
Boom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Malingo wants to pass the guard but Boom is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo stalling away here and it's allowed Boom to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Malingo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boom has his hands on Malingo's head, controlling the position.
Eddie Malingo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses.
Malingo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malingo wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malingo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses.
Malingo postures up.
Boom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boom doesn't seem bothered though.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Malingo catches Boom right on the button with a cross.
Malingo throws a shot to the body.
Boom swings for the body but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malingo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Malingo!
A victorious Eddie Malingo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GC 228
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Boom.
Boom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Jernit.
Boom tries to land a front kick but Jernit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom moves out of range as Jernit strikes.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jernit takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Jernit does it's job there.
Boom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Jernit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit.
Jernit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
A big right from Boom misses.
Jernit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boom can pounce on him.
Jernit tries to work over Boom's front leg with a kick but Boom checks it.
Boom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Jernit tenderised Boom's leg. Boom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
Jab by Jernit.
Jernit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.#T2#
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jernit eats them both and turns towards Boom to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit tries a quick counter leg kick but Boom is wise to it.
Boom scores with a punch to the head.
Jernit lands with an overhand left.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jernit slips under a jab from Boom.
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Nice straight punches there by Boom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boom.
Jernit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Boom is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jernit's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Boom misses with a lunging right hand
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jernit slips under a jab.
Jernit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jernit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Donk. Jernit catches Boom right on the button with a cross.
Bunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Boom throws a series of punches but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit lands with a straight right. Boom didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jernit misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jernit counters with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Jernit.
Jernit scores with a jab. Boom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jernit tries to land a leg kick but Boom saw it coming and moves away.
Boom tries to bum rush Jernit with a series of wild strikes but Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom misses with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a three punch combo that has Boom backing up. Boom nods at Jernit to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Boom misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Boom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jernit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom moves out of range as Jernit strikes.
Jernit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Boom finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Boom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom throws a leg kick but Jernit moved away.
Jernit cracks Boom with a good jab.
Boom throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Jernit moves into the clinch.
Jernit working Boom over with knees to the body.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom lands with a light punch inside.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jernit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jernit tries a body shot but Boom blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit dominated that 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.
#R2#
Boom looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Jernit connects with a jab.
Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Jernit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom slips under a jab.
Boom lands a jab-cross combination.
Boom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jernit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Jernit does it's job there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jernit.
Boom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Jernit rushes Boom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boom blocks an elbow strike from Jernit.
#T1#
Jernit blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boom.
Boom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Boom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boom misses with the head strike.
Jernit working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Jernit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom blocks a leg kick.
Boom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bunt Jernit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
Boom throws a body kick that misses.
Jernit dodges the punch combination from Boom.
Good leg kick by Jernit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2#
That kick from Jernit tenderised Boom's leg. Boom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
Jernit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch lands to the side of Boom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Boom blocks the low kick.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Jernit.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
Boom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Jernit wants to counter the offense by Boom and move into the clinch position.
Boom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit. #T3#
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Jernit pushes Boom up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
Jernit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boom tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Boom back against the cage.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Boom is looking to break free of the clinch but Jernit has double underhooks.
Boom blocks a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jernit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jernit as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Boom's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jernit lands a right hand. #BC#
Boom manages to break the clinch.
Jernit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Jernit counters by clinching up. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boom misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit tries to land knees in the clinch but Boom avoids the damage to the body.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Jernit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom checks a low kick from Jernit.
Boom throws a looping overhand right but Jernit ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jernit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom digs a good hook to Jernit's body.
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Boom.
Jernit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boom's calf.
Jernit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom throws a hook but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit feints a counter leg kick.
Jernit motions for Boom to come forward. Jernit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Jernit.
Jernit misses the jab.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boom is able to avoid easily.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Jernit takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
Jernit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
Boom throws a lazy body kick
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom 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.
Boom throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Jernit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Jernit connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jernit motions for Boom to come forward. Jernit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jernit works Boom's body with a nice hook.
Boom misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Jernit moves into the clinch.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Boom.
Jernit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boom working aggressively here.
Boom misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
Boom blocks an uppercut.
Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Boom.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Boom takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit trying to land knees to the body.
Boom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunt Jernit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boom takes a shot to the head.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Boom on the inside.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boom pushes Jernit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boom throws a head punch that misses.
Boom lands a shoulder strike.
Boom tries to stall but Jernit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Boom tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boom blocking some punches.
Jernit pushes Boom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Boom manages to break the clinch.
Jernit lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Boom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jernit counters with a one-two to the body.
Jernit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boom's knee momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Boom as he connects with a hook.
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!
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom walks into a straight right hand from Jernit.
A good leg kick by Jernit. #T4#
Jernit lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Boom. Beautiful body shot.
Boom throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit throws a head kick but Boom moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jernit tries to work over Boom's front leg with a kick but Boom checks it.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jernit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boom. That did some damage!
Boom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jernit slips under a jab.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Jernit thumps Boom with a low kick.
Jernit lands with a right hand.
Boom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jernit with a jab.
Jernit throws a head kick but Boom moves out of range.
Boom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.#CL2#
Jernit moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Boom.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boom lands with a right to the head.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boom's elbow. #BC#
Boom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom lands a jab to the head.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jernit moves out of range of the leg kick from Boom.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Boom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Jernit misses.
Boom jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Boom throws a poor cross that misses
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jernit's head backwards.
Jernit throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Jernit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Jernit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom slips a straight right by Jernit.
Jernit with a hook.
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jernit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boom.
Jernit lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Boom went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jernit throws a head kick but Boom moves out of range.
Jernit misses with a leg kick
and Boom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jernit misses with a looping left.#T3#
Jernit lands with a nice body punch.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
Jernit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Boom.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Boom off balance momentarily.
Jernit moves out of range of the body kick from Boom.
Jernit lands a jab.
Jernit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice cross by Boom.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Boom. That snapped Jernit's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Jernit pushes Boom up against the cage in a clinch.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Boom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jernit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boom takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on DJ Boom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target.
Boom checks a low kick from Jernit.
Boom checks a low kick from Jernit.
Jernit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boom's calf.
Boom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.
Boom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Jernit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
A little jabbing left from Jernit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom slips a jab from Jernit.
Jernit throws a solid leg kick but Boom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jernit.
Jernit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
A counter left hand to the body from Boom misses its target.
Good exchange - Jernit coming out on top.
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit. #T1#
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom misses with a few strikes there.
Boom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Jernit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boom.
Boom looks to land a body kick but Jernit moved away.
Boom takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jernit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Booms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jernit throws out a loose jab but Boom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit lands a really nice looking cross but Boom seems unphased.
Jernit stuns Boom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jernit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Boom is out of range.
Boom throwing a counter right hand but Jernit manages to avoid it.
A jab from Jernit finds it's way through Boom's defenses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
Jernit takes one to the chin there.
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boom is able to avoid easily.
Jab, jab by Jernit - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Boom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jernit. Jernit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Boom throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit moves out of range as Boom throws a body kick.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Boom.
Jernit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Jernit connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Jernit moves into the clinch.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Boom.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Jernit misses with a knee to the head.
Boom misses with a punch to the body.
Boom prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit lands with a right to the head.
Boom lands a nice uppercut.
Jernit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jernit.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Boom's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit is working Boom over against the cage.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Jernit.
A shot in the inside from Boom.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boom misses with the head strike.
Jernit lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunt Jernit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jernit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunt Jernit!
A victorious Bunt Jernit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GC 219
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lannister was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.#TD2#
Lannister gets a takedown into half guard.
Lannister working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Boom's thigh. Boom counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lannister sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lannister throws a strike but Boom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom wants to pass the guard but Lannister is keeping the position.
Lannister trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Lannister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister being controlled here, momentarily.
Boom continues to stall.
Boom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lannister is looking to stand back up but Boom counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lannister.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lannister actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lannister tries to get to full guard but Boom has control of the leg.
Boom content to control rather than advance.
Boom's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lannister is looking for a sweep. Boom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boom is thwarting Lannister's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Lannister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boom pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lannister looking for submissions off his back.
Lannister is looking to control Boom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lannister avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Boom blocks the leg kick.
Boom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Lannister is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boom.
Lannister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom moves out of range of the strikes.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Lannister misses with a jab to the body
and Boom counters with a left and a right that stings Lannister.
Boom's corner calls for a 1-2. Boom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown but Boom shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lannister counters with a nice body shot.
Boom tries to bum rush Lannister with a series of wild strikes but Lannister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Lannister.
Boom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lannister.
Boom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Boom.
Lannister throws a leg kick
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Lannister moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lannister counters with an inside leg kick.
Lannister tries to clinch but Boom is having none of it.
Lannister misses with a low kick as Boom jumps back.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Boom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Boom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DJ Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
Lannister dodges the punch combination from Boom.
Lannister throws a leg kick
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom lands a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Lannister checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lannister looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lannister tries to clinch but Boom moves out of range.
Boom throws a head kick that misses.
Boom's corner calls for a 1-2. Boom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lannister lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boom at a distance.
Lannister avoids the body shot from Boom.
Boom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lannister lands with an uppercut that bounces Boom off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lannister counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boom misses with a left hand
and Lannister counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Boom lands a glancing blow to the side of Lannister's head.
Lannister walks into a left hand.
Boom scores with a jab. Lannister acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lannister can do to turn this around?
Lannister connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boom. Boom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lannister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boom. That did some damage!#TD2#
Lannister is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boom's half guard.
Boom is looking for a sweep. Lannister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lannister controlling the action here.
Lannister landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Lannister is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Boom wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy.
Lannister is looking to take a break and control but Boom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lannister's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lannister's back!
Boom slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tyrion Lannister has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lannister tries to escape but Boom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boom really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lannister.#T3#
Boom trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lannister trying to control but not successfully.
Lannister tries to break free.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lannister trying to control but not successfully.
Lannister tries to escape the position.
Boom controlling from the back.
Lannister tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Boom dominated that second round.
That's time! Boom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lannister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lannister takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lannister or perhaps it was just good defense by Boom, which made it look bad.
Boom thinks about countering with a head kick.
Boom misses with a series of wild punches.
Lannister throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lannister throws a right hand that misses
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
Lannister will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by Lannister.
Boom works the jab nicely.
Boom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lannister tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boom swivels and escapes.
Lannister throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Lannister throws the kick towards the body but Boom avoids it.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt.
DJ Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Boom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lannister throws a hook but Boom avoids it easily.
Lannister works Boom's body with a nice hook.
Boom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Lannister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lannister wants to clinch but Boom slips to the side
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lannister takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lannister misses with a looping right.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Boom.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
Boom throws a shot from downtown. Lannister moves away and avoids it.
Boom takes one on the button.
Lannister avoids the body shot from Boom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boom has time to react.
Boom takes one to the side of the head.
Lannister scores with a sloppy right hand. Boom should have avoided that one.
Lannister thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lannister swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boom.
Boom lands a nice hook to Lannister's body. Lannister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lannister throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boom lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Lannister.
Lannister stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boom.#T3#
Boom cracks a nice hook into Lannister's ribs.
Lannister on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lannister connects with a body shot.
Lannister tries to clinch but Boom moves out of range.
Boom connects with a jab.
Lannister 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.
Boom lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Lannister.
Boom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lannister. Lannister circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
Lannister throws a head kick but Boom moves out of range.
A low kick from Lannister is predictable there
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Boom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#
Lannister is rocked!
Boom works the jab nicely.
Lannister is still on wobbly legs! Can Boom finish him?
Lannister walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Lannister. That snapped Boom's head back.
Lannister misses with a hook to the body
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lannister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lannister is holding his hands too far apart here. Boom throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Lannister is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Boom!
DJ Boom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GC 211
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Boom misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Boom does no damage.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Michael was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michael throws a right hand that Boom ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom also avoids with ease.
Boom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Michael with a body shot.
Michael digs a good body shot into Boom's ribs.
Michael wants to land a leg kick but Boom is out of range.
Boom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Michael scores with a jab. Boom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Michael has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom motions for Michael to come forward. Boom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michael lands a head kick!
Balbus Michael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Boom has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Michael throws a sloppy head kick and Boom moves out of range easily.
Boom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Michael.
Michael ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Michael slips a jab and a cross from Boom.
Boom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Michael misses.
Michael throws a hook to the side of Boom's head but Boom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michael slips a jab from Boom.
Boom slips a jab from Michael.
Sloppy strikes from Boom. Those never looked like landing.
Michael feints a jab promting Boom to slip. Michael then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boom slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Michael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Michael.
Boom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Michael connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boom. Boom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking cross lands there for Michael.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Michael, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Michael throws a right hand that misses
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Michael misses.
Boom throws out a counter right but Michael avoids it with no problem.
Michael throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Michael to score with a decent uppercut.
Michael lands a leg kick that knocks Boom off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Michael - just one landing.
Boom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michael avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michael half committed to a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Boom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michael avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michael punishes Boom's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Boom.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michael.
A slow jab from Michael misses its intended target.
Michael is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Michael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Michael fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Boom misses.
Michael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michael looks to throw the jab but Boom is out of range.
Boom walks into a jab.
A clash of legs there as Boom blocks the low kick.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Michael scores with a leg kick.
Michael misses the jab.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
Boom checks a low kick from Michael.
Boom throws a jab when Michael was well out of range.
Michael with a jab.
Michael scores with a punch to the head.
Michael lands a jab to Boom's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michael takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michael tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michael was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
A low kick from Michael is predictable there
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Michael lands.
Michael throws a right hand that Boom ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom also avoids with ease.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Michael.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Michael was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michael is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Michael swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michael shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by Michael.
Michael lands a leg kick that knocks Boom off balance momentarily.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Michael sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom slips under a jab from Michael.
Boom takes a swing at Michael's ribcage but misses.
Michael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balbus Michael dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Michael doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michael misses with a low kick as Boom jumps back.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Michael feints a jab promting Boom to slip. Michael then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boom slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Balbus Michael is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom throws a looping overhand right but Michael ducks down to avoid it.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Boom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Michael misses with a straight right.
Boom looks for the body kick but Michael saw that one coming.
Michael uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Michael lands with a hook. Boom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Michael scores with a jab to the head.
Michael loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
Michael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael is looking to slow Boom down with leg kicks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Boom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Michael has got the better of the exchanges.
Michael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Boom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom works the jab nicely.
Michael tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom is looking to chop away at Michael's legs.
Boom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michael throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Boom misses.
Michael just misses with a punch to the body.
Michael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boom throws a hook to the side of Michael's head but Michael sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michael smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Michael is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michael.
Boom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Michael throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom connects with a crisp jab.
Michael lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael misses with a straight left.
Boom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Michaels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Boom connects with a body shot that sends Michael's belly button to the back.
Boom takes a swing at Michael's ribcage but misses.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Michael slips the punch.
Boom scores with a hook to the body. Michael takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Michael.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Michael uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boom has time to react.
Michael takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom looks to land a combination but Michael avoids it well.
