Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Trash Fights 18(155 structure)
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain. #BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pain misses with a punch on the inside.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
Pain tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blake.
Pain wants to take the fight to the mat but Blake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Pain lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
Pain manages to pull guard.
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet. #SUB2#
Pain looking for a triangle here. Blake is fighting it but it looks tight! Pain pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Blake is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: EFC Blaze vs Kishimoto
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Viking thuds his right hand into Blake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blake tries to bum rush Viking with a series of wild strikes but Viking uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viking fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Blake. That snapped Viking's head back.
Blake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Viking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viking is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Viking misses its intended target.
Viking takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Viking is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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!#CL2#
Viking clinches with his opponent.
Viking tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blake is trying to break the clinch but Viking is controlling him.
Viking just leaning against Blake, taking a breather.
Blake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blake as Viking tries to tie him up. #T1##BC#
Blake breaks the clinch.
Blake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Viking at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Viking blocks a head kick by Blake.
Viking throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blake counters with a head kick. #ROC#
Viking is rocked!
Blake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Viking throws a jab when Blake was well out of range.
Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viking sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blake misses with a head kick.
Blake tries to land a front kick but Viking steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Blake tenderised Viking's leg. Viking is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Viking. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blake 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 Viking has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Viking and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Viking closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake wants to break free but Viking has control. #BC#
Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Viking does no damage.
Viking moves away from the strike by Blake.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Viking moves out of range easily.
Viking swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blake lands a slapping body shot.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Viking is looking to clinch.
Blake throws out a powerful jab.
Blake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viking circles away quickly and effectively.
Viking throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake. #T3#
A jab from Viking finds it's way through Blake's defenses.
Viking takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blake throws a hook but Viking blocks it.
Blake misses with a looping right.
Blake throws a right hand that misses
and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viking on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Viking is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
Some wild striking there from Blake.
Viking staying out of range there.
Viking seems to have recovered his senses.
William Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake loads up on a big right hand but Viking slips the punch.
Viking swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Viking takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake throws a leg kick
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake misses with a lunging right hand
and Viking connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Blake.
Viking checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Blake misses.
Viking lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Viking tries to clinch but Blake is having none of it.
Viking ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Blake scores with a hook.
Viking swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viking loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viking.
Viking tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake 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#
Blake dodges the punch combination from Viking.
Blake lands a nice shot that snaps Viking's head back.
A big left from Blake misses.
Viking stalks Blake and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blake's face. Blake staggers backwards, shaken.
Blake throws out a loose jab but Viking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake misses with a right hand
and Viking counters with a two punch combo.
Blake slips a straight right by Viking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Viking was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viking tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viking misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
A head kick misses from Blake.
Viking misses with a double jab.
Viking 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.
Blake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blake throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
Blake misses with a left hand
letting Viking counter with a right hand.
Blake throws a leg kick
and Viking counters with a stiff right hand.
Viking ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viking throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Viking gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Viking trying to control the position but instead, Blake has worked for underhooks and has pushed Viking into the cage.
Viking lands a right hand. #BC#
Blake manages to break the clinch.
Blake misses with an uppercut
and Viking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Viking jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viking throws out the jab.
Viking tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake misses with a hook.
Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viking cracks Blake with an open hand slap.
Viking has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Viking slips a straight right by Blake.
A head kick by Blake misses
and Viking counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blake scores with a head kick. Viking tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Viking ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Blake throws a combination. Viking tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viking manages to avoid it.
Viking is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick from Blake misses.
Viking lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Blake clinches.
Blake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blake has had enough of the clinch but Viking keeps him there for the moment.
Viking tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blake tries to circle away but Viking has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Viking.
Blake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viking keeps control of Blake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Blake manages to break the clinch.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Viking moves out of range easily.
Viking misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely.
Blake misses with a double jab
and Viking counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Viking connects with a looping right hand.
Viking moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viking steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blake.
A slow jab from Viking misses its intended target.
Viking cracks Blake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Viking rushes Blake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Viking jumps guard but Blake stands there with Viking around his waist. Viking gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blake wants to get back to striking at distance but Viking won't allow it.
Blake blocks an uppercut.
Viking stalling in the clinch.
Viking jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blake walks away with a smile on his face. Viking gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
William Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Techno Viking.
Blake misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Techno Viking 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Viking works over Blake's head and body with a nice combination.
Blake lands a high kick!
Blake throws a hook to the side of Viking's head but Viking sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Techno Viking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blake lands with an uppercut that bounces Viking off the cage and back into range.
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blake lands a slapping body shot.
Blake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viking lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Viking does no damage.
Blake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viking throws a jab when Blake was well out of range.
Blake went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viking moves away.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viking manages to avoid it.#CL#
Viking tries to keep at a distance but Blake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake tries to circle away but Viking has him pinned against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Viking gets control of Blake's arms and successfully pulls guard. Viking will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Blake preventing the sweep.
Blake sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Viking looking for a guillotine here but Blake defends easily. #SU#
Blake stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Blake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blake throws a head kick that Viking semi-blocks.
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Viking wants to clinch.#T2#
Viking sizes up Blake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Viking misses with a few strikes there.
Blake misses with a wild combination.
As Blake backs off Viking throws a huge counter combo but Blake manages to avoid it all.
Blake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Viking will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
No joy there for Viking, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blake misses with a head kick.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viking unleashes a big counter combination but Blake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Viking is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Viking tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Viking counters with a series of strikes. Blake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Viking swinging wildly here.
A jab from Viking finds it's way through Blake's defenses.
Blake misses the body punch
and Viking counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Blake swats away the attempt to clinch by Viking.
Viking throws a series of punches but Blake moves out of range.
Blake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake lands the left hand.
Viking staying out of range there.
Viking misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely.
Viking avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake scores with the left hand. Viking knows he should have avoided that one.
Blake lands a leg kick that knocks Viking off balance momentarily.
Viking throws a series of strikes that have Blake backpedaling.
Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake slips a straight right by Viking.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Techno Viking.
I think Viking 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Techno Viking!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Techno Viking waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: EFC Ladd vs Mir
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Blake scores with a hook.
Dood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dood thinking.
Dood looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Dood throws a big shot that misses.
Dood throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Dood misses with a body punch
and Blake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rad Dood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dood misses with a body shot.
It looked like Blake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Blake instigates a clinch.
Blake working aggressively here.
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Blake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blake has had enough of the clinch but Dood keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Blake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blake's efforts to push away.#BC#
Blake manages to break the clinch.
Blake seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blake fails to land with a series of punches.
Dood misses with a straight right.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Dood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Dood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Dood.
Blake throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Dood dives in and scores a takedown into Blake's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dood manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dood is looking for a triangle here but Blake uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Dood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blake tries to stand but Dood is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Dood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blake slows the pace down.
Dood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dood takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dood struggling a bit here.#T3#
Blake remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Blake wants to stand but Dood is controlling his arm.
Blake controls the position.
Dood 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.
Check out the look on Blake's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Blake is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dood will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dood is looking for a sweep.
Dood wants to control but Blake postures up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dood tries to buck Blake off but Blake is having none of it.
Blake wants to stand but Dood has his arm trapped.
Dood regains half guard.
Blake trying to control the pace.
Dood is trying to get back to full guard.
Blake tries to stand and escape but Dood is controlling the position.
Dood holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dood closes the distance and clinches.
Dood misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Blake slips a straight right by Dood.
Blake avoids the body shot from Dood.
Blake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dood tries to clinch up but Blake circles away and keeps his distance.
Dood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blake avoids the body shot from Dood.
A little feinted left hand from Blake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dood takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dood sizes up Blake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dood.
Dood throws a right hand that misses
and Blake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dood can do to turn this around?
Blake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Blake manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Dood. #T1#
Dood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dood staying out of range there.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dood throws out the jab.
Dood throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it.
Dood misses with a lunging right hand
and Blake counters with a nice uppercut.
Blake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dood tries to clinch
letting Blake counter with a right hand.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Blake misses.
Dood scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Dood misses. #CL2#
Dood has managed to clinch.
Blake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Blake manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Jab by Dood.
A combination from Dood does no damage.
William Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake throws a looping overhand right but Dood ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Dood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Dood.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Dood moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Dood scores with a four punch combination!
Dood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dood throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Dood does it's job there.
Dood slips under a jab from Blake.
Dood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Dood lands a jab to the nose.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blake.#T3#
Dood misses with a jab to the body
and Blake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dood misses with an uppercut
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blake lands a really nice looking cross but Dood seems unphased.
Blake avoids the body shot from Dood.
It looked like Blake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Dood moves out of range easily.
Dood jabs Blake right on the nose. Blake blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blake.
Nice cross by Dood.
Dood misses with a body punch
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dood throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Dood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Dood is out of range.
Dood thuds his right hand into Blake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Blake has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Dood has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blake clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Blake wants to escape the position.
Dood trying to control momentarily.
Blake wants to control his opponent's hands but Dood gets his hands free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Dood looking for the choke but no joy.
Blake is trying to break free.
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 William Blake will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dood tries to close the distance and clinch but Blake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake throws an overhand right that lands on Dood's shoulder, as Dood tries to avoid the shot.
Dood blocks a jab.
Blake slips under a jab.
Dood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blake misses with a looping right.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Dood saw that one coming.
Dood misses the jab.
Dood misses with a straight right.
Blake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dood feints the counter takedown.
Dood just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dood moves out of range as Blake strikes.#T1#
A slow jab from Blake misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Blake - just one landing.
Blake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blake.
Dood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Dood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blake on the side of the head.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Dood.
Dood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
William Blake is winning the standup battle so far.
Dood misses with a body shot
and Blake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dood tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
Dood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dood. #T2#
Blake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blake takes a swing at Dood's ribcage but misses.
Dood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dood with a jab.#CL2#
Blake tries to keep at a distance but Dood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blake wants to get back to striking at distance but Dood won't allow it.
Blake is trying to break the clinch but Dood has him pressed against the cage.
Blake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dood has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.#T3#
Dood throws a right hand that misses
and Dood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
A combination from Blake does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Dood misses the target.
Blake slips a straight right by Dood.
Blake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Dood rushes Blake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Blake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Blake forces Dood back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Blake breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dood clinches.
Blake is trying to break free.#BC#
Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blake scores with a body shot.
Blake throws out a powerful jab.
Dood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blake paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Dood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dood rushes Blake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Dood.
Blake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dood lands a right hand.
Rad Dood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dood blocking some punches.
Blake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Blake breaks from the clinch.
Dood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rad Dood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dood's calf.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blake 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Blake!
After the big win, William Blake made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: EFC Dheeb vs Stanky
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama cracks the inside of Blake's front leg.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Blake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Obama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obama scores with a kick to the midsection.
Obama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obama punishes Blake's body with a nice straight punch.
Blake seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Obama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blake lands a nice looking kick to the body. Obama takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Obama throws a leg kick
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake scores with a jab. Obama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Obama avoids the head kick by Blake. #TD2#
Obama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blake's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving. #SUB2#
Obama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Obama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obama manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Blake wanted to stand there but Obama had control of the position.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obama is on top in guard. #REVB#
Blake wants to get back to his feet but Obama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blake keeping full guard, as Obama tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Blake keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Blake is trying to control the position but Obama postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake wants to stand but Obama is controlling the position.
Obama postures up in Blake's guard and throws a big left but Blake blocks it.
Blake has his hands on Obama's head, controlling the position.
Blake wants to stand up but Obama is controlling him. #SUB2#
Obama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
William Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Blake misses its target.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Obama tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barack Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama with a hook.
Obama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Obama misses.
Blake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blake misses with a hook.
Obama blocks a jab.
Obama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blake with a body shot.
