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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1# Rico scores with a jab. Bou acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bou dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rico slips a straight right by Bou. Rico connects with a right hand. Bou shakes it off. Bou digs a good hook to Rico's body.
Rico lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bou throws a shot from downtown. Rico moves away and avoids it. A little jabbing left from Rico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bou throws a leg kick but Rico moved away. Bou misses with a hook
and Rico counters with a lovely shot to the body. John Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rico getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rico checks a low kick from Bou. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rico! But no joy. Rico tests Bou's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bou goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rico. Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Rico scores with a jab. Bou acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bou tries to clinch but Rico moves out of range. Bou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rico was well out of range. Poor timing from Bou. Rico scores with a nice right hand.
Rico keeps the fight on the outside. Rico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rico lands a slapping body shot.
Rico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bou doesn't seem bothered though. Bou throws a wild body kick that Rico sees coming a mile off. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rico! But no joy. Rico uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bou takes one on the button. Bou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bou takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2# Rico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Rico throws a body punch but Bou moves out of range. Rico is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Bou throws out a loose jab but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rico, as that shot connected.
Bou throws a big shot that misses. Rico digs a good body shot into Bou's ribs. Rico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bou. Rico lands with a nice body punch. Bou throws a body punch but Rico moves out of range. Rico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rico uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bou tried to score with a low kick but Rico checks it. Rico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3# Bou misses with a low kick. Bou turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rico takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bou attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Decent striking displayed by Bou there. Bou connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Rico finds it's way through Bou's defenses. Bou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rico moves away. Bou is looking to chop away at Rico's legs. Bou misses with a body kick. Rico has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Rico scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bou in his tracks. Good standup being displayed there by Rico as he connects with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bou throws out a loose jab but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Rico scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Rico scores with a decent looking hook. Rico lands a nice looking body shot.
Rico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bou was well out of range. Poor timing from Rico. Bou throws a front kick aimed at Rico's knee but Rico avoids it well. Rico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rico sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rico lands a glancing blow to the side of Bou's head. A big right from Bou misses. Bou throws a wild body kick that Rico sees coming a mile off. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rico lands a jab to the nose. Rico bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bou's head backwards. Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rico dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Bou throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rico misses with a few strikes there.
Bou throws a hook to the side of Rico's head but Rico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bou jabs Rico to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rico connects with a single shot there. Rico with a nice cross. Bou scoring well with a low kick there.
Rico connects with a jab. Bou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bou wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Rico lands with a cross. 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! Rico avoids the body shot from Bou.
Rico throws out a counter right but Bou avoids it with no problem.#T1# Rico connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bou momentarily.
Bou misses with a leg kick. Rico lands with a cross. Rico lands with a good body shot. Bou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Rico. Beautiful body shot. Rico lands a body shot.
Bou throws a lazy uppercut
and Rico counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rico checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bou takes a swing at Rico's ribcage but misses. Rico throws a body punch but Bou moves out of range. Bou tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rico manages to circle out of the way. Bou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bou connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rico sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bou throws a leg kick which misses Rico's front leg but catches the back leg as Rico tries to avoid it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rico checks a leg kick. Bou throws a lazy right hand but Rico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rico looks to score with a jab to the body but Bou is just out of range. Bou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Rico connects with a body shot. Bou throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Rico lands a jab-cross combination. Bou looks to land a body kick but Rico moved away. Bou bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bou looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3# Bou looks to throw the jab but Rico is out of range. Bou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rico has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rico lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL# Bou gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow. Bou jumps guard but Rico turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Rico is trying to break free. Rico is trying to force a seperation but Bou has the dominant position. Bou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow. Bou working aggressively here.
Bou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rico lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bou misses with a short punch on the inside. Rico lands with a right to the head. Bou misses with a body punch.
Rico lands a left hand.
#T4# Rico wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bou has him pressed against the cage. Bou prevents Rico from breaking the clinch. Bou misses with a punch on the inside.
Bou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Bou.
Rico swings wildly with an uppercut but Bou uses good head movement to avoid it. Rico tries to circle away but Bou has him pinned against the cage. Rico tries to break the clinch but Bou is controlling the position. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rico as Bou tries to tie him up. Rico lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bou tries a body shot but Rico blocks it.
