Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FF 11: Night of the Succubus
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1#
Leonard shoots and misses #TD#
and Boucher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leonard!
Boucher is working Leonard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Leonard is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boucher passes to side control.
Leonard tries to bench press Boucher off him but Boucher keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Leonard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leonard tries to bench press Boucher off him but Boucher keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
We've been hearing that Boucher has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Boucher tries for a kimura but Leonard is defending well.
Leonard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boucher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boucher moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Leonard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boucher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leonard manages to get back to half guard.
Boucher prevents Leonard from improving his position.
Boucher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leonard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leonard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boucher is working away from the top position though.
Boucher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boucher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leonard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boucher is taking a breather. Leonard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boucher seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leonard for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Boucher trying to mount his opponent but Leonard defends it. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leonard looking for submissions off his back.
Leonard moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonard, not yet. #SUB2#
Leonard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boucher is aware though and is defending well.
Boucher landing some decent shots from guard.
Boucher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boucher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Leonard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Boucher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonard is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Leonard has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Boucher doesn't defend quickly enough and Leonard has managed to lock this one up! Can Boucher escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Leonard on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Murphy Leonard!

Event: IFC 20
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Boucher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leonard tries for a takedown but Boucher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown but Boucher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boucher lands a body shot. #TD#
Leonard feints and as Boucher raises his hands in defense, Leonard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leonard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boucher manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boucher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Leonard has his foot on Boucher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boucher works his way back into a safe position though.
Boucher controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Boucher avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Leonard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boucher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boucher wants to pass the guard but Leonard is keeping the position.#T1#
Boucher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leonard keeping full guard, as Boucher tries to pass. #SUB#
Leonard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Leonard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boucher stays in close to Leonard's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Boucher has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Leonard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Boucher working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Boucher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leonard's head.
Boucher connects with a couple of short punches.
Boucher looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Boucher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leonard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boucher has managed to get both his arms back between Leonard's legs - danger averted.
Boucher controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Boucher avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Leonard is looking for a triangle but Boucher pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Leonard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boucher defends it easily.#T3#
Boucher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boucher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boucher trying to control the pace.
Leonard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boucher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boucher's back!
Will Leonard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Boucher is in a bad position with Leonard working for a choke. Boucher manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Boucher works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Leonard is defending against the submission attempts here by Boucher. #SUB#
Leonard is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Boucher is tapping! Great win for Leonard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Murphy Leonard!

Event: IFC 17
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Mafaking takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Mafaking misses the target. #CL2#
Mafaking rushes Boucher and presses him up against the cage.
Boucher tries for a takedown but Mafaking manages to get underhooks.
Boucher trying to stall but Mafaking improves his position.
Boucher misses with the head strike.
Boucher misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher throws a punch but it's blocked by Mafaking.
Boucher throws an elbow that misses.
Mafaking lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mafaking tries to work over Boucher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boucher swings wildly with an uppercut but Mafaking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Mafaking fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mafaking has a couple of punches blocked by Boucher.
Boucher slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mafaking.
Mafaking blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A short uppercut from Mafaking.
Mafaking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boucher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boucher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boucher blocks a body shot from Mafaking.
Mafaking blocks an uppercut.
Boucher working aggressively here.
Boucher throws an elbow but it misses.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Mafaking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boucher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boucher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boucher has a couple of punches blocked by Mafaking.
Boucher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mafaking backwards.
Mafaking throws a punch but it's blocked by Boucher.
Boucher has a couple of punches blocked by Mafaking.
Mafaking working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boucher throws a head punch that misses.
Boucher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boucher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mafaking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mafaking lands a body punch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Boucher misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Mafaking - that landed with a thud.
Boucher wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mafaking.
Boucher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mafaking pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Boucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boucher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mafaking eats them both and turns towards Boucher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boucher lands a jab.
Mafaking lands a glancing blow to the side of Boucher's head.#CL2#
Mafaking fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boucher, pushing him back against the cage.
Mafaking swings wildly with an uppercut but Boucher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Mafaking.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Boucher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mafaking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boucher has a couple of punches blocked by Mafaking.
Mafaking struggles to land a body shot inside as Boucher controls his hands.
Mafaking scores with a shoulder strike.
Boucher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boucher can't find room to land a body shot as Mafaking controls the action.
Boucher taking a breather.
Mafaking's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mafaking blocks a body shot from Boucher.
