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EFA 46 Singha vs Impala
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Bolt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sorola 's half guard.#ES# Sorola kicks off Bolt and gets to his feet. Bolt misses with a takedown attempt - Sorola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Sorola tries to counter by clinching up but Bolt breaks away and moves out of range. Sorola feints a jab promting Bolt to slip. Sorola then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bolt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Sorola lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolt off the cage and back into range. Bolt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sorola moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. A punch combination from Sorola misses. Bolt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sorola circles away. Bolt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bolt looks winded! Sorola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sorola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sorola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sorola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bolt backs up against the cage.
Sorola cracks Bolt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL# Sorola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Sorola is trying to push Bolt away but Bolt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bolt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sorola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Juan Sorola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Bolt. Sorola scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sorola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bolt's brow. Bolt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sorola is defending well. Sorola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolt has him pressed against the cage. Sorola is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolt has double underhooks. Sorola is trying to push Bolt away but Bolt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bolt wants a takedown.
Bolt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# Sorola breaks from the clinch.
Sorola closes the distance and lands a one-two. Sorola lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC# Bolt is rocked! Sorola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bolt is still on wobbly legs! Can Sorola finish him? Tex Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sorola rushes Bolt with punches - Bolt moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Bolt goes down! Sorola follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Sorola !
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EFA 40 Turner vs Kingi
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1# Bolt fails with a takedown attempt. Williams tries to counter with a takedown but Bolt is quick to defend against it. Bolt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Bolt misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Williams attempts a counter takedown but Bolt avoids it well and moves away. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
Williams scores with a three punch combo!
Bolt has a takedown stuffed. Williams attempts a counter takedown but Bolt avoids it well and moves away. Jason Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Bolt. Bolt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side. Bolt looks winded!#TD# Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Bolt's brow. Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform us that Bolt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams scoring with some ground and pound. Bolt is trying to control the position but Williams postures up. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolt can do anything to dispel that myth. Bolt has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up. #T1# Bolt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES# Williams has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bolt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Williams gets underhooks to prevent Bolt's takedown attempt.
#TD# Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
Bolt won't allow Williams to get back to his feet. Williams trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Williams is wriggling around but Bolt manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##ES# Williams manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bolt keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Bolt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks. Williams is trying to force a seperation but Bolt has the dominant position. Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolt has him pressed against the cage. Bolt is looking to take this one to the mat. Bolt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well. Williams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD# Williams has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bolt uses from the top position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES# Williams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD# Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Williams lands some shots froms side control.#T3# Bolt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Williams connects with a decent elbow. Williams working the ground and pound. Williams scores with a couple of short elbows. Williams lands some shots froms side control. Williams landing a few strikes. Williams advances to full mount. Williams controlling from the full mount. Williams looking to finish Bolt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bolt! Williams controlling the position easily from mount. Williams landing strikes from the mount and Bolt is in trouble! #T4# Williams breaks from Bolt's wrist control and lands an elbow. Williams working Bolt over with strikes here. The referee warns Bolt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams working Bolt over with strikes here. Williams with a couple of short strikes. Bolt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Bolt is in trouble! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD# Williams gets the takedown into side control. Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolt keeps working. #SU# Williams decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bolt to his feet. No luck for Bolt with that takedown attempt. Williams feinted with a counter takedown. Jason Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bolt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Williams moves into range and clinches up with Bolt. Williams wants to break free but Bolt has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams is looking to take this one to the mat. Bolt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well. Jason Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Bolt. A bit of stalling here from Williams.
Bolt is breathing heavily.#T1##TD# Williams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Williams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Bolt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Williams wants to stand up but Bolt is controlling him. #ES# Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bolt is defended easily by Williams.#T2##CL# Williams moves into the clinch. Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bolt.
