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Event:
HFC 281 Satan vs Garrison
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Boulder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zeus stuffs the takedown attempt from Boulder. Boulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Zeus digs a good hook to Boulder's body.
Boulder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zeuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloppy strikes from Zeus. Those never looked like landing.
Zeus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boulder.
Zeus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boulder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boulder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeus fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boulder. Zeus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zeus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boulder.
Boulder seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Frank Boulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zeus counters with a nice uppercut.
Zeus moves out of range as Boulder strikes.#T1#
Zeus 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.
Boulder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boulder throws a big shot that misses.
Boulder goes for a double leg but Zeus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zeus continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zeus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boulder is breathing heavily.
Zeus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zeus there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Zeus has knocked Boulder down with a huge combo! Zeus steps away and waves a wobbly Boulder back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Boulder is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Boulder has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeus fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Boulder square on the jaw! Damn, Boulder is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christopher Zeus!
Our winner, Christopher Zeus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HFC 275 Viceroy vs Fame
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Hammet lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Frank Boulder has been cut.
Boulder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammet defending well as Boulder loads up on a big left hand.
Boulder misses with a hook. Hammet ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Hammet as he connects with a hook.
Boulder throws a leg kick but Hammet sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've been informed that Boulder 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.
Good exchange - Boulder coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Gordon Hammet has been cut.
Boulder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boulder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boulder looks to land a combination but Hammet avoids it well.
Boulder avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD#
Hammet steps into range and cracks Boulder with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Boulder flops backwards and Hammet dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Boulder is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammet forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hammet is looking for a kimura here.
Hammet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Hammet seems to be looking for submissions.
Hammet throwing shots but Boulder is blocking nicely.
Hammet looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boulder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've been hearing that Hammet has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Hammet in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Boulder tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hammet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Hammet!
An intense looking Gordon Hammet took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'As some knew, I said that if I couldn't get a title I would retire, I tried but I can't compete at the highest level anymore. Kudos to the champ Justin Lewis who caught me good, I'm happy about my fight tonight but it was my last. Thanks for the support everybody, I did all that for the fans, you're'.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 80
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Boulder darts in looking for a takedown but Rasputin gets double underhooks and turns Boulder into the cage.
Boulder shoots in but Rasputin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rasputin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rasputin slaps away a takedown attempt from Boulder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Boulder.
Boulder fails with a takedown attempt.
Boulder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boulder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rasputin's waist but Rasputin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boulder off to one side. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rasputin enables Boulder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rasputin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rasputin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boulder manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rasputin.
Boulder wants to stand and escape but Rasputin is having none of it. #T1#
Rasputin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rasputin preventing the sweep.
Rasputin stays in close to Boulder's body and controls the position.
Rasputin tries to stand but Boulder is controlling from the bottom.
Boulder keeping full guard, as Rasputin tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boulder wants to control but Rasputin passes easily into half guard.
Rasputin wants to stand but Boulder has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boulder is trying to stand.
Boulder is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rasputin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boulder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boulder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boulder.
Rasputin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Boulder has been cut.
Boulder shoots and misses
and Rasputin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Rasputin misses its intended target.
Rasputin slaps away a takedown attempt from Boulder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rasputin misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Rasputin.
Boulder is aggressively charging in as Rasputin backs up avoiding any damage. Rasputin tosses out a jab and Boulder runs right into it face first! Boulder is out cold! Rasputin dropped down on all fours and is barking in Boulder's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin!
After winning the bout, Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin 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:
HFC 267 Frozen Time
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Boulder throws an overhand right that lands on Kuhula's shoulder, as Kuhula tries to avoid the shot.
Boulder shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuhula sprawls well. He's pushed Boulder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuhula as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Boulder has been cut.
Boulder misses with a double jab
and Kuhula counters with a nice body shot. #KD2#
Kuhula lands a big right hand that sends Boulder crashing to the mat! Kuhula stays standing though and waves Boulder back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuhula misses with a double jab.
#KD2#
Kuhula lands a left and a right that send Boulder crashing to the mat, dazed. Kuhula thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Boulder is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Kuhula.
