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Event:
Grand Prix Semi-Finals
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Von Kuschelbär connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boo manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boo.
It looked like Boo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy left from Von Kuschelbär finds it's target.
Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Kuschelbär managing to block the knees to the body from Boo.
Boo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boo blocks a body shot from Von Kuschelbär.
Boo blocks a body shot from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Kuschelbär misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Von Kuschelbär has Boo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Von Kuschelbär pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boo tumbling to the mat - Von Kuschelbär dives into Boo's guard.#SUB#
Boo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Kuschelbär can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Von Kuschelbär throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Kuschelbär with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Von Kuschelbär avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Boo with a solid left hand.
Boo wants to sweep here but Von Kuschelbär controlling him for the moment.
Von Kuschelbär chips away with some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär with a nice head shot there.#T2##SUB#
Boo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kuschelbär is aware though and is defending well.
Von Kuschelbär wants to control from the top but Boo keeps moving. #SUB#
Boo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Kuschelbär's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Boo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelbär gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Kuschelbär landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Kuschelbär stands up over Boo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Von Kuschelbär is working Boo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boo keeping full guard, as Von Kuschelbär tries to pass.
Boo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Kuschelbär is controlling him.
Von Kuschelbär is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär works over Boo with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Boo working for a triangle but Von Kuschelbär defends it easily.
#SUB#
Boo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Kuschelbär defends well.
Von Kuschelbär is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Von Kuschelbär missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Kuschelbär with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Kuschelbär landing with the ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control the position from guard on top but Boo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boo working a defensive guard here.
Von Kuschelbär postures up and lands a big shot to Boo's brow.
Boo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Kuschelbär throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Boo tries a head kick but it misses.
Boo throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär moved away.
Von Kuschelbär lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Kuschelbär checks it well.
Von Kuschelbär feints the counter takedown.
Jab from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but Boo moved away.
A head kick misses from Boo.
Von Kuschelbär dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boo throws a wild body kick that Von Kuschelbär sees coming a mile off.
Von Kuschelbär swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Boo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boo.
Von Kuschelbär has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Kuschelbär has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Von Kuschelbär tightens his grip and picks Boo up, before dumping him to the ground. Boo manages to land in guard.
Von Kuschelbär working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Boo working for a triangle but Von Kuschelbär defends it easily.
Von Kuschelbär 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. #T1#
Von Kuschelbär working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Boo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelbär gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boo is adopting a defensive guard.
Boo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Kuschelbär postures up and lands a big shot to Boo's brow.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Von Kuschelbär in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boo looking for a sweep. Not yet Boo, not yet.
Von Kuschelbär postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Boo is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Kuschelbär landing with the ground and pound.
Boo is trying to keep Von Kuschelbär in close.
Von Kuschelbär makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#
Boo is rocked!
Von Kuschelbär pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boo is keeping the position for now.
Von Kuschelbär looking to sit in guard and control but Boo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Von Kuschelbär wants to sweep here but Boo controlling him for the moment.
Boo looking to pass the guard.
Boo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boo trying to control but Von Kuschelbär is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boo's guard. #REVB#
Boo wants to sweep here but Von Kuschelbär controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Boo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Von Kuschelbär content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Boo wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Kuschelbär is in close to Boo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Kuschelbär postures up and lands a big shot to Boo's brow.
Oh Boo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boo working a defensive guard here.
Boo seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Kuschelbär lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Kuschelbär is working Boo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kuschelbär gets to his feet and stands over Boo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Boo felt that one! Von Kuschelbär unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Boo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
In his post fight interview, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PSE 38
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Boo throws a head kick that Cotton semi-blocks.
Boo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cotton.
Cotton avoids the head kick by Boo.
Boo throws a right hand that Cotton ducks under and follows up with a left that Cotton also avoids with ease.
Boo scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Cotton takes the fight into the clinch.
Cotton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boo smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Cotton misses with a few strikes there.
Cotton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boo lands a nice hook to Cotton's body. Cotton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cotton misses the shot to the body.
Cotton blocks the body kick.
Boo throws a head kick that Cotton semi-blocks.
Boo misses with a kick to the body.
Boo moves out of range of the body kick from Cotton.
Boo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cotton manages to circle out of the way.
Jo Boo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cotton throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Boo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boo is pushing Cotton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cotton tries to pull guard but Boo won't allow it.
Jo Boo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Cotton.#T2#
Boo misses with a knee to the head.
Cotton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boo lands a good knee to the midsection. Cotton won't want to take too many of those.
Boo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cotton looks winded!
Boo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boo.
Boo scores with a hook to the body.
Boo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Boo.
Cotton tries to pull guard but Boo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boo lands a knee to the body.
Boo stalling the fight.
#T3#
Boo crunches a lovely knee into Cotton's ribcage.
Boo connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Leon Cotton has been cut.
Boo landing knees to the head.
Boo scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Cotton is rocked!
Boo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cotton.
Boo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cotton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cotton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cotton fails to pull guard.
Boo lands a nice knee to the body.
We've been informed that Cotton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boo scores a nice knee to the body.
Cotton jumps guard but Boo stands there with Cotton around his waist. Cotton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cotton wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4##KD#
Boo drops Cotton with a big knee straight up the middle! Cotton is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Cotton is still on wobbly legs! Can Boo finish him?
Boo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD#
Boo lands a big head kick that sends Cotton tumbling to the mat! Boo takes a step backwards and waves Cotton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cotton misses with a right hand
and Boo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Boo instigates a clinch.
Boo lands a big knee to the head and Cotton goes down! Boo pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jo Boo!
The defeated Leon Cotton had this to say: 'When I return it will be HELL to pay!!'.
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Event:
EFC Sobota vs Matusov
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Boo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hawtry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boo as he jumps to the side.
Boo is looking to counter the offense by Hawtry and move into the clinch.
Boo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawtry.
Hawtry misses with a hook
#CL#
and Boo moves into the clinch.
Boo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawtry avoids it.
Boo stalls.
Boo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hawtry tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Hawtry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jo Boo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Hawtry.
Boo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boo is trying to stall.
Hawtry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boo is defending well.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hawtry.
Our sources have told us that Boo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hawtry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Hawtry gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Boo moves into full guard.
Hawtry has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 3Band MMA ($800/week). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boo trying to control the position.
Hawtry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Boo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawtry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawtry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Boo has his foot on Hawtry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawtry works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Boo has his foot on Hawtry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawtry works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawtry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawtry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hawtry lands a couple of elbows.
Hawtry stands up over Boo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawtry connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawtry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawtry throws an elbow that misses. Boo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hawtry's guard. Nice move by Boo!#REVR##T3#
Boo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boo being controlled here momentarily.
Hawtry keeping full guard, as Boo tries to pass.
Boo wants to control from the top but Hawtry keeps moving.
