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Event:
DMMA 223 Gora vs Martin
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Kontiainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bolt avoids the body shot from Kontiainen.
Bolt misses the shot to the body.
Ryan Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt lands a glancing blow to the side of Kontiainen's head.#CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kontiainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Bolt's head coaches at Dog Pound that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kontiainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bolt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bolt throws a lazy right hand but Kontiainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Kontiainen tries to counter it with a takedown but Bolt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kontiainen tries to score with a low kick but Bolt moves his leg out of the way.
Bolt misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kontiainen throws a leg kick which misses Bolt's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolt tries to avoid it.
Kontiainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolt lands with a straight right. Kontiainen didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kontiainen with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolt misses with a double jab
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kontiainen lands with a nice body kick.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Bolt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolt.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Kontiainen is out of range.
Bolt slips under a jab from Kontiainen.
Bolt with a hook.
Bolt misses with a right hand
and Kontiainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolt misses with a straight right.
Bolt connects with a crisp jab.
Kontiainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#That has opened up Paavali Kontiainen's cut even more.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen looks to land a body kick but Bolt moved away.#T2#
Bolt throws an off balance right hand
and Kontiainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bolt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Kontiainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bolt's half guard.
Bolt won't allow Kontiainen to pass to mount.
Kontiainen throwing shots but Bolt is blocking nicely.
Kontiainen with the ground and pound but Bolt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kontiainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kontiainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kontiainen throws a strike but Bolt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kontiainen wants to improve his position but instead Bolt has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Kontiainen tries to get to full guard but Bolt has control of the leg.
Kontiainen wants to control but Bolt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kontiainen is looking for a sweep. Bolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Bolt decides to stand up.
Kontiainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kontiainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Bolt.
Kontiainen misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Kontiainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolt takes one to the chin there.
Bolt lands with a kick to the temple. Kontiainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#The cut above Paavali Kontiainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Bolt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kontiainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses.
Bolt throws a sloppy head kick and Kontiainen moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt misses with an uppercut. Kontiainen saw that one coming.
Kontiainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A right-left combo lands from Bolt.
Bolt connects with a right hand. Kontiainen shakes it off.
Kontiainen throws out a loose jab but Bolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bolt misses with a head kick.
Bolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolt misses with an uppercut
and Kontiainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kontiainen tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kontiainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kontiainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolt.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kontiainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bolt but Bolt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Bolt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bolt misses with the combination.
Kontiainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kontiainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bolt.
Sloppy strikes from Bolt. Those never looked like landing.
Kontiainen lands a front kick.
Bolt misses with a hook. Kontiainen ducked under it nicely.
Kontiainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut lands for Kontiainen. That snapped Bolt's head back.
Kontiainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolt pinned against the cage. Bolt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen connects with a right hand. Bolt shakes it off.
Ryan Bolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kontiainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Bolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kontiainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kontiainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bolt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kontiainen takes a step back to recover.
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Kontiainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kontiainen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kontiainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kontiainen lands a really nice looking cross but Bolt seems unphased.
Kontiainen dodges the punch combination from Bolt.
Bolt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kontiainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kontiainen slips a jab and a cross from Bolt.
Bolt misses with a hook
and Kontiainen counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kontiainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kontiainen avoids the head kick by Bolt.
Donk. Kontiainen catches Bolt right on the button with a cross.
Kontiainen is looking to clinch but Bolt is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Bolt.
Kontiainen throws out a counter right but Bolt avoids it with no problem.
Bolt misses with an uppercut. Kontiainen saw that one coming.
Bolt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Ryan Bolt's cut is getting worse.
Kontiainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kontiainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolt doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolt ducks right into an uppercut from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolt misses the target.
Bolt walks into a stiff left hand from Kontiainen.#ROC2#Bolt is rocked!#CUT2#Ryan Bolt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kontiainen moves out of range as Bolt strikes.#T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bolt enables Kontiainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bolt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kontiainen postures up in Bolt's guard and throws a big left but Bolt blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kontiainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kontiainen stands up over Bolt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kontiainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontiainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolt has wrist control.
Bolt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kontiainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontiainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Bolt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kontiainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolt is retaining full guard.
Paavali Kontiainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kontiainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kontiainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kontiainen looking to pass the guard.
Kontiainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kontiainen trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bolt moves out of range of the body kick from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paavali Kontiainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Bolt.
Bolt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kontiainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bolt.
Nice cross by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Bolt.
Bolt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bolt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolt lands with a cross.
Kontiainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bolt eats them both and turns towards Kontiainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kontiainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kontiainen wants to clinch.#T1#
Kontiainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bolt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kontiainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolt looks to land a left hand but Kontiainen moved out of range nicely.
Kontiainen punishes Bolt's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bolt takes a step back to recover.
Kontiainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bolt circles away.
Bolt lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Kontiainen finds it's target.
Kontiainen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Bolt misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Kontiainen counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kontiainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kontiainen scores with a hook to the body.
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kontiainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bolt blocks a body shot from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kontiainen tries to work over Bolt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Bolt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bolt working hard to break the clinch.
Kontiainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
#BC#
Bolt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kontiainen.
#T3#
Bolt misses with a series of wild punches.
Kontiainen lands a jab.
A clash of legs there as Bolt blocks the low kick.
Kontiainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bolt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolt staying out of range there.
Bolt misses with a straight left.
Kontiainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Kontiainen is out of range.
Kontiainen staying out of range there.
Kontiainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Kontiainen misses the shot to the body.
Bolt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bolt wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryan Bolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavali Kontiainen.
Bolt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolt connects with a body shot.
Kontiainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolt feints a jab promting Kontiainen to slip. Bolt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kontiainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontiainen tries to clinch but Bolt moves out of range.
Bolt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kontiainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kontiainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolt defending well as Kontiainen loads up on a big left hand.
Bolt misses with a shot to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a thumping low kick.
Kontiainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bolt's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paavali Kontiainen.
Well Kontiainen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavali Kontiainen!
A victorious Paavali Kontiainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 256
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Cruzeiro motions for Bolt to come forward. Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cruzeiro - that will leave a mark!
Jab from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro cracks a nice hook into Bolt's ribs.
Bolt lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruzeiro off the cage and back into range.
Bolt avoids the head kick by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick, looking for Bolt's leg but Bolt calmly moves out of range.
Cruzeiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruzeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but Bolt checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Bolt there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Bolt.
Bolt throws out a loose jab but Cruzeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruzeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bolt counters with a straight right hand.
Bolt cracks a nice hook into Cruzeiro's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bolt checks a leg kick. #T1#
Cruzeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bolt counter with a right hand.
Bolt walks into a left hand.
Bolt takes one to the chin there.
Cruzeiro misses the jab.
Bolt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro missing with a left hand there. Bolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruzeiro throws a solid leg kick but Bolt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruzeiro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolt! But no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Bolt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bolt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruzeiro. Cruzeiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bolt lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Cruzeiro.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt loads up on a big right hand but Cruzeiro slips the punch.
Cruzeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolt.
Cruzeiro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bolt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bolt avoids the head kick by Cruzeiro.
Bolt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruzeiro in his tracks. #T2#
Bolt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Bolt.
Cruzeiro throwing a counter right hand but Bolt manages to avoid it.
Bolt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cruzeiro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruzeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolt.
Bolt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruzeiro moves out of range as Bolt strikes.
Cruzeiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruzeiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolt swings for the body but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
Cruzeiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruzeiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bolt tries a low kick but Cruzeiro avoids it.
Bolt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bolt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bolt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
No joy there for Bolt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Bolt scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.
Bolt takes a swing at Cruzeiro's ribcage but misses.
Bolt is looking to land body kicks.
Cruzeiro with a nice cross.
Bolt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruzeiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cruzeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cruzeiro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bolt throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.
Bolt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruzeiro.
Bolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
Bolt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruzeiro counters with a good, hard body kick but Bolt shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Bolt misses.
Bolt connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by Bolt as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Bolt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruzeiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bolt dips to his left and cracks Cruzeiro with an uppercut!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bolt. Cruzeiro shrugs it off though.
Cruzeiro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but Bolt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bolt misses with a looping right.
Cruzeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolt.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruzeiro moves away.
Bolt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolt misses with a double jab.
Bolt lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolt staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Bolt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
Bolt takes one to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bolt throws an overhand right that lands on Cruzeiro's shoulder, as Cruzeiro tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Bolt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cruzeiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bolt with the inside leg kick.
Bolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruzeiro.
Bolt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cruzeiro can pounce on him.
Cruzeiro missing with a left hand there. Bolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruzeiro.
A head kick misses from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro slips a jab from Bolt.
Cruzeiro tries to land a front kick but Bolt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cruzeiro slips a jab from Bolt.
Cruzeiro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bolt avoids it.
Nice shot by Bolt.
It looks like Cruzeiro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Good exchange - Bolt coming out on top.
Bolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro with the inside leg kick.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolt connects with a single shot there.
Bolt misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolt misses with a hook.#T1#
Bolt slips a straight right by Cruzeiro.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolt throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.
Bolt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cruzeiro. Cruzeiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Cruzeiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cruzeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolt looks to land a left hand but Cruzeiro moved out of range nicely.
Cruzeiro misses with a right hand
and Bolt counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolt. Cruzeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruzeiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Bolt.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick but Bolt avoids it.
Bolt scores with a jab to the body.
Cruzeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolt.
Bolt misses with a wild combination.
Ryan Bolt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruzeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolt.#T2#
Cruzeiro cracks Bolt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bolt lands with a good body shot.
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!
Cruzeiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruzeiro cracks Bolt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bolt digs a good hook to Cruzeiro's body.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bolt.
Cruzeiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolt should have avoided that one.
Bolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolt! But no joy.
Cruzeiro misses with a looping right.
Cruzeiro misses with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Bolt both land. Nice combination.
Cruzeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolt moves away.
Cruzeiro tries to land a leg kick but Bolt saw it coming and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Cruzeiro
and Bolt counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Cruzeiro as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bolt.#T3#
Bolt lands with a good body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cruzeiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruzeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruzeiro.
Bolt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruzeiro scores with a nice head shot.
Bolt throws a hook to the side of Cruzeiro's head but Cruzeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolt scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruzeiro should have avoided that one.
Bolt swings for the body but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Cruzeiro.
Bolt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruzeiro looks to land a right hand but Bolt moved out of range.
Bolt swings for the body but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Bolt throws an overhand right that lands on Cruzeiro's shoulder, as Cruzeiro tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Bolt.#T4#
Cruzeiro feints and then cracks Bolt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolt down.
Cruzeiro blocks a jab.
Bolt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruzeiro throws out the jab.
Cruzeiro scores with a hook to the body. Bolt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cruzeiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolt is able to avoid easily.
Cruzeiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bolt is out of range.
Bolt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cruzeiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cruzeiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolt throws a hook to the side of Cruzeiro's head but Cruzeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruzeiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruzeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolt moves away.
Cruzeiro looks to land a right hand but Bolt moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro scores with a nice head shot.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruzeiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Bolt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cruzeiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan Bolt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cruzeiro scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick lands for Bolt.
Bolt's corner calls for a 1-2. Bolt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut.
Cruzeiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cruzeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruzeiro misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Bolt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bolt misses with a hook.
Bolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruzeiro connects with a body shot.
Cruzeiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolt counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Bolt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolt dips to his left and cracks Cruzeiro with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick but Bolt avoids it.
Cruzeiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bolt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruzeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruzeiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Bolt throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.
Bolt lands a nice hook to Cruzeiro's body. Cruzeiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruzeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Julio Cruzeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cruzeiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Cruzeiro misses.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruzeiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cruzeiro lands with a nice body kick.
Cruzeiro tries to land a leg kick but Bolt saw it coming and moves away.
Bolt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolt throws a shot from downtown. Cruzeiro moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Cruzeiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Bolt as he checks the leg kick.
Bolt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cruzeiro with a body shot.
Bolt misses with a few strikes there.
Cruzeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolt.
Bolt lands with an overhand left.
Bolt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruzeiro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cruzeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruzeiro throws a big shot that misses.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but Bolt moved away.
Bolt scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Cruzeiro slips a jab from Bolt.
Bolt throws a leg kick but Cruzeiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bolt digs a good body shot into Cruzeiro's ribs.
Cruzeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolt.
No joy there for Bolt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolt blocks a head kick by Cruzeiro.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cruzeiro.
Bolt missing with a left hand there. Cruzeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruzeiro scores with a nice head shot.