Oh Boulder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Kuhula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boulder seems to have got his legs back now.
Boulder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been told by Boulder's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boulder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuhula.
Kuhula throws a nice looking combination but Boulder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Boulder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Kuhula misses.
The fighters circling - Kuhula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boulder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boulder moves out of range of the strikes.
Boulder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuhula on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Tonothan Kuhula has been cut.#T1##TD2#
Boulder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuhula postures up in Boulder's guard and throws a big left but Boulder blocks it.
Kuhula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boulder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuhula is controlling him.
Kuhula wants to control from the top but Boulder keeps moving.
Kuhula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuhula wants to get up but he can't break Boulder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boulder keeping full guard, as Kuhula tries to pass. #SU2#
Kuhula stands and steps away. Boulder gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boulder or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuhula, which made it look bad. #T2#
Boulder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boulder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuhula counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuhula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boulder.
Kuhula misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boulder misses with a straight left.
Boulder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuhula avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuhula clobbers Boulder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Kuhula finds it's target.
Kuhula is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Boulder tries to land a front kick but Kuhula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boulder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuhula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Kuhula with a jab.
Kuhula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boulder.
Boulder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuhula.
Kuhula might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuhula lands a jab to the nose.
Boulder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuhula.
Kuhula fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boulder moves out of range as Kuhula strikes.
Boulder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuhula has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boulder shoots in and drives through. Kuhula sprawls well.
Boulder looks to land a right hand but Kuhula moved out of range.
Kuhula swinging wildly here.
Kuhula shoots for a double leg takedown but Boulder sprawls well. He's pushed Kuhula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
No joy there for Kuhula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boulder shoots in for a takedown but Kuhula shows good takedown defense.
Kuhula is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boulder had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slow jab from Kuhula misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boulder lands with a nice body kick.
Kuhula looks winded!
Kuhula scores with a three punch combo!
Boulder looks to throw the jab but Kuhula is out of range.
Kuhula looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuhula stuffs the takedown attempt from Boulder. Boulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kuhula as Boulder shoots in.
Boulder fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boulder tries to bum rush Kuhula with a series of wild strikes but Kuhula uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boulder tries to land a front kick but Kuhula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Boulder gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulder lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonothan Kuhula dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boulder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boulder dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuhula sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Kuhula 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.
Boulder is looking to stand back up but Kuhula counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boulder. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuhula not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuhula looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boulder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kuhula thows a huge punch but Boulder dodges it nicely.
Kuhula thows a huge punch but Boulder dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuhula.
Boulder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kuhula is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boulder sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuhula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boulder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuhula looks to land a strike but Boulder avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Kuhula wants to pass the guard but Boulder is keeping the position.
Kuhula pushes down on Boulder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boulder preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kuhula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boulder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuhula.
Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuhula missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuhula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuhula trying to control from Boulder's half guard. Boulder has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kuhula trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuhula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuhula trying to move into half guard but instead Boulder has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kuhula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boulder.
Kuhula wants to stand and escape but Boulder is having none of it. #SUB#
Boulder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuhula is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuhula has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kuhula advances position into side control!#T3#
Boulder on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kuhula is trying to get an arm triangle but Boulder is defending well.
Tonothan Kuhula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boulder wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kuhula throws an elbow but Boulder slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kuhula lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Kuhula stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Boulder looks for a takedown but Kuhula sprawls well.
Kuhula scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boulder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuhula tries to avoid it but Boulder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuhula to the ground. Kuhula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuhula fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boulder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boulder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boulder throws an overhand right that lands on Kuhula's shoulder, as Kuhula tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Kuhula lands a big right hand that sends Boulder crashing to the mat! Kuhula stays standing though and waves Boulder back to his feet!
Boulder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boulder darts in looking for a takedown but Kuhula gets double underhooks and turns Boulder into the cage.
Boulder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuhula.
Boulder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonothan Kuhula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuhula throws an overhand right that drops Boulder like a sack of potatoes! Kuhula dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonothan Kuhula!
