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Event:
KFC 31: Steve vs Mumba
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Bootier ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. Bootier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frank scores with a shot to the body.
Bootier misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Bootier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bootier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frank misses with an uppercut.
Bootier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frank works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Frank looks to land a right hand but Bootier moved out of range.
Bootier blocks a jab.
Bootier tries to counter by clinching up but Frank breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Bootier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bootier postures up in Frank's guard and throws a big left but Frank blocks it.
Bootier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bootier.
Bootier 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.
Bootier postures up in Frank's guard and throws a big left but Frank blocks it.
Bootier throws a big elbow that misses.
Bootier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bootier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bootier 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.
Our spies down at at Malmi Aitta inform us that Frank has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bootier trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank wants to stand and escape but Bootier is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bootier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frank can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bootier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frank is looking to stand up but Bootier isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bootier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Bootier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bootier is looking to counter with head kicks.
Frank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bootier.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Frank takes the fight into the clinch.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bootier throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank.
Frank letting Bootier take a breather here.
Bootier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bootier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Come on Bootier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bootier misses with some punches.
Bootier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frank is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Frank.
Frank blocking some punches.
Bootier throws a head punch that misses.
Bootier lands a nice uppercut.
Frank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bootier backwards.
Bootier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frank.
Bootier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bootier backwards.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Bootier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Frank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank blocks a body shot from Bootier.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bootier misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Frank.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Frank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bootier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bootier working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bootier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Bootier.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Bootier wants to take the fight to the mat but Frank manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Frank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bootier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Frank closes the distance and clinches.
Frank lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Bootier's head.
Our sources have told us that Bootier has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bootier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Bootier controls the action.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Bootier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bootier is pushing Frank up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frank misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bootier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Bootier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Frank.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bootier.
Bootier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Bootier gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bootier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Frank has hold of Bootier's hands but Bootier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bootier misses with a head shot. Frank uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bootier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bootier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Bootier from controlling successfully.
Bootier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Frank is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Bootier postures up and lands a big shot to Frank's brow.
Bootier wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Bootier content to stall in guard here.
Bootier trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bootier prevents Frank from getting back to his feet.
Bootier wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank wants to get back to his feet but Bootier is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bootier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Bootier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bootier showed some decent athleticism there.
Bootier slows the pace down in half guard.
Bootier passes to side control. #T4#
Bootier scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bootier lands an elbow.
Bootier landing strikes.
Bootier in side control, throwing shots but Frank defends.
Frank defending against the ground and pound.
Booty Bootier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frank avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bootier.
Frank pushes Bootier away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bootier gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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 Booty Bootier will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Frank lands a nice hook to Bootier's body. Bootier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Frank clinches up with Bootier and pushes him back against the cage.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank blocks a body shot from Bootier.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bootier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank misses with some punches.
Frank lands a shoulder strike.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Bootier.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bootier throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bootier stalling the fight.
Frank letting Bootier take a breather here.
Frank misses with some punches.
Darian Frank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bootier.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Bootier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank lands a right hand.
Frank is leaning against Bootier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bootier misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Bootier.
Bootier stalling the fight.
Bootier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bootier is looking to control Frank's arms but Frank gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bootier has his back to the cage.
Frank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bootier backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Bootier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Bootier fails to land.
Bootier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bootier working aggressively here.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Frank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bootier has a couple of punches blocked by Frank.
Frank working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
A short right from Frank on the inside.
Bootier prevents a body shot from Frank.
Bootier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bootier working aggressively here.
Frank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bootier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frank fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frank lands with an overhand left.#T3#
A big left from Frank misses.
Frank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Frank takes the fight into the clinch.
Frank working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Frank.
Frank prevents a body shot from Bootier.
Bootier misses with a punch to the body.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bootier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Booty Bootier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Bootier avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage. #T4#
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bootier tries to stall but Frank uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frank lands a hook that snaps the head of Bootier backwards.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank tries a body shot but Bootier blocks it.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bootier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bootier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franks head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bootier has a couple of punches blocked by Frank.
Bootier has a couple of punches blocked by Frank.
Bootier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bootier takes a shot to the head.
Frank lands with a light punch inside.
Bootier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darian Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frank 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darian Frank!
