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Event:
WCF WNF 26:Anderson vs Leopold
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaler fails with a takedown attempt.
Funke thows a body kick. Boaler tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boaler.
Funke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Funke is not content to let Boaler control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funke tries to buck Boaler off but Boaler is having none of it.#T1#
Funke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Boaler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Funke has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Boaler is trying to get an arm triangle but Funke is defending well.
Funke can't do much from the bottom here.
Funke is looking to reverse the position.
Funke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boaler's best efforts.
Funke trying to control here.
Funke tries to get to full guard but Boaler has control of the leg. #SUB#
Funke is defending against the submission attempts here by Boaler.
#T2#
Boaler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boaler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Funke is looking to escape.
Funke tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Boaler working for a submission but Funke is keeping him at bay.
Funke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boaler is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Boaler stopping the sweep attempt from Funke.
Funke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boaler pushes down on Funke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boaler wants to pass to mount but Funke is defending the position.
Funke trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Funke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boaler looking to pass the guard.
Boaler sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boaler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funke wants to sweep here but Boaler controlling him for the moment.
Boaler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Funke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boaler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boaler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Funke stands up over Boaler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boaler is looking to regain half guard here but Funke keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Boaler dominated that round.
That's time! Boaler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A combination from Funke does no damage.
Boaler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice jab there from Funke.
Boaler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Funke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boaler doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Funke counters with a right hand that sends Boaler tumbling to the canvas! Can Funke finish him? He dives into Boaler's guard looking to do just that!#CUT2#It looks like Tom Boaler has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Boaler looking for a guillotine here but Funke defends easily.
Boaler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Boaler working for a triangle but Funke defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Funke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Funke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Funke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Funke wants to control from the top but Boaler keeps moving. #SUB#
Boaler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funke is aware though and is defending well.
Funke trying to control but Boaler is working from the bottom.
Funke won't allow Boaler to sweep him here.
Funke landing with the ground and pound.
Funke trying to control but Boaler is working from the bottom.
Funke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Boaler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Funke escapes and throws Boaler's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Boaler tries to bench press Funke off him but Funke keeps the position.
Funke lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Funke is looking to take a break and control but Boaler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boaler taking a bit of punishment here - Funke scoring with strikes.
Funke is looking to take a break and control but Boaler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Boaler tries to bench press Funke off him but Funke keeps the position.
Funke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boaler sneaks back into half guard.
Funke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funke prevents Boaler from improving his position.
Funke is nestled in close to Boaler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Funke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boaler tries to get to full guard but Funke has control of the leg. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Funke lands a nice short elbow.
Boaler taking some punishment here, with Funke in his half guard.
Funke is looking to take a break and control but Boaler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funke drops an elbow to the side of Boaler's head.
Funke working Boaler over with strikes.
Boaler tries to get to full guard but Funke has control of the leg.
Funke working the head and body with strikes.
Boaler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Funke trying to control the position from guard on top but Boaler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funke postures up and lands a big shot to Boaler's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Funke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Boaler's cut.
That's time! Boaler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Funke steps into range and cracks Boaler with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Boaler flops backwards and Funke dives into his guard looking to finish!
Funke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Boaler is rocked!
Funke postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Boaler covers up, he's hurt! Funke keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Funke and the ref steps in to end the fight! Funke can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Funke!
Our winner, Tobias Funke, 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:
WCF WNF 21: Zynne vs Escalante
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Boaler scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gracie manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Boaler is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Boaler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Boaler tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
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!
Gracie passes to full mount!
Boaler is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie looking to control but Boaler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boaler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Gracie is landing with some decent strikes but Boaler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boaler is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie unloading with bombs!
Gracie lands a big elbow.
Boaler is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boaler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gracie looking to control but Boaler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie with a couple of short strikes.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#Boaler is rocked!
Boaler is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Boaler regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Gracie there. #SUB2#
Boaler is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Boaler wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Gracie working over Boaler with some ground and pound. Boaler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boaler has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Boaler is defending well.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boaler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Boaler is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Boaler gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boaler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#T4#
Boaler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Boaler has control of the leg.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boaler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Boaler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Boaler is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boaler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie trying to control the action but Boaler is working from the bottom.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boaler trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Boaler has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Boaler is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Boaler defending well.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boaler regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Boaler wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boaler there!
Gracie unloading with bombs!
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boaler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie is trying to keep Boaler in close.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boaler passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Boaler tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Big Dog Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boaler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie working Boaler over with strikes. #T3#
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boaler is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boaler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boaler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie working over Boaler with some ground and pound. Boaler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boaler tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boaler can't escape the position.