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Obama slips a straight right by Blake.
Obama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blake is out of range and Obama settles back down.
Blake thinks about countering with a head kick.
Obama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Blake misses.
Obama slips a straight right by Blake.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama misses with a leg kick
and Blake counters with a three punch combo that has Obama backing up. Obama nods at Blake to acknowledge the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blake, right into the meat.
Obama throws the kick towards the body but Blake avoids it.
A combination from Obama does no damage.
Blake appears to be looking for a big counter.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barack Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Obama misses with a right hand
and Blake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Obama thinking.
Blake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obama dodges the punch combination from Blake.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Obama throws a leg kick but Blake checks it.
Obama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Blake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Blake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obama at a distance.
Obama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obama scores with a sloppy right hand. Blake should have avoided that one.
Obama shoots in but Blake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Obama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Obama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Obama. That snapped Blake's head back.
Obama tries to land a front kick but Blake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obama flicks out a counter leg kick but Blake steps away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Obama misses. #T2#
Obama misses with a body punch
and Blake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama tries to land a front kick but Blake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blake misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Obama.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Obama looks to move away, Blake throws a big counter combo but Obama just gets out of the way.
Good work by Obama as he checks the leg kick.
Blake defending well as Obama loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Blake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Obama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blake's head.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obama slips a jab and a cross from Blake. #T3#
Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
Obama blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Obama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obama misses with a straight left.
Obama tries for a takedown but Blake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Obama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blake throws a head kick that misses.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Obama misses.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Blake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obama moves away from the strike by Blake.
Obama lands a jab to Blake's midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Obama. Blake shrugs it off though. #T4#
Obama misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama connects with a body shot that sends Blake's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blake throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Blake misses with a left hand
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Blake was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obama.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Blake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Obama is predictable there
and Blake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Blake throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Obama cracks Blake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Obama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blake throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama moves out of range of the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Obama!
Blake staying out of range there.
Obama lands with a hook. Blake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blake scores with a nice head shot.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama throws a leg kick that misses.
Blake slips under a jab.#T1#
Obama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blake.
Obama swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Obama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blake doesn't seem phased though.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obama.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Obama. That snapped Blake's head back.
Obama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Obama scoring well with a low kick there.
Obama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Obama throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Obama.
Blake throws a big counter combination but Obama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Obama throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Obama finds it's way through Blake's defenses.
Obama moves out of range of the strikes.
Obama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
William Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obama misses with a looping right.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Obama lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Obama misses with a kick to the body.
Obama scores with a jab.
Blake scores with a hook to the body. Obama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Obama lands a nice looking body shot.
Obama connects with a leg kick. Blake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama throws a poor cross that misses
and Blake counters with a one-two to the body.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense.
Obama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blake throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blake looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Blake moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Blake tries to bum rush Obama with a series of wild strikes but Obama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Obama tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obama slips a straight right by Blake.
Obama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blake is looking for a counter combo.
Blake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch lands to the side of Blake 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
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!
Blake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blake checks a leg kick.
It looked like Blake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Obama lands a head shot.
Obama thuds his right hand into Blake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obama misses with a kick to the body.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Blake feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Obama.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Obama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake checks a leg kick.
Blake throws a low kick, looking for Obama's leg but Obama calmly moves out of range.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obama!
Barack Obama took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Donald Trump is so privileged that the first job he ever had to apply for was president of the United States'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
A punch combination from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs misses with a hook
and Blake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Jacobs does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Blake clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blake swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blake counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jacobs scores with a sloppy right hand. Blake should have avoided that one. #CL#
Blake moves into range and clinches up with Jacobs.
Jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake looking for a takedown.
Jacobs tries to break free but Blake pushes him back against the cage.
Blake has Jacobs pressed against the cage, preventing Jacobs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs misses with a two punch combination.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Blake darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.
Blake lands with a right to the head.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Blake is controlling him.#T1#
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Blake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blake pushes Jacobs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Blake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jacobs stops Blake from standing up. #SUB#
Blake working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
Blake 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.
Jacobs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jacobs has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Blake to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jacobs is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Blake pulls down on the head and he's put Jacobs to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). William Blake!
Jumping up and down and very excited, William Blake waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018

#R1##CL#
Blake has managed to clinch.
Blake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Blake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blake.
Blake lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Blake.
Blake lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Blake.
Blake lands with a left to the head.
Blake lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
A short left from Blake.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Blake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ryan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blake lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Nicky Ryan has been cut.
Blake lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#
Ryan is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
Blake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ryan looks winded!
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Blake lands a left hand. #T1#
Blake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blake pushes Ryan against the cage. Blake is working some dirty boxing. Blake pushes off with a quick right hook! Ryan goes down! Ryan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Blake moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Blake!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, William Blake made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2018

#R1##CL#
Blake moves into range and clinches up with Gasanov.
Gasanov wants a takedown.
Blake lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Blake.
Blake lands an uppercut.
Gasanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blake walks away with a smile on his face. Gasanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gasanov on the side of the head.
Blake with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blake.
Blake lands a lovely overhand right.
Blake scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Blake cracks Gasanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Blake has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gasanov to stand back up!#ROC#
Gasanov is rocked!
Gasanov leaves his chin hanging out and Blake seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gasanov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Blake!
A victorious William Blake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Final
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Mazcsakhs loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but Blake moved away.
Mazcsakhs misses with a low kick.
Blake explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mazcsakhs lands a jab to the head.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazcsakhs manages to avoid it.
Mazcsakhs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mazcsakhs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazcsakhs throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Blake throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mazcsakhs.
Blake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blake is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick
and Blake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazcsakhs.
William Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazcsakhs looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely.
Blake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mazcsakhs sprawls and moves away.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazcsakhs. #T1#
Mazcsakhs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like William Blake has been cut.
Mazcsakhs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blake avoids the body shot from Mazcsakhs.
Blake appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mazcsakhs slips a jab from Blake.
A low kick from Mazcsakhs misses
and Blake makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mazcsakhs really felt that one!
Mazcsakhs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blake dips to his left and cracks Mazcsakhs with an uppercut!
Blake takes a swing at Mazcsakhs's ribcage but misses.
Mazcsakhs throws a body kick that misses
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazcsakhs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blake is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Blake throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mazcsakhs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blake is in Mazcsakhs's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake wants to control from the top but Mazcsakhs keeps moving.
Mazcsakhs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Mazcsakhs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blake is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake throwing strikes but missing.
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazcsakhs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mazcsakhs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazcsakhs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazcsakhs is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt - Mazcsakhs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mazcsakhs cracks Blake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mazcsakhs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazcsakhs checks a leg kick.
Mazcsakhs appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mazcsakhs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
Blake scores with a hook.
Mazcsakhs throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Mazcsakhs is looking to chop away at Blake's legs.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blake throws an overhand right that lands on Mazcsakhs's shoulder, as Mazcsakhs tries to avoid the shot.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt
and Mazcsakhs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mazcsakhs misses with a looping left.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake's corner calls for a 1-2. Blake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Blake.
Blake looks for a takedown but Mazcsakhs sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Mazcsakhs.
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 William Blake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blake misses with a shot to the body
and Mazcsakhs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazcsakhs moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Blake there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blake digs a good body shot into Mazcsakhs's ribs.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mazcsakhs to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mazcsakhs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mazcsakhs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blake can pounce on him.
Mazcsakhs misses with a leg kick
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
Blake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blake has a takedown stuffed.
Blake tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Mazcsakhs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blake slips a jab from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blake throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blake scores with a nice head shot.
Mazcsakhs is looking to score with low kicks.
Blake checks a low kick from Mazcsakhs.
Blake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blake misses with a body shot
and Mazcsakhs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mazcsakhs throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Blake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazcsakhs's hands.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake backing away here, and Mazcsakhs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mazcsakhs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Blake.
Mazcsakhs misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Mazcsakhs avoids it well and moves away.
Blake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mazcsakhs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazcsakhs lands a slapping body shot.
Blake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mazcsakhs's calf.
Blake scores with a leg kick.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blake counters with a low kick, right behind Mazcsakhs 's knee. #T3#
Blake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazcsakhs feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Mazcsakhs misses its intended target.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Mazcsakhs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blake lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Blake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mazcsakhs was covering up waiting for the punch and Blake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazcsakhs can do to turn this around?
Blake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mazcsakhs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Blake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazcsakhs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blake is controlling him.
Blake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mazcsakhs wants to stand but Blake is controlling the position.
Mazcsakhs trying to control the position.
Blake stops Mazcsakhs from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mazcsakhs looks for the body kick but Blake saw that one coming.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake blocks a jab.
Blake slips a jab from Mazcsakhs.
Jab from Blake.#TD#
Mazcsakhs gets caught napping as Blake dives in and scores a takedown. Mazcsakhs manages to retain guard.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazcsakhs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Mazcsakhs is keeping the position.
Blake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Blake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mazcsakhs keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Mazcsakhs seems keen to control Blake's posture.
Blake throws a strike but Mazcsakhs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Blake keeping moving, preventing Mazcsakhs from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mazcsakhs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blake's guard.#SUB#
Mazcsakhs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mazcsakhs has managed to get both his arms back between Blake's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Blake working for submissions but it's allowed Mazcsakhs to get to half guard.
Mazcsakhs working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Blake wants to get back to full guard.
Mazcsakhs slips a nice elbow through Blake's hands, connecting with Blake's forehead.
Mazcsakhs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mazcsakhs misses with a body shot.
Mazcsakhs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mazcsakhs checks a leg kick.
Blake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazcsakhs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blake throws a hook to the side of Mazcsakhs's head but Mazcsakhs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazcsakhs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Blake throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazcsakhs.
Nice uppercut there from Blake.
Mazcsakhs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazcsakhs throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
Mazcsakhs thumps Blake with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blake checks a leg kick.
Good work by Mazcsakhs as he checks the leg kick.
Blake throws a hook to the side of Mazcsakhs's head but Mazcsakhs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazcsakhs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake connects with a body shot that sends Mazcsakhs's belly button to the back.
Blake works Mazcsakhs's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazcsakhs takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blake 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Blake!
An out of breath William Blake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 549 - Jailbreak
Date: Oct 20, 2017

#R1#
Blake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falcao finds it's way round the side to connect with Blake's head.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Falcao saw that one coming.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcao.
Falcao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Falcao throws a big counter combination but Blake scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Falcao misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Blake counters with a single leg into guard. Falcao didn't expect that.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcao trying to control the position.
Blake wants to control from the top but Falcao keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Falcao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Falcao controls Blake momentarily but Blake frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Falcao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Falcao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blake. That did some damage!
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcao connects with a jab.
Falcao misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Falcao has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Falcao throws a front kick aimed at Blake's knee but Blake avoids it well.
Blake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falcao lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcao.
Diego Falcao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake moves out of range of the body kick from Falcao.
Diego Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake throws the left hand but Falcao avoids the punch easily.
Blake throws a jab when Falcao was well out of range.
Falcao lands with an uppercut that bounces Blake off the cage and back into range.
Falcao misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Falcao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake punishes Falcao's body with a nice straight punch.
Blake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Falcao avoids the body shot from Blake.
Falcao throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Falcao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake connects with an inside leg kick.
Falcao throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Falcao. Beautiful body shot.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcao.
Falcao lands with a straight right. Blake didn't see that one coming.
Blake lands a really nice looking cross but Falcao seems unphased.
Falcao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Falcao. That snapped Blake's head back.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake misses with a kick to the body.
Blake misses with a leg kick.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcao lands a jab.
Blake feints and then cracks Falcao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falcao down.
Falcao lands with a cross.
Falcao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcao misses with a looping right.
