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Event:
Bellicose 113
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Bolden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bear. That did some damage!
Bolden tries to land a front kick but Bear steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bolden misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Bear shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bear was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bolden sneaks out the side door and pushes Bear away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bolden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Bolden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bear is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolden is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bear has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bolden should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bear has tightened it up now! Bolden should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Russian Bear!
Russian Bear managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Bellicose 96
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Bolden fails with a takedown attempt.
Silalahi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silalahi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolden.
Silalahi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silalahi wants it to stay on the feet.
Bolden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Silalahi has managed to clinch.
Silalahi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolden prevents it.
#BC2#
Silalahi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolden fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carey Bolden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi throws a body punch but Bolden moves out of range.
Silalahi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bolden tries to clinch up.
Silalahi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolden drops his hands momentarily and Silalahi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Carey Bolden has been cut.
Bolden tries to clinch up.#T1#
Bolden tries to clinch but Silalahi is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bolden.
A head kick misses from Silalahi.
Bolden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silalahi counters with a left to the body.
Bolden shoots in but Silalahi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bolden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Bolden has closed the distance and engaged Silalahi in a clinch.
Silalahi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bolden is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Silalahi.
Silalahi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Silalahi wants the takedown. Bolden is fighting it off but Silalahi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bolden's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silalahi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SU2#
Silalahi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bolden, up you get!
Silalahi misses with a head kick.
#KD2#
Silalahi lands a big head kick that sends Bolden tumbling to the mat! Silalahi takes a step backwards and waves Bolden back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bolden is rocked!
Silalahi lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Bolden crumples to the floor! Silalahi milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Christian Silalahi!
Our winner, Christian Silalahi, 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:
Outlaw 21 - 145 Showdown
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Bolden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bolden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Long wants to sweep here but Bolden controlling him for the moment.
Long is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Long can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolden controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long seems keen to control Bolden's posture.
Bolden wants to pass the guard but Long is keeping the position.#T1#
Bolden 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.
Bolden working some strikes from top position.
Bolden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Long trying to keep a closed guard but Bolden is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Long keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Long keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Long gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Long escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Long moves into the clinch.#T2#
Long will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bolden up against the cage.
Long lands a body shot.
Bolden wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carey Bolden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Long breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Bolden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Long to the mat! Long manages to get full guard.
Long wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Long is pulling down on Bolden's head to control his posture.
Long keeping moving, preventing Bolden from controlling successfully. #T3#
Long working a defensive guard here.
Long keeping moving, preventing Bolden from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Long has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Long pulls Bolden in to control the position.
Bolden trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Long fails with a takedown attempt.
Long shoots in for a takedown but Bolden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Long has managed to clinch.
Long jumps guard but Bolden stands there with Long around his waist. Long gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Long ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Long no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bolden won't allow Long to get back to his feet.
Long has Bolden pulled in close to control his posture.
Bolden wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bolden won't allow Long to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tian Long will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Long takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Long throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Long closes the distance and clinches.
Bolden is trying to break the clinch but Long is controlling him.
Long keeps control of Bolden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bolden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Long changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bolden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Long scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Long blocks the low kick.
Long keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Long misses with a wild combination.
#T1##CL2#
Long has Bolden up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Long pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Bolden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Long has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Long looking to control but Bolden passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Bolden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Long is not content to let Bolden control the position.
Bolden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bolden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bolden wants to take a breather but Long is having none of it.
Carey Bolden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Long tries to get to full guard but Bolden has control of the leg.
Long really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Bolden is taking a breather. Long says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Long looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bolden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Long counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carey Bolden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bolden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Long defends it nicely.
Long follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carey Bolden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Long closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Bolden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Long is defending well.#BC2#
Long breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Long fails with the takedown.
Bolden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Long forces Bolden back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Long pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Long misses with a takedown attempt - Bolden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolden pinned against the cage. Bolden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tian Long showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Long tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bolden defends well and Long ends up having to push Bolden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bolden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bolden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Long.
Bolden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Long.
Long dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carey Bolden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tian Long.
Long shoots in but no luck this time.
Bolden misses with a takedown attempt - Long 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.
Bolden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bolden off to one side.
Bolden throws a sloppy head kick and Long moves out of range easily.
Bolden is looking to clinch but Long is avoiding it.
Long looks for a takedown but Bolden sprawls well.#T1#
Long scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolden should have avoided that one.
Long fails with a takedown attempt.
Bolden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Long scores with a shot to the body.
Bolden blocks the body kick.
Bolden tries to clinch up.
Bolden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Long shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2##CL2#
Long moves into the clinch.
Bolden is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Long breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolden misses with a takedown
letting Long counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Bolden tries to keep at a distance but Long has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bolden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Long walks away with a smile on his face. Bolden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Long is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bolden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Bolden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Long avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Long tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bolden defends well and Long ends up having to push Bolden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Long shoots in for a takedown but Bolden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Long moves into the clinch.
Bolden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Long smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Long clinches up with Bolden and pushes him back against the cage.
Bolden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tian Long seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Long breaks from the clinch.
