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Event:
GLFC 16: A New Beginning
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1# Sadulaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sadulaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nice cross by Boucher. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boucher, as that shot connected.
Sadulaev misses with a takedown attempt - Boucher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sadulaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Boucher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sadulaev has his takedown stuffed and Boucher counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Sadulaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Boucher counter with a right hand. Brandon Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulrashid Sadulaev.#CL2# Sadulaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boucher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sadulaev.
Sadulaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Boucher shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Sadulaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Boucher shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Sadulaev wants a takedown.
#T2# Boucher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Boucher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sadulaev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2# Sadulaev wants the takedown. Boucher is fighting it off but Sadulaev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Boucher's guard against the cage.#ES# Boucher is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sadulaev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. 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! Boucher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sadulaev pulls him back up using the underhooks. Boucher tries to score a body lock takedown but Sadulaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2# Sadulaev is trying to trip Boucher. He has hold of a leg but Boucher is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sadulaev persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Sadulaev throws a strike but Boucher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU# Boucher stands up and waves to Sadulaev to follow him. #CL2# Sadulaev instigates a clinch. #T3# Sadulaev is pressed up against the cage. Boucher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sadulaev down to the mat. Sadulaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Boucher lands a head shot.#CL2# Sadulaev closes the distance and clinches. Sadulaev wants a takedown but no success here.
Sadulaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Boucher looking for a takedown. Boucher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sadulaev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Sadulaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boucher is defending well.#T4# Boucher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sadulaev prevents it.
#TD2# Sadulaev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Boucher regains guard immediately. Sadulaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Boucher is retaining full guard. Boucher pulls Sadulaev in close to his closed guard and prevents Sadulaev from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB# Boucher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Boucher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sadulaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sadulaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Sadulaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Sadulaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Boucher dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Boucher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sadulaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Boucher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadulaev can do to turn this around? Sadulaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Boucher circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Boucher misses the target. Boucher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Sadulaev has his takedown stuffed and Boucher counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sadulaev shoots and misses and Boucher counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boucher lands an overhand right. Sadulaev shoots and misses and Boucher counters with a right hand to the body. Brandon Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulrashid Sadulaev. Sadulaev is breathing heavily.#T1##KD# Boucher drops Sadulaev with a beautiful combination! Sadulaev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boucher is looking for the KO!#ROC# Sadulaev is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Abdulrashid Sadulaev has been cut.#KD# Boucher cracks Sadulaev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Boucher has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sadulaev to stand back up! Sadulaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Boucher finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sadulaev leaves his chin hanging out and Boucher seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Sadulaev crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Boucher! Brandon Boucher retains his heavyweight title! Abdulrashid Sadulaev was interviewed post fight and said '*Some Russian bullshit*'.
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Event:
GLFC 15: Fights Unknown
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1# Boucher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teach.
Boucher wants to counter the offense by Teach and move into the clinch position. Teach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Teach avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Teach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teach misses with a looping left. Teach tries to close the distance and clinch but Boucher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Teach throws a poor cross that misses
and Boucher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Teach on the wrong end of a nice hook. Boucher with a hook.#T1# Boucher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teach is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Boucher jabbing away but nothing is landing. Boucher throws a right and a left that both miss. Teach half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Teach throws a lazy uppercut
and Boucher counters with a one-two to the body. Teach closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Boucher to counter with a crisp jab. #T2# Teach connects with a crisp jab. Teach doesn't manage to clinch there - Boucher circles away.
Boucher throws out a counter right but Teach avoids it with no problem. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boucher. Teach shoots in but no luck this time. Teach moves to clinch but Boucher breaks away and Boucher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2# Teach is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Teach walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Teach limp body while Boucher jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Boucher! Brandon Boucher is the new heavyweight champion! The defeated Marshall Teach had this to say: 'Rematch!!! everyone knows Teach is king you just got lucky'.
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Event:
GLFC 14: New Fights Resolution
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1# Boucher throws a combination. Sadulaev tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Boucher throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Sadulaev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boucher won't be happy with that. Sadulaev in side control lands a decent elbow. Sadulaev wants to control but Boucher is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Sadulaev swings around for an armbar but Boucher sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sadulaev's guard. Boucher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sadulaev seems keen to control Boucher's posture. Sadulaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Boucher postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sadulaev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boucher, into his guard. #REVB##ES# Boucher pushes Sadulaev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1# Boucher scores with a punch to the head. Sadulaev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sadulaev doesn't succeed with the takedown and Boucher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sadulaev shoots in but no luck this time. Sadulaev with a poor takedown #CL# and Boucher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Brandon Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulrashid Sadulaev. Sadulaev is trying to drag Boucher to the mat but Boucher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2# Sadulaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boucher prevents it.
#TD2# Boucher is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sadulaev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boucher to the mat. Boucher regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# Boucher has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sadulaev is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Sadulaev wants the takedown. Boucher is fighting it off but Sadulaev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Boucher's guard against the cage. Boucher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sadulaev looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Boucher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Boucher is trying to keep Sadulaev in close.
