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Event:
Lumpinee 17
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Boner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuller.
Fuller connects with a solid leg kick.
Fuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuller.
Boner misses with a hook.
Fuller lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Boner has been cut.
Boner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boner misses with a body shot
and Boner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Fuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuller misses with a wild combination.
Boner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boner misses with a double jab
and Fuller counters with a left to the body.
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!
Fuller moves out of range as Boner strikes.
Fuller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boner with a body shot.
Boner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boner misses with a right hand
and Fuller finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steve Boner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boner is breathing heavily.
Boner walks into a left hand.
Boner looks to throw the jab but Fuller is out of range.
Boner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boner walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Zion Fuller!
After winning the bout, Zion Fuller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Steve Boner stepped up to the mic, saying 'hes got lucky'.
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Event:
Lumpinee 12
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Boner.
Pasternack tries to clinch but Boner is having none of it.
Pasternack tries to clinch but Boner moves out of range.
Boner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pasternack tries to clinch up.
Boner should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pasternack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Boner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pasternack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boner is looking for the big counter here.
Pasternack blocks a jab.
Pasternack tries to clinch but Boner is having none of it.
Boner throws a body shot but no joy.
Pasternack moves in looking to clinch but Boner pushes him off.
Pasternack tries to clinch there but Boner circles away.
Pasternack seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boner looks to score with a jab to the body but Pasternack is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Boner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pasternack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pasternack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boner misses with a right hand #CL#
and Pasternack moves into the clinch.#T1#
Pasternack can't find room to land a body shot as Boner controls the action.
Pasternack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pasternack wants to stall.
Pasternack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boner or not.
Boner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pasternack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Boner looks winded!
Pasternack wants to stall.
Pasternack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boners head.
A short left from Pasternack.
Boner blocking some punches.
Pasternack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boner backwards.
Pasternack is leaning against Boner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boner tries to break free but Pasternack pushes him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pasternack.
A shot in the inside from Pasternack. #ROC#
Boner is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boner is still on wobbly legs! Can Pasternack finish him?
Boner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pasternack throws a head punch that misses.
Pasternack has a couple of punches blocked by Boner.
Boner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pasternack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boner blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pasternack fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boner.
Boner seems to have recovered his senses.
Pasternack cracks Boner with a nice body shot.#T2#
Pasternack lands a big right hand! Boner is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Pasternack!
Steve Boner spoke after the fight, saying 'hes got lucky'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Boner with a nice cross.
Jakh dodges the punch combination from Boner.
Jakh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boner.
Boner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boner misses the body punch
and Jakh counters with a series of strikes. Boner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jakh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boner should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boner lands with a right hand.
Boner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jakh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jakh tries to clinch there but Boner circles away.
Boner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jakh tries to clinch but Boner is having none of it.
Jakh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boner defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boner swings for the body but Jakh moves out of range.
Boner throws an overhand right that lands on Jakh's shoulder, as Jakh tries to avoid the shot.
Jakh shoots in looking for a takedown. Boner tries to sprawl out of it but Jakh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve Boner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Boner misses with a straight right.
Jakh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jakh slips under a jab from Boner.
Jakh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boner misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jakh.
Boner keeps the fight on the outside.
Boner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jakh counters with a left to the body.
Jakh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jakh avoids the body shot from Boner.
Jakh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jakh is looking to clinch but Boner is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boner! But no joy.
Boner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boner misses with a straight right.
Jakh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jakh momentarily.
Steve Boner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Boner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jakh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pari Jakh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boner as he avoids it easily.
Boner lands with an uppercut that bounces Jakh off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jakh counters with a thumping low kick.
Boner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boner looks winded!
Boner connects with a looping right hand.
Jakh throws a nice looking combination but Boner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boner throws a shot from downtown. Jakh moves away and avoids it.
Jakh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice combination there by Boner.
Boner misses the jab.
Jakh fails with the takedown.
Boner throws a good cross that connects.
Boner scores with the left hand. Jakh knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Jakh moves out of range of the strikes.
Boner lands a nice looking body shot.
Boner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jakh lands with a right hand.
Boner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jakh circles away quickly and effectively.
Jakh doesn't manage to clinch there - Boner circles away.
Boner throws a body shot but no joy.
Jakh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boner is fending him off so far but Jakh persists. Nope, Boner circles away and we're back to standing.
Jakh shoots in but Boner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jakh ducks under a wild hook from Boner.
Jakh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boner's corner calls for a 1-2. Boner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jakh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boner throws out the jab.
Boner darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Boner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Boner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boner missing with a left hand there. Jakh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jakh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Boner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jakh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jakh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boner as he jumps to the side.