#T4#
Boaler is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie lands a couple of good shots and Boaler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boaler is taking damage to the body and head.
Boaler trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie is looking to control Boaler but Boaler is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boaler tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog Gracie 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##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Boaler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boaler wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Boaler postures up. #SUB2#
Boaler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boaler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boaler is controlling him.
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Boaler postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boaler passes into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Boaler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Big Dog Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Boaler preventing the sweep.
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is pulling down on Boaler's head. It's preventing any offense from Boaler, at least for the moment.
Gracie 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.
Boaler forces his way into half guard.
Gracie gets full guard.
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boaler defends well.#T3#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie looking to control.
#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boaler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie is trying to keep Boaler in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie 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.
Boaler passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Boaler is controlling well.
Gracie is pressing down on Boaler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boaler wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boaler passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tom Boaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Boaler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Dog Gracie!
Big Dog Gracie took some time post fight to say the following; 'Matt Curtis your podcast absolutely sucks. You're not going to be champ here either, I'm here to stay'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 16: Decimal vs Makino
Date: Aug 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holmes lands a jab to the head.
Boaler shoots in and drives through. Holmes sprawls well.
Boaler moves away from the strike by Holmes.
Holmes missing with a left hand there. Boaler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boaler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boaler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boaler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boaler misses with a wild combination.
Boaler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holmes throws out the jab.
Holmes thuds his right hand into Boaler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boaler fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Boaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes connects with a right hand. Boaler shakes it off.
H H Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Holmes scores with a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Holmes as Boaler shoots in.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boaler throws a leg kick but Holmes moved away.
Holmes looks to land a left hand but Boaler moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Holmes throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Boaler counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boaler works to advance to full mount. Holmes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boaler tries to control but Holmes wriggling away.
Holmes is looking to improve his position but Boaler isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Boaler is working for a guillotine from mount but Holmes frees his head quite easily.
Boaler controlling the pace for now.
Holmes working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaler wants to control but Holmes has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T2#
Holmes trying to hold on to Boaler's head to control him but Boaler postures up.
Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holmes is looking to improve his position.
Holmes controlling the position well.
Holmes gets full guard.
Boaler preventing the sweep.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully.
Holmes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boaler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3##SUB#
Boaler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holmes has picked Boaler up and slammed him! Boaler can't keep hold of the triangle and Holmes manages to pass to side control!
Boaler regains half guard.
Holmes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Holmes wants to work for an arm triangle but Boaler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boaler gets back to full guard.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Boaler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boaler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Boaler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boaler wants to sweep here but Holmes controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Boaler is keeping the position.
Boaler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Holmes is not content to let Boaler control the position.
Boaler moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes is trying to improve his position.
Boaler is staying tight to Holmes's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Boaler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
H H Holmes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Boaler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holmes is still trying to improve position.
Boaler happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Boaler happy to just control the position for now.
Tom Boaler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes is looking to reverse the position.
Boaler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holmes's legs.
Holmes gets back to half guard.
Holmes is refusing to be controlled, as Boaler sits in half guard.
Holmes wants to control but Boaler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boaler prevents Holmes from improving his position.#SUB#
Boaler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Boaler eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boaler prevents Holmes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Boaler is controlling well.
Boaler wants to pass to mount but Holmes is defending the position.
Holmes has a hand on Boaler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boaler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Boaler is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Holmes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Holmes shrugs it off. #T3#
Holmes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boaler wants to take Holmes's back here but Holmes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boaler trying to control but Holmes is having none of it.
Boaler controlling the position easily from mount.
Boaler pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boaler trying to control but Holmes is having none of it. #T4#
Holmes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boaler works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Holmes fending off the submission attempt from Boaler. #SUB#
Boaler looking for the choke but no joy.
Holmes trying to control the position but Boaler manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Holmes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Holmes trying to control the hands but Boaler breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Boaler dominated that second round.
That's time! Boaler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Boaler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boaler wants to pass to mount but Holmes is defending the position.
Boaler prevents Holmes from improving his position.
Holmes is trying to control but can't.
Boaler passes to full mount!
Holmes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boaler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boaler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Holmes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boaler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boaler wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving. #SUB2#
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boaler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boaler wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Holmes wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holmes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a triangle but Boaler pushes his legs off easily.
Boaler is pushing down on Holmes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holmes is fighting to maintain full guard but Boaler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boaler 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.