Falcao thows a leg kick but Blake checks it
and Blake counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Blake.#T4#
Falcao misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Falcao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Falcao is looking to score with low kicks.
Falcao scores with a nice right hand.
Falcao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Falcao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcao cracks Blake with a good jab.
Falcao throws a low kick but Blake moves out of range easily.
Blake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falcao finds it's way round the side to connect with Blake's head.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
Blake pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Falcao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blake.
A decent looking cross lands there for Falcao.
Falcao misses the body punch
and Falcao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blake lands with an uppercut that bounces Falcao off the cage and back into range.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcao is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Falcao dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcao.
Blake fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Falcao is out of range.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Falcao is out of range and Blake settles back down.
Falcao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falcao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Blake misses
enabling Falcao to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Falcao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Blake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Falcao misses its target.
Blake throws a shot to the body.
Blake checks a low kick from Falcao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcao misses the target.
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!
Falcao walks into a stiff left hand from Blake.#T1#
Blake works Falcao's body with a nice hook.
Blake blocks a jab.
Good work by Falcao as he checks the leg kick.
Blake wants to slow Falcao down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcao misses the shot to the body.
Falcao moves away from the strike by Blake.
Good work by Blake as he checks the leg kick.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcao throws out the jab.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake throws a leg kick but Falcao moved away.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blake slips under a jab from Falcao.
Falcao throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Blake counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Falcao is keeping the position.
Blake wants to control from the top but Falcao keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Falcao controlling the position.
Blake looking to pass the guard.
Falcao wants to sweep but no luck.
Blake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Falcao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
An elbow from Blake crashes against the mat.
Blake taking a break here but Falcao is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Falcao looking for submissions off his back.
Falcao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blake. #SUB2#
Blake is working for a kimura but Falcao is defending it quite comfortably.
Falcao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Falcao manages to get to full guard.
Falcao trying to control the position.
Blake looking to sit in guard and control but Falcao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Blake working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but William Blake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcao.
Falcao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Blake.
Blake misses with a body kick.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcao.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Falcao checks a leg kick.
Blake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Falcao throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Falcao lands the left hand.
Blake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Falcao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Falcao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blake.
Blake misses with a hook.
Falcao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Falcao scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Blake slips under a jab.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcao.
Blake throws out a counter right but Falcao avoids it with no problem.
Falcao misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Blake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Falcao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Falcao checks a leg kick.
Blake moves out of range of the strikes.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcao.
Blake dives in and grabs Falcao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falcao pushes down on Blake's head and hops out.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Falcao is out of range.
Blake takes a kick to the side of the head.
Falcao lands a jab to the nose.
Blake misses with a hook.
Falcao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice sprawl there from Falcao as Blake shoots in.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcao was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Falcao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Falcao blocks a leg kick.
Blake pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blake throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcao.
Blake scoring well with a low kick there.
Blake blocks a low kick nicely.
Blake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blake moves out of range of the strikes.
And Blake tries to counter it with a takedown but Falcao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Falcao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blake moves away from the strike by Falcao.
It seemed like Blake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blake throws a leg kick
and Falcao counters with a series of strikes. Blake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Falcao throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake thuds his shin into the meat of Falcao's side.
Blake cracks Falcao with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Falcao misses with a body shot
and Blake counters with a leg kick.
Blake swings for the body but Falcao moves out of range.
A jab from Falcao misses.
Blake misses with a body punch
letting Falcao counter with a right hand.
Falcao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Blake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Falcao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blake scrambles back to his feet.
Falcao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake throws a series of punches but Falcao avoids them all with ease.
Falcao looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Blake dodges the punch combination from Falcao.
Falcao ducks right into an uppercut from Blake.
Blake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falcao has time to react.#T4#
Falcao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blake. Blake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcao.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blake! But no joy.
Blake pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Falcao tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Falcao.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake connects with an inside leg kick.
Blake takes a swing at Falcao's ribcage but misses.
Blake throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Falcao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Falcao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao checks the leg kick.
Falcao gets cracked there but stands up to it.

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 Diego Falcao.
I think Falcao 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diego Falcao!
After the fight, Diego Falcao 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.

Event: Syn 544 - Colossus
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Larusso checks the leg kick.
Larusso throws a leg kick #TD#
so Blake counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blake is looking to pass into half guard but Larusso pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Larusso is in guard.#REVB#
Blake wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Blake has an active guard here but Larusso has managed to pass into half guard.
Larusso stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Blake. #SU2#
Larusso stands up from half guard. #T1#
Blake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daniel Larusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larusso slips under a jab from Blake.
Larusso lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Larusso throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blake is looking to chop away at Larusso's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blake.
Larusso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larusso.
Blake buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blake tries to move into range but Larusso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larusso slips under a jab.
Larusso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake throws a nice looking combination but Larusso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larusso was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blake.
A nice side step and Larusso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blake takes a swing at Larusso's ribcage but misses.
Larusso tried to score with a low kick but Blake checks it.
Larusso throws a series of strikes that have Blake backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like William Blake has been cut.
Larusso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blake throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Larusso counters with a head kick that drops Blake to the mat! Blake scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Blake is rocked!
Larusso connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Blake out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Larusso!
Daniel Larusso made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 540 - Vociferous
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Blake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blake throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Blake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blake throws an elbow that misses. Sackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blake's guard. Nice move by Sackett!#REVB#
Blake wants to sweep here but Sackett controlling him for the moment.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Sackett is proving a slippery customer. #T1##SUB#
Blake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sackett has passed into half guard!
Blake is looking to improve his position.
Sackett stalling.
Blake wants to get back to full guard.
Blake is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at GWad's Playpen, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake is concentrating on defense, preventing Sackett from advancing position.
Blake is looking to get back to full guard here but Sackett has managed to pass to side control instead.
Blake is looking for a sweep.
Blake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sackett's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sackett.
It looks like Sackett is going to stand back up. #T3#
Sackett controlling the pace.
Blake wants to improve his position but Sackett is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Blake's leg. Blake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mordecai Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Blake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Blake tightens his grip and picks Sackett up, before dumping him to the ground. Sackett manages to land in guard.
Blake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Blake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blake won't allow Sackett to sweep him here.
Blake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blake trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett pulls Blake in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sackett is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake wants to sweep but no luck.
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 William Blake will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Mordecai Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sackett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blake somewhat.
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blake ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
Blake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Blake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
Blake throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Blake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Blake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sackett with a jab.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Blake closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sackett's guard.
Blake throws a strike but Sackett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sackett postures up.
Blake has a closed guard, preventing Sackett from standing up.
Blake 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.
Blake is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Blake is pulling down on Sackett's head. It's preventing any offense from Sackett, at least for the moment.
Sackett passes into half guard.
Sackett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Blake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Sackett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sackett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blake trying to control the position. #SUB#
Blake is looking for a triangle here but Sackett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake tries to improve position but can't.
Blake is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake keeps Sackett under control for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blake works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blake.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sackett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sackett moves out of range as Blake throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blake steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sackett. That one must have hurt.
Blake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blake misses with a jab to the body
and Sackett counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands a front kick.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Blake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Blake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett slips a straight right by Blake.#T1#
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blake's head backwards.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sackett cracks the inside of Blake's front leg.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blake stuns Sackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Sackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blake is looking to wear down Sackett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blake blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Blake misses.
Blake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Blake off balance momentarily.#T2#
Sackett connects with a jab.
Blake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett misses the body punch
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blake thinking.
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sackett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blake scrambles back to his feet.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake lands a nice shot to the body.
Blake slips a straight right by Sackett.
Sackett tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blake throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters with a nice body shot.
Blake shoots in for a double leg but Sackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body kick from Sackett.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses
and Blake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blake if he has to take too many more of those.
Sackett works over Blake's head and body with a nice combination.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blake's hands.
Blake takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Blake saw that one coming.
Sackett staying out of range there.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blake.
Blake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blake throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.#T4#
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Blake appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett moves out of range as Blake throws a body kick.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body kick from Sackett.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Blake moves out of range of the body kick.
Blake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Blake throws a lazy body kick
and Sackett counters with a nice body kick.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Blake.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Blake walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sackett.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sackett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Syn 538 - Exsanguinate
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Tallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
Blake misses with a straight left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tallon.
Blake throws a push kick but Tallon slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blake. #CL#
Tallon has Blake up against the cage in a clinch.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage. #TD2#
Blake lands a takedown into guard.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Tallon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Tallon is pulling down on Blake's head. It's preventing any offense from Blake, at least for the moment.
Blake cracks Tallon with a solid left hand.
Tallon wants to stand and escape but Blake is having none of it.
Blake trying to control but Tallon is working from the bottom.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tallon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tallon keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake stops Tallon from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tallon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Blake digs a good hook to Tallon's body. #T2#
Blake tries to land a front kick but Tallon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tallon misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Blake counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Tallon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short right from Tallon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Blake.
Blake presses Tallon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Tallon on the inside.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Good body shot from Blake.
Blake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blake lands with a left to the head.
Blake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blake.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake gets through Tallon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Tallon. #T3#
Blake lands an uppercut.
Blake prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon. #BC2#
Blake breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Blake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tallon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blake somewhat.
Sean Tallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tallon tries to clinch
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Tallon.
Blake fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tallon is out of range.
Blake misses the jab.
Blake throws a push kick but Tallon slaps the foot to one side.
Blake throws out a powerful jab.
Blake misses with a leg kick.
Blake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tallon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Blake.
Blake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blake throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tallon misses with a body kick.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tallon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tallon moves out of range as Blake strikes.
Tallon wants to land a leg kick but Blake is out of range.
Tallon blocks a jab.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake 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#
Tallon wants to clinch.
Blake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blake misses with a hook. Tallon ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Blake.
Blake throws a series of punches but Tallon avoids them all with ease.
Tallon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tallon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tallon throws an off balance right hand
and Blake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake connects with a looping right hand.
Blake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tallon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blake cracks Tallon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tallon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blake connects with a body shot that sends Tallon's belly button to the back.#T1#
A big left from Blake misses.
Tallon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blake thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tallon if he has to take too many more of those.
William Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Tallon.
Tallon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Blake finds it's way through Tallon's defenses.
Tallon misses with a body shot.
Blake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tallon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tallon moves out of range of the leg kick from Blake.#CL#
Tallon clinches with his opponent.
Blake blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Blake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Blake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Tallon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blake lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Blake gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tallon regains guard.
Tallon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tallon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blake is controlling him.
William Blake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blake controlling from the top position.
Tallon trying to control the position here.
Blake stops Tallon from standing up. #T3#
Tallon pulls Blake in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Tallon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nice body punch from Blake - that landed with a thud.
Blake blocking some punches.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tallon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
Tallon tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Blake has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tallon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blake can turn it around.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tallon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tallon moves away from the strike by Blake.
Tallon misses with an uppercut.
Blake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blake checks a low kick from Tallon.
Tallon throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake throws the left hand but Tallon avoids the punch easily.
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
Blake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tallon throws a poor cross that misses
and Blake counters with a stiff right hand.
Blake fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tallon is out of range.
Tallon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blake scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Blake tries for a takedown but Tallon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tallon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tallon lands with a kick to the temple. Blake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tallon throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake catches Tallon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tallon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tallon tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blake checks the leg kick.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tallon.
Blake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tallon counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Blake misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Tallon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Blake throws a poor cross that misses
and Tallon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tallon tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
Tallon misses with a body shot. #CL#
Tallon clinches.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Blake scores with a hook to the body.
Blake blocks an uppercut.
Blake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blake prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Blake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tallon's elbow.
Blake lands an uppercut.
Blake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Tallon blocking some punches.