Mafaking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mafaking avoids the elbow strike from Boucher, against the cage.
Mafaking working aggressively here.
Boucher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mafaking is keeping busy.
Mafaking struggles to land a body shot inside as Boucher controls his hands.
Mafaking blocks a body shot from Boucher.
Boucher lands with a right to the head.
Mafaking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Boucher. #T4#
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Mafaking on the inside.
Boucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boucher blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boucher.
Boucher takes a shot to the head.
Mafaking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boucher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mafaking gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mafaking.
A shot in the inside from Mafaking.
Mafaking gets underhooks to prevent Boucher's takedown attempt.
Mafaking tries a body shot but Boucher blocks it.
Boucher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mafaking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boucher's elbow.
Mafaking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mafaking lands with a left to the head.
Mafaking has a couple of punches blocked by Boucher.
Boucher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruce Mafaking will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boucher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mafaking looks to land a right hand but Boucher moved out of range.
Mafaking with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boucher to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Mafaking takes the fight into the clinch.
Boucher looking to slow down the pace here.
Mafaking lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boucher backwards.
Mafaking misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mafaking fails to land.
Boucher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mafaking goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boucher takes a shot to the head.
Mafaking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
Mafaking scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mafaking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mafaking working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Mafaking fails to land. #T1#
Boucher looking to throw knees to the head but Mafaking is blocking nicely.
Mafaking lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mafaking can't find room to land a body shot as Boucher controls the action.
Boucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boucher is looking for a takedown.
Boucher is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boucher.
Mafaking misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher can't find room to land a body shot as Mafaking controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Mafaking. #TD#
Boucher gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mafaking felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boucher wants to free his trapped foot but Mafaking is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mafaking wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Mafaking wants to improve his position but Boucher is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Boucher has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2##SUB2#
Mafaking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mafaking can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.
Boucher is pressing down on Mafaking's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mafaking is holding on for now.
Mafaking is holding on to half guard well.
Boucher trying to control from half guard but Mafaking is working away.
Mafaking tries to get to full guard but Boucher has control of the leg.
Boucher is trying to control the action in half guard but Mafaking is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Mafaking trying to hold on to Boucher's head to control him but Boucher postures up.
Mafaking tries to roll over but Boucher keeps him under control.
Mafaking is not content to let Boucher control the position.#SUB2#
Mafaking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mafaking is refusing to be controlled, as Boucher sits in half guard.
Mafaking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boucher wants to free his trapped foot but Mafaking is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mafaking really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boucher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mafaking tries to get to full guard but Boucher has control of the leg.
Boucher moves nicely into side control.
Mafaking is looking for a sweep.
Mafaking sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boucher is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mafaking!
Mafaking is squirming around, avoiding Boucher's attempts to control the action.
Boucher wants to control but instead Mafaking manages to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mafaking moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Mafaking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruce Mafaking will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Boucher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boucher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boucher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mafaking looks to land a left hand but Boucher moved out of range nicely.
Boucher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mafaking sprawls and moves away.
Mafaking tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Mafaking takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boucher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boucher looking for a takedown.
Boucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boucher has a couple of punches blocked by Mafaking.
Boucher misses with some punches.
Mafaking tries to work over Boucher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boucher lands with a right to the head.
Boucher lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Boucher tries to work over Mafaking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Boucher.
Boucher lands a shot to the body.
Boucher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boucher wants a takedown but no success here.
Mafaking misses with some punches.
Boucher misses with the head strike.
Mafaking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mafaking misses with the head strike.
Mafaking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mafaking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boucher's elbow.
Boucher wants to stall.
Mafaking digs a right hand underneath Boucher's ribcage. Boucher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mafaking misses with some punches.
Mafaking avoiding damage as Boucher throws knees to the body.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Mafaking misses with a punch on the inside.
Boucher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mafaking backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boucher fails to land.
Boucher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boucher jumps guard but Mafaking stands there with Boucher around his waist. Boucher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Boucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boucher blocking some punches.
Boucher misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mafaking misses with a punch to the body.
Mafaking misses with a punch to the body.
Mafaking lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mafaking misses with the head strike.
Boucher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mafaking lands a right hand.
Mafaking gets through Boucher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mafaking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boucher's elbow.
Mafaking misses with the head strike.
Mafaking blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nice body punch from Mafaking - that landed with a thud.
Mafaking misses with some punches.
