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Event:
AFC #11
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Boly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. North manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miles North seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
North throws a wild body kick that Boly sees coming a mile off.
North looks to land a body kick but Boly moved away.
North throws a leg kick but Boly moved away.
North throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Boly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cheese Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Boly checks a leg kick.
Boly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Boly drives through and clinches with North against the cage.
#TD2#
North decides to pull guard.
Boly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. North swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
North had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boly defends it easily.#SUB2#
North has his foot on Boly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boly works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Boly got a little sloppy there for a moment and North has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boly has managed to get both his arms back between North's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Boly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boly wants to pass the guard but North is keeping the position.#SUB2#
North had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boly defends it easily.#SUB2#
North had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boly defends it easily.#SUB#
Boly drops back looking for a leg! North is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and North manages to kick Boly off! Boly jumps back into North's guard. #SUB#
Boly drops back, looking for a kneebar! North looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. North looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from North! #REVB##SUB2#
North thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
North landing a few strikes.
Boly is looking for a sweep.
Boly on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boly takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boly tries to bench press North off him but North keeps the position.
North working the head and body with strikes.
North grinds an elbow into Boly's temple.
My spies in Nuclear Physiques inform me that North has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Check out the look on North's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
North working the ground and pound from side control.
Boly is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boly is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
North lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#
Boly is rocked!
North scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Boly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
North cracks Boly with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! North immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Boly is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by North!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles North!
Miles North thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AFC #8
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Willy Boly has been cut.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Boly.
Smith is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boly throws a wild hook but Smith just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Boly gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Smith raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Smith!
Frank Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AFC #7
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Canthropus Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Boly.
Boly moves in looking to clinch but Canthropus Jr pushes him off.
Boly moves out of range of the body kick.
Boly fails with the takedown.
A big right from Canthropus Jr misses.
Boly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boly fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab. Boly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Canthropus Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canthropus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Boly.#T1#
Boly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Boly counters with a flying knee that drops Canthropus Jr! #ROC2#
Canthropus Jr is rocked!#SUB2#
Boly drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Boly as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Canthropus Jr screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Boly! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Willy Boly!
Willy Boly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Pit Canthropus Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.
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Event:
AFC #5
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Boly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Boly controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boly swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boly tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Boly lands a left hand.
Boly is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Boly rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boly jumps guard but Smith stands there with Boly around his waist. Boly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Boly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Boly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boly drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good work by Boly as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Smith lands a head kick!
#KD#
Boly drops Smith with a left and a right! Oh, Smith is hurt - Boly dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#
Smith is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Frank Smith has been cut.
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!#SUB#
Boly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#SUB#
Boly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Boly is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Boly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Smith tries to roll over but Boly keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith pushes Boly off looking to stand but Boly dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Boly is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Boly has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Boly is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Boly has control of the leg. #SUB#
Boly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Boly eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Boly is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
#T3#
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Boly seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Boly is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boly to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith trying to control here.
#SUB#
Boly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Boly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Boly seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Boly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith gets full guard.#SUB#
Boly drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Boly off! Boly jumps back into Smith's guard.
Boly wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith is looking to stand up but Boly isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Boly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Boly drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Boly off! Boly jumps back into Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Boly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Smith's cut.
That's time! Boly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boly moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Willy Boly has been cut.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Boly counters with a thumping low kick.
Willy Boly is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Boly.
Willy Boly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Boly right on the button. Boly goes down! Smith follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Smith gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AFC #2
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Boly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Willy Boly has been cut.
Boly is looking to clinch but Wilder is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Wilder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boly blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilder, as that shot connected.
#ROC#
Boly is rocked!
Wilder finds Boly's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Boly flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Wilder lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Boly will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Wilder!
Jack Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GPG 39
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Boly slips under a jab.
Rivers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Boly throws a leg kick but Rivers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for Rivers. That snapped Boly's head back.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Boly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivers.
A jab from Rivers does it's job there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rivers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Rivers does no damage.
Boly looks to land a left hand but Rivers moved out of range nicely.
Rivers cracks Boly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Boly is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Willy Boly has been cut.
Rivers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boly is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivers finish him?#T1#
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rivers lands with a good body shot.
Boly backs away from a small jab... but Rivers lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Boly crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Rivers with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tom Rivers!
A victorious Tom Rivers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PFF 34
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Winks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Winks is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Winks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Harry Winks has been cut.
Winks lands an overhand right.
Winks lands a jab to Boly's midsection.
Harry Winks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boly on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Winks.
Winks misses the jab.
Boly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winks connects with a body shot that sends Boly's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Winks. That snapped Boly's head back.
Winks swings for the body but Boly moves out of range.
Boly follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Boly is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Willy Boly has been cut.#T1#
Boly walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Boly limp body while Winks jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Winks!
After the fight, Harry Winks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
PFF 30 Pearson vs Jones
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boly being controlled here, momentarily.
Burns passes Boly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boly wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
Burns prevents Boly from improving his position.
Burns wants to take a breather but Boly is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Boly defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns postures up.
Burns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burns working some strikes from top position.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Burns forces his way into half guard.
Burns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burns scores with a couple of nice shots.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Burns has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boly keeps working.
Burns lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burns works his way into full mount!
Boly tries to lock up and control but Burns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Burns connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Boly manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burns looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Boly is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
Burns wants to control but Boly is keeping him busy.
Boly manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Boly looking for a sweep. Not yet Boly, not yet.
Burns wants to control from the top but Boly keeps moving.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Burns slips nicely into half guard.
Burns prevents Boly from improving his position.
Boly has hold of Burns's hands but Burns slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burns passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boly!
Burns cracks Boly with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4#
Boly wants to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Burns landing punches. #ROC2#
Boly is rocked!
Burns lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Boly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Burns is working for a guillotine from mount but Boly frees his head quite 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!
Boly takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Burns's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Burns!
A relieved looking Herbert Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
PFF 25 Steve vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Etxeberria. Boly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Etxeberria lands with a straight right. Boly didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Willy Boly has been cut.
Etxeberria definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Etxeberria throws a series of punches but Boly moves out of range.
Etxeberria tries to clinch but Boly is having none of it.
Boly thuds his right hand into Etxeberria's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Etxeberria.#CUT2#
It looks like Kemen Etxeberria has been cut.
Etxeberria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boly manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria lands with a hook. Boly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Etxeberria dips to his left and cracks Boly with an uppercut!#ROC#
Boly is rocked!
Etxeberria darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Boly's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Etxeberria before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kemen Etxeberria!
A pretty intense looking Kemen Etxeberria took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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