Tallon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Blake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Blake scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Tallon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Blake tries to throw a body punch but Tallon avoids it by throwing Blake back against the cage.
Tallon tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Tallon.
Blake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon is pressed up against the cage. Blake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tallon down to the mat. Tallon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tallon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Tallon.
Good standup being displayed there by Tallon as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Blake is rocked!
Tallon slips a straight right by Blake.
Blake is still on wobbly legs! Can Tallon finish him?
Tallon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tallon throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tallon is looking to clinch.
Blake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tallon, right into the meat.
Blake throws out a loose jab but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Blake counters with a body kick.
Tallon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tallon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tallon throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Blake counters with a takedown into side control.
Tallon is pushing Blake's head away, looking to escape. Blake manages to hold on to the position though.
Blake scoring with punches and elbows. #ES#
Tallon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake throws a leg kick which misses Tallon's front leg but catches the back leg as Tallon tries to avoid it.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. Blake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Tallon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Blake swings for the body but Tallon moves out of range.
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tallon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blake! But no joy.
Tallon misses with a body shot
and Blake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tallon misses with a shot to the body
and Blake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tallon is looking to land body kicks.
Blake punishes Tallon's body with a nice straight punch.
Tallon misses with a body kick.
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Blake misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sean Tallon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Tallon throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
Tallon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tallon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tallon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blake.
Blake moves forwards but Tallon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tallon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tallon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tallon throws the kick towards the body but Blake avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Blake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Tallon pushes Blake off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Blake throws out a leg kick but Tallon moves out of range and Blake only half commits.
Blake jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Tallon has closed the distance and engaged Blake in a clinch.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Tallon.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Blake controls the action.
Tallon tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake blocking some punches.
Blake misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Blake pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Tallon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tallon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tallon lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Blake blocks a jab.
Blake throws a hook but Tallon avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Blake.
Tallon moves away from the strike by Blake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tallon's waist but Tallon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blake off to one side.
Tallon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blake throws the left hand but Tallon avoids the punch easily.
Tallon ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Tallon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tallon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Blake blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Tallon instigates a clinch.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Tallon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
William Blake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Tallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tallon working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Blake.
Blake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon blocking some punches.
Tallon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Blake cracks Tallon with a nice body shot.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Blake misses with the head strike.
Blake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake cracks Tallon with a nice body shot.
Blake lands a shoulder strike.
Blake misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Blake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sean Tallon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tallon misses with a right hand
and Blake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blake slips under a jab.
Blake jabs at Tallon's body.
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake misses with a straight left.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tallon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tallon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tallon.
Tallon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tallon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Blake moves forwards but Tallon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tallon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Tallon misses
and Blake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tallon slips under a jab.
Blake throws a front kick aimed at Tallon's knee but Tallon avoids it well.
Tallon swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Tallon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blake throws a jab when Tallon was well out of range.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tallon tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Blake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Tallon counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tallon.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tallon misses with a few strikes there.
Tallon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Blake.
Blake takes a swing at Tallon's ribcage but misses.
Tallon connects with a body shot.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tallon checks a leg kick nicely.
Blake takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Tallon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tallon cracks Blake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blake checks a leg kick.
Tallon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tallon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tallon counters with a right hand to the body.
Blake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Tallon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tallon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tallon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tallon throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tallon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tallon moves to clinch but Blake breaks away
and Blake counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Tallon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tallon avoids the head kick by Blake.
Tallon moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blake lands a nice shot to the body.
Blake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blake throws a shot to the body.
Tallon throws a sloppy body shot
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake cracks Tallon with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Blake.
I think Blake 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... William Blake!
After winning the bout, William Blake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EPL 12 Finale
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Monroe shoots in and drives through. Blake sprawls well.
Blake lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake.
Jab by Blake.
Blake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monroe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #TD2#
Monroe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Blake is trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe has control of an arm but Blake manages to advance to Monroe's back!
Monroe is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Blake off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Blake scores with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Blake looking for the RNC.
Monroe is really stuck here. #SUB#
Blake has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Monroe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T1#
Monroe trying to control the position but Blake manages to sink in the hooks.
Blake lands shots from the back.
Monroe staying busy and making it hard for Blake to control.
Monroe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blake lands with some strikes.
Blake breaks from Monroe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blake has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Monroe's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Blake.#ROC#
Monroe is rocked!
Monroe gets back to half guard.
Monroe is still in real trouble! Can Blake finish him?
Blake wants to take a breather but Monroe is having none of it.
Blake controlling the action here.
Monroe seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Blake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Blake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monroe defends it well.
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!#SUB2#
Monroe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Monroe actively working from the bottom here.
Blake is trying to control. Monroe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Blake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blake prevents Monroe from standing back up. #T3##SUB#
Blake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monroe is just riding it out for now. Blake eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Monroe looking for submissions off his back.
Blake scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blake wants to free his trapped foot but Monroe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Monroe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Monroe looking for submissions off his back.
Blake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Blake seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Monroe with the active half guard here but Blake passes nicely into side control.
Monroe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Monroe keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Monroe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blake tries to avoid it but Monroe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blake to the ground. Blake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake. #TD2#
Monroe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blake's half guard.
William Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monroe. #SUB#
Blake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Blake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monroe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monroe's back!#SUB#
Blake sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Monroe taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Blake!
An out of breath William Blake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Ascension 0624
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Paavo takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Paavo drives through and clinches with Blake against the cage. #BC#
Paavo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blake fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paavo is out of range.
Good work by Blake as he checks the leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blake has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Paavo darts in and clinches Blake up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land. #TD2#
Blake has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Paavo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Blake is trying to stick to Paavo's back but Paavo is turning into Blake. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blake's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paavo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paavo is one step ahead there.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paavo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paavo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Paavo wanted to stand there but Blake had control of the position.
Blake wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Blake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paavo controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paavo wants to stand but Blake is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blake looking to control.
Paavo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blake is trying to keep Paavo in close.
Paavo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eliitti Paavo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paavo is fending him off so far but Blake persists. Nope, Paavo circles away and we're back to standing.
Blake finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paavo lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Paavo misses.
Paavo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake cracks Paavo with an open hand slap.
Paavo lands with a straight right. Blake didn't see that one coming.
Blake tries to clinch but Paavo is having none of it.
Paavo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Eliitti Paavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paavo misses with a head kick.
Blake misses with a kick to the body.
Blake tries to work over Paavo's front leg with a kick but Paavo checks it.
Paavo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blake manages to circle out of the way.
Blake lands with a hook. Paavo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paavo.#T4#
Paavo tries a low kick but Blake avoids it.
Blake feints the counter takedown.
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!
Blake cracks the inside of Paavo's front leg.
Blake keeps Paavo at a distance using the push kick.
Blake darts in looking for a takedown but Paavo gets double underhooks and turns Blake into the cage.
Paavo throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Paavo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Paavo. Beautiful body shot.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paavo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paavo stuffs the takedown.
Eliitti Paavo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Blake.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Paavo is out of range.
Paavo lands with a nice combination. Blake backs away looking to recover.
A good leg kick by Paavo.
Paavo cracks Blake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paavo is fending him off so far but Blake persists. Nope, Paavo circles away and we're back to standing.
Paavo misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Paavo fights it but they end up in guard.
Paavo wants to get back to his feet but Blake passes into half guard.
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 Eliitti Paavo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Blake feints and then cracks Paavo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paavo down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paavo checks a leg kick.
Paavo slips a straight right by Blake.
Paavo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blake.
Paavo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
A lazy left from Paavo finds it's target.
Blake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Paavo tries to close the distance and clinch but Blake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paavo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
A lazy body kick from Paavo #TD2#
and Blake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paavo won't be happy with that. #ES#
Paavo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Paavo.
Paavo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eliitti Paavo is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake throws a wild body kick that Paavo sees coming a mile off.
Paavo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake misses with a head kick. #T1#
Blake cracks a nice hook into Paavo's ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Paavo - the referee stops the clock and Blake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Paavo. Blake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blake.
Paavo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Paavo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paavo.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Paavo.
Paavo swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Blake fails with a takedown attempt.
Paavo cracks Blake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paavo's corner calls for a 1-2. Paavo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paavo tried to score with a low kick but Blake checks it.
Paavo throws a chopping leg kick but Blake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Blake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paavo pinned against the cage. Paavo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paavo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paavo tries to land a front kick but Blake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paavo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Paavo misses the target.
Blake buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick from Paavo misses.
It looks like Paavo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A bone on bone clash there as Blake blocks the leg kick.
Blake lands a leg kick that knocks Paavo off balance momentarily.
Blake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blake is looking to land body kicks.
Paavo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paavo. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Paavo throws a leg kick
and Blake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blake loads up on a big right hand but Paavo slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Paavo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paavo throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Blake counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Paavo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blake trying to control but Paavo is working from the bottom.
Paavo is controlling Blake's posture.
Paavo wants to stand but Blake is controlling the position.
Blake connects with a couple of short punches.
Paavo wants to stand and escape but Blake is having none of it. #T4#
Blake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paavo's guard.
Paavo wants to get back to his feet.
Paavo is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paavo is looking to escape.
Blake is keen to just control but Paavo is a slippery customer.
Paavo is looking to improve his position.
Blake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Paavo taking some punishment here, with Blake in his half guard.
Paavo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paavo keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake works over Paavo with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but William Blake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Blake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paavos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paavo misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Blake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paavo's guard.
Paavo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paavo is keeping the position for now.
Blake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Paavo manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Paavo forces Blake back against the cage and clinches.
Paavo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blake has Paavo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paavo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paavo lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paavo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paavo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake misses with the head strike.
Paavo misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Paavo misses with a punch on the inside.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Paavo controls his hands.
Paavo throws a punch but it's blocked by Blake.
Paavo digs a right hand into Blake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blake's gas tank.
Paavo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paavo tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Blake.
Paavo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paavo swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paavo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paavo backwards. #BC#
Paavo breaks from the clinch.
Paavo throws a head kick that misses.
Paavo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paavo throws a head kick that misses.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Paavo saw that one coming.
It looked like Paavo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Blake lands a jab.
Blake staying out of range there.
Paavo misses with a lunging right hand
and Blake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paavo thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paavo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paavo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake scores with a decent looking hook.
Paavo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Blake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paavo throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Paavo darts in and clinches Blake up against the cage.
Blake misses with the head strike.
Blake lands with a left to the head.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Paavo blocks a body shot from Blake.
Blake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paavos head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paavo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paavo.
Paavo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blake.
Blake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blake works on Paavo's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Paavo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Paavo clinches up with Blake and pushes him back against the cage.
Blake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Paavo.
Blake prevents a body shot from Paavo. #BC#
Paavo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paavo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blake.
Paavo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blake.
Blake tries a head kick but it misses.
Paavo scoring well with a low kick there.
Paavo blocks the body kick.
Paavo throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paavo throws a jab when Blake was well out of range.
Paavo throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paavo.
Blake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paavo with a body shot.
Paavo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Paavo.
Blake slips under a jab.
Paavo wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but William Blake just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Paavo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Paavo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBlake.
Paavo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blake. Blake obviously looking to wear him down.
Paavo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Blake gets a double leg takedown into Paavo's guard.
Paavo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blake is one step ahead there.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Paavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blake won't allow Paavo to get back to his feet.
Blake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paavo's head.
William Blake has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##ES#
Paavo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Paavo controls his hands.
Blake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paavo gets underhooks to prevent Blake's takedown attempt.
Paavo working aggressively here.
Paavo lands a shoulder strike.
Blake misses with the head strike.
Paavo struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands. #BC2#
Blake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paavo feints a jab promting Blake to slip. Paavo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blake slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paavo.
Paavo scores with a punch to the head.
A left lands for Paavo.
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!