#T3# Boucher is looking to stand up but Sadulaev isn't so interested in that idea. Boucher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadulaev is one step ahead there. Boucher keeping moving, preventing Sadulaev from controlling successfully. Sadulaev connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB# Boucher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Boucher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadulaev defends it easily.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Sadulaev cracks Boucher with a solid left hand. Sadulaev wants to control from the top but Boucher keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Boucher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Sadulaev shoots and misses and Boucher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sadulaev moves forwards but Boucher connects with a nice, crisp jab. Sadulaev has his takedown stuffed and Boucher counters with a stiff right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Boucher dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# A shot to the liver by Boucher. Beautiful body shot. Sadulaev with a lazy takedown attempt and Boucher counters with a straight right hand. Sadulaev tries for a takedown but Boucher circles away easily and Boucher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD# Oooooh!!! Boucher has knocked Sadulaev down with a huge combo! Boucher steps away and waves a wobbly Sadulaev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Abdulrashid Sadulaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This has been an exciting period of action! Boucher pounces like a tiger and cracks Sadulaev with a vicious hook! Sadulaev is down but not out! Boucher follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brandon Boucher! Abdulrashid Sadulaev spoke after the fight, saying '*Some Russian bullshit*'.
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Event:
GLFC 12: Green Lotus Christmas
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1# Laraque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Boucher misses the target. Sloppy strikes from Boucher. Those never looked like landing. Sloppy strikes from Laraque. Those never looked like landing. Laraque misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL# Boucher moves into the clinch. Boucher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laraque.
#TD# Boucher tightens his grip and picks Laraque up, before dumping him to the ground. Laraque manages to land in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Laraque wants to sweep but no luck. Boucher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1# Boucher stopping the sweep attempt from Laraque. Boucher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Boucher throwing strikes from guard but Laraque blocks nicely. Laraque is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Boucher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laraque dives on top into guard.#REVB# Laraque is looking to work some ground and pound but Boucher has wrist control. Laraque is fighting to break Boucher's control of his arms but Boucher is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Laraque throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Boucher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laraque is aware though and is defending well. Laraque wants to control from the top but Boucher keeps moving. Laraque cracks Boucher with a solid left hand. Laraque in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# Laraque throws a big elbow that misses. Laraque trying to control but Boucher is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laraque accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Laraque looking to sit in guard and control but Boucher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Laraque working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Boucher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laraque is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Laraque keeps moving. #T3##SU# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Boucher stands up from guard. Let's bang! Laraque throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Boucher counter with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Georges Laraque has been cut. Laraque throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boucher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Laraque misses with a two punch combination.
Boucher fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy body kick from Laraque and Boucher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC# Laraque is rocked!#CL# Boucher instigates a clinch. #TD# Boucher lands a takedown into guard.
Boucher with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Boucher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laraque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boucher has managed to get both his arms back between Laraque's legs - danger averted. Laraque looks winded!#SU# Boucher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Laraque, up you get! #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Laraque throws a poor cross that misses
#KD# and Boucher counters with a crisp one two that drops Laraque! Boucher thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Laraque to his feet! Laraque is in big trouble! Laraque is still on wobbly legs! Can Boucher finish him?#CL# Boucher clinches up against the cage.#TD# Boucher works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Boucher advances position into side control! Laraque seems to have recovered his senses. Boucher in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU# Boucher stands up. Laraque falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Boucher counters by clinching up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Boucher dominated that round. The cut man is working on Georges Laraque's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Laraque throws a right and a left that Boucher avoids nicely. Laraque swinging wildly here.
Boucher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laraque can do to turn this around? Boucher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laraque drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boucher defends it well. Laraque throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Boucher counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Laraque drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boucher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laraque misses with a body kick. Boucher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Laraque tries to bum rush Boucher with a series of wild strikes but Boucher uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Boucher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL# Boucher gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Boucher gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Laraque regains guard.
Laraque wants to sweep here but Boucher controlling him for the moment. #SU# Boucher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Laraque, up you get! #T1##CL# Boucher takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Laraque is fighting off a takedown attempt but Boucher is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Laraque to the mat. Laraque regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Boucher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Laraque tries to land a sweep but no joy. Boucher postures up in Laraque's guard and throws a big left but Laraque blocks it. Laraque is trying to keep Boucher in close.
#SU# Laraque is working an open guard so Boucher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL# Boucher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laraque, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Laraque has Boucher pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Laraque pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boucher tumbling to the mat - Laraque dives into Boucher's guard. Laraque trying to control but Boucher is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB# Boucher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laraque is aware though and is defending well. Boucher keeping moving, preventing Laraque from controlling successfully. Boucher is adopting a defensive guard. Boucher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Laraque wants to control from the top but Boucher keeps moving. Laraque with a nice head shot there.#ES# Boucher uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brandon Boucher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Laraque misses with a series of wild punches.
Laraque throws a series of punches but Boucher moves out of range. Boucher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3# Boucher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laraque is breathing heavily. Laraque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laraque throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boucher counters with a one-two to the body. Laraque throws a sloppy head kick and Boucher counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Laraque falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brandon Boucher!
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Event:
GLFC 11: Batman Always Wins
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1# Skitto takes a swing at Boucher's ribcage but misses. Boucher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skitto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boucher was well out of range. Poor timing from Skitto. Boucher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Skitto fails with the takedown#CL# and Boucher moves into the clinch. Skitto tries to work over Boucher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Boucher tries to score a body lock takedown but Skitto shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Skitto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skitto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skitto tries to circle away but Boucher has him pinned against the cage. Boucher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1# Skitto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Skitto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skitto tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Boucher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Skitto misses with a jab to the body
#CL# and Boucher moves into the clinch. Skitto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skitto wants a takedown.
