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Event:
SFC FN 2: Guerrero x Divac
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Bahaghari has Bones up against the cage in a clinch.
Bahaghari prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Bahaghari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Bahaghari drives through and clinches with Bones against the cage.
Bones is looking to take this one to the mat. Bahaghari prevents the takedown attempt.
Mark Bahaghari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bones. A nice glancing elbow lands by Bones. Bahaghari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bones is keeping busy.#BC# Bahaghari breaks the clinch.
Bahaghari looks to throw a body kick#TD2# and Bones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Bones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bahaghari defending well though. Bahaghari is trying to stand back up but Bones is controlling him
Bones trying to control from Bahaghari's half guard. Bahaghari has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Bones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1# Bones cracks Bahaghari with a solid left hand. Bahaghari 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. Bahaghari is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Arvins Bootcamp that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Bahaghari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bahaghari wants to stand and escape but Bones is having none of it. Bones told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Bones trying to control but Bahaghari is working from the bottom. Bones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Bones trying to control but Bahaghari is working from the bottom. Bahaghari is looking to stand up but Bones isn't so interested in that idea. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Bones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bahaghari looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bahaghari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2# Bones clinches. Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bahaghari's efforts to push away. Bahaghari stops a takedown attempt from Bones.
#BC# Bahaghari breaks from the clinch.
Bahaghari throws the left hand but Bones avoids the punch easily.#CL# Bahaghari moves into the clinch. Bones misses with a knee strike.
Bahaghari is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.#BC# Bahaghari breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL# Bahaghari has closed the distance and engaged Bones in a clinch.
Bones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bahaghari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Bones on the inside. Bones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bahaghari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Bahaghari. No joy for Bones on that attempt. #CL2# Bones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bahaghari, pushing him back against the cage. Bahaghari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Bahaghari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bahaghari prevents the takedown attempt.
Bahaghari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bones blocks it with crossed arms. Bones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD# Bahaghari decides to pull guard. Bones wants to control from the top but Bahaghari keeps moving. #SUB# Bahaghari looking for a guillotine here but Bones defends easily.
#T4# Bahaghari is wriggling around but Bones manages to pass to half guard.
Bones slips a nice elbow through Bahaghari's hands, connecting with Bahaghari's forehead. Bones working the head and body with strikes. Bahaghari is trying to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bahaghari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bones scores with a couple of nice shots. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Bahaghari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bones thows a huge punch but Bahaghari dodges it nicely.
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 Mark Bahaghari will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Bahaghari fails to land the takedown. Bahaghari misses with a wild body shot. Bones with the counter takedown but Bahaghari avoids it easily. Bahaghari throws a body punch but Bones moves out of range. #TD2# Bones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bones showed some decent athleticism there. Bones 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. Bones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bahaghari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2# Bones is working for a kimura but Bahaghari is defending it quite comfortably.
Bahaghari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1# Bahaghari is trying to stand up here but Bones is controlling him well. Bones drops an elbow to the side of Bahaghari's head. Bahaghari is looking to escape. Nice strikes from Bones there. Ground and pound from Bones. #SUB# Bahaghari actively working from the bottom here. Bahaghari is trying to maintain the position but Bones is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Bahaghari looking for submissions off his back. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bones stops Bahaghari from getting back to his feet.
Bones working Bahaghari over with strikes. Bones scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Bones scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Bones slips a nice elbow through Bahaghari's hands, connecting with Bahaghari's forehead. Bahaghari trying to control from the bottom.
Bones scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bones is nestled in close to Bahaghari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bones trying to control the action but Bahaghari is working from the bottom. Bahaghari wants to get back to his feet.#T3# Bones wants to control but Bahaghari is keeping him busy. Bones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bahaghari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Bones performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Bones lands with a punch from half guard. Bones lands with a punch from half guard. Bones is nestled in close to Bahaghari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bones has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bones connects with a nice short shot to Bahaghari's temple. Bahaghari is trying to stand up here but Bones is controlling him well. Bones lands with a punch from half guard. Bones is trying to control. Bahaghari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bahaghari wants to improve his position but Bones is controlling well.
