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Event:
GFC 23: Romanov vs Sobis
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Blackburn. #CUT#
It looks like Bill Timmons has been cut.
Timmons shoots and misses
and Timmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Timmons misses.
Blackburn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Timmons lands.
Blackburn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Timmons 's head backwards.
Blackburn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackburn lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackburn slips a straight right by Timmons .
Timmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
Blackburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Timmons lands a head shot.
Blackburn misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Blackburn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Timmons .
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackburn.#TD#
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Timmons is trying to control but can't.
Timmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blackburn is trying to control. Timmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blackburn throws a strike but Timmons avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blackburn trying to control but Timmons is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmons has Blackburn pulled in close to control his posture.
Blackburn 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.#T2#
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackburn being controlled here momentarily.
Timmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timmons trying to keep a closed guard but Blackburn is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blackburn slips under a jab from Timmons .
Blackburn wants to clinch up but Timmons keeps it at a distance.
Timmons scores with a jab to the body.
Timmons walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackburn. #T3#
Blackburn throws an off balance right hand
and Timmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bill Timmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Timmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Timmons might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Timmons with a hook.
Timmons misses with a straight right.
Timmons scores with a nice right hand.
Timmons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charles Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Timmons .
Blackburn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Timmons .
Timmons takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackburn looks to throw the jab but Timmons is out of range.
Jab, jab by Timmons - just one landing.
Timmons looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Timmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timmons .#T4#
Blackburn slips under a jab.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Timmons tests Blackburn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timmons throws a hook but Blackburn blocks it.
Timmons throws a hook to the side of Blackburn's head but Blackburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Timmons loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Timmons misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Blackburn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn closes the distance and clinches up with Timmons , looking for a takedown. Blackburn pushes Timmons against the cage but Timmons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Timmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackburn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Timmons 's hands.
A combination from Blackburn does no damage.
Timmons stuns Blackburn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blackburn misses with a few strikes there.
Blackburn moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Timmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Timmons 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Timmons scores with a punch to the head.
Bill Timmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn ducks right into an uppercut from Timmons .
Blackburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackburn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blackburn looks to land a left hand but Timmons moved out of range nicely.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timmons .
Blackburn misses with a hook. Timmons ducked under it nicely.
Blackburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Timmons .
Timmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Blackburn counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Timmons trying to control from the bottom.
Blackburn tries to pass to full mount but Timmons defends it. #SUB#
Blackburn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Blackburn trying to control from half guard but Timmons is working away.
Blackburn prevents Timmons from improving his position.
Timmons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Timmons .
Timmons looking to control.
Blackburn being controlled here momentarily.
Blackburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Timmons has control of Blackburn's left arm, preventing Blackburn from doing any damage.
Timmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmons 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.
Blackburn throws a body punch but Timmons moves out of range.
Timmons misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Timmons .
Blackburn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmons manages to avoid it.
Timmons scores with a shot to the body.
Blackburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmons throws out the jab.
Timmons staying out of range there.
Blackburn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Blackburn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Timmons lands a jab.
Timmons slips under a jab.
Timmons tests Blackburn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timmons misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Blackburn misses. #TD2#
Timmons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blackburn to the mat! Blackburn manages to get full guard.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Timmons from controlling successfully.
Timmons 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Timmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackburn being controlled here, momentarily.
Timmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackburn is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB#
Blackburn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Timmons defends it easily.
Timmons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Timmons slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blackburn struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Timmons wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blackburn, who protects the arm well.
Blackburn sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill Timmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bill Timmons 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Timmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Timmons throws the left hand but Blackburn avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blackburn slips under a jab.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Timmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Timmons takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Timmons lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blackburn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blackburn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Blackburn looking to score a takedown here. Timmons is defending well but Blackburn drives through and ends up in Timmons 's guard.
Blackburn postures up.
Blackburn being controlled here momentarily.
Blackburn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Timmons 's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmons 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.
Blackburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB2#
Timmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackburn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackburn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blackburn throwing strikes from guard but Timmons blocks nicely.
Timmons is trying to keep Blackburn in close.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Timmons keeps moving.
Blackburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timmons is keeping the position for now.
Blackburn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blackburn works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Blackburn is trying to work for a kimura but Timmons is defending well.
Blackburn is thwarting Timmons 's attempts to control the position.
Timmons has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Timmons keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Timmons regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blackburn cracks Timmons with a solid left hand.
Timmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Timmons has wrist control.#T3#
Timmons bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blackburn's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Blackburn looking for a guillotine here but Timmons defends easily.