Cruzeiro misses the shot to the body.
Cruzeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolt sizes up Cruzeiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cruzeiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruzeiro scrambles back to his feet.
Bolt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Bolt connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruzeiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolt checks it well.
Bolt misses with a hook. Cruzeiro ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruzeiro misses the target.
Nice body kick from Cruzeiro.
Bolt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bolt misses the shot to the body.
Cruzeiro misses with a straight right.
Bolt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruzeiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruzeiro throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Bolt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruzeiro's hands.
Cruzeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruzeiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cruzeiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bolt. Cruzeiro shrugs it off though.
Cruzeiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruzeiro tries to land a front kick but Bolt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cruzeiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Bolt.
Well Bolt 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bolt!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Bolt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 249
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Bolt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beach slips a straight right by Bolt.
Bolt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bolt lands a glancing blow to the side of Beach's head.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Bolt coming out on top.
Bolt looks to land a right hand but Beach moved out of range.
Beach tries to clinch there but Bolt circles away.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolt circles away.
Bolt misses with an uppercut.
Bolt swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Bolt.#CL#
Beach closes the distance and pushes Bolt back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bolt blocks an elbow strike.
Bolt lands a right hand.
Bolt blocks a body shot from Beach. #T1#
Beach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolt lands with a short shot to the head.
Bolt prevents a body shot from Beach.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach is trying to force a seperation but Bolt has the dominant position.
Beach stalling in the clinch but Bolt improves position.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach tries a body shot but Bolt blocks it.
Beach tries to work over Bolt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Bolt.
Bolt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Beach.
Beach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Beach throws an elbow but misses.
Bolt blocks an uppercut.
Bolt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Beach lands a nice elbow.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beach throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolt backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Ryan Bolt's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Beach.
A short left from Beach.
Beach pushes Bolt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Beach lands with a left to the head.
Beach misses with some punches.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Bolt controls the action.
Bolt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beach throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
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!
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolt's elbow.
Beach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beach tries a body shot but Bolt blocks it.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Bolt blocks a body shot from Beach.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Bolt blocking some punches.
Bolt blocks a body shot from Beach.
Beach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bolt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bolt's cut.
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#
Beach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beach looks to land a left hand but Bolt moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Bolt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beach, as that shot connected.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Bolt pushes him off.
Bolt throws a body punch but Beach moves out of range.
Bolt tries to bum rush Beach with a series of wild strikes but Beach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Bolt.
Beach is looking to clinch but Bolt is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Bolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beach misses with a looping left.
Bolt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolt circles away.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beach wants to clinch up but Bolt keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Bolt.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Bolt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolt throws a nice looking combination but Beach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Bolt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beach slips under a jab.
Beach tries to clinch but Bolt moves out of range.
Bolt throws an overhand right that lands on Beach's shoulder, as Beach tries to avoid the shot.
Beach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bolt.
Bolt misses with a body shot.
Bolt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach tries to clinch but Bolt moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Beach.#T2#
Beach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan Bolt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolt misses with a looping left.
Beach tries to clinch but Bolt is having none of it.
It seemed like Bolt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolt circles away.
Beach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bolt throws the left hand but Beach avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolt misses with a low kick.
Bolt keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolt tries to bum rush Beach with a series of wild strikes but Beach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bolt looks to land a left hand but Beach moved out of range nicely.
Bolt swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Bolt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bolt slips a jab and a cross from Beach.
#T3#
Beach tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Bolt to counter with a crisp jab.
Beach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Bolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bolt throws a lazy right hand but Beach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Beach wants to clinch up but Bolt keeps it at a distance.
Beach tries to clinch but Bolt moves out of range.
Bolt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Bolt pushes him off.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bolt.
#T4#
Beach looks to clinch
and Bolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt scores with a jab. Beach acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bolt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach tries to clinch up but Bolt circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolt throws out a counter right but Beach avoids it with no problem.
Bolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Bolt pushes him off.
Bolt lands with a straight right. Beach didn't see that one coming.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Bolt. #CL#
Beach closes the distance and clinches.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolt's elbow.
Bolt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Bolt is trying to force a seperation but Beach has the dominant position.
Bolt blocks an uppercut.
Bolt prevents a body shot from Beach.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bolt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bolt takes one to the side of the head.
Beach throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Bolt misses with a looping right.
Bolt lands a glancing blow to the side of Beach's head.
Beach takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Bolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beach cracks Bolt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolt lands a nice hook to Beach's body. Beach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Beach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolt doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bolt.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beach is looking to clinch but Bolt is avoiding it.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolt misses with a straight left.
Bolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Beach slips under a jab from Bolt.
Bolt lands a two punch combo.
Beach tries to clinch but Bolt moves out of range. #CL#
Beach moves into the clinch successfully.
Beach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Bolt manages to break the clinch.
Bolt defending well as Beach loads up on a big left hand.
Bolt connects with a looping right hand.
Beach is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beach on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Beach. Those never looked like landing.
Bolt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Bolt pushes him off.
Beach shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beach tries to clinch up but Bolt circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Beach tries to clinch up but Bolt circles away and keeps his distance.
Beach wants to clinch up but Bolt keeps it at a distance.
Beach slips under a jab from Bolt.
Bolt stalks Beach and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beach's face. Beach staggers backwards, shaken.
Beach tries to clinch there but Bolt circles away.
#CL#
Beach moves into the clinch.
Beach misses with an elbow over the top.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach misses with some punches.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Bolt controls the action.
Bolt blocking some punches.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#The cut above Ryan Bolt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolt. #T3#
A short uppercut from Beach.
Beach misses with an elbow strike.
Beach is working Bolt over against the cage.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolt prevents a body shot from Beach.
Bolt swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beach just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bolt's brow.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach lands an elbow just above Bolt 's eye.
Sammy Beach has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beach.
Bolt prevents a body shot from Beach.
Bolt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolt.
Beach working aggressively here.
Bolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolt can't break the clinch.
Beach tries to work over Bolt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT#Ryan Bolt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Beach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolt backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beach misses with the head strike.
Bolt prevents a body shot from Beach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Bolt.
I think Bolt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sammy Beach!
After the fight, Sammy Beach was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 243
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Mataitai wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bolt.
Mataitai digs a good body shot into Bolt's ribs.
Mataitai lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt throws a body punch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Mataitai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolt momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Bolt.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolt throws a leg kick which misses Mataitai's front leg but catches the back leg as Mataitai tries to avoid it.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt misses with an uppercut.
Bolt slips a straight right by Mataitai.
Mataitai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mataitai scrambles back to his feet.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolt blocks a jab.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Bolt is avoiding it.
Bolt lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mataitai just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Bolt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mataitai throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Mataitai lands with an overhand left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mataitai misses the shot to the body.
Bolt throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Mataitai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bolt, pushing him back against the cage.
Mataitai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
Mataitai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mataitai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Our sources have told us that Mataitai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Bolt lands a left hand.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Bolt avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage. #T2#
Bolt misses with the head strike.
Bolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Bolt avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai blocking some punches.
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!
Mataitai lands a body shot.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai lands a nice elbow.
Bolt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mataitai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bolt can turn it around.
Mataitai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bolt backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Bolt blocks it.
#BC2#
Bolt breaks the clinch.
Mataitai doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolt circles away.
Bolt tests Mataitai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Mataitai. #T3#
Mataitai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mataitai.
Bolt missing with a left hand there. Mataitai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolt loads up on a big right hand but Mataitai slips the punch.
Nice shot by Mataitai.#CUT#That has opened up Ryan Bolt's cut even more.
Bolt is looking to chop away at Mataitai's legs.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt swats away the attempt to clinch by Mataitai.
Bolt avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
#CL#
Mataitai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mataitai pushes Bolt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Mataitai misses with some punches.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mataitai looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Mataitai lands an elbow inside.
Mataitai lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mataitai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mataitai working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#The cut above Ryan Bolt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mataitai lands a damaging elbow.
Mataitai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#Ryan Bolt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mataitai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mataitai lands an elbow just above Bolt 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Bolt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 238
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Po is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Po.
Bolt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Po counters with a nice uppercut.
Po slips a straight right by Bolt.
Nice sprawl there from Bolt as Po shoots in.
Bolt defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
Po takes a swing at Bolt's ribcage but misses.
Po keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bolt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Po takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolt throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Po misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Po shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt is not content to let Po control the position.
Po has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Po is looking for a kimura but Bolt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Po to get the leverage. #T1#
Po moves into full mount! Bolt won't be happy about that!
Po looking to control but Bolt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolt avoids a series of strikes thrown by Po.
Bolt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bolt is squirming around, avoiding Po's attempts to control the action.
Po is really struggling to control Bolt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Po is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bolt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Bolt trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
Po working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Po working for a guillotine from mount but Bolt is in no mood to give up.
Bolt has given up his back. Will we see Po going for some submissions?
#SUB#
Bolt defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Bolt wants to get up but he can't break Po's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Po controls Bolt momentarily but Bolt frees himself. #T3#
Bolt tries to stand but Po is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Po has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Po tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Po is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po is looking to sweep but instead, Bolt has passed into half guard.
Po wants to get back to full guard.
Po trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Po looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Po has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolt is working away from the top position though.
Bolt tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Po actively working from the bottom here.
Po wants to improve his position but Bolt is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Po trying to control here.
Po is looking for a sweep. Bolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Po dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Po takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Po checks the leg kick nicely there.
Po goes for a double leg but Bolt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bolt continues to drive forward.
Bolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po misses with some punches.
Po is trying to pull guard but Bolt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Bolt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolt misses with a low kick.
Bolt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Po was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolt avoids the body shot from Po.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bolt.
Po ducks under a wild hook from Bolt.
Bolt lands a nice looking body kick.
Po missing with a left hand there. Bolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Po lands a jab.#T1#
Bolt throws a hook but Po blocks it.
Bolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po.
Bolt defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
Po rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolt counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryan Bolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bolt scores with a hook to the body. Po takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Po takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck for Po with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shen Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolt manages to avoid it.
Bolt throws out a loose jab but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Po.
It seemed like Bolt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolt throws an off balance right hand
and Po counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Bolt is looking for the big counter here.
Bolt misses with a two punch combination.
Bolt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Po.
Bolt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Po to score with a decent uppercut.
Po looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bolt scores with a leg kick.
Bolt swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Po moves forwards but Bolt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolt misses the shot to the body.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt throws a shot to the body.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Po.
Despite the aggression on Bolt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Po connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Po scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Bolt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bolt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Po sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Po throws a wild body kick that Bolt sees coming a mile off.
Po misses with a kick to the body
and Bolt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bolt throws an overhand right that lands on Po's shoulder, as Po tries to avoid the shot.
Bolt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Po gets a takedown into half guard.
Bolt is looking for a sweep. Po is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Po is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Po is pressing down on Bolt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolt is holding on for now. #SUB#
Po is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolt is just riding it out for now. Po eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Bolt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bolt is refusing to be controlled, as Po sits in half guard. #SUB#
Po looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bolt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bolt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bolt throws a wild body kick that Po sees coming a mile off.
Po slips under a jab from Bolt.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Bolt pushes him off.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po slips a straight right by Bolt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
Bolt misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Po misses.
Po throws a hook to the side of Bolt's head but Bolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolt misses with a looping right.
Po ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Po missing with a left hand there. Bolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
Po missing with a left hand there. Bolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Po needs to keep his hands up - Bolt had a free shot at his head there.
Po looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bolt is fending him off so far but Po persists. Nope, Bolt circles away and we're back to standing.
Bolt scores with a decent looking hook.
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Po ducks down to avoid it.
Bolt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Po momentarily.
#TD#
Po gets a takedown into half guard.
Po is trying to control the action in half guard but Bolt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Po controlling the pace. #SUB#
Po seems to be working for a kimura but Bolt defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Po is trying to control the action in half guard but Bolt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Po is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Po is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Bolt is trying to control but can't.
Po passes to side control. #SUB#
Po tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Po working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Po trying to control the action but Bolt is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Po staying calm.
Po trying to control the position but Bolt is working away.
Bolt wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Bolt.
I think Bolt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bolt!
A very excited looking Ryan Bolt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 233
Date: Feb 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Bolt lands an overhand right.
Cruzeiro with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Cruzeiro misses its intended target.
Bolt loads up on a big right hand but Cruzeiro slips the punch.
Cruzeiro throws a lazy right hand but Bolt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruzeiro scores with a leg kick.