Hawtry has his hands on Boo's head, controlling the position.
Boo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawtry's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hawtry keeping control of the position.
Boo stalling away here and it's allowed Hawtry to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hawtry is pulling down on Boo's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boo postures up and lands a big shot to Hawtry's brow.
Hawtry is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Boo dominated that round.
That's time! Boo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boo takes a swing at Hawtry's ribcage but misses.
Boo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Hawtry misses.
Boo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawtry.
Hawtry throws the left hand but Boo avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Hawtry misses.
Boo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawtry can do to turn this around?
Boo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawtry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boo is looking for a counter combo.
Hawtry connects with a single shot there.
Boo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boo.
Hawtry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawtry just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBoo.
Boo tries to clinch up but Hawtry circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawtry appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hawtry loads up on a big right hand but Boo slips the punch.
Boo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Hawtry scores with a three punch combo!
Hawtry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawtry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hawtry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hawtry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawtry shoots for a takedown but Boo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boo tries to counter by clinching up but Hawtry breaks away and moves out of range.
Boo throws a head kick that Hawtry semi-blocks.
Boo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawtry.
Hawtry lands with a shot to the body.
Hawtry misses with a straight right.
Hawtry tries to land a leg kick but Boo saw it coming and moves away.
Jo Boo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawtry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boo.
#TD2#
Hawtry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boo's guard.
Hawtry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawtry is stalling in the full guard.
Hawtry trying to control but Boo is working from the bottom.
Boo wants to sweep here but Hawtry controlling him for the moment.
Boo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hawtry won't allow Boo to sweep him here.
Hawtry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Boo looking for a guillotine here but Hawtry defends easily.
#T3#
Boo looking for a sweep. Not yet Boo, not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hawtry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boo is keeping the position for now.
Hawtry trying to control the position from guard on top but Boo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boo ducks under a wild hook from Hawtry.
Boo throws a body kick that misses
enabling Hawtry to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hawtry avoids the head kick by Boo.
Hawtry blocks a head kick by Boo.
Hawtry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boo's head.
Hawtry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boo ducks under a wild hook from Hawtry.
Hawtry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawtry.
Hawtry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Charles Hawtry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawtry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boo lands with a nice body punch.
Hawtry works the jab nicely.
Boo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Hawtry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Boo checks a leg kick nicely.
Hawtry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Boo.
Hawtry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boo. Boo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawtry connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Boo moves into range and clinches up with Hawtry.
Boo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hawtry managing to block the knees to the body from Boo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hawtry blocks an uppercut.
Hawtry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boo prevents it.
#TD2#
Hawtry turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hawtry manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Boo can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawtry lands a nice forearm strike.
Hawtry scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Hawtry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boo, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawtry scores with punches from side control.
Boo taking a bit of punishment here - Hawtry scoring with strikes.
Hawtry is working Boo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hawtry lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Hawtry is looking to take a break and control but Boo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hawtry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hawtry lands a few punches from side control.
Hawtry cracks Boo with a big right hand but Boo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hawtry trying to control the position but Boo is working away. #T3#
Hawtry scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boo to see if he's OK.
Hawtry trying to control the action but Boo is working from the bottom.
Boo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Hawtry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Boo's face as Hawtry controls the position.
Hawtry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boo keeps working.
Hawtry is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawtry is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2#
Hawtry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Hawtry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hawtry 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Hawtry!
A very excited looking Charles Hawtry 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Boo tries a head kick but it misses.
Veitayaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Veitayaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Boo off the cage and back into range.
Boo throws a head kick but Veitayaki moves out of range.
Veitayaki misses with a head kick.
Boo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Boo.
Boo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Boo forces Veitayaki back against the cage and clinches.
Boo tries to land knees in the clinch but Veitayaki avoids the damage to the body.
Boo looking to throw knees to the head but Veitayaki is blocking nicely.
Boo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veitayaki avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo looking to throw knees to the head but Veitayaki is blocking nicely.
Veitayaki is working Boo over against the cage.
Veitayaki scores with a hook to the body.
Boo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veitayaki avoids it.#BC#
Veitayaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veitayaki throws a head kick but Boo moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Boo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Boo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veitayaki.
Boo tries to counter with a clinch but Veitayaki shakes him off and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Veitayaki.
Veitayaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Veitayaki moves into the clinch.
Boo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boo missing with knees to the body.
Veitayaki has Boo pressed against the cage.
Veitayaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Boo.
Veitayaki working hard to break the clinch.
Boo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veitayaki is defending well for now.
Boo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Boo.
#T2##BC#
Veitayaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veitayaki avoids the head kick by Boo.
Veitayaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boo wants to counter the offense by Veitayaki and move into the clinch position.
Veitayaki throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Boo.
Veitayaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veitayaki throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veitayaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boo counters with a head kick.
Veitayaki tried to score with a low kick but Boo checks it.
Veitayaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veitayaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boo takes one on the button.#T3#
Boo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veitayaki, as that shot connected.
#KD#
Veitayaki drops Boo with a beautiful combination! Boo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Veitayaki is looking for the KO!
Veitayaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veitayaki misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Boo tries to keep at a distance but Veitayaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veitayaki blocks an elbow strike from Boo.
Veitayaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Veitayaki managing to block the knees to the body from Boo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Veitayaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boo backwards. #T4#
Boo misses with a knee to the head.
Boo blocks a body shot from Veitayaki.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veitayaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boo tries a knee to the head but Veitayaki blocks it.
#BC#
Veitayaki breaks from the clinch.
Veitayaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veitayaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Boo.
Veitayaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Veitayaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boo.
Veitayaki scores with the left hand. Boo knows he should have avoided that one.
Veitayaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veitayaki.
Boo shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupeni Veitayaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Veitayaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Veitayaki throws a head kick but Boo moves out of range.
Boo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veitayaki.
Boo wants to counter the offense by Veitayaki and move into the clinch position.
Veitayaki connects with a body shot.
Veitayaki throws a sloppy head kick and Boo moves out of range easily.
Boo throws a head kick but Veitayaki moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Boo.
Veitayaki moves out of range of the body kick from Boo.
Veitayaki misses with a looping right.
Rupeni Veitayaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Boo lands a high kick!
#T1#
Veitayaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Boo throws a fast counter high kick but Veitayaki manages to duck under it in time.
Veitayaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veitayaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Veitayaki throws a sloppy head kick and Boo moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Boo rushes Veitayaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boo trying to land knees to the body.
Veitayaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veitayaki is defending well for now.
Boo tries a knee to the head but Veitayaki blocks it.
Veitayaki is trying to break the clinch but Boo has him pressed against the cage.
Boo misses with a knee strike.
Veitayaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Veitayaki.
Boo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2#
Veitayaki lands a shot to the body.
Veitayaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Boo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Boo tries to land knees in the clinch but Veitayaki avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Veitayaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veitayaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Veitayaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veitayaki.