Bolden fails with the takedown.#T4##CL2#
Long closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bolden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Long is defending well.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bolden tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Long breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Long goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Long has closed the distance and engaged Bolden in a clinch.
#BC2#
Long breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Long displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolden.
Carey Bolden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tian Long is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Long throws a combination. Bolden tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tian Long comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Long winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tian Long!
Tian Long 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:
Outlaw 17 - Axelsen v Carvalho
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Bolden shoots in and drives through. Telsiks sprawls well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Telsiks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bolden has a takedown stuffed.
Bolden closes the distance and clinches up with Telsiks, looking for a takedown. Bolden pushes Telsiks against the cage but Telsiks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Telsiks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carey Bolden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Telsiks avoids it really well and circles away.
Bolden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Telsiks.
Telsiks throws out a loose jab but Bolden uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Telsiks clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Telsiks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Telsiks. Bolden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Telsiks takes a swing at Bolden's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bolden enables Telsiks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bolden manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bolden working a defensive guard here.
Bolden wants to stand and escape but Telsiks is having none of it.
Telsiks wants to control from the top but Bolden keeps moving.
Bolden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Telsiks.
Bolden is striking off his back. Telsiks thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Telsiks is working for a kimura but Bolden is defending it quite comfortably.
Telsiks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Telsiks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolden sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Telsiks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telsiks.
Bolden wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Telsiks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Telsiks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Telsiks looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Telsiks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Telsiks looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Telsiks unloading with bombs!
Bolden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Telsiks lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Telsiks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bolden to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bolden shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Telsiks 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! Telsiks extends the arm and Bolden is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moe Telsiks! |
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Event:
Outlaw 14 - Thoupos vs Cabal
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Romano stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolden. Bolden gets slowly back to his feet.
Muenster Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolden on the side of the head.
Bolden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romano but Romano pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Romano clinches with his opponent.
Bolden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Romano.
Bolden is trying to force a seperation but Romano has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
Bolden takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Romano.
Bolden tries to pull guard but Romano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Muenster Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Bolden.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano digs a right hand into Bolden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolden's gas tank.
Bolden looks winded!#T1#
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolden.
Bolden takes a shot to the head.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boldens head.
Bolden takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Bolden is rocked!
Nice body punch from Romano - that landed with a thud.
Bolden is still on wobbly legs! Can Romano finish him?
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Bolden's head.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano dips a shoulder and cracks Bolden with a mighty uppercut! Bolden falls back against the cage and Romano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bolden is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Romano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano! |
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Event:
Outlaw 10 - 205 Round 2
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Jimenez Jimenez fails with the takedown.
Bolden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jimenez Jimenez.
Jimenez Jimenez fails to land the takedown.
Jonathan Jimenez Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez Jimenez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolden as he jumps to the side.
Carey Bolden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Jimenez Jimenez.#TD#
Bolden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez Jimenez is looking for a sweep. Bolden 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.
Bolden trying to control from half guard but Jimenez Jimenez is working away. #T1#
Jimenez Jimenez is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Bolden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jimenez Jimenez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bolden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jimenez Jimenez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bolden works his way into full mount! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jimenez Jimenez is squirming around, avoiding Bolden's attempts to control the action.
Jimenez Jimenez is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Bolden has hold of Jimenez Jimenez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jimenez Jimenez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jimenez Jimenez is squirming around, avoiding Bolden's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB#
Bolden is working for a guillotine from mount but Jimenez Jimenez frees his head quite easily.
Bolden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bolden trying to control but Jimenez Jimenez is having none of it.
Jimenez Jimenez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Bolden trying to control but Jimenez Jimenez is having none of it.
Jimenez Jimenez is trying to stand up.
Bolden looking to control but Jimenez Jimenez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolden working Jimenez Jimenez over with strikes here.
Jimenez Jimenez tries to hold on but Bolden pushes him away.
Bolden manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jimenez Jimenez to take his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Bolden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jimenez Jimenez shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Bolden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jimenez Jimenez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Bolden turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bolden manages to end up in side control.
Jimenez Jimenez is not content to let Bolden control the position. #SU#
Bolden decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bolden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jimenez Jimenez's guard.
Jimenez Jimenez is looking to stand back up but Bolden counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jimenez Jimenez. #REVB#
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jimenez Jimenez has eaten all the pies!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez Jimenez is doing well to control the position and prevent Bolden from advancing to side control.#T1#
Jimenez Jimenez has a hand on Bolden's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bolden takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jimenez Jimenez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jimenez Jimenez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jimenez Jimenez is still trying to improve position.
Bolden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jimenez Jimenez is squirming around, avoiding Bolden's attempts to control the action.
Bolden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Jimenez Jimenez is squirming around, avoiding Bolden's attempts to control the action.
Bolden controlling from the full mount.
Bolden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jimenez Jimenez tries to hold on but Bolden postures up.
Bolden lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Bolden looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Jimenez Jimenez tries to reverse the position but Bolden maintains control.
Bolden controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jimenez Jimenez working to try and regain half guard.
Bolden trying to control but Jimenez Jimenez is having none of it. #T4#
Bolden controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bolden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jimenez Jimenez can do to turn this around?
