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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edern Ap Nudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ap Nudd has chosen Natheniel Rateliff-SOB as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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220 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Boucher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edern Ap Nudd!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ap Nudd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ap Nudd.
Boucher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ap Nudd can pounce on him.
We've been told by Boucher's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edern Ap Nudd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ap Nudd missing with a left hand there. Boucher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boucher is looking for a counter combo.
Nice body kick there by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd misses with a body shot
and Boucher counters with a straight right hand.
Ap Nudd's coach down at The Furnace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ap Nudd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice body kick from Ap Nudd.
Boucher takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Roberto Boucher has been cut.
Ap Nudd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ap Nudd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ap Nudd scores with a hook to the body. Boucher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ap Nudd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ap Nudd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ap Nudd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boucher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ap Nudd. Ap Nudd obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the liver by Ap Nudd. Beautiful body shot.
Ap Nudd lands with a shot to the body.
Ap Nudd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boucher if he has to take too many more of those.
Ap Nudd digs a good hook to Boucher's body.
Boucher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boucher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ap Nudd throws out a leg kick but Boucher moves out of range and Ap Nudd only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ap Nudd misses with a looping left.
That kick from Ap Nudd tenderised Boucher's leg. Boucher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ap Nudd connects with an inside leg kick.
Ap Nudd lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ap Nudd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boucher.
Ap Nudd wants to land a leg kick but Boucher is out of range.
Ap Nudd missing with a left hand there. Boucher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boucher is looking to counter punch.
Boucher throws a jab but it's blocked by Ap Nudd.
Boucher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ap Nudd scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boucher is looking to counter punch.
Ap Nudd scores with a leg kick.
Ap Nudd works Boucher's body with a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Boucher.
Ap Nudd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Boucher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ap Nudd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ap Nudd throws a big shot that misses.
Boucher is looking to counter punch.
Boucher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ap Nudd misses with a head kick.
Boucher is looking to counter punch.
Ap Nudd throws a wild body kick that Boucher sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boucher moves away.
Ap Nudd throws a body punch but Boucher moves out of range.
Ap Nudd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Boucher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ap Nudd lands a slapping body shot.
Ap Nudd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ap Nudd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boucher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boucher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ap Nudd misses with a jab to the body
enabling Boucher to counter with a crisp jab.
Ap Nudd feints and then cracks Boucher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boucher down.
Ap Nudd lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edern Ap Nudd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Boucher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ap Nudd throws a jab when Boucher was well out of range.
Ap Nudd throws a jab but it's blocked by Boucher.
Boucher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boucher takes one to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ap Nudd in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Boucher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ap Nudd.
Boucher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ap Nudd's head backwards.
Ap Nudd scores with a leg kick.
Ap Nudd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Edern Ap Nudd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher staying out of range there.
Ap Nudd connects with a solid leg kick.
Ap Nudd connects with a body shot that sends Boucher's belly button to the back.
Boucher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ap Nudd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd jabs Boucher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ap Nudd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boucher moves away from the strike by Ap Nudd.
A counter left hand to the body from Boucher misses its target.
Ap Nudd takes a swing at Boucher's ribcage but misses.
As Ap Nudd looks to move away, Boucher throws a big counter combo but Ap Nudd just gets out of the way.
Ap Nudd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ap Nudd throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Ap Nudd - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boucher avoids the head kick by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd throws a leg kick
letting Boucher counter with a right hand.
Ap Nudd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boucher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boucher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ap Nudd manages to circle out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ap Nudd throws a solid leg kick but Boucher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd throws a leg kick but Boucher sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Boucher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ap Nudd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ap Nudd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ap Nudd feints and then cracks Boucher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boucher down.
Ap Nudd misses the shot to the body.
Ap Nudd throws a body kick that misses.
Boucher is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ap Nudd lands with a nice body kick.
Ap Nudd connects with a jab.
Ap Nudd connects with a body shot.
Boucher checks a low kick from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boucher at a distance.
Boucher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boucher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ap Nudd throws out a leg kick but Boucher moves out of range and Ap Nudd only half commits.
Boucher blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd misses with an uppercut. Boucher saw that one coming.
Ap Nudd lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ap Nudd. Boucher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ap Nudd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ap Nudd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ap Nudd.
Boucher throwing a counter right hand but Ap Nudd manages to avoid it.
Ap Nudd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ap Nudd works Boucher's body with a nice hook.
Ap Nudd connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edern Ap Nudd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Boucher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ap Nudd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ap Nudd throws the left hand but Boucher avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd throws a head kick that misses.
Ap Nudd throws a head kick that misses
and Boucher counters by moving into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Boucher.
Ap Nudd can't find room to land a body shot as Boucher controls the action.
Boucher lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher cracks Ap Nudd with a nice body shot.
Boucher working aggressively here.
Ap Nudd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ap Nudd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boucher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boucher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ap Nudd backwards.
Boucher scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boucher.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boucher.
Ap Nudd working aggressively here.
Ap Nudd is trying to force a seperation but Boucher has the dominant position.
Boucher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ap Nudd wants to get back to striking at distance but Boucher won't allow it.
Boucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ap Nudd misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ap Nudd throws a head punch that misses.
Ap Nudd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ap Nudd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ap Nudd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boucher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ap Nudd backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boucher fails to land.
Boucher lands a left hand.
Ap Nudd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boucher prevents a body shot from Ap Nudd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd tries to throw a body punch but Boucher avoids it by throwing Ap Nudd back against the cage.
Roberto Boucher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ap Nudd has had enough of the clinch but Boucher keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
Ap Nudd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boucher or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boucher misses with a punch on the inside.
Ap Nudd throws a punch but it's blocked by Boucher.
Ap Nudd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boucher's elbow.
Ap Nudd lands a hook that snaps the head of Boucher backwards.
Ap Nudd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boucher backwards.
Ap Nudd misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ap Nudd.
Boucher throws a head punch that misses.
Ap Nudd misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ap Nudd.
Boucher misses with some punches.
Boucher working aggressively here.
Ap Nudd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
Ap Nudd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boucher backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher blocks a body shot from Ap Nudd.
Boucher will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ap Nudd.
Good body shot from Ap Nudd.
Boucher prevents a body shot from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boucher.
Ap Nudd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boucher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ap Nudd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boucher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boucher misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Ap Nudd on the inside.
Boucher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ap Nudd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bouchers head.
Boucher is rocked!
Boucher blocks an uppercut.
Oh Boucher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ap Nudd blocks an uppercut.
Ap Nudd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ap Nudd as the two fighters clinch.
Ap Nudd throws a big uppercut that drops Boucher! More strikes from Ap Nudd and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boucher lies dazed against the cage as Ap Nudd celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edern Ap Nudd!
Edern Ap Nudd thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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