Michael tries to score with a low kick but Boom moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michael. Boom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michael ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom checks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Michael.#T3#
Boom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Michael throws a series of punches but Boom avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boom! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michael.
Michael ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Boom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Michael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Michael is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Michael misses.
Michael throws a push kick but Boom slaps the foot to one side.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom throws a head kick that misses
and Michael counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michael.
Boom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michael connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michael.
A big left from Boom misses.
Michael fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boom just manages to avoid it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michael blocks a jab.
Michael missing with a left hand there. Boom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michael lands a nice shot that snaps Boom's head back.
Nice defenses there by Boom.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Michael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michael moves away from the strike by Boom.
Michael throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom throws a looping overhand right but Michael ducks down to avoid it.
Michael is looking for a counter combo.
Michael is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boom can do to turn this around?
Boom dodges the punch combination from Michael.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body punch from Michael.
Michael moves away from the strike by Boom.
As Boom backs away, Michael returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Balbus Michael will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Boom scores with a jab. Michael acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Michael lands with a hook. Boom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom swings for the body but Michael moves out of range.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
Michael tries to bum rush Boom with a series of wild strikes but Boom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Michaels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Michael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
A good leg kick by Michael.
Michael with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Michael chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Michael darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Michael pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michael walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Michael wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michael sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Michael throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
Boom misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom scores with a body shot.
Boom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom connects with the punch.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michael scores with a nice head shot.
Michael with a jab.
Michael connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boom momentarily.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michael manages to avoid it.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michael throws a solid leg kick but Boom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Michael.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom staying out of range there.
Boom throws out a counter right but Michael avoids it with no problem.
Michael throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Michael to score with a decent uppercut.
Michael is looking to slow Boom down with leg kicks.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Michael moved out of range.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michael moves away from the strike by Boom.
Boom scores with a nice right hand.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Michael is out of range.
Michael cracks Boom with an open hand slap.
Michael misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Boom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom throws a series of punches but Michael avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Michael wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Michael.
Michael attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Michael throws a right and a left that Boom avoids nicely. #T3#
Michael lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boom circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michael.
Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michael.
Michael connects with a right hand. Boom shakes it off.
Michael walks into a straight right hand from Boom.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom throws the kick towards the body but Michael avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Michael.
Michael looks to land a right hand but Boom moved out of range.
Michael scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michael throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom throws a head kick that misses.
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michael.
Balbus Michael is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Boom there.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michael. Michael obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael feints and then cracks Boom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boom down.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michael moves away.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michael misses with an uppercut.
Boom throws out a counter right but Michael avoids it with no problem.
Boom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Michael if he has to take too many more of those.
Boom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Michael tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boom is able to avoid easily.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Michael was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Balbus Michael.
Well Michael 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balbus Michael!
After the fight, Balbus Michael was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GC 206
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Boom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Boom. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Boom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Hughes is looking to score with low kicks.
Crunch! Boom slams his shin into Hughes's torso.
Boom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hughes.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Boom is out of range.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Boom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom punishes Hughes's body with a nice straight punch.
Hughes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom throws the kick towards the body but Hughes avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom misses with a straight right.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Hughes scores with a takedown into Boom's guard.
Boom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boom keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses. Boom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Boom!#REVR#
Hughes wants to sweep here but Boom controlling him for the moment.
Hughes pulls Boom in close to prevent any damage.
Boom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
Hughes pulls Boom in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Boom's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hughes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Hughes thuds a left hand into Boom's body.
Hughes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hughes throws the left hand but Boom avoids the punch easily.
Hughes connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Hughes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boom momentarily.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Boom is looking to wear down Hughes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hughes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Boom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom with a jab.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boom. Boom obviously looking to wear him down.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Boom misses with a double jab.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boom as he avoids it easily.
Boom throws a push kick but Hughes slaps the foot to one side.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
Hughes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boom.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Boom dominated that 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.
#R2##TD2#
Hughes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boom to the mat! Boom manages to get full guard.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boom's head.
Hughes scoring with some ground and pound.
Boom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boom wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
Boom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boom wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hughes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boom trying to control the position.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Boom blocks nicely.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hughes.
Hughes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DJ Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Hughes as he connects with a hook.
Hughes lands with a straight right. Boom didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boom is positioning himself well to prevent Hughes advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hughes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boom's head.
Boom is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hughes misses with a head shot. Boom uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Boom's brow.
Boom has Hughes pulled in close to control his posture.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boom is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Our spies down at at LOD: Scrap Squad inform us that Hughes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Hughes wants to sweep here but Boom controlling him for the moment.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Boom from controlling successfully.
Boom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Boom looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronson Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronson Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hughes tests Boom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Boom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hughes just manages to avoid it.
Boom checks a low kick from Hughes.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Boom 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.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom walks into a jab.
Hughes tries to bum rush Boom with a series of wild strikes but Boom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Boom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
A counter left hand to the body from Boom misses its target.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Hughes tries to counter it with a takedown but Boom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.#TD2#
Hughes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boom's half guard.
Boom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes. #SUB2#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Boom defends the submission attempt.
Hughes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes. #T2#
Boom controlling the position for now.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Boom is having none of it.
Hughes is nestled in close to Boom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well,Boom is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Boom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes.
Boom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.
Bronson Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes stands up over Boom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boom is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Hughes looking to sit in guard and control but Boom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Boom wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Boom trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hughes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Bronson Hughes!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Bronson Hughes!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Bronson Hughes!
Bronson Hughes wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Bronson Hughes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GC 201
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Lopetus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopetus moves away.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopetus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom tests Lopetus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopetus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lopetus thumps Boom with a low kick.#CL2#
Lopetus closes the distance and pushes Boom back into the cage.
Boom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boom.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lopetus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lopetus lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopetus is leaning against Boom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boom taking a breather.
A short right from Lopetus. #T1#
Lopetus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopetus misses with the head strike.
Lopetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopetus tries to work over Boom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopetus misses with some punches.
Boom blocking some punches.
#BC#
Boom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopetus with a jab.
Lopetus jabs at Boom's body.
Boom misses with a straight left.
A jab from Boom misses.
Lopetus slips under a jab from Boom.
Boom tries to land a front kick but Lopetus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopetus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopetus blocks a jab.
Boom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Lopetus misses with a looping right.
Boom throwing a counter right hand but Lopetus manages to avoid it.
Lopetus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boom tries to throw a body punch but Lopetus avoids it by throwing Boom back against the cage.
Boom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopetus is trying to pull guard but Boom has him pressed against the cage.
Boom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopetus misses with some punches.
Lopetus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopetus working aggressively here.
#BC#
Boom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopetus tries to land a body kick
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopetus throws a leg kick which misses Boom's front leg but catches the back leg as Boom tries to avoid it.
Lopetus lands a nice hook to Boom's body. Boom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopetus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boom.
Lopetus dips to his left and cracks Boom with an uppercut!#T3##CL2#
Lopetus clinches with his opponent.
Lopetus lands with a short shot to the head.
Lopetus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Boom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopetus is looking to slow Boom down with leg kicks.
Boom misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Boom catches Lopetus right on the button with a cross.
Lopetus sizes up Boom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
Lopetus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boom.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lopetus's head.
Lopetus connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Lopetus scores with a head kick. Boom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopetus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice jab there from Boom.
Lopetus tries to land a front kick but Boom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopetus looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom swings widly with a right hand
and Lopetus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom misses with a looping right.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Lopetus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopetus throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopetus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopetus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Lopetus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boom throws a nice looking combination but Lopetus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopetus slips under a jab from Boom.
Lopetus with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopetus, as that shot connected.
Boom takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopetus tries to counter with a clinch but Boom shakes him off and moves away.
Lopetus tests Boom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom lands a nice hook to Lopetus's body. Lopetus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopetus misses with a head kick.
Boom scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom misses with a double jab.
Lopetus throws a leg kick
and Boom counters with a nice body shot.
Lopetus with a nice cross.
Lopetus tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boom.
Lopetus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom lands a jab to Lopetus's midsection.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopetus throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boom.
Lopetus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
Boom walks into a stiff left hand from Lopetus.
Boom throws a hook but Lopetus blocks it.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopetus throws a poor cross that misses
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopetus throws a sloppy head kick and Boom moves out of range easily.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopetus manages to avoid it.
Lopetus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lopetus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom tries to bum rush Lopetus with a series of wild strikes but Lopetus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Lopetus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopetus.
Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lopetus to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Lopetus scores with a leg kick.
Boom swings for the body but Lopetus moves out of range.
Lopetus tries to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the body from Boom misses #CL2#
and Lopetus moves into the clinch.
Boom pushes Lopetus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopetus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Boom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopetus prevents Boom from breaking the clinch.
Boom tries a body shot but Lopetus blocks it.
Lopetus blocking some punches.
Boom is trying to push Lopetus away but Lopetus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Lopetus controls the action.
Boom digs a right hand into Lopetus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopetus's gas tank.
Lopetus misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Lopetus pulls guard successfully.
Boom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Lopetus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Lopetus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boom trying to control but Lopetus is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lopetus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lopetus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boom controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Lopetus is looking for a triangle but Boom pushes his legs off easily.
Boom trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopetus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopetus keeps working.
Lopetus is trying to work for a sweep but Boom has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that DJ Boom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Boom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lopetus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopetus lands a slapping body shot.
Boom lands a nice hook to Lopetus's body. Lopetus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopetus misses with a left hand
and Boom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lopetus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boom's head.
Boom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lopetus drops his hands momentarily and Boom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopetus ducks right into an uppercut from Boom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom drops his hands momentarily and Lopetus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lopetus under the eye.
Donk. Boom catches Lopetus right on the button with a cross.
Lopetus misses with a left hand
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Lopetus blocks a jab.
Lopetus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
#T1#
Boom throws a head kick but Lopetus moves out of range.
Lopetus scores with a nice right hand.
Boom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopetus has time to react.
Lopetus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopetus throws a jab when Boom was well out of range.
Lopetus jabs at Boom's body.
Lopetus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Boom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopetus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus scores with a body shot.
Boom slips under a jab.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Sloppy strikes from Boom. Those never looked like landing.
Boom slips a jab from Lopetus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Lopetus misses. #T2#
Lopetus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopetus with a hook.
Lopetus scores with a nice right hand.
Lopetus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopetus scores with a jab.
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Boom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Lopetus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Lopetus.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Lopetus slips the punch.
Boom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom blocks a leg kick.
Boom throws a solid leg kick but Lopetus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boom.
Lopetus scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom throws a looping overhand right but Lopetus ducks down to avoid it.
Boom throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Lopetus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lopetus.
Boom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lopetus up against the cage.#T3#
Lopetus lands with a left to the head.
Boom is trying to break the clinch but Lopetus is controlling him.
Lopetus misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Lopetus jumps into guard, dragging Boom to the mat.
Boom trying to control but Lopetus is working from the bottom.
Boom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lopetus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopetus wants to control but Boom is keeping busy.
Well, if Boom 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.
#T4##SUB2#
Lopetus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boom is taking a breather. Lopetus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lopetus 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Lopetus.
I think Lopetus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Lopetus!
Keijo Lopetus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GC 197
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Boom misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Afridi slips a jab from Boom.
Afridi lands a leg kick that knocks Boom off balance momentarily.
Boom slips a straight right by Afridi.
Afridi defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Afridi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Afridi.
Boom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Afridi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
Boom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Afridi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom takes a swing at Afridi's ribcage but misses.
Afridi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom throws a wild body kick that Afridi sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot lands for Boom.
Afridi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Afridi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Afridi just misses with a punch to the body.
Afridi slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Afridi.
Afridi looks to score with a jab to the body but Boom is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Afridi.
Afridi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Afridi.
We've been informed that Afridi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boom throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Khatir Afridi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Afridi! But no joy.#T2#
Afridi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Afridi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Afridi misses the body punch
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boom. Afridi shrugs it off though.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Afridi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom defending well as Afridi loads up on a big left hand.
Afridi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Afridi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Afridi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boom throws a poor cross that misses
and Afridi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Afridi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Afridi.
Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Boom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Afridi.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Afridi moved out of range nicely.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Afridi throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Boom cracks Afridi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Afridi misses.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Boom misses.
Afridi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Afridi scores with a nice strike.
Afridi connects with a body shot that sends Boom's belly button to the back.
Afridi throws a big shot that misses.
Afridi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Afridi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom misses with a jab to the body
and Boom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Afridi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body punch from Boom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Afridi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Afridi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boom avoids it really well and circles away.
Boom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Afridi has time to react.
Afridi throws a lazy right hand but Boom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Afridi misses with a straight left.
Afridi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DJ Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khatir Afridi.
A head kick by Afridi misses
and Boom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Afridi throws a poor cross that misses
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Afridi moves away.
Afridi walks into a straight right hand from Boom.
Afridi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 DJ Boom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khatir Afridi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boom misses with a wild combination.
Afridi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
Boom misses with a head kick.
Boom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Afridi. Afridi obviously looking to wear him down.
Afridi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
Afridi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Afridi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Afridi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Afridi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Afridi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom moves out of range of the body kick.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Afridi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boom to score with a decent uppercut.
Afridi throws a low kick but Boom avoids it.#T1#
Boom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Afridi counters with a nice body kick.
Afridi thuds a left hand into Boom's body.
The fighters circling - Afridi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Afridi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Afridi moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Afridi! But no joy.
Boom misses with the combination.
Boom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Afridi momentarily.
Afridi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boom will feel that in the morning.
Nice defenses there by Boom.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Afridi slips under a jab.
Afridi lands with an uppercut that bounces Boom off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Afridi misses with a left hand
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
Afridi misses with an uppercut.
Afridi throws a combination. Boom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Afridi takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick from Afridi misses.
Boom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom cracks Afridi with an open hand slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boom.
Good shot there by Afridi.
Afridi throws a poor cross that misses
and Afridi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Afridi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boom under the eye.#TD2#
Boom gets caught flat footed, as Afridi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
Afridi passes into half guard.
Afridi is trying to control. Boom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Afridi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boom trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Afridi manages to pass to mount!
#SUB2#
Afridi goes for an armbar but Boom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boom.
Boom sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Boom trying to control the position from guard on top but Afridi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Afridi has his foot on Boom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boom works his way back into a safe position though.
Boom is stalling in the full guard.
Afridi seems keen to control Boom's posture.
Afridi being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khatir Afridi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Khatir Afridi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DJ Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
Afridi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Afridi counters with a good low kick that Boom was not able to check.
Afridi throws a chopping leg kick but Boom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Afridi blocks a jab.
Boom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom misses with a body punch
and Afridi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Afridi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Afridi throws an off balance right hand
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Afridi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Afridi throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Boom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Afridi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Afridi misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Afridi checks a leg kick.
Afridi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boom's hands.
Afridi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boom's calf.
Afridi throws a leg kick that misses.
Afridi slips a jab from Boom.
Afridi scores with a body shot.
Boom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boom lands a lovely overhand right.
Afridi misses with a wild combination.
Afridi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boom's head backwards.