Boucher managing to block the knees to the body from Skitto.
Boucher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skitto is looking to break free of the clinch but Boucher has double underhooks. Skitto prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2# Skitto trying to stall but Boucher improves his position.
Skitto is trying to push Boucher away but Boucher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Skitto tries to break free but Boucher pushes him back against the cage. Skitto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skitto tries to land knees in the clinch but Boucher avoids the damage to the body. Boucher gets underhooks to prevent Skitto's takedown attempt.
Brandon Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moe Skitto. Skitto tries to break the clinch but Boucher is controlling the position. Boucher is trying to drag Skitto to the mat but Skitto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Skitto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boucher avoids it.#T3# Boucher prevents Skitto from breaking the clinch. Boucher wants to take the fight to the mat but Skitto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Boucher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skitto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Boucher keeps control of Skitto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Skitto missing with knees to the body.
Boucher blocks a body shot from Skitto. Skitto is trying to break the clinch but Boucher has him pressed against the cage. Skitto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boucher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skitto is trying to break the clinch but Boucher is controlling him. Boucher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boucher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Skitto working hard to break the clinch. Boucher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Skitto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boucher wants to take the fight to the mat but Skitto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Skitto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boucher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skitto is trying to force a seperation but Boucher has the dominant position. Boucher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Boucher prevents Skitto from breaking the clinch. Skitto should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boucher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Boucher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skitto prevents it.
Skitto gets underhooks to prevent Boucher's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Skitto dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Skitto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boucher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skitto sprawls and moves away. Skitto connects with a body shot.#CL# Boucher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Boucher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Skitto gets underhooks to prevent Boucher's takedown attempt.
Skitto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Skitto is trying to break the clinch but Boucher is controlling him. Skitto prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Boucher. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skitto obliges. Boucher wants to take the fight to the mat but Skitto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Skitto is looking to control Boucher's arms but Boucher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skitto has his back to the cage. #T1# Skitto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boucher can't get the takedown.
Skitto landing knees to the head.
Boucher has Skitto pressed against the cage, preventing Skitto from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Boucher prevents Skitto from breaking the clinch. Skitto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Moe Skitto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Skitto working hard to break the clinch. Skitto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boucher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skitto is defending well. Skitto is defending well against a takedown attempt. Boucher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skitto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2# Boucher keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Skitto gets tackled into the cage by Boucher. Boucher maintains the clinch. Boucher managing to block the knees to the body from Skitto.
Skitto is trying to break free. Skitto has had enough of the clinch but Boucher keeps him there for the moment. Boucher managing to block the knees to the body from Skitto.
Boucher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skitto gets underhooks to prevent Boucher's takedown attempt.
Skitto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boucher.
Boucher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skitto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Skitto can't get the takedown.
#T3# Skitto tries to land knees in the clinch but Boucher avoids the damage to the body. Skitto throws a punch but it's blocked by Boucher. Skitto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boucher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Boucher has Skitto pressed against the cage, preventing Skitto from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Skitto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boucher.
Skitto stops a takedown attempt from Boucher.
Boucher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Skitto's efforts to push away. Boucher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skitto is looking to break free of the clinch but Boucher has double underhooks. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Skitto has had enough of the clinch but Boucher keeps him there for the moment. Boucher goes for a takedown attempt but Skitto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brandon Boucher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Boucher clinches. Boucher managing to block the knees to the body from Skitto.
Boucher goes for a takedown attempt but Skitto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skitto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boucher has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Skitto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boucher on the side of the head. #CL# Skitto tries to keep at a distance but Boucher has taken the fight into the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Skitto throws an elbow but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Skitto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Boucher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Skitto swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Boucher counter with a right hand. Boucher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skitto on the side of the head. Skitto tries to clinch but Boucher is having none of it. Skitto dips to his left and cracks Boucher with an uppercut! Skitto looks to clinch and Boucher counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# Boucher clinches up with Skitto and pushes him back against the cage. Skitto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boucher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Skitto tries to circle away but Boucher has him pinned against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skitto working hard to break the clinch. Boucher wants a takedown.
Boucher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Boucher managing to block the knees to the body from Skitto.
#T1# Boucher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skitto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Boucher tries to score a body lock takedown but Skitto shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Skitto tries to land knees in the clinch but Boucher avoids the damage to the body. Skitto misses with a punch to the body.
Skitto looking to slow down the pace here. Boucher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skitto misses with a knee strike.
Boucher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Skitto tries to land knees in the clinch but Boucher avoids the damage to the body. Skitto has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boucher has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skitto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Boucher. That's going to take a lot out of him. Skitto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boucher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Skitto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boucher blocks it with crossed arms. Skitto wants to break free but Boucher has control.
Skitto lands a nice knee to the body. Skitto can't find room to land a body shot as Boucher controls the action.
Boucher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Skitto tries to land a knee to the head but Boucher blocks with his arms.
Skitto trying to land knees to the body.
#T3# Boucher managing to block the knees to the body from Skitto.
Skitto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boucher has him pressed against the cage. Boucher can't get the takedown.
Skitto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boucher avoids it. Boucher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skitto after a bit of a struggle. Skitto looking to stall.
Skitto missing with knees to the body.
Boucher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skitto pulls him back up using the underhooks. Boucher is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Skitto trying to land knees to the body.
Boucher managing to block the knees to the body from Skitto.