Boucher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mafaking pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Mafaking.
Mafaking avoids the elbow strike from Boucher, against the cage.
Mafaking misses with a punch on the inside.
Mafaking gets through Boucher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mafaking.
Boucher misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher lands with a right to the head.
Mafaking prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Mafaking struggles to land a body shot inside as Boucher controls his hands.
Boucher tries a body shot but Mafaking blocks it.
Mafaking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mafaking tries to throw a body punch but Boucher avoids it by throwing Mafaking back against the cage.
Mafaking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Mafaking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boucher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Mafaking scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boucher lands with a short shot to the head.
Mafaking lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mafaking.
Mafaking misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boucher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mafaking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boucher's elbow.
Boucher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mafaking blocking some punches.
Boucher takes a shot to the head.
Boucher misses with a body punch.
Boucher blocks a body shot from Mafaking.
Boucher misses with some punches.
Mafaking works on Boucher's body with a couple of short punches.
Mafaking misses with the head strike.
Mafaking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Mafaking really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Mafaking wants to clinch but Boucher slips to the side
and Boucher counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Boucher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mafaking to the mat! Mafaking manages to get full guard.
Boucher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Boucher is sitting in close to Mafaking's body. Mafaking has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Boucher is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Boucher is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mafaking.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruce Mafaking! Bruce Mafaking retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Bruce Mafaking thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TNR 3
Date: Sep 19, 2017

#R1#
Embalmer shoots in for a takedown but Boucher shows good takedown defense.
Boucher lands a slapping body shot.
Boucher throws a series of strikes that have Embalmer backpedaling.
Boucher lands with a right hand.
Embalmer has his takedown stuffed
and Boucher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Embalmer feints and as Boucher raises his hands in defense, Embalmer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boucher is trying to control the position but Embalmer postures up.
Boucher being controlled here, momentarily.
Embalmer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Embalmer wants to control from the top but Boucher keeps moving.
Boucher controls Embalmer momentarily but Embalmer frees himself. #T1#
Embalmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boucher trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Embalmer throws an elbow that misses. Boucher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Embalmer's guard. Nice move by Boucher!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Embalmer 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.#SUB#
Embalmer is looking for a triangle but Boucher pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Boucher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boucher won't allow Embalmer to sweep him here.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Embalmer keeps moving.
Boucher advances position into side control!#T2##SUB2#
Boucher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Embalmer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Boucher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Embalmer is just riding it out for now. Boucher eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boucher is looking to take a break and control but Embalmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Embalmer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Embalmer wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Embalmer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Embalmer keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully.
Boucher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Embalmer keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Embalmer is looking for a triangle but Boucher pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Embalmer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boucher is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Boucher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boucher tries to free his leg and advance position but Embalmer is retaining full guard. #T4#
Boucher wants to control from the top but Embalmer keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Boucher working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Boucher looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Embalmer working for a triangle but Boucher defends it easily. #SUB#
Embalmer has his foot on Boucher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boucher works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Embalmer keeps moving.
Embalmer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Boucher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Embalmer darts in looking for a takedown but Boucher gets double underhooks and turns Embalmer into the cage.
Boucher connects with a crisp jab.
Boucher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Embalmer.
Boucher checks a low kick from Embalmer.
Boucher with the counter takedown but Embalmer avoids it easily.
Embalmer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boucher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boucher with the counter takedown but Embalmer avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egyptian Embalmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Embalmer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Embalmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Boucher.
Embalmer throws a leg kick but Boucher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boucher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Embalmer thows a leg kick but Boucher checks it #TD2#
and Boucher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Embalmer won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boucher trying to control the action but Embalmer is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Boucher remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Boucher is looking to take a break and control but Embalmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Boucher throws an elbow but Embalmer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boucher works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Boucher trying to control the position but Embalmer is working away.
Embalmer tries to bench press Boucher off him but Boucher keeps the position. #SUB2#
Boucher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Boucher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Boucher working away.
Embalmer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Embalmer wants to control but Boucher postures up.
Boucher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Embalmer keeps working.
Boucher wants to take a breather but Embalmer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Boucher.
Embalmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Embalmer keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully.
Embalmer seems keen to control Boucher's posture.
Boucher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boucher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Embalmer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boucher advances to half guard.
Boucher is pressing down on Embalmer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Embalmer is holding on for now.
Boucher wants to take a breather but Embalmer is having none of it.