Bolden trying to control but Jimenez Jimenez is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Bolden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Jimenez Jimenez shoots in and bounces Bolden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jimenez Jimenez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Bolden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jimenez Jimenez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jimenez Jimenez is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolden 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bolden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bolden prevents Jimenez Jimenez from standing back up.
Jimenez Jimenez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolden.
Jimenez Jimenez is trying to get back to full guard.
Jimenez Jimenez is controlling Bolden's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jimenez Jimenez is trying to get back to full guard.
Jonathan Jimenez Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Jimenez Jimenez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolden stalling.
Bolden uses his free foot to push down on Jimenez Jimenez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jimenez Jimenez.
Jimenez Jimenez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimenez Jimenez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bolden working Jimenez Jimenez over with strikes here. #T3#
Bolden landing strikes from the mount and Jimenez Jimenez is in trouble!
Jimenez Jimenez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jimenez Jimenez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jimenez Jimenez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolden landing strikes from the mount and Jimenez Jimenez is in trouble!
Bolden with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Bolden.
Bolden lands a big elbow.
Bolden cracks Jimenez Jimenez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bolden trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Bolden landing strikes from the mount and Jimenez Jimenez is in trouble!
Bolden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolden landing strikes from the mount.
Carey Bolden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jimenez Jimenez?
And that's the end of the fight!
Carey Bolden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bolden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carey Bolden! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Bolden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bolden.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet but Bolden drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bolden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Bolden is trying to get an arm triangle but Stevenson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Stevenson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Bolden tries for a kimura but Stevenson is defending well.
Stevenson is trying to control Bolden's posture but Bolden avoids it.
Stevenson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stevenson trying to control the action but Bolden is working from the bottom.
Stevenson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Bolden tries to get to full guard but Stevenson has control of the leg.
Bolden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevenson is working away from the top position though.
Stevenson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bolden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stevenson content to control rather than advance. #ES2#
Bolden manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A punch lands to the side of Stevenson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stevenson fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Bolden moves into the clinch.#T3#
Bolden taking a breather.
Stevenson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stevenson is trying to drag Bolden to the mat but Bolden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Stevenson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolden prevents it.
Stevenson looking for a takedown. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stevenson wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Bolden.
#TD2#
Bolden gets control of Stevenson 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bolden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevenson postures up.
Bolden 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.
Stevenson trying to control but Bolden is working from the bottom.
Stevenson pushes down on Bolden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Stevenson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Stevenson is trying to work for a kimura but Bolden is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Bolden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bolden misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson .
Stevenson throws a body punch but Bolden moves out of range.
Bolden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bolden wants to land a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range.
Carey Bolden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bolden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bolden avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Bolden shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
Frank Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Bolden.
Bolden throws a body kick that misses.
Bolden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bolden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bolden somewhat.
Bolden is breathing heavily.
Bolden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Bolden throws a wild body kick that Stevenson sees coming a mile off.
Bolden fails to land the takedown.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolden manages to avoid it.
Bolden tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bolden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Stevenson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bolden did well to prevent Stevenson getting side control.
Bolden kicks off Stevenson and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolden shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
Bolden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Stevenson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carey Bolden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Stevenson gets tackled into the cage by Bolden. Bolden maintains the clinch.
Bolden letting Stevenson take a breather here.
Stevenson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stevenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolden avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Bolden connects with a knee to the head.
Bolden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Stevenson has Bolden pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stevenson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bolden tumbling to the mat - Stevenson dives into Bolden's guard.
Stevenson forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Stevenson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolden is just riding it out for now. Stevenson eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Stevenson 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#
Bolden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Bolden is having none of it.
Bolden goes for a double leg but Stevenson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevenson continues to drive forward.
Bolden tries to clinch but Stevenson moves away #TD#
and Stevenson counters with a shoot takedown. Bolden fights it but they end up in guard.
Bolden uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bolden is looking to clinch.
Stevenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolden throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson attempts a counter takedown but Bolden avoids it well and moves away.
Bolden shoots in for a double leg but Stevenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevenson with a nice cross.
Bolden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Bolden.#T1##TD#
Stevenson drives through with a takedown into Bolden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stevenson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Bolden is keeping the position.
Stevenson 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.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Bolden.
Stevenson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bolden's guard.
Stevenson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bolden is refusing to be controlled, as Stevenson sits in half guard. #T2#
Stevenson slows the pace down in half guard.
Stevenson trying to control the action but Bolden is working from the bottom.
Bolden trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SUB#
Stevenson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bolden is squirming around, avoiding Stevenson 's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Stevenson working the ground and pound effectively.
Stevenson content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Stevenson looking to secure an arm triangle but Bolden defends it well. #SUB#
Stevenson looking to secure an arm triangle but Bolden defends it well. #SUB#
Stevenson has control of Bolden's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bolden regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T4#
Bolden slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stevenson is thwarting Bolden's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Stevenson seems content to control.
Frank Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson prevents Bolden from standing back up.
#SUB#
Stevenson seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolden is trying to maintain the position but Stevenson is very close to passing his half guard.
Stevenson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stevenson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Stevenson ! |
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