Bolt misses with a body shot.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruzeiro moves away.
Cruzeiro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cruzeiro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cruzeiro. Bolt shrugs it off though.
Cruzeiro checks a low kick from Bolt.
A leg kick checked by Bolt.
Cruzeiro misses with a looping right.
Bolt jabs Cruzeiro right on the nose. Cruzeiro blinks but takes it well.
Bolt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bolt checks a low kick from Cruzeiro.
Bolt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruzeiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruzeiro misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruzeiro throws a hook but Bolt blocks it.
Bolt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruzeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolt.#T1#
Bolt checks a low kick from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro looks to land a left hand but Bolt moved out of range nicely.
Bolt walks into a stiff left hand from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands with a right hand.
Cruzeiro tries to land a leg kick but Bolt saw it coming and moves away.
Bolt flicks out a counter leg kick but Cruzeiro steps away.
Cruzeiro lands a jab to the nose.
Bolt moves forwards but Cruzeiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruzeiro's head backwards.
A big right from Bolt misses.
Cruzeiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cruzeiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruzeiro is just out of range.
Cruzeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruzeiro wants to slow Bolt down by chopping away at his legs.
Bolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruzeiro.
Bolt works the jab nicely.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolt moves away from the strike by Cruzeiro.
Bolt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruzeiro throws a hook to the side of Bolt's head but Bolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook.
Cruzeiro cracks Bolt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bolt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolt misses the target.
A big left from Bolt misses.
Cruzeiro connects with a body shot that sends Bolt's belly button to the back.
Cruzeiro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bolt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruzeiro throws the left hand but Bolt avoids the punch easily.
Bolt connects with a looping right hand.
Cruzeiro looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bolt. Beautiful body shot.
Cruzeiro throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Bolt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cruzeiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Cruzeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolt is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Bolt stands up and waves to Cruzeiro to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruzeiro connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bolt.
Bolt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Bolt misses its intended target.
Bolt checks a low kick from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruzeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolt is just out of range.
It seemed like Bolt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolt lands a nice hook to Cruzeiro's body. Cruzeiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.
Bolt works over Cruzeiro's head and body with a nice combination.
Cruzeiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bolt moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Bolt will probably get the nod.
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#
Bolt throws a big shot that misses.
Julio Cruzeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cruzeiro tries to work over Bolt's front leg with a kick but Bolt checks it.
Bolt scores with a shot to the body.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolt defending well as Cruzeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Cruzeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruzeiro misses the target.
Bolt swings widly with a right hand
and Cruzeiro counters with a right hand to the body.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruzeiro.
Bolt lands with a hook. Cruzeiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cruzeiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruzeiro looks to land a right hand but Bolt moved out of range.
Cruzeiro misses with a head kick.
Bolt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruzeiro. Bolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolt throws a series of strikes that have Cruzeiro backpedaling.
Bolt avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Bolt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Cruzeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
Bolt throws a shot from downtown. Cruzeiro moves away and avoids it.
Cruzeiro throws a sloppy head kick and Bolt moves out of range easily.
Bolt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruzeiro.
Bolt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruzeiro looks for the body kick but Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt digs a good body shot into Cruzeiro's ribs.
Cruzeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolt checks a leg kick.
Bolt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that misses.
Bolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cruzeiro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bolt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bolt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cruzeiro - that will leave a mark!
Bolt moves away from the strike by Cruzeiro.
Bolt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruzeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruzeiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bolt is looking for the big counter here.
Cruzeiro staying out of range there.
Cruzeiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cruzeiro scores with a spinning back kick!
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruzeiro is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Bolt.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick as Bolt jumps back.
Bolt lands with a shot to the body.
Cruzeiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolt's sensitive parts.
Bolt moves out of range of the body kick from Cruzeiro.
Bolt moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruzeiro.#T3#
Cruzeiro keeps Bolt at a distance using the push kick.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruzeiro, as that shot connected.
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruzeiro is just out of range.
Cruzeiro throwing a counter right hand but Bolt manages to avoid it.
Bolt slips under a jab from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro blocks a jab.
Cruzeiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cruzeiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice cross by Cruzeiro.
Nice body punch from Bolt.
The fighters circling - Bolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruzeiro feints and then cracks Bolt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolt down.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
Cruzeiro lands with a kick to the temple. Bolt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruzeiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut. Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt connects with a looping right hand.
Cruzeiro blocks the body kick.
Cruzeiro is looking to counter punch.
Cruzeiro throws a lazy right hand but Bolt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruzeiro avoids the head kick by Bolt.
Bolt lands the left hand.
Bolt misses with a right hand
and Cruzeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolt lands with a cross.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bolt tries to land a front kick but Cruzeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bolt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolt moves out of range as Cruzeiro throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Bolt.
Bolt cracks Cruzeiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Bolt.
Ryan Bolt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolt sizes up Cruzeiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Cruzeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Bolt lands with a shot to the body.
Bolt loads up on a big right hand but Cruzeiro slips the punch.
Cruzeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
Bolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bolt lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruzeiro off the cage and back into range.
Bolt ducks right into an uppercut from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro connects with a jab.
Bolt throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolt.
Bolt looks to land a combination but Cruzeiro avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruzeiro.
Jab from Cruzeiro.
Bolt connects with the punch.#T1#
Cruzeiro misses with a head kick.
Bolt lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruzeiro's head.
Decent striking displayed by Bolt there.
Bolt throws a lazy right hand but Cruzeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruzeiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolt misses with a hook.
Cruzeiro lands a nice looking body kick.
Bolt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Bolt.
Bolt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruzeiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Bolt.
Cruzeiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bolt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruzeiro throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Julio Cruzeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cruzeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Cruzeiro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bolt.
Bolt jabs at Cruzeiro's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruzeiro momentarily.
Cruzeiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cruzeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
Bolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruzeiro.
Bolt misses with a kick to the body.
Bolt tries to land a front kick but Cruzeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Bolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolt looks to land a combination but Cruzeiro avoids it well.
Bolt throws a jab when Cruzeiro was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Cruzeiro.
Bolt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
A slow jab from Cruzeiro misses its intended target. #T3#
Bolt looks to land a left hand but Cruzeiro moved out of range nicely.
Cruzeiro stalks Bolt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bolt's face. Bolt staggers backwards, shaken.
Cruzeiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bolt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cruzeiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruzeiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Bolt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cruzeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruzeiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Cruzeiro does no damage.
Cruzeiro lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolt thuds a left hand into Cruzeiro's body.
Cruzeiro throws a solid leg kick but Bolt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolt.#T4#
Cruzeiro looks for the body kick but Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bolt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cruzeiro is looking to slow Bolt down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Cruzeiro there.#CUT#That has opened up Ryan Bolt's cut even more.
Cruzeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruzeiro tries to move into range but Bolt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cruzeiro misses with a body kick.
Cruzeiro misses with a straight left.
Cruzeiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Bolt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolt cracks a nice hook into Cruzeiro's ribs.
Cruzeiro looks to land a body kick but Bolt moved away.
Bolt misses with a looping left.
Cruzeiro throws a right hand that misses
and Bolt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Bolt.
Well Bolt 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bolt!
An out of breath Ryan Bolt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 227
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Tacoronte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolt swinging wildly here.
Bolt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tacoronte circles away quickly and effectively.
Tacoronte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacoronte scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Tacoronte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolt manages to avoid it.
Tacoronte throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolt! But no joy.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt
and Tacoronte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tacoronte checks the leg kick.
Ryan Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacoronte defending well as Bolt loads up on a big left hand.
Bolt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Tacoronte.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt throws a body punch but Tacoronte moves out of range.
A left and a right from Bolt both land. Nice combination.
Bolt tries to bum rush Tacoronte with a series of wild strikes but Tacoronte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tacoronte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Tacoronte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses.
Tacoronte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Tacoronte finds it's way through Bolt's defenses.
Bolt digs a good hook to Tacoronte's body.
Bolt looks to land a right hand but Tacoronte moved out of range.
Tacoronte is looking to counter punch.
Tacoronte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tacoronte was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolt.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolt throws a hook but Tacoronte blocks it.
Tacoronte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tacoronte is looking to land body kicks.
Tacoronte swings for the body but Bolt moves out of range.
Bolt scores with a one two! Tacoronte had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Tacoronte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolt doesn't seem bothered though.
Tacoronte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacoronte.#T2#
Tacoronte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tacoronte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolt finds it's way round the side to connect with Tacoronte's head.
Tacoronte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Bolt.
Tacoronte throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bolt avoids it.
Bolt lands a glancing blow to the side of Tacoronte's head.
Bolt misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolt misses the target.
Tacoronte throws a hook but Bolt blocks it.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tacoronte moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tacoronte.
Tacoronte ducks under a wild hook from Bolt.
Tacoronte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tacoronte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolt wants to land a leg kick but Tacoronte is out of range.
Bolt checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
A nice combination there by Bolt.
Tacoronte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Ryan Bolt's cut even more.
A right-left combo lands from Bolt.
Tacoronte misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte lands a right hook to the body.
Tacoronte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolt lands with a shot to the body.
Bolt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Tacoronte is out of range.
Bolt throws a right hand that misses
and Tacoronte counters with a body kick that stops Bolt in his tracks momentarily.
Tacoronte throws a body punch but Bolt moves out of range.
Bolt misses with an uppercut
and Tacoronte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tacoronte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Tacoronte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Bolt misses the target.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Tacoronte is looking to wear down Bolt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tacoronte misses with a hook to the body
letting Bolt counter with a right hand.
Bolt misses with a wild body shot.
Bolt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tacoronte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bolt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tacoronte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A counter left hand to the body from Tacoronte misses its target.
Bolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolt misses the shot to the body.
Tacoronte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bolt just manages to avoid it.
Bolt misses with a body shot.
Bolt cracks Tacoronte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tacoronte thows a body kick. Bolt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bolt looks winded!
Tacoronte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tacoronte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tacoronte scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Bolt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bolt's cut.
That's time! Tacoronte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Tacoronte.
Bolt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tacoronte throws a chopping leg kick but Bolt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bolt sizes up Tacoronte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Tacoronte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tacoronte.
Bolt moves out of range of the body kick from Tacoronte.
Bolt moves out of range as Tacoronte throws a body kick.
Bolt moves out of range of the body kick from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolt checks a leg kick nicely.
Bolt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tacoronte checks a low kick from Bolt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tacoronte lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tacoronte misses with a straight left.
Tacoronte misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Tacoronte misses with a hook.
Tacoronte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolt moves away.
Tacoronte looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolt is just out of range.
Bolt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Bolt 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#The cut above Ryan Bolt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tacoronte looks for the body kick but Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt misses with a body kick.
Tacoronte slips under a jab from Bolt.
Bolt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tacoronte wants to slow Bolt down by chopping away at his legs.
Bolt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tacoronte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tacoronte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tacoronte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tacoronte!
Tacoronte looks to land a right hand but Bolt moved out of range.#T2#
Tacoronte connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tacoronte scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#Ryan Bolt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tacoronte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tacoronte throws a body punch but Bolt moves out of range.
Tacoronte throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Bolt.
Bolt lands a nice shot that snaps Tacoronte's head back.
Ryan Bolt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bolt digs a good hook to Tacoronte's body.
Bolt lands with an uppercut that bounces Tacoronte off the cage and back into range.
Nice body kick from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tacoronte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolt manages to avoid it.
Tacoronte thuds a left hand into Bolt's body.
Saúl Tacoronte is winning the standup battle so far.
Tacoronte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolt checks it well. #T3#
Bolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bolt throws a shot to the body.
Tacoronte moves away from the strike by Bolt.
Bolt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tacoronte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bolt throws a right hand that Tacoronte ducks under and follows up with a left that Tacoronte also avoids with ease.
Tacoronte tried to counter with a leg kick but Bolt avoided it.
Tacoronte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte staying out of range there.
Tacoronte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolt.
Bolt fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolt tests Tacoronte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tacoronte is looking to land body kicks.
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Tacoronte is just out of range.
Tacoronte throws a low kick but Bolt avoids it.
Tacoronte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolt throws out the jab. #T4#
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Tacoronte ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Tacoronte misses its target.
Tacoronte throws a right hand that misses
and Bolt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tacoronte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Tacoronte is out of range.
Tacoronte ducks under a wild hook from Bolt.
Tacoronte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolt. That did some damage!
Bolt misses with an uppercut. Tacoronte saw that one coming.
Tacoronte blocks a head kick by Bolt.