Holmes is looking for a sweep. Boaler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Boaler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boaler takes Holmes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Holmes is in trouble. #SUB#
Holmes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Holmes is trying to defend against the choke here but Boaler has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Boaler Tightens the hold and Holmes taps out furiously! Boaler displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Boaler!
Tom Boaler gave a mention to The Glue Factory in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
F&B 34: Izquierdo vs. Boaler 3
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara leaves Boaler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Camara closes the distance and clinches.
Camara gets underhooks to prevent Boaler's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abubakar Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Boaler.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Boaler looks winded!
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boaler is trying to pull guard but Camara turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Camara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boaler.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Camara. #T1#
Camara scores with a hook to the body.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara is leaning against Boaler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Camara.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
Boaler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Camara walks away with a smile on his face. Boaler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Camara lands a lovely overhand right.
Boaler gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Camara gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Boaler is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abubakar Camara!
After winning the bout, Abubakar Camara 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:
F&B 30: Lloyd vs. Bad Man 2
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands with a hook. Boaler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boaler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Boaler ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tom Boaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boaler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boaler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Boaler shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Boaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boaler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Boaler wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boaler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boaler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boaler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boaler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones! #T1#
Jones is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Boaler has taken his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Boaler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boaler has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Boaler.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Boaler controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Boaler is cranking Jones's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jones! He's tightened the choke and Jones is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Boaler!
Tom Boaler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Glue Factory, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
F&B 27: Boaler vs. Izquierdo 2
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bronstein defends well and Boaler ends up having to push Bronstein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boaler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boaler shoots for a double leg takedown but Bronstein sprawls well. He's pushed Boaler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bronstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boaler is fending him off so far but Bronstein persists. Nope, Boaler circles away and we're back to standing.
Boaler feints the counter takedown.
Boaler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bronstein swivels and escapes.
Lev Davidovitch Bronstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Boaler.#TD2#
Boaler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bronstein to the mat! Bronstein manages to get full guard.
Boaler trying to control but Bronstein is working from the bottom.
Boaler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronstein is keeping the position for now.
Bronstein pulls Boaler in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronstein swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bronstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boaler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronstein is keeping the position for now.
Bronstein wants to stand and escape but Boaler is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Boaler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bronstein to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bronstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bronstein looking to sit in guard and control but Boaler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bronstein keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully. #T2#
Boaler tries to free his leg and advance position but Bronstein is retaining full guard.
Boaler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bronstein's guard.
Bronstein is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at UnderGround Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Boaler is working for a kimura but Bronstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Bronstein wants to get back to his feet.
Bronstein is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SUB2#
Boaler is trying to work for a kimura but Bronstein is defending well.
Boaler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bronstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronstein is concentrating on defense, preventing Boaler from advancing position.
Boaler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bronstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boaler is trying to control the action in half guard but Bronstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bronstein is controlling Boaler's trapped leg to prevent Boaler from advancing to side control.
Boaler trying to control the action but Bronstein is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boaler is pressing down on Bronstein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bronstein is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Boaler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Boaler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bronstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Boaler wants to pass the guard but Bronstein is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronstein desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Boaler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bronstein's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Boaler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Boaler dives in for a single leg takedown but Bronstein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tom Boaler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bronstein shoots in for a double leg but Boaler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Boaler gets a double leg takedown into Bronstein's guard.
Bronstein wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bronstein keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully.
Boaler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boaler forces his way into half guard.
Boaler tries to pass to full mount but Bronstein defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler is still trying to improve position.
Bronstein is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##ES#
Bronstein kicks off Boaler and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Boaler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bronstein is trying to defend but Boaler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bronstein keeping control of the position.
Boaler trying to mount his opponent but Bronstein defends it.
Boaler wants to control but Bronstein is keeping him busy.
Boaler is stalling here. Bronstein is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boaler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bronstein has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Bronstein working away.
Bronstein grinds an elbow into Boaler's temple.
A control attempt from Boaler but he's now mounted!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bronstein looking to finish Boaler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boaler!
Bronstein with the ground and pound from mount.
Boaler tries to reverse the position but Bronstein maintains control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
A nice elbow there by Bronstein.
Boaler tries to reverse the position but Bronstein maintains control.
Bronstein breaks from Boaler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boaler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Boaler is rocked!
Bronstein postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Boaler out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Bronstein goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lev Davidovitch Bronstein!
Lev Davidovitch Bronstein 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:
F&BE 25- Bloody Animals
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Boaler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Da Costa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boaler is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Da Costa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boaler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boaler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Da Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boaler is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Da Costa working for a triangle but Boaler defends it easily.