Bolt has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bolt wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Bolt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bolt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.#T3# Williams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD# Williams has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bolt uses from the top position. #ES# Williams kicks Bolt off and gets to his feet. Bolt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side. Williams works over Bolt's head and body with a nice combination. Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bolt fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bolt sprawls and moves away. A head kick misses from Williams. Bolt slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4##TD# Williams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bolt on his heels. He'll look to pass Bolt's guard now, I'm sure. 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! Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU# Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD# Bolt tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard. Williams 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. Bolt trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Williams prevents Bolt from improving his position. Williams passes to side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# A head kick misses from Williams. Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolt's head. Williams throws out a powerful jab. Williams fails with the takedown. Bolt tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Bolt misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL# Williams forces Bolt back against the cage and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Williams wants the takedown. Bolt is fighting it off but Williams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bolt's guard against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. 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! Williams connects with a couple of short punches. Bolt keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. #T1# Williams connects with a couple of short punches. Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Bolt's brow. Williams cracks Bolt with a solid left hand. Jason Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bolt keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Williams lands a couple of elbows.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Williams trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Bolt has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Williams shoots in but Bolt avoids the takedown attempt easily. Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bolt gets slowly back to his feet. Jason Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Bolt.#T3# Bolt avoids the head kick by Williams.
#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Bolt enables Williams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bolt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Williams wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving. Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position. Williams cracks Bolt with a solid left hand. Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots. Williams working some strikes from top position. Williams passes Bolt's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Bolt is not content to let Williams control the position. Bolt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2# Bolt actively working from the bottom here. Bolt has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Williams passes the guard and advances to mount! Bolt working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time. Tex Bolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jason Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Jason Williams showed his dominance in that final round. Well Williams 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Williams!
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Event:
EFA 37 Gomi vs Nixon
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Bolt looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Aristova keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully. Aristova tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Aristova pushes a forearm under Bolt's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bolt is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimitri Aristova!
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EFA 29 Balboa vs Vesa
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1# Bolt closes the distance and clinches up with Ray, looking for a takedown. Bolt pushes Ray against the cage but Ray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bolt misses with a takedown attempt - Ray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bolt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ray's waist but Ray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bolt off to one side. Jonathan Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Bolt. Bolt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ray swivels and escapes.#TD2# Bolt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. You can see the frustration on Ray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ray throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Ray manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bolt's best efforts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ray is pressing down on Bolt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Ray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolt can do anything to dispel that myth. Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2# Bolt has his foot on Ray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ray works his way back into a safe position though. Bolt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ray controls the pace. Ray works a leg free and moves into half guard. Bolt is looking for a sweep. Ray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ray trying to control the action but Bolt is working from the bottom. Bolt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ray. Bolt is holding on to half guard well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bolt wants to get back to full guard. Ray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ray tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Ray is keen to just control but Bolt is a slippery customer.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Ray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Ray fails with the takedown. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bolt.#T3# Ray shoots in but Bolt avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tex Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ray is breathing heavily. Bolt darts in looking for a takedown but Ray gets double underhooks and turns Bolt into the cage. Nice body kick there by Ray.#TD2# Bolt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2# Bolt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ray manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bolt has Ray in his guard.#REVR# Ray wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving. Ray works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4# Ray tries to pass to full mount but Bolt defends it. Ray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bolt! Bolt is desperately trying to improve his position but Ray has a good base and remains in mount. Ray trying to control but he's not successful this time. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bolt tries to control Ray's body but Ray pushes him off. Bolt squirms to his side and now Ray has his back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Ray 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##TD2# Bolt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bolt lands in his opponent's guard. Ray working a defensive guard here.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ray trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Ray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolt's guard. #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bolt keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Ray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bolt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ray has managed to get both his arms back between Bolt's legs - danger averted. Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Ray trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bolt's guard. Ray wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving. #SUB2# Bolt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ray passes into side control.