Boucher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boucher wants to pass to mount but Embalmer is defending the position.
Bobby Boucher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Embalmer is looking for a sweep. Boucher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Embalmer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Embalmer.#T4#
Embalmer keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Embalmer is looking for a triangle but Boucher pushes his legs off easily.
Embalmer keeping full guard, as Boucher tries to pass. #SUB#
Embalmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Embalmer has his foot on Boucher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boucher works his way back into a safe position though.
Embalmer has Boucher pulled in close to control his posture.
Boucher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Embalmer is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Embalmer keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Boucher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Embalmer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Boucher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Embalmer's guard.
Boucher stands and throws Embalmer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boucher trying to control the position but Embalmer is working away.
Embalmer is looking for a sweep.
Boucher wants to control but Embalmer is keeping him busy.
Embalmer is looking for a sweep.
Embalmer parries the strikes from Boucher easily there. Boucher is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Embalmer to escape.
Boucher wants to control but Embalmer is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embalmer tries to bench press Boucher off him but Boucher keeps the position.
Embalmer is not content to let Boucher control the position.
Embalmer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boucher off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB#
Embalmer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boucher tries to break free.
Embalmer controlling the position well here. Boucher rolled but Embalmer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB#
Boucher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Embalmer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boucher knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boucher for a finish.
Embalmer misses with an elbow to the head.
Egyptian Embalmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Boucher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Boucher wants to escape the position.
Boucher turns into Embalmer and is now in his guard.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Embalmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Embalmer 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.
Boucher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Embalmer is not content to let Boucher control the position.
Embalmer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boucher is working away from the top position though.
Embalmer is staying active underneath Boucher, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Boucher prevents Embalmer from improving his position.
Boucher stalling away here and it's allowed Embalmer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boucher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Embalmer is keeping the position for now.
Embalmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Embalmer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Embalmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boucher trying to control but Embalmer is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Boucher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Embalmer keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Embalmer tries to sprawl but Boucher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Embalmer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boucher trying to control from half guard but Embalmer is working away.
Boucher might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Embalmer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Boucher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boucher works his way into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Boucher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boucher 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Boucher!
Bobby Boucher took some time post fight to say the following; 'My momma don't know I'm here, so will you please not tell her so she don't get mad cuz I like the fighting and the hand slapping. '.
The defeated Egyptian Embalmer had this to say: 'My manager is a dumbass muthafucka!!! Read the fucking forums now you nincompoop!'.

Event: TNR 2
Date: Sep 12, 2017

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Biszpink or perhaps it was just good defense by Boucher, which made it look bad.
Biszpink fails with a takedown attempt.
Biszpink tries to clinch but Boucher moves out of range.
Boucher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biszpink sprawls well. Biszpink wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boucher gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher throws a right and a left that Biszpink avoids nicely.
Biszpink tries to clinch there but Boucher circles away. #T1#
Biszpink closes the distance and clinches up with Boucher, looking for a takedown. Biszpink pushes Boucher against the cage but Boucher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Boucher tries to counter it with a takedown but Biszpink pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Biszpink. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biszpink on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Boucher.
Biszpink tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boucher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boucher throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD2#
Boucher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boucher stops Biszpink from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Biszpink is staying active underneath Boucher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Boucher working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Boucher tries to pass to full mount but Biszpink defends it.
Biszpink is refusing to be controlled, as Boucher sits in half guard.
Biszpink knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boucher on the ground.
Biszpink is looking to escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boucher trying to control from Biszpink's half guard. Biszpink has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biszpink trying to control the position here. #T3#
Boucher trying to control but Biszpink is working from the bottom.
Biszpink on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Biszpink tries to get out of the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boucher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Biszpink is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biszpink walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4##CL#
Biszpink forces Boucher back against the cage and clinches.
Boucher avoids a wild elbow strike from Biszpink.
Boucher prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Boucher has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Biszpink clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Boucher is working for a rear naked choke. Biszpink is not defending it well and Boucher has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Biszpink refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Biszpink's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Boucher!
Bobby Boucher took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'My momma don't know I'm here, so will you please not tell her so she don't get mad cuz I like the fighting and the hand slapping. '.

Event: Fight Nights 6: Sodoma
Date: Aug 28, 2017

#R1#
Boucher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Date defends well and Boucher ends up having to push Date into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Date looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boucher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Date.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boucher.