Boaler tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Costa is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boaler is pushing down on Da Costa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Costa is fighting to maintain full guard but Boaler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Da Costa works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Da Costa looking for a guillotine here but Boaler defends easily.
#SUB2#
Da Costa is looking for a triangle but Boaler pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Boaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boaler looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Boaler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Costa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boaler has managed to get both his arms back between Da Costa's legs - danger averted.
Da Costa trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Da Costa working for a triangle but Boaler defends it easily.
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Da Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boaler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Da Costa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boaler uses it to pass to side control.
Da Costa tries to bench press Boaler off him but Boaler keeps the position.
Boaler tries to advance to mount but Da Costa denies him. #SUB#
Boaler is trying to get an arm triangle but Da Costa is defending well.
Boaler works to advance to full mount. Da Costa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boaler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Costa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Boaler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boaler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Da Costa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boaler won't let Da Costa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Da Costa working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Boaler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Da Costa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Da Costa is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Da Costa is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Boaler looking for a guillotine from mount but Da Costa is having none of it. #T4#
Boaler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Costa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boaler tries to control but Da Costa wriggling away.
Boaler is looking to work his way around to Da Costa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Da Costa regains half guard.
Boaler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Da Costa is defending against the submission attempts here by Boaler.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boaler trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Boaler dominated that round.
That's time! Boaler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Boaler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Da Costa to the ground. Boaler is now in Da Costa's guard.
Boaler passes into half guard.
Boaler works his way into full mount!
Da Costa can't escape the position.
Tom Boaler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Boaler looking to secure an arm triangle but Da Costa defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Costa is squirming around, avoiding Boaler's attempts to control the action.
Boaler moves to the back.
Will Boaler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T1#
Da Costa tries to roll but Boaler sticks to his back.
Da Costa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boaler prevents Da Costa from improving his position.
Boaler working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Da Costa's thigh. Da Costa counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Boaler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Costa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boaler has managed to get both his arms back between Da Costa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Da Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boaler defends well.
Boaler trying to control but Da Costa is working from the bottom.
Boaler passes Da Costa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Da Costa actively working from the bottom here.
Da Costa is trying to maintain the position but Boaler is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Boaler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boaler passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Boaler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boaler is looking to work his way around to Da Costa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3#
Boaler is working hard here to advance position.
Da Costa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Da Costa gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Boaler is looking for a kimura here.
Boaler works his way into side control.
Boaler working away.
Boaler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Da Costa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Da Costa regains half guard.
Boaler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Costa can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB2#
Da Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boaler pulls his head out easily.
Da Costa wants to control but Boaler passes into side.
Da Costa is trying to buck Boaler off.
Da Costa sneaks back into half guard.
Da Costa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boaler is working away from the top position though.
Da Costa punching from the bottom.
Boaler passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Boaler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Boaler is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Da Costa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Da Costa shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Boaler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Boaler feints and as Da Costa raises his hands in defense, Boaler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boaler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Costa is keeping the position for now.
Boaler forces his way into half guard.
Boaler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Da Costa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Costa is looking to control Boaler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Costa avoid being mounted?
Da Costa wants to improve his position but Boaler is controlling well.
Boaler works his way into full mount! #T1#
Boaler is looking to work his way around to Da Costa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Da Costa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boaler.
Da Costa tries to lock up and control but Boaler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boaler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Da Costa is looking to escape.
Da Costa is looking to improve his position but Boaler isn't that keen on the idea.
Da Costa manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Boaler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Da Costa is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Boaler is tapping! Great win for Da Costa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tiago Da Costa!
Tiago Da Costa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
F&BE 21- Do or Die
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Tybura moves into the clinch.#TD#
Boaler gets control of Tybura's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boaler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Boaler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tybura defends it easily.#SU2#
Tybura gets to his feet. Boaler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boaler shoots for a double leg takedown but Tybura sprawls well. He's pushed Boaler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tybura throws a counter combo.#TD#
Tybura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tybura wants to get back to his feet but Boaler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tybura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boaler controls the pace.
Tybura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boaler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Boaler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tybura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boaler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boaler advances to half guard. #SUB#
Boaler is trying to work for a kimura but Tybura is defending well.
#SUB#
Boaler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boaler wants to pass to mount but Tybura is defending the position.
Boaler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boaler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boaler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB#
Boaler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boaler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Tybura defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boaler. #SUB#
Boaler moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tybura has worked his arm free - good work by Tybura!
Boaler moves into full mount! #T4##SUB#
Boaler goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tybura turns into him and now he's in Boaler's guard.