Boom takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Afridi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boom throwing a counter right hand but Afridi manages to avoid it.
Boom cracks Afridi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Afridi tries a head kick but it misses.
Afridi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Afridi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Afridi lands with a kick to the temple. Boom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Boom tests Afridi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Afridi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Boom misses.
Afridi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.#T3#
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Afridi tenderised Boom's leg. Boom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Afridi to counter with a crisp jab.
Afridi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom misses with a left hand
and Afridi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom misses with a left hand
and Afridi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Afridi with a poor takedown
and Afridi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
Afridi is looking to chop away at Boom's legs.
Boom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Afridi misses with a wild body shot.
Boom throws a hook but Afridi avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Afridi - the referee stops the clock and Boom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Afridi. Boom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom misses with a body punch
and Afridi counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
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!
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
Afridi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom slips a straight right by Afridi.
Nice uppercut lands for Boom. That snapped Afridi's head back.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Afridi swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Afridi walks into a left hand.
Afridi takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Boom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Afridi.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Afridi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Boom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom throws a shot from downtown. Afridi moves away and avoids it.
Afridi tests Boom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Khatir Afridi just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Afridi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Afridi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Afridi.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
Nice cross by Boom.
Boom lands a really nice looking cross but Afridi seems unphased.
Boom scores with a decent looking hook.
Afridi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Afridi lands a glancing blow to the side of Boom's head.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Boom looks to land a right hand but Afridi moved out of range.
Afridi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.#T1#
Boom misses with a body shot.
Afridi throws out a leg kick but Boom moves out of range and Afridi only half commits.
Boom stuns Afridi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Afridi was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Boom blocks a jab.
Afridi thumps Boom with a low kick.
Afridi just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Afridi misses with a low kick.
Afridi lands a nice shot to the body.
Afridi throws a leg kick
and Boom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Afridi throws a head kick that misses
and Boom counters with a one-two to the body.
Boom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Afridi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Boom missing with a left hand there. Afridi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Afridi misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
Boom lands a jab to the head.
Boom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Afridi flicks out a counter leg kick but Boom steps away.
Afridi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Afridi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boom takes a step back to recover.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Afridi manages to avoid it.
Afridi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boom misses with a hook
and Afridi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Afridi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Afridi was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Afridi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boom with a body shot.
Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Afridi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Afridi! But no joy.#T3#
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom checks a low kick from Afridi.
Boom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Afridi lands a right hook to the body.
Afridi misses with a wild body shot.
Afridi misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Boom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Afridi counters with a three punch combo that has Boom backing up. Boom nods at Afridi to acknowledge the strikes.
Afridi slips a straight right by Boom.
Nice defenses there by Afridi.
Afridi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boom as he avoids it easily.
Boom misses with a hook. Afridi ducked under it nicely.
Afridi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boom scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Afridi misses with a takedown attempt - Boom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Boom misses.
Afridi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom jabs at Afridi's body.
Boom lands a really nice looking cross but Afridi seems unphased.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Afridi misses the shot to the body.
Boom takes a swing at Afridi's ribcage but misses.
Afridi throws a leg kick but Boom sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Boom had his way with Khatir Afridi in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Afridi slips under a jab from Boom.
Afridi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Afridi is out of range.
Afridi throws a combination. Boom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Afridi misses with a body punch
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
Boom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Afridi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Afridi misses with an uppercut
and Boom counters with an outside leg kick.
Afridi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom lands a jab to the head.
Afridi throws a lazy head kick
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Afridi throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Afridi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom throws a nice looking combination but Afridi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Boom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Afridi.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Afridi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A right-left combo lands from Boom. #ROC#
Afridi is rocked!
Boom throws a hook but Afridi blocks it.
Afridi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom moves out of range as Afridi throws a body kick.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Afridi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Afridi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Afridi.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Afridi.
Afridi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Afridi.
Afridi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Afridi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Afridi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Afridi misses with an uppercut
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Afridi throws a leg kick but Boom moved away.
Afridi connects with a body shot.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Afridi.
Despite the aggression on Afridi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Afridi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boom really felt that one!
Afridi throws a solid leg kick but Boom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Afridi.
Boom slips under a jab from Afridi.
Afridi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boom.
#T3#
Afridi throws a sloppy head kick
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Boom misses.
Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Afridi.
Afridi looks to score with a jab to the body but Boom is just out of range.
Afridi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Afridi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom misses with a hook.
Afridi tries a quick counter leg kick but Boom is wise to it.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Afridi is out of range.
Afridi wants to land a leg kick but Boom is out of range.
Afridi misses with a hook to the body
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Afridi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Afridi doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Afridi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sloppy strikes from Boom. Those never looked like landing.
Boom scores with a hook.
Afridi is still on wobbly legs! Can Boom finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Afridi.
Afridi seems to have recovered his senses.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Afridi counters with a low kick, right behind Boom 's knee.
Afridi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boom as he avoids it easily.
Boom throws the left hand but Afridi avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Afridi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom throws a jab when Afridi was well out of range.
Boom checks a leg kick.
Afridi with a nice cross.
Afridi moves away from the strike by Boom.
Boom 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DJ Boom.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Boom!
DJ Boom thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Afridi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Afridi lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Afridi moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Afridi! But no joy.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom misses with a hook. Afridi ducked under it nicely.
Afridi slips a straight right by Boom.
Boom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Afridi.
Boom throws a body punch but Afridi moves out of range.
Afridi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Afridi moves away.
Despite the aggression on Afridi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom scores with a shot to the body.
Afridi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Afridi.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Afridi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom misses with a right hand
and Afridi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Afridi scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom misses with a lunging right hand
and Afridi counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Afridi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Afridi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Afridi ducks right into an uppercut from Boom.
Boom throws the left hand but Afridi avoids the punch easily.
Afridi looks for the body kick but Boom saw that one coming.
Afridi scores with a jab to the body.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Afridi was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Afridi misses with a leg kick.
Boom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Afridi flicks out a counter leg kick but Boom steps away.#T2#
Jab from Boom.
Boom lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Afridi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Afridi counters with a thumping low kick.
Afridi throws a sloppy head kick
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom throws a series of punches but Afridi moves out of range.
Boom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Afridi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Afridi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boom throws a combination. Afridi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Afridi unleashes a big counter combination but Boom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Afridi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3##TD2#
Afridi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boom to the ground. Afridi is now in Boom's guard.
Boom is controlling Afridi's posture.
Afridi trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Afridi tries to free his leg and advance position but Boom is retaining full guard.
Boom has control of Afridi's left arm, preventing Afridi from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Afridi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Afridi wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Afridi throws a counter combo.
Boom misses with a right hand
and Afridi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boom misses with a shot to the body
and Afridi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Boom.
Boom misses with a left hand
and Afridi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Afridi moves out of range of the body kick from Boom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Afridi! But no joy.
Afridi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Boom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Boom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boom misses with a double jab
and Afridi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Afridi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Afridi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Afridi moves away from the strike by Boom.
Afridi throws a low kick, looking for Boom's leg but Boom calmly moves out of range.
Afridi connects with a body shot.
Boom lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Afridi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DJ Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
Afridi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Afridi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom lands a right hook to the body.
Boom throws a shot from downtown. Afridi moves away and avoids it.
Boom works Afridi's body with a nice hook.
Boom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Afridi throws a right hand that Boom ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom also avoids with ease.
Afridi jabs Boom right on the nose. Boom blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Afridi.
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
Boom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Afridi is able to avoid easily.
Afridi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Afridi slips a jab from Boom.#T2#
Boom misses with a left hand
and Afridi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Afridi.
Boom works the jab nicely.
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!
Boom throws a nice looking combination but Afridi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Boom.
Boom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Afridi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boom at a distance.
Boom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Afridi counters with a thumping low kick.
Boom throws a shot from downtown. Afridi moves away and avoids it.
Afridi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom backing away here, and Afridi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boom misses with a right hand
and Afridi counters with a nice body shot.
Boom swings widly with a right hand
and Boom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Afridi counters with a left to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Afridi.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boom, right into the meat.
Boom misses with a double jab
and Boom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Afridi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom scores with the left hand. Afridi knows he should have avoided that one.
Boom connects with a body shot that sends Afridi's belly button to the back.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Afridi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom drops his hands momentarily and Afridi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom throws a low kick but Afridi moves out of range easily.
Afridi scores with a shot to the body.
Afridi avoids the head kick by Boom.
Boom thuds his shin into the meat of Afridi's side.
Afridi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Afridi cracks the inside of Boom's front leg.
Afridi misses with a wild body shot.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Afridi defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Afridi throws a fast counter high kick but Boom manages to duck under it in time.
Boom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Afridi.
Afridi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boom blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khatir Afridi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DJ Boom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom misses with a hook. Afridi ducked under it nicely.
Afridi moves away from the strike by Boom.
Boom misses with a jab to the body
and Afridi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Afridi.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Afridi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Afridi staying out of range there.
Boom moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAfridi.
Afridi connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Afridi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom digs a good body shot into Afridi's ribs.
Afridi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Afridi throws a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Boom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Boom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Afridi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boom misses with a hook.
Afridi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Afridi missing with a left hand there. Boom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Khatir Afridi has been cut.
Boom misses with a lunging right hand
and Afridi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Afridi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Afridi misses with a series of wild punches.
Afridi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Afridi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Afridi lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Boom throws a poor cross that misses
and Afridi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boom thinking.
Afridi throws a sloppy head kick
and Boom counters with a left and a right that stings Afridi.
Afridi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boom rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Afridi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Afridi scores with a jab to the body.
Afridi swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Afridi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Afridi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Afridi moves out of range of the strikes.
Afridi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom throws a right hand that misses
and Boom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Afridi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DJ Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Afridi blocks a jab.
Afridi lands with a cross.
Afridi lands a jab to Boom's midsection.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Afridi manages to avoid it.
Afridi lands with a good body shot.
Boom swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Afridi counter with a right hand.
Afridi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Afridi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Afridi coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Afridi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Afridi.
A left lands for Boom.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Afridi defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Afridi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Afridi counters with a right hand to the body.
Afridi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Afridi counters with a straight right hand.
Boom swings widly with a right hand
and Afridi counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Afridi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Boom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khatir Afridi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Afridi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khatir Afridi!
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Event:
RS 163 Rising Sun
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Good work by Boom as he checks the leg kick.
And Boom responds with a good body kick, but Wallace manages to step out the way in time.
Boom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Boom throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wallace walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wallace lands a head shot.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Boom misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wallace. Boom shrugs it off though.
Wallace misses with a low kick as Boom jumps back.
Wallace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Boom slips a jab from Wallace.
Boom thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
Boom misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Wallace was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Boom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boom finds it's way round the side to connect with Wallace's head.
Boom misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Wallace lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Wallace looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wallace thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boom if he has to take too many more of those.
Boom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Boom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Boom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid body kick from Wallace.
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!
Boom misses with a straight right.
Boom misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Boom blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Boom takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Wallace.
Wallace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boom checks it well.
Boom is looking for the big counter here.
Boom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Wallace throws a chopping leg kick but Boom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boom doesn't seem phased though.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Boom throws a push kick but Wallace slaps the foot to one side.
Boom throws the kick towards the body but Wallace avoids it.
Boom blocks the body kick.
Boom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boom there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Boom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
Boom throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boom just manages to avoid it.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Boom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom lands a body shot.
Wallace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Boom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
Boom connects with a body shot.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Boom throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Wallace lands with an overhand left.
Wallace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Wallace.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Wallace misses its target.
Wallace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom misses the jab.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Wallace is out of range.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by Boom. Beautiful body shot.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Wallace is out of range.
Boom lands with a shot to the body.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Wallace dips to his left and cracks Boom with an uppercut!
Wallace attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace lands a body shot.
A jab from Boom misses.
Wallace scoring well with a low kick there.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom misses the shot 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!
An inside leg kick lands from Wallace. #T1#
Wallace connects with a jab.
Boom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
And Wallace counters with a quick kick to the body but Boom blocks it.
A jab from Boom misses.
Boom checks a leg kick nicely.
Nathan Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab, jab by Boom - just one landing.
A jab from Boom finds it's way through Wallace's defenses.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Boom manages to avoid it.
Wallace lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Boom walks into a straight right hand from Wallace.
Wallace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boom's sensitive parts.
Boom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
Wallace stalks Boom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boom's face. Boom staggers backwards, shaken.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
Boom lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Boom does no damage.
Boom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom sizes up Wallace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
A little jabbing left from Boom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom slips a straight right by Wallace.
Wallace connects with a body shot that sends Boom's belly button to the back.
Boom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Boom.
#T3#
Wallace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boom's sensitive parts.
Boom avoids a kick to the body.
Wallace connects with a right hand. Boom shakes it off.
Wallace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom misses with a hook.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Wallace lands a glancing blow to the side of Boom's head.
Boom shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wallace eats them both and turns towards Boom to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Nathan Wallace has been cut.
Wallace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Wallace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boom.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallace is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wallace lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Boom throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace lands with a straight right. Boom didn't see that one coming.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wallace, as that shot connected.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boom's head.#CUT#
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Boom throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
A combination from Boom does no damage.
Wallace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boom can do to turn this around?
Wallace moves out of range as Boom strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom checks a leg kick nicely.
Boom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wallace dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boom.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body. Boom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace lands a head kick. Boom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wallace slips a jab from Boom.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wallace can pounce on him.
#T1#
Boom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom checks a leg kick.
Boom misses with a wild combination.
Boom throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace misses with a low kick as Boom jumps back.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1-2. Wallace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Wallace throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boom lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wallace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wallace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wallace quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Boom.
Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Boom avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Boom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wallace has got the better of the exchanges.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boom doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with a low kick, right behind Boom 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wallace lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boom scores with a jab to the head.
Wallace lands with a straight right. Boom didn't see that one coming.
Boom lands a jab.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Wallace moved out of range nicely.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Boom throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Boom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wallace.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom misses with a looping right.
Wallace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Wallace lands a jab to the head.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Wallace bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boom's head.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Boom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
Wallace scores with a push kick.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boom just manages to avoid it.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace is looking to counter punch.
A nice combination there by Wallace.
A big right from Boom misses.
Wallace shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wallace lands with a nice body kick.
Wallace lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Boom misses.
Wallace swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wallace.
Wallace listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wallace pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boom is out of range and Wallace settles back down.
Boom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Wallace was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wallace cracks Boom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Wallace.
Boom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by Wallace misses
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wallace clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Boom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Boom misses.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Boom.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
Boom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wallace counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boom's knee momentarily.
Boom takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Boom looks for the body kick but Wallace saw that one coming.
Boom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wallace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Boom moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
A left lands for Wallace.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wallace blocks a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wallace - the referee stops the clock and Boom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wallace. Boom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2#
Wallace delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Boom there.
Boom misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallace connects with a looping right hand.
Crunch! Wallace slams his shin into Boom's torso.