Boucher blocks an elbow strike. Boucher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skitto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boucher avoids it. Skitto is defending well against a takedown attempt. Boucher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skitto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brandon Boucher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Moe Skitto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boucher lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Moe Skitto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Skitto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Skitto!
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Event:
GLFC 7: Alvac Vs Coolidge
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Jos Ricci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Boucher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Boucher regains full guard. Nicely done. Jos Ricci working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Boucher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Boucher is looking for a triangle but Jos Ricci pushes his legs off easily.
Jos Ricci scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jos Ricci throws a big right hand that misses. Boucher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jos Ricci landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2# Jos Ricci drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boucher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boucher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boucher! #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boucher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jos Ricci keeps working. #T1# Jos Ricci is looking for a sweep. Jos Ricci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Jos Ricci is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boucher is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Boucher trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jos Ricci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jos Ricci wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T2# Jos Ricci is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Boucher.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Boucher trying to control momentarily.
Boucher keeps control of the position as Jos Ricci tries to break free.
#SUB# Boucher is looking for the choke from the back position but Jos Ricci is controlling his hands well. Jos Ricci wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jos Ricci keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Jos Ricci defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boucher is not going to allow Jos Ricci to sit and survive in this position. #T3# Boucher controlling well, preventing Jos Ricci from escaping the position.
#SUB# Jos Ricci fending off the submission attempt from Boucher. Jos Ricci rolls, trying to escape but Boucher keeps control of the position.
Jos Ricci trying to control but not successfully. Jos Ricci is in bad spot here.
#T4##SUB# Boucher is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jos Ricci has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Jos Ricci staying busy and making it hard for Boucher to control. Boucher missing with strikes from the back. Jos Ricci tries to roll but Boucher sticks to his back.
Jos Ricci wants to control his opponent's hands but Boucher gets his hands free. Jos Ricci rolls, trying to escape but Boucher keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boucher is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jos Ricci turns into Boucher and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Boucher dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# Jos Ricci fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boucher to the ground. Jos Ricci is now in Boucher's guard.#ES# Boucher pushes Jos Ricci off and gets back to his feet.
#CL# Boucher closes the distance and pushes Jos Ricci back into the cage. Jos Ricci is trying to drag Boucher to the mat but Boucher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD# Boucher lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Boucher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Jos Ricci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boucher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jos Ricci wants to improve his position but Boucher is controlling well.
#SUB# Jos Ricci is defending against the submission attempts here by Boucher.
Boucher controlling the action here.#T1# Jos Ricci is looking to improve his position.
Jos Ricci tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Boucher has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Jos Ricci is desperately trying to improve his position but Boucher has a good base and remains in mount. Jos Ricci controls the position. Boucher wants to control the pace but Jos Ricci is squirming around nicely. #T2# Boucher misses with a head shot. Boucher trying to control but Jos Ricci is having none of it. Jos Ricci tries to reverse the position but Boucher maintains control. Jos Ricci wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Jos Ricci wants to escape the position.
#T3# Boucher throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB# Jos Ricci defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boucher's arms. Boucher controlling well, preventing Jos Ricci from escaping the position.
Boucher trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Jos Ricci 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4# Boucher tries to keep control of the position but Jos Ricci is staying busy.#SUB# Jos Ricci fending off the submission attempt from Boucher. Jos Ricci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boucher somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Jos Ricci can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Boucher dominated that second round. That's time! Boucher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Boucher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jos Ricci swats him away and circles back towards the center. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jos Ricci is defended easily by Boucher. Boucher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jos Ricci . Jos Ricci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boucher is fending him off so far but Jos Ricci persists. Nope, Boucher circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2# Jos Ricci drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES# Boucher throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Jos Ricci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Brandon Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Jos Ricci . Boucher with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jos Ricci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This has been an exciting period of action! Boucher throws a right and a left that Jos Ricci avoids nicely. #CL# Boucher closes the distance and pushes Jos Ricci back into the cage. Jos Ricci looking to slow down the pace here.#TD# Boucher jumps guard.
#T1# Jos Ricci is looking to work some ground and pound but Boucher has wrist control. Jos Ricci cracks Boucher with a solid left hand. Jos Ricci is looking to work some ground and pound but Boucher has wrist control. Boucher trying to control the position.
Jos Ricci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jos Ricci makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jos Ricci throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Jos Ricci throws an elbow that misses. Boucher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jos Ricci 's guard. Nice move by Boucher!#REVR# Jos Ricci looking for a sweep. Not yet Jos Ricci , not yet. Brandon Boucher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Boucher is stalling in the full guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jos Ricci can do anything to dispel that myth. Jos Ricci tries to strike from the bottom.
#SU# Boucher gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Jos Ricci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boucher as he avoids it easily. Jos Ricci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boucher sprawls well. Boucher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jos Ricci gets slowly back to his feet.#T3# Boucher throws a sloppy head kick and Jos Ricci moves out of range easily. #TD2# Jos Ricci shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jos Ricci was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES# Boucher bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Jos Ricci misses the jab. As Jos Ricci looks to move away, Boucher throws a big counter combo but Jos Ricci just gets out of the way.#TD2# Boucher tries to sprawl but Jos Ricci drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# Boucher has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jos Ricci is on him like a limpet, forcing Boucher back against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jos Ricci is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jos Ricci is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boucher pulls him back up using the underhooks. Stalling in the clinch from Boucher.