Blake blocks a jab.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paavo.
Blake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paavo defends it well.#T2#
Blake throws a leg kick which misses Paavo's front leg but catches the back leg as Paavo tries to avoid it.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Blake dives in and scores a takedown into Paavo's guard.#ES#
Paavo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Paavo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Paavo misses with some punches.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Paavo controls his hands.
Paavo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blake goes for a takedown attempt but Paavo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blake throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Paavo swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Paavo tried to score with a low kick but Blake checks it.
Paavo doesn't manage to clinch there - Blake circles away.
Blake cracks the inside of Paavo's front leg. #CL#
Paavo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blake lands with a short shot to the head.
Paavo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blake tries to throw a body punch but Paavo avoids it by throwing Blake back against the cage.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paavo swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paavo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paavo throws a punch but it's blocked by Blake.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Blake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Paavo can't find room to land a body shot as Blake controls the action.
Paavo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paavo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paavo misses with a punch to the body.
Paavo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eliitti Paavo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paavo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Paavo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paavo.
Still in the clinch, Paavo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Paavo.
Blake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blake prevents a body shot from Paavo.
Paavo tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Paavo back against the cage.
Blake misses with a body punch.
Paavo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paavo scores with a shot to the side of Blake's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliitti Paavo had his way with William Blake in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Blake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paavo's sensitive parts.
Paavo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paavo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paavo misses with a low kick as Blake jumps back.
That kick from Blake tenderised Paavo's leg. Paavo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paavo.
Paavo throws a series of strikes that have Blake backpedaling.
Paavo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.
Blake cracks a nice hook into Paavo's ribs.
Paavo throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Blake there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paavo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Blake slips under a jab.
Blake throws an overhand right that lands on Paavo's shoulder, as Paavo tries to avoid the shot.
Blake scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Paavo misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Blake misses.
Blake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paavo slips a straight right by Blake.
Paavo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paavo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paavo needs to keep his hands up - Blake had a free shot at his head there.
Blake misses with a hook. Paavo ducked under it nicely.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Paavo is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Blake throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Paavo has Blake up against the cage in a clinch.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Paavo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Blake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paavos head.
Blake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blake blocks a body shot from Paavo.
Paavo is leaning against Blake and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paavo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blake is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Blake lands a shoulder strike.
Paavo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paavo swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paavo throws a head punch that misses.
Paavo misses with a body punch.
Blake tries to break free but Paavo pushes him back against the cage.
Paavo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Blake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paavo gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Blake takes a shot to the head.
Paavo has Blake pressed against the cage, preventing Blake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paavo tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Blake.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
Paavo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Paavo fails to land. #BC#
Paavo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blake throws a half hearted mid kick.
Paavo stuns Blake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blake takes one to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paavo.
Paavo misses with a low kick as Blake jumps back.
Paavo moves in looking to clinch but Blake pushes him off.#T4#
Paavo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Paavo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paavo tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Blake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paavo trying to control the position here.
Blake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Paavo.
Paavo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Paavo wants to get up but he can't break Blake's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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 Eliitti Paavo.
I think Paavo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliitti Paavo!
Eliitti Paavo retains his bantamweight title!
Eliitti Paavo 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.

Event: Ascension 0617
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Ohchooto tries to score with a low kick but Blake moves his leg out of the way.
Blake scores with a hook to the body. Ohchooto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ohchooto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ohchooto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ohchooto looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Ohchooto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ohchooto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ohchooto throws a nice looking combination but Blake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blake tries to land a front kick but Ohchooto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Ohchooto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Blake scores with a nice body kick.
Ohchooto throws a jab when Blake was well out of range.
Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ohchooto.
Blake takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
Ohchooto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake throws a hook but Ohchooto avoids it easily.
Ohchooto throws a low kick but Blake avoids it.#T1#
Ohchooto tried to score with a low kick but Blake checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Blake.
We've been hearing reports that Blake has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ohchooto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blake takes a swing at Ohchooto's ribcage but misses.
Blake paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohchooto is just out of range.
Ohchooto throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Blake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blake does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ohchooto with a jab.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blake throws out a loose jab but Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohchooto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ohchooto avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Ohchooto moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Ohchooto misses with some punches.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blake avoids it.
Blake blocks a body shot from Ohchooto.
Blake managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
A short left from Blake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Blake has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ohchooto is trying to keep an underhook but Blake manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ohchooto is doing well to control the position and prevent Blake from advancing to side control.
Blake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blake lands strikes from half guard.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ohchooto keeps working.
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. Blake connects with a nice short shot to Ohchooto's temple. #T3#
Ohchooto tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Blake there.
Ohchooto is doing well to control the position and prevent Blake from advancing to side control.
Ohchooto regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ohchooto has his foot on Blake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blake works his way back into a safe position though.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Ohchooto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Blake tries to get to full guard but Ohchooto has control of the leg. #T4#
Ohchooto is keen to just control but Blake is a slippery customer.
Blake wants to improve his position but Ohchooto is controlling well. #SUB#
Blake actively working from the bottom here.
Blake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blake 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.
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 William Blake will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Blake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blake working over Ohchooto with some ground and pound. Ohchooto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ohchooto trying to control here.
Blake trying to pass the guard but Ohchooto defending well.
Ohchooto tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Ohchooto trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohchooto is looking to get to half guard.
Blake raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Blake with shots to the head and body - Ohchooto looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Blake connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ohchooto tries to lock up and control but Blake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ohchooto can do to turn this around?
Blake lands with some strikes.
Ohchooto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blake controlling from the full mount.
Ohchooto has given up his back here. #SUB#
Blake is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ohchooto is defending well though. Blake let's go of the attempt for now.
Blake gets his hands free as Ohchooto looks to control. #T2#
Ohchooto can't escape the position.
Blake scores with punches to the body. #SUB#
Blake looking to break Ohchooto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ohchooto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blake will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ohchooto tries to break free. #SUB#
Blake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Blake is looking for the choke from the back position but Ohchooto is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Blake patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blake not allowing Ohchooto to control his hands. #T3#
Ohchooto can't escape the position.
Blake keeps control of the position easily here as Ohchooto tries to buck him off.
Ohchooto grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Blake scores with strikes from the back.
Blake 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.
Ohchooto covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Blake working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Ohchooto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Blake lands a shot to the head.
Ohchooto trying to get back to his feet but Blake is in full control for now.
Blake has Ohchooto flattened out and is raining down punches.
Blake trying to control.
Blake scores with punches and elbows.
Blake is looking to control Ohchooto but Ohchooto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ohchooto cracks Blake with a good jab.
Ohchooto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ohchooto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Blake misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blake is defended easily by Ohchooto.
A big right from Ohchooto misses.
Ohchooto scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Blake.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ohchooto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake avoids the head kick by Ohchooto.
A counter left hand to the body from Blake misses its target.
Ohchooto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Blake slips a straight right by Ohchooto.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Ohchooto moved out of range nicely.
Blake slips a straight right by Ohchooto.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ohchooto is looking to chop away at Blake's legs.
Blake tries to counter with a takedown but Ohchooto is quick to defend against it.
Ohchooto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blake circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Ohchooto misses the target.
Blake scores with a hook to the body. Ohchooto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohchooto.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ohchooto, right into the meat.
Blake throws a one two combo.
Ohchooto tries to work over Blake's front leg with a kick but Blake checks it.
Blake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moses Ohchooto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake cracks Ohchooto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Ohchooto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blake. Ohchooto shrugs it off though.
Moses Ohchooto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blake throws a hook but Ohchooto avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Ohchooto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ohchooto moves in looking to clinch but Blake pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Ohchooto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Ohchooto coming out on top.#CL2#
Ohchooto clinches.
Blake cracks Ohchooto with a nice body shot.
Ohchooto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Blake. #BC#
Blake manages to break the clinch.
Blake cracks Ohchooto with a good jab.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but Blake is having none of it.
Blake takes one to the side of the head.
Blake misses with a hook to the body
and Ohchooto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ohchooto throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
William Blake is winning the standup battle so far.
Ohchooto throws an off balance right hand
and Ohchooto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Ohchooto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ohchooto wants to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ohchooto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blake works Ohchooto's body with a nice hook.
Ohchooto misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Blake as he connects with a hook.
Blake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ohchooto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake lunges at Ohchooto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ohchooto's hand.
Ohchooto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Blake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohchooto missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ohchooto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blake is able to avoid easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blake.
Blake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ohchooto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ohchooto missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ohchooto throws a body shot but no joy.
Ohchooto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ohchooto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ohchooto wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance.
Ohchooto misses with a right hand
and Blake counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ohchooto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blake walks into a stiff left hand from Ohchooto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohchooto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ohchooto throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blake, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Blake!
William Blake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Ascension 0513
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Paavo moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Paavo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paavo misses with a lunging right hand
and Blake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paavo moves away.
Paavo sizes up Blake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paavo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Paavo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paavo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paavo.
Blake throwing a counter right hand but Paavo manages to avoid it.
Paavo misses with a lunging right hand
and Paavo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paavo throws a leg kick which misses Blake's front leg but catches the back leg as Blake tries to avoid it.
Paavo just misses with a punch to the body.
Paavo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
An attempted straight right counter from Blake misses the target.
Blake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paavo pinned against the cage. Paavo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Paavo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paavo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Paavo counters with a nice uppercut.
Paavo misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Paavo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Paavo.
Blake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blake tries to move into range but Paavo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blake tries to move into range but Paavo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Paavo moves away and avoids it.
Paavo wants to slow Blake down by chopping away at his legs.
Paavo takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Blake throws a hook but Paavo blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paavo lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Paavo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
Paavo moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Blake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paavo was covering up waiting for the punch and Blake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Paavo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paavo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paavo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Paavo is keeping the position.
Blake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Blake is looking to work some ground and pound but Paavo has wrist control.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Paavo is keeping the position.
Paavo looking for a sweep. Not yet Paavo, not yet.
Blake 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.
Paavo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blake has passed into side control.
Paavo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paavo pushes Blake away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blake gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Blake grinds an elbow into Paavo's temple. #SUB#
Blake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paavo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paavo is trying to work for a sweep but Blake has mounted him!
Blake working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Paavo is desperately trying to improve his position but Blake has a good base and remains in mount.
Paavo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eliitti Paavo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Blake connects with a jab.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Paavo is just out of range.
Blake needs to keep his hands up - Paavo had a free shot at his head there.
Paavo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blake throws a leg kick but Paavo moved away.
Paavo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blake, as that shot connected.
Eliitti Paavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paavo catches Blake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paavo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blake doesn't seem bothered though.
Paavo lands a right hook to the body.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paavo was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Paavo scores with a jab. Blake acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paavo misses with a low kick as Blake jumps back.
Paavo lands a leg kick that knocks Blake off balance momentarily.
Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paavo. #T1#
Paavo throws a big shot that misses.
Blake cracks a nice hook into Paavo's ribs.
Paavo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paavo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blake lands a jab to the nose.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake throws a front kick aimed at Paavo's knee but Paavo avoids it well.
Blake gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Paavo counters by moving into the clinch.
Paavo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paavo lands a body punch.
Paavo swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Paavo.
Paavo is trying to force a seperation but Blake has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paavo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paavo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Paavo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blake tries to work over Paavo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paavo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Paavo. #CUT2#
It looks like William Blake has been cut.
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!
Blake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paavo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paavo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paavo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Blake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paavo's elbow.
Paavo misses with a punch to the body.
Blake misses with a punch to the body.
Paavo misses with a punch to the body.
Paavo working hard to break the clinch.
Paavo misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
Paavo misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paavo can't find room to land a body shot as Blake controls the action.
I was talking to Blake's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Blake.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Paavo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paavo misses the shot to the body.