Veitayaki throws a hook to the side of Boo's head but Boo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Veitayaki.
Veitayaki lands the left hand.
Boo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boo flicks out a counter leg kick but Veitayaki steps away.#CL#
Veitayaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boo, pushing him back against the cage.
Veitayaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jo Boo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Veitayaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Boo gets an underhook and turns Veitayaki into the cage.
Veitayaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veitayaki is leaning against Boo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Veitayaki tries to pull guard but Boo holds him up against the cage and eventually Veitayaki drops back down to his feet.
Boo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Veitayaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Veitayaki tries a body shot but Boo blocks it.
Boo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veitayaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boo can do to turn this around?
Veitayaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boo prevents it.
Boo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boo misses with a knee to the head.
Boo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veitayaki.
Boo prevents Veitayaki from breaking the clinch.
Boo tries to land knees in the clinch but Veitayaki avoids the damage to the body.
Boo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veitayaki.
#T4##BC#
Veitayaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Boo clinches with his opponent.
Veitayaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Veitayaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Veitayaki breaks the clinch.
Boo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boo avoids the head kick by Veitayaki.
Rupeni Veitayaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veitayaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boo throws a head kick but Veitayaki moves out of range.
Veitayaki stalks Boo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boo's face. Boo staggers backwards, shaken.
Veitayaki misses with a double jab.
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 Rupeni Veitayaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Veitayaki throws a sloppy head kick and Boo moves out of range easily.
Boo tries a head kick but it misses.
Boo ducks under a wild hook from Veitayaki.
Rupeni Veitayaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veitayaki catches Boo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Boo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Veitayaki managing to block the knees to the body from Boo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veitayaki is defending well for now.
Boo taking a breather.
Veitayaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boo has him pressed against the cage.
Boo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boo tries to land a knee to the head but Veitayaki blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Veitayaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Veitayaki is trying to pull guard but Boo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Veitayaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Boo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veitayaki tries to pull guard but Boo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boo landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Veitayaki trying to control the position but instead, Boo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Veitayaki into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boo.
Boo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boo missing with knees to the body.
Boo lands a knee to the body.
Boo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Boo tries to land a knee to the head but Veitayaki blocks with his arms.
Boo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boo trying to land knees to the body.
Veitayaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Veitayaki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupeni Veitayaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boo is struggling to control the position.
Boo missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Veitayaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Veitayaki moves into range and clinches up with Boo.#BC#
Veitayaki manages to break the clinch.
Veitayaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veitayaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boo was well out of range. Poor timing from Veitayaki.
Boo wants to counter with a clinch but Veitayaki pushes him away.#T3#
Boo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Veitayaki misses with a left hand
and Boo counters with an outside leg kick.
Veitayaki misses with a hook
and Boo counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boo tries to throw a body punch but Veitayaki avoids it by throwing Boo back against the cage.
Veitayaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boo lands a knee to the head.
Veitayaki can't find room to land a body shot as Boo controls the action.
Boo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Veitayaki jumps into guard, dragging Boo to the mat.
Boo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Veitayaki's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Boo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boo is looking to take a break and control but Veitayaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Veitayaki is trying to stand up here but Boo is controlling him well.
Boo is nestled in close to Veitayaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boo works his way into side control.
Rupeni Veitayaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Veitayaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Veitayaki is looking to regain half guard here but Boo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Boo is working to tighten his grip on Veitayaki's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Veitayaki has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Boo is really squeezing tight and eventually Veitayaki passes out! Boo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jo Boo!
Rupeni Veitayaki spoke after the fight, saying ' Aloha'.
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Event:
EFC Irvin vs Maturov
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Boo moves to clinch but Finnegan breaks away
and Finnegan counters with a series of strikes. Boo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Finnegan misses with a hook. Boo ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Boo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Finnegan has one foot on Boo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Boo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finnegan.
Boo lands with a hook. Finnegan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finnegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Boo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boo.
Boo trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boo forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Finnegan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Boo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finnegan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finnegan keeping moving, preventing Boo from controlling successfully.
Boo wants to pass the guard but Finnegan is keeping the position.
Boo throws a big right hand that misses.
Finnegan wants to sweep but no luck.
Finnegan controlling Boo's posture.
Boo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Finnegan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Boo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Finnegan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Finnegan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finnegan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Finnegan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boo defending well though.
Boo tries to roll over but Finnegan keeps him under control.
Finnegan is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boo is refusing to be controlled, as Finnegan sits in half guard. #T3#
Finnegan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boo tries to roll over but Finnegan keeps him under control.
Boo trying to control here.
Boo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Boo working for a triangle but Finnegan defends it easily.
#SUB#
Boo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finnegan is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Boo is working an open guard so Finnegan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No joy there for Finnegan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Boo moves out of range of the strikes.
Finnegan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boo on the side of the head.
Boo avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Boo is looking to chop away at Finnegan's legs.
Boo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
Finnegan looks to throw the jab but Boo is out of range.
Boo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finnegan works Boo's body with a nice hook.
Finnegan throws the left hand but Boo avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Boo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Boo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnegan misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
That's time! Boo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boo slips a jab from Finnegan.
Boo moves to clinch but Finnegan breaks away
and Finnegan counters with a nice uppercut.
Finnegan stalks Boo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boo's face. Boo staggers backwards, shaken.
Finnegan throws a nice looking combination but Boo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Finnegan manages to circle out of the way.
Boo slips under a jab.
Boo attempts a counter takedown but Finnegan avoids it well and moves away.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut. Boo saw that one coming.
Finnegan scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Boo lands but Finnegan takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boo.
Boo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Boo is looking to clinch.
Finnegan throws a hook but Boo blocks it.
Boo avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Boo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
It looked like Boo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Finnegan misses.
Boo moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Boo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finnegan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boo scores with a head kick. Finnegan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Finnegan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Finnegan tries to get set, Boo tries to push him back and clinch up but Finnegan manages to avoid the attempt.
Finnegan misses with a wild combination.
Boo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finnegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Boo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Finnegan tries to keep at a distance but Boo has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boo is trying to drag Finnegan to the mat but Finnegan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Finnegan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Finnegan has had enough of the clinch but Boo keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnegan working aggressively here.
Finnegan managing to block the knees to the body from Boo.
Boo is looking to control Finnegan's arms but Finnegan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boo has his back to the cage.
Boo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Boo controlling the action here for a moment.
Finnegan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnegan misses with a body punch.
Boo wants a takedown.
Finnegan is trying to push Boo away but Boo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Finnegan swings wildly with an uppercut but Boo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finnegan is defending well for now.
Boo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Boo.
Finnegan takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T4#
Finnegan is trying to force a seperation but Boo has the dominant position.
Jo Boo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boo scores a nice knee to the body.
Boo controlling the action here for a moment.