#SUB#
Boaler is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tybura throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Boaler's body to avoid the submission. Boaler has instead reached around Tybura's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Boaler arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Boaler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tom Boaler made sure he mentioned The Glue Factory, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Madness 38 Haba vs Robinson
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Crusher works Boaler's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Crusher drives through with a takedown into Boaler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Boaler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crusher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Boaler is tightening it up a little... Crusher has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Crusher reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Crusher taps out! Nice BJJ there by Boaler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tom Boaler!
Tom Boaler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Glue Factory, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Motts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boaler on the side of the head. #CL2#
Motts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boaler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Motts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boaler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Motts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boaler has been working on his balance at Island Sparring, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Motts.
A right hook to the body lands for Motts.
Boaler has Motts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Motts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Motts.
Boaler is breathing heavily.
A short right from Motts on the inside.
Motts is leaning against Boaler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Motts works on Boaler's body with a couple of short punches.
Motts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Motts.
Still in the clinch, Motts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Motts scores with a hook to the body.
Motts lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Motts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boaler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
BOOM! Motts lands a beautiful left hook that drops Boaler. Boaler tries to recover but Motts is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Boaler lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
Gregory Motts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ICC CN 15: Slugs v Gracie 2
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Juti as Boaler shoots in.
Boaler goes for a double leg but Juti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Juti continues to drive forward.
Boaler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juti.
Boaler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juti swivels and escapes.
Timo Juti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Boaler.
Boaler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boaler misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Boaler tries to get set, Juti tries to push him back and clinch up but Boaler manages to avoid the attempt.
Boaler moves forwards but Juti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Juti lands with a cross. #CL#
Juti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Juti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boaler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Juti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Boaler has been cut.
Juti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boaler looks winded!
Juti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Juti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boaler backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boaler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boaler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Juti smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Juti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Juti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boaler.
Juti 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.
Knees in the clinch landing for Juti.
Juti lands an elbow inside.
Boaler tries to land knees in the clinch but Juti avoids the damage to the body.
Juti connects with a knee to the head.
Juti lands an elbow just above Boaler 's eye.
Juti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Juti.
Juti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Juti.
Juti slows down the pace here.
Juti scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Juti.
Boaler is trying to pull guard but Juti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juti.
A shot in the inside from Juti. #T2#
Juti lands a damaging elbow.
Boaler letting Juti take a breather here.
Juti lands an elbow that stopped Boaler in his tracks for a moment.
Juti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boaler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boaler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Juti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Juti.
Boaler goes for a takedown attempt but Juti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boaler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Juti forces Boaler back against the cage and clinches.
Juti working Boaler over with knees to the body.
Juti is working Boaler over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Juti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Juti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Boaler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A cross from Juti lands.#CL#
Juti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boaler tries for a takedown but Juti manages to get underhooks.
Boaler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Juti lands a hook that snaps the head of Boaler backwards.
Juti lands an elbow that stopped Boaler in his tracks for a moment.
Juti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boaler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Juti pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Juti does it's job there.
Juti scores with a hook to the body. Boaler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Juti connects with a single shot there.
Juti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Juti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Juti taking a breather.
Boaler is breathing heavily.
Boaler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Juti walks away with a smile on his face. Boaler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Timo Juti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Boaler.#T1##CL#
Juti closes the distance and clinches. #KD#
Juti drops Boaler with a big knee straight up the middle! Boaler is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Boaler is rocked!#CL#
Juti moves into the clinch.
Boaler is still on wobbly legs! Can Juti finish him?
Knees in the clinch landing for Juti.
Boaler takes an elbow to the temple.
Juti lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Juti.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Juti obliges.
Juti lands a big knee! That's hurt Boaler! Oh, he's all over the place! Juti lands another knee that sends Boaler to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Juti!
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Event:
ICC CN 13: Gracie v Slugs
Date: Jan 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Qiang stuffs the takedown.
Boaler goes for a double leg but Qiang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Qiang continues to drive forward.
Qiang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boaler is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Boaler shoots in and bounces Qiang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Qiang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boaler is pushing down on Qiang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qiang is fighting to maintain full guard but Boaler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Qiang is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Qiang looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler wants to free his trapped foot but Qiang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Qiang manages to get to full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Qiang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boaler has picked Qiang up and slammed him! Qiang can't keep hold of the triangle and Boaler manages to pass to side control!
Qiang is trying to work for a sweep but Boaler has mounted him!
Boaler works his way to his opponent's back.
