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Event:
GRUDGE MATCH Smoke v Mr Banzai
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gibbs.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
Gibbs misses with a takedown #TD#
and Boone counters with a single leg into guard. Gibbs didn't expect that.
Gibbs wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Gibbs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gibbs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Boone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gibbs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boone to see if he's OK.
Boone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Boone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibbs is looking to take a break and control but Boone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boone is trying to escape the position but Gibbs is controlling the position.
An elbow from Gibbs crashes against the mat.
Boone is trying to control Gibbs's posture but Gibbs avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Gibbs working the head with strikes.
Gibbs tries to score with some ground and pound. Boone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gibbs in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gibbs cracks Boone with a big right hand but Boone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#Boone is rocked!
Gibbs fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oh Boone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boone tries to improve position but can't.
Boone seems to have got his legs back now.
Boone dodges the ground and pound from Gibbs.
Gibbs throwing strikes but Boone manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbs is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Gibbs is looking for a sweep.
Gibbs is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boone asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boone is chipping away with strikes.
Gibbs manages to get back to half guard.
Gibbs trying to control from the bottom.
Boone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gibbs is trying to stand up here but Boone is controlling him well.
Gibbs tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg. #ES2#
Gibbs pushes Boone off and gets back to his feet.
Gibbs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boone defends well and Gibbs ends up having to push Boone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ben Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Gibbs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibbs is defended easily by Boone.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
Gibbs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boone defends well and Gibbs ends up having to push Boone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Gibbs 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#
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boone as he avoids it easily.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Gibbs scores with a takedown into Boone's guard.
Gibbs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boone 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#
Boone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boone is stalling here. Gibbs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gibbs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gibbs is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs working the ground and pound.
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!
Gibbs taking a break here but Boone is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1#
Gibbs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boone taking some punishment here, with Gibbs in his half guard.
Boone gets back to full guard.
Boone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gibbs postures up.
Boone wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunner Gibbs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gibbs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibbs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibbs is in close to Boone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boone has momentary wrist control but Gibbs slips an elbow through the middle.
Gibbs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Gibbs distracts Boone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Boone wants to sweep here but Gibbs controlling him for the moment.
Gibbs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gibbs won't allow Boone to sweep him here.
Gibbs is working Boone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boone trying to control the position.
#T3#
Gibbs postures up and lands a big shot to Boone's brow.
Gibbs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boone tries to get out of the position.
Gibbs looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boone won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
Gibbs trying to control the position.
#ES2#
Gibbs pushes Boone off and gets back to his feet.
Gibbs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boone defends well and Gibbs ends up having to push Boone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Boone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gibbs sprawls and moves away.
Ben Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Gibbs.
Gibbs shoots in looking for a takedown but Boone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gibbs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gibbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbs goes for a double leg but Boone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boone continues to drive forward.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Gibbs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gibbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gibbs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Boone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gibbs has one foot on Boone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gunner Gibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs misses with a takedown #TD#
and Boone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gibbs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ben Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Gibbs.#T1#
Gibbs darts in looking for a takedown but Boone gets double underhooks and turns Gibbs into the cage.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gibbs sprawls and moves away.
Gibbs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boone tries to avoid it but Gibbs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boone to the ground. Boone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gibbs shoots in for a double leg but Boone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boone stuffs the takedown.
Boone attempts a counter takedown but Gibbs avoids it well and moves away.
Gibbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Boone. No joy for Gibbs on that attempt.
Boone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gibbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
Gibbs tries for a takedown but Boone circles away easily#TD#
and Boone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gibbs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Gibbs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Boone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boone passes Gibbs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gibbs is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boone prevents Gibbs from standing back up.
Boone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4##SUB#
Boone 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.
Gibbs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boone's back!
Gibbs is punishing Boone with strikes - can he finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbs is punishing Boone with strikes - can he finish him?!
Boone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gibbs lands a nice shot to the head.
Boone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ben Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Gibbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gibbs raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunner Gibbs.
