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Event:
CWC 289 - Sydney
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cosades closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boshtok quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Boshtok#SUB#
Cosades is working for a kimura but Boshtok is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cosades seems to be looking for submissions.
Boshtok won't allow Cosades to pass to mount. #SUB#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Boshtok defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is keeping the position.#T1#
Cosades wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving. #SUB#
Cosades drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boshtok looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boshtok looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boshtok! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (2) vs (4) Boshtok
Cosades is looking to regain half guard here but Boshtok keeps moving and retains side control.
Boshtok controlling from side mount.
Cosades is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Cosades is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Cosades tries to buck Boshtok off but Boshtok is having none of it.
Boshtok content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cosades tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Boshtok staying calm.
Cosades tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cosades tries to roll over but Boshtok keeps him under control.
Boshtok uses his free foot to push down on Cosades's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cosades. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (7) Boshtok
Cosades keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Boshtok trying to control but Cosades is having none of it.
Boshtok tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cosades is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boshtok wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
Cosades is working to get back to half guard.
Boshtok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cosades slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cosades wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
#T5#
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working.
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Boshtok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boshtok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Boshtok 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.
Boshtok trying to control from half guard but Cosades is working away.
Boshtok stalling.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.
Cosades moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard.
Cosades seems keen to control Boshtok's posture.
Boshtok controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boshtok trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cosades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boshtok defends well.
Boshtok looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (7) Boshtok#T7#
Cosades sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Boshtok defends the submission attempt.
Cosades trying to control from Boshtok's half guard. Boshtok has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boshtok trying to control the position here.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Cosades tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (9) Boshtok
Cosades tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boshtok trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Cosades lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (9) Boshtok
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (11) Boshtok
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cosades is looking to cinch up a triangle. Boshtok throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cosades's body to avoid the submission. Cosades has instead reached around Boshtok's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cosades arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caius Cosades!
A very excited looking Caius Cosades made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Montreal
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Poika throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boshtok tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Poika is in Boshtok's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Poika
Poika trying to control but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
Poika is pushing down on Boshtok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boshtok is fighting to maintain full guard but Poika has managed to sneak the leg through.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Poika is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boshtok sees it coming and defends easily.
Boshtok is not content to let Poika control the position.#T1#
Poika controlling the action here.
Poika trying to control from Boshtok's half guard. Boshtok has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Poika looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Poika stands and throws Boshtok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (5) Poika
Boshtok prevents Poika from moving into mount. #T2#
Poika is looking to take a break and control but Boshtok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poika tries to advance position but instead Boshtok slips a leg back in to half guard.
Poika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boshtok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Poika wants to work for an arm triangle but Boshtok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Poika wants to work for an arm triangle but Boshtok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poika is looking to take a break and control but Boshtok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Poika passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boshtok! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (8) Poika
Poika looking to control but Boshtok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Poika swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boshtok is now in Poika's guard. A big mistake from Poika there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (8) Poika
Poika looking to control.
Boshtok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Poika keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Poika being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Poika.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Boshtok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boshtok has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (5) vs (8) Poika
Boshtok content just to control the position here.
Poika tries to hold on but Boshtok pushes him away.
Poika is desperately trying to improve his position but Boshtok has a good base and remains in mount.
Poika is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Poika keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Boshtok trying to control but Poika is having none of it.
Poika has given up his back. Will we see Boshtok going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Boshtok (8) vs (8) Poika
Poika can't escape the position.
Poika rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Poika is looking for a sweep. Boshtok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boshtok is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poika works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boshtok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poika looking to control.
#T6#
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving. #SUB2#
Poika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poika lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (8) vs (10) Poika
Poika looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (10) vs (10) Poika
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Boshtok is really struggling to control Poika but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boshtok preventing the sweep. #T7##SUB2#
Boshtok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Poika.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Poika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boshtok controls the pace.#SUB2#
Poika looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boshtok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika trying to keep a closed guard but Boshtok is proving a slippery customer.
Poika being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Poika seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Poika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boshtok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boshtok pushes down on Poika's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boshtok is looking to advance position but Poika won't allow it.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Boshtok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boshtok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Poika trying to hold on to Boshtok's head to control him but Boshtok postures up.
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poika keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Poika actively working from the bottom here.
Poika trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boshtok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boshtok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poika knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Poika is looking for a sweep. Boshtok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boshtok trying to control from half guard but Poika is working away. #SUB2#
Poika is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boshtok pulls his head out easily.
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Boshtok uses his free foot to push down on Poika's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Poika. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (13) vs (10) Poika
Poika gets back to half guard.
Poika is looking to control Boshtok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poika avoid being mounted?
Boshtok slows the pace down in half guard.
Boshtok is looking to advance position but Poika won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Poika trying to control but Boshtok postures up.
Poika gets back to full guard.
Poika has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boshtok has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (16) vs (10) Poika
Boshtok controlling from side mount.
Poika gets back to half guard.
Boshtok tries to pass to full mount but Poika defends it.
Boshtok prevents Poika from improving his position.#SUB2#
Poika actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Poika is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok is thwarting Poika's attempts to control the position.
Poika desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Poika trying to control from the bottom.
Boshtok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boshtok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Poika wants to improve his position but Boshtok is controlling well.
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poika keeps working.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Boshtok is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poika is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Poika! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (19) vs (10) Poika
Poika is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 19 to 10.
Yuri Boshtok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 287
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Boshtok with that takedown attempt.
Boshtok shoots in but Ortega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boshtok fails with the takedown.
Ortega with the counter takedown but Boshtok avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ortega closes the distance and pushes Boshtok back into the cage.
Ortega stops a takedown attempt from Boshtok.
Ortega tries to score a body lock takedown but Boshtok shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Ortega gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Ortega
Boshtok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega trying to control but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boshtok is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ortega is still trying to improve position.
Ortega is stalling in the full guard.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boshtok is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ortega drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boshtok dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (2) Ortega
Boshtok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boshtok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortega is pulling down on Boshtok's head. It's preventing any offense from Boshtok, at least for the moment.
Ortega is trying to control the position but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ortega has his foot on Boshtok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boshtok works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Ortega trying to control the position here.
Boshtok controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Ortega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boshtok is aware though and is defending well.
Boshtok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boshtok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ortega's guard.
Boshtok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ortega wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB2#
Ortega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boshtok pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boshtok in particular looking to stall.
Boshtok works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (5) vs (2) Ortega
Boshtok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boshtok controlling his opponent.
Ortega can't escape the position.
#T6#
Boshtok fails to move to back control.
Boshtok controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshtok seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ortega is holding on tight.
Ortega really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boshtok sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ortega is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ortega tries to lock up and control but Boshtok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ortega might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boshtok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ortega is trying to escape the mount but Boshtok keeps good control and instead manages to take Ortega's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boshtok (8) vs (2) Ortega
Boshtok controlling from the back.#T7#
Ortega staying busy and making it hard for Boshtok to control.
Ortega trying to control the position but Boshtok manages to sink in the hooks.
Ortega looking very determined here, making life difficult for Boshtok.
Boshtok is hanging on to Ortega's back as he tries to escape.
Ortega looking very determined here, making life difficult for Boshtok.
Good control from Boshtok.
Ortega staying busy and making it hard for Boshtok to control. #T8#
Ortega is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ortega trying to control the hands but Boshtok breaks the grip.
Good control from Boshtok.
Ortega trying to control the hands but Boshtok breaks the grip.
What can Ortega do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ortega prevents Boshtok from getting a body triangle.
Ortega turns into Boshtok and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (8) vs (4) Ortega
Ortega trying to control but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
Ortega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (8) vs (7) Ortega#T9##SUB2#
Ortega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boshtok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Ortega thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
Boshtok sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Ortega is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Boshtok as he works his way to full guard.
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
Ortega controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11#
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Ortega is stalling in the full guard.
Ortega looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (10) vs (7) Ortega
Boshtok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ortega 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.#T12#
Ortega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (10) vs (9) Ortega
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (12) vs (9) Ortega
Boshtok pushing down on Ortega's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ortega regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boshtok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boshtok won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ortega working for a triangle but Boshtok defends it easily.
#T13##SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a triangle but Boshtok pushes his legs off easily.
Boshtok passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (15) vs (9) Ortega
Boshtok controls the position from side control.
Ortega is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok is really struggling to control Ortega but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face as Boshtok controls the position.
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega wants to control but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok wants to control but Ortega is keeping him busy.
Ortega seems a little lost for a moment, as Boshtok dominates the positioning.
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortega is trying to control Boshtok's posture but Boshtok avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok controlling the position.
Ortega is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boshtok off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (15) vs (13) Ortega
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
Yuri Boshtok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 285 MTL
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boshtok. #TD2#
Cubbedge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boshtok looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boshtok (0) vs (4) Cubbedge
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cubbedge swings around for an armbar but Boshtok sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cubbedge 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (4) Cubbedge
Cubbedge controlling Boshtok's posture.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Boshtok is sitting in close to Cubbedge 's body. Cubbedge has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Boshtok is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Boshtok is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cubbedge .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bart Cubbedge !
After winning the bout, Bart Cubbedge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boshtok looking to score a takedown here. Cole is defending well but Boshtok drives through and ends up in Cole's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (0) Cole
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boshtok looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Boshtok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boshtok has managed to get both his arms back between Cole's legs - danger averted.
Boshtok 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok'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.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cole keeping full guard, as Boshtok tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cole looking for a guillotine here but Boshtok defends easily.
Boshtok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boshtok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boshtok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Boshtok content to stall in guard here.
Cole looking to control.
Boshtok looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cole trying to control the position.
#T3#
Boshtok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boshtok is pressing down on Cole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cole is holding on for now.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Boshtok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been informed that Cole has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Cole is pressing down on Boshtok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boshtok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cole's guard.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Boshtok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole is pressing down on Boshtok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boshtok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boshtok seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cole for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Boshtok.
Boshtok preventing the sweep. #T5#
Boshtok stays in close to Cole's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Cole working for a triangle but Boshtok defends it easily.
Boshtok controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boshtok trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Cole keeping full guard, as Boshtok tries to pass.
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Boshtok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cole 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.#SUB2#
Cole has his foot on Boshtok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boshtok works his way back into a safe position though.
Boshtok trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom. #T7#
Cole looking to control.
Boshtok looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Cole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boshtok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boshtok passes Cole's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boshtok content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Cole tries to roll over but Boshtok keeps him under control.
Boshtok works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (5) vs (0) Cole
Cole is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Boshtok controlling the pace for now.
Cole regains half guard.
Boshtok moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (8) vs (0) Cole
Boshtok wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
Boshtok controlling the position from side mount. #T10#
Cole wants to control but Boshtok postures up.
Cole trying to remain calm as Boshtok controls from the top position.
Cole is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Cole is looking to reverse the position.
Boshtok wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
Cole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Cole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Boshtok is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cole's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boshtok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boshtok happy to just control the position for now.
Cole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boshtok is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T12#
Boshtok wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
Boshtok is staying tight to Cole's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cole is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Cole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boshtok is aware though and is defending well.#T13#
Boshtok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boshtok passes into half guard.
Boshtok is taking a breather. Cole 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.
Cole is staying active underneath Boshtok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cole has his hands clasped together around Boshtok's back. He's all about the action.
Boshtok uses his free foot to push down on Cole's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cole. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (11) vs (0) Cole#T14#
Boshtok tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cole is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Boshtok has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boshtok (14) vs (0) Cole
I really don't envy Cole right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Boshtok controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
A relieved looking Yuri Boshtok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 280
Date: Nov 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Miyagi drives through with a takedown into Boshtok's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boshtok holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boshtok is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Miyagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Boshtok.
Miyagi pushes down on Boshtok's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miyagi is pressing down on Boshtok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boshtok is holding on for now. #T3#
Miyagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Boshtok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miyagi is trying to control. Boshtok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
Miyagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boshtok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Miyagi not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Miyagi is pressing down on Boshtok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boshtok is holding on for now.
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Miyagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Boshtok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Boshtok defends it.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Miyagi wants to advance to full mount but Boshtok doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T6#
Boshtok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass. #T7#
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Miyagi content to stall in guard here.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position.
Boshtok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyagi controls the pace.#T9#
Boshtok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Miyagi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving.
Miyagi is stalling in the full guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Miyagi.#T11#
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boshtok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Boshtok.#T12#
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok 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.
Well,Boshtok is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boshtok is one step ahead there.
Miyagi looking to control.
#T13#
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miyagi trying to control the position here.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boshtok is one step ahead there.
Miyagi has control of Boshtok's left arm, preventing Boshtok from doing any damage.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet. #T14#
Boshtok controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi pulls Boshtok in close to his closed guard and prevents Boshtok from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyagi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi 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.
Boshtok passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok is looking to advance position but Miyagi won't allow it.
Miyagi wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Boshtok is heads and Miyagi is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Yuri Boshtok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Koryu Miyagi had this to say: 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 277
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boshtok drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (0) Poika
Boshtok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Poika 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.
Boshtok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Poika 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.
Poika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika controls Boshtok momentarily but Boshtok frees himself.
Poika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boshtok not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boshtok won't allow Poika to sweep him here. #T1#
Poika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boshtok controls the pace.
Boshtok'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.
Boshtok advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (5) vs (0) Poika
Boshtok is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Poika will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Poika stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poika is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Poika's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A lull in the action here as Boshtok stalls from top position.
Poika is trying to control Boshtok's posture but Boshtok avoids it. #T2#
Boshtok controlling the position.
Boshtok seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Poika for as long as he can get away with.
Poika tries to buck Boshtok off but Boshtok is having none of it.#T3#
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boshtok staying calm.
Poika is trying to get back to half guard.
Boshtok controls the position.
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poika tries to bench press Boshtok off him but Boshtok keeps the position.
Boshtok happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poika trying to remain calm as Boshtok controls from the top position.
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poika keeps working.
Poika is looking for a sweep.
Boshtok wants to control for a moment but Poika uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T5#
Poika is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boshtok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boshtok's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (5) vs (4) Poika
Poika wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
Poika controls the action.#SUB2#
Poika is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Boshtok is defending well though. Poika let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Poika working for a choke but Boshtok is defending well.
Poika has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Boshtok's body.
#T6##SUB2#
Poika is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boshtok wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Poika is persistently looking for the submission but Boshtok is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Poika working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boshtok staying busy and making it hard for Poika to control. #T7#
Poika trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boshtok doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Boshtok showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Poika working for a choke but Boshtok is defending well.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Poika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Poika is trying to stick to Boshtok's back but Boshtok is turning into Poika. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Poika's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boshtok. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (7) vs (4) Poika
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Poika is retaining full guard.
Boshtok trying to control but Poika is working from the bottom.
Poika managing to control the position. #T8#
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Poika is retaining full guard.
Poika wants to sweep but no luck.
Poika is trying to keep Boshtok in close.
#SUB2#
Boshtok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boshtok trying to control but Poika is working from the bottom.
Boshtok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Boshtok passes Poika's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Poika looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boshtok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Boshtok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Poika is staying active underneath Boshtok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poika is looking to control Boshtok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poika avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boshtok in particular looking to stall.
Boshtok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boshtok wants to control but Poika is keeping him busy.
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poika gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Poika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boshtok passes Poika's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poika is looking to improve his position.
Boshtok is controlling the pace.
Boshtok wants to free his trapped foot but Poika is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Boshtok seems content to control.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.