Wallace lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Wallace lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Wallace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
Wallace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
A big right from Boom misses.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Wallace half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wallace chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Boom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boom there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Boom's corner calls for a 1-2. Boom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Boom looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Wallace tries to land a front kick but Boom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Wallace counters with a nice leg kick.
Boom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wallace with a jab.
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boom is able to avoid easily.
Boom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wallace had his way with DJ Boom in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Wallace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wallace scores with a sloppy right hand. Boom should have avoided that one.
Wallace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom works the jab nicely.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Boom avoids nicely.
Boom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily.
Wallace takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
Wallace misses with a body shot
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boom doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Boom misses with a hook
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
Boom misses with a hook.
Wallace needs to keep his hands up - Boom had a free shot at his head there.
Boom takes one to the chin there.
Wallace works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Boom misses.
Wallace throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallace throws a chopping leg kick but Boom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Boom misses.
Wallace went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nathan Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Booms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom lands a nice looking body shot.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom lands a right hook to the body.
Boom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick lands from Wallace.
Boom misses the jab.
Boom 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.
Boom takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Wallace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boom just manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wallace.
Boom swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Boom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wallace counters with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Wallace.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
As Boom backs away, Wallace returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Wallace tenderised Boom's leg. Boom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom misses with a hook
and Wallace counters with an inside leg kick.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Wallace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boom momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wallace.
Boom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wallace has time to react.
Boom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wallace.
A jab from Boom misses.
Boom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wallace works the jab nicely.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boom avoids it.
Boom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wallace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wallace 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Wallace!
Nathan Wallace retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Nathan Wallace thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RS 161 Power Slam
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Boom misses.
Jab, jab by Boom - just one landing.
Bushwacker scores with a body shot.
DJ Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom misses with a hook. Bushwacker ducked under it nicely.
Boom avoids the body shot from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Bushwacker misses with a two punch combination.
Bushwacker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boom. That's going to slow Bushwacker down.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bushwacker counters with a straight right hand.
Bushwacker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom misses with a double jab
and Bushwacker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boom thinking.
Bushwacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom scores with a hook to the body. Bushwacker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Boom takes a swing at Bushwacker's ribcage but misses.
Boom throws a combination that misses
and Bushwacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom misses with a double jab
and Bushwacker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boom scores with a sloppy right hand. Bushwacker should have avoided that one.
Bushwacker throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Bushwacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bushwacker misses with a hook.
Bushwacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bushwacker throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Bushwacker lands with an overhand left.
Boom throws a body punch but Bushwacker moves out of range.
Bushwacker blocks a jab.
Bushwacker throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Boom tries to land a front kick but Bushwacker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Boom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Bushwacker has been cut.
Boom throws a combination that misses
and Bushwacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bushwacker throws a series of punches but Boom avoids them all with ease.
Boom throwing a counter right hand but Bushwacker manages to avoid it.
Boom throws a leg kick
and Bushwacker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boom thinking.
Boom lands with a straight right. Bushwacker didn't see that one coming.
Bushwacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Bushwacker scores with a hook to the body. Boom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom with a nice cross.
Bushwacker misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
Boom works over Bushwacker's head and body with a nice combination.
Bushwacker connects with a body shot.
Boom swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bushwacker counter with a right hand.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Bushwacker counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Bushwacker scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Bushwacker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bushwacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
Boom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bushwacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bushwacker! But no joy.
Boom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bushwacker counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Bushwacker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bushwacker is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bushwacker avoids the body shot from Boom.
Boom throws a lazy body kick
and Bushwacker counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Bushwacker does no damage.
Bushwacker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bushwacker misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
Boom checks a leg kick.
Bushwacker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
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!
Boom connects with a body shot that sends Bushwacker's belly button to the back.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushwacker.
Boom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bushwacker under the eye.
Boom misses with a hook to the body
and Bushwacker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bushwacker cracks a nice hook into Boom's ribs.
Bushwacker staying out of range there.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Boom.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushwacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Bushwacker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bushwacker's hands.
Boom misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Bushwacker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bushwacker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Boom dodges the punch combination from Bushwacker.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boom checks a leg kick.
Bobby Bushwacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bushwacker throws a jab when Boom was well out of range.
Bushwacker swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from Boom finds it's target.
Bushwacker misses with a straight left.
Boom throws a hook to the side of Bushwacker's head but Bushwacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bushwacker throws out a counter right but Boom avoids it with no problem.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boom might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom lands with a right hand.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bushwacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boom.
#T1#
Bushwacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Boom slips under a jab from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bushwacker on the side of the head.
Boom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bushwacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom misses with a kick to the body
and Bushwacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushwacker moves away.
Boom lands a really nice looking cross but Bushwacker seems unphased.
Bushwacker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Bushwacker misses.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Boom cracks Bushwacker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom throws a nice looking combination but Bushwacker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Boom jabs at Bushwacker's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushwacker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bushwacker misses with a body shot.
Bushwacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
Boom throws a hook to the side of Bushwacker's head but Bushwacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#
That has opened up Bobby Bushwacker's cut even more.
Boom throws a right hand that Bushwacker ducks under and follows up with a left that Bushwacker also avoids with ease.
Bushwacker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom avoids the body shot from Bushwacker.
Boom throws a series of punches but Bushwacker moves out of range.
Bushwacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bushwacker misses with a lunging right hand
and Boom counters with a two punch combo.
Bushwacker throws a right hand that Boom ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom also avoids with ease.
Bushwacker throws a wild body kick that Boom sees coming a mile off.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bobby Bushwacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Boom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bushwacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Boom misses with an uppercut. Bushwacker saw that one coming.
Boom lands with a straight right. Bushwacker didn't see that one coming.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushwacker moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Bushwacker misses.
Bushwacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom misses with a few strikes there.
Boom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom lands a slapping body shot.
Bushwacker misses the shot to the body.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Bushwacker moved out of range nicely.
Bushwacker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boom slips a straight right by Bushwacker.#T4#
Bushwacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bushwacker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Bushwacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Bushwacker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bushwacker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bushwacker blocks a jab.
Bushwacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Boom is just out of range.
Bushwacker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom throws a lazy uppercut
and Bushwacker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bushwacker misses the jab.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bushwacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Boom misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Boom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bushwacker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Bushwacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Bushwacker moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker is looking to score with low kicks.
Bushwacker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Boom ducks right into an uppercut from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker misses with an uppercut
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bushwacker missing with a left hand there. Boom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bushwacker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bushwacker misses with a low kick as Boom jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushwacker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boom backs up against the ropes.
Boom misses with an uppercut
letting Bushwacker counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom throws a nice looking combination but Bushwacker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Boom does it's job there.
Bushwacker loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
Boom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bushwacker counters with a straight right hand.
Boom avoids a kick to the body.
Bushwacker misses with a combination
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bushwacker throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Bushwacker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boom at a distance.
#T2#
Boom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bushwacker back to the ropes. Boom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Boom misses with the combination.
It seemed like Bushwacker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bushwacker stuns Boom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom slips under a jab.
Boom looks for the body kick but Bushwacker saw that one coming.
Bushwacker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Bushwacker misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Bushwacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bushwacker looks to land a combination but Boom avoids it well.
Boom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boom takes one to the chin there.
Boom misses with a two punch combination.
Bushwacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Bushwacker slips under a jab.
Boom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bushwacker slips under a jab from Boom.
Bushwacker walks into a jab.
Boom throws a shot from downtown. Bushwacker moves away and avoids it.
Boom throws a combination that misses
and Bushwacker counters with a left to the body.
Bushwacker takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#
The cut above Bobby Bushwacker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boom works Bushwacker's body with a nice hook.
Bushwacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boom. That's going to slow Bushwacker down.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bushwacker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bushwacker catches Boom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bushwacker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom misses with a hook. Bushwacker ducked under it nicely.
Boom misses with a hook
and Bushwacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bushwacker misses with a hook.
Boom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bushwacker.
A quick step to the side and Boom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boom.
Bushwacker looks to land a body kick but Boom moved away.
Bushwacker swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Bushwacker throws a shot to the body.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bushwacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bushwacker staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DJ Boom.
Well Boom 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Boom!
During a confident post fight interview, DJ Boom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RS 157 Lets Bang Bro
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boom enables Kissell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boom manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Kissell won't allow Boom to sweep him here.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Boom is keeping the position.
Boom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Boom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kissell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kissell wants to improve his position but Boom is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kissell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boom trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Boom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kissell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boom has managed to get both his arms back between Kissell's legs - danger averted.
Boom 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.
Kissell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boom preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kissell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boom escapes and throws Kissell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kissell is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boom is staying tight to Kissell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kissell is trying to improve his position.
Boom is looking to take a break and control but Kissell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boom gets to mount! Kissell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kissell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Boom keeps control of the position easily here as Kissell tries to buck him off.
Kissell tries to escape but Boom has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Boom slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kissell breaks Boom's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kissell postures up.
Boom looking for a sweep. Not yet Boom, not yet.
Boom keeping full guard, as Kissell tries to pass.
Kissell throwing strikes but missing.
Boom working a defensive guard here.
Kissell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kissell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boom works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Kissell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kissell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boom works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kissell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boom! #REVR#
Kissell is trying to get back to half guard.
Boom controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyman Kissell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boom takes one on the button.
A combination from Boom does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.
Kissell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Kissell's shoulder, as Kissell tries to avoid the shot.
Kissell staying out of range there.
Kissell loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Kissell is just out of range.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kissell moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kissell, as that shot connected.
Boom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kissell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kissell stuns Boom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kissell punishes Boom's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom stuns Kissell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom lands with a hook. Kissell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Kissell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Kissell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kissell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kissell.
Boom regains half guard, as Kissell was trying to land strikes.
Boom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kissell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kissell's back!
You can see the frustration on Kissell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boom is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kissell wants to escape the position.
#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Kissell tries to escape the position.
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!
Boom slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boom is hanging on to Kissell's back as he tries to escape.
Boom has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kissell's body.
Kissell tries to escape but Boom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Boom.
Boom trying to control.#T3#
Kissell tries to escape but Boom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boom is trying to stick to Kissell's back but Kissell is turning into Boom. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boom's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kissell.
Boom is pulling down on Kissell's head. It's preventing any offense from Kissell, at least for the moment.
Kissell trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
Kissell landing some decent shots from guard.
Kissell won't allow Boom to sweep him here.
Boom keeping full guard, as Kissell tries to pass. #T4#
Boom controls Kissell momentarily but Kissell frees himself.
Boom keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Lyman Kissell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kissell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Boom is keeping the position.
Kissell trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
Boom is pulling down on Kissell's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Kissell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kissell defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom throws a leg kick but Kissell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kissell.
Nice body punch from Kissell.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kissell.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Boom moves out of range easily.
Kissell scores with a jab to the head.
Jab from Kissell.
Kissell tried to score with a low kick but Boom checks it.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kissell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
Lyman Kissell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kissell manages to avoid it.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kissell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Boom lands a really nice looking cross but Kissell seems unphased.
Kissell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boom rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Kissell dives in and scores a takedown into Boom's guard.
Kissell wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Kissell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boom manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kissell wants to hit a switch here but Boom passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kissell there!
Boom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kissell is trying to escape the mount.
Lyman Kissell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Boom trying to control but Kissell is having none of it.
Boom avoids the attempt from Kissell to control.
Kissell is looking to improve his position but Boom isn't that keen on the idea.
Boom looking to control but Kissell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kissell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Boom trying to control but Kissell is having none of it.
Kissell is desperately trying to improve his position but Boom has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boom tries to control but Kissell wriggling away.
Kissell is working to get back to half guard.
Boom trying to control but Kissell is having none of it.
Kissell wants to hold on but Boom pushes him away.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kissell is desperately trying to improve his position but Boom has a good base and remains in mount.
Kissell keeps trying to improve his position.
Kissell regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Boom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kissell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RS 153 Breakin' Bones
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Boom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shui misses with a body shot.
Boom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shui blocks a jab.
Shui appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shui on the side of the head.#TD2#
Shui looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boom looking to control but Shui passes into half guard.
Boom wants to control the action here but instead Shui manages to pass to full mount!
Shui controlling his opponent.
Boom tries to hold on but Shui postures up.
Shui controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A nice elbow there by Shui.
Boom tries to reverse the position but Shui maintains control.
Shui wants to control the pace but Boom is squirming around nicely.
Boom can't escape the position.
Shui controlling from mount.
Boom tries to lock up and control but Shui gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Shui there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Shui avoids the attempt from Boom to control.
Boom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shui is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shui lands a big elbow.
Shui tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shui trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shui controlling his opponent. #T3#
Boom is desperately trying to improve his position but Shui has a good base and remains in mount.
Boom is working hard here to advance position.
Boom regains half guard.
Shui trying to control the pace.
Shui working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shui missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shui thows a huge punch but Boom dodges it nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shui keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boom tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
Shui frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boom regains half guard.
Shui has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shui is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Boom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shui, right into the meat.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shui drops his hands momentarily and Boom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shui is looking to chop away at Boom's legs.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shui.
Shui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom lands with a cross.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shui has a takedown stuffed.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Shui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shui throws a leg kick that misses.
Boom throws a hook but Shui blocks it.
Shui misses with a hook
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shui ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shui is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Boom looks for the body kick but Shui saw that one coming.
Shui takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Shui fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boom, pushing him back against the cage.
Shui keeps control of Boom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Shui.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shui.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shui.
Boom misses with some punches.
Shui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boom tries to work over Shui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boom is trying to break the clinch but Shui is controlling him.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Shui controls the action.
Shui lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Shui is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from Shui.
#T2#
Shui lands with a right to the head.
Shui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shui lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boom misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shui is working Boom over against the cage.
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boom blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Shui. #BC#
Boom breaks the clinch.
Shui takes one on the button.
Boom throws a body shot but no joy.
Shui has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shui throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shui throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boom duly obliges.
Shui scores with a kick to the body.
Boom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Shui fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom tries to bum rush Shui with a series of wild strikes but Shui uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shui jabs Boom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boom looks for the body kick but Shui saw that one coming.
Shui comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shui scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Boom misses.
Shui throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shui thumps Boom with a low kick.
We've been told by Boom's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shui scores with a nice head shot.
Shui stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom throwing a counter right hand but Shui manages to avoid it.
Shui connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shui lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
A shot to the body from Shui misses
and Boom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shui throws a leg kick which misses Boom's front leg but catches the back leg as Boom tries to avoid it.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom staying out of range there.
Shui throws a jab when Boom was well out of range.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shui.
Shui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Shui is rocked!
Boom throws an uppercut from hell that sends Shui clean off his feet! He's out cold! Boom stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Boom!
During a confident post fight interview, DJ Boom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RS 147 Lights Out
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Heart catches Boom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Heart.
Boom sets himself, and Heart steps forward looking for the clinch! Boom avoids it this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Heart counters by clinching up.
Boom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boom tries to work over Heart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heart tries a body shot but Boom blocks it.
Heart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Boom.
A left hand lands to the body for Heart.