Boo blocks a body shot from Finnegan.
Boo blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Boo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boo blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finnegan.
Boo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Boo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boo crunches a lovely knee into Finnegan's ribcage.
Boo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finnegan swings wildly with an uppercut but Boo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boo working Finnegan over with knees to the body.
Finnegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Finnegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Finnegan throws the left hand but Boo avoids the punch easily.
Finnegan takes a swing at Boo's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Finnegan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Finnegan cracks Boo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
Finnegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boo.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Boo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Finnegan throws the left hand but Boo avoids the punch easily.
Boo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finnegan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finnegan avoids the head kick by Boo.
Finnegan throws a lazy right hand but Boo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boo.
Boo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finnegan sprawls and moves away.
Finnegan throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Boo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Boo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Boo is thwarting Finnegan's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Boo content to control rather than advance.
Boo is looking to advance position but Finnegan won't allow it.
Finnegan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Finnegan trying to control here.
Boo is keen to just control but Finnegan is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Boo looking for a submission but Finnegan manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boo wants to pass the guard but Finnegan is keeping the position.
Roy Finnegan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Finnegan pulls Boo in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finnegan misses with a wild combination.
Boo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finnegan.
Nice body punch from Finnegan. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Finnegan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boo wants to clinch.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Boo throws a lazy head kick
enabling Finnegan to counter with a crisp jab.
Finnegan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finnegan connects with a nice looking jab.
Jo Boo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Finnegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finnegan 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Finnegan!
A very excited looking Roy Finnegan 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:
EFC Ladd vs Anderson
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Boo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paddy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boo lands a good knee to the midsection. Paddy won't want to take too many of those.
We've been hearing reports that Paddy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Paddy is breathing heavily.
Boo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boo tries a knee to the head but Paddy blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boo.
Boo is leaning against Paddy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Max Paddy has been cut.
Boo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paddy pulls his leg out and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boo scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Paddy lands a nice hook to Boo's body. Boo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Paddy.
Boo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paddy misses with a body kick.
Boo wants to counter the offense by Paddy and move into the clinch position.
Paddy blocks a head kick by Boo.
Jo Boo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paddy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boo tries to clinch but Paddy is having none of it.
Paddy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Boo. That one must have hurt.
Paddy misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Boo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boo stalling the fight.
Boo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paddy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boo.
Boo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paddy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boo.
Boo lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Boo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Boo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paddy is just riding it out for now. Boo eventually gives up the hold.
Paddy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Paddy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Boo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Boo fails to take his opponent's back.
Paddy 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.#SUB#
Paddy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Boo is working for a kimura but Paddy is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boo prevents Paddy from improving his position.#SUB2#
Boo 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. Paddy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Boo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jo Boo!
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Event:
EFC Bang vs DeSilva
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Tyson has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Boo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Tyson has been cut.
Boo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Tyson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A knee to the head by Boo.
Boo connects with a knee to the head.
Boo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Tyson scores with a shot to the side of Boo's head.
Boo lands a good knee to the midsection. Tyson won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Tyson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boo lands a good knee to the midsection. Tyson won't want to take too many of those.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Boo lands a nice knee to the body.
Boo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A bit of stalling here from Boo.
Boo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1##TD#
Boo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tyson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boo to the mat. Boo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Boo controls Tyson momentarily but Tyson frees himself.
Boo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyson is controlling him. #SUB2#
Boo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Boo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tyson escapes and throws Boo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boo is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Boo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tyson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boo wants to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.
Tyson landing shots from mount.
Tyson controlling from the full mount.
Boo holds of for dear life.
Tyson controlling from mount. #T3#
Boo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boo wants to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.
Boo is squirming around, avoiding Tyson's attempts to control the action.
Boo is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Boo is still trying to improve position.
Tyson unloading with bombs!
Boo is looking to get to half guard.
Boo keeps trying to improve his position.
Boo wants to control but Tyson is having none of it.
Boo is in all sorts of trouble here.
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 Frank Tyson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Tyson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target. #CL#
Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boo, pushing him back against the cage.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Boo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Boo.
Tyson tries to work over Boo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boo has Tyson pressed against the cage.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson tries to circle away but Boo has him pinned against the cage.
Boo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Boo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tyson will feel that in the morning.
Boo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Boo connects with a body shot.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Boo.
#CL#
Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Boo avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage.
Tyson tries to work over Boo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boo has him pressed against the cage.
Jo Boo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boo's elbow. #TD#
Tyson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boo is trying to control but can't.
Tyson controlling the action here.
Boo tries to roll over but Tyson keeps him under control.#T2#
Tyson trying to mount his opponent but Boo defends it.
Boo is trying to maintain the position but Tyson is very close to passing his half guard.
Tyson prevents Boo from improving his position.
Boo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyson is working away from the top position though.
Tyson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL#
Tyson closes the distance and pushes Boo back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson tries a body shot but Boo blocks it.
Boo with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Tyson is rocked!#CUT2#
Frank Tyson's cut is getting worse.
Boo blocks a body shot from Tyson.
Oh Tyson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson blocks an elbow strike from Boo.
Tyson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boo obliges.
Boo scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boo missing with knees to the body.
Boo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Boo tries to keep at a distance but Tyson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Boo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tyson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boo can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boo. #TD#
Tyson successfully pulls guard.
Boo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyson is retaining full guard.
Boo slips nicely into half guard.
Boo tries to pass to full mount but Tyson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Boo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Tyson's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Boo tries to keep at a distance but Tyson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Tyson tightens his grip and picks Boo up, before dumping him to the ground. Boo manages to land in guard.
Tyson won't allow Boo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Boo working for a triangle but Tyson defends it easily.
Boo is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tyson escapes and throws Boo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Boo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Boo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tyson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boo gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boo is in trouble now - Tyson has advanced to mount!
Boo is desperately trying to improve his position but Tyson has a good base and remains in mount.
Boo 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.#T2#
Boo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Boo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boo trying to control from the bottom.
Tyson is pressing down on Boo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boo is holding on for now.
Tyson is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Boo is trying to control but Tyson passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Boo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boo is looking for a sweep.
Tyson controls the position from side control.
Boo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
Tyson is trying to stick to Boo's back but Boo is turning into Tyson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tyson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boo.
Boo passes Tyson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boo tries to pass to full mount but Tyson defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boo prevents Tyson from improving his position.
Boo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boo moves to back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyson 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Tyson!
A very excited looking Frank Tyson 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:
KOFC 122 - Andreev vs Arias
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Boo moves in looking to clinch but Spinks pushes him off.
Spinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boo goes for a double leg but Spinks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spinks continues to drive forward.
Boo tries to clinch but Spinks is having none of it.
It looked like Spinks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boo.
Boo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spinks sprawls well. Spinks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boo gets slowly back to his feet.