Boshtok is thwarting Poika's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Poika regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boshtok won't allow Poika to sweep him here.
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Poika is retaining full guard.
Poika controls Boshtok momentarily but Boshtok frees himself.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boshtok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Poika looking to control.
Boshtok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boshtok being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Poika working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boshtok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boshtok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poika keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully. #T14#
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Poika.
Boshtok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Poika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boshtok not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poika 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.
Boshtok stays in close to Poika's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Yuri Boshtok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 270
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cosades scores with a takedown into Boshtok's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok is looking to sweep but instead, Cosades has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a kimura but Boshtok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cosades to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boshtok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades. #T1#
Cosades is looking to stall here but Boshtok recovers full guard.
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boshtok's guard.
Boshtok is looking to control Cosades's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boshtok avoid being mounted?#T2#
Boshtok is not content to let Cosades control the position.
Cosades works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (5) Cosades
Boshtok trying to remain calm as Cosades controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Cosades thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades trying to control the position but Boshtok is working away. #T3#
Boshtok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boshtok tries to get to full guard but Cosades has control of the leg.
Cosades seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boshtok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB2#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura but Boshtok is defending well.
Boshtok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at X-Mansion, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boshtok wants to improve his position but Cosades is controlling well.
Cosades not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boshtok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades. #T5#
Cosades is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Cosades is working for a kimura but Boshtok is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Cosades wants to control but Boshtok is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boshtok defends it well.
Cosades is trying to control the action in half guard but Boshtok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is defending well.
Cosades trying to control the action but Boshtok is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Boshtok defends the submission attempt.
Cosades wants to take a breather but Boshtok is having none of it. #T8#
Cosades is looking to advance position but Boshtok won't allow it.
Cosades trying to control from Boshtok's half guard. Boshtok has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Cosades trying to control but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
Boshtok 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.
Cosades is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully. #T10#
Cosades advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (8) Cosades
Boshtok is looking for a sweep.
Cosades taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Cosades wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boshtok, who protects the arm well. #T11#
Cosades working away.
Boshtok is not content to let Cosades control the position.
You can see the frustration on Boshtok's face as Cosades controls the position. #T12#
Cosades trying to control the action but Boshtok is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cosades tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cosades has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boshtok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cosades trying to control the action but Boshtok is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Cosades is trying to get an arm triangle but Boshtok is defending well.
Cosades wants to control but Boshtok is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Boshtok is right now. #T14#
Boshtok being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Boshtok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cosades thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Caius Cosades thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 263
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Brown pushes Boshtok up against the cage in a clinch.
Boshtok wants a takedown.
#TD#
Brown jumps guard.
Boshtok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boshtok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown is trying to keep Boshtok in close.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in X-Mansion inform me that Boshtok has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Boshtok defends it easily.
Boshtok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Boshtok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boshtok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (3) Boshtok#T2#
Brown is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Boshtok has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Boshtok.
Boshtok trying to control the position but Brown is working away. #T3#
Boshtok in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brown tries to bench press Boshtok off him but Boshtok keeps the position.
Boshtok trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Boshtok is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brown's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Boshtok controls the position from side control.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Boshtok taking a breather here. #T5#
Brown is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boshtok's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Brown is trying to control Boshtok's posture but Boshtok avoids it.
Boshtok trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (3) Boshtok
Brown trying to control from half guard but Boshtok is working away.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Brown wants to take a breather but Boshtok is having none of it.
Brown not doing much here.
Boshtok is looking to improve his position.
Brown controlling the action here.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
#T8#
Brown stalling away here and it's allowed Boshtok to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boshtok can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boshtok trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown wants to take a breather but Boshtok is having none of it.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Brown trying to control from half guard but Boshtok is working away.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Boshtok is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown is pressing down on Boshtok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boshtok is holding on for now.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Brown is trying to control. Boshtok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boshtok is controlling Brown's trapped leg to prevent Brown from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Brown 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.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brown.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Boshtok is working away.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown trying to advance position but Boshtok counters by regaining guard. #T12#
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Boshtok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Boshtok has his hands clasped together around Brown's back. He's all about the action.
Brown stalling away here and it's allowed Boshtok to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brown is fighting to break Boshtok's control of his arms but Boshtok is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Boshtok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Boshtok
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Boshtok not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boshtok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boshtok trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it. #T14#
Boshtok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boshtok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
More stalling from Boshtok.
Brown won't allow Boshtok to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok wins on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Yuri Boshtok thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Joshua Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'I will learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 253
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boshtok on his heels. He'll look to pass Boshtok's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is keeping the position.#T1#
Boshtok seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Lee 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.#T2#
Lee postures up.
Boshtok tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Boshtok slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (2) Lee
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boshtok stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boshtok defends it easily.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #T3#
Boshtok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boshtok passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (5) vs (2) Lee
Boshtok trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boshtok controlling from side mount. #T4#
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee being controlled for a moment.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boshtok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Boshtok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Boshtok trying to control the pace.
Boshtok seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Boshtok has control of the leg. #T6#
Boshtok trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Boshtok controlling the action here.
Boshtok is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T7#
Boshtok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boshtok controlling the action here.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee wants to improve his position but Boshtok is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boshtok in particular looking to stall.
Boshtok trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Boshtok is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boshtok is one step ahead there.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok looking to pass the guard.
Boshtok slips nicely into half guard.
Boshtok trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Boshtok content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Boshtok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boshtok pulls his head out easily.
Boshtok is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Boshtok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Boshtok not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshtok is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boshtok wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boshtok content to stall in guard here.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Boshtok controlling from the top position.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (5) vs (4) Lee#T11#
Lee is looking to stall here but Boshtok recovers full guard.
Boshtok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee is looking to advance position but Boshtok has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (9) vs (4) Lee#T12#
Lee tries to reverse the position but Boshtok maintains control.
Boshtok controlling from mount.
Boshtok continues to stall.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Boshtok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
Boshtok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee 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.#T13#
Boshtok content to control rather than advance.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Boshtok sits in half guard.
Boshtok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee trying to control here.
Boshtok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boshtok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee wants to sweep here but Boshtok controlling him for the moment.
Boshtok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Boshtok is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A very excited looking Yuri Boshtok made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 242
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boshtok fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Al Jhit feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.
Al Jhit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boshtok won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Boshtok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Al Jhit wants to pass to mount but Boshtok is defending the position.
Boshtok wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Boshtok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Jhit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Boshtok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boshtok wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshtok tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Boshtok trying to hold on to Al Jhit's head to control him but Al Jhit postures up.
#T3#
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boshtok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (5) Al Jhit#T4#
Boshtok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Jhit looking to control but Boshtok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit avoids the attempt from Boshtok to control.#T5#
Al Jhit is stalling here but it's allowed Boshtok to get half guard.
Al Jhit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boshtok! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (8) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boshtok has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boshtok! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (8) Al Jhit
Boshtok content to stall in guard here.
Al Jhit looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Jhit, not yet. #T6#
Boshtok looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (10) Al Jhit
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Al Jhit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (2) vs (13) Al Jhit
Al Jhit controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Al Jhit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boshtok has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Al Jhit but great work by Boshtok. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (6) vs (13) Al Jhit#T7#
You can see the frustration on Al Jhit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Boshtok wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Jhit is letting Boshtok control him for a moment.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard.
Boshtok trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T8#
Boshtok is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boshtok sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boshtok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Boshtok has control of the leg.
Boshtok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Boshtok is very close to passing his half guard.
Boshtok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boshtok frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (9) vs (13) Al Jhit
Boshtok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Jhit keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Al Jhit 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.
Boshtok wants to take a breather but Al Jhit is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al Jhit is looking to control Boshtok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
Boshtok prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Boshtok keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Al Jhit is positioning himself well to prevent Boshtok advancing to mount.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Boshtok wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is defending well.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boshtok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boshtok trying to advance position but Al Jhit counters by regaining guard.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
Boshtok stays in close to Al Jhit's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Finish the Fight inform us that Al Jhit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T13#
Boshtok slips nicely into half guard.
Al Jhit moves into full guard.
Boshtok trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit seems keen to control Boshtok's posture.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Boshtok showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Boshtok defends it easily.
#T14#
Boshtok pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boshtok is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Boshtok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boshtok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Al Jhit for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit wins on points by 13 to 9.
A very excited looking Bazar Al Jhit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ottke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boshtok to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Boshtok
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke pulls Boshtok in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Boshtok
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ottke prevents Boshtok from improving his position.
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boshtok is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Boshtok manages to get to full guard.
Boshtok wants to sweep but no luck.
Boshtok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke'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.
Boshtok pulls Ottke in to control the position.
Ottke 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. #T3#
Boshtok controlling Ottke's posture.
Boshtok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (4) Boshtok
Ottke wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boshtok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Boshtok prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
Ottke is staying active underneath Boshtok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boshtok wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Boshtok content to control rather than advance.
Ottke is not content to let Boshtok control the position.#T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ottke is trying is best to control the position here.
Boshtok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard but Boshtok has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (7) Boshtok
Ottke prevents Boshtok from improving position.
Ottke seems a little lost for a moment, as Boshtok dominates the positioning.#T6#
It looks like Boshtok 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.
Ottke stops Boshtok from passing to mount.
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke tries to bench press Boshtok off him but Boshtok keeps the position. #SUB2#
Boshtok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boshtok taking a breather here. #T7#
Boshtok tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke struggling a bit here.#T8#
Boshtok taking a breather here.
Ottke tries to bench press Boshtok off him but Boshtok keeps the position.
Boshtok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Ottke is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok controlling the position from side mount.
Ottke tries to bench press Boshtok off him but Boshtok keeps the position.
Boshtok is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ottke will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T10#
Boshtok tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boshtok is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (2) vs (9) Boshtok
Boshtok tries to control but Ottke wriggling away.
Ottke tries to hold on but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Ottke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Boshtok avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.
Boshtok tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Ottke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boshtok wants to control the pace but Ottke is squirming around nicely.
Ottke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Boshtok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Boshtok controlling from the full mount.
Ottke is squirming around, avoiding Boshtok's attempts to control the action.
Ottke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boshtok in particular looking to stall.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Boshtok sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok wins on points by 9 to 2.
A relieved looking Yuri Boshtok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 222
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Brown has Boshtok up against the cage in a clinch.
Boshtok drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Brown decides to pull guard.
Brown keeping full guard, as Boshtok tries to pass.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown trying to control the position here. #T1#
Boshtok trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Boshtok
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Boshtok.#T2#
Boshtok is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown'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.#T3#
Boshtok looking for a sweep. Not yet Boshtok, not yet.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Brown controlling the action here.
Boshtok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boshtok keeps working.
Boshtok preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Boshtok#T4#
Boshtok is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boshtok is looking to escape.
Boshtok really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boshtok keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Brown content just to control the position here.
Brown trying to control but Boshtok is having none of it.
Boshtok wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Boshtok 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.
Boshtok tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (0) Boshtok
I would not like to be Boshtok right now.
Brown tries to get the hooks in deep but Boshtok pushed the leg off. #T6#
Boshtok trying to control the hands but Brown won't let him.
Brown has good solid back control here.
Will Brown go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Brown has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Boshtok's body.
A lull in the action here.
#T7#
Brown is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brown is looking to control Boshtok but Boshtok is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boshtok can't escape the position.
Brown tries to get the hooks in deep but Boshtok pushed the leg off. #T8#
Brown slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boshtok trying to control the hands but Brown breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Boshtok's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brown biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boshtok can't escape the position.
Brown biding his time, controlling Boshtok. #SUB#
Brown is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boshtok really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Brown's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Boshtok trying to control the position but Brown manages to sink in the hooks.
Boshtok looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brown.
Brown is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boshtok trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Brown just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10##SUB#
Boshtok preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brown. #SUB#
Brown working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boshtok prevents Brown from getting a body triangle.
Brown doesn't have the hooks in and Boshtok manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Boshtok#T11#
Boshtok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boshtok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boshtok passes into half guard.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Boshtok sits in half guard.
Brown trying to hold on to Boshtok's head to control him but Boshtok postures up.
#T12#
Boshtok wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boshtok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boshtok is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Boshtok is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown wants to improve his position but Boshtok is controlling well.
Boshtok controlling the action here.#T13#
It looks like Boshtok 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.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Joshua Brown spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CACC 211
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mauricio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boshtok was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boshtok (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boshtok moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Boshtok has control of an arm but Gracie manages to advance to Boshtok's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (4) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boshtok knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boshtok for a finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boshtok defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms. #SUB2#
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Boshtok has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Boshtok trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Boshtok tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie keeps control of the position as Boshtok tries to break free.
#T2##SUB2#
Boshtok fending off the submission attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie working for the choke.
Boshtok breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (6) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Boshtok defends easily.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boshtok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (6) vs (6) Gracie#T3#
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Boshtok.
Boshtok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boshtok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Gracie trying to control but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
Boshtok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boshtok tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is keeping the position.
Boshtok 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.
Boshtok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boshtok dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (8) vs (6) Gracie
Boshtok preventing the sweep.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boshtok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Gracie looking to control.
Boshtok forces his way into half guard.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boshtok showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Boshtok defends easily.
#T7##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Boshtok pushes his legs off easily.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T8#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Boshtok tries to pass.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boshtok controls the pace.#T9#
Gracie looking to control.
Boshtok is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Boshtok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boshtok controlling the pace.
Gracie tries to roll over but Boshtok keeps him under control.
Boshtok is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#T10#
Boshtok wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Boshtok has control of the leg.
Boshtok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Boshtok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boshtok in particular looking to stall.
Boshtok wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Boshtok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boshtok is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (11) vs (6) Gracie#T12#
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Boshtok's attempts to control the action.
Gracie regains half guard.
Boshtok tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Gracie trying to control but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boshtok prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Boshtok from advancing to side control.
Boshtok controlling the action here.
Boshtok is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Boshtok sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
After winning the bout, Yuri Boshtok thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC Rio
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jack Fox!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boshtok changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boshtok (4) vs (0) Fox
Fox is trying to control Boshtok's posture but Boshtok avoids it.
Fox being controlled for a moment.
Fox tries to improve position but can't.
Boshtok in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fox wants to control but Boshtok postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Fox seems a little lost for a moment, as Boshtok dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Fox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fox is looking for a sweep.
Fox is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boshtok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fox is looking to improve his position.
Fox is holding on to half guard well.
Boshtok tries to pass to full mount but Fox defends it.
Fox 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.
Boshtok controlling the pace.
Boshtok definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Fox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boshtok is working away from the top position though.
Boshtok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boshtok wants to pass to mount but Fox is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshtok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boshtok seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fox for as long as he can get away with.
Fox tries to get to full guard but Boshtok has control of the leg. #T3#
Fox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boshtok is working away from the top position though.
Boshtok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fox trying to control from the bottom.
Fox keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boshtok is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Boshtok tries to pass to full mount but Fox defends it.
Fox is looking for a sweep. Boshtok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boshtok frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (7) vs (0) Fox
Boshtok content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fox tries to hold on but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Boshtok (10) vs (0) Fox#T5#
Fox wants to escape the position.
Fox rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fox is trying to control but can't.
Boshtok is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fox is trying to get back to full guard.
Boshtok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Fox tries to roll over but Boshtok keeps him under control.
Boshtok is looking to advance position but Fox won't allow it.