I've got Gibbs 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Gunner Gibbs!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Gunner Gibbs!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Can the Golden Boy Stop Gibbs?
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Dfg fails to land with a series of punches.
Boone feints the counter takedown.
Dfg thuds his right hand into Boone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dfg throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Boone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boone.
Boone connects with a couple of short punches.
Boone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dfg is looking to stand up but Boone isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Boone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dfg wants to get back to his feet but Boone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dfg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dfg's head.#T1#
Boone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dfg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boone is controlling him. #ES#
Dfg pushes Boone off and gets back to his feet.
Abc Dfg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Dfg. Those never looked like landing.
Dfg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dfg misses with a body shot.
Boone with the counter takedown but Dfg avoids it easily.
A head kick by Dfg misses #TD2#
and Boone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dfg!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boone working the body and head with strikes.
Dfg prevents Boone from improving position. #T2#
Dfg wants to get back to his feet but Boone drags him back down.
Boone lands an elbow.
Boone looks up at the clock and then as Dfg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#Dfg is rocked!
Boone working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Dfg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Boone has an Americana. Dfg didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Boone is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Boone hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ben Boone!
Ben Boone opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
Gibbs Ascends to the Hall
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boone was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Boone avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boone, pushing him back against the cage.
Boone takes a shot to the head.
Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boone.
#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hardy pushes Boone up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Boone jumps guard and drags Hardy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boone trying to control the position here. #T1#
Boone looking to control.
Boone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boone 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#
Boone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Boone is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hardy as he works his way to full guard.
#T2#
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boone wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Boone won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.
Boone throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Boone is having none of it.
Boone preventing the sweep.
Boone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Boone forces his way into half guard.
Boone thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
Hardy is trying to stand.
Boone lands with a punch from half guard.
Hardy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boone winds up and cracks Hardy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Nice strikes from Boone there. #SUB#
Boone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardy is concentrating on defense, preventing Boone from advancing position.
Hardy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone lands with a punch from half guard.
Hardy is in trouble now - Boone has advanced to mount!
Boone punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Boone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Boone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Boone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Boone does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Hardy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Boone jumps guard and drags Hardy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boone tries to get out of the position.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boone lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy has momentary wrist control but Boone slips an elbow through the middle.
Boone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?#T1#
Boone landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boone is controlling him well.
Boone is working Hardy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Boone is chipping away with strikes.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Boone drags him back down.
Boone working the ground and pound from side control.
Boone lands some shots froms side control.
Boone 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.
Boone scores with punches from side control.
Boone is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardy tries to buck Boone off but Boone is having none of it.#T2#
Boone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boone trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Hardy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boone trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Hardy being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Boone working the head and body with strikes.
Hardy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boone working the ground and pound.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Boone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Boone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boone is working Hardy over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Boone wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Ben Boone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Hardy throws Boone to one side and escapes!
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boone manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Boone gets tackled into the cage by Hardy. Hardy maintains the clinch.
Boone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hardy lands a hook that snaps the head of Boone backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hardy lands a good knee to the midsection. Boone won't want to take too many of those.
Boone is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Boone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boone prevents a body shot from Hardy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Boone dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hardy has Boone up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvatore Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab. #CL2#
Hardy darts in and clinches Boone up against the cage.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Boone decides to pull guard.
Hardy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boone works over Hardy with some ground and pound from guard.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment.
Hardy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boone cracks Hardy with a solid left hand.#T2#
Boone trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy controlling the position.
Boone wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Boone postures up and lands a big shot to Hardy's brow.
Boone throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Boone is having none of it. #T3#
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boone.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardy trying to stall but Boone improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Boone jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Hardy misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Boone jumps guard and drags Hardy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard. #REVR#
Boone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boone trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Boone content to stall in guard here.
Boone preventing the sweep.
Ben Boone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Ben Boone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boone, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Boone!