Spinks circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Spinks counters with a quick kick to the body but Boo blocks it.#CL2#
Boo gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Boo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Boo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spinks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boo is looking to take a break and control but Spinks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Spinks is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Boo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Boo tries for a kimura but Spinks is defending well. #SUB2#
Boo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spinks has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spinks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boo is stalling here. Spinks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Spinks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Boo is trying to get back to half guard.
Boo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Spinks looking to control but Boo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boo tries to lock up and control but Spinks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Boo is trying desperately to improve position.
Boo keeps trying to improve his position.
Spinks lands a heavy elbow.
Boo is looking to improve his position but Spinks isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Spinks is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boo is surviving well by controlling Spinks's body position as best he can.
Boo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Boo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spinks avoids the attempt from Boo to control.
Boo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spinks with the ground and pound from mount.
Boo working to try and regain half guard.
Spinks lands a heavy elbow.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spinks landing strikes from the mount and Boo is in trouble!
Spinks trying to control but Boo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Spinks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Spinks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Spinks pushes Boo up against the cage in a clinch.
Spinks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Spinks managing to block the knees to the body from Boo.
Spinks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spinks avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks tries to throw a body punch but Boo avoids it by throwing Spinks back against the cage.
Spinks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Spinks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Spinks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spinks stuffs the takedown attempt from Boo. Boo gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Spinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Boo is just out of range.
Boo tries to counter with a clinch but Spinks shakes him off and moves away.
Spinks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Spinks shoots in and gets a takedown into Boo's guard.
Spinks connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson Spinks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Boo looking for subs off his back but Spinks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boo is trying to get back to full guard.
Boo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spinks scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Boo wants to improve his position but Spinks is controlling well.
Spinks 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.
Spinks working Boo over with strikes.
Spinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boo can do to turn this around?
Boo is looking for a sweep. Spinks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spinks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boo is trying to maintain the position but Spinks is very close to passing his half guard.
Boo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spinks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boo is looking to improve his position.
Boo wants to control but Spinks is keeping busy.
#T3#
Boo is refusing to be controlled, as Spinks sits in half guard.
Boo is looking to improve his position.
Boo has a hand on Spinks's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Spinks takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Boo wants to hold on but Spinks pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spinks prevents Boo from getting the reversal.
Spinks lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boo hang on?#T4#
Boo wants to hold on but Spinks pushes him away.
Boo regains half guard.
Boo is not content to let Spinks control the position.
Boo wants to get back to full guard.
Spinks trying to pass the guard but Boo defending well.
Boo tries to roll over but Spinks keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spinks connects with a nice short shot to Boo's temple.
Boo gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Spinks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spinks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spinks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boo wants to counter the offense by Spinks and move into the clinch position.
Spinks keeps the fight on the outside.
Spinks tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boo manages to circle out of the way.
Spinks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boo is out of range. #CL2#
Boo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spinks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boo.
Spinks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Boo.
Boo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spinks is defending well for now.
Spinks tries a body shot but Boo blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spinks. #T1#
Good body shot from Spinks.
Boo wants a takedown but no success here.
Boo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spinks avoids it.
Boo jumps guard but Spinks stands there with Boo around his waist. Boo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spinks tries to throw a body punch but Boo avoids it by throwing Spinks back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boo fails to pull guard.
Jackson Spinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Boo.
Boo blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Spinks.
Spinks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boo prevents a body shot from Spinks.
Spinks tries to work over Boo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spinks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boo up against the cage.
Spinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boo prevents a body shot from Spinks. #T2#
Spinks lands a shot to the body.
Boo jumps guard but Spinks stands there with Boo around his waist. Boo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spinks tries to throw a body punch but Boo avoids it by throwing Spinks back against the cage.
Spinks avoids the elbow strike from Boo, against the cage.
Spinks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boo's elbow.
Spinks pushes Boo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spinks is defending well for now.
Spinks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boo or not.
Spinks pushes Boo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spinks lands a nice shot to the body.
Boo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spinks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spinks misses with a punch to the body.
Spinks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boo's elbow.
Boo tries to pull guard but Spinks holds him up against the cage and eventually Boo drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Spinks misses with a body punch.
Boo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spinks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boo.
Spinks scores with a hook to the body.
Boo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spinks cracks Boo with a nice body shot.
Boo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spinks after a bit of a struggle.
Spinks misses with a punch to the body.
Spinks pushes Boo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spinks is keeping busy.
Spinks pushes Boo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boo throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Spinks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson Spinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spinks dips to his left and cracks Boo with an uppercut!
Boo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spinks.#T4#
Spinks throws a head kick that misses.
Spinks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spinks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spinks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spinks lands a nice looking body shot.
Spinks lands with a nice body punch.
Boo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spinks pinned against the cage. Spinks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jo Boo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Spinks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Spinks clinches up with Boo and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Spinks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spinks 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Spinks!
A very excited looking Jackson Spinks 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:
KOFC 117 - Slurper vs Jeffries
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Sobota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Boo tries to get set, Sobota tries to push him back and clinch up but Boo manages to avoid the attempt.
Sobota misses the shot to the body.
Sobota lands a jab.
Leszek Sobota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Boo darts in and clinches Sobota up against the cage.
Boo landing knees to the body.
Boo lands a good knee to the midsection. Sobota won't want to take too many of those.
Sobota is breathing heavily.
Sobota prevents the takedown attempt.
Boo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sobota in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Boo.
Boo connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boo.#TD2#
Boo pulls Sobota into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sobota won't allow Boo to sweep him here.
Sobota has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Boo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Boo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Boo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Sobota got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobota has managed to get both his arms back between Boo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Boo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobota is aware though and is defending well.
Sobota is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Boo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobota can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Boo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobota defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Sobota is sitting in close to Boo's body. Boo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sobota is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sobota is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Boo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jo Boo!
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Event:
KOFC 113 - Hallick vs Mountain
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
Boo throws a counter combo.
Sharp moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boo misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Sharp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boo.#CL2#
Boo moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boo tries to score a body lock takedown but Sharp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Asa Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Boo.#BC#
Sharp breaks from the clinch.
Sharp lands with an uppercut that bounces Boo off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Boo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharp circles away.
Sharp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boo moves away.
A combination from Sharp does no damage.
Boo misses with a takedown attempt
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sharp uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boo has time to react.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.
As Sharp backs off Boo throws a huge counter combo but Sharp manages to avoid it all.
Boo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sharp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sharp throws a jab when Boo was well out of range.
Boo tries to clinch up.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Boo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Boo is just out of range.
Boo slips a straight right by Sharp.
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
Sharp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boo fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp scores with a body shot.
Sharp keeps the fight on the outside.
Boo misses with a takedown
and Sharp counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3##CL2#
Boo rushes Sharp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sharp is looking to break free of the clinch but Boo has double underhooks.
Sharp working aggressively here.