A head punch on the inside from Jos Ricci fails to land. Jos Ricci drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boucher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boucher misses with a double jab.
#CL# Jos Ricci tries to keep at a distance but Boucher has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4# Jos Ricci has Boucher pressed against the cage, preventing Boucher from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Boucher is trying to force a seperation but Jos Ricci has the dominant position.#TD# Boucher decides to pull guard. Boucher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jos Ricci . Boucher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Carlos Jos Ricci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jos Ricci works over Boucher with some ground and pound from guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jos Ricci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jos Ricci throwing strikes but missing. Jos Ricci won't allow Boucher to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight! Brandon Boucher showed his dominance in that final round. Well Boucher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Boucher!
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Event:
GLFC 5: Destruction
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1# Steel throws a hook but Boucher avoids it easily. Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Boucher leaves Steel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Boucher went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Boucher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steel misses with a combination
and Boucher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Boucher scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Boucher tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance. Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1# Steel throws a right and a left that both miss. Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boucher manages to avoid it. Boucher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steel. Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boucher moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off. Boucher looks to land a body kick but Steel moved away. Steel misses with a wild body shot. No joy there for Boucher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boucher tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Boucher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center. Steel misses with a combination
and Boucher counters with a left and a right that stings Steel. #T2# Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL# Steel tries to keep at a distance but Boucher has taken the fight into the clinch. Steel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Steel jumps guard but Boucher stands there with Steel around his waist. Steel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brandon Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerome Steel. Steel looks winded! Steel is trying to break free. Boucher tries to break free but Steel pushes him back against the cage. Steel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boucher smiles and moves away.
Boucher throws a head kick that misses. #T3# Boucher tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel moves out of range as Boucher throws a body kick.
Steel tries to counter by closing the distance. Steel avoids the head kick by Boucher.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boucher rather than just go for the knockout. Steel avoids the head kick by Boucher.
Steel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL# Boucher instigates a clinch. Boucher is working for takedown but Steel is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD# Boucher ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boucher no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Steel trying to control but Boucher is working from the bottom. Boucher controlling the position.#T4# Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Boucher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boucher has a closed guard, preventing Steel from standing up. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boucher holds on and takes a little breather. Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Steel trying to move into half guard but instead Boucher has managed to sweep!#REVR# Boucher throwing strikes from guard but Steel blocks nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Boucher dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Boucher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Steel feints a jab promting Boucher to slip. Steel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boucher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Steel misses the jab. Steel misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Boucher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boucher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. The fight stays on the outside here - Boucher looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Steel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Boucher moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2# Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boucher defends it well. Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boucher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A punch combination from Boucher misses. Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boucher moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Steel checks a low kick from Boucher. Brandon Boucher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boucher tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Boucher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Boucher tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range. Steel feints the counter takedown. Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Boucher. And Steel tries to counter it with a takedown but Boucher pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2# Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Brandon Boucher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boucher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Steel tries to keep at a distance but Boucher has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Steel breaks the clinch.
Boucher tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Boucher throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Steel closes the distance and clinches. Boucher stops a takedown attempt from Steel.
#T3# Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boucher pulls him back up using the underhooks. Steel is breathing heavily.#BC2# Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boucher is out of range and Steel settles back down. A low kick from Boucher is predictable there and Steel counters with a straight right hand. Steel keeps the fight on the outside. Steel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boucher. Steel misses with a few strikes there.
#CL# Boucher moves into range and clinches up with Steel.#TD# Boucher pulls guard effortlessly. #ES# Boucher has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Steel has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC# Boucher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# Boucher misses with a two punch combination.
Boucher fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Boucher misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boucher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boucher. A combination from Steel does no damage. Boucher misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Boucher misses. Boucher throws a leg kick #KD2# and Steel counters with a crisp one two that drops Boucher! Steel thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Boucher to his feet! Boucher is in big trouble!#ROC2# Boucher is rocked! Boucher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Boucher dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Boucher closes the distance but Steel moves to the side and Steel counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Boucher is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boucher misses with a wild combination.
Steel tries to counter by closing the distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Brandon Boucher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL# Boucher clinches. Steel jumps guard but Boucher stands there with Steel around his waist. Steel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boucher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Steel lands a body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Steel manages to pull guard.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel 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. Boucher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Steel wants to stand up but Boucher is controlling him. #T2# Boucher looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Steel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Boucher manages to pass to side control. Boucher not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3# Steel is trying to stand.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Steel lands a leg kick that knocks Boucher off balance momentarily. Boucher tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Steel wants to counter with a clinch but Boucher pushes him away. Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Boucher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boucher tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it. Boucher throws a series of strikes that have Steel backpedaling.
#T4# Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boucher sprawls well. Boucher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Boucher here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Boucher tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
As Boucher backs off Steel throws a huge counter combo but Boucher manages to avoid it all. Boucher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Steel tries to counter with a clinch but Boucher shakes him off and moves away.#CL# Boucher closes the distance and pushes Steel back into the cage. Boucher wants to take the fight to the mat but Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boucher is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steel to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Boucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gerome Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Brandon Boucher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boucher counters with a three punch combo that has Steel backing up. Steel nods at Boucher to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brandon Boucher. Well Boucher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Boucher!
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Event:
GLFC 4: Battle Royale
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1# A punch combination from Boucher misses. A clash of legs there as Bot blocks the low kick.#TD2# Boucher dives in and scores a takedown into Bot's guard.#SUB# Bot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boucher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Bot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boucher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bot trying to control the position.