Boucher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gizmo's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Boucher does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Boucher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Date looking for a sweep. Not yet Date, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Date can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boucher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Date is keeping the position for now.
Date keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boucher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Date swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Date being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boucher or perhaps it was just good defense by Date, which made it look bad.
Boucher looks for a takedown but Date sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Boucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boucher slips under a jab.
It looked like Boucher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Boucher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Date counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Boucher has been cut.
Boucher misses with a hook
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Date looks to throw the jab but Boucher is out of range.
Jab from Boucher.
Date lands with a hook. Boucher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Date gets caught napping as Boucher dives in and scores a takedown. Date manages to retain guard.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Boucher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boucher is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Date is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rokuya Date will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
That's time! Boucher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boucher misses with a hook
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Boucher throws a poor cross that misses
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boucher scores with a nice head shot.
Boucher misses with a body punch
and Boucher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boucher slips under a jab.
Boucher is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Date avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Boucher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Date.
Boucher avoids the body shot from Date.
Boucher attempts a counter takedown but Date avoids it well and moves away.
Boucher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Boucher's belly button to the back.
Boucher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Boucher misses with a shot to the body
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Donk. Date catches Boucher right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Boucher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boucher wants to control but Date is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Boucher is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Date looks calm but he's in trouble here. Boucher gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Date is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Boucher lets go of the hold and Date can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Boucher!
Post fight, an emotional Bobby Boucher said 'My momma don't know I'm here, so will you please not tell her so she don't get mad cuz I like the fighting and the hand slapping. '.

Event: Wed Night Fights 8
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Lyagushov looks for a takedown but Boucher sprawls well.
Lyagushov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boucher throws a right and a left that Lyagushov avoids nicely.
Lyagushov tries to clinch up#TD#
and Boucher counters with a takedown into side control.
Lyagushov parries the strikes from Boucher easily there. Boucher is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lyagushov to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyagushov tries to buck Boucher off but Boucher is having none of it.
Boucher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyagushov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Boucher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Boucher tries for a kimura but Lyagushov is defending well.
Lyagushov tries to bench press Boucher off him but Boucher keeps the position.
Lyagushov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Boucher working away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lyagushov is looking to regain half guard here but Boucher keeps moving and retains side control.
Lyagushov is not content to let Boucher control the position. #SUB#
Boucher tries for a kimura but Lyagushov is defending well.
Lyagushov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lyagushov gets full guard.
Boucher has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lyagushov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyagushov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boucher slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Lyagushov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Boucher is trying to control the action in half guard but Lyagushov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boucher is pressing down on Lyagushov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lyagushov is holding on for now.
Boucher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lyagushov is pressing down on Boucher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lyagushov keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lyagushov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boucher defends it easily.
Lyagushov keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lyagushov managing to control the position.
Boucher trying to control but Lyagushov is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boucher advances to half guard.
Lyagushov tries to roll over but Boucher keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boucher stalling away here and it's allowed Lyagushov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Lyagushov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Boucher 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##TD#
Boucher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lyagushov on his heels. He'll look to pass Lyagushov's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Lyagushov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boucher is aware though and is defending well.
Lyagushov trying to keep a closed guard but Boucher is proving a slippery customer.
Boucher trying to control but Lyagushov is working from the bottom.
Boucher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyagushov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boucher forces his way into half guard.
Boucher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lyagushov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher is trying to control the action in half guard but Lyagushov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boucher prevents Lyagushov from improving his position.#T1#
Boucher throwing shots but Lyagushov is blocking nicely.
Lyagushov is pressing down on Boucher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boucher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boucher is looking to take a break and control but Lyagushov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyagushov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boucher off and has taken his back!
Lyagushov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Boucher hold on?!
Lyagushov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Boucher covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Boucher is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2#
Lyagushov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Boucher. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Boucher can't escape the position.
Boucher is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lyagushov.
Lyagushov is striking well from the back but Boucher escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyagushov lands with a punch from half guard.
Boucher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lyagushov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lyagushov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boucher moves into full guard. #T3#
Lyagushov throws a strike but Boucher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Lyagushov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lyagushov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boucher has picked Lyagushov up and slammed him! Lyagushov can't keep hold of the triangle and Boucher manages to pass to side control!
