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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1# Bloom throws a looping overhand right but Boon ducks down to avoid it. Boon throws a hook to the side of Bloom's head but Bloom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bloom misses the jab. Bloom swinging wildly here.
Boon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD# Boon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boon thows a huge punch but Bloom dodges it nicely.
Well, if Boon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bloom tries to get to full guard but Boon has control of the leg. #T1# Boon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Boon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Still in half guard, Boon seems content to control.#SUB# Boon is working for a kimura but Bloom is defending it quite comfortably.
Boon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL# Boon has closed the distance and engaged Bloom in a clinch.
Bloom is looking to break free of the clinch but Boon has double underhooks. Boon keeps control of Bloom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Boon stalls. Boon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bloom after a bit of a struggle. Boon tries to pull guard but Bloom won't allow it.
Boon slows down the pace here.
Boon slows down the pace here.
#T3##BC# Boon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bloom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boon circles away quickly and effectively. Boon appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Bloom tries to clinch up but Boon circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Boon clinches up with Bloom and pushes him back against the cage. Bloom is looking to break free of the clinch but Boon has double underhooks. Bloom is trying to push Boon away but Boon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Boon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bloom smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Boon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Bloom cracks a nice hook into Boon's ribs.#CL# Boon pushes Bloom up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Bloom breaks the clinch.
Bloom lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloom. Bloom just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBoon. Bloom throws a hook but Boon blocks it. Jason Bloom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bloom loads up on a big right hand but Boon slips the punch.#CL2# Bloom clinches up against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC# Boon manages to break the clinch.
Bloom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bloom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bloom dominated that round. That's time! Boon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Boon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Boon wants to take a breather but Bloom is having none of it. Well, if Boon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bloom is looking to escape. Boon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boon trying to control from Bloom's half guard. Bloom has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Boon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bloom's head.#T1# Boon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bloom is proving hard to escape from. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Boon won't allow Bloom to get back to his feet. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Boon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Still in half guard, Boon seems content to control. Boon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Boon controlling the pace. Boon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2# Bloom wants to get back to his feet. Taylor Boon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Boon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Bloom is staying active underneath Boon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bloom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boon.
Bloom throws a hook but Boon blocks it. It looked like Boon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bloom. Bloom takes a swing at Boon's ribcage but misses. Boon tries to counter with a takedown but Bloom is quick to defend against it. Bloom throws a big shot that misses. Jason Bloom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# The fighters circling - Bloom throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL# Boon closes the distance and clinches. Bloom is trying to break the clinch but Boon is controlling him.#BC# Boon breaks from the clinch.
Bloom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boon. #CL# Boon forces Bloom back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Boon lands a takedown into guard.
Boon is standing up over Bloom. Bloom looks to escape but Boon dives into side control.
#REVB# Bloom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Boon. Bloom gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4# BOOM! Boon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boon scoring with strikes but Bloom is staying in there. #SUB# Boon has hold of Bloom's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bloom manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boon lands a heavy elbow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bloom tries to hold on but Boon postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Boon dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Bloom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD# Boon feints and as Bloom raises his hands in defense, Boon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Bloom is looking to stand up but Boon isn't so interested in that idea. Boon is pushing down on Bloom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bloom is fighting to maintain full guard but Boon has managed to sneak the leg through. Boon missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Boon content to control rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boon wants to pass to mount but Bloom is defending the position. #T1# Bloom is trying to stand.
Boon is keen to just control but Bloom is a slippery customer. Boon is controlling the pace.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bloom throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Boon counters by moving into the clinch. #TD# Boon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Boon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Bloom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boon is proving hard to escape from. #T2# Boon is trying to control the position but Bloom postures up. Bloom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boon is proving hard to escape from. Boon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Boon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Boon tries to stand but Bloom is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SU# Boon gets to his feet. Bloom looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Boon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bloom can do to turn this around? Boon ducks right into an uppercut from Bloom. Bloom is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#TD# Boon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bloom's guard. Boon is looking to work some ground and pound but Bloom has wrist control. Bloom wants to stand and escape but Boon is having none of it. Boon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloom is retaining full guard. Boon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Bloom keeping full guard, as Boon tries to pass. #T4# Boon's corner is telling him to maintain position. Boon connects with a couple of short punches. Boon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bloom scores with a jab. Boon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Taylor Boon showed his dominance in that final round. I think Boon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Boon!
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