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Event:
Big Wave Big Man Tournament Fi
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Locke misses with a combination
#TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Locke is trying to stand up here but Boutdat is controlling him well.
Locke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boutdat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boutdat controlling the action here.
Boutdat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boutdat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boutdat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Locke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boutdat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boutdat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boutdat not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Boutdat throwing shots but Locke is blocking nicely.
Boutdat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boutdat'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.
Boutdat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boutdat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Locke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boutdat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boutdat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Locke is trying to stand back up but Boutdat is controlling him
Locke wants to stand back up but Boutdat manages to pass into side control.
Locke wants to get back to his feet but Boutdat drags him back down.
Boutdat happy to just control the position for now.
Boutdat in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Boutdat controls the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Locke misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Locke wants to get back to his feet.
Boutdat drops an elbow to the side of Locke's head.
Boutdat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boutdat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boutdat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Locke looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boutdat thows a huge punch but Locke dodges it nicely.
Locke is looking to escape.#T4#
Boutdat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Locke is trying to stand.
Boutdat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boutdat lands with a punch from half guard.
Boutdat lands with a punch from half guard.
Boutdat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Locke wants to get back to his feet.
Boutdat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boutdat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorry Boutdat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Locke throws a lazy right hand but Boutdat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boutdat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Locke misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Boutdat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Locke looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boutdat scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boutdat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boutdat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Boutdat controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke is trying to stand back up but Boutdat is controlling him
#T1#
Locke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boutdat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boutdat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boutdat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boutdat winds up and cracks Locke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boutdat stalling.
Boutdat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boutdat prevents Locke from standing back up.
Locke is looking to get back to is feet but Boutdat passes into side control.
Boutdat throws a strike aimed at the side of Locke's head but Locke avoids it well.#T2#
Boutdat remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Locke wants to get back to his feet but Boutdat drags him back down.
Boutdat controlling the position.
Locke is trying to get back to his feet.
Boutdat tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boutdat controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Locke scores with a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boutdat. #T3#
Locke misses with a looping left.
Steven Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boutdat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Locke swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Locke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boutdat slips under a jab.
Locke misses with a straight right.
Boutdat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Locke slaps away a takedown attempt from Boutdat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sorry Boutdat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boutdat ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Boutdat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Locke throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sorry Boutdat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boutdat wants to pass the guard but Locke is keeping the position.
Boutdat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Locke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boutdat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorry Boutdat dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Locke throws a shot from downtown. Boutdat moves away and avoids it.
Locke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boutdat.
Boutdat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Locke throws a hook but Boutdat blocks it.
Boutdat has his takedown stuffed
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke lands with a cross.
Locke throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Locke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boutdat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Locke is looking to escape.
Boutdat is taking a breather. Locke 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.#ES2#
Locke pushes Boutdat off and gets back to his feet.
Locke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Boutdat ducks down to avoid it.
Boutdat ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Boutdat shoots in and drives through. Locke sprawls well.
Sorry Boutdat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sorry Boutdat. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
No joy there for Locke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Locke throws a leg kick #TD#
and Boutdat counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Locke!
Locke is trying to buck Boutdat off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boutdat taking a breather here.
Further stalling from Boutdat.#T3#
Locke is trying to get back to his feet.
Boutdat happy to just control the position for now.
Locke wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Locke throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Boutdat counters with a takedown into side control.
Boutdat is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Steven Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Locke.
I think Boutdat 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorry Boutdat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Boutdat fails to land the takedown.
Assad thows a leg kick but Boutdat checks it #TD#
so Boutdat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Assad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boutdat controls the pace.
Assad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boutdat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boutdat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Assad is trying to keep Boutdat in close.
Boutdat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boutdat is pushing down on Assad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Assad is fighting to maintain full guard but Boutdat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Assad is trying to get back to full guard.
Assad is trying to maintain the position but Boutdat is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Nice strikes from Boutdat there.
Boutdat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boutdat slips a nice elbow through Assad's hands, connecting with Assad's forehead.
Boutdat prevents Assad from improving his position.
Assad 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.
Boutdat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assad defending well though.
Boutdat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assad defending well though.
Boutdat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boutdat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Assad is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Assad keeping hold of Boutdat's head, controlling as best he can.
Assad is looking to control Boutdat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Assad avoid being mounted?
Assad is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Boutdat is staying active.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boutdat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
Assad throws a series of punches but Boutdat avoids them all with ease.
Boutdat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Assad, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Boutdat.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boutdat.
Assad misses with a double jab.
Assad misses with a wild combination.
Assad misses with a hook
#TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boutdat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boutdat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boutdat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boutdat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Assad wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Boutdat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Assad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Assad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boutdat thows a huge punch but Assad dodges it nicely.
Boutdat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assad's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorry Boutdat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Boutdat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Assad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Assad controlling Boutdat's posture.
Assad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boutdat controlling from the top position.