#T4# Bones is just content to waste time from the top position. Bahaghari takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Bahaghari keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully. Bones connects with a couple of short punches. Bahaghari wants to sweep but no luck. Bones won't allow Bahaghari to get back to his feet. Bahaghari has momentary wrist control but Bones slips an elbow through the middle. Bones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bahaghari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Bones has Bahaghari up against the cage in a clinch.
Bones misses with a punch to the body.
Bones lands a hook that snaps the head of Bahaghari backwards. Bahaghari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bahaghari is trying to pull guard but Bones has him pressed against the cage. Bones is working for takedown but Bahaghari is calmly controlling the position for now. Bones wants to take the fight to the mat but Bahaghari manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Mark Bahaghari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bones. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bahaghari's efforts to push away. Bones misses with a short punch on the inside. Bones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bahaghari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bones. #T1# Bones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bahaghari after a bit of a struggle. #TD2# Bones has hold of one of Bahaghari's legs. Bahaghari is fighting the takedown attempt but Bones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2# Bones has gone for a leg lock! Bahaghari slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bones's guard.#REVR# Bones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Bahaghari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES2# Bones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bahaghari off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Bones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bahaghari pinned against the cage. Bahaghari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2# Bones shoots in and drives through. Bahaghari sprawls well.#CL2# Bones pushes Bahaghari up against the cage in a clinch. Bones wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Bahaghari's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bahaghari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bones backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Bahaghari tries to circle away but Bones has him pinned against the cage. Bahaghari is defending well against a takedown attempt. Bahaghari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bahaghari stops a takedown attempt from Bones.
#BC# Bahaghari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Bahaghari instigates a clinch. Bahaghari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bahaghari avoiding damage.
#T3# Bones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bones goes for a takedown attempt but Bahaghari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bahaghari fails to land the takedown. Bahaghari throws a big shot that misses. Bones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bahaghari pinned against the cage. Bahaghari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Bahaghari shoots in but Bones avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bahaghari gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2# and Bones counters with a single leg into guard. Bahaghari didn't expect that. #T4# Bones stands up over Bahaghari, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bones cracks Bahaghari with a solid left hand. Bones cracks Bahaghari with a solid left hand. Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bahaghari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bones works a leg free and moves into half guard. #ES# Bahaghari pushes Bones off and gets back to his feet.#CL2# Bahaghari tries to keep at a distance but Bones has taken the fight into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bahaghari tries to pull guard but Bones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bill Bones. I think Bones 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bill Bones!
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Event:
SFC 4: Fautanua x Brah
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# Shakur stalks Bones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bones's face. Bones staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT# It looks like Bill Bones has been cut. Shakur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shakur scores with a three punch combo!
Shakur tries for a takedown but Bones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shakur is defended easily by Bones. Shakur misses with a body kick. A punch combination from Shakur misses. Bones tries for a takedown but Shakur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. 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! Shakur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1# Shakur throws a series of strikes that have Bones backpedaling.
#CL2# Bones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bones. #TD2# Bones has clasped his hands together around Shakur's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Shakur regains half guard, as Bones was trying to land strikes. Bones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bones 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. Shakur is trying to maintain the position but Bones is very close to passing his half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bones throws a strike but Shakur avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2# Shakur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bones throws a strike but Shakur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2# Bones manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Bones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Bones lands a nice uppercut. Shakur wants to break free but Bones has control.
Bones tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakur shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Tyrus Shakur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bones. Bones misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2# Bones is trying to trip Shakur. He has hold of a leg but Shakur is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bones persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Bones lands a couple of digs.#T3# Shakur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Shakur doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bones with a flurry of punches that miss. Bones controls from within his opponent's guard. Bones throwing strikes from guard but Shakur blocks nicely. #SUB2# Bones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shakur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shakur has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Shakur looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Shakur throws a big right hand that misses. Shakur trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shakur distracts Bones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Bones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. A knee to the head by Bones.