Boom is trying to break the clinch but Heart is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Heart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Heart does no damage.
Heart has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom sets himself, and Heart steps forward looking for the clinch! Boom avoids it this time.
Heart throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Boom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Heart counters by clinching up. #T1#
Heart tries a body shot but Boom blocks it.
Boom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heart is looking to break free of the clinch but Boom has double underhooks.
Boom misses with a punch on the inside.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Heart controls the action.
Boom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heart gets through Boom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boom prevents a body shot from Heart.
Heart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heart works on Boom's body with a couple of short punches.
Boom tries to break the clinch but Heart is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Boom breaks the clinch.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heart sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Heart.
Boom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Heart with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heart connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boom. Boom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heart looks to land a right hand but Boom moved out of range.
Heart ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Heart is just out of range.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Heart is out of range.
Boom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heart.
Boom moves out of range as Heart strikes.
Heart ducks right into an uppercut from Boom.
Heart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
DJ Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom swings for the body but Heart moves out of range.
Boom sets himself, and Heart steps forward looking for the clinch! Boom avoids it this time.#T3#
Heart throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heart moves away.
Heart slips under a jab.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom misses the jab.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Heart is just out of range.
Boom swings for the body but Heart moves out of range.
Heart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Heart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Boom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heart misses with a straight right.
Heart takes one to the chin there.
Boom throws a body shot but no joy.
Heart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Heart counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Heart throws a head punch that misses.
Boom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boom misses with some punches.
Boom is trying to push Heart away but Heart has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Heart stalling in the clinch.
Boom misses with a body punch.
Boom digs a right hand into Heart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heart's gas tank.
Boom is trying to break free.#BC#
Boom breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heart misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Heart throws a lazy right hand but Boom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Heart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Boom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heart 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.
Jab by Heart.
Heart throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Boom lands a two punch combo.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Boom lands.
Heart lands with a cross.
A combination from Heart does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Heart eats them both and turns towards Boom to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boom - that will leave a mark!
Heart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Boom.#T1#
Boom misses with a shot to the body
letting Heart counter with a right hand.
Heart takes one to the side of the head.
Heart slips a straight right by Boom.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heart tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Heart's shoulder, as Heart tries to avoid the shot.
Heart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Heart throws a big shot that misses.
Heart moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Boom throws a series of punches but Heart moves out of range.
Heart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Boom tries to move into range but Heart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom throws the left hand but Heart avoids the punch easily.
Boom misses with a left hand
and Heart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heart.
Boom connects with a body shot.
Boom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heart. Heart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Heart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heart throws a right and a left that Boom avoids nicely.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heart with a hook.
Heart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom clobbers Heart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Heart throws a lazy right hand but Boom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heart.
Heart throws a hook but Boom avoids it easily.
It looked like Boom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heart.
Boom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Heart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boom misses with a hook.
Heart tests Boom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heart throws an off balance right hand
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heart on the side of the head.
Boom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Heart moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom has Heart pushed against the cage.#T4#
Heart is trying to break the clinch but Boom has him pressed against the cage.
Boom throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Boom fails to land.
Boom wants to break free but Heart has control.
Heart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boom misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Heart breaks from the clinch.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Heart moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Heart.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boom struggles to land a body shot inside as Heart controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Heart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Boom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Boom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Heart blocks the body kick.
Heart tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boom lands the left hand.
A jab from Boom finds it's way through Heart's defenses.
Heart slips a jab from Boom.
Heart tries to counter with a clinch but Boom shakes him off and moves away.
Heart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heart takes one to the chin there.
Heart lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom misses with the combination.
Heart tries to counter with a clinch but Boom shakes him off and moves away.
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!
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Heart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom misses with the combination.
#T1#
Heart takes one to the chin there.
Boom connects with a jab.
Boom misses with a hook. Heart ducked under it nicely.
Heart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Heart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boom doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom swings for the body but Heart moves out of range.
Boom sets himself, and Heart steps forward looking for the clinch! Boom avoids it this time.
Boom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heart thuds his right hand into Boom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heart scores with a punch to the head.
DJ Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
Heart throws a jab when Boom was well out of range.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Heart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Boom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
Boom misses with a series of wild punches.
Heart wants to counter with a clinch but Boom pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom slips under a jab from Heart.
Heart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heart.
Heart throws a body punch but Boom moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Boom.
Boom feints a jab promting Heart to slip. Boom then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Heart slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Heart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heart.#T3#
Heart takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heart lands a right hook to the body.
Boom throws a poor cross that misses
and Heart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom sets himself, and Heart steps forward looking for the clinch! Boom avoids it this time.
Heart takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
Heart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heart scrambles back to his feet.
Heart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
Heart moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heart.
Boom lands a glancing blow to the side of Heart's head.
Heart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Heart throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Boom blocks a jab.#T4#
Boom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heart's head.#ROC#
Heart is rocked!
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!
Heart avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy left from Boom finds it's target.
A jab from Boom misses.
Heart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heart wants to counter with a clinch but Boom pushes him away.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
Heart tries to counter with a clinch but Boom shakes him off and moves away.
Boom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heart swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boom.
Boom throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Heart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heart.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Boom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Boom!
An out of breath DJ Boom thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Peter Heart stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this! Let's do it again.'.
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Event:
RS 144 Go Get It
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Boom avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Boom throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Boom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom looks for the body kick but Wallace saw that one coming.
Boom works the jab nicely.
Wallace stuns Boom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Boom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace slips under a jab from Boom.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wallace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wallace.
Wallace throws a leg kick which misses Boom's front leg but catches the back leg as Boom tries to avoid it.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.#T1#
A good leg kick by Wallace.
Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boom's hands.
Boom avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Boom throws a fast counter high kick but Wallace manages to duck under it in time.
Crunch! Wallace slams his shin into Boom's torso.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallace misses with a kick to the body.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wallace slips a jab from Boom.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Jab from Wallace.
Boom throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Boom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Wallace clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boom has had enough of the clinch but Wallace keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Wallace - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boom is trying to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wallace takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wallace manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wallace has Boom pressed against the cage, preventing Boom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wallace's brow.
Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace lands an uppercut.
Boom working aggressively here.
Wallace taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Boom.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Wallace.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Booms head.
Boom tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boom is trying to break the clinch but Wallace has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Wallace.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boom's elbow.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Boom trying to stall but Wallace improves his position.
Boom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wallace - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boom blocking some punches.
#BC#
Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace connects with a body shot that sends Boom's belly button to the back.
Boom throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace throws a push kick but Boom slaps the foot to one side.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Wallace appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Boom finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boom misses with a double jab
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Boom coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wallace dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wallace throws a wild body kick that Boom sees coming a mile off.
Wallace lands with a good body shot.
Wallace wants to land a leg kick but Boom is out of range.
Boom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom moves forwards but Wallace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
Wallace throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boom.
A big left from Boom misses.
Wallace tried to counter with a leg kick but Boom avoided it.
Nathan Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boom throws a shot to the body.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boom has time to react.
Wallace looks for the body kick but Boom saw that one coming.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Boom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wallace works Boom's body with a nice hook.
Boom swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.#CL#
Wallace clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Boom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Booms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Wallace there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boom throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily.
Wallace keeps Boom at a distance using the push kick.
A big left from Boom misses.
Wallace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
DJ Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wallace feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boom's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Wallace moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace slips a jab from Boom.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wallace.
Boom connects with a right hand. Wallace shakes it off.
Boom misses with a wild combination.
Boom throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Boom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
Wallace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wallace tries to land a front kick but Boom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Wallace. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wallace.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom connects with a crisp jab.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom moves out of range of the leg kick from Wallace.
Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Wallace does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wallace!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wallace. That's going to slow Boom down. #T4#
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace tried to counter with a leg kick but Boom avoided it.
A punch lands to the side of Wallace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wallace thuds a left hand into Boom's body.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
Wallace stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.#CL#
Wallace instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Wallace.
Wallace leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Boom. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Boom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Boom.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boom just manages to avoid it.
Wallace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boom misses with a hook.
Wallace misses the jab.
Boom scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace throws a front kick that sends Boom stumbling back into the cage.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace lands a leg kick that knocks Boom off balance momentarily.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Boom seems unphased.
#T1#
Boom slips under a jab.
Wallace misses with the body kick
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom misses with a right hand
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom thuds his right hand into Wallace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wallace thows a body kick. Boom tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Wallace pushes Boom up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike.
Boom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wallace lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace leaning against his opponent.
Nathan Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Boom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom is trying to force a seperation but Wallace has the dominant position.
Nathan Wallace has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boom misses with a body punch.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wallace has Boom pressed against the cage, preventing Boom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boom can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Wallace stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Boom.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Boom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wallace has Boom pressed against the cage, preventing Boom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace lands a right hand. #T4#
Wallace has Boom pressed against the cage, preventing Boom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wallace is leaning against Boom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Boom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace throws a big counter combination but Boom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom misses with a low kick.
Wallace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wallace - the referee stops the clock and Boom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wallace. Boom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nathan Wallace.
Well Wallace 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Wallace!
An out of breath Nathan Wallace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GK 140 Rising Stars
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Curran scores with a jab to the body.
Curran throws out a leg kick but Boom moves out of range and Curran only half commits.
Boom lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curran.
Curran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mario Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom fails to land with a series of punches.
Curran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curran was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Curran cracks Boom with an open hand slap.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Curran's shoulder, as Curran tries to avoid the shot.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curran.
An inside leg kick from Curran misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curran.
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!
Boom swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curran scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Boom slips under a jab.
Curran staying out of range there.
Curran staying out of range there.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Curran.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
Curran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boom. That did some damage!
Curran connects with a right hand. Boom shakes it off.
Boom scores with a hook.
Curran misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Boom. Beautiful body shot.
Boom connects with a crisp jab.
Boom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Curran lands but Boom takes it in his stride.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran lands with a kick to the ribs.
Curran with a jab.
Curran scores with a leg kick.
Curran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Boom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curran.
As Boom backs off Curran throws a huge counter combo but Boom manages to avoid it all.
Boom swings widly with a right hand
and Curran counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
Curran follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Curran misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boom.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curran.
Curran misses with a body shot.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
Curran throws a head kick that misses.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom cracks Curran with a good jab.
Curran throws a hook but Boom avoids it easily.#CL2#
Curran closes the distance and clinches.
Curran scores with a hook to the body.
Curran lands a shoulder strike.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boom's elbow. #T3#
Curran lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Curran.
Curran tries to pull guard but Boom holds him up against the cage and eventually Curran drops back down to his feet.
Curran lands a shot to the body.
Boom is trying to force a seperation but Curran has the dominant position.
Boom tries to work over Curran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boom struggles to land a body shot inside as Curran controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Curran.
Curran being controlled against the cage.
Boom blocks a body shot from Curran.
Boom is trying to break free.
Curran scores with a hook to the body.
Curran lands with a right to the head.
Curran lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boom stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Boom throws a head punch that misses.
Boom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Curran is leaning against Boom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boom is breathing heavily.
Curran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Boom is pressed up against the cage. Curran has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boom down to the mat. Boom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Curran.
Curran thuds a left hand into Boom's body.
Good leg kick by Curran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boom momentarily.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom checks a low kick from Curran.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curran moves away from the strike by Boom.
Curran misses with a straight left.
Boom blocks a leg kick.
Curran defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Curran thumps Boom with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Curran dominated that 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.
#R2#
Curran shoots in and drives through. Boom sprawls well.
Curran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boom.
Curran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mario Curran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom digs a good body shot into Curran's ribs.
Curran misses with a body kick.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Curran slips the punch.
Curran changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Curran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom takes one on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Boom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curran misses with a double jab
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curran.
Boom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curran.
Curran takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom 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.
Curran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boom. That did some damage!#T1#
Curran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Curran avoids the body shot from Boom.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Curran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curran circles away quickly and effectively.
Curran throws a body kick that misses
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Curran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boom's calf.
Curran throws a leg kick that is checked
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Curran scores with a nice strike.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran misses with a leg kick.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran misses with the body kick
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
Boom throws a series of punches but Curran moves out of range. #T2#
Boom lands a body shot.
Curran throws a body punch but Boom moves out of range.
Boom 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.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curran.
Curran staying out of range there.
Curran throws a wild body kick that Boom sees coming a mile off.
Curran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Curran throws a body punch but Boom moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curran.
Curran lands a glancing blow to the side of Boom's head.
Curran misses with a low kick as Boom jumps back.
Boom connects with a crisp jab.
Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curran defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Boom misses with a hook. Curran ducked under it nicely.
Curran throws out a counter right but Boom avoids it with no problem.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curran tries to counter with a clinch but Boom shakes him off and moves away.
Curran connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Boom misses.
Curran slips under a jab.
Boom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Curran misses with a two punch combination.
Boom lands a really nice looking cross but Curran seems unphased.
Curran loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Curran.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Curran throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curran.
Curran tries to work over Boom's front leg with a kick but Boom checks it.
Boom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boom throws a hook but Curran blocks it.
Curran lands with a hook. Boom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom misses with a body shot.
Boom misses with a low kick.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Nice defenses there by Curran.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Curran replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boom blocks it well.
Boom misses with a left hand
and Curran counters with a solid body kick.
Curran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom checks a leg kick.
Curran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom lands a two punch combo.
Curran scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boom swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Curran.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Curran defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Curran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Curran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Curran connects with a solid leg kick.
Curran motions for Boom to come forward. Curran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Curran to score with a decent uppercut.
Curran misses with a left hand
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom lands with a straight right. Curran didn't see that one coming.
Curran explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Curran staying out of range there.
Curran tries for a takedown but Boom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Curran misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Boom staying out of range there.
Boom lands with a straight right. Curran didn't see that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curran.
Curran lands the left hand.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curran.
Curran unleashes a big counter combination but Boom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boom swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
Curran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Boom.
Curran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Curran misses.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom misses with a hook. Curran ducked under it nicely.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curran moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom misses the jab.
Boom scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Curran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Curran clobbers Boom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curran moves away.
Boom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Curran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom throws a lazy uppercut
and Curran counters with a good low kick that Boom was not able to check.
Curran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Boom cracks Curran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boom misses with a hook.
Curran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Curran digs a good hook to Boom's body.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Curran's shoulder, as Curran tries to avoid the shot.
Boom takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
Boom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Curran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curran scores with a spinning back kick!
Curran throws a front kick aimed at Boom's knee but Boom avoids it well.
Curran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
Curran throws a low kick but Boom moves out of range easily.
Curran slips a jab and a cross from Boom.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Curran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Curran staying out of range there.
A low kick from Curran is predictable there
and Boom counters with a left to the body.
Curran throws a solid leg kick but Boom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curran.
Boom throws a right hand that misses
and Curran counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A punch combination from Boom misses.
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!
Curran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boom checks it well.
Boom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curran. Curran obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Curran counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curran.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Curran lands a left hand.
#BC#
Boom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom misses the body punch
and Curran counters with a nice uppercut.