Boshtok is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (13) vs (0) Fox
Fox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fox tries to hold on but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok controlling his opponent. #T7#
Fox tries to hold on but Boshtok postures up.
Fox tries to reverse the position but Boshtok maintains control.
Boshtok controlling the position easily from mount.
Boshtok is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boshtok sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Fox is working to get back to half guard.
Boshtok controlling from the full mount.
Fox tries to hold on but Boshtok pushes him away.
Boshtok controlling from the full mount.
Fox is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boshtok controlling the pace for now.
Fox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fox is controlling an arm, preventing Boshtok from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fox tries to hold on but Boshtok postures up.
Fox is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Boshtok controlling his opponent.
Fox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boshtok controlling from mount.
Boshtok continues to stall.
Fox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Boshtok sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fox manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fox controlling the position well. #T12#
Fox wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
Fox is looking for a sweep. Boshtok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boshtok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fox gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Boshtok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boshtok passes Fox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boshtok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boshtok passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fox! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (16) vs (0) Fox
Boshtok pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Fox is desperately trying to improve his position but Boshtok has a good base and remains in mount.
Boshtok controlling the pace for now.
Fox is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boshtok fails to advance to Fox's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fox wants to hold on but Boshtok pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
Yuri Boshtok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jack Fox had this to say: 'that he will be back stronger, better, faster, and smarter.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hunt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunt lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Hunt
Boshtok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boshtok is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Boshtok seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Boshtok controlling the position.#T1#
Boshtok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Boshtok looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hunt keeps trying to improve his position.
Boshtok has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Boshtok controlling the position.
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #T3#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Boshtok controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt is fighting to break Boshtok's control of his arms but Boshtok is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hunt postures up.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boshtok pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Hunt stays in close to Boshtok's body and controls the position. #T4#
Hunt passes into half guard.
Boshtok tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Boshtok trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boshtok tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Boshtok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boshtok managing to control the position.
Boshtok working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
#T5#
Boshtok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Boshtok desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (5) Hunt
Boshtok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boshtok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boshtok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hectors Hitters, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hunt trying to control but Boshtok is having none of it.
Hunt content just to control the position here. #T6#
Boshtok wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Boshtok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boshtok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boshtok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boshtok is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Boshtok is squirming around nicely.
Boshtok regains half guard.
Boshtok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boshtok keeps working.
Boshtok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boshtok keeping control of the position.
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Boshtok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt prevents Boshtok from improving his position.
Hunt is taking a breather. Boshtok 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.
Hunt wants to control but Boshtok is keeping him busy.
Boshtok tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Boshtok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boshtok seems keen to control Hunt's posture.#T9#
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boshtok is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Boshtok is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving.
Boshtok seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Boshtok.#T10#
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Boshtok pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Boshtok has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage. #T11#
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is fighting to break Boshtok's control of his arms but Boshtok is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boshtok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Boshtok has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Boshtok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Boshtok pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Boshtok is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boshtok pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Boshtok trying to control the position.
Boshtok is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture. #T14#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boshtok pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Boshtok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunt controls the pace.
Boshtok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Paul Hunt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Bong Ji Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boshtok tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Boshtok rushes Ji Woo and presses him up against the cage.
Ji Woo has Boshtok pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boshtok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boshtok gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ji Woo.
We've been hearing reports that Ji Woo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Ji Woo jumps into guard, dragging Boshtok to the mat.
Ji Woo pulls Boshtok in close to prevent any damage.
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boshtok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ji Woo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Boshtok looking to pass the guard.
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ji Woo is trying to control the position but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok preventing the sweep. #T2#
Boshtok postures up.
Ji Woo keeping full guard, as Boshtok tries to pass.
Ji Woo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boshtok has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hectors Hitters. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ji Woo is pulling down on Boshtok's head. It's preventing any offense from Boshtok, at least for the moment.
Boshtok wants to pass the guard but Ji Woo is keeping the position.#T3#
Boshtok content to stall in guard here.
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji Woo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boshtok controls the pace.#SUB#
Ji Woo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boshtok 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 Ji Woo. Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (3) Boshtok
Ji Woo struggling a bit here.#T4#
Ji Woo tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ji Woo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boshtok tries to advance to mount but Ji Woo denies him.
Ji Woo is looking for a sweep.
Ji Woo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ji Woo is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Ji Woo is trying to get back to full guard.
Boshtok stalling away here and it's allowed Ji Woo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ji Woo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ji Woo, not yet.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Boshtok slips nicely into half guard.
Boshtok controlling the pace. #T6#
Ji Woo wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ji Woo gets full guard.
Ji Woo wants to sweep here but Boshtok controlling him for the moment.
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Ji Woo is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji Woo wants to control the position but Boshtok says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boshtok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boshtok keeps trying to improve his position.
Ji Woo is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Ji Woo is trying to maintain the position but Boshtok is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Boshtok seems content to control.
Boshtok works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (6) Boshtok
Ji Woo is squirming around, avoiding Boshtok's attempts to control the action.
Boshtok content just to control the position here.
Boshtok avoids the attempt from Ji Woo to control.#T8#
Ji Woo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ji Woo has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ji Woo (0) vs (9) Boshtok#SUB2#
Ji Woo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Boshtok.
Ji Woo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Boshtok.
#T9#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ji Woo staying busy and making it hard for Boshtok to control.
You can see the frustration on Ji Woo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boshtok trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ji Woo doesn't escape. #T10#
Boshtok doesn't have the hooks in and Ji Woo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ji Woo (2) vs (9) Boshtok
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Boshtok managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Boshtok has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ji Woo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boshtok seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boshtok looking to control.
#T11#
Ji Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok pulls Ji Woo in close to prevent any damage.
Ji Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boshtok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ji Woo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ji Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji Woo is stalling in the full guard.
Boshtok is pulling down on Ji Woo's head to control his posture. #T12#
Ji Woo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boshtok trying to keep a closed guard but Ji Woo is proving a slippery customer.
Ji Woo 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.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Boshtok is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Ji Woo advances to half guard.
Boshtok holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boshtok is pressing down on Ji Woo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ji Woo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boshtok working a defensive guard here.
Ji Woo trying to control but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
Ji Woo is fighting to break Boshtok's control of his arms but Boshtok is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Ji Woo tries to pass.
Ji Woo postures up.
Ji Woo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boshtok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ji Woo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boshtok seems keen to control Ji Woo's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok wins on points by 9 to 2.
Yuri Boshtok thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arzlan Bathory!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (0) Bathory
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Bathory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok forces his way into half guard.
Bathory is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Boshtok'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.
Bathory keeping hold of Boshtok's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Boshtok keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bathory won't allow Boshtok to pass to mount.
Bathory is trying to control but can't.
Boshtok wants to pass to mount but Bathory is defending the position.
Boshtok content to control rather than advance.
Bathory is trying to maintain the position but Boshtok is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Boshtok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boshtok is just content to waste time from the top position. Bathory takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bathory controlling Boshtok's posture.
Boshtok has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boshtok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Boshtok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bathory is keeping the position for now.
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bathory looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boshtok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boshtok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bathory swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Bathory seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boshtok content to stall in guard here.
Boshtok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bathory is keeping the position for now.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving. #T6#
Boshtok advances to half guard.
Bathory is trying to maintain the position but Boshtok is very close to passing his half guard.
Boshtok is looking to advance position but Bathory won't allow it.
Boshtok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Further stalling from Boshtok.#T7#
Bathory trying to control but Boshtok postures up.
Bathory won't allow Boshtok to pass to mount.
Bathory wants to improve his position but Boshtok is controlling well.
Boshtok stalling away here and it's allowed Bathory to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T8#
Boshtok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bathory is keeping the position for now.
Boshtok is stalling in the full guard.
Bathory is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bathory controls Boshtok momentarily but Boshtok frees himself.
Bathory is pulling down on Boshtok's head to control his posture. #T9#
Boshtok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bathory seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boshtok is stalling in the full guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Boshtok.#T10#
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Bathory is retaining full guard.
Boshtok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Boshtok is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T11#
Bathory keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok controlling from the top position.
Bathory is pulling down on Boshtok's head to control his posture. #T12#
Boshtok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boshtok looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Boshtok is stalling in the full guard.
Bathory keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Bathory.#T14#
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bathory is trying to control the position but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bathory pulls Boshtok in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
A relieved looking Yuri Boshtok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 168: Mazzini vs Ty II
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eddy Gordo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gordo pushes Boshtok up against the ropes in a clinch.
Boshtok wants to take the fight to the mat but Gordo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boshtok prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Gordo jumps guard and drags Boshtok to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordo is retaining full guard.
Gordo trying to keep a closed guard but Boshtok is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gordo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boshtok defends well.
Gordo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gordo looking for a guillotine here but Boshtok defends easily.
Gordo keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully. #T1#
Boshtok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gordo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boshtok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boshtok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boshtok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (3) vs (0) Gordo#SUB#
Boshtok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Boshtok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boshtok has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gordo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boshtok (5) vs (0) Gordo#SUB#
Boshtok has hold of Gordo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gordo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Boshtok wants to finish this one by submission but Gordo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boshtok.
Gordo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Boshtok looking for a guillotine from mount but Gordo is having none of it.
Gordo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gordo is trying to escape the mount.
#T3##SUB#
Boshtok working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gordo stops Boshtok from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gordo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boshtok wants to pass the guard but Gordo is defending well.
Boshtok trying to control from half guard but Gordo is working away.
Boshtok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gordo actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Gordo wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
Gordo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gordo is looking for a triangle but Boshtok pushes his legs off easily.
Gordo keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok passes Gordo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boshtok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gordo sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Gordo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boshtok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordo is just riding it out for now. Boshtok eventually gives up the hold.
Gordo is staying active underneath Boshtok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boshtok prevents Gordo from improving his position.
Boshtok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boshtok passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (8) vs (0) Gordo
Boshtok advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boshtok (10) vs (0) Gordo#T6##SUB#
Boshtok moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gordo has worked his arm free - good work by Gordo!
Gordo is looking to reverse the position.
Boshtok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boshtok wants to control but Gordo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Boshtok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boshtok tries to advance to mount but can't. #T7#
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Gordo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boshtok is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gordo prevents Boshtok from improving position.
Boshtok moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boshtok (12) vs (0) Gordo
Gordo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boshtok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Boshtok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boshtok avoids the attempt from Gordo to control.
Boshtok fails to move to back control.
Boshtok trying to control but Gordo is having none of it.
Boshtok fails to move to back control.
Boshtok prevents Gordo from getting the reversal.#T9#
Boshtok trying to control but Gordo is having none of it.
Boshtok is really struggling to control Gordo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gordo is trying to escape the mount but Boshtok keeps good control and instead manages to take Gordo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boshtok (15) vs (0) Gordo#SUB#
Boshtok is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gordo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gordo for a finish.
Boshtok tries to get the hooks in deep but Gordo pushed the leg off.
Gordo is trying to break free.
#T10##SUB#
Boshtok has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gordo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gordo wants to escape the position.
Gordo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Boshtok looking for the choke but no joy.
Gordo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Boshtok.
Gordo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Boshtok controlling the pace for now.
Gordo stops Boshtok from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Boshtok looking to secure an arm triangle but Gordo defends it well. #SUB#
Boshtok with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gordo has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Boshtok (18) vs (0) Gordo#SUB#
Boshtok working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Gordo is doing well to defend. Boshtok seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Gordo is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Boshtok!
A relieved looking Yuri Boshtok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Eddy Gordo spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CACC 160:Toussaint v Andersson
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Boshtok shows good takedown defense.
Ishiihara Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boshtok as he jumps to the side.
Boshtok fails with a takedown attempt.
Boshtok has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Sakuraba gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boshtok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boshtok avoid being mounted?
Boshtok tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg. #T1#
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Boshtok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Boshtok 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.
Sakuraba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Boshtok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Boshtok tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Sakuraba controlling the action here.
My spies in Clark's Champion's inform me that Sakuraba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Boshtok is a slippery customer.
Boshtok wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Boshtok is working hard here to advance position.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Boshtok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boshtok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boshtok keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sakuraba is stalling here. Boshtok is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sakuraba seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boshtok has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (4) vs (2) Sakuraba
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boshtok wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Boshtok content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Sakuraba stops Boshtok from passing to mount.
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Boshtok is trying to get an arm triangle but Sakuraba is defending well. #SUB#
Boshtok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakuraba, who protects the arm well. #T5#
Sakuraba is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Sakuraba is trying to improve his position.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boshtok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boshtok trying to control from half guard but Sakuraba is working away. #T6#
Boshtok is really struggling to control Sakuraba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sakuraba is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Boshtok is looking for a kimura but Sakuraba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boshtok to get the leverage.
Boshtok stalling away here and it's allowed Sakuraba to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boshtok is looking to advance position but Sakuraba has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (4) vs (6) Sakuraba
Sakuraba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Sakuraba.#T7#
Sakuraba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sakuraba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boshtok working to try and regain half guard.
Sakuraba trying to control but Boshtok is having none of it.
Boshtok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boshtok wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Boshtok (4) vs (9) Sakuraba#T8#
A lull in the action here.
Sakuraba has the hooks in. Boshtok is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boshtok is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boshtok is trying to break free.
Sakuraba just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boshtok tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boshtok is squirming around, avoiding Sakuraba's attempts to control the action.
Boshtok is desperately trying to improve his position but Sakuraba has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Sakuraba controlling the position easily from mount.
Sakuraba tries to control but Boshtok wriggling away. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boshtok to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boshtok shrugs it off.
Sakuraba controlling from mount.
Boshtok keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba looking to control but Boshtok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Boshtok tries to reverse the position but Sakuraba maintains control.
Sakuraba wants to take Boshtok's back but he can't do it this time.
Boshtok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sakuraba trying to control but Boshtok is having none of it. #T11#
Boshtok can't escape the position.
Sakuraba wants to control the pace but Boshtok is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakuraba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boshtok can't escape the position.
#T12#
Sakuraba tries to control but Boshtok wriggling away.
Sakuraba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sakuraba trying to control but Boshtok is having none of it. #T13#
Boshtok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boshtok working to try and regain half guard.
Sakuraba controlling the pace for now.
Boshtok is trying to escape the mount.
Sakuraba controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Sakuraba is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sakuraba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boshtok slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Boshtok is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boshtok is staying active underneath Sakuraba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sakuraba controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakuraba wins on points by 9 to 4.
Ishiihara Sakuraba 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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Event:
CACC 155 Morrison Jr v Krawlee
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Donde moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Boshtok tightens his grip and picks Donde up, before dumping him to the ground. Donde manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (0) vs (2) Boshtok#SUB#
Donde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boshtok defends it easily.
Donde seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Donde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boshtok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boshtok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donde has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boshtok has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (5) Boshtok#SUB2#
Boshtok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boshtok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Donde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boshtok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok controlling the position from side mount.
Donde tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Boshtok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Donde is looking to regain half guard here but Boshtok keeps moving and retains side control.
Boshtok trying to control the position but Donde is working away.
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Boshtok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Donde tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Donde is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Donde haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Donde tries to buck Boshtok off but Boshtok is having none of it.#SUB2#
Boshtok thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Boshtok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Donde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boshtok moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Donde (0) vs (7) Boshtok#SUB2#
Boshtok with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Donde is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Donde is squirming around, avoiding Boshtok's attempts to control the action.