Rico is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Rico wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rico is trying to break the clinch but Bou has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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! #R3# Bou scores with a shot to the body.
Rico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Rico scores with a nice head shot. Rico paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Rico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Good exchange - Rico coming out on top. John Rico seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bou throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice shot by Rico. Rico blocks a jab. Bou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rico cracks Bou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bou throws a push kick but Rico slaps the foot to one side. #T1# A kick lands to the mid section there for Bou. Rico bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bou's head backwards. Bou tries to clinch there but Rico circles away.
Bou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rico 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. Jab from Rico. Rico scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2# Bou is rocked! Bou just misses with a punch to the body.
Rico is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bou with a body shot. Rico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Oh Bou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rico works Bou's body with a nice hook. Rico moves out of range of the leg kick from Bou. Bou seems to have got his legs back now. Bou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jiko Bou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bou 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.#T2# Bou avoids the body shot from Rico.
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! Rico scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Bou throws the left hand but Rico avoids the punch easily. Bou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Good standup being displayed there by Bou as he connects with a hook. Rico gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bou takes one on the button. No joy there for Rico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bou lands a glancing blow to the side of Rico's head.#ROC# Rico is rocked! Bou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rico is still on wobbly legs! Can Bou finish him? Bou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. John Rico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rico seems to have recovered his senses.#T3# Bou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Rico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rico's head. Bou scores with a jab to the body. Rico cracks Bou with a right hand to the side of the head. Rico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rico slips under a jab from Bou. Rico avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A countering left hand to the body from Rico misses. Rico connects with a crisp jab. Rico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little jabbing left from Rico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rico connects with a single shot there. Rico checks a low kick from Bou. Bou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Rico thuds his right hand into Bou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Bou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rico looks like he wants to counter punch here. A lazy body kick from Bou and Rico counters with a straight right hand. Rico throws a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Rico there. Rico throws a shot to the body.
Rico has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bou. Rico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bou misses with a right hand and Rico counters with a straight right hand. Bou thows a left - swing and a miss! Rico lands with a hook. Bou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight! John Rico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rico 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rico! John Rico thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1# Fighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Fighter blocks a low kick nicely. Bou seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Bou lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab. Bou connects with a solid leg kick. Bou moves out of range as Fighter strikes. Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Bou. Fighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fighter moves out of range as Bou throws a body kick.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Bou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bou throws out the jab. Fighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A slapping leg kick lands for Bou.
Bou cracks Fighter with an open hand slap. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bou is looking to land body kicks. Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Fighter looks to land a left hand but Bou moved out of range nicely. Fighter slips under a jab from Bou. Fighter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL# Bou clinches up against the cage. Bou is pushing Fighter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Fighter tries a body shot but Bou blocks it.
Bou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bou digs a right hand into Fighter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fighter's gas tank. A right handed body shot lands from Fighter.
Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Bou controls his hands.
Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Bou controls the action.
Bou has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Bou misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bou as Fighter tries to tie him up. Bou works on Fighter's body with a couple of short punches. Bou misses with some punches.
Bou is leaning against Fighter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2# Fighter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bou has him pressed against the cage. Fighter tries to work over Bou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards. Fighter scores with a shoulder strike. Bou lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fighter blocks 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! Fighter stalling in the clinch.
Fighter lands a nice uppercut. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Fighter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fighter misses with a body punch.
Bou can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Bou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow. Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bou misses with a hook from the clinch. Bou misses with a punch to the body.
Bou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards. #T3# A head punch on the inside from Bou fails to land. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Fighter has Bou pressed against the cage.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fighter is keeping busy. Fighter stalling the fight.
Fighter tries a body shot but Bou blocks it.
Bou misses with a punch to the body.
Bou swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it. Fighter misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bou. Bou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter trying to stall but Bou improves his position.