Bot looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boucher puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Bot is looking for a sweep. Boucher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Boucher wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Bot is defending against the submission attempts here by Boucher.
#T1# Bot keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Bot works his way to full guard. Good work. Boucher wants to control from the top but Bot keeps moving. Bot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Bot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bot throws a strike but Boucher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2##SUB# Bot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boucher defends well. Bot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Bot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Boucher looking for a sweep. Not yet Boucher, not yet. Bot working some strikes from top position. Boucher looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Bot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Boucher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bot controls the pace.#T3# Boucher keeping moving, preventing Bot from controlling successfully. Bot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Boucher tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bot lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Boucher tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Boucher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bot passes Boucher's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4# Bot passes to full mount! Bot lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boucher tries to hold on but Bot pushes him away. BOOM! Bot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bot landing shots from mount. Boucher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bot with a couple of short strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boucher takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Bot putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Bot in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC# Boucher is rocked! Bot has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boucher's face.
Boucher is still in real trouble! Can Bot finish him? Boucher can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Bot dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Boucher closes the distance and clinches up with Bot, looking for a takedown. Boucher pushes Bot against the cage but Bot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Boucher seems to have recovered his senses. Boucher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD# Boucher gets caught napping as Bot dives in and scores a takedown. Boucher manages to retain guard.#ES2# Boucher has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bot has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Bot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boucher is defending well. Bot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boucher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Bot. That's going to take a lot out of him. Come on Boucher - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boucher pressing his opponent against the cage. Boucher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bot can't get the takedown.
#T1# Boucher is trying to break the clinch but Bot has him pressed against the cage. Bot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boucher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boucher is fending him off so far but Bot persists. Nope, Boucher circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Horrible takedown attempt by Boucher or perhaps it was just good defense by Bot, which made it look bad. #CL2# Boucher darts in and clinches Bot up against the cage. Boucher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bot tries for a takedown but Boucher manages to get underhooks.
Boucher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bot.
#TD2# Boucher pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2# Boucher pushes Bot off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2# Bot shoots for a takedown but Boucher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bot shoots in but no luck this time. Boucher shoots in but Bot avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bot dives in and grabs Boucher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boucher pushes down on Bot's head and hops out. Boucher tries to counter by closing the distance. Boucher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bot eats them both and turns towards Boucher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. This has been an exciting period of action! Bot stuffs the takedown. Boucher looks for a takedown but Bot sprawls well. Bot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boucher's waist but Boucher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bot off to one side. Boucher feints a counter leg kick. Sub Bot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boucher fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2# Boucher has managed to clinch.
#T3# Bot can't get the takedown.
Boucher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bot.
#BC2# Boucher breaks from the clinch.
Bot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2# Boucher instigates a clinch. Boucher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Boucher cracks Bot with a nice body shot. Bot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boucher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boucher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4# Boucher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A short right from Boucher. #TD2# Boucher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Boucher keeping moving, preventing Bot from controlling successfully. Bot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bot connects with a couple of short punches. Bot chips away with some ground and pound. Bot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Boucher is trying to control the position but Bot postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Boucher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Bot shoots in and drives through. Boucher sprawls well.#TD# Bot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Sub Bot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bot winds up and cracks Boucher with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Boucher trying to control from the bottom.
Boucher is trying to stand up here but Bot is controlling him well. Bot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Bot prevents Boucher from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bot prevents Boucher from standing back up.
Bot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Bot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boucher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1# Boucher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bot scores with a couple of nice shots. Bot uses his free foot to push down on Boucher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boucher. Bot avoids the attempt from Boucher to control. Boucher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boucher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bot with good strikes from the mount here! Bot breaks from Boucher's wrist control and lands an elbow. Boucher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2# Bot looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bot lands a nice shot to the head. Boucher is bucking up trying to escape but Bot cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Bot working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boucher tries to lock up and control but Bot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bot with good strikes from the mount here! Boucher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Bot 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. #SUB# Bot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boucher sees it coming and defends easily. Boucher is in trouble now - Bot has advanced to mount! #T3# Bot with a couple of short strikes. Bot lands with some strikes. Boucher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bot landing strikes from the mount and Boucher is in trouble! #SUB# Bot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boucher to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boucher shrugs it off. Bot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boucher can do to turn this around? Bot with good strikes from the mount here! Boucher working to try and regain half guard.
Bot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boucher is looking to escape. #T4# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boucher tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bot has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boucher's face.
Bot scoring with strikes but Boucher is staying in there. This has been an exciting period of action! Bot lands a nice shot to the head. Boucher is in a horrible position here. Bot smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bot lands with some strikes. Bot lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight! Sub Bot showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bot 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Bot! After winning the bout, Sub Bot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GLFC 2: Warriors
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1# Boucher fails with a takedown attempt. MacDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2# and Boucher counters with a single leg into guard. MacDonald didn't expect that. MacDonald being controlled here, momentarily. MacDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacDonald wants to pass the guard but Boucher is keeping the position. MacDonald being controlled here momentarily. MacDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1# MacDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boucher is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Boucher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Boucher is looking for a triangle but MacDonald pushes his legs off easily.
MacDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. MacDonald trying to control but Boucher is working from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Boucher pulls MacDonald in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# Boucher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Boucher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boucher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald avoids it really well and circles away. MacDonald is looking for a counter combo.#T3# Boucher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Boucher fails with the takedown. Rory MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Boucher.#CL2# Boucher closes the distance and clinches. MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boucher is defending well for now. Boucher tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but Boucher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2# Boucher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4# MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Boucher tries to sprawl out of it but MacDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boucher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. MacDonald fails with the takedown. Boucher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. MacDonald is looking to counter the offense by Boucher and move into the clinch. Boucher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacDonald is fending him off so far but Boucher persists. Nope, MacDonald circles away and we're back to standing. MacDonald is looking for a counter combo. MacDonald looks to land a right hand but Boucher moved out of range. Nice takedown defense from MacDonald. No joy for Boucher on that attempt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boucher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacDonald pinned against the cage. MacDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. MacDonald is looking for a counter combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacDonald dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Boucher instigates a clinch. Boucher is trying to drag MacDonald to the mat but MacDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. MacDonald working hard to break the clinch.#BC# MacDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacDonald shoots in but Boucher avoids the takedown attempt easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Boucher drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1# Boucher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacDonald as he jumps to the side. Rory MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Boucher. MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boucher sprawls well. Boucher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacDonald gets slowly back to his feet. Horrible takedown attempt by MacDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Boucher, which made it look bad. Boucher raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Nice takedown defense from MacDonald. No joy for Boucher on that attempt. MacDonald misses with a head kick.
As MacDonald backs off Boucher throws a huge counter combo but MacDonald manages to avoid it all.#CL2# MacDonald tries to keep at a distance but Boucher has taken the fight into the clinch. MacDonald tries to pull guard but Boucher holds him up against the cage and eventually MacDonald drops back down to his feet.
#T2# MacDonald has had enough of the clinch but Boucher keeps him there for the moment. Boucher avoiding damage.
Boucher tries to pull guard but MacDonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Boucher slows down the pace here.
Boucher gets underhooks to prevent MacDonald's takedown attempt.
MacDonald is looking for a takedown. MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boucher.
Boucher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3# MacDonald is looking to take this one to the mat. Boucher drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacDonald throws a half hearted mid kick. Boucher shoots in and drives through. MacDonald sprawls well.#CL2# Boucher moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Boucher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boucher as he avoids it easily. Boucher is trying to counter with his kicks. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Boucher throws a right and a left that MacDonald avoids nicely. Nice takedown defense from Boucher. No joy for MacDonald on that attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by MacDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Boucher, which made it look bad. #T4##CL2# Boucher has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Boucher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boucher is defended easily by MacDonald. MacDonald misses with the combination.
Boucher darts in looking for a takedown but MacDonald gets double underhooks and turns Boucher into the cage. MacDonald is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boucher. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! MacDonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Boucher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald avoids it really well and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Boucher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# MacDonald has a takedown stuffed. Boucher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacDonald defends well and Boucher ends up having to push MacDonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Boucher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald avoids it really well and circles away. MacDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boucher circles away quickly and effectively. A head kick misses from MacDonald. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck for MacDonald with that takedown attempt. #CL2# Boucher has managed to clinch.
#T1##TD2# Boucher has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MacDonald uses from the top position. MacDonald won't allow Boucher to sweep him here. Boucher has MacDonald pulled in close to control his posture. MacDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Boucher is retaining full guard. MacDonald is looking to pass into half guard but Boucher pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boucher is in guard.#REVB# Boucher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2# Boucher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Boucher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacDonald swivels and escapes. Rory MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Boucher. MacDonald tries to clinch there but Boucher circles away.
#CL2# Boucher closes the distance and clinches. #T2# MacDonald is trying to drag Boucher to the mat but Boucher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Both fighters are breathing heavily. MacDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Boucher won't allow it.
#TD2# Boucher jumps guard.
Boucher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boucher swivels though and keeps the full guard. MacDonald wants to control from the top but Boucher keeps moving. #ES2# Boucher has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. MacDonald is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3##TD2# Boucher drags the fight down to the ground.
MacDonald wanted to stand there but Boucher had control of the position. MacDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boucher is keeping the position for now. Boucher wants to sweep but no luck. MacDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Boucher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Boucher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4# Boucher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Boucher pushing down on MacDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2# Boucher escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2# Boucher clinches up with MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boucher as MacDonald tries to tie him up. Boucher tries to pull guard but MacDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Boucher drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC# MacDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight! Brandon Boucher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Boucher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Boucher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# Boucher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shaffer sprawls well. Shaffer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boucher gets slowly back to his feet. Shaffer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boucher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Boucher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Boucher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2# It looks like Gil Shaffer has been cut. Shaffer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boucher's waist but Boucher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaffer off to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boucher throws a series of strikes that have Shaffer backpedaling.
Boucher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gil Shaffer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Boucher has Shaffer up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1# Shaffer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boucher is defending well for now. Shaffer wants to stall.
Boucher working hard to break the clinch. Shaffer really is a fat lump. Shaffer trying to stall but Boucher improves his position.
Shaffer letting Boucher take a breather here.#BC# Shaffer manages to break the clinch.