#SUB# Ray looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bolt is looking to regain half guard here but Ray keeps moving and retains side control. #T2# Bolt wants to control but Ray postures up. Jonathan Ray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bolt is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Ray tries to stand but Bolt is controlling his head. Ray is looking to take a break and control but Bolt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bolt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ray's best efforts. Bolt is breathing heavily.#T3# Bolt tries to get to full guard but Ray has control of the leg. Ray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolt keeps working. Bolt is looking to control Ray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bolt avoid being mounted? Bolt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Bolt is not content to let Ray control the position.#SUB# Ray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bolt wants to get back to full guard. Ray seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ray trying to mount his opponent but Bolt defends it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Bolt gets a double leg takedown into Ray's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES# Ray has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bolt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. A battle for position here, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Ray dominated that second round. That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3# Bolt leaves Ray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolt as he jumps to the side. #TD2# Bolt dives in and scores a takedown into Ray's guard. Bolt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bolt is looking to pass into half guard but Ray pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ray is in guard.#REVR# Ray slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Bolt is trying to control Ray's posture but Ray avoids it. Bolt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ray trying to control the action but Bolt is working from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The referee asks Ray politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ray prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1# Bolt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Ray looking to control but Bolt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bolt tries to hold on but Ray postures up. Bolt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolt is looking to escape. Ray with good strikes from the mount here! Ray is landing with some decent strikes but Bolt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB# Bolt tries to improve his position but Ray has taken his back! Ray has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bolt tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ray pushes Bolt away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonathan Ray!
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EFA 20 Bates vs Octavian
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Bolt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bolt lands in his opponent's guard. Bolt looking to sit in guard and control but Aristova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Bolt controls Aristova momentarily but Aristova frees himself. #SUB2# Bolt is trying to control the position here. Aristova has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Bolt tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Aristova jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dimitri Aristova!
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Event:
EFA 11 Anderson vs Greene
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Bolt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bolt showed some decent athleticism there. Guy trying to control from the bottom.
Bolt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Bolt trying to control the action but Guy is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Bolt is looking for a kimura but Guy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolt to get the leverage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bolt controlling the pace. Bolt trying to pass the guard but Guy defending well. #T1# Bolt trying to advance position but Guy counters by regaining guard. #SUB2# Bolt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Guy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Guy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Guy! #REVR# Guy trying to control the position but Bolt is working away. Bolt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Guy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bolt! Guy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Guy prevents Bolt from getting the reversal. Guy looking to control but Bolt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Guy controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB# Guy goes for an armbar but Bolt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bolt. Bolt is looking to advance position but Guy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB# Guy has isolated one of Bolt's arms. Bolt looking to fight him off but Guy twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grappling Guy!
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Event:
EFA 3 Pavlov vs Terror
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Aaa scores with a takedown into Bolt's guard. Aaa controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Aaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bolt pulls Aaa in close to prevent any damage. Bolt keeping moving, preventing Aaa from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Bolt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolt can do anything to dispel that myth. Aaa trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom. 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. Aaa stopping the sweep attempt from Bolt. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Bolt pulls Aaa in close to his closed guard and prevents Aaa from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1# Bolt tries for a takedown but Aaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2# Bolt shoots in and gets a takedown into Aaa's guard. Aaa has control of Bolt's left arm, preventing Bolt from doing any damage. Aaa trying to strike off his back.
Bolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aaa is keeping the position for now. Bolt wants to control from the top but Aaa keeps moving. Bolt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Aaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bolt trying to move into half guard but instead Aaa has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2# Aaa is looking to stand up but Bolt won't let him. #SUB2# Bolt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Bolt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Bolt working for a triangle but Aaa defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Aaa wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving. #T3# Bolt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bolt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aaa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2# Bolt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Bolt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolt pulls Aaa in to control the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Bolt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aaa's half guard.#SUB2# Bolt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Aaa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4# Aaa keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully. Aaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Aaa, not yet. #ES# Aaa kicks Bolt off and gets to his feet. Aaa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Aaa shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2# Bolt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Bolt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aaa is just riding it out for now. Bolt eventually gives up the hold. Aaa is breathing heavily. Aaa is trying to stand.
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 Aaa Aaa will probably get the nod. That's time! Aaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD2# Bolt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Aaa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Aaa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Bolt is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aaa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Aaa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bolt wants to pass the guard but Aaa is keeping the position.#ES# Aaa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Bolt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aaa prevents it.