You can see the frustration on Qiang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Qiang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boaler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Qiang trying to control the hands but Boaler breaks the grip.
Boaler keeps control of the position as Qiang tries to break free.
Qiang is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Qiang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Boaler.
Boaler has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Qiang showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Boaler trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Qiang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Boaler gets his way!
#SUB#
Boaler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Qiang defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Qiang right now.
Qiang trying to control the position but Boaler manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Boaler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Boaler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boaler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Qiang as he jumps to the side.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Qiang sprawls well. Qiang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boaler gets slowly back to his feet.
Boaler shoots in and drives through. Qiang sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Boaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Qiang misses.
Boaler misses with a takedown attempt - Qiang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boaler.
Tom Boaler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boaler.
Qiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Qiang misses its intended target.
Donk. Qiang catches Boaler right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Boaler closes the distance and clinches up with Qiang, looking for a takedown. Boaler pushes Qiang against the cage but Qiang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Qiang connects with a looping right hand.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown but Qiang shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Boaler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boaler trying to control the position but Qiang is working away.
Qiang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Qiang gets back to half guard.
Boaler wants to pass the guard but Qiang is defending well.
Qiang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Qiang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Qiang keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Qiang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boaler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Qiang's guard.
Boaler is trying to control. Qiang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Qiang tries to roll over but Boaler keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boaler wants to pass the guard but Qiang is defending well.
Boaler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Qiang 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#
Qiang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Li Qiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boaler tries for a takedown but Qiang circles away easily
letting Qiang counter with a right hand.
A big right from Qiang misses.
Boaler tries to counter with a takedown but Qiang is quick to defend against it.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown but Qiang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Boaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boaler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boaler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boaler fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boaler.
Qiang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boaler with a body shot.
Boaler slips a straight right by Qiang.#T1#
Boaler misses with a takedown
and Qiang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boaler thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Qiang throws a hook but Boaler blocks it.
Boaler on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Qiang forces Boaler back against the cage and clinches.
Qiang lands a nice uppercut.
Qiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boaler backwards.
Qiang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Qiang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boaler fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Boaler jumps guard.
Qiang works over Boaler with some ground and pound from guard.
Qiang stopping the sweep attempt from Boaler.
Qiang trying to control but Boaler is working from the bottom. #T2#
Qiang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qiang wants to control from the top but Boaler keeps moving.
Qiang preventing the sweep.
Qiang with a nice head shot there.
Qiang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaler is keeping the position for now.
Qiang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boaler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Qiang postures up.
Qiang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boaler is trying to keep Qiang in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Qiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Qiang 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Li Qiang!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Li Qiang!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Li Qiang!
Li Qiang wins by unanimous decision!
Li Qiang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ICC 17: Yoshioka v Domicio
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Boaler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juti but Juti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boaler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juti.#CUT2#
It looks like Tom Boaler has been cut.
Juti throws a series of punches but Boaler moves out of range.
Boaler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boaler shoots in looking for a takedown. Juti tries to sprawl out of it but Boaler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Juti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Juti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boaler tries for a takedown but Juti manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Boaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boaler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Juti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler jumps guard but Juti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Juti lands a nice elbow.
Juti crunches a lovely knee into Boaler's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Juti.
Boaler is breathing heavily.
Juti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Juti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Juti lands a hook that snaps the head of Boaler backwards.
Juti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Juti.
Juti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boalers head.
Juti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Juti lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD2#
Juti drops Boaler with a big knee straight up the middle! Boaler is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Boaler is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juti cracks Boaler with a left hook right on the temple and Boaler goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Juti lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Boaler is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timo Juti!
Timo Juti is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
ICC 15: Boaler v Yuldashev
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Boaler shoots and misses
and Yuldashev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tom Boaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boaler dives in and grabs Yuldashev 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yuldashev pushes down on Boaler's head and hops out.
Yuldashev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yuldashev connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Yuldashev .
Yuldashev 's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yuldashev 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Boaler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yuldashev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yuldashev can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Boaler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yuldashev is trying to get back to his feet.
Boaler controlling from side mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boaler advances to full mount. #T1##SUB#
Boaler working for a guillotine from mount but Yuldashev is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Boaler has hold of Yuldashev 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yuldashev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Boaler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yuldashev is surviving well by controlling Boaler's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Boaler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Boaler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yuldashev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Boaler is working for a guillotine from mount but Yuldashev frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Boaler looking to control but Yuldashev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Boaler is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Yuldashev is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Boaler!
Tom Boaler retains his heavyweight title!