Boner scores with a hook to the body. Jakh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boner digs a good hook to Jakh's body.
Boner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jakh.
Jakh tries to clinch up but Boner circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice combination there by Boner.
Jakh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boner backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Boner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pari Jakh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boner looks to land a combination but Jakh avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Boner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boner misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boner. Jakh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jakh slips a jab from Boner.
Boner throws a right hand that misses
and Jakh counters with a nice uppercut.
Boner throws out a loose jab but Jakh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jakh moves away.
Boner takes a swing at Jakh's ribcage but misses.
Boner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boner misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boner is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jakh is defended easily by Boner.
Boner misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Jakh lands a head kick. Boner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boner fails to land with a series of punches.
Jakh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jakh somewhat.
A big left from Boner misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jakh might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Boner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jakh under the eye.
Boner looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakh is just out of range.
Pari Jakh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jakh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boner lands a two punch combo.
Jakh misses with a head kick.
Boner misses with a double jab.
Boner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boner leaves Jakh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pari Jakh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Boner connects with a jab.
Boner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jakh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jakh has a takedown stuffed.
Boner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jakh tries to close the distance and clinch but Boner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve Boner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boner throws a body punch but Jakh moves out of range. #CL#
Jakh pushes Boner up against the cage in a clinch.
Jakh keeps control of Boner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boner throws a head punch that misses.
Jakh keeps control of Boner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Jakh gets control of Boner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jakh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jakh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Boner lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU2#
Boner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice shot lands for Boner.
Boner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jakh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jakh somewhat.
Boner swinging wildly here.
Jakh tries to clinch but Boner moves out of range.
A left lands for Boner.#T4#
Boner looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakh is just out of range.
A left lands for Boner.
Jakh staying out of range there.
Jakh misses with a body kick.
Jakh drops his hands momentarily and Boner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jakh.
Boner tests Jakh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boner cracks Jakh with an open hand slap.
Jakh avoids the body shot from Boner.
Danga de danga de dang - Boner scores with a four punch combination!
Boner throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Boner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pari Jakh's cut.
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#
Boner throws a series of strikes that have Jakh backpedaling.
Boner missing with a left hand there. Jakh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boner swings widly with a right hand
and Jakh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jakh fails to land the takedown.
Nice jab there from Boner.
Boner just misses with a punch to the body.
Jakh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boner misses with a body shot.
Jakh tries to counter with a takedown but Boner is quick to defend against it.
Jakh avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boner misses with a body shot.
Boner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jakh fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boner! But no joy.
Jakh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jakh moves away from the strike by Boner. #T1#
Jakh ducks under a wild hook from Boner.
Jakh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boner.
Jakh moves out of range as Boner strikes.
Jakh shoots in looking for a takedown but Boner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jakh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jakh dives in and grabs Boner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boner pushes down on Jakh's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pari Jakh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boner cracks Jakh with an open hand slap.
Boner misses with a hook
and Jakh counters with a solid body kick.
Jakh shoots for a takedown but Boner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Boner has eaten all the pies!
Boner missing with a left hand there. Jakh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Boner there.
Boner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boner throws a lazy right hand but Jakh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jakh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boner.#T2#
Boner lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Boner. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Jakh gets a clinch.
Jakh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jakh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boner's defenses.
Boner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boner is looking to break free of the clinch but Jakh has double underhooks.
Jakh has Boner pressed against the cage, preventing Boner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boner wants to get back to striking at distance but Jakh won't allow it.
Jakh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jakh has him pressed against the cage.
Boner is trying to break free.
Boner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Boner prevents the takedown attempt.
Boner is trying to break the clinch but Jakh has him pressed against the cage.
Jakh has Boner pressed against the cage, preventing Boner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boner has had enough of the clinch but Jakh keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Jakh on the inside.
Boner wants to get back to striking at distance but Jakh won't allow it.
Boner can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Jakh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jakh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jakh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steve Boner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Jakh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Boner stands up and waves to Jakh to follow him.
Jakh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Boner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jakh shoots in and drives through. Boner sprawls well.
Jakh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jakh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jakh scrambles back to his feet.
Boner digs a good hook to Jakh's body.
Boner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jakh circles away quickly and effectively.
Boner stuffs the takedown attempt from Jakh. Jakh gets slowly back to his feet.
Boner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jakh dodges the punch combination from Boner.
Jakh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Boner does no damage.
Pari Jakh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Boner lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Boner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boner 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Boner!