Boshtok is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Boshtok wants to finish this one by submission but Donde is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boshtok. #SUB2#
Boshtok looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boshtok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Donde keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Donde is trying to reverse the position but instead Boshtok has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Donde (0) vs (10) Boshtok
Boshtok keeps control of the position as Donde tries to break free.
Donde breaks Boshtok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (10) Boshtok
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4##SUB#
Donde drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boshtok dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (12) Boshtok#SUB#
Donde has his foot on Boshtok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boshtok works his way back into a safe position though.
Donde can't keep his opponent in guard - Boshtok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boshtok moves into full mount! Donde won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (2) vs (15) Boshtok
Donde is in all sorts of trouble here.
Donde has given up his back here. Will Boshtok look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Donde (2) vs (18) Boshtok#SUB2#
Boshtok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Donde is defending well though. Boshtok let's go of the attempt for now.
Donde tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Boshtok has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Donde right now.
#T5##SUB2#
Boshtok working for the choke.
Boshtok has the hooks in. Donde is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boshtok really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Donde.
You can see the frustration on Donde's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boshtok trying to control momentarily.
Donde rolls, trying to escape but Boshtok keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Boshtok is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Donde won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Boshtok off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Boshtok!
A victorious Yuri Boshtok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 145: St Pierre vs Dennis
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Boshtok as Cruz shoots in.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Boshtok counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Boshtok
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boshtok trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (2) Boshtok#SUB#
Boshtok is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Boshtok defends it. #T1#
Boshtok works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Boshtok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Boshtok.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boshtok regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is keeping the position.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Boshtok.#SUB2#
Boshtok looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cruz passes into half guard.
Boshtok wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boshtok manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Boshtok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (4) Boshtok
Boshtok prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Boshtok is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boshtok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz has his hands on Boshtok's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Cruz keeping full guard, as Boshtok tries to pass.
Boshtok preventing the sweep.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Cruz is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Boshtok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5#
Cruz 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.#SUB2#
Boshtok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cruz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cruz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (4) Boshtok
Boshtok controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself. #T6##SUB2#
Boshtok has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving. #SUB2#
Boshtok looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Cruz won't allow Boshtok to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Boshtok throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cruz escapes and throws Boshtok's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (7) vs (4) Boshtok#SUB#
Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boshtok is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Boshtok is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Boshtok is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Boshtok looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Boshtok won't allow it.
Boshtok tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg. #T9#
Boshtok won't allow Cruz to pass to mount. #SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boshtok is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cruz advances to half guard.
Boshtok wants to get back to full guard but Cruz has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (10) vs (4) Boshtok#SUB#
Cruz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boshtok has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cruz but great work by Boshtok. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (10) vs (8) Boshtok
Boshtok trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boshtok tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well. #T10#
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boshtok trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T11#
Boshtok tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Boshtok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cruz manages to get back to half guard.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle here but Boshtok uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (10) vs (11) Boshtok
Cruz being controlled for a moment. #T12##SUB2#
Boshtok is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boshtok content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boshtok tries to advance to mount but Cruz denies him. #T13#
Boshtok working away.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boshtok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cruz is staying active underneath Boshtok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boshtok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz gets full guard.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB#
Boshtok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boshtok has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.#T14#
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (12) vs (11) Boshtok
Cruz prevents Boshtok from improving his position.
Boshtok is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boshtok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Darian Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 137: Tetsuo vs Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Luka Perovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Boshtok looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Perovic! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perovic (0) vs (4) Boshtok
Perovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boshtok tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Perovic is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Perovic is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perovic struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perovic keeps working. #T1#
Perovic is looking for a sweep.
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perovic keeps working. #SUB2#
Boshtok is trying to get an arm triangle but Perovic is defending well.
Perovic manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Boshtok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Perovic wants to hit a sweep here but Boshtok passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Perovic there! Score +3 for passing guard: Perovic (0) vs (7) Boshtok#T2#
Perovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Perovic tries to hold on but Boshtok pushes him away.
Boshtok moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Perovic (0) vs (10) Boshtok
Perovic tries to roll but Boshtok sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Perovic fending off the submission attempt from Boshtok. #SUB2#
Perovic defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boshtok's arms.
Perovic tries to break free.
#T3#
Perovic trying to control the position but Boshtok manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Boshtok is looking for the choke from the back position but Perovic is controlling his hands well.
Perovic trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Boshtok looking to break Perovic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Perovic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boshtok will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Boshtok has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Perovic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Boshtok is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Perovic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Perovic for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Boshtok's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4##SUB2#
Boshtok working for a choke but Perovic is defending well.
Perovic wants to escape the position.
Perovic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boshtok's guard. Nice work there by Perovic.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perovic (2) vs (10) Boshtok
Perovic looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perovic (2) vs (12) Boshtok
Perovic keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perovic is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Perovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boshtok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perovic (4) vs (12) Boshtok#SUB2#
Boshtok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perovic wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving.
Perovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perovic preventing the sweep.
Perovic wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving.
Perovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boshtok swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Perovic from controlling successfully.
Perovic preventing the sweep.
Boshtok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Perovic passes into half guard.
Perovic wants to pass to mount but Boshtok is defending the position.
Perovic works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Perovic (7) vs (12) Boshtok
Perovic fails to take his opponent's back. #T7#
Boshtok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Perovic fails to take his opponent's back.
Boshtok 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.
Boshtok is staying active underneath Perovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perovic trying to pass the guard but Boshtok defending well.
Boshtok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Perovic tries to pass. #T8#
Perovic is pushing down on Boshtok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boshtok is fighting to maintain full guard but Perovic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boshtok keeps working.
Perovic controlling the pace.
Boshtok wants to improve his position but Perovic is controlling well.
Boshtok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Boshtok trying to control but Perovic postures up.
Perovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boshtok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Perovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boshtok is not content to let Perovic control the position.#SUB#
Perovic is working for a kimura but Boshtok is defending it quite comfortably.
Perovic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Perovic (10) vs (12) Boshtok#T10#
Perovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boshtok is looking to escape.
Perovic controlling from the full mount.
Perovic fails to move to back control.
Perovic wants to control the pace but Boshtok is squirming around nicely.
Boshtok is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Perovic wants to control the pace but Boshtok is squirming around nicely.
Perovic with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Boshtok tries to improve his position but Perovic has taken his back! Perovic has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Boshtok tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Perovic pushes Boshtok away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luka Perovic!
In his post fight interview, Luka Perovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boshtok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnkvist circles away.#CL2#
Barnkvist darts in and clinches Boshtok up against the cage.
Boshtok goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnkvist prevents it.
Barnkvist has Boshtok pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boshtok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnkvist has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boshtok after a bit of a struggle.
Boshtok looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnkvist wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnkvist wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Boshtok is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barnkvist can't fight it off and eventually Boshtok manages to take the fight to the floor. Barnkvist looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (0) Barnkvist#SUB2#
Barnkvist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boshtok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boshtok looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnkvist has picked Boshtok up and slammed him! Boshtok can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnkvist manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (2) vs (5) Barnkvist
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but Boshtok denies him.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Barnkvist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnkvist advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boshtok (2) vs (7) Barnkvist
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Boshtok is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Boshtok is looking to get to half guard.
Boshtok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Barnkvist with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Barnkvist looking to secure an arm triangle but Boshtok defends it well.
Boshtok bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (4) vs (7) Barnkvist
Boshtok is looking to advance position but Barnkvist has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (4) vs (11) Barnkvist#T3#
Boshtok tries to lock up and control but Barnkvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnkvist trying to control but Boshtok is having none of it.
Boshtok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boshtok is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boshtok is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Barnkvist jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Boshtok manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Boshtok tries to bench press Barnkvist off him but Barnkvist keeps the position. #T4#
Boshtok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to work for a kimura but Boshtok is defending well.
Barnkvist is thwarting Boshtok's attempts to control the position.
Boshtok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnkvist is looking to advance position but Boshtok won't allow it. #SUB#
Boshtok looking for submissions off his back.
Boshtok gets full guard.#T5#
Barnkvist passes Boshtok's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnkvist is thwarting Boshtok's attempts to control the position.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Boshtok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boshtok wants to get back to full guard.
Boshtok manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Boshtok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is keeping the position.
Barnkvist pushes down on Boshtok's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnkvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boshtok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Boshtok tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Boshtok is having none of it. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to work for a kimura but Boshtok is defending well.
Barnkvist trying to control the action but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
Boshtok is looking to improve his position.
Boshtok gets back to full guard.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is keeping the position.#T7#
Boshtok working a defensive guard here.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boshtok wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist passes Boshtok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boshtok is staying active underneath Barnkvist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnkvist is looking to advance position but Boshtok won't allow it.
Boshtok regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Boshtok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass. #SUB#
Barnkvist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boshtok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnkvist has managed to get both his arms back between Boshtok's legs - danger averted.
Boshtok trying to control the position.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boshtok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9##SUB#
Boshtok is looking for a triangle but Barnkvist pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Boshtok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnkvist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boshtok's guard.
Barnkvist passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (4) vs (14) Barnkvist
Barnkvist can't control as he wanted to and Boshtok manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Boshtok is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnkvist tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boshtok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boshtok has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Boshtok is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnkvist is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Boshtok is having none of it.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Boshtok defends it.
Barnkvist wants to control but Boshtok is keeping him busy.
Boshtok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnkvist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnkvist's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (8) vs (14) Barnkvist#T11#
I really don't envy Barnkvist right now.
Boshtok doesn't have the hooks in and Barnkvist manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (8) vs (16) Barnkvist
Boshtok looking for a sweep. Not yet Boshtok, not yet.
Barnkvist slips nicely into half guard.
Boshtok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12#
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boshtok gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Barnkvist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnkvist passes Boshtok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Boshtok is defending the position. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boshtok sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnkvist is keen to just control but Boshtok is a slippery customer.#T13##SUB#
Boshtok actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Boshtok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnkvist pulls his head out easily.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Boshtok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Barnkvist wants to work for an arm triangle but Boshtok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to work for a kimura but Boshtok is defending well.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is defending well. #T14##SUB#
Boshtok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Boshtok is having none of it.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Boshtok defending well.
Barnkvist keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (8) vs (19) Barnkvist
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist wins on points by 19 to 8.
Peter Barnkvist thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jamaica Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Boshtok darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Boshtok
Jones gets back to full guard.
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Boshtok content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boshtok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boshtok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully. #T1#
Boshtok is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones is trying to keep Boshtok in close.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boshtok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Boshtok#SUB2#
Boshtok looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#SUB2#
Boshtok is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jones rolls with it to try and escape but Boshtok cranks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuri Boshtok!
After the big win, Yuri Boshtok made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Free Bands inc. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Boshtok moves into the clinch.
Boshtok is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trump pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boshtok wants to take the fight to the mat but Trump manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Trump has picked Boshtok up - he's going for a ride! Trump dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Trump#SUB2#
Trump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boshtok is looking to improve his position.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boshtok keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Boshtok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Trump seems to be working for a kimura but Boshtok defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Trump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boshtok is just riding it out for now. Trump eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Trump is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boshtok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trump.
Boshtok is trying to control but can't.
Trump passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boshtok! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (5) Trump#T2#
Boshtok is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boshtok looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boshtok (0) vs (8) Trump
Boshtok is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Trump is looking for the choke from the back position but Boshtok is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Boshtok is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Trump gets his way!
#SUB2#
Trump has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Boshtok has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Trump controlling well, preventing Boshtok from escaping the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Trump looking for the choke but no joy.
Trump not allowing Boshtok to control his hands. #SUB2#
Trump working for the choke. #SUB2#
Trump is looking for a choke. Boshtok gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Boshtok manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (8) Trump
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boshtok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boshtok is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boshtok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Trump has an active guard here but Boshtok has managed to pass into half guard.
Trump wants to improve his position but Boshtok is controlling well.
Boshtok keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boshtok is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.#T5#
Boshtok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boshtok stalling. #SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trump is looking to get back to full guard here but Boshtok has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (5) vs (8) Trump#SUB#
Boshtok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boshtok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T6#
Boshtok trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Boshtok is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trump has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trump is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Trump wants to control the action here but instead Boshtok manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (8) vs (8) Trump
Trump tries to hold on but Boshtok pushes him away.
Trump really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trump tries to hold on but Boshtok postures up.
Trump is working to get back to half guard.
Trump is squirming around, avoiding Boshtok's attempts to control the action.
Boshtok controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Boshtok looking to control but Trump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Boshtok looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Trump is looking to improve his position but Boshtok isn't that keen on the idea.
Trump wants to control but Boshtok is having none of it.
Boshtok trying to control but Trump is having none of it. #SUB#
Boshtok wants to finish this one by submission but Trump is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boshtok. #T9#
Boshtok looking to control but Trump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trump keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boshtok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trump is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boshtok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trump is looking to escape.
Trump tries to hold on but Boshtok pushes him away. #T10#
Trump is looking to improve his position but Boshtok isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Boshtok is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Trump to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Trump shrugs it off. #SUB#
Boshtok looking for a guillotine from mount but Trump is having none of it.
Trump is desperately trying to improve his position but Boshtok has a good base and remains in mount.
Trump stops Boshtok from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Trump really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boshtok looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Trump is desperately trying to improve his position but Boshtok has a good base and remains in mount.
Trump regains half guard.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Boshtok seems to be looking for submissions.
Trump regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Boshtok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12##SUB2#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boshtok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Boshtok passes into half guard.
Trump is pressing down on Boshtok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boshtok forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Boshtok is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13##SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Boshtok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boshtok. #SUB#
Boshtok is looking for a kimura here.
Boshtok trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T14##SUB2#
Trump looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Boshtok pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (11) vs (8) Trump
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trump is squirming around, avoiding Boshtok's attempts to control the action.
Trump is looking to improve his position but Boshtok isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok tries to control but Trump wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yuri Boshtok made sure he mentioned Free Bands inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Joe Bone!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Boshtok gets caught flat footed, as Bone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Bone
Bone wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving.
Boshtok wants to sweep here but Bone controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Boshtok throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bone uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (5) Bone
Boshtok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok manages to get back to half guard.
Boshtok tries to get to full guard but Bone has control of the leg. #T1#
Bone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boshtok is trying to maintain the position but Bone is very close to passing his half guard.
Bone controlling the action here.
Boshtok wants to improve his position but Bone is controlling well.
#T2#
Bone is controlling the pace.
Boshtok is pressing down on Bone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Boshtok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (5) Bone#SUB#
Boshtok is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boshtok is just content to waste time from the top position. Bone takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bone controls Boshtok momentarily but Boshtok frees himself.
Boshtok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Bone.#T4#
Bone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boshtok manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (7) Bone
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Bone tries to pass.
Boshtok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bone looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Boshtok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Bone controlling from the top position.
It looks like Bone 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.
Bone looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (4) vs (7) Bone#SUB2#
Bone throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boshtok uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (7) vs (7) Bone
Boshtok taking a break here but Bone is having none of it and regains half guard. #T6#
Bone trying to hold on to Boshtok's head to control him but Boshtok postures up.
#SUB#
Boshtok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bone is just riding it out for now. Boshtok eventually gives up the hold.
Bone is in trouble now - Boshtok has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (10) vs (7) Bone#SUB#
Boshtok goes for an armbar but Bone turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bone. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (10) vs (9) Bone#T7##SUB#
Boshtok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bone trying to control but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
Bone passes Boshtok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Boshtok wants to control but Bone passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (10) vs (12) Bone
Boshtok tries to buck Bone off but Bone is having none of it.