Boutdat throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Boutdat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sorry Boutdat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Boutdat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boutdat working the head with strikes.
Boutdat controlling from side mount. #T2#
Boutdat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boutdat working the strikes but Assad uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boutdat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Assad controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Assad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boutdat's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Assad managing to control the position.
Boutdat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assad working a defensive guard here.
Boutdat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Assad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boutdat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Assad misses with a few strikes there.
Assad looks to land a left hand but Boutdat moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Boutdat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Assad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boutdat is in Assad's guard.
Boutdat won't allow Assad to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assad is trying to keep Boutdat in close.
Assad being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boutdat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorry Boutdat dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Boutdat slips a jab from Assad.
Boutdat tries to counter with a takedown but Assad is quick to defend against it.
Boutdat defending well as Assad loads up on a big left hand.
Boutdat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boutdat dodges the punch combination from Assad.
Boutdat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boutdat needs to keep his hands up - Assad had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boutdat.
Boutdat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Assad swinging wildly here.
Boutdat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boutdat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Assad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Assad misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boutdat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Assad is looking to sweep but instead, Boutdat has passed into half guard.
Sorry Boutdat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Boutdat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boutdat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assad can do to turn this around?
Boutdat works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boutdat content just to control the position here. #T3#
Boutdat'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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boutdat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Akhtar Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sorry Boutdat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sorry Boutdat.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boutdat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorry Boutdat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Assad throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Boutdat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Assad's guard.
Boutdat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boutdat postures up in Assad's guard and throws a big left but Assad blocks it.
Boutdat lands a couple of digs.
Boutdat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boutdat throwing strikes but missing.
Boutdat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boutdat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boutdat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Boutdat is looking to work some ground and pound but Assad has wrist control.
Boutdat preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Assad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boutdat postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boutdat.
Boutdat feinted with a counter takedown.
Akhtar Assad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assad misses with a double jab.
Assad missing with a left hand there. Boutdat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Assad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boutdat to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Assad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boutdat stays in close to Assad's body and controls the position.
Boutdat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Assad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Assad trying to control the position here.
Boutdat throwing strikes from guard but Assad blocks nicely.
Boutdat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Assad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boutdat with a nice head shot there.
Boutdat throwing strikes from guard but Assad blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Assad holds on and takes a little breather.
Boutdat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boutdat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Assad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assad's coach down at Cozad MMA New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Assad's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Assad misses with a right hand #TD#
so Boutdat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Assad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boutdat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Assad's head.
Boutdat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boutdat pushing down on Assad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boutdat throwing shots but Assad is blocking nicely.
Boutdat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Assad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boutdat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorry Boutdat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Boutdat defending well as Assad loads up on a big left hand.
Assad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Assad duly obliges.
Assad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boutdat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assad can do to turn this around?
Boutdat fails with the takedown.
Assad connects with a nice looking jab.
Assad scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boutdat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Assad throws a leg kick #TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Assad wants to stand back up but Boutdat manages to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assad wants to control but Boutdat postures up.#T1#
Boutdat controlling from side mount.
Assad is looking to regain half guard here but Boutdat keeps moving and retains side control.
Boutdat tries to score with some ground and pound. Assad controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boutdat working the head with strikes.
Boutdat is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Assad is trying to improve his position.
Boutdat lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Assad parries the strikes from Boutdat easily there. Boutdat is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Assad to escape.
An elbow from Boutdat crashes against the mat.
The referee asks Boutdat politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boutdat prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Assad can't do much from the bottom here.
Boutdat postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boutdat scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boutdat connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Assad some visible discomfort.
Boutdat taking a breather here.
Boutdat in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boutdat remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Assad is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Boutdat just content to control the position.
Assad regains half guard, as Boutdat was trying to land strikes.
Assad trying to hold on to Boutdat's head to control him but Boutdat postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boutdat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sorry Boutdat will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Assad throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Assad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorry Boutdat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assad throws a series of punches but Boutdat avoids them all with ease.
Assad swings for the body but Boutdat moves out of range.
Boutdat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Assad.
Assad throws a right hand that Boutdat ducks under and follows up with a left that Boutdat also avoids with ease.
Assad throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Assad digs a good hook to Boutdat's body.
Assad throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Boutdat counters with a single leg into guard. Assad didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boutdat passes Assad's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Boutdat seems content to control.
Assad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boutdat.
Boutdat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boutdat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assad's head.
Boutdat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boutdat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sorry Boutdat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boutdat controlling the action here.
Assad wants to control but Boutdat is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Assad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boutdat circles away quickly and effectively.
Assad wants to land a leg kick but Boutdat is out of range. #T3##TD#
Boutdat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boutdat controlling the action here.
Boutdat'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.
Assad trying to control but Boutdat postures up.
Boutdat controlling the action here.#T4#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Akhtar Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Assad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boutdat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boutdat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sorry Boutdat.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boutdat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sorry Boutdat! |
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