A victorious Darian Frank 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:
KFC Fight Night Helsinki
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Livity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bootier throws the left hand but Livity avoids the punch easily.
Bootier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Livity scores with a nice right hand.
Livity blocks a jab.
Bootier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bootier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Livity lands a nice hook to Bootier's body. Bootier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bootier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Livity avoids the head kick by Bootier.
Livity lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bootier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Livity.
Bootier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Livity sizes up Bootier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Livity cracks Bootier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Livity misses the body punch
and Bootier counters with an inside leg kick.
Livity looks to throw the jab but Bootier is out of range.
Bootier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Bootier.
Bootier is looking to counter the offense by Livity and move into the clinch.
Livity throws a hook but Bootier blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Bootier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bootier avoids the body shot from Livity.
Livity punishes Bootier's body with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Livity scores with a four punch combination!
Livity throws a hook but Bootier avoids it easily.
Livity slips under a jab from Bootier.
Livity 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.
Bootier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson Livity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Livity throws a poor cross that misses
and Bootier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Livity scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Livity is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Livity throws a right hand that misses
and Bootier counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bootier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Livity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bootier moves away.#T2#
Livity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bootier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Livity's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Good exchange - Bootier coming out on top.
Bootier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bootier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Livity.
Livity lands with an overhand left.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Livity enables Bootier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Livity manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bootier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bootier is in close to Livity's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bootier connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Livity working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bootier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bootier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bootier distracts Livity with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bootier landing some decent shots from guard.
Bootier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Livity is looking for a triangle but Bootier pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Livity throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bootier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Livity escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bootier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bootier trying to control the position from guard on top but Livity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bootier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bootier stands up over Livity, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4##SUB2#
Livity is looking for a triangle but Bootier pushes his legs off easily.
Bootier trying to control but Livity is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Livity escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bootier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bootier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bootier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Livity working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bootier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bootier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bootier is in close to Livity's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Livity keeping moving, preventing Bootier from controlling successfully.
Bootier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Livity dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Livity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Livity fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Livity takes a swing at Bootier's ribcage but misses.
Jackson Livity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Livity misses with a jab, cross combination.
Livity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bootier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson Livity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Livity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Livity throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Livity misses.
Livity fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livity lands with a hook. Bootier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Livity connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bootier momentarily.
Livity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bootier.
Bootier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Livity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Livity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Livity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Livity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bootier.
Livity throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bootier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bootier landing some decent shots from guard.
Bootier stands up over Livity, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Livity has momentary wrist control but Bootier slips an elbow through the middle.
Bootier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Livity is looking for a triangle but Bootier pushes his legs off easily.
Bootier trying to control but Livity is working from the bottom.
Bootier lands a couple of digs.
Bootier scoring with some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Livity is looking for a triangle here but Bootier uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bootier working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bootier scores with a couple of short elbows.
Livity taking a bit of punishment here - Bootier scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Livity's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bootier trying to control the action but Livity is working from the bottom.
Livity tries to buck Bootier off but Bootier is having none of it.
Bootier working the ground and pound.
Bootier wants to control but Livity is keeping him busy. #T3#
Bootier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bootier works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bootier works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Livity takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Livity can't do much from the bottom here.
Bootier lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Livity down.
#ROC#
Livity is rocked!
Livity trying to remain calm as Bootier controls from the top position.
Booty Bootier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bootier scoring with punches from side control.
Livity is still in real trouble! Can Bootier finish him?
A big shot lands for Bootier! That's hurt Livity! Will he recover? Bootier fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Booty Bootier!
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Event:
KFC 16: Kane vs Steve
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco misses with a takedown
and Bootier counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Bootier clinches up with Franco and pushes him back against the cage.
Bootier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bootier slows down the pace here.
Bootier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bootier stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bootier scores with a shoulder strike.
Bootier lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Bootier creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Franco's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Franco drops to his knees and Bootier pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Booty Bootier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Bootier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Esposito throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Bootier counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bootier winds up and cracks Esposito with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Esposito is trying to stand up here but Bootier is controlling him well.
Esposito gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Esposito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bootier is aware though and is defending well.
Esposito is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Esposito looking for a guillotine here but Bootier defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bootier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Esposito has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bootier has managed to get both his arms back between Esposito's legs - danger averted.