Nice defenses there by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolt manages to avoid it.
Tacoronte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolt on the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Bolt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Saúl Tacoronte!
A very excited looking Saúl Tacoronte made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 219
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt.
And Muller responds with a good body kick, but Bolt manages to step out the way in time.
No joy there for Bolt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt punishes Muller's body with a nice straight punch.
Muller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolt connects with a single shot there.
Muller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Muller lunges at Bolt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolt's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolt. That did some damage!
Bolt throws a series of strikes that have Muller backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like Stefan Muller has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Bolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blaze Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bolt throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller.
Bolt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolt scrambles back to his feet.
Muller misses the jab.
Muller throws out a powerful jab.
Muller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolt doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
A swing and a miss from Bolt.
Muller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Muller.
Stefan Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Bolt lands a nice shot that snaps Muller's head back.
A nice leg kick from Muller, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller misses with a right hand
and Bolt counters with a stiff right hand.
Muller throws a head kick but Bolt moves out of range.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolt manages to avoid it.
Bolt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ryan Bolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muller throws a head kick that misses
and Bolt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Bolt. Those never looked like landing.
Bolt moves out of range of the body kick from Muller.
Bolt fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Muller tests Bolt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Bolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muller circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolt works over Muller's head and body with a nice combination.
Bolt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bolt checks a low kick from Muller.
Bolt missing with a left hand there. Muller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolt moves away from the strike by Muller. #T2#
Muller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bolt misses with a shot to the body
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Bolt's shoulder, as Bolt tries to avoid the shot.
Bolt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muller. Muller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolt misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Bolt does it's job there.
Bolt scores with a one two! Muller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Muller throws a hook but Bolt blocks it.
Bolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Bolt saw that one coming.
Muller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by Muller - just one landing.
Muller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muller works Bolt's body with a nice hook.
Bolt misses with a low kick.
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Bolt blocks the low kick.#T3#
Muller throws a hook but Bolt blocks it.
Muller throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Bolt.
Bolt walks into a jab.
Muller throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
Bolt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muller throws a big counter head kick but Bolt avoids it with no problem.
Bolt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Bolt lands a jab to the head.
Muller walks into a straight right hand from Bolt.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolt moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller with a nice cross.
Bolt misses with a straight left. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Bolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolt throwing a counter right hand but Muller manages to avoid it.
Bolt lands a head shot.
Bolt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Muller's head.#CUT#That has opened up Stefan Muller's cut even more.
Muller moves forwards but Bolt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muller misses with a looping left.
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller.
Muller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolt.
Bolt catches Muller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Muller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muller lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolt's head.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Muller. #SUB2#
Muller goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bolt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Muller but great work by Bolt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#SU#
Bolt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The fighters circling - Bolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Bolt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Muller looks to move away, Bolt throws a big counter combo but Muller just gets out of the way.
Bolt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolt throws a right hand that Muller ducks under and follows up with a left that Muller also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Muller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Muller.
Muller looks to land a body kick but Bolt moved away.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Bolt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller needs to keep his hands up - Bolt had a free shot at his head there.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Bolt throws out a powerful jab.
Muller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ryan Bolt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bolt checks a leg kick.
Muller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Muller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice jab there from Bolt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolt scores with a one two! Muller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A big left from Bolt misses.
Nice shot by Muller.
Muller lands with a cross. #T1#
Muller throws an off balance right hand
and Bolt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolt.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Muller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolt drops his hands momentarily and Muller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Bolt.
Muller fails with a takedown attempt.
Bolt closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#The cut above Stefan Muller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Muller misses
and Bolt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolt misses with a two punch combination.
Muller with the counter takedown but Bolt avoids it easily.
Muller throws a sloppy head kick and Bolt moves out of range easily.
Bolt throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Muller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bolt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Muller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Muller.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Bolt's shoulder, as Bolt tries to avoid the shot.
Muller dodges the punch combination from Bolt.
Bolt checks a leg kick.
Bolt misses with a series of wild punches.
Bolt lands a nice hook to Muller's body. Muller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolt throws a big shot that misses.
Muller misses with a kick to the body.
Muller with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Muller fails with the takedown.
Bolt throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Bolt does no damage.
Muller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bolt.
Bolt misses with the combination.
Muller misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Bolt.
Muller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Muller thumps Bolt with a low kick.
Muller misses the jab.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muller misses with a head kick.
Bolt connects with a body shot.
Bolt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muller has time to react.
Bolt throws a good cross that connects.
Bolt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
Bolt throws a low kick, looking for Muller's leg but Muller calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Bolt throws a big shot that misses.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#Stefan Muller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muller.
Bolt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Muller backs up against the cage.
Muller is looking to chop away at Bolt's legs.
Muller cracks Bolt with a good jab.
Bolt catches Muller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stefan Muller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Bolt!
An out of breath Ryan Bolt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 210
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Cruzeiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolt finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruzeiro's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cruzeiro. Bolt shrugs it off though.
Bolt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruzeiro.
Bolt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruzeiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bolt misses with a hook.
Bolt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruzeiro in his tracks.
Cruzeiro misses the shot to the body.
Bolt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruzeiro misses with a body kick.
Bolt moves out of range as Cruzeiro throws a body kick.
Cruzeiro ducks under a wild hook from Bolt.
Cruzeiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolt misses with a double jab.
Bolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Cruzeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolt looks to land a combination. Cruzeiro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bolt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Cruzeiro throws a solid leg kick but Bolt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruzeiro.
Bolt looks to land a combination but Cruzeiro avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruzeiro misses the target.
Cruzeiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt avoids a kick to the body.
Bolt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cruzeiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Bolt misses with a straight left.
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolt.
Bolt throws out a powerful jab.
Cruzeiro misses with a wild body shot.
Bolt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolt swinging wildly here.
It looked like Cruzeiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolt staying out of range there.
Bolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Bolt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cruzeiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruzeiro throws a push kick but Bolt slaps the foot to one side.
Bolt blocks the body kick.
Cruzeiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bolt misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Bolt. Those never looked like landing.
Cruzeiro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Cruzeiro dodges the punch combination from Bolt.
Cruzeiro cracks Bolt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruzeiro pushes Bolt away with a front kick.
Cruzeiro defending well as Bolt loads up on a big left hand.
Cruzeiro dodges the punch combination from Bolt.
Bolt throws a right hand that misses
and Cruzeiro counters with a leg kick. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Bolt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Cruzeiro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bolt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruzeiro to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Ryan Bolt's cut even more.
Ryan Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bolt misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruzeiro misses the target.
Bolt throws a combination. Cruzeiro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bolt throws a shot from downtown. Cruzeiro moves away and avoids it.
Cruzeiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruzeiro looks for the body kick but Bolt saw that one coming.
Cruzeiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolt momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolt slips under a jab from Cruzeiro.
Bolt moves out of range as Cruzeiro strikes.
Cruzeiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bolt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bolt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruzeiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruzeiro misses with a body kick.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Bolt throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.
Cruzeiro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruzeiro counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab from Bolt misses.
Cruzeiro throws a hook but Bolt blocks it.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Cruzeiro is out of range.
Bolt misses the jab.
Nice body kick from Cruzeiro.
Bolt looks winded!
Cruzeiro stuns Bolt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bolt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cruzeiro tests Bolt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#The cut above Ryan Bolt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruzeiro throws a hook to the side of Bolt's head but Bolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro throws a front kick that sends Bolt stumbling back into the cage.
Bolt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cruzeiro. Cruzeiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Cruzeiro throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Bolt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cruzeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bolt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cruzeiro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bolt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolt throws out a loose jab but Cruzeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Bolt blocks a jab.
Cruzeiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Cruzeiro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolt misses the target.
Bolt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by Cruzeiro.
Nice cross by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolt defending well as Cruzeiro loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Cruzeiro - just one landing.
Cruzeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Bolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruzeiro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bolt throws out a loose jab but Cruzeiro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bolt throws a series of punches but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Bolt takes a swing at Cruzeiro's ribcage but misses.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
A head kick from Cruzeiro lands but Bolt takes it in his stride. #CUT#Ryan Bolt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cruzeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolt can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Bolt misses its intended target.
Bolt avoids a kick to the body.
Cruzeiro misses with a head kick.
Cruzeiro looks for the body kick but Bolt saw that one coming.
Cruzeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Julio Cruzeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro blocks a jab.
Cruzeiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bolt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruzeiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruzeiro scrambles back to his feet.
Cruzeiro throws a head kick that Bolt semi-blocks.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Bolt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Julio Cruzeiro!
A very excited looking Julio Cruzeiro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 189
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Nig throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt tried to score with a low kick but Nig checks it.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Nig looks to land a left hand but Bolt moved out of range nicely.
Bolt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Bolt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig throws a shot to the body.
Nig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bolt on the side of the head.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nig scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Bolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#That has opened up Ryan Bolt's cut even more.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Nig looks to land a combination but Bolt avoids it well.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolt moves away.
Nig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolt.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Bolt counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolt defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
Nig throws the kick towards the body but Bolt avoids it.
Nig lands a jab to the nose.
Bolt throws a leg kick which misses Nig's front leg but catches the back leg as Nig tries to avoid it.
Bolt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nig's sensitive parts.
Nig misses with an uppercut. Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bolt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig lands with a hook. Bolt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#The cut above Ryan Bolt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bolt throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Bolt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bolt thuds a left hand into Nig's body.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolt! But no joy.
Nig throws a body punch but Bolt moves out of range.
Bolt throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Bolt lands a nice looking body shot.
Nig looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nig misses the jab.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Nig misses its target.
Nig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig lands a jab to Bolt's midsection.#T3#
Nig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Nig.
Nig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
Bolt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nig looks for the body kick but Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt throws a leg kick but Nig moved away.
A solid body kick from Nig.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Bolt's head but Bolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Nig backs off Bolt throws a huge counter combo but Nig manages to avoid it all.
Nig is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Nig is out of range.
Bolt lands with a straight right. Nig didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Bolt ducks down to avoid it.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolt.
Nig throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
Nig connects with a nice looking jab.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolt slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Bolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Nig misses.
It seemed like Bolt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#Ryan Bolt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bolt cracks Nig with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bolt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bolt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
Nig slips a straight right by Bolt.
Nig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig sizes up Bolt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bolt.
Bolt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nig misses with a body kick.
Bolt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nig with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Bolt. Beautiful body shot.
Nig misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Bolt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig misses with a straight left.
Bolt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Bolt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bolt scores with a punch to the head.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolt throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
Bolt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolt off the cage and back into range.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Bolt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nig Nig!
During a confident post fight interview, Nig Nig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 175
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Gregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolt.
Bolt jabs at Gregor's body.
Bolt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gregor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Bolt.
Bolt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gregor.#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gregor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Gregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolt doesn't seem phased though.
Bolt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolt to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like James Gregor has been cut.#T1#
Bolt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gregor throws a one two combo.
Gregor misses with the combination.
Gregor tries to bum rush Bolt with a series of wild strikes but Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Gregor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bolt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Gregor crashes against the mat.
Gregor tries to score with some ground and pound. Bolt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Gregor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gregor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Gregor in side control, throwing shots but Bolt defends.
Gregor throws a strike aimed at the side of Bolt's head but Bolt avoids it well.
Gregor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bolt works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gregor thows a huge punch but Bolt dodges it nicely.
Bolt controlling the position for now.
Gregor thows a huge punch but Bolt dodges it nicely.
Bolt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gregor.
Bolt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gregor.
Gregor throws a strike but Bolt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gregor lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Gregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolt has wrist control.
Bolt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolt wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gregor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bolt moves away from the strike by Gregor.
Bolt misses with a body punch
and Bolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Gregor loads up on a big right hand but Bolt slips the punch.
Bolt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gregor just manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Gregor. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Bolt throws a low kick but Gregor moves out of range easily.
Gregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gregor works over Bolt's head and body with a nice combination.
Bolt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregor looks to land a combination but Bolt avoids it well.
Bolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gregor.
Despite the aggression on Gregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolt.
Gregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bolt counter with a right hand.
Bolt walks into a left hand.
Gregor misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Gregor will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolt to score with a decent uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Gregor as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Bolt.
A swing and a miss from Gregor.
Gregor catches Bolt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gregor.
A combination from Gregor does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bolt scores with a jab to the body.
Gregor tries to bum rush Bolt with a series of wild strikes but Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolt throws the left hand but Gregor avoids the punch easily.
Gregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolt throws a right and a left that Gregor avoids nicely.
James Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gregor.
Bolt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gregor throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Bolt throwing a counter right hand but Gregor manages to avoid it.
Gregor throws a series of punches but Bolt moves out of range.
It looked like Bolt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ryan Bolt is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Gregor misses with a double jab
and Bolt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bolt counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan Bolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gregor's head backwards.
Bolt digs a good hook to Gregor's body.
Bolt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gregor's hands.
Bolt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Ryan Bolt's cut is getting worse.
Gregor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bolt connects with a jab.#T3#
Bolt misses the shot to the body.
Bolt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gregor.
Gregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gregor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bolt works the jab nicely.
Gregor moves away from the strike by Bolt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bolt.
Gregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bolt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gregor at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bolt.
Gregor misses with a hook to the body
and Bolt counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Bolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregor avoids the body shot from Bolt.
Gregor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bolt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bolt throws a shot from downtown. Gregor moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gregor slips a jab and a cross from Bolt.
Bolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?
A big left from Gregor misses.
Gregor misses with a wild body shot.
Bolt tried to counter with a leg kick but Gregor avoided it.
Bolt dodges the punch combination from Gregor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bolt lands a body shot.
Gregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolt.
No joy there for Gregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bolt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gregor misses with a hook
and Bolt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor throws an off balance right hand
and Gregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolt misses with a straight left.
Gregor swings widly with a right hand
and Bolt counters with a good low kick that Gregor was not able to check.
Gregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Gregor.
Bolt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bolt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Bolt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gregor throws a counter combo.
Gregor throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bolt to counter with a crisp jab.
Gregor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Bolt, which made it look bad.
Bolt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bolt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Gregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolt.
Gregor ducks right into an uppercut from Bolt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolt blocks a jab.
Bolt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bolt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Bolt. Beautiful body shot.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolt slips a straight right by Gregor.
A left lands for Bolt.#T3#
Gregor cracks Bolt with a good jab.
Bolt staying out of range there.
Gregor connects with a jab.
Jab by Bolt.
Gregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bolt to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolt scores with a nice head shot.
Bolt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bolt can pounce on him.
Bolt tests Gregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Bolt.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gregor throws a looping overhand right but Bolt ducks down to avoid it.
Bolt throwing a counter right hand but Gregor manages to avoid it.
Gregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bolt back to the cage. Gregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolt throws a combination. Gregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt lands with a nice combination. Gregor backs away looking to recover.
Bolt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Bolt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bolt 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bolt!
After winning the bout, Ryan Bolt 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 164
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Bolt misses with a low kick as Dracul jumps back.
Bolt thows a leg kick but Dracul checks it #TD#
and Dracul counters with a shoot takedown. Bolt fights it but they end up in guard.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolt keeping full guard, as Dracul tries to pass.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul throwing strikes from guard but Bolt blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bolt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dracul trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Bolt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dracul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dracul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dracul landing some decent shots from guard.
Dracul trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Bolt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Dracul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses.
Dracul postures up in Bolt's guard and throws a big left but Bolt blocks it.
Dracul looking to sit in guard and control but Bolt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bolt stopping the sweep attempt from Dracul.
Dracul pulls Bolt in close to prevent any damage.
Dracul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolt controls the pace.#SUB#
Dracul is looking for a triangle but Bolt pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dracul is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Dracul is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolt has wrist control.
Bolt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dracul looking to pass the guard.
Dracul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dracul trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Bolt is pulling down on Dracul's head. It's preventing any offense from Dracul, at least for the moment.
Dracul looking to sit in guard and control but Bolt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dracul trying to keep a closed guard but Bolt is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Dracul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dracul has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bolt doesn't defend quickly enough and Dracul has managed to lock this one up! Can Bolt escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dracul on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Radu Dracul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 157
Date: Jun 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Thai dives in and grabs Bolt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bolt pushes down on Thai's head and hops out.
Bolt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thai dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Bolt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bolt throws out a loose jab but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thai goes for a double leg but Bolt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bolt continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai has Bolt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bolt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards. #T1#
Thai has Bolt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bolt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thai wants to take the fight to the mat but Bolt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bolt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thai or not. #BC2#
Bolt manages to break the clinch.
Bolt throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Bolt.
Bolt throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Bolt throws the left hand but Thai avoids the punch easily.
Thai attempts a counter takedown but Bolt avoids it well and moves away.
Thai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bolt is fending him off so far but Thai persists. Nope, Bolt circles away and we're back to standing.
Thai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolt.#T2#
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai attempts a counter takedown but Bolt avoids it well and moves away.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bolt manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Bolt does it's job there.
Bolt misses with a straight left.
Thai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bolt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryan Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bolt.
Bolt thuds a left hand into Thai's body.
Thai closes the distance and clinches up with Bolt, looking for a takedown. Thai pushes Bolt against the cage but Bolt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Bolt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thai on the side of the head.
Bolt scores with a nice head shot.
Bolt throws a low kick but Thai avoids it.
Thai tries to counter with a takedown but Bolt is quick to defend against it.
Ryan Bolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai ducks right into an uppercut from Bolt.
A leg kick checked by Thai.
Bolt throws a shot to the body.
Bolt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Bolt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Thai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bolt tries to avoid it but Thai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bolt to the ground. Bolt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolt looks to land a left hand but Thai moved out of range nicely.
Thai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bolt's waist but Bolt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thai off to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bolt, as that shot connected.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Thai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thai moves away from the strike by Bolt.
Thai tries to clinch but Bolt is having none of it.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolt.#TD#
Thai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bolt explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bolt swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Thai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thai.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolt keeping full guard, as Thai tries to pass.
Bolt wants to sweep but no luck.
Thai advances to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Thai is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Thai seems to be working for a kimura but Bolt defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Thai seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thai is looking to advance position but Bolt won't allow it.
Bolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Thai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Thai is looking for submissions but instead, Bolt has regained full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolt is retaining full guard.
Bolt is pulling down on Thai's head. It's preventing any offense from Thai, at least for the moment.
Thai looking to pass the guard. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai is working hard here to advance position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Thai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bolt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thai, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Thai has an active guard here but Bolt has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Thai actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thai is looking to improve his position.
Bolt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bolt stopping the sweep attempt from Thai.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Thai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bolt escapes and throws Thai's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thai tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Bolt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bolt misses with an uppercut. Thai saw that one coming.
Thai is looking to counter the offense by Bolt and move into the clinch.
Bolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolt throws out the jab.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bolt feints and then cracks Thai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thai down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt scores with a decent looking hook.
Thai shoots in looking for a takedown but Bolt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick lands for Bolt.
#T1##TD#
Bolt gets caught napping as Thai dives in and scores a takedown. Bolt manages to retain guard.
Bolt keeping full guard, as Thai tries to pass. #SUB#
Thai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bolt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thai, into his guard. #REVB#
Bolt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thai 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.
Wille Thai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Thai working for a triangle but Bolt defends it easily.
Thai wants to hit a sweep here but Bolt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thai there!
Thai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bolt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thai is squirming around, avoiding Bolt's attempts to control the action.
Thai can't escape the position.
#T3#
Thai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolt in particular looking to stall.
Thai wants to get back to full guard but Bolt has passed into side control.
Thai is looking to regain half guard here but Bolt keeps moving and retains side control.
Bolt is looking to take a break and control but Thai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thai is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Thai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thai wants to get back to full guard but Bolt has mounted him!
Thai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ryan Bolt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Bolt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bolt 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bolt!
Our winner, Ryan Bolt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 149
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Bolt misses with a low kick.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Bolt.
A big right from Bolt misses.
Ryan Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolt is just out of range.
Bolt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bolt lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bolt. Bolt obviously looking to wear him down.
A left lands for Bolt.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Bolt misses. #T1#
Bolt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bolt under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.
Bolt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Bolt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bolt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cobb throws a push kick but Bolt slaps the foot to one side.
Cobb is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bolt misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Cobb has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Bolt misses.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
It appears Cobb was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bolt lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolt misses with a jab to the body
and Cobb counters with a solid body kick.
Good exchange - Cobb coming out on top.
Bolt with a hook.
Bolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Bolt.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Bolt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bolt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolt misses with a low kick.
Bolt looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolt is just out of range.
Bolt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cobb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bolt lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Cobb lands a nice looking body kick.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Bolt throws a leg kick but Cobb checks it.
Cobb wants to land a leg kick but Bolt is out of range.
It seemed like Bolt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobb.
As Bolt backs away, Cobb returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a low kick, right behind Bolt 's knee.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bolt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bolt scores with a hook.
Bolt avoids a kick to the body.
Bolt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cobb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolt to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Bolt misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Bolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolt misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Bolt lands with a nice body punch.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt.
Bolt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cobb might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.#T2#
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolt lands a nice looking body shot.
Cobb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolt throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bolt on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Ryan Bolt's cut even more.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolt wants to land a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
And Cobb counters with a quick kick to the body but Bolt blocks it.#T3#
Cobb avoids the body shot from Bolt.
It appears Cobb was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Bolt.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cobb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryan Bolt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Bolt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bolt moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolt! But no joy.
Bolt misses the shot to the body.
Bolt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Bolt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cobb under the eye.
Bolt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Cobb throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bolt avoids it.
Cobb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cobb moves out of range as Bolt strikes.
Bolt misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bolt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bolt scores with a nice body kick.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Bolt swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Bolt stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Bolt moved away.
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb tried to counter with a leg kick but Bolt avoided it.
A big right from Bolt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb wants to slow Bolt down by chopping away at his legs.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.#T1#
Bolt slips a jab from Cobb.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCobb.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb throws a wild body kick that Bolt sees coming a mile off.
Cobb slips under a jab from Bolt.
It looked like Cobb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bolt.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolt lands a lovely overhand right.
Wallace Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bolt throws a leg kick
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt misses with a wild body shot.
Bolt throws out a leg kick but Cobb moves out of range and Bolt only half commits.
Bolt slips a jab from Cobb.
Bolt throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolt moves out of range as Cobb throws a body kick.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Bolt lunges at Cobb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobb's hand.
Bolt takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Bolt avoids it well.
Cobb jabs at Bolt's body.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolt moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Bolt is avoiding it.
Bolt cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.#T4#
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolt misses with a wild combination.
Bolt throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Ryan Bolt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cobb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cobb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt misses the jab.
Bolt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Bolt.
Well Bolt 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bolt!
Ryan Bolt thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 144
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Bolt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dracul has time to react.
We've been hearing reports that Dracul has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bolt misses with a hook. Dracul ducked under it nicely.
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
Bolt works Dracul's body with a nice hook.
Bolt throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Dracul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bolt!
Bolt stops Dracul from passing to mount.
Dracul in side control, throwing shots but Bolt defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul wants to control but Bolt is keeping him busy.
Dracul cracks Bolt with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Bolt dodges the ground and pound from Dracul.
Dracul in side control, throwing shots but Bolt defends.
Dracul misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Bolt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dracul fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Dracul seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dracul sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bolt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bolt defending against the ground and pound.
Bolt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dracul controls the position from side control.
Dracul throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Bolt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dracul.
Dracul trying to control the position but Bolt is working away.
Bolt can't do much from the bottom here.
Bolt is not content to let Dracul control the position.
Bolt dodges the ground and pound from Dracul.
Dracul in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dracul tries to score with some ground and pound. Bolt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Dracul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolt has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Dracul in side control, throwing shots but Bolt defends.
Dracul advances to full mount.
Bolt tries to hold on but Dracul postures up.
Bolt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dracul controlling from mount.
Bolt has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dracul's lack of action.
Bolt gets back to full guard.
Bolt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dracul controls the pace.#T4#
Dracul throwing strikes but missing.
Dracul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dracul looking to sit in guard and control but Bolt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bolt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dracul is trying to control the position but Bolt postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bolt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolt misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
so Dracul counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dracul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul cracks Bolt with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bolt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dracul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.
Bolt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dracul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dracul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dracul throwing strikes from guard but Bolt blocks nicely.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul preventing the sweep.
Dracul 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.
Dracul throwing strikes from guard but Bolt blocks nicely. #T2#
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bolt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ryan Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dracul was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolt.
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
Bolt throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dracul decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bolt's guard.
Dracul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolt keeping full guard, as Dracul tries to pass.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bolt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dracul looking to control.
#T4##SUB#
Dracul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Radu Dracul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dracul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolt preventing the sweep.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Dracul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bolt has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bolt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Bolt throws a leg kick but Dracul moved away.