Tonothan Kuhula managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 8$), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC 264 Feel Good
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Boulder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boulder backing up. Boulder nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
Thoreson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frank Boulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Boulder misses.
Boulder looks for the body kick but Thoreson saw that one coming.
Boulder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoreson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Thoreson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boulder's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thoreson passes Boulder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boulder is trying to maintain the position but Thoreson is very close to passing his half guard.
Thoreson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thoreson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Thoreson is pressing down on Boulder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boulder is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thoreson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boulder pushes Thoreson off looking to stand but Thoreson dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Thoreson seems content to control.
Thoreson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
More stalling from Thoreson.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boulder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoreson manages to avoid it.
Thoreson wants to counter the offense by Boulder and move into the clinch position.
Boulder shoots in for a takedown but Thoreson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Boulder there.
Boulder misses with a takedown attempt
and Thoreson counters with a two punch combo.
Boulder misses with a body shot
and Thoreson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Boulder misses #TD2#
and Thoreson counters with a shoot takedown. Boulder fights it but they end up in guard.
Thoreson 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#
Thoreson wants to pass the guard but Boulder is keeping the position.
Thoreson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thoreson slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Thoreson 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.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thoreson is pressing down on Boulder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boulder is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thoreson in particular looking to stall.
Thoreson wants to free his trapped foot but Boulder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thoreson moves into full mount! Boulder won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoreson controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Thoreson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Thoreson dives in and scores a takedown into Boulder's guard.
Thoreson 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.
Thoreson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thoreson wants to pass the guard but Boulder is keeping the position.
Boulder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boulder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thoreson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boulder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thoreson counters with a big head kick but Boulder shrugs it off.
Thoreson checks a leg kick nicely.
Thoreson throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Thoreson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thoreson staying calm.
Boulder gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Thoreson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Boulder is in real trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Thoreson controlling the positon.
Boulder tries to escape the position.
Thoreson biding his time, controlling Boulder. #T3#
Thoreson is continuing to stall.
A lull in the action here.
Mats Thoreson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thoreson controlling from the back.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Thoreson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Thoreson. No joy for Boulder on that attempt.
Boulder misses with a takedown
and Thoreson counters with a head kick. That will keep Boulder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thoreson throws a head kick that Boulder semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Boulder has been cut.
Boulder throws a push kick but Thoreson slaps the foot to one side.
Thoreson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thoreson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boulder.
Thoreson wants to counter with a clinch but Boulder pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Thoreson rushes Boulder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boulder tries for a takedown but Thoreson manages to get underhooks.
Boulder wants to break free but Thoreson has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Boulder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thoreson uses from the top position.
Thoreson wants to pass the guard but Boulder is keeping the position.
Thoreson content to stall in guard here.
Thoreson stands and throws Boulder's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Thoreson advances to mount.
Thoreson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Thoreson controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Thoreson 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Thoreson.
Boulder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thoreson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boulder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thoreson is looking to work his way around to Boulder's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3#
Boulder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thoreson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boulder is working to get back to half guard.
Thoreson controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thoreson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Thoreson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mats Thoreson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boulder tries to lock up and control but Thoreson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Thoreson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thoreson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Thoreson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mats Thoreson made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 74
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Drone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boulder.
Drone unleashes a big counter combination but Boulder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice body kick from Boulder.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Drone enables Boulder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Drone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boulder throwing strikes from guard but Drone blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Boulder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boulder chips away with some ground and pound.
Boulder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drone has a closed guard, preventing Boulder from standing up. #SUB2#
Drone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boulder.
Drone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Drone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boulder's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Drone is rocked!
Boulder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Drone is looking for a triangle here but Boulder uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Drone is still in real trouble! Can Boulder finish him?
Drone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drone seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been hearing that Boulder has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Drone struggling a bit here.
Drone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boulder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Boulder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boulder in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Drone looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Boulder turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Boulder!
An out of breath and clearly excited Frank Boulder thanked Cartel Elite Supps for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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