#T1##TD2# Bolt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bolt prevents Aaa from standing back up.
#SUB2# Aaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Bolt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aaa defends it well. Aaa gets full guard. Bolt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2# Bolt looking to sit in guard and control but Aaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Aaa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Aaa is pushing down on Bolt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bolt is fighting to maintain full guard but Aaa has managed to sneak the leg through. Bolt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Aaa prevents Bolt from improving his position. Bolt has a hand on Aaa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aaa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Aaa avoids the attempt from Bolt to control. Aaa breaks from Bolt's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3# Aaa trying to control but he's not successful this time. Bolt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Bolt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aaa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB# Aaa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bolt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bolt tries to reverse the position but Aaa maintains control.#SUB# Aaa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4# Aaa avoids the attempt from Bolt to control. Bolt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bolt wants to hold on but Aaa pushes him away. Aaa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Aaa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolt is looking to escape. Aaa dominating with strikes here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaa Aaa dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Aaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bolt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aaa is fending him off so far but Bolt persists. Nope, Aaa circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Aaa enables Bolt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Aaa is retaining full guard. Bolt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Aaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Aaa is retaining full guard. #T1# Aaa tries to strike from the bottom.
Aaa controls Bolt momentarily but Bolt frees himself. Bolt looking to pass the guard. Bolt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Aaa wants to stand up but Bolt is controlling him. #SUB2# Bolt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aaa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aaa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aaa! #REVR# Bolt struggling a bit here.#T2##SUB# Aaa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolt has escaped the position, nice work there. Bolt struggling a bit here. Bolt is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Bolt looking for a sweep but Aaa has passed into full mount! Oh no! Aaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolt can do to turn this around?#T3# Bolt working to try and regain half guard.
Bolt is still trying to improve position. Bolt tries to hold on but Aaa pushes him away. Aaa controlling the position easily from mount. Bolt working to try and regain half guard.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bolt tries to control Aaa's body but Aaa pushes him off. Bolt squirms to his side and now Aaa has his back! Bolt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bolt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Bolt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bolt is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight! Aaa Aaa showed his dominance in that final round. Well Aaa 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaa Aaa! In his post fight interview, Aaa Aaa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Bolt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bolt showed some decent athleticism there. Bolt is thwarting Haynes's attempts to control the position. Bolt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Haynes wants to improve his position but Bolt is controlling well.
Haynes is looking to escape. Bolt is figuring out what he wants to do next. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bolt wants to pass the guard but Haynes is defending well. Bolt is thwarting Haynes's attempts to control the position.#T1# Bolt not doing much here.
#SUB2# Bolt is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Bolt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haynes sees it coming and defends easily. Haynes is trying to get back to full guard. Haynes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Haynes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haynes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Haynes keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bolt shoots in looking for a takedown. Haynes tries to sprawl out of it but Bolt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haynes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Haynes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bolt sprawls and moves away.#TD2# Bolt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haynes's guard.#ES# Haynes pushes Bolt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Bolt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haynes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Haynes throws a big counter combination but Bolt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2# Bolt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Haynes was covering up waiting for the punch and Bolt finishes the takedown easily into guard. Bolt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haynes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Haynes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolt's guard. #REVR##T3# Haynes is looking to stand up but Bolt won't let him. #SUB2# Bolt is looking for a triangle but Haynes pushes his legs off easily.