The defeated Sarvar Yuldashev had this to say: 'I respect my opponent. I'll be back.'.
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Event:
ICC 11: Baba v Boaler
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Boaler misses with a shot to the body
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Boaler has been cut.
Baba fails to land with a series of punches.
Baba 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.#TD2#
Boaler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boaler wants to control from the top but Baba keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baba is pulling down on Boaler's head. It's preventing any offense from Boaler, at least for the moment.
Boaler won't allow Baba to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler stands and throws Baba's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Boaler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baba has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Boaler is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Baba looks calm but he's in trouble here. Boaler gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Baba is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Boaler lets go of the hold and Baba can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Boaler!
Tom Boaler is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Kingston looks to land a combination but Boaler avoids it well.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingston doesn't manage to clinch there - Boaler circles away.
Bobby Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boaler paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boaler.
Boaler has control of an arm but Kingston manages to advance to Boaler's back!
I really don't envy Boaler right now.
Boaler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kingston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston is looking to control Boaler but Boaler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Boaler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Boaler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kingston has the hooks in. Boaler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Boaler fending off the submission attempt from Kingston. #SUB#
Kingston is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T1#
Boaler can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Kingston is persistently looking for the submission but Boaler is defending it well.
Boaler trying to control the position but Kingston manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Boaler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Kingston looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Boaler right now.
Kingston is trying to stick to Boaler's back but Boaler is turning into Kingston. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kingston's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boaler.#SUB2#
Boaler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kingston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boaler defends well.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boaler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kingston is trying to control the position but Boaler postures up.
Boaler looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kingston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boaler passes into side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Boaler has eaten all the pies!
Kingston gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Boaler wants to control the pace but Kingston is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Boaler wants to finish this one by submission but Kingston is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boaler. #SUB2#
Boaler working for a guillotine from mount but Kingston is in no mood to give up.
Kingston has given up his back. Will we see Boaler going for some submissions?
My spies in Island Sparring inform me that Boaler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Boaler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kingston is defending well though. Boaler let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Boaler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kingston defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Boaler looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Boaler tightening his grip on Kingston, looking for the choke.
Boaler not allowing Kingston to control his hands. #SUB2#
Boaler looking for the RNC. #T4##SUB2#
Boaler looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Boaler is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kingston won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Boaler off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Boaler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Strangler gets caught napping as Boaler dives in and scores a takedown. Strangler manages to retain guard.
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strangler managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Boaler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boaler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Boaler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Boaler drops back looking for a leg! Strangler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strangler manages to kick Boaler off! Boaler jumps back into Strangler's guard. #T1#
Strangler pulls Boaler in close to prevent any damage.
Strangler is trying to keep Boaler in close.
Strangler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boaler on the ground.
Boaler pushing down on Strangler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Boaler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Boaler wants to work for an arm triangle but Strangler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strangler keeping hold of Boaler's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Boaler is trying for a kimura here. Strangler looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Boaler wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Boaler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Boaler throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Stark swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stark 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.
Boaler shoots in but Stark avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Boaler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Boaler seems to be working for a kimura but Stark defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Boaler is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boaler 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.
#SUB2#
Boaler is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Boaler trying to control the pace.
Stark tries to roll over but Boaler keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaler moves into full mount! Stark won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Boaler looking to secure an arm triangle but Stark defends it well. #T2#
Stark working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Boaler is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Boaler extends the arm and Stark is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Boaler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Stark dives in for a single leg takedown but Boaler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Stark drives through with a takedown into Boaler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Boaler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Boaler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stark passes into side control.
Boaler tries to buck Stark off but Stark is having none of it.
Boaler keeps trying to improve his position.
Boaler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boaler keeps working.
Boaler won't allow Stark to pass to mount.
Stark prevents Boaler from improving his position.
Boaler is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Boaler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stark preventing the sweep.
Boaler keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Boaler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Boaler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Boaler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stark has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Boaler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2#
Boaler pushes a forearm under Stark's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stark is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Boaler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Susec tries to sprawl but Boaler drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Susec makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Susec shoots in for a double leg but Boaler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boaler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Susec shoots and misses #TD2#
and Boaler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boaler postures up.
Boaler forces his way into half guard.
Boaler stalling.
Boaler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Susec knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Susec flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boaler passes to side control.
Susec stops Boaler from passing to mount. #T1#
Susec gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Boaler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Susec can't escape the position.
Boaler seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Susec is holding on tight.
Boaler moves to take his opponent's back.
I really don't envy Susec right now.