Paavo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paavo wants to counter with a clinch but Blake pushes him away.
Paavo avoids a kick to the body.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paavo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Paavo saw that one coming.
That kick from Paavo tenderised Blake's leg. Blake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paavo tries to clinch
letting Blake counter with a right hand. #T4#
Blake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paavo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Paavo feints a counter leg kick.
Paavo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Paavo moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Paavo misses.
Blake tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paavo throws a solid leg kick but Blake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paavo.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Blake is looking to clinch but Paavo is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Paavo misses its intended target.
Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Blake moves into the clinch.
Paavo misses with a punch to the body.
Blake misses with some punches.
Paavo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake tries a body shot but Paavo blocks it.
Paavo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eliitti Paavo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Paavo throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Paavo misses.
Paavo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paavo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blake.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paavo.
Paavo lands a nice shot to the body.
Blake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paavo to score with a decent uppercut.
Blake throws a front kick that sends Paavo stumbling back into the cage.
Paavo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Blake throws a wild body kick that Paavo sees coming a mile off.
Blake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paavo can pounce on him.
Paavo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blake finds it's way round the side to connect with Paavo's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paavo was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.#T1#
Blake takes a swing at Paavo's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Paavo misses
and Blake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blake throws a leg kick but Paavo checks it.
Paavo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paavo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Paavo moved out of range nicely.
Blake throws a leg kick but Paavo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paavo blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Paavo gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Blake.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paavo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eliitti Paavo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paavo misses with some punches.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Paavo blocks a body shot from Blake. #BC2#
Paavo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Paavo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Blake.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paavo manages to avoid it.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paavo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blake throws a solid leg kick but Paavo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blake.
Blake throws a leg kick that misses.
Paavo defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Blake checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
Blake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paavo misses with some punches.
Blake scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Paavo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paavo tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paavo.
Paavo blocking some punches. #BC2#
Paavo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paavo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Blake moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPaavo.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paavo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paavo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eliitti Paavo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blake throws a hook but Paavo blocks it.
Blake tries to land a front kick but Paavo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paavo just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paavo.
Blake looks for a takedown but Paavo sprawls well.#T4#
Jab from Blake.
Paavo takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Blake scores with a jab. Paavo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paavo walks into a stiff left hand from Blake.
Paavo misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paavo throws a series of punches but Blake moves out of range.
Paavo connects with a body shot that sends Blake's belly button to the back.
Paavo tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paavo scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Blake pushes Paavo up against the cage in a clinch.
Paavo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paavo has a couple of punches blocked by Blake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but William Blake did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on William Blake'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.
#R4##CL2#
Paavo gets a clinch.
Blake working aggressively here.
Blake lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Paavo.
Blake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paavo backwards.
Paavo misses with a punch to the body.
Blake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paavo pushes Blake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blake blocks an uppercut.
Paavo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paavo tries to circle away but Blake has him pinned against the cage.
Blake lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Paavo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paavo on the side of the head.
A big right from Blake misses.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Paavo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paavo throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blake keeps the fight on the outside.
Blake swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
Paavo wants to slow Blake down by chopping away at his legs.
Blake looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paavo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blake.
Blake lands with a shot to the body.
Blake tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paavo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Blake moves into range and clinches up with Paavo.
Paavo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Paavo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Paavo.
Blake tries to work over Paavo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Paavo throws a head punch that misses.
Paavo has a couple of punches blocked by Blake.
Paavo blocking some punches.
Blake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blake blocks an uppercut.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Paavo controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Paavo pushes Blake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Paavo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blake walks into a jab.
Blake is looking to slow Paavo down with leg kicks.
Paavo blocks a jab.
Blake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Paavo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blake swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
Blake wants to clinch.
Paavo throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paavo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Paavo looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely.
Blake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blake connects with the punch.
Blake checks a low kick from Paavo.
Blake is looking to counter punch.
Paavo misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely.
Blake avoids the head kick by Paavo.
Paavo checks a leg kick.
Blake walks into a straight right hand from Paavo.
Paavo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blake.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Blake.
Blake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paavo's waist but Paavo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blake off to one side.
Paavo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paavo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paavo jabs at Blake's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paavo misses with a combination
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake is looking to slow Paavo down with leg kicks.
Blake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paavo doesn't seem bothered though.
Paavo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blake has time to react.
Blake throws out a leg kick but Paavo moves out of range and Blake only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake had his way with Eliitti Paavo in that round.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Blake moves out of range as Paavo strikes.
Eliitti Paavo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake takes one to the chin there.
Blake throws a front kick aimed at Paavo's knee but Paavo avoids it well.
Paavo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blake's calf.
Paavo slips under a jab from Blake.
Paavo throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it.
Blake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paavo manages to circle out of the way.
Paavo misses with a left hand
and Paavo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands with a nice body punch.
Paavo throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Blake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paavo.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
Blake blocks a jab.
Blake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Paavo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Paavo connects with a body shot that sends Blake's belly button to the back.
Blake blocks a leg kick.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paavo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paavo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paavo swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Paavo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Paavo misses.
Paavo thows a leg kick but Blake checks it
and Blake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paavo tries to clinch but Blake moves away
and Blake counters with a leg kick.
Paavo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blake can pounce on him. #T2#
Blake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paavo.
Paavo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paavo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paavo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blake misses with a body kick.
Blake slips under a jab from Paavo.
A swing and a miss from Paavo.
Blake tries a low kick but Paavo avoids it.
Paavo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paavo's corner calls for a 1-2. Paavo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paavo takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Blake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Paavo does it's job there.#CL#
Blake pushes Paavo up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake lands a nice uppercut.
Blake pushes Paavo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Paavo.
Paavo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Paavo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Paavo fails to land.
Paavo lands a left hand.
Blake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Paavo controls his hands.
Blake blocks a body shot from Paavo.
Paavo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paavo is trying to break the clinch but Blake has him pressed against the cage.
Paavo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Blake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake has Paavo pressed against the cage, preventing Paavo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paavo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paavo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake prevents a body shot from Paavo.
Good body shot from Blake.
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!
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Paavo.
Paavo working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paavo. #ROC2#
Blake is rocked!
Blake lands an uppercut.
Paavo swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eliitti Paavo.
I think Paavo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eliitti Paavo!
Eliitti Paavo is the new bantamweight champion!
Eliitti Paavo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Ascension 0415
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Quint chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blake can pounce on him.
Blake throws a front kick aimed at Quint's knee but Quint avoids it well.
Quint misses with a looping left.
Blake is trying to counter with his kicks.
Quint lands a slapping body shot.
Quint misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Quint misses with a left hand
and Blake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quint looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blake blocks a head kick by Quint.
Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quint.
Blake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quint misses the shot to the body.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake throws a body punch but Quint moves out of range.
Blake jabs Quint to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blake swings for the body but Quint moves out of range.
Quint was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blake throws a looping overhand right but Quint ducks down to avoid it.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Quint.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Blake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Quint's calf.
Quint scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blake doesn't seem bothered though.
Quint throws a lazy body kick
and Blake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Quint pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blake scores with a jab to the head.
Blake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Quint rather than just go for the knockout.
Quint feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blake's calf.
Quint scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quint moves out of range of the body kick from Blake.
Quint lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quint scoring well with a low kick there.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Blake.
Quint lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sam Quint is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quint throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Quint attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Quint tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blake moves out of range as Quint strikes.
Blake throws a hook but Quint blocks it.
Blake checks a leg kick.
Blake lands a leg kick that knocks Quint off balance momentarily.
Quint smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Quint.#CUT#
It looks like William Blake has been cut.
A lazy left from Blake finds it's target.
Blake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake swings for the body but Quint moves out of range.
That kick from Quint tenderised Blake's leg. Blake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Quint cracks Blake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Quint scores with the left hand. Blake knows he should have avoided that one.
Quint buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quint defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Quint misses.
Blake checks the leg kick nicely there.
A countering left hand to the body from Blake misses.
Blake scores with a nice strike.
Quint misses with a looping right.
Blake connects with a crisp jab.
Quint throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quint doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quint takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Quint is looking to counter punch.
Blake checks a leg kick. #T4#
Blake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Quint.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Quint.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Quint.
Quint fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Blake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Quint lands a head shot.
Blake takes a kick to the side of the head.
Quint lands a lovely overhand right.
Blake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Quint scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quint misses with a wild body shot.
Blake feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Blake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Quint is in trouble now - Blake has advanced to mount!
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 Sam Quint will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Blake throws a low kick but Quint avoids it.
A shot to the body from Quint misses
and Blake counters with an inside leg kick.
Quint misses with a low kick.
Blake cracks Quint with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake flicks out a counter leg kick but Quint steps away.
Quint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick by Quint misses
and Blake counters with a solid body kick.
Quint stuns Blake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quint thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quint lands with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blake, right into the meat.
Good work by Quint as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Quint wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quint leaves Blake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Quint misses the target.#T1#
Blake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quint tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Blake misses.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quint moves away.
Blake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Quint to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quint's waist but Quint gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blake off to one side.
Sam Quint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Blake.
Blake lands a nice looking body shot.
Blake throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Quint moves away and avoids it.
Blake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quint misses with a low kick.
Blake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quint counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quint connects with a jab.#T2#
Quint connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Blake is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quint slips a jab from Blake.
Blake is still on wobbly legs! Can Quint finish him?
Blake throws a leg kick but Quint sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Quint is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Blake misses.
Blake seems to have recovered his senses.
Blake lands a body shot.
Quint throws a right hand that misses
and Blake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quint doesn't seem bothered though.
Quint slips under a jab from Blake.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake swings for the body but Quint moves out of range.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Quint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quint uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Blake misses with a body shot. #T3#
Blake blocks a head kick by Quint.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Quint misses the target.
Blake throws the kick towards the body but Quint avoids it.
Quint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Quint connects with a crisp jab.
Blake fakes the leg kick and cracks Quint in the body.
Quint throws a leg kick that misses.
Quint thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blake if he has to take too many more of those.
Blake walks into a jab.
Blake fakes the leg kick and cracks Quint in the body.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Quint moved out of range.
Quint feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sam Quint is winning the standup battle so far.
Quint ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quint sizes up Blake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Quint thumps Blake with a low kick.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quint throws a leg kick that misses.
Blake misses with a hook
enabling Quint to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quint slips a jab from Blake.
Quint throws a nice head kick!
Blake blocks a low kick nicely.
Blake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quint looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quint misses with a low kick.
Blake checks a low kick from Quint.
Quint takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blake walks forward, straight into a front kick from Quint.
Blake throws a lazy uppercut
and Quint cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quint moves out of range of the body kick.
Blake throws a lazy uppercut
and Quint cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Sam Quint will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Quint is looking to chop away at Blake's legs.
A lazy body kick from Blake
and Quint counters with a nice uppercut.
Quint with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quint. Quint obviously looking to wear him down.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quint throws out the jab.
Blake throws out a counter right but Quint avoids it with no problem.
Quint is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quint.
Quint moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Quint on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Blake there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Quint looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Blake throws a poor cross that misses
and Quint makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake throws a right hand that misses
and Quint counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Quint. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quint.
Quint checks a leg kick.
Blake misses with a shot to the body
and Quint counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
A slow jab from Quint misses its intended target.
Quint takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quint looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake throws an overhand right that lands on Quint's shoulder, as Quint tries to avoid the shot.
Quint misses with a head kick.
Quint misses with a leg kick.
Blake checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Quint.
Quint misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Quint doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quint slips a straight right by Blake.
Quint fires out a quick counter leg kick but Blake just manages to avoid it.
Blake cracks the inside of Quint's front leg.