Fighter tries to circle away but Bou has him pinned against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bou. #T4# Bou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bou's elbow. Bou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fighter lands with a left to the head. Bou throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter. Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bou lands a shoulder strike. Fighter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Fighter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fighter. Bou lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fighter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiko Bou dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Bou throws a solid leg kick but Fighter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bou. Bou wants to clinch. Fighter 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. Bou throws a front kick aimed at Fighter's knee but Fighter avoids it well. Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Bou ducks down to avoid it. Bou fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fighter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bou defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand. Bou feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down. Fighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bou staying out of range there.#T1# Bou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter. Bou seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Fighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bou. Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bou was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter. Fighter lands a head shot. Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Bou is just out of range. Bou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter. Fighter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Bou moves away and avoids it. Bou on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bou 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. Bou lands the left hand. Bou connects with a solid leg kick. Fighter throws a hook to the side of Bou's head but Bou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fighter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. 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! Fighter looks to throw the jab but Bou is out of range. #T2# Bou tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away.
A little jabbing left from Fighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fighter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fighter 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. Fighter misses the jab. Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bou. Bou avoids the body shot from Fighter.
Bou moves out of range as Fighter strikes. Bou swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Bou blocks a jab. A slow jab from Bou misses its intended target. Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Bou misses with a body kick. Bou scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3# Fighter checks a leg kick nicely. Fighter throws out a counter right but Bou avoids it with no problem. Bou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Bou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Bou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fighter. Bou just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Fighter takes a swing at Bou's ribcage but misses. Bou misses with a straight left. Fighter scores with a jab to the body. Bou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fighter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bou was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter. A big right from Bou misses. #T4# Fighter thuds his right hand into Bou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bou throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it. Bou misses with a kick to the body.
Fighter takes a swing at Bou's ribcage but misses. Fighter throws out a loose jab but Bou uses good head movement to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Bou drives through and clinches with Fighter against the cage.
Bou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bou misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Bou scores with a nice short uppercut. Bou looking to slow down the pace here. Fighter lands with a left to the head. Bou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Fighter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bou is keeping busy. 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 Jiko Bou will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Fighter throws a big shot that misses. An inside leg kick lands from Bou. Bou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fighter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Jab from Fighter. Donk. Bou catches Fighter right on the button with a cross. A big right from Fighter misses. Fighter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Fighter lands a glancing blow to the side of Bou's head. Fighter moves out of range of the strikes. Fighter catches Bou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fighter throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Bou counters by clinching up. Bou misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bou as Fighter tries to tie him up. #T1# Bou lands an uppercut. Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Bou controls the action.
Bou misses with a short punch on the inside. Fighter lands a nice shot to the body. Bou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Bou.
Bou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fighter lands a body punch in the clinch. Bou stalling against the cage.
Bou can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Bou blocks a body shot from Fighter. Fighter blocking some punches.
Fighter avoiding damage.
Fighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bou's elbow. #T2# Fighter is trying to maintain a safe position but Bou gets an underhook and turns Fighter into the cage. Bou throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter. Bou misses with a punch to the body.
Bou tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fighter lands with a right to the head. Fighter cracks Bou with a nice body shot. Bou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow. Bou is trying to maintain a safe position but Fighter gets an underhook and turns Bou into the cage. Bou throws a head punch that misses. Bou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiko Bou has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short right from Fighter. Bou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Bou. Fighter is working Bou over against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A head punch on the inside from Bou fails to land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fighter misses with a body punch.
Bou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Bou lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter backwards. Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Bou controls the action.
Fighter pushes Bou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Bou takes a shot to the head. Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Fighter.
A left hand lands to the body for Fighter.
Bou misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Fighter as the two fighters clinch.
Fighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bou backwards. A short body shot lands from Fighter as the two fighters clinch.
Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter can't break the clinch.
Bou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bou is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bou. #T4# Fighter looking to stall.
Fighter digs a right hand underneath Bou's ribcage. Bou let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bou stalling in the clinch but Fighter improves position. Fighter tries to work over Bou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bou is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Fighter tries a body shot but Bou blocks it.
Fighter stalling the fight.
Fighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Fighter. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bou stalling in the clinch but Fighter improves position. Fighter has Bou pushed against the cage. Bou keeps control of Fighter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Que Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Que Fighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bou 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jiko Bou! Jiko Bou tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1# Bou throws a leg kick which misses Welsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Welsh tries to avoid it. Bou clobbers Welsh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Welsh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2# Bou gets tackled into the cage by Welsh. Welsh maintains the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Bou.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Welsh backwards. Bou gets through Welsh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. 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 body shot lands from Bou.