Dracul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bolt sprawls and moves away.
Bolt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolt misses with a looping left.
Bolt connects with an inside leg kick.
Bolt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dracul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Bolt misses with a low kick.
Dracul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bolt sprawls and moves away.
Bolt misses with a straight left.
Bolt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dracul rather than just go for the knockout.
Bolt looks to land a right hand but Dracul moved out of range.
Dracul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dracul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolt can do to turn this around?
Bolt throws a right hand that Dracul ducks under and follows up with a left that Dracul also avoids with ease.
Dracul attempts a counter takedown but Bolt avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolt misses the target.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Bolt misses with a body shot.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dracul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bolt throws a shot from downtown. Dracul moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Bolt.
Bolt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bolt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dracul momentarily.
#T3#
Dracul slips a jab from Bolt.
Bolt lands a jab to the nose.
Bolt misses with a body shot.
Dracul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bolt sprawls and moves away.
Dracul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolt throws a right and a left that Dracul avoids nicely.
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
Bolt takes a swing at Dracul's ribcage but misses.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bolt scores with a jab to the body.
Bolt thows a leg kick but Dracul checks it #TD#
and Dracul counters with a shoot takedown. Bolt fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dracul pushes down on Bolt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dracul drops an elbow to the side of Bolt's head.
Dracul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dracul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bolt defending well though.
Dracul thows a huge punch but Bolt dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt is looking for a sweep. Dracul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bolt is not content to let Dracul control the position.
Ground and pound from Dracul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Bolt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bolt preventing the sweep.
Bolt trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Dracul wants to hit a sweep here but Bolt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dracul there!
Dracul is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dracul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Dracul is squirming around, avoiding Bolt's attempts to control the action.
Dracul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
Dracul regains half guard.
Dracul is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Bolt trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dracul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dracul is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dracul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Dracul postures up in Bolt's guard and throws a big left but Bolt blocks it.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses.
Dracul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dracul is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolt has wrist control.
Dracul looking to sit in guard and control but Bolt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dracul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dracul is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolt has wrist control.
Dracul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bolt works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dracul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bolt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dracul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dracul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dracul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Radu Dracul will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Bolt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dracul moves away.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bolt loads up on a big right hand but Dracul slips the punch.
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Radu Dracul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Bolt.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt thows a leg kick but Dracul checks it #TD#
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dracul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolt keeps working. #T1#
Bolt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dracul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dracul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dracul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dracul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dracul throwing shots but Bolt is blocking nicely.
Dracul trying to control the pace.
Bolt is refusing to be controlled, as Dracul sits in half guard.
Dracul wants to free his trapped foot but Bolt is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Dracul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dracul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bolt is refusing to be controlled, as Dracul sits in half guard.
Bolt is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bolt scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A slow jab from Bolt misses its intended target. #TD2#
Bolt looking to score a takedown here. Dracul is defending well but Bolt drives through and ends up in Dracul's guard.
Dracul looking for a sweep. Not yet Dracul, not yet.
Dracul wants to improve his position but instead Bolt has moved into half guard.
Dracul has his hands clasped together around Bolt's back. He's all about the action.
Bolt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ryan Bolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dracul wants to control but Bolt is keeping busy.
Dracul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dracul wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Dracul is retaining full guard.
Dracul wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul wants to hit a sweep here but Bolt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dracul there!
Dracul is desperately trying to improve his position but Bolt has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Bolt.
I think Dracul 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul retains his light heavyweight title!
Radu Dracul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 138
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Bolt moves out of range as Bloode throws a body kick.
Bolt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bloode has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Bolt misses.
As Bolt backs away, Bloode returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bloode.
Bolt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloode throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloode throws a shot from downtown. Bolt moves away and avoids it.
Bolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloode throws a hook but Bolt blocks it.
Bolt throws a right hand that misses
and Bloode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolt throws a leg kick but Bloode moved away.
Bloode lands with a nice body kick.
Bolt misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloode dodges the punch combination from Bolt.
Bolt throws out a leg kick but Bloode moves out of range and Bolt only half commits.
Bolt wants to slow Bloode down by chopping away at his legs.
Bloode half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bolt punishes Bloode's body with a nice straight punch.
Bloode misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bolt misses.
Bloode throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bolt scores with a nice head shot.
Bloode pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloode fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bolt is out of range.
Bolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolt digs a good body shot into Bloode's ribs.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolt takes a swing at Bloode's ribcage but misses.
Bolt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Bloode closes the distance and clinches.
Bloode working aggressively here.
Bloode misses with some punches.
Bolt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bloode has a couple of punches blocked by Bolt.
Bloode lands a shot to the body.
Bloode misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bloode.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolt.
Bolt lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloode backwards.
Bloode tries a body shot but Bolt blocks it.
Bolt lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloode.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolt.
Bloode lands a right hand.
Bolt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Bolt fails to land.
Bloode lands a nice uppercut.
Bloode has a couple of punches blocked by Bolt.
Bolt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bloode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloode backwards.
Bolt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloode's elbow.
Bolt can't find room to land a body shot as Bloode controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Bolt.
Bloode throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolt.
Bolt pushes Bloode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolt blocking some punches.
#T4#
Bloode tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Bolt manages to break the clinch.
Bloode lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bolt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bloode rather than just go for the knockout.
Bolt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bloode explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bolt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bloode's head.
Bolt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bloode tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Bolt moves into the clinch.
Bloode misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Bloode.
Bolt throws a head punch that misses.
Bolt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloode lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolt backwards.
A short uppercut from Bolt.
Bloode is leaning against Bolt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Bolt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bolt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bolt feints and then cracks Bloode's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloode down.
Bolt misses with a hook. Bloode ducked under it nicely.
Bloode throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloode manages to avoid it.
Bloode throws out a leg kick but Bolt moves out of range and Bloode only half commits.
Bolt flicks out a counter leg kick but Bloode steps away.
Ryan Bolt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolt walks into a stiff left hand from Bloode.
A bone on bone clash there as Bolt blocks the leg kick.
Bolt tries to clinch up.
And Bloode counters with a quick kick to the body but Bolt blocks it.
Bolt throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode throws the kick towards the body but Bolt avoids it.
A good leg kick by Bloode.
Bloode blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Bloode tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolt avoids the body shot from Bloode.
#T1##CL2#
Bolt darts in and clinches Bloode up against the cage.
Bloode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloode can't find room to land a body shot as Bolt controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Bolt.
Ryan Bolt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bloode misses with a body punch.
Bolt misses with some punches.
Bloode lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloode.
Bloode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloode misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bloode misses with a punch to the body.
Bloode managing to block the knees to the body from Bolt.
Bolt lands a body punch.
A short left from Bolt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolt.
Bolt tries to throw a body punch but Bloode avoids it by throwing Bolt back against the cage.
Bolt pushes Bloode back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Bloode misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolt throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloode.
Bloode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bloode misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Bolt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bloode backwards.
Bolt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bolt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloode takes a shot to the head.
Bloode tries to throw a body punch but Bolt avoids it by throwing Bloode back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolt.
Bolt throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolt.
Bloode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolt lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bolt fails to land.
Bolt tries to throw a body punch but Bloode avoids it by throwing Bolt back against the cage. #T3#
Bolt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloode stalling.
Still in the clinch, Bolt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bolt throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloode.
Bloode throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolt.
Bolt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bloode misses with some punches.
Bolt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolt lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloode backwards.
Bolt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bloode lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bloode.
A left hand lands to the body for Bloode.
Bloode lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolt backwards.
Bolt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolt blocking some punches.
#T4#
Bolt misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloode lands a left hand.
Bloode throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolt.
Bloode lands a shot to the body.
Bloode swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolt.
Bloode tries to throw a body punch but Bolt avoids it by throwing Bloode back against the cage.
Bloode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolt's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloode.
Bolt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bloode backwards.
Bloode misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bloode working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bloode pushes Bolt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolt pushes Bloode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloode blocks a body shot from Bolt.
Bloode lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolt or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Choctaw Bloode will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bolt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bloode throws a front kick aimed at Bolt's knee but Bolt avoids it well.
Bolt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bloode counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloode moves away.
As Bolt backs away, Bloode returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloode manages to avoid it.
Bloode punishes Bolt's body with a nice straight punch.
Bloode takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bolt misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bolt throws a body punch but Bloode moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Bloode.
Bloode slips under a jab from Bolt.
Bloode takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolt with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Bolt throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloode counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolt throws a shot from downtown. Bloode moves away and avoids it.
Bolt throws a body punch but Bloode moves out of range.
Bloode pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Bolt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bloode doesn't seem phased though.
Bolt defending well as Bloode loads up on a big left hand.
Bloode throws a leg kick which misses Bolt's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolt tries to avoid it.
Bolt lands a right hook to the body.
Bolt takes a swing at Bloode's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Bolt scores with a four punch combination!
Bolt misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Bloode misses the shot to the body.
Bloode scores with a nice strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Bloode wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bloode avoids the body shot from Bolt.
Bolt misses with an uppercut.
Bloode looks for the body kick but Bolt saw that one coming.
A low kick from Bloode misses
and Bolt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloode tries to land a front kick but Bolt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bolt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolt throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Bloode counter with a right hand.
Bolt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bolt feints a jab promting Bloode to slip. Bolt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bloode slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Bolt gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Bloode misses with a body punch.
Bolt blocks an uppercut.
Bolt struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloode controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Bolt fails to land.
Bloode misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloode takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloode.
Bolt misses with the head strike.
Bloode misses with some punches.
Bloode has a couple of punches blocked by Bolt.
Bolt blocking some punches.
Bolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Bolt. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Bloode.
Bloode lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolt backwards.
Bloode lands a shot to the body.
Bolt blocks a body shot from Bloode.
Bloode lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Bloode manages to break the clinch.
Bloode keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolt punishes Bloode's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloode went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bolt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolt throws a sloppy body shot
and Bloode cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Bolt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bolt 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryan Bolt!
Our winner, Ryan Bolt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 128
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Bolt.
Bolt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolt.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
Bolt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bolt.
Bolt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bolt throws a combination. Thomas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slow jab from Bolt misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Bolt.
Thomas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bolt jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolt misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Bolt's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Bolt as he connects with a hook.
Bolt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolt throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolt moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Bolt.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bolt tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bolt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.#T2#
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Bolt.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas defending well as Bolt loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolt throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Bolt.
Bolt misses with a left hand
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
A jab from Bolt misses.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolt throws out the jab. #T3#
Bolt misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolt to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Bolt scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Bolt.
Bolt works the jab nicely.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
Bolt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ryan Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolt misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Bolt connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolt.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Bolt tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Donk. Bolt catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bolt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Bolt.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bolt misses with an uppercut.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Bolt manages to avoid it.
Bolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas defending well as Bolt loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bolt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Thomas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Bolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Bolt's body.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bolt throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Bolt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolt misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Bolt.
Bolt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Bolt.#T1#
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolt.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolt tries to counter with a clinch but Thomas shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolt. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Bolt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
Bolt throws a combination that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bolt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Bolt jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolt misses with a straight left. #T2#
Bolt jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolt throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Bolt manages to avoid it.
Bolt misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Bolt counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan Bolt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas slips under a jab from Bolt.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Bolt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolt.#T3#
Bolt connects with a body shot.
Bolt lands a slapping body shot.
Bolt thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bolt wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Bolt. Bolt maintains the clinch. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Bolt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolt throws out the jab.
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Bolt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Bolt throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
As Bolt looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Bolt just gets out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas defending well as Bolt loads up on a big left hand.
Bolt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thomas slips under a jab.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolt throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bolt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bolt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Bolt.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolt throws a lazy head kick
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolt scores with a jab to the body.
Bolt lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Bolt misses.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice jab there from Bolt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolt throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Bolt.
Thomas is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Bolt works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Bolt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bolt's hands.#CUT#That has opened up Ryan Bolt's cut even more.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bolt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Bolt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bolt.
A right handed body shot lands from Bolt.
Bolt misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Bolt.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Bolt has him pressed against the cage.
Bolt struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Thomas wants to break free but Bolt has control.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolt has double underhooks.
Bolt working aggressively here.
#T2#
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolt has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Bolt thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Bolt lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Bolt looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Bolt throws out a leg kick but Thomas moves out of range and Bolt only half commits.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolt throws a shot to the body.