Shaffer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Shaffer attempts a counter takedown but Boucher avoids it well and moves away.#CL2# Boucher instigates a clinch. #T2##BC# Shaffer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Shaffer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Boucher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Shaffer stops Boucher from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Shaffer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boucher is just riding it out for now. Shaffer eventually gives up the hold. Shaffer not landing any meaningful shots this time. Boucher works his way to full guard. Good work. Shaffer chips away with some ground and pound.#T3# Shaffer throwing strikes from guard but Boucher blocks nicely. #SUB2# Boucher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaffer defends well. Shaffer is looking to stand up but Boucher won't let him. #SU# Shaffer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Boucher closes the distance but Shaffer moves to the side #TD# and Shaffer counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2# Boucher makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Boucher throws the kick towards the body but Shaffer avoids it. Boucher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaffer as he avoids it easily. Shaffer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Shaffer throws a solid leg kick but Boucher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaffer.#T4# Boucher throws a head kick but Shaffer moves out of range.
Boucher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaffer is fending him off so far but Boucher persists. Nope, Shaffer circles away and we're back to standing. Boucher looks winded! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boucher has his takedown stuffed and Shaffer counters with a two punch combo. The fight stays on the outside here - Boucher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD# Shaffer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2# Boucher sneaks out the side door and pushes Shaffer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Boucher will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Gil Shaffer's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Boucher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaffer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Boucher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Boucher closes the distance and clinches up with Shaffer, looking for a takedown. Boucher pushes Shaffer against the cage but Shaffer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Shaffer shoots in but Boucher avoids the takedown attempt easily. Shaffer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boucher as he jumps to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shaffer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaffer wants it to stay on the feet. Boucher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Gil Shaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Boucher.#T1##CL# Boucher tries to keep at a distance but Shaffer has taken the fight into the clinch. Shaffer stalls. Boucher tries to break the clinch but Shaffer is controlling the position. #TD# Shaffer has picked Boucher up - he's going for a ride! Shaffer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2# Boucher kicks Shaffer off and gets back to his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boucher is defended easily by Shaffer. Shaffer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaffer wants it to stay on the feet.#TD# Shaffer 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. Shaffer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Boucher is breathing heavily.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shaffer is looking to stand up but Boucher won't let him. Shaffer landing with the ground and pound. Shaffer postures up and lands a big shot to Boucher's brow. Shaffer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Boucher trying to strike off his back.
Shaffer tries to stand but Boucher is controlling from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boucher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaffer is one step ahead there. Shaffer postures up and lands a big shot to Boucher's brow. Shaffer tries to stand but Boucher is controlling from the bottom. Shaffer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boucher's head.#T3# Shaffer landing some decent shots from guard. Shaffer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Shaffer throws a big right hand that misses. #SU# Shaffer gets to his feet - Boucher follows without any prompting. Boucher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Boucher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Shaffer darts in looking for a takedown but Boucher gets double underhooks and turns Shaffer into the cage. Boucher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Boucher lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaffer's head.#T4# Boucher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Boucher shoots in for a double leg but Shaffer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Shaffer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Boucher moves in looking to clinch but Shaffer pushes him off. Boucher fails in his attempt to clinch. Boucher wants to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Shaffer dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Gil Shaffer's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Shaffer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boucher.
Shaffer tries to counter with a takedown but Boucher is quick to defend against it. Boucher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaffer throws a big counter combination but Boucher scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Horrible takedown attempt by Shaffer or perhaps it was just good defense by Boucher, which made it look bad. Boucher tries for a takedown but Shaffer circles away easily#CL# and Shaffer moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Shaffer manages to break the clinch.
Shaffer darts in looking for a takedown but Boucher gets double underhooks and turns Shaffer into the cage. Boucher wants to clinch but Shaffer slips to the side#TD# and Shaffer counters with a single leg into guard. Boucher didn't expect that. #ES2# Boucher has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shaffer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Gil Shaffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##TD# Boucher gets caught flat footed, as Shaffer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Shaffer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boucher works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Shaffer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Shaffer works over Boucher with some ground and pound from guard. Shaffer postures up and lands a big shot to Boucher's brow. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Boucher tries to land a sweep but no joy. Boucher is controlling Shaffer's posture. Boucher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Shaffer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Shaffer is working Boucher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Shaffer with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# Boucher is trying to keep Shaffer in close.
Shaffer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Shaffer throws a big right hand that misses. Shaffer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boucher's head. Shaffer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boucher's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shaffer wanted to stand there but Boucher had control of the position. Shaffer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Shaffer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Boucher looking for a sweep. Not yet Boucher, not yet. Shaffer with a flurry of punches that miss. Shaffer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Shaffer lands a couple of elbows.#T3# Shaffer lands a couple of decent looking shots. Boucher looking for a sweep. Not yet Boucher, not yet. Shaffer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Boucher has a closed guard, preventing Shaffer from standing up. Shaffer postures up in Boucher's guard and throws a big left but Boucher blocks it. #SU# Boucher is working an open guard so Shaffer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Nice takedown defense from Boucher. No joy for Shaffer on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gil Shaffer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boucher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Boucher misses the shot to the body. As Boucher looks to move away, Shaffer throws a big counter combo but Boucher just gets out of the way. Boucher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaffer but Shaffer pushes him off and we're back to square one. Shaffer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4# Nice takedown defense from Boucher. No joy for Shaffer on that attempt. #CL2# Boucher moves into range and clinches up with Shaffer.#BC# Shaffer breaks the clinch.
Gil Shaffer is winning the standup battle so far. Shaffer swats away the attempt to clinch by Boucher. Shaffer shoots for a takedown but Boucher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Boucher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaffer but Shaffer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight! Gil Shaffer showed his dominance in that final round. I think Shaffer 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gil Shaffer!
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