Curran tries to land a front kick but Boom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Curran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Curran closes the distance and pushes Boom back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boom blocks a body shot from Curran.
Curran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but DJ Boom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A jab from Boom misses.
Curran throws a leg kick that misses.
Boom misses with a body shot
and Curran counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom misses with a low kick.
Curran scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Curran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Curran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curran misses the jab.
Boom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boom walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curran tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Curran clinches with his opponent.
Curran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boom takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Boom wants to get back to striking at distance but Curran won't allow it.
Curran just leaning against Boom, taking a breather.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Boom.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curran as Boom tries to tie him up.
Curran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Curran lands a hook that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Boom avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curran.
Boom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Curran.
Curran scores with a shot to the side of Boom's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curran.
Curran lands with a left to the head.
Curran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Curran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Curran.
Mario Curran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curran is trying to pull guard but Boom has him pressed against the cage.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom misses with a punch to the body.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Boom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boom misses the jab.
Boom sets himself, and Curran steps forward looking for the clinch! Boom avoids it this time.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curran.
Curran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Curran connects with a single shot there.
Boom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Curran counters with a low kick, right behind Boom 's knee.
Curran scores with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Curran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Boom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curran.
Curran scores with a leg kick.
Curran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Curran misses with a kick to the body.
Boom checks the leg kick.
Boom is looking to counter with a body kick.
Curran misses with a looping right.
Curran lands a leg kick that knocks Boom off balance momentarily.
A combination from Boom does no damage.
Curran throws a solid leg kick but Boom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curran.
Boom looks to land a combination but Curran avoids it well.
Curran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A leg kick checked by Boom.
Nice defenses there by Curran.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Curran slips the punch.
Boom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curran, right into the meat.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Curran counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Curran looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boom is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Curran dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Curran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boom tries to avoid it but Curran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boom to the ground. Boom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Curran walks into a straight right hand from Boom.
Curran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
Curran slips under a jab.
Boom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curran.
Curran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curran.
Boom scores with a hook.
Boom throws a wild body kick that Curran sees coming a mile off.
Curran with a poor takedown
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Curran slips a jab and a cross from Boom.
Curran connects with an inside leg kick.
Curran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boom will feel that in the morning.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Curran feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Curran scores with the left hand. Boom knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Curran staying out of range there.
Boom stuffs the takedown attempt from Curran. Curran gets slowly back to his feet.
DJ Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Curran.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Boom throws a sloppy body shot
and Curran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boom's knee momentarily.
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by Curran.
Boom avoids a kick to the body.
Curran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curran avoids the body shot from Boom.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curran.
Boom moves out of range of the body kick from Curran.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curran.
Boom throws a series of punches but Curran moves out of range.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Curran doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Curran throws out a powerful jab.
Curran moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Curran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom misses the jab.#CL2#
Curran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boom, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Curran breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Boom. Beautiful body shot.
Boom misses with a body punch
and Curran counters with a good low kick that Boom was not able to check.
Curran looks to land a right hand but Boom moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Boom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boom's sensitive parts.
Boom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curran swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Boom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Curran misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curran misses with a low kick.
Curran moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom checks a low kick from Curran.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Curran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curran throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curran.
Boom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Curran misses with a looping left.
Boom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Curran lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curran.
Boom misses with a looping right.
Curran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Curran misses with a straight right.
Boom takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Curran.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Boom blocks the low kick.
Good work by Boom as he checks the leg kick.
Curran defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Curran throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Curran - that will leave a mark!
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom misses with a combination
and Curran counters with a straight right hand.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Curran misses with a low kick.
Mario Curran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Curran misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Curran!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Curran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Curran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Curran!
Mario Curran is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mario Curran 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:
GK 136 - Boom vs Lucarescu
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucarescu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boom to score with a decent uppercut.
Lucarescu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lucarescu duly obliges.
Lucarescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucarescu.
A jab from Boom misses.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucarescu.
Boom fails to land with a series of punches.
Lucarescu throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Lucarescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom walks into a jab.
Lucarescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Boom swinging wildly here.
Lucarescu moves away from the strike by Boom.
Lucarescu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucarescu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for Lucarescu.
Lucarescu misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Lucarescu blocks a jab.
Boom throws a nice looking combination but Lucarescu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucarescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucarescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucarescu under the eye.
Boom throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lucarescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom defending well as Lucarescu loads up on a big left hand.
Boom moves away from the strike by Lucarescu.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Lucarescu's shoulder, as Lucarescu tries to avoid the shot.
Lucarescu swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucarescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucarescu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucarescu misses with a body shot.
Boom throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucarescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Lucarescu slips the punch.
Lucarescu misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Boom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucarescu lands with a nice body punch.
Boom moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boom tries to bum rush Lucarescu with a series of wild strikes but Lucarescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucarescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucarescu lands a right hook to the body.
Boom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lucarescu. Those never looked like landing.
Boom scores with a body shot.
Lucarescu slips a straight right by Boom.
Lucarescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom thows a leg kick but Lucarescu checks it
and Lucarescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucarescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucarescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
A nice combination there by Lucarescu.
Boom throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucarescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucarescu moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Boom.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
Lucarescu misses with a jab to the body
and Boom counters with a thumping low kick.
Lucarescu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boom counters with a left and a right that stings Lucarescu.
Lucarescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom throws a hook but Lucarescu blocks it.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Lucarescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Lucarescu slips the punch.
Lucarescu scores with a hook to the body. Boom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Lucarescu.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
Lucarescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boom swings for the body but Lucarescu moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom throws a jab when Lucarescu was well out of range.#T4#
Lucarescu scores with a one two! Boom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lucarescu jabs Boom right on the nose. Boom blinks but takes it well.
Lucarescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Lucarescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucarescu.
Lucarescu looks to land a right hand but Boom moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Lucarescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lucarescu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Lucarescu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Boom throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucarescu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lucarescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucarescu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucarescu takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
Lucarescu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom takes a swing at Lucarescu's ribcage but misses.
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 DJ Boom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boom, as that shot connected.
Boom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lucarescu misses with a few strikes there.
Lucarescu throws a one two combo.
Lucarescu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lucarescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Lucarescu misses with a wild combination.
Lucarescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucarescu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Lucarescu's shoulder, as Lucarescu tries to avoid the shot.
Boom throws a jab when Lucarescu was well out of range.
Boom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lucarescu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom misses with a looping right.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucarescu.
Boom lands a nice looking body shot.
Lucarescu throws a nice looking combination but Boom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Boom misses the target.#T1#
Lucarescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Boom is just out of range.
Boom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lucarescu slips under a jab.
Boom throws a shot from downtown. Lucarescu moves away and avoids it.
Lucarescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
An attempted straight right counter from Boom misses the target.
Boom throws a hook but Lucarescu blocks it.
Lucarescu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucarescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Lucarescu avoids the body shot from Boom.
Lucarescu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boom rather than just go for the knockout.
Lucarescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Lucarescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucarescu loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
Lucarescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Boom.
Lucarescu misses the shot to the body.
Lucarescu lands with a straight right. Boom didn't see that one coming.
Lucarescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom tries to move into range but Lucarescu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lucarescu blocks a jab.#T2#
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lucarescu.
Lucarescu misses the shot to the body.
Boom moves out of range of the strikes.
Mircea Lucarescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucarescu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lucarescu misses with a looping left.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Lucarescu.
Boom takes a swing at Lucarescu's ribcage but misses.
Lucarescu throws a hook to the side of Boom's head but Boom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lucarescu counters with a right hand to the body.
Boom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lucarescu misses with a body shot.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucarescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucarescu. Boom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boom.
Lucarescu scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Lucarescu lands a right hook to the body.
Boom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Lucarescu.
Boom misses with a hook. Lucarescu ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucarescu walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Boom.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
Boom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lucarescu has time to react.
Lucarescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucarescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucarescu.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucarescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Lucarescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
Lucarescu throws out a counter right but Boom avoids it with no problem.
Lucarescu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boom backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucarescu throws a body punch but Boom moves out of range. #T4#
Boom slips under a jab from Lucarescu.
Lucarescu throws a good cross that connects.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Boom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucarescu.
Lucarescu misses with a hook.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucarescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom jabs Lucarescu right on the nose. Lucarescu blinks but takes it well.
Jab, jab by Lucarescu - just one landing.
Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucarescu.
A little jabbing left from Lucarescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lucarescu lands with an uppercut that bounces Boom off the cage and back into range.
Boom tries to bum rush Lucarescu with a series of wild strikes but Lucarescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucarescu lands a jab to Boom's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mircea Lucarescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Lucarescu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucarescu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boom. Boom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucarescu counters with a left and a right that stings Boom.
Lucarescu cracks Boom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lucarescu throws a good cross that connects.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lucarescu.
Boom has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lucarescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Lucarescu looks to land a right hand but Boom moved out of range.
Boom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Boom staying out of range there.
Lucarescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucarescu.
Lucarescu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lucarescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boom on the side of the head.#T1#
Lucarescu lands the left hand.
Boom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucarescu.
Boom misses with a looping right.
Lucarescu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lucarescu defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Lucarescu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucarescu at a distance.
Lucarescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Boom lands with a good body shot.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Boom misses.
Lucarescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lucarescu momentarily.
Boom throws a hook but Lucarescu blocks it.
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!
Lucarescu misses the shot to the body.
Lucarescu catches Boom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Boom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lucarescu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lucarescu misses with a wild body shot.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Lucarescu misses.
Boom throwing a counter right hand but Lucarescu manages to avoid it.
Boom throws a body punch but Lucarescu moves out of range.
Lucarescu throws a counter combo.
Lucarescu lands the left hand.
Lucarescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Lucarescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boom might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lucarescu takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
Lucarescu tries to bum rush Boom with a series of wild strikes but Boom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucarescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucarescu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boom's head backwards.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom misses with a wild combination.
Lucarescu blocks a leg kick.
Lucarescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Lucarescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Boom lands a right hook to the body.
Boom lands a nice shot to the body.
Lucarescu jabs Boom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boom.
Lucarescu moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucarescu lands a right hook to the body.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Lucarescu's shoulder, as Lucarescu tries to avoid the shot.
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom lands a nice shot that snaps Lucarescu's head back.
#T4#
Lucarescu throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucarescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucarescu moves out of range as Boom strikes.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Lucarescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Boom throws a hook to the side of Lucarescu's head but Lucarescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucarescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
An attempted straight right counter from Boom misses the target.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Lucarescu is out of range.
Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucarescu misses with a body shot.
Lucarescu throws a body punch but Boom moves out of range.
Lucarescu connects with a right hand. Boom shakes it off.
Boom misses with a hook. Lucarescu ducked under it nicely.
Lucarescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mircea Lucarescu really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Lucarescu staying out of range there.
Boom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lucarescu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lucarescu looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.
Boom throws the left hand but Lucarescu avoids the punch easily.
Lucarescu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucarescu lands a jab to the nose.
Lucarescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom misses the jab.
Lucarescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucarescu.
Lucarescu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Lucarescu misses its intended target.
Lucarescu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Boom does no damage.
Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Boom misses.
Lucarescu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Lucarescu cracks Boom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucarescu scores with a nice head shot.
Lucarescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucarescu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
Lucarescu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucarescu misses with a body shot.
Boom appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucarescu misses the shot to the body.
Lucarescu misses with a left hand
and Boom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucarescu thinking.
Lucarescu ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Lucarescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Boom throws the left hand but Lucarescu avoids the punch easily.
Boom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lucarescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Boom misses with a hook
and Lucarescu counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucarescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Lucarescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom throwing a counter right hand but Lucarescu manages to avoid it.
Lucarescu misses with a combination
and Boom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lucarescu scores with a jab to the body.
Lucarescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boom doesn't seem bothered though.
Lucarescu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lucarescu swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
A lazy left from Lucarescu finds it's target.
Lucarescu defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lucarescu moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom lands a head shot.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Lucarescu's shoulder, as Lucarescu tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucarescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Boom swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Lucarescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucarescu.
Lucarescu cracks Boom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lucarescu finds it's way round the side to connect with Boom's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucarescu ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucarescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Lucarescu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Lucarescu moved out of range.
Lucarescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Boom is just out of range.
Lucarescu defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Lucarescu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Boom throws a shot from downtown. Lucarescu moves away and avoids it.
Boom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucarescu throws a right and a left that Boom avoids nicely.
Lucarescu slips under a jab.
Lucarescu cracks Boom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boom misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucarescu counters with a straight right hand.
Lucarescu ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Lucarescu misses with a body shot
and Boom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Lucarescu misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Boom.
Lucarescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
Boom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom cracks Lucarescu with a good jab.
Lucarescu swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that DJ Boom will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lucarescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucarescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom moves out of range as Lucarescu strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Boom misses the target.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucarescu jabs Boom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lucarescu throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Boom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lucarescu. That did some damage!
Boom connects with a nice looking jab.
Lucarescu scores with a jab to the body.
Boom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucarescu blocks a jab.
Lucarescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
Lucarescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Boom.
Lucarescu misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Lucarescu slips under a jab.
Lucarescu takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
Boom throws a looping overhand right but Lucarescu ducks down to avoid it.
Lucarescu slips a straight right by Boom.
Lucarescu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boom with a body shot.
Lucarescu ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Nice defenses there by Lucarescu.
Lucarescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Lucarescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom misses with a two punch combination.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucarescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Lucarescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Boom misses its target.
Boom takes a swing at Lucarescu's ribcage but misses.
Boom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lucarescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
#T2#
Lucarescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Boom misses.
Boom moves away from the strike by Lucarescu.
Boom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boom takes one to the chin there.
Lucarescu lands a nice hook to Boom's body. Boom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom throws a series of punches but Lucarescu avoids them all with ease.
Lucarescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom misses with a straight left.
Lucarescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Lucarescu does it's job there.
Boom throws a hook but Lucarescu blocks it.
Boom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lucarescu misses with a body shot.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lucarescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom throws a body punch but Lucarescu moves out of range. #T3#
Lucarescu scores with a nice head shot.
Lucarescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucarescu slips a straight right by Boom.
Lucarescu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom throws the left hand but Lucarescu avoids the punch easily.
Lucarescu defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Lucarescu does it's job there.
Boom lands with a good body shot.
Lucarescu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom misses with a shot to the body
and Lucarescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Boom.
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!
Boom throws a combination that misses
and Lucarescu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boom thinking.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Lucarescu moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A jab from Boom does it's job there.
Boom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucarescu at a distance.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
Boom scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Lucarescu misses
and Boom counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucarescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lucarescu's head.
Boom throws a hook but Lucarescu blocks it.