Quint takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Quint lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blake looks to land a body kick but Quint moved away.
A slow jab from Quint misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quint.
Blake feints the counter takedown.
Blake paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Quint wants to slow Blake down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Quint throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quint misses the shot to the body.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quint on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blake blocks the body kick.
Quint throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake checks a low kick from Quint.
Blake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Quint defends it well.#T3#
Quint ducks right into an uppercut from Blake.
Quint throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quint can pounce on him.
Quint cracks Blake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Quint on the side of the head.
Quint tries to score with a low kick but Blake moves his leg out of the way.
Blake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake throws a lazy right hand but Quint sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake checks a leg kick.
Quint throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blake counters with an inside leg kick. #TD2#
Blake shoots in and bounces Quint off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Quint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quint keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake wants to pass the guard but Quint is keeping the position.
Blake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Quint throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blake escapes and throws Quint's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Blake misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but William Blake just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Blake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blake lands with a nice body punch.
Blake works Quint's body with a nice hook.
Blake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Quint works the jab nicely.
Blake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quint throws a leg kick
letting Blake counter with a right hand.
Quint looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quint connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands a lovely overhand right.
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake defending well as Quint loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Quint checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Quint fires out a quick counter leg kick but Blake just manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake misses with the combination. #T1#
Blake scores with a leg kick.
Quint throws a jab when Blake was well out of range.
Quint on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Quint throws an off balance right hand
and Blake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Quint.
Quint throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Blake throws a body punch but Quint moves out of range.
Blake checks the leg kick.
Blake lands a slapping body shot.
Quint pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blake is out of range and Quint settles back down. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Blake blocks the leg kick.
Blake lands a nice looking body shot.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Blake.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quint was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Sloppy strikes from Blake. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quint.
Quint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quint was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quint counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Blake blocks a jab.
A cross from Quint lands.
A jab from Quint does it's job there.
Blake tries a low kick but Quint avoids it.#T3#
A big left from Blake misses.
Quint lands with a cross. #TD2#
Blake manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Quint on his heels. He'll look to pass Quint's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Quint looking for a guillotine here but Blake defends easily.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Quint is retaining full guard.
Quint is trying to keep Blake in close. #T4#
Blake chips away with some ground and pound.
Blake trying to control but Quint is working from the bottom.
Blake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
William Blake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blake passes Quint's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blake.
Blake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blake scores with a decent looking hook.
Quint connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blake.
Blake checks a low kick from Quint.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake throws a right hand that misses
and Quint makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quint avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quint moves away.
Blake misses with a takedown
and Quint counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Blake misses with a lunging right hand
and Quint counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Blake misses
letting Quint counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Quint misses
and Blake counters with a good low kick that Quint was not able to check.
Blake swings widly with a right hand
and Quint counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quint thuds his right hand into Blake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Quint cracks Blake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Blake misses.
Blake slips a jab from Quint.
Blake throws a hook but Quint blocks it.
Blake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quint.
Quint misses the jab.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Quint moved out of range.
Blake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quint blocks a jab.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quint.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quint.
Quint pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quint throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
Blake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Quint throws a big shot that misses.
Quint motions for Blake to come forward. Quint throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quint uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Quint was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blake swings for the body but Quint moves out of range. #TD2#
Blake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Quint is defending well. #T3#
Blake working over Quint with some ground and pound. Quint looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Quint gets back to full guard.
Blake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Quint keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Quint has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blake postures up.
Blake looking to pass the guard.
Quint working a defensive guard here.
Blake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Quint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Blake.
I think Blake 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... William Blake!
William Blake is the new bantamweight champion!
William Blake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Ascension 0401
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Paavo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blake checks a leg kick.
Blake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paavo checks it well.
Blake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paavo connects with a looping right hand.
Paavo misses with a low kick.
Paavo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Paavo does it's job there.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Paavo.
Blake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blake scores with a nice strike.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Paavo moved out of range.
Blake keeps the fight on the outside.
Paavo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blake looks to land a body kick but Paavo moved away.
Blake swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paavo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blake throws a low kick but Paavo moves out of range easily.
Blake misses with a jab to the body
and Paavo counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Paavo looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Blake scores with a hook to the body. Paavo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paavo lands a really nice looking cross but Blake seems unphased.
Blake lands with a right hand.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Paavo is out of range.
Paavo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blake is able to avoid easily.
Paavo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Blake misses the target.
Blake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paavo looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely.
Blake tries to land a front kick but Paavo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paavo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paavo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paavo digs a good hook to Blake's body.
Paavo moves in looking to clinch but Blake pushes him off.
Paavo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blake counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paavo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake.
Paavo blocks a jab.#T2#
Blake misses with a body shot.
Blake dives in and grabs Paavo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paavo pushes down on Blake's head and hops out.
Blake tried to score with a low kick but Paavo checks it.
Paavo thuds a left hand into Blake's body.
Paavo throws a leg kick
and Blake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paavo jabs Blake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paavo.
Paavo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paavo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paavo.
Blake dives in for a single leg takedown but Paavo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paavo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paavo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blake's calf.
Paavo tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
Paavo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Paavo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paavo's corner calls for a 1-2. Paavo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Blake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Paavo flicks out a counter leg kick but Blake steps away.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paavo.
Paavo throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it.
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paavo. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paavo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Paavo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blake cracks Paavo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blake walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paavo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blake cracks Paavo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eliitti Paavo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paavo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paavo throws a lazy head kick
and Blake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paavo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paavo throws a combination that misses
and Blake counters with a nice uppercut.
Paavo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Blake was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paavo.
Paavo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paavo.
Paavo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blake clobbers Paavo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blake connects with a solid leg kick.
Blake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paavo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Blake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Blake.
Blake throws a solid leg kick but Paavo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blake.
Paavo walks into a jab.
Blake walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paavo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paavo misses the shot to the body.
Paavo tries a head kick but it misses.
Eliitti Paavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake keeps Paavo at a distance using the push kick.
Blake checks a low kick from Paavo.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paavo can do to turn this around?
Blake checks the leg kick.
Blake throws a wild body kick that Paavo sees coming a mile off.
Blake scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Paavo swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Blake feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Paavo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
A big right from Blake misses. #T1##CL2#
Paavo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blake, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Blake is looking to take this one to the mat.
Paavo misses with a punch on the inside.
Blake prevents a body shot from Paavo.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paavo misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Paavo misses with a punch on the inside.
Paavo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blake lands a shot to the body.
Blake scores with a shot to the side of Paavo's head.
Paavo lands with a left to the head.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Paavo blocks a body shot from Blake.
Blake scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Paavo. #BC2#
Paavo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paavo takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paavo misses with a leg kick
and Blake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blake throws a wild body kick that Paavo sees coming a mile off.
Blake shoots for a double leg takedown but Paavo sprawls well. He's pushed Blake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paavo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paavo throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Paavo tenderised Blake's leg. Blake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paavo misses with a leg kick
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake slips a jab from Paavo.
Blake keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blake.
Paavo motions for Blake to come forward. Paavo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paavo as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Paavo tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Paavo tenderised Blake's leg. Blake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paavo.
Blake lands a lovely overhand right.
Paavo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Blake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paavo but Paavo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paavo tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Blake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paavo is trying to defend but Blake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paavo is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##ES2#
Paavo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Blake keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Paavo breaks from the clinch.
Paavo misses with a right hand #CL#
and Blake holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paavo tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Paavo back against the cage.
Paavo throws a head punch that misses.
Blake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paavo misses with the head strike.
Paavo can't break the clinch.
Blake is leaning against Paavo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Paavo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake takes a shot to the head.
Blake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 William Blake will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Paavo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blake.
Blake bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Paavo takes one to the chin there.
Blake scores with a hook to the body. Paavo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Paavo clinches.
Paavo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A right handed body shot lands from Paavo.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Blake.
Blake lands a nice uppercut.
Blake misses with some punches.
Blake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paavo's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paavo.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Paavo. #BC2#
Paavo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Blake.
Blake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Paavo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paavo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blake is looking to counter punch.
Paavo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paavo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Paavo is just out of range.
That kick from Paavo tenderised Blake's leg. Blake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blake throws a low kick, looking for Paavo's leg but Paavo calmly moves out of range.
Paavo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paavo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blake throws a push kick but Paavo slaps the foot to one side.
Blake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paavo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paavo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eliitti Paavo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paavo cracks Blake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paavo walks into a straight right hand from Blake.#CL2#
Paavo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blake, pushing him back against the cage.
Blake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paavo misses with a punch on the inside.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paavo has a couple of punches blocked by Blake.
Blake lands a hook that snaps the head of Paavo backwards.
Blake lands with a right to the head.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paavo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
Blake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
William Blake has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Paavo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paavo tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Paavo back against the cage.
Blake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paavo backwards.
Paavo is trying to break the clinch but Blake is controlling him.
Blake lands with a short shot to the head.
Paavo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paavo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paavo.
Paavo misses with a punch on the inside.
Blake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paavo backwards.
Paavo tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Paavo back against the cage.
Blake gets through Paavo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paavo swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paavo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Paavo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blake or not.
Blake blocking some punches.
Blake scores with a hook to the body.
Paavo has a couple of punches blocked by Blake.
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!
Blake lands with a light punch inside.
Paavo blocking some punches.
Blake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paavo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Paavo fails to land.
Blake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Blake manages to break the clinch.
Paavo needs to keep his hands up - Blake had a free shot at his head there.
Paavo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Paavo is rocked!
Paavo throws a series of punches but Blake moves out of range.
Paavo is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
Paavo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paavo scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Blake drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Paavo regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blake, 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 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Blake!
William Blake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Ascension 0311
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1##TD#
Blake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blake stays in close to Dall's body and controls the position.
Blake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working. #SUB2#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blake pulls his head out easily.
Dall 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Blake prevents Dall from improving his position.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Dall is defending well.
Blake lands with a punch from half guard.
Dall gets full guard.
Blake throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dall working for submissions but it's allowed Blake to get to half guard. #T2#
Blake 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.
Blake is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dall manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Dall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blake has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Blake is working for a kimura but Dall is defending it quite comfortably.
Dall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blake. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dall tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Blake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Dall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blake.
Dall follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blake attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall throws a low kick, looking for Blake's leg but Blake calmly moves out of range.
Blake throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Blake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blake can pounce on him. #T1#
Blake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dall scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Blake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dall is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Dall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake lands a right hand.
Blake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dall.#T2#
Dall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Blake.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Blake scores with a hook to the body.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Blake prevents a body shot from Dall.
Dall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Dall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blake blocking some punches. #TD#
Blake gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dall regains guard.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blake is working Dall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dall is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dall passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blake gets back to full guard.
Blake throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Blake trying to control the position.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blake is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dall wants to hit a switch here but Blake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dall there!
Dall can't escape the position.
Blake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dall working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Blake misses with a series of wild punches.
Blake backing away here, and Dall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dall slips a jab from Blake.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blake attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Dall.
William Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake connects with an inside leg kick.
Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Blake cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blake checks a leg kick.
A jab from Dall does it's job there.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dall steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blake tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dall is able to avoid easily.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Blake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dall avoids it really well and circles away.
Bastyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dall swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blake blocks it well.
Blake throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blake misses with a leg kick.
Blake backing away here, and Dall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dall as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Dall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dall trying to advance position but Blake counters by regaining guard.
Dall passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blake regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Dall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blake! #REVR#
Blake landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Blake is chipping away with strikes.
Blake grinds an elbow into Dall's temple.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blake off and has taken his back!
Blake tries to escape but Dall has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Dall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dall throwing wild punches that miss their target.

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 William Blake.
Well Blake 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Blake!