Sharp throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Sharp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Boo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sharp lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Boo - that landed with a thud.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boo's elbow.
Boo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sharp crunches a lovely knee into Boo's ribcage.
Boo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sharp is defending well.
Sharp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sharp digs a right hand into Boo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boo's gas tank. #T4#
Sharp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boo jumps guard but Sharp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sharp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sharp blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boo looking to throw knees to the head but Sharp is blocking nicely.
Sharp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sharp scores with a shot to the side of Boo's head.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharp.
Boo stalls.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharp misses with the head strike.
Sharp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sharp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boo tries for a takedown but Sharp manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Sharp dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Sharp darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharp circles away.
Sharp sizes up Boo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sharp digs a good hook to Boo's body.
Boo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sharp counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boo darts in trying to clinch
and Sharp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boo is defended easily by Sharp.#T1#
Sharp throws a body punch but Boo moves out of range.
Sharp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sharp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jo Boo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boo moves away.
Boo tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asa Sharp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boo moves away.
Boo tries to clinch there but Sharp circles away.
Sharp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boo can do to turn this around?
Boo tries to clinch there but Sharp circles away.
Boo shoots for a double leg takedown but Sharp sprawls well. He's pushed Boo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Asa Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Boo.
Boo avoids the head kick by Sharp.
#T2#
Sharp throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boo counters with a low kick, right behind Sharp 's knee.
Boo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sharp lands a head shot.
Asa Sharp is winning the standup battle so far.
Boo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Boo moves into the clinch successfully.
Sharp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Sharp.
Boo tries for a takedown but Sharp manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Sharp - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boo backwards.
Asa Sharp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sharp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boo backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sharp lands an uppercut.#T3#
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Sharp on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sharp.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharp.
Boo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Sharp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Boo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sharp after a bit of a struggle.
Sharp lands a shot to the body.
Sharp lands with a right to the head.
Boo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boo misses with a knee to the head.
Boo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boo is breathing heavily.
Boo takes a shot to the head.
Sharp scores with a shot to the side of Boo's head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boo tries for a takedown but Sharp manages to get underhooks.
Boo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sharp lands with a left to the head.
Sharp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharp lands with a light punch inside.
Boo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sharp is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Boo.
A head punch on the inside from Sharp fails to land.
Boo missing with knees to the body.
Boo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharp to keep the fight standing.
Sharp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sharp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boo looking to throw knees to the head but Sharp is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Sharp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boo walks into a straight right hand from Sharp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Sharp dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Boo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boo's elbow.
Sharp has a couple of punches blocked by Boo.
#BC#
Sharp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharp tried to score with a low kick but Boo checks it.
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Boo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sharp swings wildly with an uppercut but Boo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sharp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Sharp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sharp thuds his right hand into Boo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1##CL2#
Boo takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boo blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Boo pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Boo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sharp looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Boo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Sharp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sharp showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Boo has Sharp up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharp lands a shot to the body.
Boo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Asa Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Boo.
Sharp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boo blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Boo pulls Sharp into guard.
#SU#
Sharp stands and steps away. Boo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Boo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sharp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boo somewhat.
Sharp is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boo moves in looking to clinch but Sharp pushes him off.
Boo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Sharp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sharp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Sharp.
Boo darts in trying to clinch
and Sharp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boo thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sharp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asa Sharp!
A victorious Asa Sharp 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:
KOFC 108 - Karelin vs Mubango
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Boo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lock circles away.
Lock is looking to counter punch.
Boo tries to clinch but Lock moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lock.
Boo tries to counter with a clinch but Lock shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Boo gets a clinch.
Boo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boo is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boo.
Boo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boo misses with a knee to the head.
Boo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock tries to work over Boo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boos head.
Lock throws a head punch that misses.
Lock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Boo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lock is defending well.
Chrono Lock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Boo.#TD2#
Boo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Boo has his feet on Lock's thighs here. He's pushed Lock off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lock screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jo Boo!
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Event:
KOFC 103 - Slurper vs Knox
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Patton with a nice cross.
Patton is looking to slow Boo down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Patton closes the distance and clinches.
Boo tries a knee to the head but Patton blocks it.
#TD2#
Patton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boo uses from the top position.
Boo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Patton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boo is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Boo 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.
Ground and pound from Boo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo uses his free foot to push down on Patton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Patton.
Boo scoring with strikes but Patton is staying in there. #T1#
Patton wants to try and get back to his feet.
Boo trying to control but Patton is having none of it.
Patton 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.
Boo fails to take his opponent's back.
Boo 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.
Patton is desperately trying to improve his position but Boo has a good base and remains in mount.
Boo is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Boo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Patton turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Boo off and cradles Patton's limp body as Boo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jo Boo!
The defeated Craig Patton had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight. I'll be back. '.
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Event:
KOFC 96 - Reid vs Slurper
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Kane throws a hook to the side of Boo's head but Boo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kane stuffs the takedown.
Kane throws a wild body kick that Boo sees coming a mile off.
Kane sets himself, and Boo steps forward looking for the clinch! Kane avoids it this time.
Kane is looking to chop away at Boo's legs.
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boo has time to react.
Kane 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.
Kane misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Boo with that takedown attempt.
Boo moves out of range as Kane throws a body kick.
Boo tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Kane misses.
Boo fails with the takedown.
Izaiah Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Boo.#CL2#
Kane gets tackled into the cage by Boo. Boo maintains the clinch. #T1#
Boo takes a shot to the head.
Boo takes a shot to the head.
Boo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kane avoids it.#BC#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Kane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boo defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
Kane throws a front kick that sends Boo stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Kane misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kane.
Boo blocks a head kick by Kane.
Kane connects with a solid leg kick.
Boo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kane throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Kane misses.
Kane cracks Boo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kane throws out a loose jab but Boo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kane's corner calls for a 1-2. Kane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kane throws a leg kick which misses Boo's front leg but catches the back leg as Boo tries to avoid it.
Boo closes the distance and clinches up with Kane, looking for a takedown. Boo pushes Kane against the cage but Kane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boo.
Boo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kane defends well and Boo ends up having to push Kane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kane slaps away a takedown attempt from Boo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Boo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
Boo shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Boo.
Kane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boo.
No luck for Boo with that takedown attempt.
Boo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kane stuffs the takedown attempt from Boo. Boo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kane sizes up Boo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Boo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Boo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boo scrambles back to his feet.
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Boo.
Boo wants to counter with a clinch but Kane pushes him away.
Boo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kane is fending him off so far but Boo persists. Nope, Kane circles away and we're back to standing.
Boo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boo in his tracks.
Kane connects with a nice looking jab.
Boo tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izaiah Kane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Kane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kane tries to avoid it but Boo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kane to the ground. Kane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kane misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Boo blocks the low kick.