Lucarescu jabs Boom right on the nose. Boom blinks but takes it well.
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucarescu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Lucarescu. Those never looked like landing.
Lucarescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucarescu. Boom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucarescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Boom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Boom!
DJ Boom retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking DJ Boom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GK 132 - Boom vs Hughes 2
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes misses with a few strikes there.
Boom connects with the punch.
Boom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Boom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boom scores with a shot to the body.
Boom slips a jab from Hughes.
Hughes lands with a right hand.
Hughes throws out a powerful jab.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Hughes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut lands for Boom. That snapped Hughes's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hughes.
Boom throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom throws a nice looking combination but Hughes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Boom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom cracks Hughes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range. #T1#
Boom lands with a nice combination. Hughes backs away looking to recover.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boom's waist but Boom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
A jab from Hughes misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Boom misses its target.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boom backs up against the cage.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Hughes.
Boom moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom scores with a nice right hand.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes lunges at Boom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boom's hand.
Hughes throws a jab when Boom was well out of range.
Boom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boom has time to react.#TD2#
Boom gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Boom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boom is controlling Hughes's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes postures up in Boom's guard and throws a big left but Boom blocks it. #T3#
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hughes trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughes postures up in Boom's guard and throws a big left but Boom blocks it.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Boom is pulling down on Hughes's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes 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.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boom with a hook.
Hughes throws the left hand but Boom avoids the punch easily.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DJ Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Hughes.
Sloppy strikes from Hughes. Those never looked like landing.
Hughes misses with a hook
and Boom counters with a left and a right that stings Hughes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom lands with a nice body punch.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Boom went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boom.
Good standup being displayed there by Boom as he connects with a hook.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
Hughes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
Boom throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Hughes feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Boom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boom throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hughes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Boom throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
A shot to the liver by Hughes. Beautiful body shot.
Boom lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Hughes throws the left hand but Boom avoids the punch easily.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DJ Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
Hughes throws a series of strikes that have Boom backpedaling.
Boom jabs Hughes right on the nose. Hughes blinks but takes it well.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Boom is out of range.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
Hughes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boom on the side of the head.
Hughes moves out of range as Boom strikes.
Hughes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hughes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom connects with a right hand. Hughes shakes it off.
Boom blocks a jab.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Boom digs a good hook to Hughes's body.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Boom sprawls well.
It looked like Boom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hughes.#T2#
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Hughes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Boom.
A little jabbing left from Hughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Hughes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hughes cracks Boom with a good jab.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt - Boom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DJ Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Hughes.
Boom lands a glancing blow to the side of Hughes's head.
Boom takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Hughes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hughes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hughes throws the left hand but Boom avoids the punch easily.
Hughes defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes cracks Boom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Boom's head but Boom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hughes throws the left hand but Boom avoids the punch easily.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Hughes tries to counter it with a takedown but Boom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Boom throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Boom throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes scores with a jab. Boom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hughes works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Hughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Boom blocks a jab.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Boom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hughes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom misses the jab.
Boom moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Boom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hughes scores with a nice right hand.
Hughes lands a glancing blow to the side of Boom's head.
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronson Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Hughes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boom defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Boom slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
Boom connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Boom finds it's target.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Boom throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hughes misses with a hook
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boom back to the cage. Hughes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Boom scores with a jab to the body.
Boom stuns Hughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Hughes.
Boom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Boom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom connects with a body shot that sends Hughes's belly button to the back.
Hughes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
Boom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
Boom takes one 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!
Hughes throws the kick towards the body but Boom avoids it.#T2#
Boom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boom duly obliges.
Boom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom takes one to the chin there.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hughes thinking.
Hughes moves out of range as Boom strikes.
Boom misses with a left hand
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boom misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom misses with a few strikes there.
Boom throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Boom.
Hughes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Hughes misses with a few strikes there.
Boom misses with a looping right.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom catches Hughes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Boom misses with a few strikes there.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Hughes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Hughes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boom in his tracks.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DJ Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Hughes.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Hughes gets a double leg takedown into Boom's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boom is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Boom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boom looking to pass the guard.
Boom is looking to pass into half guard but Hughes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hughes is in guard.#REVB#
Hughes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boom is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but DJ Boom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes connects with the punch.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boom as he avoids it easily.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom lands a nice hook to Hughes's body. Hughes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Boom scores with a one two! Hughes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hughes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boom.
Boom lands a glancing blow to the side of Hughes's head.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Boom counters with a nice body shot.
Boom misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Boom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boom tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boom!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes sizes up Boom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hughes lands with a straight right. Boom didn't see that one coming.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Boom.
Donk. Hughes catches Boom right on the button with a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Boom scores with a four punch combination!
Boom throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes blocks a jab.#T2#
Hughes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hughes.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Hughes scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Boom misses. #CL2#
Hughes takes the fight into the clinch.
Hughes has Boom pressed against the cage.
Come on Hughes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Boom manages to break the clinch.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.#T3#
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boom tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boom to the ground. Boom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DJ Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Hughes.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Boom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hughes doesn't seem phased though.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes avoids the body shot from Boom.
Hughes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boom is able to avoid easily.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes scores with a hook.
Hughes lands a high kick!
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boom is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Boom circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom slips under a jab.#T4#
Boom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Boom.
Hughes misses with a double jab
and Boom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hughes thinking.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hughes throws a right hand that Boom ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom also avoids with ease.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boom but Boom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Boom misses.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boom defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Boom had his way with Bronson Hughes in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hughes throws a right hand that Boom ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom also avoids with ease.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a double jab.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Hughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hughes slips under a jab from Boom.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Boom works the jab nicely.#T1#
Boom misses with the combination.
Hughes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boom in his tracks.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boom sprawls well. Boom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
and Boom counters with a nice body shot.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Boom scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Hughes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boom controlling the position for now.
Boom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Boom is working away.
Boom wants to get back to full guard.
Boom is working hard here to advance position.
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!
Boom works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom is pulling down on Hughes's head to control his posture.
Hughes trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hughes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boom's guard.
Hughes trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom.
Boom is positioning himself well to prevent Hughes advancing to mount.
Hughes thows a huge punch but Boom dodges it nicely.
Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
Boom wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Hughes working Boom over with strikes.
Hughes working Boom over with strikes.
Boom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boom managing to control the position.
Bronson Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Boom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hughes cracks Boom with a solid left hand.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boom being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Boom!
DJ Boom retains his featherweight title!
A victorious DJ Boom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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GKNY 128 - Boom vs Pratchett
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Pratchett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pratchett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pratchett looks for the body kick but Boom saw that one coming.
Pratchett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been told by Boom's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pratchett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pratchett throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Boom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Pratchett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boom doesn't seem phased though.
Pratchett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pratchett moves away from the strike by Boom.
A little jabbing left from Pratchett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratchett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pratchett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck for Pratchett with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Boom scores with a jab to the body.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pratchett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pratchett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pratchett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boom punishes Pratchett's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Boom misses.
Boom throws a poor cross that misses
and Pratchett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Pratchett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boom at a distance.
Nice jab there from Boom.
Pratchett with a jab.
Pratchett moves away from the strike by Boom.
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!
Boom misses the jab.#T2#
Boom swinging wildly here.
Pratchett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
Pratchett throws a jab when Boom was well out of range.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom scores with a hook to the body. Pratchett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Pratchett as he connects with a hook.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Pratchett slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pratchett! But no joy.
Pratchett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boom. That did some damage!
Boom swings widly with a right hand
and Pratchett counters with a straight right hand.
Boom misses with a body punch
and Pratchett counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Boom has knocked Pratchett down with a huge combo! Boom steps away and waves a wobbly Pratchett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Pratchett is rocked!
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pratchett is still on wobbly legs! Can Boom finish him?
Pratchett misses with a hook.
Pratchett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
so Pratchett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Pratchett preventing the sweep.
Boom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pratchett seems to have recovered his senses.
Boom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pratchett pushes down on Boom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boom won't allow Pratchett to pass to mount.
Pratchett looks to land a strike but Boom avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boom being controlled here, momentarily.
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving. #T4#
Boom is trying to control the position but Pratchett postures up.
Pratchett throws an elbow that misses. Boom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pratchett's guard. Nice move by Boom!#REVR#
Boom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pratchett is trying to keep Boom in close.
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 DJ Boom will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pratchett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pratchett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boom is avoiding damage well.
Pratchett is working Boom over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
What's Boom going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Boom is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett tries to score with some ground and pound. Boom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pratchett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pratchett.
Pratchett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Boom sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pratchett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boom defending well though.
Pratchett is keen to just control but Boom is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Pratchett is working for a kimura but Boom is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Pratchett seems to be looking for submissions.
Boom wants to improve his position but Pratchett is controlling well.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boom wants to control but Pratchett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boom has his hands clasped together around Pratchett's back. He's all about the action.
Boom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pratchett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pratchett's back!
Boom slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pratchett trying to control the position but Boom manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Pratchett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Pratchett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pratchett is looking to escape.
Pratchett can't escape the position.
Boom controlling from the full mount.
Pratchett is trying desperately to improve position.
Boom controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pratchett can't escape the position.
Pratchett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pratchett gets back to full guard.
Boom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pratchett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boom has managed to get both his arms back between Pratchett's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Pratchett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Boom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pratchett moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pratchett.
Boom throws a body punch but Pratchett moves out of range.
Pratchett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pratchett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pratchett.
Pratchett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pratchett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Boom misses with a hook.
Pratchett throws out a counter right but Boom avoids it with no problem.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Pratchett uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom misses with a shot to the body
and Pratchett counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom throws a right and a left that Pratchett avoids nicely.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Pratchett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boom's sensitive parts.
Boom throws a right hand that misses
and Pratchett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pratchett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Pratchett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Pratchett.
Pratchett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pratchett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pratchett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pratchett.
Pratchett misses with a straight right.
Pratchett keeps Boom at a distance using the push kick.
Pratchett looks for a takedown but Boom sprawls well.
Pratchett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pratchett misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Pratchett lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pratchett.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
A jab from Boom misses.
Nice cross by Boom.
Boom moves forwards but Pratchett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pratchett lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Pratchett misses its intended target.
Pratchett throws a hook but Boom avoids it easily.
Boom throws a hook but Pratchett blocks it.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Pratchett falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Pratchett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pratchett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
Pratchett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Boom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pratchett.
A little jabbing left from Pratchett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pratchett throws a poor cross that misses
and Boom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pratchett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Pratchett throws a sloppy head kick and Boom moves out of range easily.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Pratchett is just out of range.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Pratchett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pratchett misses with a straight right.
Boom cracks Pratchett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Pratchett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boom!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but DJ Boom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Pratchett connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Pratchett.
Pratchett connects with a body shot.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Pratchett looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boom connects with a single shot there.
Boom jabs at Pratchett's body.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett scores with a hook to the body. Boom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pratchett misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
Boom is looking for a counter combo.
Boom misses with a hook. Pratchett ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Pratchett misses its intended target. #T1#
Pratchett connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pratchett throws a right hand that misses
and Boom counters with a right hand to the body.
Pratchett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pratchett shoots and misses
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Boom throws a hook but Pratchett blocks it.
Pratchett scores with a jab. Boom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom scores with a shot to the body.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DJ Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
Pratchett dodges the punch combination from Boom.
Boom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pratchett.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Boom blocks the leg kick.
Boom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pratchett circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pratchett darts in looking for a takedown but Boom gets double underhooks and turns Pratchett into the cage.
Pratchett ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Pratchett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pratchett's head.
Pratchett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pratchett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pratchett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
A shot to the liver by Boom. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boom napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pratchett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Pratchett is putting a hurting on Boom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pratchett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pratchett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boom can't do much from the bottom here.
Boom tries to buck Pratchett off but Pratchett is having none of it.
Pratchett trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom.
Pratchett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Pratchett lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Pratchett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pratchett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pratchett wants to take a breather but Boom is having none of it.
Boom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pratchett lands a couple of digs.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that DJ Boom will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Boom.
Pratchett misses with a low kick.
Pratchett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pratchett.
Pratchett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
Pratchett connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pratchett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pratchett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pratchett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Pratchett defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom cracks Pratchett with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Pratchett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boom was covering up waiting for the punch and Pratchett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pratchett throwing strikes but missing.
Boom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pratchett scoring with some ground and pound.
Luke Pratchett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pratchett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boom trying to control the position.
Pratchett throws a big right hand that misses.
Boom is trying to control the position but Pratchett postures up.
Pratchett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pratchett is looking to work some ground and pound but Boom has wrist control.
Boom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pratchett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Pratchett does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A lazy left from Pratchett finds it's target.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Pratchett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pratchett counters with a straight right hand.
Boom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom swings widly with a right hand
and Pratchett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pratchett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Pratchett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pratchett lands with a cross.
Pratchett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Pratchett counters with a thumping low kick.
Boom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pratchett misses with a looping left.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pratchett.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Pratchett moved out of range.
Pratchett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Boom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pratchett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Booms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pratchett misses the shot to the body.
Pratchett scores with a nice strike.
Boom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pratchett misses with a hook
and Boom counters with a series of strikes. Pratchett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pratchett.
Pratchett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Pratchett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... DJ Boom!
DJ Boom is the new featherweight champion!
DJ Boom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GKNY 125 - Boom vs Wills
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Boom takes one to the side of the head.
Wills walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom misses with a left hand
and Wills counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom throws a nice looking combination but Wills bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DJ Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wills throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boom digs a good body shot into Wills's ribs.
Boom takes a swing at Wills's ribcage but misses.
Wills was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wills throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Wills slips the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wills 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.
Boom misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Wills throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wills counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wills's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wills throws a jab when Boom was well out of range.
Boom lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Wills shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boom tries to get to full guard but Wills has control of the leg.
Wills is looking to take a break and control but Boom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boom is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Boom has his hands clasped together around Wills's back. He's all about the action.
Wills wants to take a breather but Boom is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wills is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boom keeping hold of Wills's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wills throws a lazy uppercut
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom misses with a looping left.#T3#
Boom connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom misses with a body shot
and Wills counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Boom misses with a shot to the body
and Wills counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boom thinking.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Boom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wills throws a front kick aimed at Boom's knee but Boom avoids it well.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Wills shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boom trying to control the position.
Wills wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving. #T4#
Boom has control of Wills's left arm, preventing Wills from doing any damage.
Boom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wills puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom trying to control but Wills postures up.
Boom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wills's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wills's back!
Boom controls the action.
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 DJ Boom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Boom's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wills scores with a leg kick.
Wills lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wills moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Boom finds it's target.
Wills is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
Good standup being displayed there by Boom as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom throws a right and a left that Wills avoids nicely.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Wills on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Wills slips under a jab from Boom.
Wills smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Wills.
Wills throws a combination. Boom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice straight punches there by Wills. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wills.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wills. Boom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wills backs up against the cage.
Boom looks to land a combination. Wills sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wills misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Boom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom misses with a two punch combination.
Boom throws the left hand but Wills avoids the punch easily.