Ben Boone 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:
JF 51 - Gibbs the Toad Hunter
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Asakura scores with a one two! Boone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boone shoots in looking for a takedown but Asakura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boone throws a sloppy head kick
and Asakura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asakura.
Boone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boone throws the kick towards the body but Asakura avoids it.
Asakura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Boone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee asks Boone politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boone prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like Boone might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Boone gets to mount! Asakura was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Asakura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boone on the ground.
Asakura is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boone controlling his opponent.
Asakura is trying to stand up.
Boone controlling the position easily from mount.
Asakura is bucking up trying to escape but Boone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Boone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boone controlling the position easily from mount.
Boone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4##SUB2#
Boone has hold of Asakura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Asakura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boone controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boone is landing with some decent strikes but Asakura is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Boone dominated that round.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boone darts in looking for a takedown but Asakura gets double underhooks and turns Boone into the cage.
Asakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Boone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asakura lands a nice looking body kick.
Asakura blocks the body kick.
It looked like Asakura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Boone shoots in and drives through. Asakura sprawls well.
Boone looks for a takedown but Asakura sprawls well.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Boone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Boone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asakura crunches a lovely knee into Boone's ribcage.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Boone has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
A short right from Asakura.
Boone can't get the takedown.
Boone slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kai Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura throws a head kick but Boone moves out of range.
#CL#
Boone tries to keep at a distance but Asakura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asakura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Boone has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asakura pinned against the cage. Asakura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boone throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Boone avoids them all with ease.
Asakura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Boone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asakura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boone's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Boone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Boone circles away.
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boone wants to counter with a clinch but Asakura pushes him away.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Boone ducks down to avoid it.
Asakura moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoone.
Boone fails to land the takedown.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boone moves out of range as Asakura throws a body kick.
Asakura scores with a head kick. Boone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
Asakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Asakura as Boone shoots in.
Asakura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Boone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Boone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asakura on his heels. He'll look to pass Asakura's guard now, I'm sure.
Asakura is looking to stand back up but Boone counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Asakura.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR#
Ben Boone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boone lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Asakura dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Asakura lands a head kick!
Asakura tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL2#
Boone pushes Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Boone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Boone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Boone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asakura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boone. #T1#
Boone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Asakura is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Boone locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Asakura is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Boone!
A less than humble Ben Boone misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
JF 45 - New Year New Korbin
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Boone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Inoue as he avoids it easily.
Ben Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Boone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Inoue, pushing him back against the cage.
Inoue tries to circle away but Boone has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Boone pulls guard effortlessly.
Boone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Inoue.
Boone trying to control the position here.
Boone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Inoue.
Boone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.#SUB2#
Boone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Inoue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Inoue lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Inoue stops Boone from standing up. #T1#
Inoue preventing the sweep.
Boone is looking to stand up but Inoue isn't so interested in that idea.
Inoue throwing strikes but missing.
Boone wants to stand up but Inoue is controlling him.
Inoue wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.
Inoue trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Inoue throwing strikes but missing.
Boone wants to stand and escape but Inoue is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Inoue wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Inoue gets caught flat footed, as Boone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Inoue has a closed guard, preventing Boone from standing up.
Boone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boone wants to stand but Inoue has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Inoue is trying to keep Boone in close.
Boone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Inoue is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boone defends well.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boone 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.
Inoue working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Inoue is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Boone has his hands on Inoue's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Inoue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone has his hands on Inoue's head, controlling the position.
Inoue trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Boone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone looking for a sweep. Not yet Boone, not yet. #SUB2#
Boone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Inoue drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boone! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Boone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boone shoots in and drives through. Inoue sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Inoue misses the target.
Inoue stuffs the takedown.
Inoue appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ben Boone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boone is looking to clinch but Inoue is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Boone closes the distance and clinches.
Inoue wants to break free but Boone has control.
Boone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Inoue prevents it.