Steve Boner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Hardy takes one on the button.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Boner misses with a wild combination.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Boner has eaten all the pies!
Boner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boner throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Boner is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Boner's guard.#ES2#
Boner has his feet on Hardy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Boner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boner avoids it really well and circles away.
Boner throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Boner shows good takedown defense.
A swing and a miss from Boner.
Hardy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boner throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
As Boner tries to get set, Hardy tries to push him back and clinch up but Boner manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Boner misses. #T1#
The fighters circling - Boner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Boner tries to get set, Hardy tries to push him back and clinch up but Boner manages to avoid the attempt.
Boner misses with a straight right.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Boner tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joy Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boner throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
A jab from Boner misses.
Hardy tries to counter by clinching up but Boner breaks away and moves out of range.
Boner misses with a straight right.
Boner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Boner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boner.
Boner lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Boner misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Boner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boner thuds his right hand into Hardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boner looks winded!
Boner scores with a one two! Hardy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Boner does no damage.
Boner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Boner gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Boner.
Boner slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boner tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boner to the ground. Boner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Boner throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hardy back to the cage. Boner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Boner.
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boner throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Steve Boner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boner's waist but Boner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardy off to one side.
Boner looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Boner misses.
Boner lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardy's head.
Boner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
Boner throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy walks into a left hand. #T4#
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Boner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boner sprawls and moves away.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Boner misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Hardy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boner prevents a body shot from Hardy. #BC2#
Boner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve Boner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown but Boner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hardy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice jab there from Boner.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boner misses with a looping right.
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Boner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Boner misses with a straight right.
Hardy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boner throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boner throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Hardy is looking to counter the offense by Boner and move into the clinch.
Boner throws a one two combo.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boner throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joy Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Boner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Boner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boner takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Boner misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters with a three punch combo that has Boner backing up. Boner nods at Hardy to acknowledge the strikes.
Boner is breathing heavily.
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!
Hardy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boner's waist but Boner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardy off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Boner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.
Boner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joy Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boner slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
A big right from Boner misses.
The fighters circling - Boner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boner loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Boner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Hardy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boner to the mat! Boner manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Boner has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hardy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Boner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hardy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boner digs a good body shot into Hardy's ribs.#T2#
Hardy shoots in and drives through. Boner sprawls well.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boner, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Boner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boner finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardy's head.
Boner misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boner is fending him off so far but Hardy persists. Nope, Boner circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Boner cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Boner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boner throws a combination that misses #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Boner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boner wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy is keen to just control but Boner is a slippery customer.
Boner wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Hardy decides to return to a standing position.
Boner throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Boner 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.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boner throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Hardy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boner defends well and Hardy ends up having to push Boner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boner is looking for the big counter here.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boner misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Hardy drives through and clinches with Boner against the cage.
Boner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hardy.
#BC#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Boner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardy scores with a head kick.
Boner throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Boner 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boner throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boner stuffs the takedown.
Hardy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boner misses with an uppercut.
Hardy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy tries to clinch but Boner is having none of it.
Hardy takes one to the chin there.
Boner tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steve Boner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy drops his hands momentarily and Boner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boner!
A telegraphed right hand from Boner misses the target.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boner tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boner to the ground. Boner escapes though and pops straight back up 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!
Hardy tries for a takedown but Boner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joy Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boner misses with a straight right. #T1#
Boner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boner looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Boner throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a good low kick that Boner was not able to check.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Boner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boner.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardy somewhat.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boner throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy is looking to counter the offense by Boner and move into the clinch.
Boner swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
#T2#
Boner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Hardy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Hardy dives in and scores a takedown into Boner's guard.
Boner is looking to stand back up but Hardy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boner.
Joy Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Hardy prevents Boner from improving his position.#SU#
Hardy stands up from half guard.
Boner throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
A punch combination from Boner misses.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boner sprawls and moves away.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Boner tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Boner throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Hardy slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardy.
Boner throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve Boner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boner circles away quickly and effectively.
Boner throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Boner gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage.
Joy Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy tries to clinch up.
Boner throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.#T4#
Boner misses with a looping right.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boner as he avoids it easily.
Hardy walks into a jab.
Boner lands a head shot.
Hardy goes for a double leg but Boner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boner continues to drive forward.
Sloppy strikes from Boner. Those never looked like landing.
Boner leaves Hardy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boner throws a series of strikes that have Hardy backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Boner moves out of range easily.
Hardy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boner defends well and Hardy ends up having to push Boner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hardy eats them both and turns towards Boner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Boner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boner 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Boner!
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