Boucher is looking to take a break and control but Lyagushov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyagushov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boucher looking to control but instead Lyagushov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boucher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyagushov keeps working. #T4#
Boucher is really struggling to control Lyagushov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lyagushov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lyagushov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lyagushov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boucher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boucher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lyagushov is keeping the position for now.
Bobby Boucher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyagushov keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully.
Lyagushov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boucher is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maksimilian Lyagushov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Boucher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lyagushov tries to clinch but Boucher moves out of range.
Boucher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boucher lands with a cross. #CL2#
Lyagushov has Boucher up against the cage in a clinch.
Boucher lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boucher. #TD#
Boucher is trying to trip Lyagushov. He has hold of a leg but Lyagushov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Boucher persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Lyagushov keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Lyagushov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boucher defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lyagushov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boucher defends well.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Lyagushov keeps moving.
Boucher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lyagushov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boucher's best efforts.
Lyagushov is staying active underneath Boucher, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Boucher works his way into full mount!
Lyagushov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boucher tries to control but Lyagushov wriggling away.
Lyagushov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boucher fails to advance to Lyagushov's back. #SUB#
Boucher swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lyagushov is now in Boucher's guard. A big mistake from Boucher there, giving up the dominant position!
Lyagushov is working Boucher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Boucher controls Lyagushov momentarily but Lyagushov frees himself.
We've been informed that Lyagushov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lyagushov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boucher's head.
Lyagushov stands up over Boucher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lyagushov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boucher's head.
Lyagushov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lyagushov wants to control from the top but Boucher keeps moving.
Lyagushov postures up and lands a big shot to Boucher's brow.
Lyagushov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Lyagushov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boucher 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.
Boucher has momentary wrist control but Lyagushov slips an elbow through the middle.
Lyagushov throws a big right hand that misses.
Lyagushov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boucher's head.
Boucher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyagushov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boucher is trying to keep Lyagushov in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boucher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boucher has momentary wrist control but Lyagushov slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Boucher.
I think Boucher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: IFC Wednesday Night Fights #6
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
Lingren with a poor takedown #TD#
and Boucher counters with a single leg into guard. Lingren didn't expect that.
Boucher controlling from the top position.
Lingren can't keep his opponent in guard - Boucher advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boucher moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boucher lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Boucher is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lingren looks calm but he's in trouble here. Boucher gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lingren is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Boucher lets go of the hold and Lingren can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Boucher!
Post fight, Bobby Boucher took to the microphone: 'My momma don't know I'm here, so will you please not tell her so she don't get mad cuz I like the fighting and the hand slapping. '.

Event: IFC6 - SAW
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Date throws a hook to the side of Boucher's head but Boucher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boucher.
Date throws out a counter right but Boucher avoids it with no problem.
Boucher misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Boucher scores with a takedown into Date's guard.
Date keeping full guard, as Boucher tries to pass.
Date really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boucher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boucher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher trying to control but Date is working from the bottom.
Boucher wants to pass the guard but Date is keeping the position.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving. #T1#
Boucher postures up in Date's guard and throws a big left but Date blocks it.
Boucher won't allow Date to sweep him here.
Boucher pushing down on Date's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boucher throwing shots but Date is blocking nicely.
Boucher wants to pass the guard but Date is defending well.
Date looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Boucher is looking for a kimura but Date is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boucher to get the leverage.
Boucher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Date does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Date can do anything to dispel that myth.
Date is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Boucher trying to control from half guard but Date is working away.
Boucher is really struggling to control Date but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boucher cracks a nice hook into Date's ribs.#T3#
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Date connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boucher momentarily.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boucher throws out the jab.
Boucher walks into a stiff left hand from Date.
Date connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Boucher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boucher misses with a body shot
letting Date counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Boucher has been cut.
Boucher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Boucher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
A shot to the body from Boucher misses
and Boucher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boucher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boucher tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Date misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boucher swings widly with a right hand
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boucher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Boucher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Boucher misses with a jab to the body
and Date counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boucher thinking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boucher.
Boucher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Date backs up against the cage.
Date throws a hook to the side of Boucher's head but Boucher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boucher misses with a body shot.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boucher manages to avoid it.
Boucher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Boucher misses with a jab to the body
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boucher with a poor takedown
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boucher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boucher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boucher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD#
Boucher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Date looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boucher wants to control but Date is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Boucher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Date, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boucher is looking to take a break and control but Date is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Boucher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Date has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Date is not content to let Boucher control the position.