Boshtok is trying to control Bone's posture but Bone avoids it.
Bone looking to control but instead Boshtok has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Bone is looking for a kimura but Boshtok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bone to get the leverage.
Bone prevents Boshtok from improving his position.#T9#
Boshtok is working hard here to advance position.
Bone is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Boshtok reverses the position - he's now on top in Bone's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (12) vs (12) Bone
Bone wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (12) vs (14) Bone
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully. #T10#
Boshtok is adopting a defensive guard.
Bone pushing down on Boshtok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Bone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boshtok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boshtok.
Boshtok has control of Bone's left arm, preventing Bone from doing any damage. #T11#
Boshtok trying to keep a closed guard but Bone is proving a slippery customer.
Bone trying to control but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
Boshtok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (14) vs (14) Bone
Boshtok is trying to control. Bone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bone is in trouble now - Boshtok has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (17) vs (14) Bone
Bone gets back to half guard.#T12#
Bone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bone.
Bone trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Boshtok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boshtok trying to control but Bone is working from the bottom.
Bone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13##SUB2#
Bone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boshtok defends well.
Bone keeping full guard, as Boshtok tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boshtok trying to control but Bone is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boshtok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boshtok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T14#
Boshtok trying to control but Bone is working from the bottom.
Bone wants to improve his position but instead Boshtok has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 17 to 14.
Yuri Boshtok very nearly forgot to thank Free Bands inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1#
That kick from Boshtok tenderised Doyea's leg. Doyea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doyea bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Doyea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boshtok has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Doyea throws a looping overhand right but Boshtok ducks down to avoid it.
Boshtok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doyea.
Boshtok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doyea throws a head kick but Boshtok moves out of range.
Doyea cracks Boshtok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boshtok on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Doyea bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Boshtok! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Boshtok is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyea being controlled here momentarily.
Oh Boshtok is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Boshtok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Doyea from controlling successfully.
Boshtok seems to have got his legs back now.
Boshtok is trying to control the position but Doyea postures up. #T1#
Boshtok has a closed guard, preventing Doyea from standing up. #SUB#
Boshtok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doyea preventing the sweep.
Doyea is pushing down on Boshtok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boshtok is fighting to maintain full guard but Doyea has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Doyea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boshtok sees it coming and defends easily.
Boshtok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doyea is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Doyea is trying to work for a kimura but Boshtok is defending well.
Boshtok is looking to control Doyea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boshtok avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Doyea trying to control from Boshtok's half guard. Boshtok has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boshtok controls Doyea momentarily but Doyea frees himself.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Doyea from controlling successfully.
Boshtok trying to keep a closed guard but Doyea is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boshtok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Doyea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Doyea looking for subs off his back but Boshtok has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Doyea has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boshtok is working away from the top position though.
Doyea tries to get to full guard but Boshtok has control of the leg.
Boshtok wants to take a breather but Doyea is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Boshtok there.
Boshtok scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Doyea trying to control here.
Boshtok trying to control from half guard but Doyea is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Doyea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doyea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boshtok scores with a couple of nice shots.
Doyea is trying to stand up here but Boshtok is controlling him well.
Boshtok seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Doyea tries to get to full guard but Boshtok has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Boshtok.
Boshtok lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but Doyea defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arod Doyea dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Boshtok changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doyea looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Doyea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boshtok working away.
Doyea is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boshtok scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doyea tries to escape but Boshtok is in control.
Yuri Boshtok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Doyea bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Doyea connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Doyea misses the shot to the body.
Boshtok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Doyea avoids it.
Doyea throws a head kick but Boshtok moves out of range.
Doyea misses with a hook
enabling Boshtok to counter with a crisp jab.
Boshtok scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Arod Doyea has been cut.
Doyea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doyea checks a leg kick.
Boshtok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doyea manages to avoid it.#TD#
Boshtok shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doyea manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boshtok works over Doyea with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boshtok is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Boshtok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boshtok controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Boshtok there.
Doyea tries to roll over but Boshtok keeps him under control.#SUB#
Boshtok is working for a kimura but Doyea is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES2#
Doyea has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Boshtok is on him like a limpet, forcing Doyea back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Boshtok fails to land.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Doyea's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Boshtok struggles to land a body shot inside as Doyea controls his hands.
Good body shot from Boshtok.
Doyea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boshtok.
Doyea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doyea lands with a right to the head.
Boshtok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boshtok prevents Doyea from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Boshtok gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Doyea has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Doyea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boshtok working some strikes from top position.
Boshtok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Doyea has momentary wrist control but Boshtok slips an elbow through the middle.
Boshtok is working Doyea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boshtok advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyea is trying to escape the position but Boshtok is controlling the position.
Boshtok lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Doyea down.
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Doyea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boshtok 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.
Doyea on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
That's time! Boshtok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by Doyea.
Doyea works the jab nicely.
A jab from Doyea misses.
Doyea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Boshtok was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Doyea.
Arod Doyea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Doyea.
Boshtok tries a low kick but Doyea avoids it.
Doyea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boshtok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boshtok scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doyea in his tracks.
Doyea connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doyea throws a jab but it's blocked by Boshtok.
Boshtok was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Doyea drops Boshtok with a naaaaasty hook - Boshtok is in real trouble here! Doyea dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arod Doyea!
During a confident post fight interview, Arod Doyea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC Live 43
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
Boshtok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow.
Griffiths misses with a punch on the inside.
Boshtok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griffiths misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Griffiths breaks from the clinch.
Boshtok staying out of range there.
Boshtok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griffiths with a poor takedown
and Boshtok counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griffiths thinking.
Griffiths is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griffiths thuds a left hand into Boshtok's body.
Boshtok misses with an uppercut
and Griffiths counters with a good low kick that Boshtok was not able to check. #TD#
Griffiths scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boshtok is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Griffiths off and has taken his back!
Griffiths trying to control the action but Boshtok just sinks the hooks in. #T1#
Boshtok lands shots from the back.
Griffiths tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Griffiths slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Griffiths looking for submissions off his back.
I've been told that Boshtok has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Boshtok trying to control the action but Griffiths is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Griffiths actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Griffiths looking for a kimura from the bottom but Boshtok passes into side control!
Boshtok working the ground and pound.#T2#
Boshtok cracks Griffiths with a big right hand but Griffiths just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Griffiths's coaches at Superior Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Griffiths takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boshtok content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Griffiths is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boshtok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Griffiths on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffiths regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Griffiths looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Griffiths looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boshtok postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Griffiths working for a triangle but Boshtok defends it easily.
Boshtok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Griffiths working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boshtok has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Boshtok working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Griffiths trying to control but Boshtok postures up.
#SUB#
Griffiths is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boshtok pulls his head out easily.
Boshtok lands strikes from half guard.
Boshtok scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boshtok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffiths does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griffiths is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boshtok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boshtok's back!#SUB#
Griffiths goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Boshtok escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but Griffiths defending well. #T4##SUB#
Griffiths actively working from the bottom here.
Boshtok is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffiths is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Griffiths is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Griffiths looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boshtok lands a nice short elbow.
Griffiths wants to improve his position but Boshtok is controlling well.
Boshtok is nestled in close to Griffiths, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths tries to get to full guard but Boshtok has control of the leg.
Boshtok scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Boshtok scoring well with a low kick there.
Boshtok throws a big shot that misses.
Griffiths walks into a straight right hand from Boshtok.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Boshtok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Boshtok misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths misses with a lunging right hand
and Boshtok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffiths lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boshtok manages to avoid it.
Boshtok clobbers Griffiths with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boshtok throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
Boshtok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Griffiths misses. #TD#
Griffiths shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boshtok manages to get to full guard.
Yuri Boshtok has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffiths accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Boshtok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griffiths is in close to Boshtok's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Boshtok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Griffiths defends it easily.
Griffiths trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Griffiths got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boshtok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griffiths has managed to get both his arms back between Boshtok's legs - danger averted.
Boshtok is trying to keep Griffiths in close.
Boshtok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boshtok can't keep his opponent in guard - Griffiths advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Boshtok looking for submissions off his back.
Boshtok is not content to let Griffiths control the position.#T3##SUB#
Griffiths is looking for a kimura but Boshtok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Griffiths to get the leverage.
Griffiths seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boshtok manages to get to full guard.
Griffiths scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boshtok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Boshtok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boshtok looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB2#
Boshtok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffiths can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Griffiths wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving. #SUB2#
Boshtok has his foot on Griffiths's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffiths works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffiths stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boshtok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffiths slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Griffiths is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffiths passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stephen Griffiths will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Boshtok. No joy for Griffiths on that attempt.
A jab from Boshtok finds it's way through Griffiths's defenses.
Boshtok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffiths throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boshtok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
Boshtok misses with a hook.
Griffiths changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Boshtok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffiths's sensitive parts.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths takes a swing at Boshtok's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boshtok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boshtok slips a jab from Griffiths.#TD#
Boshtok gets caught flat footed, as Griffiths shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Boshtok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boshtok is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Boshtok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffiths swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boshtok's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Griffiths is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Griffiths has his foot on Boshtok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boshtok works his way back into a safe position though.
Boshtok scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Griffiths has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Boshtok doesn't defend quickly enough and Griffiths has managed to lock this one up! Can Boshtok escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Griffiths on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stephen Griffiths!
Stephen Griffiths 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:
CEC 537
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Orlowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yuri Boshtok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boshtok scores with a leg kick.
Boshtok throws a push kick but Orlowski slaps the foot to one side.
Boshtok tries to work over Orlowski's front leg with a kick but Orlowski checks it.
A jab from Orlowski misses.
Boshtok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orlowski defends it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlowski, as that shot connected.
Orlowski checks a leg kick.
Orlowski takes one to the chin there.
Orlowski throws a jab when Boshtok was well out of range.
Orlowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boshtok in his tracks.
We've been told by Orlowski's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orlowski throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Boshtok counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boshtok.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Orlowski pushes Boshtok off and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boshtok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boshtok lands a jab to Orlowski's midsection.#T1#
Boshtok misses with a low kick.
Boshtok lands a body shot.
Boshtok thuds his shin into the meat of Orlowski's side.
Orlowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Boshtok.
Boshtok misses with a kick to the body.
Boshtok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orlowski counters with a thumping low kick.
Boshtok connects with a jab.
Orlowski checks a low kick from Boshtok.
Boshtok swings widly with a right hand
and Orlowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boshtok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orlowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boshtok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Orlowski! Boshtok is out on his feet! Orlowski rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Boshtok is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Boshtok is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Orlowski!
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Event:
CEC 530
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Boshtok misses with a hook
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev punishes Boshtok's body with a nice straight punch.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev lands a head shot.
Boshtok misses with a body punch
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Bakiyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boshtok throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Boshtok.
Boshtok scores with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boshtok.
Boshtok misses with a wild body shot.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boshtok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boshtok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bakiyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boshtok.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boshtok thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bakiyev if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Boshtok.
We've been told by Bakiyev's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bakiyev thuds a left hand into Boshtok's body.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Boshtok.
It looked like Bakiyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boshtok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boshtok throws an overhand right that lands on Bakiyev's shoulder, as Bakiyev tries to avoid the shot.
Boshtok scores with a nice strike.
Boshtok throws a leg kick
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Boshtok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakiyev throws an overhand right that lands on Boshtok's shoulder, as Boshtok tries to avoid the shot.
Boshtok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boshtok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Bakiyev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boshtok.
Boshtok with a hook.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boshtok.
Boshtok thows a leg kick but Bakiyev checks it
and Bakiyev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boshtok thinking. #T2#
Boshtok sizes up Bakiyev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yuri Boshtok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Boshtok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bakiyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boshtok to score with a decent uppercut.
Boshtok staying out of range there.
Boshtok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boshtok throws a push kick but Bakiyev slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Bakiyev.
Boshtok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
A good leg kick by Boshtok.
Boshtok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bakiyev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Boshtok. #T3#
Bakiyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boshtok misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
Bakiyev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boshtok throws a lazy right hand but Bakiyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Bakiyev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boshtok.
Boshtok looks to land a right hand but Bakiyev moved out of range.
Boshtok is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses its target.
Boshtok misses with a body shot.
Boshtok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bakiyev there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Boshtok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakiyev.
Boshtok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bakiyev cracks Boshtok with a good jab.
Boshtok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Boshtok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Boshtok moves out of range.
Boshtok throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boshtok finds it's way round the side to connect with Bakiyev's head.
Boshtok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Boshtok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boshtok throws out a loose jab but Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakiyev slips a jab from Boshtok.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boshtok.
Bakiyev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boshtok appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuri Boshtok will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bakiyev connects with a nice looking jab.
Bakiyev lands with a good body shot.
Bakiyev is looking to wear down Boshtok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Boshtok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boshtok is looking to score with low kicks.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boshtok was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boshtok. Bakiyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boshtok thows a leg kick but Bakiyev checks it
and Boshtok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakiyev slips a jab from Boshtok.
Boshtok throws a leg kick but Bakiyev moved away.
Boshtok defending well as Bakiyev loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boshtok.
Boshtok avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Boshtok is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boshtok! But no joy.#T1#
Boshtok misses with a low kick.
Boshtok cracks Bakiyev with a good jab.
Boshtok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bakiyev throws an off balance right hand
and Boshtok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boshtok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boshtok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Boshtok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bakiyev has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Boshtok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bakiyev doesn't seem phased though.
Boshtok scores with a jab to the body.
Boshtok scores with a nice body kick.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
Boshtok with a nice cross.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boshtok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boshtok thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bakiyev if he has to take too many more of those.
Boshtok throws a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boshtok was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Boshtok moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bakiyev misses the body punch
and Boshtok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boshtok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bakiyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boshtok appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boshtok misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boshtok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
Boshtok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Boshtok misses. #T3#
Boshtok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Boshtok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Boshtok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boshtok misses with a body shot
and Boshtok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev slips under a jab from Boshtok.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boshtok. Bakiyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boshtok throws a front kick aimed at Bakiyev's knee but Bakiyev avoids it well.
Boshtok tries to score with a low kick but Bakiyev moves his leg out of the way.
Boshtok throws a front kick aimed at Bakiyev's knee but Bakiyev avoids it well.
Boshtok misses with a looping left.
Bakiyev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bakiyev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boshtok throws a hook to the side of Bakiyev's head but Bakiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boshtok manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boshtok moves away.
Boshtok misses with a hook
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakiyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boshtok.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boshtok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakiyev.
Boshtok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boshtok scores with a nice body kick.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boshtok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Boshtok's ribcage but misses.
Boshtok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boshtok tries a head kick but it misses.
Boshtok just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yuri Boshtok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
Boshtok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boshtok connects with a body shot that sends Bakiyev's belly button to the back.
Boshtok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bakiyev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boshtok throws out a leg kick but Bakiyev moves out of range and Boshtok only half commits.
Boshtok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
A little jabbing left from Boshtok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boshtok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boshtok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boshtok throws a poor cross that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boshtok swings widly with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev lands a nice shot to the body.
Boshtok misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boshtok.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bakiyev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boshtok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boshtok throws a hook but Bakiyev avoids it easily.
Bakiyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakiyev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bakiyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boshtok to score with a decent uppercut.
Bakiyev works the jab nicely.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Boshtok's ribcage but misses.