Naoki Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Boone.#BC2#
Boone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Inoue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Boone moves into range and clinches up with Inoue.#T1##BC#
Inoue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Inoue misses its target.
Boone shoots in for a double leg but Inoue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Inoue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boone tries to clinch
and Inoue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boone throws a lazy body kick
and Inoue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boone is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Boone closes the distance and clinches.
Inoue is trying to force a seperation but Boone has the dominant position.#T2#
Boone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Inoue gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Boone breaks from the clinch.
Boone with a poor takedown
and Inoue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Boone is rocked!#TD2#
Boone closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Inoue's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone preventing the sweep.
Boone trying to control but Inoue is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Inoue has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boone is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Inoue.
You can see the frustration on Inoue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Inoue tries to escape but Boone is in control. #T3#
Boone trying to control the action but Inoue is working from the bottom.
Inoue sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Boone seems to be working for a kimura but Inoue defends the submission attempt.
Inoue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Inoue.
Inoue looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Inoue wants to stand and escape but Boone is having none of it.
Inoue trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Inoue trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Boone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Inoue did well to prevent Boone getting side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inoue on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ben Boone has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Inoue actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Inoue is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Boone is tapping! Great win for Inoue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Naoki Inoue!
Naoki Inoue decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
JF 38 - Valverde vs Hanma
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Boone moves into range and clinches up with Li.#TD2#
Boone wants the takedown. Li is fighting it off but Boone persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Li's guard against the cage.
Boone throwing strikes from guard but Li blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Li is proving hard to escape from.
Boone distracts Li with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Li has momentary wrist control but Boone slips an elbow through the middle.
Li keeping moving, preventing Boone from controlling successfully.
Boone content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Li is looking for a triangle but Boone pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Boone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Li working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Li is tightening it up a little... Boone has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Boone reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Boone taps out! Nice BJJ there by Li!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mikael Li! |
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Event:
New Dawn - King Gibbs vs Boone
Date: Dec 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Gibbs shoots and misses
and Boone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boone lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Boone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Boone is working for a submission of some sort.
Gibbs tries to kick Boone off but Boone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gibbs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gibbs won't allow Boone to pass to mount.
Gibbs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gibbs tries to get out of the position.
Boone prevents Gibbs from improving his position.
Gibbs gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbs is retaining full guard. #ES#
Gibbs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Boone has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Boone goes for a takedown attempt but Gibbs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Gibbs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boone taking some punishment here, with Gibbs in his half guard.
Gibbs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibbs not doing much here.
#T2#
Boone is looking to improve his position.
Gibbs is nestled in close to Boone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gibbs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boone's head.
Boone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gibbs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gibbs connects with a nice short shot to Boone's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gibbs in particular looking to stall.
Boone moves into full guard.
Gibbs lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Gibbs with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Boone is rocked!
Gibbs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone is trying to keep Gibbs in close.
Boone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Boone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gibbs is in close to Boone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boone working a defensive guard here.
Boone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibbs is one step ahead there.
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gibbs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boone tries a head kick but it misses.
Boone stalks Gibbs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gibbs's face. Gibbs staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Gibbs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boone was covering up waiting for the punch and Gibbs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gunner Gibbs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Gibbs. No joy for Boone on that attempt.
Gibbs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ben Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boone pushes Gibbs away with a front kick.
Gibbs has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Boone as Gibbs shoots in.
Gibbs leaves Boone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gibbs has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Boone.
Boone fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boone sprawls well. Boone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibbs gets slowly back to his feet.
Gibbs fails to land the takedown.
Boone scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Gibbs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boone's half guard.
Gibbs 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.
Gibbs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boone's head. #T2#
Boone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gibbs lands strikes from half guard.
Boone is still in real trouble! Can Gibbs finish him?
Boone has hold of Gibbs's hands but Gibbs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gibbs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gibbs working Boone over with strikes.
Gibbs wants to free his trapped foot but Boone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gibbs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boone trying to hold on to Gibbs's head to control him but Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Boone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gibbs pulls his head out easily.