Boucher postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boucher throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Date wants to control but Boucher postures up.
Boucher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Date keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boucher has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boucher working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bobby Boucher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boucher misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boucher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Date sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boucher misses with the ground and pound.
Date is not content to let Boucher control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Boucher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Date knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Boucher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Boucher shoots in but no luck this time.
Date has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Boucher throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boucher misses with a right hand
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Date misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher shoots and misses
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Date lands a nice hook to Boucher's body. Boucher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boucher misses with a combination
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Boucher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Boucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boucher misses with a jab to the body
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Rokuya Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Date displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boucher.
Date throws a hook but Boucher avoids it easily.
Boucher attempts a counter takedown but Date avoids it well and moves away.
Date scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date lands a jab to the nose.
Boucher has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Boucher throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Boucher misses with a left hand
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Boucher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date jabs Boucher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boucher ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Boucher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boucher attempts a counter takedown but Date avoids it well and moves away.
Boucher moves out of range as Date strikes.
Boucher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Date lunges at Boucher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boucher's hand.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boucher.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boucher was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date throws a body punch but Boucher moves out of range.
Boucher misses with a hook
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Boucher has his takedown stuffed
letting Date counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher'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.
#R4#
Boucher lands a glancing blow to the side of Date's head.
Boucher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date lands a jab.
Boucher tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher throws a lazy uppercut
and Date makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rokuya Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boucher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Date but Date pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Boucher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boucher ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Date bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boucher's head backwards.
Boucher throws a poor cross that misses
and Boucher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boucher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boucher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Boucher tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Boucher is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Boucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boucher throws an off balance right hand
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Boucher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boucher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boucher seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boucher misses with a takedown
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date digs a good hook to Boucher's body. #T3#
Boucher with a poor takedown
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Date misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Date, as that shot connected.
Boucher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boucher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date takes one on the button.
Boucher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Boucher.
Date let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boucher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Date throws the left hand but Boucher avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Boucher throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Boucher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boucher shoots in looking for a takedown but Date manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boucher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Date swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot lands for Date.
Boucher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boucher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Date thuds a left hand into Boucher's body.
Boucher lands with a nice body punch.
Date looks to throw the jab but Boucher is out of range.
Boucher takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Date misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Boucher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Date.
Boucher misses with a hook to the body
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boucher. #T1#
Date swings for the body but Boucher moves out of range.
Boucher goes for a double leg but Date avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Date continues to drive forward.
Boucher misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Date throws out a powerful jab.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Boucher shoots in and drives through. Date sprawls well.
Date let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Boucher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date throws a hook but Boucher blocks it.
Boucher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boucher misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A lazy left from Boucher finds it's target.
A big right from Boucher misses.
Boucher misses with a hook
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boucher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Boucher attempts a counter takedown but Date avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Boucher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Date on his heels. He'll look to pass Date's guard now, I'm sure.
Date looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boucher is one step ahead there.
Boucher 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.#SUB#
Boucher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4##SUB#
Boucher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Date looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boucher trying to control but Date is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boucher pushing down on Date's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boucher prevents Date from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokuya Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Date 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 46:48
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 46:48
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokuya Date!
Rokuya Date is the new lightweight champion!

Event: IFC Wednesday Night Fights #3
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Boucher throws a series of punches but Fielding moves out of range.
Fielding throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boucher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fielding misses with a body shot.
Fielding gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boucher.
Fielding throws a leg kick but Boucher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boucher seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boucher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Boucher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boucher lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boucher's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Boucher chips away with some ground and pound.
Boucher pushes down on Fielding's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boucher throwing shots but Fielding is blocking nicely.
Boucher wants to pass to mount but Fielding is defending the position.
Boucher throwing shots but Fielding is blocking nicely. #T2#
Boucher thows a huge punch but Fielding dodges it nicely.
Fielding is staying active underneath Boucher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fielding preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boucher passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Boucher working for a submission but Fielding is keeping him at bay.
Boucher wants to control the pace but Fielding is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Boucher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fielding really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boucher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boucher breaks from Fielding's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boucher trying to control but Fielding is having none of it. #SUB#
Boucher working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Fielding turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Boucher off and cradles Fielding's limp body as Boucher celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bobby Boucher!
An intense looking Bobby Boucher took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'My momma don't know I'm here, so will you please not tell her so she don't get mad cuz I like the fighting and the hand slapping. '.