Boshtok misses with an uppercut
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boshtok throws a hook to the side of Bakiyev's head but Bakiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Bakiyev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boshtok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Bakiyev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bakiyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boshtok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boshtok moves away.
Boshtok misses with a hook. Bakiyev ducked under it nicely.
Boshtok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bakiyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bakiyev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Boshtok misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakiyev misses the target.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boshtok moves away.
Bakiyev misses with a jab to the body
and Boshtok counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boshtok on the side of the head.
Bakiyev walks into a straight right hand from Boshtok.
Bakiyev blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Bakiyev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Boshtok lands a glancing blow to the side of Bakiyev's head.
Bakiyev lands a really nice looking cross but Boshtok seems unphased.
Bakiyev throws an overhand right that lands on Boshtok's shoulder, as Boshtok tries to avoid the shot.
Boshtok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boshtok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boshtok misses with a hook.
Bakiyev loads up on a big right hand but Boshtok slips the punch.
Boshtok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boshtok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Boshtok throws a wild body kick that Bakiyev sees coming a mile off.
Boshtok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Bakiyev throws a hook but Boshtok blocks it.
Boshtok throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Bakiyev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boshtok doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bakiyev lands a really nice looking cross but Boshtok seems unphased.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Boshtok's ribs.
Nice cross by Bakiyev.
Boshtok misses with a body shot.
Boshtok throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Bakiyev misses
and Boshtok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boshtok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuri Boshtok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boshtok is looking to land body kicks.
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 Toktogulovich Bakiyev.
Well Boshtok has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yuri Boshtok!
Yuri Boshtok was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
CEC 521
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch but Boshtok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karter misses with an uppercut
and Boshtok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuri Boshtok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter looks to land a right hand but Boshtok moved out of range.
Karter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boshtok. That did some damage!
Karter misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Boshtok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Karter is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Karter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boshtok off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter tries to keep control of the position but Boshtok is staying busy.#T1#
I would not like to be Boshtok right now.
Boshtok covering up well under a series of strikes from Karter.
I really don't envy Boshtok right now.
Karter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Karter struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boshtok is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
Boshtok is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Boshtok breaks Karter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Karter is pulling down on Boshtok's head. It's preventing any offense from Boshtok, at least for the moment.
My spies in The Wild Beasts Zoo inform me that Boshtok has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Karter keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok throwing strikes but missing.
Boshtok trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boshtok looking to sit in guard and control but Karter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Boshtok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Karter is pulling down on Boshtok's head to control his posture.
Karter wants to sweep here but Boshtok controlling him for the moment.
Boshtok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karter is keeping the position for now.
Boshtok won't allow Karter to sweep him here.
Boshtok wants to pass the guard but Karter is keeping the position.
Boshtok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Karter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
I wouldn't like to be where Karter is right now. #SUB2#
Boshtok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boshtok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boshtok working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karter is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boshtok is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Karter working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boshtok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boshtok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karter is looking for a counter combo.
Karter cracks a nice hook into Boshtok's ribs.
Karter throws a lazy uppercut
and Boshtok counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Boshtok. That snapped Karter's head back.
Karter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boshtok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boshtok walks into a stiff left hand from Karter.
Boshtok moves out of range as Karter strikes.
Karter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
Boshtok does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Karter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boshtok avoids the body shot from Karter.
#T1#
Boshtok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Boshtok's shoulder, as Boshtok tries to avoid the shot.
Karter defending well as Boshtok loads up on a big left hand.
Boshtok misses with a low kick.
As Boshtok tries to get set, Karter tries to push him back and clinch up but Boshtok manages to avoid the attempt.
Karter misses with a looping left.
Karter tries to clinch but Boshtok is having none of it.
Karter throws a low kick, looking for Boshtok's leg but Boshtok calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Boshtok.
Boshtok jabs Karter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boshtok connects with a solid leg kick.
Karter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boshtok tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Karter throws a head kick that Boshtok semi-blocks.
Karter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter missing with a left hand there. Boshtok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boshtok misses with a leg kick
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Boshtok is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boshtok.
Karter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boshtok is still on wobbly legs! Can Karter finish him?
Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boshtok.
Boshtok seems to have recovered his senses.
Boshtok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boshtok slips a jab from Karter.
Chris Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
Boshtok scores with a push kick.
Boshtok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boshtok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Boshtok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boshtok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boshtok slips a straight right by Karter.
Karter takes one to the chin there.
Karter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karter throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Boshtok counters with a takedown into side control.
Boshtok lands a nice forearm strike.
Karter is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crassus, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boshtok working the ground and pound but Karter is defending the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boshtok landing a few strikes.
Karter prevents Boshtok from moving into mount.
Karter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Karter is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Boshtok is chipping away with strikes.
Boshtok cracks Karter with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Boshtok tries for a kimura but Karter is defending well.
Karter is looking for a sweep.
Karter struggling a bit here.
Karter defending against the ground and pound.
Boshtok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Karter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Boshtok misses the target.
Boshtok throws a low kick, looking for Karter's leg but Karter calmly moves out of range.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boshtok throws out the jab.
It looked like Karter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karter throws a looping overhand right but Boshtok ducks down to avoid it.
Boshtok throws a body kick that misses.
Boshtok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Boshtok.
Karter moves out of range as Boshtok strikes.
Boshtok misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Karter.
Karter looks to land a right hand but Boshtok moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok throws a leg kick
and Karter counters with a body kick.
Karter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karter wants to land a leg kick but Boshtok is out of range.
Karter slips under a jab from Boshtok.#T1#
Boshtok lands a jab.
Karter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boshtok. Boshtok obviously looking to wear him down.
Karter works Boshtok's body with a nice hook.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Boshtok blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Karter has managed to clinch.
Karter tries to work over Boshtok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karter lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Karter.
Boshtok has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Karter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boshtok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boshtok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter.
Chris Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karter misses with a looping left.
Karter misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boshtok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boshtok lands with a cross.
A big left from Boshtok misses.
Karter misses the jab.
Boshtok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boshtok moves away.
Boshtok cracks Karter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karter defending well as Boshtok loads up on a big left hand.
Boshtok misses the jab.
Boshtok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boshtok moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3##TD2#
Boshtok shoots in and bounces Karter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boshtok postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boshtok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boshtok is trying to control. Karter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boshtok with the ground and pound but Karter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Karter wants to control the position but Boshtok says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boshtok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boshtok.
Karter is staying active underneath Boshtok, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Karter trying to hold on to Boshtok's head to control him but Boshtok postures up.
Karter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boshtok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boshtok preventing the sweep.
Boshtok is looking to work some ground and pound but Karter has wrist control.
Boshtok wants to pass the guard but Karter is keeping the position.
Karter 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.
Yuri Boshtok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karter is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Boshtok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boshtok 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Boshtok!
Yuri Boshtok was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
T183: Carr vs Blazer
Date: Apr 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Bakiyev with a nice cross.
Boshtok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bakiyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boshtoks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boshtok has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Boshtok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bakiyev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boshtok.
Bakiyev cracks a nice hook into Boshtok's ribs.
Bakiyev throws an off balance right hand
and Boshtok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakiyev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Bakiyev.#T1#
Bakiyev lands a slapping body shot.
Bakiyev staying out of range there.
Boshtok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boshtok misses the body punch
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Boshtok moves out of range.
Boshtok feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boshtok.
Boshtok drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bakiyev sprawls and moves away.
Bakiyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bakiyev misses with a left hand
and Boshtok counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bakiyev thinking.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boshtok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bakiyev looks to land a right hand but Boshtok moved out of range.
Bakiyev has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Nice shot by Bakiyev.
Boshtok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boshtok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
Boshtok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bakiyev throws the left hand but Boshtok avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Boshtok misses its target.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boshtok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boshtok misses with a looping right.
Bakiyev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boshtok lands a head shot.
Bakiyev jabs Boshtok right on the nose. Boshtok blinks but takes it well.
Bakiyev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boshtok had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Boshtok lands with an overhand left.
Boshtok throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
Boshtok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Boshtok counters with a quick kick to the body but Bakiyev blocks it.
Boshtok throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Boshtok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bakiyev.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boshtok was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Boshtok is looking to slow Bakiyev down with leg kicks.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boshtok moves away.
Boshtok takes one to the chin there.
Boshtok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
A slow jab from Boshtok misses its intended target.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boshtok feinted with a counter takedown.
Boshtok misses with a body punch
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Boshtok throws the kick towards the body but Bakiyev avoids it.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Boshtok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boshtok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakiyev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boshtok looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakiyev is just out of range.
Boshtok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakiyev.
Boshtok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boshtok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakiyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Boshtok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boshtok.
Boshtok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boshtok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boshtok with a body shot.
Boshtok throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boshtok lands an overhand right.
Boshtok takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bakiyev thuds a left hand into Boshtok's body.
Bakiyev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boshtok counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boshtok avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Boshtok is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boshtok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
#T1#
Boshtok shoots in looking for a takedown but Bakiyev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boshtok's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bakiyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boshtok.
Bakiyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bakiyev throws a sloppy body shot
and Boshtok counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakiyev loads up on a big right hand but Boshtok slips the punch.
Boshtok misses with a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev scores with a hook to the body. Boshtok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boshtok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boshtok throws a jab when Bakiyev was well out of range.
Boshtok throws a hook but Bakiyev blocks it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boshtok might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Boshtok - just one landing. #T2#
Boshtok misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Boshtok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boshtok staying out of range there.
Boshtok thumps Bakiyev with a low kick.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Boshtok is just out of range.
Boshtok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boshtok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Boshtok throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boshtok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bakiyev slips under a jab.#T3#
Boshtok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bakiyev jabs Boshtok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boshtok looks to throw the jab but Bakiyev is out of range.
Boshtok throws a lazy uppercut
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boshtok throws a hook to the side of Bakiyev's head but Bakiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boshtok throws a series of strikes that have Bakiyev backpedaling.
Boshtok throws a shot from downtown. Bakiyev moves away and avoids it.
Bakiyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boshtok looks to land a left hand but Bakiyev moved out of range nicely.
Boshtok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bakiyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Boshtok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakiyev manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Bakiyev blocks the low kick.
Boshtok throws a lazy uppercut
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boshtok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boshtok is looking to land body kicks.
Boshtok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boshtok throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boshtok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Boshtok's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuri Boshtok will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Bakiyev.
A swing and a miss from Boshtok.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boshtok looks to throw the jab but Bakiyev is out of range.
Bakiyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Boshtok.
A little feinted left hand from Boshtok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boshtok loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A punch combination from Boshtok misses.
Boshtok throws a shot from downtown. Bakiyev moves away and avoids it.
Boshtok thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boshtok. Bakiyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Boshtok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev scores with a body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a shot to the body
and Boshtok counters with a straight right hand.
Boshtok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Boshtok is just out of range.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Boshtok avoids it with no problem.
Boshtok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Bakiyev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bakiyev.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Boshtok cracks a nice hook into Bakiyev's ribs.#T2#
Boshtok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Boshtok.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the body.
Boshtok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Boshtok.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boshtok avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boshtok throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boshtok misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Boshtok misses its target.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakiyev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boshtok misses with a leg kick.
Boshtok connects with a body shot.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boshtok throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Boshtok. That's going to slow Bakiyev down.
Boshtok slips under a jab from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boshtok.
Boshtok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boshtok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bakiyev misses with a looping right.
Bakiyev lands a jab to Boshtok's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boshtok is looking to score with low kicks.
Boshtok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boshtok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bakiyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boshtok. Boshtok obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toktogulovich Bakiyev.
Well Bakiyev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
A very excited looking Toktogulovich Bakiyev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
T180
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Boshtok swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White ducks under a wild hook from Boshtok.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boshtok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boshtok attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
White breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
White gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boshtok to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Boshtok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White keeping full guard, as Boshtok tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boshtok 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.#T1#
Boshtok trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boshtok postures up.
White has control of Boshtok's left arm, preventing Boshtok from doing any damage.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White controlling Boshtok's posture.
Boshtok pushes down on White's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boshtok throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Boshtok is nestled in close to White, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boshtok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boshtok.
White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
White regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boshtok.
White wants to sweep here but Boshtok controlling him for the moment.
Boshtok advances position into side control!
Boshtok in side control, throwing shots but White defends. #T3#
White can't do much from the bottom here.
Boshtok throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boshtok landing a few strikes.
White tries to buck Boshtok off but Boshtok is having none of it.
Boshtok scores with punches from side control.
Boshtok creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Boshtok tries for a kimura but White is defending well.
White prevents Boshtok from moving into mount. #T4##SUB#
Boshtok goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, White has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Boshtok but great work by White.
Boshtok manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boshtok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
White is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
White wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving.
White won't allow Boshtok to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boshtok looking to control.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok dominated that 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.
#R2#
Boshtok misses with a wild body shot.
White staying out of range there.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boshtok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boshtok takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Boshtok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
White is looking to clinch but Boshtok is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Boshtok misses the target.
A left lands for White.
White throws out a loose jab but Boshtok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boshtok misses with a looping left.
White misses with a head kick.
Boshtok tried to counter with a leg kick but White avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boshtok moves away.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White delivers a nice body kick.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boshtok moves away.#T1#
White looks for the body kick but Boshtok saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boshtok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White connects with the punch.
White is looking to clinch.
Jamie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White is looking to slow Boshtok down with leg kicks.
Boshtok shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boshtok drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
Jab, jab by Boshtok - just one landing. #T2#
Boshtok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Boshtok.
Boshtok wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Boshtok counters with a quick kick to the body but White blocks it.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boshtok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
White works Boshtok's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boshtok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boshtok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boshtok scrambles back to his feet.
Jamie White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boshtok swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
An attempted straight right counter from Boshtok misses the target.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boshtok moves away.#T3#
Boshtok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boshtok tries a low kick but White avoids it.
White wants to land a leg kick but Boshtok is out of range.
Jamie White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boshtok moves away.
A jab from White finds it's way through Boshtok's defenses.
Boshtok misses with a looping left.
White lands with a thumping leg kick.
White jabs at Boshtok's body.
A slow jab from Boshtok misses its intended target.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White moves away from the strike by Boshtok.
Nice defenses there by Boshtok.
A little feinted left hand from Boshtok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boshtok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White misses with a hook. Boshtok ducked under it nicely. #T4#
White throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boshtok is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Boshtok shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
White managing to control the position.
Boshtok is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Boshtok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boshtok avoids the body shot from White.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boshtok misses with a body kick.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boshtok.
Boshtok blocks a jab.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boshtok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boshtok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boshtok throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.#CL2#
White drives through and clinches with Boshtok against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from White.
Boshtok lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boshtok's elbow.
Boshtok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boshtok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Boshtok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boshtok blocking some punches.
Boshtok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boshtok as White tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boshtok.
White blocks a body shot from Boshtok.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
Boshtok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boshtok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boshtok fails to land.
White misses with the head strike.
Boshtok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from White.
Boshtok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boshtok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Boshtok scores with a shoulder strike.
Boshtok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boshtok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boshtok.
Yuri Boshtok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Boshtok fails to land.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boshtok misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White takes a swing at Boshtok's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for White.
A head kick misses from White.
Boshtok appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
White misses with a looping right.
Boshtok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Boshtok misses its intended target. #T3#
White connects with a leg kick. Boshtok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White throws a push kick but Boshtok slaps the foot to one side.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by White.
Boshtok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White throws the left hand but Boshtok avoids the punch easily.