Bolt 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. Bolt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2# Bolt has an active guard here but Haynes has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bolt wants to control but Haynes is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bolt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Haynes tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bolt. Bolt controlling the position for now. Bolt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Haynes wants to stand up but Bolt has a hold of him and won't allow it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. 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 Harold Haynes will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Bolt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bolt misses with a takedown and Haynes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Haynes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolt. Harold Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Bolt.#TD2# Bolt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES# Haynes wriggles free and stands up. #TD2# Bolt drives through with a takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Haynes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2# Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haynes pulls his head out easily. #SU# Haynes gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Bolt is breathing heavily.#T1# Bolt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Haynes counters with a two punch combo. Bolt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haynes sprawls well. Haynes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bolt gets slowly back to his feet. Haynes stuffs the takedown. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bolt is defended easily by Haynes. Haynes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolt can do to turn this around? Bolt fails with a takedown attempt. Haynes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Bolt shoots in for a takedown but Haynes shows good takedown defense. #T2# Haynes shoots in looking for a takedown but Bolt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haynes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bolt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bolt wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2# Bolt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Haynes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolt is in Haynes's guard.#ES# Haynes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Bolt gets tackled into the cage by Haynes. Haynes maintains the clinch. Haynes is defending well against a takedown attempt. Haynes is trying to push Bolt away but Bolt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bolt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Haynes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Haynes tries to break the clinch but Bolt is controlling the position. Haynes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2# Bolt has picked Haynes up - he's going for a ride! Bolt dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T3# The fighters are battling for position here. Haynes manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Haynes has control of Bolt's left arm, preventing Bolt from doing any damage. Haynes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU# Haynes gets to his feet. Bolt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Harold Haynes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Horrible takedown attempt by Haynes or perhaps it was just good defense by Bolt, which made it look bad. Haynes has a takedown stuffed.#TD2# Bolt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haynes napping and manages to drive through into side control! Harold Haynes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# Haynes struggling a bit here.#SUB2# Bolt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Haynes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bolt's guard! Nice work there by Haynes! Bolt is controlling Haynes's posture.#SUB2# Bolt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Haynes uses it to pass to side control.
#SU# Haynes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Haynes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haynes wants it to stay on the feet. Haynes darts in looking for a takedown but Bolt gets double underhooks and turns Haynes into the cage. Bolt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Haynes dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Bolt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haynes as he avoids it easily. Haynes attempts a counter takedown but Bolt avoids it well and moves away. Bolt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bolt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHaynes. Nice takedown defense from Haynes. No joy for Bolt on that attempt. Harold Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Bolt.#TD2# Bolt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haynes sprawls well initially but Bolt persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Bolt seems to be working for a kimura but Haynes defends the submission attempt. Haynes wants to control but Bolt is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haynes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haynes. Bolt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2# Bolt has gone for a leg lock! Haynes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bolt's guard.#REVR##SU# Bolt is working an open guard so Haynes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Bolt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haynes circles away. Bolt fails with the takedown and Haynes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Haynes fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Haynes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haynes wants it to stay on the feet. Haynes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Tex Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bolt fails with the takedown and Haynes counters with a two punch combo. #T2# Haynes misses with a takedown attempt - Bolt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bolt darts in looking for a takedown but Haynes gets double underhooks and turns Bolt into the cage. Bolt misses with a takedown attempt and Haynes counters with a left and a right that stings Bolt. Bolt shoots and misses and Haynes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Haynes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bolt with the counter takedown but Haynes avoids it easily. Haynes stuffs the takedown. Haynes is looking to counter with head kicks. Bolt shoots for a double leg takedown but Haynes sprawls well. He's pushed Bolt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Haynes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL# Haynes rushes Bolt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Haynes is pressed up against the cage. Bolt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haynes down to the mat. Haynes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Haynes fails with a takedown attempt. #T3# Bolt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haynes defends well and Bolt ends up having to push Haynes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Haynes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bolt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haynes swivels and escapes. Haynes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bolt as he avoids it easily. Haynes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2# Bolt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Haynes did well to prevent Bolt getting side control. Haynes is not content to let Bolt control the position.#SUB2# Bolt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haynes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bolt. Bolt trying to control from Haynes's half guard. Haynes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4# Bolt wants to control from the top but Haynes keeps moving. Haynes working a defensive guard here.
Bolt wants to pass the guard but Haynes is keeping the position. Tex Bolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harold Haynes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Haynes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bolt throwing strikes from guard but Haynes blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Harold Haynes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Haynes 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Haynes!
