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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles LaFontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Monster by Skillet. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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208 lbs
21 - 18 - 3 |
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192 cm
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216 lbs
35 - 26 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles LaFontier!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaFontier.
A momentary lapse in concentration from LaFontier enables Blaze to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. LaFontier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
LaFontier is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Blaze dives into side control.
LaFontier is trying to get back to his feet.
Blaze misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on LaFontier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where LaFontier is right now.
LaFontier wants to control but Blaze postures up.
Blaze is trying to get an arm triangle but LaFontier is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Blaze seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
LaFontier struggling a bit here.
Blaze throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFontier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Blaze in side control, throwing shots but LaFontier defends.
LaFontier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blaze has just dragged him back down to the mat.
LaFontier tries to buck Blaze off but Blaze is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by LaFontier, who protects the arm well.
Blaze grinds an elbow into LaFontier's temple.
LaFontier managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blaze.
Blaze trying to control the action but LaFontier is working from the bottom.
Blaze 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.
Blaze working the ground and pound but LaFontier is defending the strikes.
LaFontier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blaze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LaFontier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blaze tries for a kimura but LaFontier is defending well.
Blaze working away.
Blaze fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blaze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, LaFontier has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blaze but great work by LaFontier.
Blaze struggling a bit here.
LaFontier stands up and beckons Blaze to his feet.
Blaze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaFontier wants to control but Blaze postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier is looking for a sweep.
Blaze fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blaze trying to control the action but LaFontier is working from the bottom.
Blaze thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LaFontier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blaze trying to control the position but LaFontier is working away.
LaFontier manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blaze's best efforts.
LaFontier is looking to control Blaze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LaFontier avoid being mounted?
Blaze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blaze is looking to take a break and control but LaFontier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. LaFontier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
LaFontier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blaze drops back looking for a leg! LaFontier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LaFontier manages to kick Blaze off! Blaze jumps back into LaFontier's guard.
LaFontier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blaze's guard.
LaFontier gets to his feet. Blaze looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blaze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
LaFontier sneaks out the side door and pushes Blaze away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaFontier stuffs the takedown.
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 Johnny Blaze will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blaze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blaze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LaFontier backwards.
LaFontier struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaze controls his hands.
Blaze tries to pull guard but LaFontier holds him up against the cage and eventually Blaze drops back down to his feet.
LaFontier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaFontier throws a head punch that misses.
Blaze wants a takedown but no success here.
Blaze can't find room to land a body shot as LaFontier controls the action.
Blaze is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LaFontier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LaFontier lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaFontier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaze has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics LaFontier uses from the top position.
LaFontier wants to stand but Blaze is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFontier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LaFontier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
LaFontier trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
LaFontier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blaze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LaFontier is aware though and is defending well.
LaFontier stands up from Blaze's guard - LaFontier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Blaze tries for a takedown but LaFontier circles away easily
enabling LaFontier to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LaFontier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier fails with a takedown attempt.
LaFontier moves into the clinch successfully.
Blaze tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LaFontier just stands there and leans against the cage.
LaFontier tries to work over Blaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaFontier struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaze controls his hands.
LaFontier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LaFontier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from LaFontier.
Blaze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LaFontier after a bit of a struggle.
LaFontier misses with some punches.
Blaze tries to pull guard but LaFontier holds him up against the cage and eventually Blaze drops back down to his feet.
Blaze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LaFontier walks away with a smile on his face. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
LaFontier misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into LaFontier's guard.
Blaze works over LaFontier with some ground and pound from guard.
LaFontier wants to sweep but no luck.
LaFontier trying to control the position here.
LaFontier wants to sweep here but Blaze controlling him for the moment.
LaFontier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LaFontier wants to sweep here but Blaze controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze is fighting to break LaFontier's control of his arms but LaFontier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
LaFontier is continuing to stall.
LaFontier keeping moving, preventing Blaze from controlling successfully.
LaFontier keeping full guard, as Blaze tries to pass.
LaFontier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
LaFontier 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaze looking to pass the guard.
Blaze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles LaFontier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
LaFontier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LaFontier duly obliges.
Blaze shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
LaFontier is looking for a sweep. Blaze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LaFontier is looking to control Blaze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LaFontier avoid being mounted?
LaFontier is looking for a sweep. Blaze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blaze is trying to control. LaFontier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LaFontier is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
LaFontier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blaze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaFontier keeps working.
Blaze stalling.
LaFontier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LaFontier's head.
LaFontier is trying to get back to full guard.
Blaze passes to full mount!
LaFontier working to try and regain half guard.
Blaze working for a guillotine from mount but LaFontier is in no mood to give up.
Blaze cracks LaFontier with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Blaze pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
LaFontier tries to hold on but Blaze pushes him away.
Blaze putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
LaFontier is desperately trying to improve his position but Blaze has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnny Blaze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze scores with a couple of good head shots there.
LaFontier can't escape the position.
Blaze looking to control and managing it successfully.
LaFontier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LaFontier really wants to buck Blaze off and get back to his feet.
LaFontier is squirming around, avoiding Blaze's attempts to control the action.
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!
Blaze landing punches.
LaFontier is squirming around, avoiding Blaze's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze landing shots from mount.
LaFontier is rocked!
Blaze prevents LaFontier from getting the reversal.
LaFontier is still in real trouble! Can Blaze finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Blaze! LaFontier is hurt baaadly! Blaze is firing away with more strikes - LaFontier is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Blaze!
After the fight, Johnny Blaze was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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