Shakur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shakur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shakur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bones has him pressed against the cage. 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 Tyrus Shakur will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bill Bones's cut. That's time! Shakur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Shakur throws a head kick but Bones moves out of range.
Shakur tries a head kick but it misses.
Bones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Bones moves in looking to clinch but Shakur pushes him off. Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakur swats him away and circles back towards the center. Shakur feinted there with a counter leg kick. Shakur is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Shakur backing away here, and Bones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD# Shakur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shakur not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bones wants to get back to his feet. Shakur is looking to take a break and control but Bones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##ES2# Bones pushes Shakur off and gets back to his feet. Shakur misses with a takedown attempt - Bones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bones throws a counter combo. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Shakur appears to be looking for a big counter. Shakur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2# Bones darts in and clinches Shakur up against the cage. Bones is working for takedown but Shakur is calmly controlling the position for now. Bones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Tyrus Shakur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bones. Bones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakur is defending well. Shakur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bones is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2# Bones tries a body shot but Shakur blocks it.
Bones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakur tries for a takedown but Bones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Shakur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bones if he has to take too many more of those.
Shakur lands a lovely overhand right. Tyrus Shakur is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Bones clinches. The referee calls for Bones to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shakur is trying to drag Bones to the mat but Bones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3# Bones is looking for a takedown. Shakur is looking to break free of the clinch but Bones has double underhooks. Bones is working for takedown but Shakur is calmly controlling the position for now. Shakur is pressed up against the cage. Bones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakur down to the mat. Shakur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Shakur throws a head kick that half lands.
Bones slips a jab and a cross from Shakur.
Bones unleashes a big counter combination but Shakur bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL# Shakur has Bones up against the cage in a clinch.
Bones wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4# Bones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakur pulls him back up using the underhooks. Bones is looking for a takedown. Shakur tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bones tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short body shot lands from Bones as the two fighters clinch.
Bones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakur after a bit of a struggle. Shakur stops a takedown attempt from Bones.
Bones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD# Shakur has clasped his hands together around Bones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2# Bones bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shakur misses with an attempted mid kick.
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 Tyrus Shakur will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bill Bones'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. This is the final round! #R3# Nice sprawl there from Bones as Shakur shoots in. Shakur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shakur as he avoids it easily. Shakur throws a big counter combination but Bones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Jab, jab by Shakur - just one landing. Shakur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bones circles away. A punch combination from Shakur misses. Bones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shakur defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shakur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shakur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shakur. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrus Shakur. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL# Shakur clinches up with Bones and pushes him back against the cage. Shakur is pressed up against the cage. Bones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakur down to the mat. Shakur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Shakur shoots for a double leg takedown but Bones sprawls well. He's pushed Shakur's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shakur. Bones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Shakur scores with a three punch combo!
#T2# Shakur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shakur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Shakur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bones as he jumps to the side. Despite the aggression on Bones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Some wild striking there from Shakur.
And Bones tries to counter it with a takedown but Shakur pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Shakur half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL# Shakur moves into the clinch. Bones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakur tries to break free but Bones pushes him back against the cage.#T3# Bones is looking for a takedown. Shakur tries to circle away but Bones has him pinned against the cage. Bones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bill Bones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bones is working for takedown but Shakur is calmly controlling the position for now. Bones leaning his opponent against the cage. Shakur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bones prevents it.
Bones tries a body shot but Shakur blocks it.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shakur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakur prevents it.
Shakur wants to break free but Bones has control.
Knees to the body from Bones.
Bones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2# Bones has Shakur pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shakur tumbling to the mat - Bones dives into Shakur's guard. Bill Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bones pushing down on Shakur's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Tyrus Shakur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bones thows a huge punch but Shakur dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyrus Shakur showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shakur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrus Shakur!
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