Boshtok slips a jab from White.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
White lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boshtok blocks a head kick by White.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Boshtok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boshtok walks into a stiff left hand from White.#T4#
White lands a really nice looking cross but Boshtok seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from White misses.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boshtok on the side of the head.
Good work by White as he checks the leg kick.
Boshtok moves out of range of the body kick from White.
Boshtok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White cracks Boshtok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White lands a slapping body shot.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boshtok paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Boshtok bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
White manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie White!
Jamie White made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Event:
T176
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Digital moves to clinch but Boshtok breaks away
and Boshtok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boshtok scores with a jab.
Boshtok slips under a jab.
Boshtok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Digital is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boshtok.
Boshtok slips under a jab from Digital.
Boshtok appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boshtok slips a jab from Digital.
Boshtok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boshtok is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Digital! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok scores with a nice strike.
Boshtok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boshtok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Digital throws a leg kick but Boshtok moved away.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Boshtok blocks the leg kick.
Boshtok lands with a right hand.
Digital scores with a hook.
Digital does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boshtok looks to score with a jab to the body but Digital is just out of range.
Boshtok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Digital counters with a nice uppercut.
Digital misses with an uppercut
and Boshtok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Digital's knee momentarily.
Boshtok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Digital finds it's way round the side to connect with Boshtok's head.
A slow jab from Digital misses its intended target.
Boshtok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Boshtok lands.
Bobby Digital is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boshtok misses with a body shot.
Boshtok misses with a body shot
and Digital counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Digital on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Digital. Boshtok shrugs it off though. #T2#
Boshtok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Digital misses.
Digital listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boshtok throws a jab but it's blocked by Digital.
Nice straight punches there by Boshtok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boshtok.
Digital throws a combination that misses
and Boshtok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boshtok misses the shot to the body.
Boshtok checks a leg kick.
As Digital backs away, Boshtok returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bobby Digital seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boshtok ducks right into an uppercut from Digital.
A big right from Boshtok misses.
A jab from Digital misses.
Boshtok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Digital.
Boshtok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Digital uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boshtok.
Digital uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boshtok.
A jab from Boshtok misses.
Digital slips under a jab.
Digital looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boshtok scores with a push kick.
Boshtok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Digital was well out of range. Poor timing from Boshtok.
Boshtok misses with a kick to the body.
Digital slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Digital scores with a hook to the body. Boshtok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Digital scores with a nice head shot.
Digital takes a swing at Boshtok's ribcage but misses.
Digital uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boshtok.#T4#
Boshtok feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Digital's calf.
Boshtok avoids the body shot from Digital.
#CL2#
Digital rushes Boshtok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Digital lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Digital swings wildly with an uppercut but Boshtok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boshtok blocks an uppercut.
Boshtok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boshtok tries to work over Digital's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boshtok lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Boshtok.
Digital has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boshtok lands a hook that snaps the head of Digital backwards.
Boshtok lands a left hand.
Boshtok has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Digital avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Digital.
Digital misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boshtok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Digital or not.
Digital misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boshtok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuri Boshtok will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boshtok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Digital.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Digital! But no joy.
Digital tries to move into range but Boshtok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Digital lands with a good body shot.
Yuri Boshtok is winning the standup battle so far.
Boshtok throws a big shot that misses.
Boshtok throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#
Digital is rocked!
Digital looks to clinch
and Boshtok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boshtok cracks Digital with a right hand to the side of the head.
Digital is still on wobbly legs! Can Boshtok finish him?
and Boshtok counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Digital! He's just covering up as Boshtok starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Boshtok!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuri Boshtok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
T171 Olympics Round 1.2
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1#
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but Boshtok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boshtok misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
McGuire closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boshtok quickly recovers to half guard.
Boshtok is staying active underneath McGuire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGuire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boshtok is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Boshtok controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGuire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boshtok with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McGuire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshtok manages to get to full guard.
Boshtok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Boshtok working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
McGuire chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
McGuire is in close to Boshtok's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boshtok trying to control the position.
Boshtok has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGuire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boshtok looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Boshtok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boshtok tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
McGuire scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Boshtok looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Boshtok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4##SUB#
Boshtok looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Boshtok.
Boshtok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boshtok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boshtok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd McGuire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
Boshtok scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt
and Boshtok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boshtok moves out of range of the body kick.
Boshtok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire motions for Boshtok to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
McGuire gets caught flat footed, as Boshtok shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a triangle here but Boshtok uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boyd McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuire taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
McGuire is trying to improve his position.
McGuire struggling a bit here.
Boshtok scoring with punches from side control.
McGuire is trying to improve his position.
Boshtok working the ground and pound.
McGuire is looking to reverse the position.
Boshtok working the head with strikes. #T2#
McGuire is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Check out the look on Boshtok's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McGuire takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boshtok working the ground and pound.
Boshtok lands some shots froms side control.
Boshtok misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McGuire avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Boshtok.
McGuire tries to buck Boshtok off but Boshtok is having none of it.#T3#
McGuire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boshtok gets full guard.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boshtok works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire with a nice head shot there.
Boshtok keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
Boshtok seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boshtok 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#
Boshtok 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.
McGuire gets back to full guard.
#T4#
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Boshtok got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boshtok has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
Boshtok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a triangle but Boshtok pushes his legs off easily.
Boshtok advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Boshtok there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire takes a swing at Boshtok's ribcage but misses.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Boshtok's leg. Boshtok is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire throws the left hand but Boshtok avoids the punch easily.
McGuire slips a straight right by Boshtok.
McGuire jabs Boshtok right on the nose. Boshtok blinks but takes it well.
Boshtok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boshtok.
Boshtok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boshtok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGuire defends well and Boshtok ends up having to push McGuire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boshtok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boshtok wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Boshtok throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Boshtok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boshtok throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Boshtok throws a counter high kick but McGuire was just alert enough to avoid it.
A cross from Boshtok lands.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Boshtok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boshtok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boshtok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boshtok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Boshtok.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Boshtok. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boshtok avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Boshtok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGuire throws a head kick but Boshtok moves out of range.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Boshtok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Boshtok.
Boshtok ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Boshtok appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boshtok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boshtok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire thumps Boshtok with a low kick.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boshtok.
Good exchange - Boshtok coming out on top.
Boshtok goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Boshtok takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Boshtok looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boshtok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boshtok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Boshtok saw that one coming.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boshtok has time to react.
Boshtok connects with a looping right hand.
Boshtok looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Boshtok is looking to counter with a body kick.
Boshtok slips under a jab.
Boshtok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Boshtok counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.
Boshtok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Boshtok.
#T4#
Boshtok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boshtok was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Boshtok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boshtok misses with a looping right.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but Boshtok shows good takedown defense.
Boshtok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Boshtok throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
Boshtok's corner calls for a 1-2. Boshtok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Boshtok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boshtok 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Boshtok!
Yuri Boshtok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
T167 ITFL Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Boshtok misses with a lunging right hand
and Wonha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wonha misses with a body shot.
Wonha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Wonha has Boshtok up against the cage in a clinch.
Wonha stalling.
Wonha lands a good knee to the midsection. Boshtok won't want to take too many of those.
Boshtok throws a head punch that misses.
Wonha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boshtok tries to throw a body punch but Wonha avoids it by throwing Boshtok back against the cage.
Wonha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boshtok in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Boshtok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wonha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boshtok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Wonha instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wonha obliges.
Boshtok has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boshtok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Wonha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boshtok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wonha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wonha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boshtok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boshtok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Wonha has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wonha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boshtok avoids it.
Wonha lands a left hand.
Boshtok jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wonha walks away with a smile on his face. Boshtok gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wonha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boshtok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Wonha with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Boshtok. Beautiful body shot.
Boshtok scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wonha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boshtok.
Nice uppercut there from Boshtok.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wonha misses with a leg kick.
Boshtok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wonha avoids it.
Incheol Wonha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonha moves out of range as Boshtok throws a body kick.
Wonha jabs Boshtok right on the nose. Boshtok blinks but takes it well.
Wonha misses the shot to the body.
Wonha just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBoshtok.#CL2#
Wonha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Boshtok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wonha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wonha lands a knee to the body.
Boshtok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wonha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wonha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boshtok in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wonha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boshtok blocks it with crossed arms.
Wonha looking to slow down the pace here.
Boshtok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wonha missing with knees to the body.
Boshtok is trying to pull guard but Wonha has him pressed against the cage.
Wonha crunches a lovely knee into Boshtok's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wonha.
Boshtok misses with a punch to the body.
Wonha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boshtok tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wonha just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Boshtok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wonha swings for the body but Boshtok moves out of range.
Boshtok half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Wonha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonha fails to land with a series of punches.
Wonha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wonha scores with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boshtok checks a leg kick.
Wonha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boshtok's calf.
Wonha missing with a left hand there. Boshtok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wonha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wonha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boshtok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Incheol Wonha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wonha is looking to slow Boshtok down with leg kicks.
Wonha throws a leg kick but Boshtok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Boshtok misses its intended target.
Boshtok blocks a leg kick.
Wonha slips a straight right by Boshtok.
Boshtok lands with a good body shot.
Boshtok throws a head kick but Wonha moves out of range.
Boshtok looks to land a right hand but Wonha moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha misses with a shot to the body
and Boshtok counters with a body kick that stops Wonha in his tracks momentarily.
Wonha swings for the body but Boshtok moves out of range.
Boshtok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boshtok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Wonha just misses with a punch to the body.
Wonha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Wonha does no damage.
Boshtok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wonha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boshtok rather than just go for the knockout.
Boshtok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wonha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boshtok.
Wonha connects with a solid leg kick.
Wonha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boshtok 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.#CL2#
Wonha clinches up with Boshtok and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Boshtok managing to block the knees to the body from Wonha.
Wonha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boshtok misses with a body punch.
Boshtok working aggressively here.
Boshtok tries to throw a body punch but Wonha avoids it by throwing Boshtok back against the cage.
Wonha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Boshtok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boshtok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Wonha misses.
Wonha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Wonha misses.
Wonha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wonha works Boshtok's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Wonha wants to clinch up but Boshtok keeps it at a distance.
Wonha misses with a body shot.
Wonha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boshtok tries to land a front kick but Wonha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boshtok's corner calls for a 1-2. Boshtok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wonha stuns Boshtok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wonha blocks a low kick nicely.
Wonha scores with the left hand. Boshtok knows he should have avoided that one.
Boshtok throws a hook to the side of Wonha's head but Wonha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wonha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wonha ducks under a wild hook from Boshtok.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boshtok.
#T4#
Boshtok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wonha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boshtok throws a shot from downtown. Wonha moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Wonha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boshtok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wonha finds it's way round the side to connect with Boshtok's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wonha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Wonha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wonha.
Wonha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wonha missing with a left hand there. Boshtok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wonha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Incheol Wonha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Boshtok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wonha looks to land a body kick but Boshtok moved away.
Wonha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boshtok misses the shot to the body.
Wonha throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wonha connects with a body shot that sends Boshtok's belly button to the back.
Wonha blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha looks to score with a jab to the body but Boshtok is just out of range.
Wonha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boshtok.
Boshtok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wonha.
Wonha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Wonha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wonha.
Boshtok avoids the body shot from Wonha.
Boshtok misses with a straight left.
Boshtok walks into a straight right hand from Wonha.#ROC2#
Boshtok is rocked!
Wonha tries to clinch but Boshtok is having none of it.
It looked like Boshtok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boshtok throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Boshtok coming out on top.
Wonha connects with a body shot that sends Boshtok's belly button to the back.
Boshtok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wonha tries to counter with a clinch but Boshtok shakes him off and moves away.
Yuri Boshtok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boshtok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wonha. That's going to slow Boshtok down.
Wonha connects with an inside leg kick.
Wonha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boshtok swings widly with a right hand
and Wonha counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wonha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boshtok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Incheol Wonha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wonha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boshtok.
Wonha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boshtok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boshtok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wonha scores with a one two! Boshtok had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Wonha connects with a leg kick. Boshtok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wonha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wonha avoids a kick to the body.
Wonha flicks out a counter leg kick but Boshtok steps away.
Boshtok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boshtok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wonha.
Wonha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wonha scores with a shot to the body.
Wonha throws a head kick but Boshtok moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boshtok.
Wonha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boshtok.
Boshtok is looking to slow Wonha down with leg kicks. #T4#
Wonha throws a chopping leg kick but Boshtok manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boshtok takes a swing at Wonha's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wonha! But no joy.
Boshtok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wonha counters with an outside leg kick.
Boshtok walks into a straight right hand from Wonha.
Wonha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Incheol Wonha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wonha lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonha is looking to clinch.
Boshtok avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boshtok is looking to counter punch.
Boshtok lands with a cross.
Boshtok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Incheol Wonha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wonha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Incheol Wonha!
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T164
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Boshtok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Boshtok keeps Alvarez at a distance using the push kick.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Boshtok slips the punch.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Boshtok counters with a nice leg kick.
Boshtok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boshtok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick
letting Boshtok counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Boshtok there.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Boshtok's shoulder, as Boshtok tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Boshtok.
Boshtok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been hearing reports that Boshtok has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Boshtok.
Michael Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick
and Boshtok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Boshtok counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick
and Boshtok counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boshtok scores with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Boshtok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boshtok looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped Boshtok's head back.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Boshtok scores with a punch to the head.
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Boshtok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Boshtok scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boshtok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boshtok checks a leg kick.
Boshtok throws a chopping leg kick but Alvarez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boshtok scores with a decent looking hook.
Boshtok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez throws a push kick but Boshtok slaps the foot to one side.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Boshtok.
Alvarez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boshtok counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Boshtok avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Boshtok.
A low kick from Alvarez is predictable there
and Boshtok counters with a stiff right hand.
Boshtok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boshtok is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boshtok.
Boshtok is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Boshtok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boshtok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boshtok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Boshtok.
Donk. Boshtok catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Alvarez walks into a straight right hand from Boshtok.#T4#
Alvarez slips under a jab from Boshtok.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boshtok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez walks into a straight right hand from Boshtok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Boshtok ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boshtok throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Boshtok checks the leg kick.
Boshtok appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boshtok.
Boshtok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Boshtok with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok dominated that round.
That's time! Boshtok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boshtok checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alvarez cracks Boshtok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boshtok scores with a body shot.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Boshtok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Boshtok tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boshtok moves out of range of the body kick.
Boshtok connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvarez misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boshtok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Boshtok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boshtok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Boshtok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boshtok. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Boshtok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boshtok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Boshtok throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Boshtok lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boshtok. #T2#
Alvarez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Boshtok tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Boshtok slips under a jab from Alvarez.
An attempted straight right counter from Boshtok misses the target.
Yuri Boshtok is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boshtok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Boshtok is having none of it.
As Alvarez backs away, Boshtok returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boshtok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvarez - the referee stops the clock and Boshtok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvarez. Boshtok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Boshtok.
Alvarez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boshtok blocks it well.
Alvarez lands a leg kick that knocks Boshtok off balance momentarily.#T3#
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Boshtok finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Boshtok throws a head kick that misses.
Boshtok throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Boshtok counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boshtok.
A bone on bone clash there as Boshtok blocks the leg kick.
Boshtok throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
Alvarez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Boshtok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boshtok's head.#T4#
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Boshtok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boshtok moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boshtok's sensitive parts.
Alvarez looks to throw a body kick
and Boshtok counters with a stiff right hand.