Bou pressing his opponent against the cage. Bou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Welsh looks winded! Bou lands a body punch. Bou lands a hook to the side of the head. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bou takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Bou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1# Bou scores with a shoulder strike. Bou gets through Welsh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Bou scores with a nice short uppercut. Bou lands a body shot. Bou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bou has Welsh pushed against the cage. Bou scores with a hook to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bou. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bou. Good body shot from Bou.
Bou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bou lands a right hand. #ROC# Welsh is rocked!#TD# Bou pulls guard effortlessly. Welsh is still in real trouble! Can Bou finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Bou is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Welsh rolls with it to try and escape but Bou cranks on the arm and Welsh is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiko Bou! In defeat, Steve Welsh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fans are why I want to keep going to do better.I will learn'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# Bou slaps away a takedown attempt from Arusha, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bou seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Arusha slips under a jab from Bou. Arusha fails with a takedown attempt. Arusha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bou pinned against the cage. Bou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Bou seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Bou seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Jiko Bou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Estipo Arusha. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bou throws a wild body kick that Arusha sees coming a mile off. A little jabbing left from Arusha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arusha is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Bou throws a wild body kick that Arusha sees coming a mile off. Arusha fails with the takedown#CL# and Bou counters by clinching up. #T1# Bou misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Bou.
Bou scores with an uppercut up the middle. Arusha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bou lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bou gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arusha.
Bou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bou gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arusha.
Bou can't find room to land a body shot as Arusha controls the action.
Bou taking a breather. Bou gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arusha.
Arusha looks winded!#T2# Bou stalls. Bou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arusha trying to stall but Bou improves his position.
Bou lands a shot to the body. Bou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arusha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nice body punch from Bou - that landed with a thud.
Bou tries to throw a body punch but Arusha avoids it by throwing Bou back against the cage. Bou lands a body punch. Bou lands a body punch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right hand to the body from Bou.
#T3# Bou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bou avoiding damage.
Bou misses with a punch to the body.
Bou lands a nice shot to the body. A shot in the inside from Bou. #ROC# Arusha is rocked! Bou lands a nice shot to the body. Arusha is still on wobbly legs! Can Bou finish him? Bou lands a hook to the side of the head. Bou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Good body shot from Bou.
Bou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Bou.
Bou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Bou.
Arusha seems to have recovered his senses.#TD# Bou manages to pull guard.
Bou on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bou tries to get out of the position.#SUB# Bou has his feet on Arusha's thighs here. He's pushed Arusha off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Arusha screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiko Bou!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1# Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Bou slips the punch. Que Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A left lands for Bou. Fighter misses the jab. Bou needs to keep his hands up - Fighter had a free shot at his head there. Fighter throws a body punch but Bou moves out of range. Bou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away. Bou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Bou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bou.
Fighter misses the jab. Bou is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fighter. Bou ducks under a wild hook from Fighter. Bou half committed to a counter leg kick. Nice jab there from Fighter. #T1##CL# Bou clinches up against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Fighter looking to stall.
Fighter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bou letting Fighter take a breather here. Bou is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Fighter just leaning against Bou, taking a breather. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Que Fighter. Bou ducks under a wild hook from Fighter. Bou wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Fighter throws a sloppy body shot
and Bou counters with a good low kick that Fighter was not able to check. A jab from Fighter finds it's way through Bou's defenses. A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target. Bou tries to counter by clinching up but Fighter breaks away and moves out of range. Bou connects with a body shot that sends Fighter's belly button to the back. Fighter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Fighter misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Bou moves into the clinch. Fighter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# Bou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head. A frustrated look appears on Fighter's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Bou.
Bou lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fighter. This has been an exciting period of action! Bou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fighter is looking to control Bou's arms but Bou gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fighter has his back to the cage. Fighter is leaning against Bou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bou. Bou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Bou controls his hands.
Bou controlling the action here for a moment.
Bou can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Bou prevents a body shot from Fighter. Fighter tries to circle away but Bou has him pinned against the cage.#TD# Bou decides to pull guard. #T3# Bou has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Bou continues to stall. Bou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Bou throwing strikes from guard but Fighter blocks nicely. Bou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Bou is in close to Fighter's body, working some short punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fighter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bou controls the pace. Bou trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom. Fighter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB# Bou drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bou seems to have locked his on tight now - Fighter screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bou, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jiko Bou!
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