Susec is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Boaler has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Susec is defending well but eventually Boaler manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Susec has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Boaler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Boaler feints and as Haley raises his hands in defense, Boaler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haley being controlled here, momentarily.
Haley looking for a sweep. Not yet Haley, not yet.
Haley keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boaler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boaler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Haley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Haley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boaler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haley has managed to get both his arms back between Boaler's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Haley is sitting in close to Boaler's body. Boaler has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Haley is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Haley is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Boaler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Boaler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Qiang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boaler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boaler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boaler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Qiang's best efforts.
Boaler is trying to maintain the position but Qiang is very close to passing his half guard.
Boaler is looking for a sweep. Qiang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boaler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Qiang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boaler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boaler looking for submissions off his back.
Boaler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1#
Boaler is trying to maintain the position but Qiang is very close to passing his half guard.
Boaler taking some punishment here, with Qiang in his half guard.
Boaler is refusing to be controlled, as Qiang sits in half guard.
Qiang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Qiang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Qiang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Boaler keeping hold of Qiang's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qiang is keen to just control but Boaler is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qiang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Qiang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boaler trying to control from the bottom.
Boaler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Qiang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boaler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Qiang. #T3#
Boaler looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Qiang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boaler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boaler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boaler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boaler is trying to control but can't.
Boaler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Qiang.
Qiang drops an elbow to the side of Boaler's head.
Boaler tries to roll over but Qiang keeps him under control.
Qiang winds up and cracks Boaler with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Boaler has his hands clasped together around Qiang's back. He's all about the action.
Qiang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boaler wants to control but Qiang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boaler wants to sweep but Qiang has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on Boaler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Qiang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Qiang lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boaler can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Qiang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boaler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Qiang circles away.
Boaler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boaler shoots in but Qiang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown but Qiang shows good takedown defense.
Li Qiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Boaler.
Boaler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Boaler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boaler being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang landing with the ground and pound.
Li Qiang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Qiang looking to pass the guard.
Qiang postures up.
Qiang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Qiang stands up over Boaler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Qiang cracks Boaler with a solid left hand.
Qiang trying to control but Boaler is working from the bottom.
Boaler trying to keep a closed guard but Qiang is proving a slippery customer.
Qiang tries to free his leg and advance position but Boaler is retaining full guard.
Qiang throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Qiang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boaler's head.
Boaler keeping moving, preventing Qiang from controlling successfully.
Qiang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Qiang is fighting to break Boaler's control of his arms but Boaler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boaler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boaler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qiang is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Qiang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Qiang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaler is keeping the position for now.
Boaler working a defensive guard here.
Boaler keeping moving, preventing Qiang from controlling successfully.
Qiang throws an elbow that misses. Boaler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Qiang's guard. Nice move by Boaler!#REVB#
Qiang wants to sweep but no luck.
Boaler postures up.
Qiang can't keep his opponent in guard - Boaler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Boaler is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boaler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qiang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boaler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Qiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boaler can do to turn this around?
Boaler stopping the sweep attempt from Qiang.
Boaler looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qiang trying to keep a closed guard but Boaler is proving a slippery customer.
Boaler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Qiang dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boaler.
Qiang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boaler sprawls and moves away.
Boaler misses the shot to the body.
Boaler tries to clinch there but Qiang circles away.
#TD#
Qiang gets the takedown into side control.
Qiang trying to control the action but Boaler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Qiang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Qiang throws an elbow but Boaler slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Boaler is not content to let Qiang control the position.
Boaler is trying to control Qiang's posture but Qiang avoids it.
Qiang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boaler some visible discomfort.
Qiang lands a few punches from side control.
Boaler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes there by Qiang.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Qiang working the head with strikes.
Li Qiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Qiang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Boaler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Qiang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Qiang working the strikes but Boaler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Qiang winds up and cracks Boaler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boaler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Qiang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Qiang's back!
Boaler gets his hands free as Qiang looks to control.
Boaler throwing sloppy strikes.
Boaler trying to control.#T3#
Boaler is hanging on to Qiang's back as he tries to escape.
Boaler is trying to stick to Qiang's back but Qiang is turning into Boaler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boaler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Qiang.
Qiang trying to control but Boaler is working from the bottom.
Boaler is pulling down on Qiang's head to control his posture.
Qiang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boaler controls Qiang momentarily but Qiang frees himself. #T4#
Boaler is striking but Qiang is not phased and passes to half guard.
Boaler moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Boaler is looking for a triangle but Qiang pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boaler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tom Boaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qiang is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Qiang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Qiang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Qiang!
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