Boo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kane tries to avoid it but Boo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kane to the ground. Kane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kane throws a leg kick but Boo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boo can do to turn this around?
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane thumps Boo with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for Boo on that attempt.
Izaiah Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Boo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boo.
Boo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Boo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kane.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Boo.
Kane misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kane.
Kane lands a leg kick that knocks Boo off balance momentarily.
Kane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kane wants it to stay on the feet.
Kane misses with a series of wild punches.
Kane scores with a spinning back kick!
Boo goes for a double leg but Kane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kane continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boo. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kane. That's going to slow Boo down.
Nice sprawl there from Kane as Boo shoots in.
Boo fails with the takedown.
Izaiah Kane is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Boo 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane 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#
Kane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kane 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. #T3#
Kane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kane 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.
Boo has hold of Kane's hands but Kane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boo is looking to improve his position.
Kane 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.
Kane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kane is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Boo is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kane passes into side control, despite Boo's attempt to control the position.
Kane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kane'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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izaiah Kane dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kane throws a big shot that misses.
Kane lands a slapping body shot.
Boo tries to clinch up.
Kane is looking to counter with a body kick.
Boo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Boo closes the distance and clinches.
Boo throws an elbow but it misses.
Boo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
Kane lands a nice uppercut.
Boo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane blocks the elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Kane.
Boo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Boo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boo trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Kane slaps away a takedown attempt from Boo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Izaiah Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Boo.
Kane tests Boo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kane looks to land a body kick but Boo moved away.
Boo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kane's waist but Kane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boo off to one side.
Kane misses with a straight right. #T2#
Kane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kane connects with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boo.
Boo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Kane.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kane 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 Boo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boo for as long as he can get away with.
Boo struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kane controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kane.
Kane continues to stall.
Kane cracks Boo with a big elbow.
Kane slows the pace down.
Kane grinds an elbow into Boo's temple.
Boo is looking for a sweep.
Kane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Kane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boo is looking to reverse the position.
Boo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boo can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Kane's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kane scores with punches from side control.
Kane scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boo to see if he's OK.
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Further stalling from Kane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izaiah Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izaiah Kane!
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Event:
KOFC 91 - Vandelay vs Gay
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bull closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boo quickly recovers to half guard.
Boo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Boo actively working from the bottom here.
Boo is not content to let Bull control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boo is looking to control Bull's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boo avoid being mounted?
Boo tries to get to full guard but Bull has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Bull'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.
Boo trying to control here.
Bull is nestled in close to Boo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Bull is keen to just control but Boo is a slippery customer.
Boo wants to improve his position but Bull is controlling well.
Bull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boo tries to get to full guard but Bull has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Boo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bull wants to control from the top but Boo keeps moving.
Bull looking to sit in guard and control but Boo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bull 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.
Boo pushing down on Bull's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Boo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bull is just riding it out for now. Boo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Boo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bull sees it coming and defends easily.
Bull trying to control but Boo postures up.
Bull is not content to let Boo control the position.#SUB2#
Boo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bull is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bull is not content to let Boo control the position.#SUB2#
Bull is defending against the submission attempts here by Boo.
Bull has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boo is working away from the top position though.
Boo passes to side control. #SUB2#
Boo swings around for an armbar but Bull sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boo's guard.
Boo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bull's guard. #REVB#
Bull looking for a sweep. Not yet Bull, not yet. #T4#
Boo passes Bull's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Boo is trying to work for a kimura but Bull is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull manages to get to full guard.
Bull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boo wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Bull keeping full guard, as Boo tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bull wants to sweep but no luck.
Boo looking to pass the guard.
Bull wants to sweep here but Boo controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Boo dominated that round.
That's time! Bull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Boo clinches up with Bull and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Boo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bull is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boo to the mat. Boo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Bull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bull has managed to get both his arms back between Boo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Boo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bull is aware though and is defending well.
Bull works over Boo with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bull is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Bull avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bull lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bull advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Boo wants to improve his position but Bull is controlling well.
Bull is stalling here. Boo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bull seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Boo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bull struggling a bit here.
Boo advances nicely into full mount.
Bull tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Boo looking for a guillotine from mount but Bull is having none of it.
Bull tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Boo controlling the position easily from mount.
Bull tries to hold on but Boo postures up.#SUB2#
Bull defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boo.
Bull is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Boo working for a guillotine from mount but Bull is in no mood to give up.
Bull keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boo is looking to work his way around to Bull's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Boo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bull has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Boo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Boo but it's paid off an Bull is forced to tap! Nice work by Boo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jo Boo!
Clubber Bull was interviewed post fight and said 'That's a really great win u got there and I am honoured to fight and have to respect what u did today.'.
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Event:
KOFC 86 - Booker vs Bastard
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Boo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boo tries to counter by clinching up but Cortez breaks away and moves out of range.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Boo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez wants to land a leg kick but Boo is out of range.
Boo tries to clinch there but Cortez circles away.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Boo moves out of range easily.
Boo avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Boo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cortez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez misses with a hook. Boo ducked under it nicely.
Cortez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boo fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Boo rushes Cortez and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Boo tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Cortez manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Boo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boo trying to land knees to the body.
Cortez stalls.
Boo looking to throw knees to the head but Cortez is blocking nicely.
Cortez landing knees to the body.
Boo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boo can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Cortez tries to land a knee to the head but Boo blocks with his arms.
Cortez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boo is working for takedown but Cortez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Boo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boo being controlled against the cage.
Cortez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Boo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cortez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boo lands a body shot.
Boo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cortez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cortez lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boo tries to pull guard but Cortez holds him up against the cage and eventually Boo drops back down to his feet.
Cortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Boo pulls guard effortlessly.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Boo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boo working for a triangle but Cortez defends it easily.
#T3#
Cortez trying to control but Boo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boo is looking for a triangle but Cortez pushes his legs off easily.
Cortez pushes down on Boo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boo trying to control but Cortez postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cortez thows a huge punch but Boo dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Cortez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cortez trying to mount his opponent but Boo defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cortez lands a nice short elbow.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Boo is having none of it.
Boo trying to control from the bottom.
Boo is trying to get back to full guard.
Boo is staying active underneath Cortez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Cortez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boo darts in trying to clinch
and Cortez counters with a head kick.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Boo moves into the clinch successfully.
Cortez blocks an elbow strike.
Cortez avoiding damage as Boo throws knees to the body.
Cortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boo's face.
Cortez landing knees to the head.
Cortez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boo being controlled against the cage.
Boo goes for a takedown attempt but Cortez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boo swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Boo tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Cortez. That snapped Boo's head back.
Boo throws a push kick but Cortez slaps the foot to one side.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Boo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boo tries to land knees in the clinch but Cortez avoids the damage to the body.
Cortez just leaning against Boo, taking a breather.
Boo is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Boo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boo trying to land knees to the body.