Boshtok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Boshtok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boshtok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alvarez throws a jab when Boshtok was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Boshtok misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Boshtok tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body kick.
Boshtok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boshtok really felt that one!
Boshtok pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range and Boshtok settles back down.
Alvarez tries a quick counter leg kick but Boshtok is wise to it.
Boshtok blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
It looked like Boshtok was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvarez.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Boshtok avoids it.
Boshtok is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boshtok throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a nice body kick.
Boshtok lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Boshtok misses with a body kick.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boshtok. Boshtok obviously looking to wear him down.
Boshtok scores with a nice right hand.
Alvarez throws a hook but Boshtok blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boshtok lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boshtok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Boshtok throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez is looking to slow Boshtok down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarez.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Alvarez misses with the body kick
and Boshtok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez looks to throw a body kick
and Boshtok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Boshtok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boshtok tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
Boshtok thows a body kick. Alvarez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alvarez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Boshtok.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez tries to work over Boshtok's front leg with a kick but Boshtok checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boshtok.#T3#
Alvarez throws a nice head kick!
Boshtok avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvarez.
Boshtok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boshtok feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boshtok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boshtok manages to avoid it.
Boshtok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boshtok.
Boshtok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Boshtok counters with a shoot takedown. Alvarez fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Alvarez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Boshtok has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Boshtok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Boshtok throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Boshtok.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Alvarez thuds a left hand into Boshtok's body.
Alvarez throws a front kick aimed at Boshtok's knee but Boshtok avoids it well.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boshtok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boshtok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michael Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuri Boshtok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Alvarez.
I think Boshtok 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Boshtok!
Yuri Boshtok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Michael Alvarez had this to say: 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Event:
T159 Rubin vs Beck
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Boshtok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Boshtok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boshtok down.
Boshtok throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Boshtok looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
Jokinen counters with a body kick.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Boshtok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boshtok. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Boshtok does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boshtok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Boshtok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ode Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen takes a swing at Boshtok's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target. #T1#
Boshtok throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Boshtok tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen defending well as Boshtok loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen shoots in but Boshtok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jokinen as he jumps to the side.
Boshtok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick.
Boshtok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boshtok under the eye.
Boshtok avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
#T2#
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boshtok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boshtok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boshtok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boshtok feinted with a counter takedown.
Boshtok misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen works Boshtok's body with a nice hook.
Boshtok looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jokinen sprawls well. Jokinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boshtok gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Jokinen throws a right and a left that Boshtok avoids nicely.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Boshtok.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Boshtok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Boshtok.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boshtok cracks Jokinen with a good jab.
Jokinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boshtok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Boshtok.
Boshtok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jokinen throws a jab when Boshtok was well out of range.
Jokinen scores with a nice head shot.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Boshtok avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Jokinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Boshtok. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Jokinen throws a hook but Boshtok avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boshtok counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jokinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boshtok's head.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Boshtok moved out of range.
Boshtok throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jokinen throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Boshtok counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boshtok.
We've been hearing that Boshtok has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Boshtok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boshtok's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boshtok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jokinen looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Boshtok distracts Jokinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jokinen controls Boshtok momentarily but Boshtok frees himself.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok 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.
Boshtok looking to pass the guard.
Boshtok chips away with some ground and pound.
Boshtok is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully. #T2#
Boshtok is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Boshtok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok passes Jokinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boshtok is nestled in close to Jokinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jokinen is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok winds up and cracks Jokinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen is looking to control Boshtok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working. #T3#
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard but Boshtok has mounted him!
Jokinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Boshtok has a good base and remains in mount.
Jokinen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Boshtok is very close to passing his half guard.
Boshtok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boshtok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jokinen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boshtok.
Boshtok chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok is in close to Jokinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boshtok is working Jokinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Boshtok is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen 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.
Boshtok with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boshtok looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boshtok manages to avoid it.
Boshtok throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boshtok checks a leg kick.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Boshtok misses
and Boshtok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Boshtok off balance momentarily.
Boshtok fails with the takedown.#T1#
Boshtok connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boshtok's sensitive parts.
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Boshtok didn't see that one coming.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boshtok.
Boshtok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen misses with a two punch combination.
Boshtok fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jokinen just manages to avoid it.
Boshtok moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen takes a swing at Boshtok's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Boshtok avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boshtok.#T2#
Boshtok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Boshtok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boshtok. Jokinen shrugs it off though.
Boshtok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jokinen is able to avoid easily.
Boshtok looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
Jokinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Boshtok.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boshtok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Boshtok tries for a takedown but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Boshtok misses. #T3#
Jokinen stalks Boshtok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boshtok's face. Boshtok staggers backwards, shaken.
Boshtok misses with a low kick.
Jokinen throws a low kick but Boshtok moves out of range easily.
Boshtok attempts a counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it well and moves away.
Boshtok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Boshtok throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boshtok.
Boshtok blocks the body kick.
Boshtok just misses with a punch to the body.
Boshtok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Boshtok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boshtok throws a big shot that misses.
Boshtok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boshtok but Boshtok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Boshtok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jokinen jabs Boshtok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Jokinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boshtok.
Boshtok slips a jab from Jokinen.
Boshtok misses with a hook
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jokinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boshtok.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ode Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen!
Ode Jokinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
USFC 113
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Blye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boshtok avoids it really well and circles away.
Blye misses with a looping left.
Boshtok wants to counter the offense by Blye and move into the clinch position.
Blye takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blye tries to clinch but Boshtok moves out of range.
Blye slips a jab from Boshtok.
Boshtok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blye tries to move into range but Boshtok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blye scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blye misses with a hook
letting Boshtok counter with a right hand.
Boshtok takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
Boshtok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blye doesn't manage to clinch there - Boshtok circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boshtok! But no joy.
Boshtok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blye shoots in for a double leg but Boshtok sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blye misses with a low kick.
Blye tries a head kick but it misses.
Boshtok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blye appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blye throws an overhand right that lands on Boshtok's shoulder, as Boshtok tries to avoid the shot.
Blye lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2##TD2#
Boshtok drives through with a takedown into Blye's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Blye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boshtok.
Blye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Blye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blye is keeping the position for now.
Blye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Blye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blye working a defensive guard but Boshtok manages to pass into side control anyway.
Blye is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Blye is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boshtok off and has taken his back!#T3#
Blye lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Boshtok covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Blye has Boshtok flattened out and is raining down punches. #ROC#
Boshtok is rocked!
Boshtok is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Blye off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Blye is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Boshtok is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Blye!
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Event:
USFC 108
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Junior.
Boshtok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Junior misses with a hook.
Junior misses with a hook. Boshtok ducked under it nicely.
Junior throws a solid leg kick but Boshtok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Junior.
Boshtok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boshtok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Junior clinches with his opponent.
Junior landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
I was talking to Boshtok's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Junior working aggressively here.
#BC#
Boshtok breaks the clinch.
Boshtok throws an overhand right that lands on Junior's shoulder, as Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Boshtok lands a really nice looking cross but Junior seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boshtok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Boshtok is just out of range.
It looked like Boshtok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Junior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boshtok on the side of the head.
Junior dodges the punch combination from Boshtok.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boshtok misses with a looping left.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Junior tries to clinch but Boshtok is having none of it.
Boshtok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boshtok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Junior.#CL2#
Junior forces Boshtok back against the cage and clinches.
Junior pushes off an throws an elbow but Boshtok leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boshtok avoids the elbow strike from Junior, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Boshtok.
With the fighters up against the cage, Junior throws an elbow but misses.
Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Boshtok.
Boshtok digs a right hand into Junior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Junior's gas tank. #T2#
Junior pushes off an throws an elbow but Boshtok leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Junior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Boshtok gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Junior controlling the position.
Junior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok is working Junior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Junior holds on and takes a little breather.
Boshtok throwing strikes from guard but Junior blocks nicely.
Boshtok working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Junior trying to control the position here. #T3#
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Junior pulls Boshtok in close to prevent any damage.
Boshtok with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Junior.
A little feinted left hand from Boshtok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boshtok catches Junior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boshtok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Junior is out of range.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boshtok throws the kick towards the body but Junior avoids it.
Boshtok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Junior darts in and clinches Boshtok up against the cage.
Junior tries a knee to the head but Boshtok blocks it.
Junior landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Junior lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC#
Boshtok breaks from the clinch.
Junior connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boshtok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Junior.
Junior throws out a loose jab but Boshtok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boshtok is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Junior dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Boshtok misses the target.
Boshtok walks into a jab.
Boshtok throws a jab when Junior was well out of range.
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Boshtok pushes him off.
Boshtok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Junior's hands.
Junior scoring well with a low kick there.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Junior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Junior lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boshtok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Boshtok.
Boshtok throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Junior is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Junior is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boshtok is keeping busy.#T1#
Boshtok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Boshtok pushes Junior back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Junior working Boshtok over with knees to the body.
Boshtok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boshtok.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boshtok.
Junior taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boshtok.
Junior lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuri Boshtok has been cut.
A short right from Boshtok on the inside.
Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neymar Junior seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Junior as Boshtok tries to tie him up.
Junior missing with knees to the body.
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike from Junior.
Junior misses with an elbow over the top.
Junior lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Junior. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boshtok struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
Junior throws an elbow that misses.
Boshtok tries to throw a body punch but Junior avoids it by throwing Boshtok back against the cage.
Boshtok lands a body punch.
Boshtok being controlled against the cage.
Junior lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Junior lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Boshtok on the inside.
Boshtok tries to throw a body punch but Junior avoids it by throwing Boshtok back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boshtok as Junior tries to tie him up.
Boshtok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boshtok lands with a short shot to the head.
Boshtok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boshtok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boshtok avoids a wild elbow strike from Junior.#T3#
Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Junior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boshtok is leaning against Junior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Boshtok avoids the damage to the body.
Boshtok gets through Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boshtok trying to stall but Junior improves his position.
Junior pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Junior prevents a body shot from Boshtok.
Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Junior avoiding damage.
Boshtok tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boshtok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Junior comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Boshtok manages to break the clinch.
Boshtok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Junior throws out a counter right but Boshtok avoids it with no problem.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boshtok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Junior lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Junior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neymar Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Junior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boshtok throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Junior.
Boshtok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Junior.
Junior avoids a kick to the body.
Junior feints a counter leg kick.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior cracks the inside of Boshtok's front leg.
Neymar Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Junior slips a jab from Boshtok.
Junior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boshtok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Boshtok pushes Junior away with a front kick.#CL2#
Junior moves into range and clinches up with Boshtok.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Junior just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boshtok's brow.
Nice elbow from Junior.
Junior misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Boshtok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boshtok avoids a wild elbow strike from Junior.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boshtok scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boshtok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boshtok blocks the elbow strike.
Boshtok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boshtok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Junior throws an elbow that misses.
Junior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boshtok struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
Boshtok dodges an elbow strike from Junior.
Boshtok managing to block the knees to the body from Junior.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike from Junior.
#T1#
Junior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boshtok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Junior leaning against his opponent.
Boshtok tries to throw a body punch but Junior avoids it by throwing Boshtok back against the cage.
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike.
Junior wants to stall.
Junior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boshtok's face.
Boshtok is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Junior to keep the fight standing.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boshtok avoids the elbow strike from Junior, against the cage.
Boshtok tries to circle away but Junior has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Junior just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boshtok's brow.
Boshtok is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Junior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Junior misses with an elbow over the top.
Boshtok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boshtok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boshtok lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boshtok.
Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Boshtok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior prevents a body shot from Boshtok.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boshtok misses with a punch to the body.
Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boshtok throws a head punch that misses.
Junior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hand to the body from Boshtok.
Junior blocks a body shot from Boshtok.
Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boshtok cracks Junior with a nice body shot.
Boshtok struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
Boshtok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Junior smiles and moves away.
Boshtok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boshtok drops down looking for a counter takedown but Junior sprawls and moves away.
Junior wants to clinch up but Boshtok keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boshtok lands a glancing blow to the side of Junior's head.
Boshtok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Junior is out of range.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boshtok changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boshtok connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Junior walks into a stiff left hand from Boshtok.
Boshtok throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Neymar Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boshtok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Junior.
Junior throws a looping overhand right but Boshtok ducks down to avoid it.
And Boshtok counters with a quick kick to the body but Junior blocks it.
A combination from Junior does no damage.
It looked like Boshtok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boshtok.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Junior.
Boshtok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boshtok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior lunges at Boshtok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boshtok's hand.
Boshtok throws the left hand but Junior avoids the punch easily.
Junior 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.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Boshtok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junior scores with a jab to the jaw.
Junior lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Neymar Junior just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boshtok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Boshtok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boshtok throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boshtok misses with a body kick.
Junior has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boshtok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boshtok.
Decent striking displayed by Junior there.#CL2#
Junior clinches up with Boshtok and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
Boshtok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Boshtok breaks from the clinch.
Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boshtok. Boshtok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Junior lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Junior misses with a low kick.
Junior jabs Boshtok right on the nose. Boshtok blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Boshtok is rocked!
Junior connects with a body shot that sends Boshtok's belly button to the back.
Oh Boshtok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Junior finds it's way through Boshtok's defenses. #CL2#
Junior gets a clinch.
Boshtok throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
Junior blocks an uppercut.
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boshtok.
Boshtok lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Junior.
Boshtok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Junior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boshtok blocks the elbow strike.
Boshtok misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boshtok drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boshtok is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Boshtok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boshtok seems to have got his legs back now.
Junior is struggling to control the position.
Junior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boshtok misses with the head strike.
Boshtok blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Junior.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boshtok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boshtok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Boshtok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boshtok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boshtok has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boshtok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boshtok. #T3#
Boshtok avoids the elbow strike from Junior, against the cage.
#BC#
Boshtok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior throws a hook but Boshtok avoids it easily.
Boshtok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boshtok has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Junior.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Junior lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boshtok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boshtok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boshtok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior loads up on a big right hand but Boshtok slips the punch.
Boshtok connects with a jab.
Boshtok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Boshtok.
Boshtok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Junior misses with a body shot.
Junior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boshtok.#T4#
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Boshtok works Junior's body with a nice hook.
Boshtok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Boshtok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Junior's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boshtok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Junior scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boshtok misses with a double jab
and Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Junior misses the jab.
Junior connects with a body shot that sends Boshtok's belly button to the back.
Junior throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Junior throws a solid leg kick but Boshtok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Neymar Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boshtok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Boshtok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Junior lunges at Boshtok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boshtok's hand.
Junior feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boshtok's calf.
Boshtok throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Boshtok feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boshtok connects with a couple of short punches.
Boshtok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boshtok trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Junior is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boshtok throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boshtok throws a big elbow that misses.
Boshtok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boshtok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Junior tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boshtok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Junior has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Boshtok closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Junior quickly recovers to half guard.
Junior wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
Yuri Boshtok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Junior moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boshtok won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
Boshtok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junior trying to control the position.
Boshtok throws a big right hand that misses.
Junior controls Boshtok momentarily but Boshtok frees himself.
Boshtok stands up over Junior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Boshtok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Junior has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Boshtok feints and as Junior raises his hands in defense, Boshtok changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yuri Boshtok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boshtok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boshtok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boshtok's guard. #REVB#
Boshtok has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Junior wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Boshtok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
Junior passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Neymar Junior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Boshtok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Junior seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Boshtok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Junior has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neymar Junior! Neymar Junior retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Neymar Junior thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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