Wills swings widly with a right hand
and Boom counters with a two punch combo.
Wills on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wills is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Wills misses with a right hand
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Wills looks to land a right hand but Boom moved out of range.
Boom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wills.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wills misses with a looping right.
Boom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wills getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom scores with a shot to the body.
Boom throws a hook but Wills avoids it easily.
Boom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wills's head.
Boom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wills moves forwards but Boom connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Boom misses with a left hand
and Wills counters with a stiff right hand.
Wills keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills.
Boom thuds a left hand into Wills's body.
Wills staying out of range there.
Wills throws an off balance right hand
and Wills takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
Boom misses with an uppercut
letting Wills counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Wills.
Wills fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Wills throws a body punch but Boom moves out of range.
Wills avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wills misses with a hook
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
DJ Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Wills.
Wills slips under a jab.
Boom moves away from the strike by Wills.
Boom throws a poor cross that misses
and Wills counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills.
Boom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wills can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wills on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom misses with a looping right.
Wills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Boom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Boom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom misses with a jab to the body
enabling Wills to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Wills uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Wills on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wills.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Wills moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom misses with a hook. Wills ducked under it nicely.
Boom stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Boom misses its target.
Boom lands a nice shot that snaps Wills's head back.
Wills moves forwards but Boom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Wills finds it's target.
Wills feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boom's calf.
Wills misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Wills ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Wills moves out of range of the strikes.
Wills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom lands a jab to the nose.
Boom walks into a stiff left hand from Wills.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wills attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Wills.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Boom. That snapped Wills's head back.
Wills uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Nice jab there from Boom.
Wills throws a hook to the side of Boom's head but Boom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wills bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boom's head backwards.
Wills misses with a wild body shot.
Boom staying out of range there.
Wills scores with a nice head shot.
Boom scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Boom misses.
Boom throws a right hand that misses
and Wills counters with a straight right hand.
Wills lands a nice shot that snaps Boom's head back.
#ROC2#
Boom is rocked!
Boom throws out a loose jab but Wills uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Boom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Boom swings for the body but Wills moves out of range.
Boom seems to have got his legs back now.
Wills has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wills moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills slips a straight right by Boom.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Wills.
Wilson Wills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wills throws out the jab.
Wills lands with a cross.
Wills closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wills looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.
Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wills to score with a decent uppercut.
Wills connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boom's hands.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Wills slips the punch.
Wills staying out of range there.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Wills uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Wills.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wills.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom scores with a sloppy right hand. Wills should have avoided that one.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wills let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boom throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wills counter with a right hand.
Wills throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Wills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wills swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Wills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Wills - just one landing. #TD2#
Wills manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boom on his heels. He'll look to pass Boom's guard now, I'm sure.
Boom pulls Wills in close to his closed guard and prevents Wills from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilson Wills.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Boom!
After winning the bout, DJ Boom 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:
GKNY 121-Mencken/Gumption III
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Letang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Letang moves in looking to clinch but Boom pushes him off.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Letang moved out of range.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Letang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
Boom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Letang 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.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Letang fails with a takedown attempt.
Letang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Letang defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom misses with a looping right.
Pierre Letang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom cracks Letang on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Letang falls backwards against the cage. Boom follows up with more strikes that drop Letang to his knees. Boom keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Letang! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Boom!
A victorious DJ Boom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GKNY 118 - Man vs Funk II
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Boom.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
Boom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom misses with a wild combination.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom misses with a looping left.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
Boom keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom throws a lazy uppercut
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Boom will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by McGregor.#T1##CL2#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boom, pushing him back against the ropes.
Boom tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGregor.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boom tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Boom is blocking nicely.
Boom lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Boom tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position.
Boom lands with a left to the head.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boom's efforts to push away.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boom blocks an uppercut.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Boom is blocking nicely.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Boom.
McGregor pushes Boom back against the ropes and lands a 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!
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Boom blocks it.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Boom breaks the clinch.
Boom throws a jab when McGregor was well out of range.
Boom looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
Jab by Boom.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boom.#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Boom finish him?
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Boom counters with a crisp right that sends McGregor to the canvas! Boom follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Boom!
DJ Boom thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GKNY 112 - Man vs Funk
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Hughes cracks Boom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hughes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boom is looking to improve his position.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Boom is working away.
Hughes is looking to advance position but Boom won't allow it.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boom gets back to full guard.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Hughes trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Hughes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes connects with a couple of short punches.
Boom is pulling down on Hughes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hughes, at least for the moment.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Boom has wrist control.#T2#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Hughes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Boom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes won't allow Boom to sweep him here.
Boom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hughes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom lands with a nice body punch.
Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes walks into a straight right hand from Boom.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom punishes Hughes's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Boom does it's job there.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Boom moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Hughes counters with a quick kick to the body but Boom blocks it.
Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom lands a jab-cross combination.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Hughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Boom throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes with a jab.
Hughes scores with a jab.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boom finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Boom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
Boom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Boom.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Boom dominated that round.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Hughes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boom on his heels. He'll look to pass Boom's guard now, I'm sure.
Boom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes postures up in Boom's guard and throws a big left but Boom blocks it.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Boom blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes being controlled here momentarily.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boom is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea.
Boom looking for a sweep. Not yet Boom, not yet.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Hughes throws a strike but Boom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hughes is trying to keep Boom in close.
Hughes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boom is now in half guard. #T2#
Boom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hughes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hughes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boom's back!
Hughes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Even with his hooks in, Hughes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hughes keeps control of the position as Boom tries to break free.
Boom trying to control the hands but Hughes breaks the grip.
Boom covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hughes cracks Boom with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Boom from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hughes missing with punches from the back. #T3#
Hughes misses with an elbow to the head.
Hughes looking to hold on to the position here but Boom rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boom pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boom looking for a sweep. Not yet Boom, not yet.
Boom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Boom content to stall in guard here.
Boom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronson Hughes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Boom.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Boom lands with a nice body punch.
Hughes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Boom lands a jab to Hughes's midsection.
Boom lands a nice looking body shot.
Hughes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Hughes throws a hook but Boom avoids it easily.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Boom sees it coming and moves out of range.
DJ Boom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hughes's hands.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Boom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughes. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom lands a head shot.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boom jabs Hughes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Boom moves out of range of the body kick from Hughes.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Hughes swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Boom slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
Boom lands with an overhand left.
Boom slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hughes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boom lands a jab to the head.
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Boom's head but Boom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Boom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Hughes lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hughes or perhaps it was just good defense by Boom, which made it look bad.
Boom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Boom blocks a jab.
Boom sizes up Hughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Boom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Boom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
A nice side step and Boom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Hughes slips a jab from Boom.
Boom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hughes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hughes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
Boom with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hughes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Boom.
Boom cracks Hughes with an open hand slap.
Hughes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hughes connects with a jab.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Boom, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Boom against the cage but Boom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Boom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Boom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Boom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Boom!
DJ Boom seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GKNY 107 - Durden vs Tsoi
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Frazier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Frazier counters with a right hand to the body.
Boom lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Rhys Frazier has been cut.
Frazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Boom ducks right into an uppercut from Frazier.
Frazier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Frazier counters with a nice body shot.
Boom misses with a straight right.
DJ Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Frazier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier throws a counter combo.
Boom throws a hook to the side of Frazier's head but Frazier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A big right from Frazier misses.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frazier flicks out a counter leg kick but Boom steps away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frazier jabs at Boom's body.
Boom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Frazier is rocked!
Frazier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Frazier wants to counter with a clinch but Boom pushes him away.
Frazier scores with the left hand. Boom knows he should have avoided that one.
Boom steps in with a hook that catches Frazier right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Boom follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Frazier looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Boom!
Our winner, DJ Boom, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GKNY 102 - Guk vs McGuire
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Boom avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor misses the jab.
Boom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
Boom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice body punch from Boom.
The crowd cheers as Boom lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGregor doesn't seem phased though.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor is looking for the big counter here.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Boom doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! McGregor crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in McGregor's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Boom!
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Event:
MFN 343: Piranha
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Dub throws a body kick that misses
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Nikki Dub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dub misses the shot to the body.
Dub throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dub moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom misses with a right hand
and Dub counters with a good, hard body kick but Boom shrugs it off.
Dub lands a head kick. Boom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boom misses with a lunging right hand
and Dub counters with a nice body shot.
Crunch! Dub slams his shin into Boom's torso.
Dub misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dub counters with a thumping low kick.
Dub lands a nice hook to Boom's body. Boom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dub slips a jab from Boom.
Despite the aggression on Dub's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Dub lands with a kick to the temple. Boom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Dub scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1#
Boom ducks right into an uppercut from Dub.
Dub throws a sloppy head kick
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dub uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boom has time to react.
Dub takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dub lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dub moves out of range as Boom strikes.
Dub scores with a nice right hand.
Boom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Dub lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boom will feel that in the morning.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dub moves away.
Dub walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Dub lands a jab-cross combination.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dub moves away.
Dub steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Dub closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Dub is rocked!
Dub throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boom's head.#ROC2#
Boom is rocked!
Dub is still on wobbly legs! Can Boom finish him?
Dub defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Boom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
A jab from Boom misses.
As Boom backs off Dub throws a huge counter combo but Boom manages to avoid it all.
Boom seems to have got his legs back now.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Dub sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Dub misses its intended target.
Dub has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dub misses with a wild combination.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Dub slips the punch.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Dub sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dub throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boom's head.
Dub seems to have recovered his senses.
Dub throws a shot to the body.
Boom lands with an overhand left.
Boom lands with an uppercut that bounces Dub off the cage and back into range.
Dub misses with a kick to the body.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dub throws a series of punches but Boom moves out of range.
Dub with a nice cross.
Dub feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Booms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dub throws a right and a left that Boom avoids nicely.
Dub connects with a body shot.#T3#
Dub lands with a hook. Boom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dub. That's going to slow Boom down.
Dub swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Boom blocks a head kick by Dub.
Dub lands a jab to Boom's midsection.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Dub was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dub throws a head kick that misses
and Boom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dub keeps Boom at a distance using the push kick.
Boom lands with a good body shot.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dub sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dub is looking for the big counter here.
Boom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Boom misses with a straight right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dub - the referee stops the clock and Boom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dub. Boom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dub scores with a push kick.
Dub uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.#T4#
Dub throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dub scores with a jab.
Boom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dub throws a combination. Boom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dub gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Boom gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Boom!
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Event:
VCL Fight Night: 34
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Faber clinches up against the cage.
Boom struggles to land a body shot inside as Faber controls his hands.
Faber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Faber blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boom.
Faber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faber has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boom after a bit of a struggle.
Faber displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boom up against the cage.
Faber blocking some punches.
Faber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Faber.
Nice body punch from Faber.
Faber throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Faber fails to land.
Boom tries to break the clinch but Faber is controlling the position.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Faber.
A short uppercut from Faber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber misses with some punches.
#T1#
Faber blocking some punches.
Boom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Faber tries to throw a body punch but Boom avoids it by throwing Faber back against the cage.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Faber.
Faber working aggressively here.
Boom lands a shoulder strike.
Faber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boom.
A right hand to the body from Boom.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Faber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faber is trying to drag Boom to the mat but Boom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Faber is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Boom is trying to force a seperation but Faber has the dominant position.
Faber taking a breather.
Faber taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boom can't break the clinch.
Faber has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DJ Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Faber.
Faber displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boom up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Faber.
A frustrated look appears on Boom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boom is trying to stall.
Boom working aggressively here.
Boom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Faber.
#T3#
Boom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Faber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Booms head.
Faber misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Faber looking to slow down the pace here.
Boom misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boom digs a right hand into Faber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faber's gas tank.
Faber tries to work over Boom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faber looking to stall.
#T4#
The referee calls for Faber to work.
Faber blocking some punches.
Boom lands a nice uppercut.
Faber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faber slowing the pace effectively.
Faber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faber is trying to stall.
Boom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boom is trying to maintain a safe position but Faber gets an underhook and turns Boom into the cage.
Faber keeps control of Boom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boom dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Faber has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Boom.
Boom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 DJ Boom will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Faber slips a jab and a cross from Boom.
Boom throws a shot to the body.
Boom throws a shot from downtown. Faber moves away and avoids it.
Faber wants to counter the offense by Boom and move into the clinch position.
Faber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Faber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
Boom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faber can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Faber forces Boom back against the cage and clinches.
Faber blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Boom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faber closes the distance and clinches up with Boom, looking for a takedown. Faber pushes Boom against the cage but Boom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Faber moves into the clinch.
Boom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Boom tries a body shot but Faber blocks it.
Faber wants a takedown but no success here.
Boom struggles to land a body shot inside as Faber controls his hands.
Faber throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom pushes Faber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Faber fails to land.
Faber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
Boom is looking to break free of the clinch but Faber has double underhooks.
Boom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faber looking for a takedown.
DJ Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Faber.
Faber has Boom pressed against the cage, preventing Boom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faber pressing his opponent against the cage.
Faber slows down the pace here.
Faber continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Boom is looking to break free of the clinch but Faber has double underhooks. #BC#
Boom manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Boom throws a hook but Faber blocks it.#CL2#
Faber gets a clinch.
Boom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boom is working Faber over against the cage.
Faber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faber blocks a body shot from Boom.
Faber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boom tries to break the clinch but Faber is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Boom fails to land.
DJ Boom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faber swings wildly with an uppercut but Boom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faber blocks a body shot from Boom.
Faber stalling in the clinch.
Boom is trying to force a seperation but Faber has the dominant position.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Faber uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Faber misses with some punches.
Faber taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Faber.
Faber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Boom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faber blocking some punches.
Faber blocking some punches.
Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faber's elbow.
Faber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boom tries to break the clinch but Faber is controlling the position.
Faber keeps control of Boom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faber blocks an uppercut.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boom struggles to land a body shot inside as Faber controls his hands.
Boom stops a takedown attempt from Faber.
Boom lands a shot to the body.
Faber is breathing heavily.#T4##BC#
Boom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom cracks Faber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Faber's head backwards.#ROC#
Faber is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faber.
Faber is still on wobbly legs! Can Boom finish him?
Boom throws a shot from downtown. Faber moves away and avoids it.
Faber moves out of range of the strikes.
Faber ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Faber seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Faber pushes Boom up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Boom breaks from the clinch.
Faber tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Faber to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Faber looks to clinch but Boom throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Faber taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). DJ Boom!
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Event:
VCL Champions: 15
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A cross from Boom lands.
Benson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benson misses with a takedown #KD#
and Boom counters with a nice right hand that sends Benson toppling to the canvas! Benson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Boom finish him?!#ROC#
Benson is rocked!
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!
Boom batters Benson with a massive right followed by a huge left! Benson is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Boom lands a final crushing right hand to drop Benson to the mat with a gruesome thud! Boom is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DJ Boom!
The defeated James Benson had this to say: 'Great fight tonight.I Wish the best of luck to my opponent for his future...'.
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