Boone seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunner Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boone is breathing heavily.#T3#
Gibbs tries to pass to full mount but Boone defends it.
Gibbs is nestled in close to Boone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gibbs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gibbs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boone trying to control but Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs drops an elbow to the side of Boone's head.
Boone pushes Gibbs off looking to stand but Gibbs dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Boone tries to get to full guard but Gibbs has control of the leg.
Gibbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gibbs is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Boone is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gibbs fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Boone from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gibbs! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
JF 27 - BJ vs Cobb
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Boone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boone is taking a breather. Van Sanders 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.
Van Sanders is trying to get back to full guard.
Boone is taking a breather. Van Sanders 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders is trying to control but can't.
Boone trying to control the pace. #T1##ES2#
Van Sanders pushes Boone off and gets back to his feet.
Van Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Sanders shoots in looking for a takedown but Boone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Sanders's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van Sanders is looking to land body kicks.
Boone thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD#
Boone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van Sanders tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.
Boone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Van Sanders trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Boone seems content to control.
Boone blocks the strikes from Van Sanders.
Boone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Van Sanders moves into full guard.
#T3#
Boone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Sanders is keeping the position for now.
Van Sanders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boone fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Boone darts in and clinches Van Sanders up against the cage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boone lands a body shot.
Van Sanders tries to pull guard but Boone holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Sanders drops back down to his feet.
Boone stalls. #TD#
Boone successfully pulls guard.
Van Sanders throwing strikes from guard but Boone blocks nicely.
Boone pulls Van Sanders in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Sanders's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Boone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Boone tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Sanders feints the counter takedown.
Boone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Sanders can do to turn this around?
Boone misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Van Sanders does no damage. #TD2#
Van Sanders darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Boone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone wants to control but Van Sanders is keeping busy.
Boone punching from the bottom.
#T1#
Boone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boone tries to get out of the position.
Boone trying to control here.
Boone tries to kick Van Sanders off but Van Sanders keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boone wants to improve his position but Van Sanders is controlling well.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Sanders shoots in and drives through. Boone sprawls well.
As Van Sanders looks to move away, Boone throws a big counter combo but Van Sanders just gets out of the way.
Boone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Sanders dives in and grabs Boone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boone pushes down on Van Sanders's head and hops out.#TD#
Boone looking to score a takedown here. Van Sanders is defending well but Boone drives through and ends up in Van Sanders's guard.#T2#
Van Sanders controls Boone momentarily but Boone frees himself.
Van Sanders thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Van Sanders controls Boone momentarily but Boone frees himself.
Van Sanders tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Van Sanders working for a triangle but Boone defends it easily.
Van Sanders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boone manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Boone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ben Boone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Sanders wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Boone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boone is trying to hold Van Sanders in close to prevent damage but Van Sanders has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boone won't allow Van Sanders to pass to mount.
Van Sanders is trying to control the action in half guard but Boone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boone is concentrating on defense, preventing Van Sanders from advancing position.
Boone is not content to let Van Sanders control the position.
Van Sanders prevents Boone from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Boone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Sanders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Sanders.
Van Sanders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Casey Van Sanders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Van Sanders closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boone quickly recovers to half guard.
Boone is doing well to control the position and prevent Van Sanders from advancing to side control.
Boone continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders trying to control the action but Boone is working from the bottom. #T1#
Boone moves into full guard.
Van Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Van Sanders from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Van Sanders wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.
Van Sanders stopping the sweep attempt from Boone.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Boone moves into range and clinches up with Van Sanders.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC#
Boone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Boone darts in and clinches Van Sanders up against the cage.#BC#
Boone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Boone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Sanders's guard.
Boone pushes down on Van Sanders's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Van Sanders is trying to get back to full guard.
Boone not doing much here.
#T3#
Van Sanders is looking to improve his position.
Van Sanders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van Sanders is proving hard to escape from.