Event: IFC Wednesday Night Fights #1
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Boucher lands a really nice looking cross but Uwais seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Boucher as he connects with a hook.
Boucher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boucher sets himself, and Uwais steps forward looking for the clinch! Boucher avoids it this time.#TD#
Boucher dives in and scores a takedown into Uwais's guard.
Uwais avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Uwais escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boucher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uwais is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boucher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boucher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boucher wants to take a breather but Uwais is having none of it.
Uwais keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Boucher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Boucher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uwais keeps working.
Uwais is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boucher uses his free foot to push down on Uwais's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Uwais.
Boucher wants to control the pace but Uwais is squirming around nicely.
Uwais keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Uwais sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Uwais moves into full guard.
Uwais trying to keep a closed guard but Boucher is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Boucher tries to free his leg and advance position but Uwais is retaining full guard.
Uwais keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully.
Uwais is trying to control the position but Boucher postures up.
Uwais keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Uwais has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Uwais wants to control the position but Boucher says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Uwais gets back to full guard.
Uwais is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Uwais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boucher wants to pass the guard but Uwais is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Uwais is looking for a triangle but Boucher pushes his legs off easily.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Uwais keeps moving. #T4#
Boucher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uwais swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boucher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boucher is thwarting Uwais's attempts to control the position.
Uwais tries to roll over but Boucher keeps him under control.
Uwais trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boucher is keen to just control but Uwais is a slippery customer.
Uwais wants to control but Boucher is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Boucher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Boucher moves into the clinch.
Boucher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uwais can do to turn this around?
Uwais fails to pull guard.
Uwais prevents the takedown attempt.
Uwais tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boucher smiles and moves away. #CL#
Boucher forces Uwais back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Uwais pulls guard successfully.
Uwais is trying to control the position but Boucher postures up. #T1#
Boucher tries to free his leg and advance position but Uwais is retaining full guard.
Uwais controls Boucher momentarily but Boucher frees himself.
Boucher tries to free his leg and advance position but Uwais is retaining full guard.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Uwais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uwais controls Boucher momentarily but Boucher frees himself. #SUB#
Boucher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Uwais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uwais working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Uwais has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boucher throws a one two combo.
Boucher misses with a hook. Uwais ducked under it nicely.
Uwais tries to counter by closing the distance.
Iko Uwais is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Uwais pushes Boucher up against the cage in a clinch.
Uwais stalling in the clinch.
Uwais is trying to pull guard but Boucher has him pressed against the cage.
Bobby Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iko Uwais.#T3#
Boucher throws a punch but it's blocked by Uwais.
Boucher scores with a shot to the side of Uwais's head.
Boucher lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Uwais pulls guard successfully.
Boucher trying to control but Uwais is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Uwais is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boucher defends well.
Uwais controls Boucher momentarily but Boucher frees himself.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Uwais keeps moving.
Boucher passes into half guard. #T4#
Boucher thows a huge punch but Uwais dodges it nicely.
Boucher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uwais does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Uwais tries to roll over but Boucher keeps him under control.
Uwais makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uwais.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Uwais keeps moving.
Uwais looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Uwais is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boucher is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Boucher dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Uwais takes one on the button.#TD#
Boucher closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Uwais did well to prevent Boucher getting side control.
Uwais regains full guard. Nicely done.
Uwais is trying to keep Boucher in close. #SUB2#
Boucher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uwais is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher advances to half guard.
Uwais is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boucher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boucher's back!#T1##SUB2#
Uwais looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Boucher is controlling Uwais 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB2#
Uwais working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boucher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boucher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Uwais working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boucher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boucher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Uwais keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully.
Boucher is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Uwais is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Iko Uwais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Boucher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Boucher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uwais is keeping the position for now.
Boucher trying to control but Uwais is working from the bottom.
Uwais trying to keep a closed guard but Boucher is proving a slippery customer.
Bobby Boucher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Uwais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Uwais is pulling down on Boucher's head. It's preventing any offense from Boucher, at least for the moment.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Uwais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uwais looking to control.
Uwais keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boucher.
Bobby Boucher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uwais slips a jab and a cross from Boucher.
Uwais is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boucher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uwais throws a hook but Boucher blocks it.
It looked like Boucher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boucher lands a nice hook to Uwais's body. Uwais takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uwais tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boucher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uwais wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Boucher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boucher 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Boucher!

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