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#R1##TD2# Bolt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Justice napping and manages to drive through into side control! Justice is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Still in half guard, Bolt seems content to control.#SUB2# Bolt wants to work for an arm triangle but Justice is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolt is trying to control the action in half guard but Justice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Bolt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Justice's thigh. Justice counters though and makes it back to full guard. Bolt controls from within his opponent's guard. Justice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justice is keeping the position for now. #T1# Justice being controlled here, momentarily. Bolt looking to pass the guard. Justice keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully. Justice thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Bolt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Justice to the ground. Bolt is now in Justice's guard.#T2# Justice controls Bolt momentarily but Bolt frees himself. Bolt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Justice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Justice is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Justice looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bolt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Justice is trying to control. Bolt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Justice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bolt wants to improve his position but Justice is controlling well.
Bolt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Justice wants to control but Bolt is keeping him busy. Bolt wants to improve his position but Justice is controlling well.
#T3# Bolt has hold of Justice's hands but Justice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Justice is looking to take a break and control but Bolt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Justice is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bolt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Justice working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Bolt trying to control here.
Bolt has his hands clasped together around Justice's back. He's all about the action. Justice throwing shots but Bolt is blocking nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Justice trying to control from half guard but Bolt is working away. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Bolt wants to improve his position but Justice is controlling well.
Justice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Justice winds up and cracks Bolt with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Bolt trying to hold on to Justice's head to control him but Justice postures up.
Justice 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. Justice is looking to take a break and control but Bolt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolt can do anything to dispel that myth. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bolt taking some punishment here, with Justice in his half guard. Bolt tries to get to full guard but Justice has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tex Bolt will probably get the nod. That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Justice lunges at Bolt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolt's hand. #TD2# Bolt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Justice tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolt is in Justice's guard. Bolt showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Bolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justice is keeping the position for now. Bolt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Justice striking from the bottom.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2# Bolt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Justice manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bolt has Justice in his guard.#REVR# Bolt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Bolt is continuing to stall. Justice makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Justice content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Bolt pulls Justice in to control the position. #T2# Justice throwing strikes from guard but Bolt blocks nicely. Bolt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Justice is one step ahead there. Bolt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justice trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom. Justice is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Justice trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Bolt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Justice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Justice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bolt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2# Bolt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2# Bolt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Bolt is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Bolt content to stall in guard here. Bolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justice is keeping the position for now. #T4# Justice wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Bolt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Justice manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bolt has Justice in his guard.#REVR# Bolt keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Bolt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Justice defends it easily. Tex Bolt has got the better of the ground game so far. Bolt keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tex Bolt will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##TD2# Bolt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Justice is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bolt off and has taken his back! Justice punches the canvas rather than the man. Bolt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Justice tries to keep control of the position but Bolt is staying busy. Bolt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Justice.
Justice missing with strikes from the back. Bolt covering up well and avoiding damage. Justice is hanging on to Bolt's back as he tries to escape.
#T1# Bolt wants to control his opponent's hands but Justice gets his hands free. Justice throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Justice tries to keep control of the position but Bolt is staying busy. Bolt tries to escape but Justice has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Justice throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bolt could be in trouble here!
Justice thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Bolt wants to escape the position.
Justice throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Bolt trying to control the hands but Justice won't let him. Justice trying to control.#T2# Bolt is trying to break free.
Justice punches the canvas rather than the man. Justice is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bolt up.
Justice throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Justice punishes Bolt with strikes from the back mount. Justice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolt can do to turn this around? Justice trying to control momentarily.
Bolt covering up well and avoiding damage. Bolt is trapped and Justice is scoring with shots to the head and body. Justice biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bolt trying to control the hands but Justice breaks the grip. #T3# Bolt is trapped and Justice is scoring with shots to the head and body. Bolt tries to escape the position.
Justice gets his hands free as Bolt looks to control. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Justice's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bolt tries to break free.
Bolt trying to control the hands but Justice won't let him. Bolt staying busy and making it hard for Justice to control. Bolt covers up after that shot from Justice.
#T4# Justice throwing sloppy strikes. I really don't envy Bolt right now.