Esposito is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bootier cracks Esposito with a solid left hand.
Bootier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bootier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bootier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bootier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esposito is keeping the position for now.
Bootier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Esposito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bootier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bootier stands up over Esposito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bootier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bootier trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Bootier lands a couple of elbows.
Bootier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bootier with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Bootier advances to half guard.
Bootier lands with a punch from half guard.
Bootier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bootier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Esposito!
Esposito is squirming around, avoiding Bootier's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bootier scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bootier controlling the pace for now.
Bootier scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Esposito?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bootier trying to control but Esposito is having none of it. #T4#
Bootier with good strikes from the mount here!
Bootier wants to control the pace but Esposito is squirming around nicely.
Bootier with good strikes from the mount here!
Bootier with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bootier with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bootier punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bootier lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Booty Bootier dominated that 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.
#R2#
Bootier lands a jab to Esposito's midsection.
Esposito is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Bootier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bootier tries to pass to full mount but Esposito defends it.
Esposito is trying to maintain the position but Bootier is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bootier is looking to advance position but Esposito won't allow it. #T1#
Bootier drops an elbow to the side of Esposito's head.
Bootier lands with a punch from half guard.
Bootier passes to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Esposito is bucking up trying to escape but Bootier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bootier is landing with some decent strikes but Esposito is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bootier with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#
Esposito is rocked!
Bootier drops a big elbow. That's hurt Esposito! More shots from Bootier and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Booty Bootier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Silva clinches up with Bootier and pushes him back against the cage.
Bootier stalls.
Bootier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva wants a takedown.
Bootier lands with a right to the head.
Silva blocking some punches.
Bootier misses with a punch to the body.
Bootier goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Bootier gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Bootier fails to land.
Bootier working aggressively here.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bootier misses with some punches.
#T1#
Bootier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Bootier fails to land.
Bootier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.#BC2#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bootier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bootier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bootier throws a head kick that misses.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Bootier clinches with his opponent.
Silva wants a takedown.
Bootier has Silva pushed against the cage.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Bootier working aggressively here.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Bootier has double underhooks. #TD2#
Silva jumps guard.
Bootier advances position into side control!
Silva tries to bench press Bootier off him but Bootier keeps the position.
Bootier trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Bootier.#T3#
Bootier lands a nice forearm strike.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Bootier postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Bootier.
Bootier is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Silva wants to control but Bootier postures up.#T4#
Bootier working the head and body with strikes.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Bootier wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The strikes coming from Bootier are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Silva sneaks out the side door and pushes Bootier away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jab by Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bootier misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Booty Bootier dominated that round.
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#
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bootier is looking to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Bootier against the cage.
Bootier lands with a light punch inside.
Silva tries to pull guard but Bootier won't allow it.
Silva stalling.
Bootier swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bootier pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to break free but Bootier has control.
Bootier stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Booty Bootier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalil Silva.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Bootier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Bootier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Bootier, which made it look bad.
Bootier throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Khalil Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bootier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bootier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Bootier moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bootier misses the target.#CL2#
Silva has managed to clinch.
Bootier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva wants to stall.
Bootier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bootier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Come on Bootier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Bootier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bootier avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva wants to break free but Bootier has control.
Bootier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva tries to circle away but Bootier has him pinned against the cage.
Booty Bootier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bootier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bootier leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Bootier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Bootier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bootier goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bootier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bootier throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Bootier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Bootier.
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 Booty Bootier 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!
#R3#
Silva blocks a head kick by Bootier.
Bootier moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Bootier half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bootier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bootier misses the shot to the body.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Bootier misses with a looping right.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Bootier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bootier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Bootier.
Bootier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bootier wants to clinch.#T1#
Bootier misses with a wild combination.
Silva with the counter takedown but Bootier avoids it easily.#CL2#
Silva forces Bootier back against the cage and clinches.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bootier blocks it with crossed arms.
Bootier is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bootier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Booty Bootier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bootier has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Booty Bootier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalil Silva.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bootier has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Silva is stalling here.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Bootier has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Bootier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Bootier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Silva manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Bootier tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bootier trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bootier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva tries to circle away but Bootier has him pinned against the cage.
Silva looking to stall.
Bootier struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bootier up against the cage.
Khalil Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khalil Silva.
Well Bootier 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Booty Bootier!
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