Van Sanders trying to control the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Sanders but Van Sanders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Boone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boone 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Boone!
Ben Boone tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
JF 21 - Watcher vs Jacobs
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Hayes misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Boone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hayes!
Hayes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boone is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hayes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Hayes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hayes is looking to get to half guard.
Boone avoids the attempt from Hayes to control.
A nice elbow there by Boone.
Hayes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boone drops an elbow to the side of Hayes's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boone in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Boone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hayes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boone. #T1##SUB#
Hayes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boone content to control rather than advance.
Hayes trying to control from the bottom.
Hayes is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hayes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hayes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boone pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hayes regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boone unloading with bombs!
Hayes is trying desperately to improve position.
Boone content just to control the position here.
Hayes is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Boone controlling the position easily from mount.
Hayes reaches up to try and control the position but Boone seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hayes rolls and tries to escape and now Boone has his back!
Boone punishes Hayes with strikes from the back mount. #SUB2#
Hayes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boone keeps control of the position easily here as Hayes tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Hayes can't escape the position.
Boone lands punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Boone working for the choke.
Hayes is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Boone has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hayes is defending well but eventually Boone manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hayes has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Boone!
Ben Boone bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Boone takes one on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Weathers as Boone shoots in.
Weathers drops his hands momentarily and Boone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weathers sprawls well. Weathers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boone gets slowly back to his feet.
Boone shoots and misses
and Weathers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
October Weathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Boone.
Boone blocks a head kick by Weathers.
Boone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Weathers.
Weathers scores with a jab to the head.
Weathers stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone shoots in but Weathers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weathers throws the left hand but Boone avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Boone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boone moves in looking to clinch but Weathers pushes him off.#T1#
Weathers moves out of range of the strikes.
Boone tries for a takedown but Weathers circles away easily
and Weathers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Boone is rocked!
Boone takes one to the chin there.
Boone is still on wobbly legs! Can Weathers finish him?
Boone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weathers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boone wants to clinch up but Weathers keeps it at a distance.
Weathers throwing a counter right hand but Boone manages to avoid it.
Boone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Weathers darts in and clinches Boone up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boone seems to have recovered his senses.
Weathers keeps control of Boone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Weathers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weathers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Weathers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boones head.
Boone taking a breather.
Weathers lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Weathers scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Boone pulls guard successfully.
Boone looks winded!
Weathers 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. #SUB#
Weathers has gone for a leg lock! Boone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Weathers's guard.#REVB#
Boone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Weathers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Weathers'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.
Further stalling from Weathers.
Boone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weathers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weathers being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Weathers holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weathers looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
October Weathers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Weathers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
October Weathers is winning the standup battle so far.
Weathers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boone staying out of range there.
Weathers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boone scores with a jab.
Weathers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boone can do to turn this around?
Boone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weathers circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Weathers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weathers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boone somewhat.
Boone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boone throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Weathers counter with a right hand. #CL#
Weathers moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Weathers.
#T1#
Boone tries to break free but Weathers pushes him back against the cage.
Weathers digs a right hand into Boone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boone's gas tank.
Weathers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Weathers.
Weathers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weathers lands a shoulder strike.
Weathers scores with a hook to the body.
Boone is breathing heavily.
Weathers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boone up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weathers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Weathers.
Weathers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weathers gets through Boone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Weathers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boones head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weathers lands a big right hand that drops Boone! The killer instinct kicks in and Weathers finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Weathers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). October Weathers!
October Weathers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Shopulov thows a leg kick but Boone checks it #TD#
and Boone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boone.
Shopulov is looking to stand back up but Boone counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shopulov. #REVB#
Shopulov wants to get back to his feet.
Boone stalling.
Boone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shopulov is looking to get back to full guard here but Boone has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1##SUB#
Boone has hold of Shopulov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shopulov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Boone cranks the arm and Shopulov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shopulov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ben Boone!
Ben Boone decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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