Bolt misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas throws a body punch but Bolt moves out of range. #T3#
Bolt misses with a wild body shot.
Bolt loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Bolt blocks a jab.
Bolt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Patrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolt misses the shot to the body.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolt.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolt finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Bolt misses with a body shot.
Bolt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.#T4#
Bolt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas blocks a jab.
A big right from Bolt misses.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolt.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryan Bolt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Bolt manages to avoid it.
Bolt throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Bolt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Bolt.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Bolt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bolt 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bolt!
An out of breath Ryan Bolt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 121
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Camara misses with a looping right.
Camara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
Camara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bolt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolt wants to counter the offense by Camara and move into the clinch position.
Camara slips a jab and a cross from Bolt.
Bolt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bolt defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Camara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bolt's hands.
Camara misses with a body kick.
Bolt lands a jab to the head.
Bolt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolt swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bolt throws a big shot that misses.
Bolt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Camara misses with a looping right.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
Bolt slips under a jab from Camara.
Bolt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Camara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bolt will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Bolt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Camara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
Bolt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice shot lands for Camara.
Camara misses with an uppercut.
Camara misses with a body kick.
Bolt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Camara tries to land a front kick but Bolt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Camara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolt.
Bolt scores with a sloppy right hand. Camara should have avoided that one.
Bolt lands a really nice looking cross but Camara seems unphased.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bolt!
#CUT2#It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Camara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolt.
Bolt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolt.
Camara jabs Bolt right on the nose. Bolt blinks but takes it well.
Camara misses with a looping left.
Camara throws a hook to the side of Bolt's head but Bolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolt wants to counter the offense by Camara and move into the clinch position.
Camara cracks a nice hook into Bolt's ribs.
Camara missing with a left hand there. Bolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camara throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bolt throws out a loose jab but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Camara takes a swing at Bolt's ribcage but misses.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range.
And Camara counters with a quick kick to the body but Bolt blocks it.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Bolt lands a head shot.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara throws a leg kick but Bolt moved away.
Camara throws a body kick that misses.
Camara throws a shot to the body.
Bolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
Bolt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Bolt.
Camara staying out of range there.
Camara dodges the punch combination from Bolt.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
Bolt checks a leg kick. #T3#
Bolt staying out of range there.
Bolt blocks a jab.
Camara wants to land a leg kick but Bolt is out of range.
Camara connects with a crisp jab.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bolt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Bolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolt lands with a cross.
Camara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bolt's head backwards.
Camara lands a nice shot that snaps Bolt's head back.
Bolt loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
Bolt takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt dips to his left and cracks Camara with an uppercut!
Bolt swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Camara. Bolt shrugs it off though.
A left lands for Bolt.
Bolt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Bolt lands a two punch combo.
Camara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bolt's hands.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Camara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Bolt's shoulder, as Bolt tries to avoid the shot.
Bolt lands an overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Camara. Beautiful body shot.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolt is just out of range.
Camara throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara cracks Bolt with a good jab.
Bolt lands with a cross.
Bolt scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bolt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Bolt moved out of range.
Bolt throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolt.
Camara walks into a straight right hand from Bolt.
Ibrahim Camara is winning the standup battle so far.
Camara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara misses with a left hand
and Bolt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Camara misses the target.
Camara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bolt throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
Bolt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bolt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolt misses with a straight right.
Bolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolt looks to land a combination but Camara avoids it well. #T1#
Bolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Bolt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
Camara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolt misses with a low kick.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolt is just out of range.
Bolt slips a straight right by Camara.
Bolt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Camara takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Bolt. Those never looked like landing.
Bolt throws out a powerful jab.
Camara swings for the body but Bolt moves out of range.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Bolt's shoulder, as Bolt tries to avoid the shot.
Bolt lands with a nice body punch.
Camara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolt staying out of range there.#T2#
Bolt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Bolt moved out of range nicely.
Camara misses with a looping left.
Bolt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camara throws the left hand but Bolt avoids the punch easily.
Camara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Bolt moved out of range.
Bolt misses with a hook.
Bolt dips to his left and cracks Camara with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Bolt. Those never looked like landing.
Bolt blocks a jab.
Camara misses the jab.
Camara delivers a nice body kick.
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Bolt slips the punch.
Bolt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bolt tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara throws a hook to the side of Bolt's head but Bolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bolt misses with a low kick.
Bolt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Camara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Camara swings for the body but Bolt moves out of range.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolt moves away.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt.
Camara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
Camara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Camara digs a good body shot into Bolt's ribs.
Bolt thuds a left hand into Camara's body.
Camara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Camara throws a hook but Bolt blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara throws a series of punches but Bolt avoids them all with ease.
Bolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Bolt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camara. Camara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolt looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolt.
Camara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Camara misses.
Camara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolt.
A big left from Bolt misses.
Bolt cracks Camara with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Camara.
A nice side step and Bolt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camara takes a swing at Bolt's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Bolt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Camara misses with a kick to the body.
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Bolt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
That's time! Camara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Camara defending well as Bolt loads up on a big left hand.
Camara slips a straight right by Bolt.
Camara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolt.
Camara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bolt moves out of range as Camara strikes.
Camara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bolt throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
Bolt misses with a wild body shot.
Bolt blocks a jab.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolt throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Bolt misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt moves out of range of the body kick.
Bolt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara throws a front kick that sends Bolt stumbling back into the cage.
Bolt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camara motions for Bolt to come forward. Camara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Bolt looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
Bolt tries to move into range but Camara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bolt misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolt throws out the jab.
Bolt moves out of range as Camara strikes.
Bolt tried to score with a low kick but Camara checks it.
Camara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolt.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Camara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camara ducks right into an uppercut from Bolt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Camara!
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bolt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Camara throws a looping overhand right but Bolt ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Camara throws a body kick that misses
and Bolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolt throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Bolt scores with a nice right hand.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara throws a hook to the side of Bolt's head but Bolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camara with a jab.
Camara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Camara moves away from the strike by Bolt.
Bolt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Camara back to the cage. Bolt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolt manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bolt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Camara scores with a hook.
Bolt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camara looks for the body kick but Bolt saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolt! But no joy.
Camara misses the jab.
Camara misses with an uppercut
and Bolt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Camara throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Bolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
Bolt digs a good body shot into Camara's ribs.
Camara misses with a straight left.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt.
Bolt jabs Camara right on the nose. Camara blinks but takes it well.
Camara throws a push kick but Bolt slaps the foot to one side.
Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Camara misses.
Bolt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Camara.
Camara throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
A jab from Bolt misses. #T4#
Camara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolt scores with a jab. Camara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Camara misses with a looping left.
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Bolt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolt misses with a wild body shot.
Camara scores with a jab.
Camara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Camara misses.
Bolt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Camara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Camara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camara throws a push kick but Bolt slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolt! But no joy.
Bolt throws a series of punches but Camara avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Camara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Camara throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Bolt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Bolt.
I think Bolt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ibrahim Camara!
A less than humble Ibrahim Camara misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 108
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Bolt. Those never looked like landing.
Orochi throws an overhand right that lands on Bolt's shoulder, as Bolt tries to avoid the shot.
Orochi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bolt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ryan Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt lunges at Orochi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orochi's hand.
The crowd cheers as Bolt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orochi doesn't seem phased though.
Orochi misses the shot to the body.
Orochi needs to keep his hands up - Bolt had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Bolt gets a clinch.
Bolt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orochi backwards.
Bolt keeps control of Orochi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolt.
Bolt prevents Orochi from breaking the clinch.
Bolt can't find room to land a body shot as Orochi controls the action.
Orochi working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Bolt lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Bolt breaks from the clinch.
Bolt lunges at Orochi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orochi's hand.
Bolt scores with a jab.
Orochi throws a leg kick but Bolt checks it.
Orochi misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Bolt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolt lands with a shot to the body.
Orochi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolt's sensitive parts.
Orochi scores with a body shot.
Orochi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bolt with a jab.
Bolt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Orochi. Bolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolt thuds a left hand into Orochi's body.#T2#
Bolt jabs Orochi right on the nose. Orochi blinks but takes it well.
Bolt swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bolt.
Jab by Bolt.
Orochi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orochi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Bolt misses its intended target.
Bolt punishes Orochi's body with a nice straight punch.
Orochi misses with a straight left.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orochi manages to avoid it.
Orochi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orochi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orochi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orochi sets himself, and Bolt steps forward looking for the clinch! Orochi avoids it this time.
An inside leg kick from Orochi misses. #T3#
Bolt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orochi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolt checks a leg kick.
Bolt sizes up Orochi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orochi throws a low kick but Bolt moves out of range easily.
Bolt staying out of range there.
Bolt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orochi.
Bolt misses with a body shot.
Orochi takes one to the chin there.
Bolt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orochi doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolt misses with a straight right.
Bolt misses with a looping right.
As Bolt backs away, Orochi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot lands for Bolt.
Orochi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bolt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Bolt catches Orochi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bolt tries to close the distance and clinch but Orochi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Bolt misses.
Orochi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Orochi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orochi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orochi takes one on the button.
Bolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orochi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Orochi.
Bolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orochi.
Bolt scores with a jab to the body.
Bolt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orochi!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bolt lands a jab to Orochi's midsection.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt avoids the body shot from Orochi.
#CL2#
Bolt moves into range and clinches up with Orochi.
Orochi prevents a body shot from Bolt.
Orochi is trying to break the clinch but Bolt is controlling him.
Bolt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orochi's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolt.
Bolt is leaning against Orochi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orochi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Orochi takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Orochi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bolt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orochi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orochi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bolt.#T1#
Bolt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Bolt misses.
Orochi is looking for a counter combo.
Orochi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Bolt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Bolt.
Orochi walks into a left hand.
Orochi takes a swing at Bolt's ribcage but misses.
Bolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orochi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bolt lands a really nice looking cross but Orochi seems unphased.
Bolt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orochis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Orochi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt cracks Orochi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Orochi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bolt pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Orochi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Bolt!
A victorious Ryan Bolt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Adebisi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolt finds it's way round the side to connect with Adebisi's head.
Bolt scores with a jab to the body.
Adebisi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bolt.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adebisi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolt scores with a hook to the body. Adebisi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adebisi.
Adebisi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adebisi slips under a jab from Bolt.
Bolt throws a body punch but Adebisi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolt misses the target.
Adebisi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Bolt misses.
Bolt jabs at Adebisi's body.
Adebisi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been hearing reports that Adebisi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Bolt connects with a body shot.
Bolt misses with a straight left.
Adebisi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Bolt misses.
Bolt lands a jab to the head.
Adebisi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt.
Adebisi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adebisi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adebisi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Simon Adebisi has been cut.
Bolt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adebisi's head.#TD2#
Bolt gets a double leg takedown into Adebisi's guard.#T2#
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!
Adebisi pulls Bolt in close to prevent any damage.
Adebisi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Adebisi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Adebisi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bolt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Adebisi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Adebisi is looking to control Bolt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adebisi avoid being mounted?
Bolt slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Adebisi wants to control the action here but instead Bolt manages to pass to full mount!
Bolt controlling from the full mount.
Adebisi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adebisi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Bolt avoids the attempt from Adebisi to control.
Adebisi is looking to improve his position but Bolt isn't that keen on the idea.
Bolt controlling from mount.
Adebisi tries to lock up and control but Bolt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Adebisi's cut.
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#
Adebisi moves out of range of the strikes.
Adebisi is looking to counter punch.
Bolt stuns Adebisi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Bolt has closed the distance and engaged Adebisi in a clinch.
Adebisi has had enough of the clinch but Bolt keeps him there for the moment.
Adebisi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bolt swings wildly with an uppercut but Adebisi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolt throws a punch but it's blocked by Adebisi.
Adebisi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bolt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adebisi tries to pull guard but Bolt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bolt digs a right hand into Adebisi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adebisi's gas tank. #T1#
Bolt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolt scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolt lands a hook that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
Bolt lands a left hand.
Bolt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adebisi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bolt pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolt punishes Adebisi's body with a nice straight punch.
Adebisi walks into a jab.
Bolt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adebisi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan Bolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adebisi's hands.
Bolt lands with an uppercut that bounces Adebisi off the cage and back into range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adebisi counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Bolt has managed to clinch.
Bolt throws a head punch that misses.
Adebisi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adebisi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adebisi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adebisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adebisi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolt to keep the fight standing.