Cortez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cortez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boo.
Cortez lands a good knee to the midsection. Boo won't want to take too many of those.
Tuco Cortez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Boo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cortez to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Boo manages to pull guard.
Cortez tries to stand but Boo is controlling from the bottom.
Boo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Cortez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cortez is looking to work some ground and pound but Boo has wrist control.#T3##SUB#
Boo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Boo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cortez escapes and throws Boo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boo wants to control but Cortez postures up.
Cortez wants to control but Boo is keeping him busy.
Cortez controlling the position.
Boo is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Boo parries the strikes from Cortez easily there. Cortez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boo to escape.
Cortez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boo is looking to improve his position.
Boo trying to control but Cortez postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Boo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cortez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cortez's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Cortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cortez lands a high kick!
Tuco Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boo wants to clinch but Cortez slips to the side
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand.
Cortez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boo slips under a jab.
Cortez lands with a kick to the temple. Boo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boo misses with the combination.
Cortez pushes Boo away with a front kick.
Cortez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Boo is looking to clinch.
Cortez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Boo is looking to clinch but Cortez is avoiding it.
Cortez scores with a head kick. Boo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tuco Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boo wants to clinch.
Boo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cortez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cortez lands a head kick!
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boo.
Boo wants to clinch.
Boo avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Boo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Boo closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Cortez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boo or not.
Boo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cortez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez tries to bum rush Boo with a series of wild strikes but Boo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boo feinted with a counter takedown.
Boo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cortez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cortez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cortez.
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!
Cortez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boo checks it well.
Boo throws a big counter combination but Cortez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jo Boo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boo moves to clinch but Cortez breaks away
and Cortez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boo really felt that one!#CL#
Boo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boo wants a takedown.
Boo tries to land knees in the clinch but Cortez avoids the damage to the body.
Boo tries to pull guard but Cortez holds him up against the cage and eventually Boo drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Boo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Cortez is pressed up against the cage. Boo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cortez down to the mat. Cortez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tuco Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boo shoots in looking for a takedown. Cortez tries to sprawl out of it but Boo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cortez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boo is looking to clinch.
Boo moves out of range of the body kick from Cortez.
#CL#
Boo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boo is trying to pull guard but Cortez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Cortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cortez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boo misses with a knee strike.
Cortez tries to land a knee to the head but Boo blocks with his arms.
Cortez landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Cortez.
Boo is looking for a takedown.
Cortez stalling in the clinch but Boo improves position.
Boo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cortez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Boo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Boo moves out of range easily.
Boo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jo Boo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuco Cortez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cortez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuco Cortez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cortez 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 Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuco Cortez!
Tuco Cortez 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:
KOFC 80 - New Year's Nightmare
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Hryunov just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Hryunov misses.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boo slips a jab from Hryunov.
Boo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hryunov. Boo does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Boo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boo wants a takedown.
Boo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boo tries to pull guard but Hryunov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boo blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hryunov dodges an elbow strike from Boo.
Boo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hryunov.
Hryunov avoids a wild elbow strike from Boo.#TD2#
Boo jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Hryunov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Hryunov is posturing up here but Boo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hryunov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hryunov has to tap! Slick submission there by Boo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jo Boo!
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Event:
FFA 40: Tenacity
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Boo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ikban, pushing him back against the cage.
Boo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Boo breaks from the clinch.
Jo Boo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ikban drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Boo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ikban presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Boo has Ikban pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Ikban has picked Boo up - he's going for a ride! Ikban dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Boo wants to stand back up but Ikban manages to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ikban off and has taken his back!
Boo 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#
Boo working for a choke but Ikban is defending well. #SUB#
Boo looking for the choke from the back. #T1##SUB#
Boo working for the choke. #SUB#
Ikban showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Boo is persistently looking for the submission but Ikban is defending it well.
#SUB#
Boo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Boo looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Ikban defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boo's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Boo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2##SUB#
Ikban 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 Boo gets his way!
#SUB#
Ikban fending off the submission attempt from Boo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boo is looking to control Ikban but Ikban is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Ikban preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Boo. #T3##SUB#
Boo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ikban is defending well though. Boo let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Ikban is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Ikban defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ikban is trying to stand back up.
Boo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T4##SUB#
Boo has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ikban is in real trouble here. Boo gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ikban is tapping out! Boo wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jo Boo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boo.
Jo Boo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucassen throws a shot from downtown. Boo moves away and avoids it.
Boo wants to clinch
and Lucassen counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Lucassen. No joy for Boo on that attempt.
Boo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucassen.
Boo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Boo ducks down to avoid it.
Boo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lucassen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lucassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arjen Lucassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Boo.
Boo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucassen.
#T1#
Boo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Boo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lucassen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucassen 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.
Lucassen wants to sweep here but Boo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Boo has gone for a leg lock! Lucassen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boo's guard.#REVR#
Lucassen wants to stand but Boo is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Lucassen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boo controls Lucassen momentarily but Lucassen frees himself. #SUB2#
Boo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucassen tries to free his leg and advance position but Boo is retaining full guard.
Lucassen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lucassen'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#
Boo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucassen stopping the sweep attempt from Boo.#SUB2#
Boo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lucassen is pushing down on Boo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boo is fighting to maintain full guard but Lucassen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lucassen content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boo with a poor takedown
and Lucassen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lucassen lands a head shot.
Lucassen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lucassen avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Lucassen there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Lucassen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boo throws a right and a left that Lucassen avoids nicely.
Arjen Lucassen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Boo saw that one coming.
Boo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucassen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boo shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Boo shoots in and gets a takedown into Lucassen's guard.
Lucassen controlling the position.
Boo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Boo has gone for a leg lock! Lucassen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boo's guard.#REVR#
Boo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen 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.
Boo keeping full guard, as Lucassen tries to pass. #T1#
Lucassen stays in close to Boo's body and controls the position.
Lucassen tries to free his leg and advance position but Boo is retaining full guard.
Lucassen is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Lucassen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lucassen has managed to get both his arms back between Boo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Boo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lucassen defends well.#SUB2#
Boo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucassen is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lucassen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Further stalling from Lucassen.#SUB2#
Boo looking for a guillotine here but Lucassen defends easily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boo looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boo tries to clinch
enabling Lucassen to counter with a crisp jab.
Boo misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Boo tries to land a body kick
and Lucassen counters with a left to the body.
Arjen Lucassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucassen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lucassen defends well and Boo ends up having to push Lucassen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucassen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucassen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucassen is looking to counter punch.
Lucassen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boo can do to turn this around?
Boo doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Lucassen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boo! Lucassen lets Boo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Boo is rocked!
Arjen Lucassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Boo.
Boo 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!
Boo throws a lazy body kick
and Lucassen counters with a huge right that knocks Boo out cold! Lucassen is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arjen Lucassen!
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