Bolt is still trying to improve position. Bolt just trying to survive but Justice is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Bolt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Justice throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Bolt!
Justice trying to control. Bolt is trying to break free.
Bolt trying to control the hands but Justice breaks the grip. Justice misses with a punch to the head. Justice biding his time, controlling Bolt. Justice lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Justice.
And that's the end of the fight! Ernest Justice showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bolt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tex Bolt! An out of breath Tex Bolt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Bolt drives through with a takedown into Goodman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet. Goodman wants to stand up but Bolt is controlling him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Bolt has gone for a leg lock! Goodman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bolt's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Bolt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodman wants to stand but Bolt has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Goodman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goodman landing with the ground and pound. #SU# Goodman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bolt, up you get! #T1# Goodman tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2# Bolt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goodman was covering up waiting for the punch and Bolt finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# Goodman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2# Bolt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Bolt sitting in guard, not really doing much. Goodman striking off his back but it's not causing Bolt any problems. Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# Bolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now. Bolt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Goodman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Bolt working for a triangle but Goodman defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Goodman wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving. #T3# Goodman controlling from the top position. Bolt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Goodman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bolt's guard. Bolt keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Bolt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4# Goodman wants to sweep here but Bolt controlling him for the moment. Bolt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Goodman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bolt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Goodman is striking but Bolt is not phased and passes to half guard. Goodman trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Goodman regains full guard. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palmer Goodman dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Goodman shoots in for a takedown but Bolt shows good takedown defense. #TD2# Bolt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Goodman manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2# Goodman gets caught napping as Bolt dives in and scores a takedown. Goodman manages to retain guard. Goodman working a defensive guard here.
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! Bolt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Goodman keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully. #T1# Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard. Bolt controlling from the top position. Bolt looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Bolt has an active guard here but Goodman has managed to pass into half guard.
Goodman is trying to control. Bolt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SU# Goodman stands up from half guard. #TD2# Bolt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goodman sprawls well initially but Bolt persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES# Goodman kicks Bolt off and gets back to his feet. Goodman lands a jab to Bolt's midsection. This has been an exciting period of action! Bolt stuffs the takedown attempt from Goodman. Goodman gets slowly back to his feet. Goodman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palmer Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Bolt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goodman's guard. Bolt is breathing heavily. Bolt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolt can do to turn this around?#T3# Goodman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU# Goodman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Goodman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bolt tries to avoid it but Goodman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bolt to the ground. Bolt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2# Bolt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES# Goodman pushes Bolt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Goodman shoots for a takedown but Bolt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2# Bolt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Goodman wants to sweep here but Bolt controlling him for the moment. Bolt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Goodman is working hard here to advance position. Bolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now. Bolt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Goodman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palmer Goodman dominated that second round. That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##TD2# Bolt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES# Goodman pushes Bolt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2# Bolt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goodman on his heels. He'll look to pass Goodman's guard now, I'm sure. Bolt looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goodman preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Goodman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU# Goodman stands up from Bolt's guard - Goodman perhaps looking for a knockout. Bolt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goodman.#T1##TD2# Bolt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goodman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES# Goodman kicks Bolt off and gets to his feet. #TD2# Bolt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bolt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES# Goodman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Goodman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bolt tries to avoid it but Goodman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bolt to the ground. Bolt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2# Bolt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Goodman landing small, sideways elbows. Goodman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Bolt is looking to stall here but Goodman recovers full guard. #T2# Goodman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Goodman striking from the bottom here. #SUB# Goodman has his foot on Bolt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolt works his way back into a safe position though. Bolt trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom. Goodman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Goodman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Goodman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolt has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goodman pulls his head out easily. Goodman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Bolt is defending against the submission attempts here by Goodman.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Bolt is looking to control Goodman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bolt avoid being mounted? Goodman trying to control from half guard but Bolt is working away. Bolt is trying to get back to full guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Bolt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Palmer Goodman showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goodman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palmer Goodman!
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