Bolt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Bolt as the two fighters clinch.
Adebisi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolt has a couple of punches blocked by Adebisi.
Bolt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adebisi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Bolt scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolt lands a shot to the body.
Bolt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
Bolt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adebisi or not.
Adebisi jumps guard but Bolt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bolt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adebisi takes a shot to the head.
Bolt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards. #ROC2#Adebisi is rocked!
Bolt lands with a right to the head.
Oh Adebisi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adebisi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bolt is defending well.
Bolt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
Bolt lands a right hand.
Bolt pushes Adebisi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Bolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Adebisi can't break the clinch.
Bolt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adebisi seems to have got his legs back now.
Bolt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
Bolt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryan Bolt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bolt scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolt.
Bolt lands a body shot.
Bolt lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bolt.
Bolt scores with a shot to the side of Adebisi's head.
A short right from Bolt on the inside.
Bolt scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolt presses Adebisi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolt lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Adebisi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Adebisi is just out of range.
Adebisi avoids the body shot from Bolt.
Adebisi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adebisi slips under a jab.
Bolt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bolt stuns Adebisi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adebisi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bolt stuns Adebisi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt lands a nice looking body shot.
Bolt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adebisi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolt scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Bolt.
A counter left hand to the body from Adebisi misses its target.
Adebisi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt.
Adebisi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adebisi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bolt lands a right hand from hell, dropping Adebisi. Bolt pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Bolt!
Ryan Bolt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Sturridge tests Bolt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bolt tries to clinch but Sturridge moves out of range.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Sturridge misses.
Sturridge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Bolt dips to his left and cracks Sturridge with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Bolt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Bolt moves into the clinch.
Sturridge wants a takedown.
Sturridge prevents a body shot from Bolt. #BC#
Sturridge breaks from the clinch.
Bolt tries to clinch there but Sturridge circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt tries to bum rush Sturridge with a series of wild strikes but Sturridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sturridge lands a jab to the nose.
Sturridge loads up on a big right hand but Bolt slips the punch.
Sturridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sturridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
Bolt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crunch! Sturridge slams his shin into Bolt's torso.
Ryan Bolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sturridge throws the left hand but Bolt avoids the punch easily.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Sturridge misses with a hook.
Bolt jabs Sturridge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sturridge throws a nice head kick!
Bolt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bolt moves out of range as Sturridge strikes.
Sturridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolt scores with a punch to the head.
Bolt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sturridge lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bolt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sturridge misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Bolt takes the fight into the clinch.
Sturridge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sturridge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sturridge wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolt won't allow it.
#T2#
Bolt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sturridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Sturridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturridge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sturridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturridge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolt scores with the left hand. Sturridge knows he should have avoided that one.
Sturridge scores with a body shot.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut.
Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
Sturridge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolt.
Bolt connects with the punch.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bolt takes the fight into the clinch.
Sturridge misses with an elbow strike.
Bolt avoids a wild elbow strike from Sturridge.
Bolt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Sturridge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bolt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sturridge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bolt is keeping busy.
Bolt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sturridge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bolt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bolt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bolt as Sturridge tries to tie him up.
Sturridge tries to break free but Bolt pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bolt fails to land.
Sturridge has a couple of punches blocked by Bolt.
Bolt lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sturridge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bolt's brow.
Sturridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Sturridge throws an elbow but it misses.
Bolt scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolt misses with some punches.
#BC#
Sturridge breaks from the clinch.
Sturridge takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturridge throws a hook but Bolt blocks it.
Sturridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
Sturridge misses with a head kick.
Sturridge swings for the body but Bolt moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sturridge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolt slips a straight right by Sturridge.
Sturridge throws a low kick but Bolt moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Bolt moves into the clinch.
Sturridge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bolt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sturridge tries to circle away but Bolt has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bolt.
A right handed body shot lands from Bolt.
The referee calls for Sturridge to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolt lands a hook that snaps the head of Sturridge backwards.
Sturridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolt trying to stall but Sturridge improves his position.
Bolt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Bolt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolt.
Sturridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturridge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sturridge slips under a jab.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturridge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sturridge throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolt.
Bolt misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolt misses the shot to the body.
Sturridge throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Sturridge finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt is looking to clinch.
Sturridge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bolt manages to circle out of the way.
Sturridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
A punch lands to the side of Sturridge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T1##CL2#
Bolt rushes Sturridge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bolt fails to land.
Sturridge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Sturridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturridge misses the jab.
Sturridge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bolt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bolt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
Sturridge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#Sturridge is rocked!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bolt checks a leg kick.
Oh Sturridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sturridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturridge throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Sturridge.
Sturridge moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturridge seems to have got his legs back now.
Sturridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolt.
Bolt checks a low kick from Sturridge.
Sturridge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bolt at a distance.
Isaiah Sturridge is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL2#
Bolt pushes Sturridge up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt throws a punch but it's blocked by Sturridge.
Bolt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sturridge misses with the head strike.
Sturridge blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolt scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bolt.
Sturridge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bolt lands a shot to the body.
Bolt blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sturridge throws an elbow but misses.
Bolt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturridge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bolt avoids a wild elbow strike from Sturridge.
Sturridge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturridge. #BC#
Sturridge manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
A big left from Sturridge misses.
Bolt wants to counter with a clinch but Sturridge pushes him away.
Sturridge looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Sturridge misses.
Sturridge connects with a solid leg kick.
Bolt lands with a nice combination. Sturridge backs away looking to recover.#KD2#
Bolt lands a big right hand that sends Sturridge crashing to the mat! Bolt stays standing though and waves Sturridge back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolt wants to clinch.
Sturridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolt tries to counter by closing the distance.
A clash of legs there as Bolt blocks the low kick.
Bolt tries to counter with a clinch but Sturridge shakes him off and moves away.
Bolt tries to clinch up.
Sturridge throws the left hand but Bolt avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Bolt drives through and clinches with Sturridge against the cage.
Sturridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolt.
Sturridge stalls.
Bolt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolt scores with a hook to the body.
Sturridge wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolt won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolt.
A short uppercut from Bolt.
Bolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sturridge can't find room to land a body shot as Bolt controls the action.
Sturridge throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bolt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bolt.
Bolt lands with a right to the head.
Sturridge misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolt throws a big uppercut that drops Sturridge! More strikes from Bolt and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sturridge lies dazed against the cage as Bolt celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Bolt!
Ryan Bolt decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Ambush 11: Taurus VS Wearmouth
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Picogram throws a good cross that connects.
Bolt throws a shot to the body.
Bolt throws a leg kick
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
Bolt misses with a low kick as Picogram jumps back.
Bolt scores with a body shot.
Bolt delivers a nice body kick.
Picogram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolt moves away.
Bolt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolt misses with a body shot.
Picogram lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Picogram moves forwards but Bolt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt throws a hook to the side of Picogram's head but Picogram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picogram takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolt connects with the punch.
Picogram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Picogram on the side of the head.#T1#
Picogram misses the jab.
Bolt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Picogram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bolt defending well as Picogram loads up on a big left hand.
Bolt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picogram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolt throws a shot to the body.
Bolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid body kick from Bolt.
Bolt moves away from the strike by Picogram.
A countering left hand to the body from Bolt misses.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picogram manages to avoid it.
Picogram lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolt's head.
Bolt slips under a jab from Picogram.
Bolt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Picogram throws a hook to the side of Bolt's head but Bolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Bolt slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picogram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picogram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Picogram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolt finds it's way round the side to connect with Picogram's head.
Bolt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Picogram's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Bolt misses
and Picogram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bolt thuds a left hand into Picogram's body.
Picogram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Picogram throws an off balance right hand
and Bolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolt tries to score with a low kick but Picogram moves his leg out of the way.
Bolt misses with a wild body shot.
Picogram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolt finds it's way round the side to connect with Picogram's head.
Bolt throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Bolt missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolt circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolt throws out a counter right but Picogram avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bolt.
Picogram tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Bolt.
Bolt tests Picogram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolt connects with a leg kick.
Ryan Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bolt misses with a jab to the body
and Picogram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Picogram is out of range.
Picogram looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
Bolt counters with a body kick.
Bolt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Picogram misses with an uppercut. Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Picogram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Picogram takes a swing at Bolt's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picogram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
Bolt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Picogram with a body shot.
Picogram is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bolt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Picogram.
Picogram is looking to counter punch.
Picogram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Picogram momentarily.
Picogram throws a good cross that connects.
Bolt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picogram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Picogram misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt dominated that round.
That's time! Picogram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Picogram throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picogram misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Bolt jabs Picogram right on the nose. Picogram blinks but takes it well.
Picogram throws a lazy right hand but Bolt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picogram manages to avoid it.
Picogram misses with a left hand
and Bolt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolt. Picogram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picogram avoids a kick to the body.
Bolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Bolt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt scores with a jab to the head.
Picogram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Picogram misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Picogram swings widly with a right hand
and Bolt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Picogram.#T1#
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
Bolt connects with an inside leg kick.
Bolt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picogram throws out the jab.
Bolt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Picogram doesn't seem bothered though.
Picogram misses with a straight left.
Bolt staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Bolt.
Bolt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Picogram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picogram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolt.
Nice uppercut there from Bolt.
Picogram moves forwards but Bolt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Picogram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolt throws out a counter right but Picogram avoids it with no problem.
Picogram moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Bolt misses with a kick to the body.
Picogram throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolt. Picogram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolt lands a head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bolt.
Picogram throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Bolt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bolt thuds a left hand into Picogram's body.
Bolt slips a jab from Picogram.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolt! But no joy.
Bolt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Picogram connects with a looping right hand.
Bolt swings for the body but Picogram moves out of range.
Picogram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
Bolt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bolt blocks a jab.
Picogram throws an off balance right hand
and Bolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Picogram throws a lazy right hand but Bolt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Picogram looks to land a right hand but Bolt moved out of range.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Bolt moves away and avoids it.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.
Bolt lands a nice hook to Picogram's body. Picogram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Picogram is out of range.
Bolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Picogram misses with a straight left.
Bolt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ryan Bolt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Picogram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bolt tries to land a body kick
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Picogram.#T4#
Picogram moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Bolt.
Bolt misses with the body kick
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
Picogram misses with a straight right.
Picogram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bolt throws a jab but it's blocked by Picogram.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Picogram looks to land a left hand but Bolt moved out of range nicely.
Picogram on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Bolt finds it's way through Picogram's defenses.
A big right from Picogram misses.
Picogram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt 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#
Picogram lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Bolt catches Picogram right on the button with a cross.
Picogram looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Picogram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolt throws a jab when Picogram was well out of range.
Picogram checks a low kick from Bolt.
Picogram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Picogram.
Bolt feints a counter leg kick.
Bolt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Picogram will feel that in the morning.
Picogram just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolt misses with a wild body shot.
Bolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picogram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolt momentarily.
Bolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Bolt.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolt lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bolt.
Picogram takes a jab right on the kisser.
Picogram blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Picogram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Picogram throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Picogram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolt.
Good shot there by Bolt.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Picogram is out of range.
Bolt scores with a jab to the head.
Picogram feints and then cracks Bolt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolt down.
Picogram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolt jabs Picogram to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.#T2#
Bolt defending well as Picogram loads up on a big left hand.
Bolt throws out a loose jab but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolt throws a shot from downtown. Picogram moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picogram scores with a decent looking hook.
Picogram misses with an uppercut.
Picogram throws a looping overhand right but Bolt ducks down to avoid it.
Bolt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Picogram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram walks into a left hand.
Picogram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick from Bolt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Bolt slips the punch.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bolt misses the target.
Well,Picogram is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolt misses with a looping left.
Picogram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Picogram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Picogram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Picogram misses.
Ryan Bolt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolt moves away from the strike by Picogram.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Picogram throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bolt counter with a right hand.
Bolt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Picogram tries to clinch up but Bolt circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolt swings for the body but Picogram moves out of range.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Bolt.
Bolt scores with a nice strike.
Picogram throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Bolt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picogram slips a straight right by Bolt.
Jonny Picogram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Picogram misses with a hook
and Bolt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picogram.
Picogram stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bolt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Picogram if he has to take too many more of those.
Picogram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Picogram scores with a hook to the body. Bolt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Bolt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bolt 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Ryan Bolt!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Ryan Bolt!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Ryan Bolt!
Ryan Bolt wins by unanimous decision! |
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