#SUB2#
Timmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Timmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Blackburn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Timmons defends it easily.
Blackburn seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Timmons from controlling successfully.
Charles Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmons with a nice head shot there.
Timmons is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Timmons scoring with some ground and pound.
Timmons won't allow Blackburn to sweep him here.
Timmons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blackburn's guard. #SUB2#
Timmons seems to be working for a kimura but Blackburn defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Blackburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Blackburn.
I think Timmons 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Timmons !
A very excited looking Bill Timmons rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
GFC 18: Hardon vs Boxer 2
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Begovic misses with a looping left.
Charles Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn is looking to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blackburn.
Blackburn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blackburn cracks Begovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blackburn wants to clinch up but Begovic keeps it at a distance.
Blackburn works Begovic's body with a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blackburn.
Begovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blackburn manages to circle out of the way.
Blackburn throws a nice looking combination but Begovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Blackburn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blackburn lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Begovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Begovic keeping full guard, as Blackburn tries to pass.
Begovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Begovic is adopting a defensive guard.
Blackburn wants to pass the guard but Begovic is keeping the position.
Blackburn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Begovic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Begovic 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.
Blackburn wants to sweep here but Begovic controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Begovic passes Blackburn's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Blackburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Begovic pulls his head out easily.
Blackburn gets full guard.#SUB2#
Blackburn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Begovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Begovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Begovic stopping the sweep attempt from Blackburn.
Blackburn is trying to keep Begovic in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Blackburn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Begovic has picked Blackburn up and slammed him! Blackburn can't keep hold of the triangle and Begovic manages to pass to side control!
Blackburn is trying to control Begovic's posture but Begovic avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Blackburn tries to bench press Begovic off him but Begovic keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Begovic stalls from top position.
Blackburn regains half guard.
Blackburn wants to get back to full guard.
Blackburn wants to get back to full guard but Begovic has passed into side control.#T4#
Blackburn is looking to regain half guard here but Begovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Blackburn sneaks back into half guard.
Blackburn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Begovic jumps into side control!
Blackburn is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Blackburn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Begovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Blackburn. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Begovic as Blackburn shoots in.
Blackburn tests Begovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Begovic drops his hands momentarily and Blackburn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Begovic throws a hook but Blackburn blocks it.
A nice side step and Blackburn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Blackburn.
Blackburn cracks Begovic with a good jab.
Begovic slips under a jab.
Begovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut. Begovic saw that one coming.#T1#
Blackburn swinging wildly here.
As Blackburn tries to get set, Begovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Blackburn manages to avoid the attempt.
Blackburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Begovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Begovic jabs Blackburn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left lands for Begovic.
Begovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Begovic punishes Blackburn's body with a nice straight punch.
Begovic throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Begovic scores with a jab. Blackburn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Begovic cracks Blackburn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Begovic as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn works the jab nicely.#T2#
Begovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Begovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blackburn at a distance.
Begovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
Begovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackburn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Begovic swivels and escapes.
Roland Begovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Begovic swivels and escapes.
Blackburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Begovic throws the left hand but Blackburn avoids the punch easily.
Charles Blackburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Begovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a counter combo.
Blackburn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackburn lands a head shot.
Begovic throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Blackburn counters with a single leg into guard. Begovic didn't expect that. #T3#
Begovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackburn throws a strike but Begovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Blackburn working for a triangle but Begovic defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Blackburn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Begovic passes into side control.
Blackburn is trying to escape the position but Begovic is controlling the position.
Blackburn is looking to reverse the position.
Blackburn regains half guard.
Begovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Blackburn actively working from the bottom here.
Begovic is thwarting Blackburn's attempts to control the position.
Begovic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
Begovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blackburn is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Roland Begovic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Begovic slips under a jab from Blackburn.
A counter left hand to the body from Begovic misses its target.
Blackburn looks to land a combination but Begovic avoids it well.
Blackburn tries to bum rush Begovic with a series of wild strikes but Begovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Begovic punishes Blackburn's body with a nice straight punch.
Blackburn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Begovic walks into a jab.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Begovic.
Blackburn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Begovic misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Begovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn shoots in but Begovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blackburn moves out of range as Begovic strikes.
Roland Begovic is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Begovic catches Blackburn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blackburn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Begovic.
Blackburn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blackburn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Begovic darts in and clinches Blackburn up against the cage.
Begovic misses with some punches.
Begovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Begovic.
A head punch on the inside from Blackburn fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Begovic.
Blackburn blocking some punches.
Blackburn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Begovic after a bit of a struggle.
Begovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Begovic on the inside. #T2#
Blackburn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Begovic is defending well.
Roland Begovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Blackburn.
Blackburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Begovic lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Begovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Begovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blackburn.
A nice left hand lands by Begovic.
Begovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow. #BC#
Begovic breaks the clinch.
Begovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blackburn under the eye.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Begovic lands with a hook. Blackburn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Begovic misses with a wild body shot.
Roland Begovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Begovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Begovic.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Begovic as he avoids it easily.
As Blackburn tries to get set, Begovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Blackburn manages to avoid the attempt.
Blackburn misses with a straight right.
Begovic loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Begovic.
Begovic misses with a double jab.
Blackburn shoots in looking for a takedown but Begovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blackburn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Begovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blackburn.
Begovic scores with a body shot.
Begovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Charles Blackburn has been cut.
Begovic misses with a body shot.
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Begovic ducks down to avoid it.
Begovic tries to counter by clinching up but Blackburn breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Nice shot by Begovic.
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!
Begovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackburn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Begovic scrambles back to his feet.
Begovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blackburn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blackburn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Begovic circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Begovic drops Blackburn with a beautiful combination! Blackburn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Begovic is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Blackburn is rocked!
Blackburn drops his hands for a split second and Begovic immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Blackburn face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Begovic follows up with a right hand that knocks Blackburn into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roland Begovic!
A victorious Roland Begovic 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:
ROV 68
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Blackburn throws a series of punches but Olah avoids them all with ease.
Blackburn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blackburn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Halo Olah has been cut.
Blackburn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olah swivels and escapes.
Blackburn misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Olah.
Olah blocks a jab.
Blackburn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that Olah avoids nicely.
Olah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blackburn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Olah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blackburn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Olah counter with a right hand.
Olah misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blackburn defends it well.#T1#
Olah throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Olah swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blackburn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olah avoids it really well and circles away.
Olah throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Blackburn counter with a right hand.
Olah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blackburn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olah thows a body kick. Blackburn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Olah scores with a head kick. Blackburn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles Blackburn has been cut.
Olah swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackburn.#T2#
Blackburn misses with a lunging right hand
and Olah counters with a nice body shot.
Blackburn is breathing heavily.
Olah motions for Blackburn to come forward. Olah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blackburn lands with a nice combination. Olah backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olah goes for a double leg but Blackburn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Blackburn continues to drive forward.
Blackburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Olah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Olah.
Olah loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Olah scores with a leg kick.
Blackburn throws a right hand that Olah ducks under and follows up with a left that Olah also avoids with ease.
Good work by Blackburn as he checks the leg kick.
Blackburn lands a jab.#T3#
Olah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Olah circles away.
Olah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackburn checks a low kick from Olah.
Both fighters circling a little - Olah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Olah tried to score with a low kick but Blackburn checks it.
Olah throws a right hand that Blackburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackburn also avoids with ease.
Blackburn slaps away a takedown attempt from Olah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blackburn shoots in looking for a takedown. Olah tries to sprawl out of it but Blackburn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Olah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackburn moves to clinch but Olah breaks away
and Olah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Blackburn swings for the body but Olah moves out of range.
Olah throws a right and a left that Blackburn avoids nicely.
Olah swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Olah slips a jab and a cross from Blackburn.
Nice sprawl there from Blackburn as Olah shoots in.
Blackburn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blackburn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olah swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Blackburn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a body punch.
Olah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blackburn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blackburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#KD#
Blackburn lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Olah sprawling to the canvas. Blackburn follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Olah hang on?
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 Charles Blackburn will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Blackburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Olah gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Blackburn gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Olah is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Blackburn!
After winning the bout, Charles Blackburn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Blackburn throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Blackburn has managed to clinch.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Tito Jackson has been cut.
Blackburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Blackburn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blackburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Blackburn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tito Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Blackburn.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blackburn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blackburn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blackburn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blackburn.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackburn.#T2#
Jackson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackburn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Blackburn tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blackburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
Tito Jackson 's cut is getting worse.#TD2#
Blackburn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jackson regains guard.
Blackburn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Blackburn content to stall in guard here.
Blackburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackburn passes Jackson 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blackburn trying to control the pace.
Blackburn trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Blackburn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blackburn lands with a punch from half guard.
Blackburn slips a nice elbow through Jackson 's hands, connecting with Jackson 's forehead.#CUT2#
Tito Jackson 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tito Jackson 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Blackburn!
A very excited looking Charles Blackburn 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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