An out of breath William Blake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Ascension 0304
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Blake misses with a straight right.
Oketch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oketch misses with a head kick.
Oketch scores with a decent looking hook.
Oketch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oketch throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it.
Blake connects with a body shot that sends Oketch's belly button to the back.
Blake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oketch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, jab by Blake - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blake misses with a left hand
and Oketch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blake throws a lazy body kick
and Oketch counters with a low kick, right behind Blake 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Blake. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Oketch blocks the low kick.
Blake sizes up Oketch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oketch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blake connects with a looping right hand.
Blake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oketch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blake throws a right and a left that Oketch avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Oketch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blake seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blake scores with a jab to the head.
Blake blocks a head kick by Oketch.
Blake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake connects with a solid leg kick.
Blake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick misses from Oketch.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Oketch avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Blake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oketch was covering up waiting for the punch and Blake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Oketch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oketch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blake is looking to work some ground and pound but Oketch has wrist control.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Oketch is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Blake stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Oketch throws up his legs and catches Blake in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Blake tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Oketch! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vincent Oketch!
Vincent Oketch is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Vincent Oketch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Ascension 0218
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Blake misses with a low kick as Xiang Pao jumps back.
Xiang Pao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xiang Pao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Blake.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Xiang Pao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Blake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
William Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blake.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands with a shot to the body.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.#T1#
Blake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xiang Pao doesn't seem bothered though.
Blake scores with a hook to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Blake.
Blake delivers a nice body kick.
Xiang Pao throws a nice looking combination but Blake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blake connects with a nice looking jab.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiang Pao. That's going to slow Blake down.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake jabs Xiang Pao right on the nose. Xiang Pao blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick. #T2#
Blake shoots in but Xiang Pao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xiang Pao tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blake checks a leg kick nicely.
Blake lands a glancing blow to the side of Xiang Pao's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
Xiang Pao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blake slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Xiang Pao fights it but they end up in guard.
Xiang Pao has Blake pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Blake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Xiang Pao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake. #SUB#
Blake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Xiang Pao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Xiang Pao has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Blake managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake has a closed guard, preventing Xiang Pao from standing up. #T4#
Xiang Pao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Xiang Pao looking to sit in guard and control but Blake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake is in close to Xiang Pao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blake wants to control from the top but Xiang Pao keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A solid body kick from Blake.
Xiang Pao moves forwards but Blake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Blake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xiang Pao can do to turn this around?
Blake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiang Pao slaps away a takedown attempt from Blake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xiang Pao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blake throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake ducks right into an uppercut from Xiang Pao.
Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.#T1#
Blake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blake there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like William Blake has been cut.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Blake.
Xiang Pao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
Xiang Pao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xiang Pao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Blake.
Xiang Pao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blake.
Blake seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2##TD#
Blake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake is trying to control. Xiang Pao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xiang Pao is controlling Blake's trapped leg to prevent Blake from advancing to side control.
Xiang Pao tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Blake 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.
Blake 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.
Blake is thwarting Xiang Pao's attempts to control the position.
Blake winds up and cracks Xiang Pao with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Xiang Pao trying to control from the bottom.
Blake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Blake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xiang Pao defends it well.
Xiang Pao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao moves into full guard.
Xiang Pao trying to control the position here. #T4#
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.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xiang Pao looking to control.
Blake is pushing down on Xiang Pao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xiang Pao is fighting to maintain full guard but Blake has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Xiang Pao is defending against the submission attempts here by Blake.
Blake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Blake is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Blake'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.
#R3#
Blake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blake throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao thows a leg kick but Blake checks it #TD#
and Blake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xiang Pao! #ES2#
Xiang Pao bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Blake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Blake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Xiang Pao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Blake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Xiang Pao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blake to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Blake looks to throw a body kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
Blake wants to slow Xiang Pao down by chopping away at his legs.
Blake fails with the takedown.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blake throws a push kick but Xiang Pao slaps the foot to one side.
Blake swings widly with a right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
William Blake is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiang Pao takes one on the button.
Xiang Pao wants to clinch.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Xiang Pao avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick #TD#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Xiang Pao fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Xiang Pao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Blake is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao misses with some punches.
Blake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Xiang Pao. #BC#
Blake breaks from the clinch.
Xiang Pao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blake connects with a looping right hand.
Blake moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Blake.#TD#
Blake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Xiang Pao tries to bench press Blake off him but Blake keeps the position.
Xiang Pao keeps trying to improve his position.
Blake working the head with strikes.
Blake misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blake wants to control for a moment but Xiang Pao uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
William Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xiang Pao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blake.
Blake misses with a head shot. Xiang Pao uses the momentum to regain guard.
Xiang Pao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blake is one step ahead there. #T4#
Blake being controlled here momentarily.
Blake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Xiang Pao.
Blake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bo Xiang Pao just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Blake scores with a hook to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiang Pao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake checks a leg kick nicely.
Blake lands with an uppercut that bounces Xiang Pao off the cage and back into range.
Blake closes the distance and clinches up with Xiang Pao, looking for a takedown. Blake pushes Xiang Pao against the cage but Xiang Pao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Blake misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A big right from Blake misses.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Blake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Blake scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Xiang Pao is predictable there #TD#
and Blake counters with a single leg into guard. Xiang Pao didn't expect that. #ES2#
Xiang Pao scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Blake lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiang Pao in his tracks.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range. #T2#
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blake fails to land the takedown.
Blake throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao shapes to counter with a head kick.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Blake. #T3#
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blake misses with the combination.
Blake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Blake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Blake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiang Pao on the side of the head.
Blake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xiang Pao doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
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!
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Blake.
Blake throws a poor cross that misses
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake had his way with Bo Xiang Pao in that round.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiang Pao, as that shot connected.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
A countering left hand to the body from Xiang Pao misses.
Blake blocks a head kick by Xiang Pao.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xiang Pao pinned against the cage. Xiang Pao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xiang Pao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Blake with an uppercut!#T1#
Blake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xiang Pao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blake somewhat.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blake is able to avoid easily.
Blake throws a leg kick which misses Xiang Pao's front leg but catches the back leg as Xiang Pao tries to avoid it.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
An inside leg kick lands from Blake.
Nice shot lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Xiang Pao avoids it well and moves away.
Blake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiang Pao's calf.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blake connects with a leg kick. Xiang Pao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake scores with a sloppy right hand. Xiang Pao should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.#T3#
Blake looks to land a body kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Blake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blake scrambles back to his feet.
Xiang Pao with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Blake is rocked!
Blake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake seems to have got his legs back now.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Blake feinted with a counter takedown.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blake misses with a looping left.
Blake cracks Xiang Pao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blake lands a front kick.#TD#
Blake drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao 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.
Blake slips nicely into half guard.
Xiang Pao flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Xiang Pao wants to get back to full guard.
Blake winds up and cracks Xiang Pao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao gets full guard.
Blake throws an elbow that misses. Xiang Pao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blake's guard. Nice move by Xiang Pao!#REVB#
Blake is trying to hold Xiang Pao in close to prevent damage but Xiang Pao has managed to pass into half guard.

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 William Blake.
Well Blake 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Blake!
William Blake is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, William Blake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Ascension 0121
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
A shot to the body from Blake misses
and Markovic counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Markovic!
Blake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markovic under the eye.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Blake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Blake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ground and pound from Blake seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Blake looking to control but instead Markovic has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blake throwing shots but Markovic is blocking nicely.
Blake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markovic taking some punishment here, with Blake in his half guard.
Markovic is trying to maintain the position but Blake is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Markovic is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Markovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blake is trying to control. Markovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Blake is looking for a kimura but Markovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blake to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blake working over Markovic with some ground and pound. Markovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Blake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Markovic defends it well.
Blake thows a huge punch but Markovic dodges it nicely.
Blake uses his free foot to push down on Markovic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Markovic.
Markovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blake pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Markovic holds on to Blake as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#T3#
Blake lands a big elbow.
Markovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Blake connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB2#
Blake goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Markovic is on top in guard.
Markovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blake 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.#T4#
Blake keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Blake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markovic is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake tries to land a leg kick but Markovic saw it coming and moves away.
Blake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake lands a nice looking body kick.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
William Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Blake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Markovic!
Blake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!#SUB2#
Blake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Blake stalls from top position.#T1#
Blake trying to control the position but Markovic is working away.
Markovic wants to control but Blake postures up.
Markovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blake wants to take a breather but Markovic is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blake trying to control the pace.
Blake prevents Markovic from improving his position.#SUB2#
Blake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Markovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Markovic trying to hold on to Blake's head to control him but Blake postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Markovic is defending well. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Markovic works Blake's body with a nice hook.
Markovic scores with a jab.
Markovic throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Blake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markovic on the side of the head.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Blake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markovic at a distance.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.#T4#
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.
Blake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Markovic swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blake, as that shot connected.
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!
Markovic slips under a jab.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blake checks a low kick from Markovic.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blake is looking to slow Markovic down with leg kicks.
Blake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blake lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
It seemed like Blake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blake momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but William Blake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Markovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blake can pounce on him.
Markovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Markovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blake misses with a series of wild punches.
Markovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markovic slips a straight right by Blake.
Markovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Markovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Markovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Blake with the counter takedown but Markovic avoids it easily.
Blake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Blake's head.
Blake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markovic clobbers Blake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Blake shoots in and drives through. Markovic sprawls well.
Blake misses with a body kick.
Markovic slips a jab and a cross from Blake.
Blake works Markovic's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Markovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Blake swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markovic throws a leg kick which misses Blake's front leg but catches the back leg as Blake tries to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blake.
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blake misses with a straight right.
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Blake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Blake moves away from the strike by Markovic. #T2#
Blake lands a jab to the head.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blake.
Blake pushes Markovic away with a front kick.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
Blake lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
Markovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Blake. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.
Markovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Markovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blake.
Blake cracks Markovic with a big elbow.
Blake grinds an elbow into Markovic's temple. #T3#
Markovic wants to get back to his feet.
Markovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#ES#
Markovic kicks Blake off and gets back to his feet.
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Blake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Markovic swings for the body but Blake moves out of range. #T4#
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Blake moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Blake works Markovic's body with a nice hook.
Blake jabs Markovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Blake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blake.
Zoran Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blake is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Markovic scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markovic momentarily.
Markovic throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Markovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Blake trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Markovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Blake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Blake!
William Blake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Ascension 1224
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
A left lands for Blake.
Hong moves away from the strike by Blake.
Hong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Hong counters with a thumping low kick.
Blake does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hong blocks the body kick. #TD#
Blake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Blake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hong struggling a bit here.
Blake in side control, throwing shots but Hong defends.
Blake 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.#T1#
Blake misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Blake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hong keeps working.
Blake creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Blake throws a strike aimed at the side of Hong's head but Hong avoids it well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hong tries to buck Blake off but Blake is having none of it.
Blake is putting a hurting on Hong here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hong stops Blake from passing to mount.
Hong parries the strikes from Blake easily there. Blake is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hong to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blake goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blake's guard! Nice work there by Hong!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake is trying to keep Hong in close. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Hong won't allow Blake to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blake looking for a sweep. Not yet Blake, not yet.
Blake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blake moves into full guard. #SUB#
Blake working for a triangle but Hong defends it easily.
Blake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blake throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blake throws a right hand that misses
and Hong counters with a stiff right hand.
Blake throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Blake punishes Hong's body with a nice straight punch.
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hong throws a leg kick #TD#
and Blake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hong!
Blake tries to advance to mount but can't.
William Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blake wants to control but Hong is keeping him busy.
Hong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blake. #T1#
Hong regains half guard, as Blake was trying to land strikes.
Hong is looking to improve his position.
Blake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hong defending well though.
Blake is thwarting Hong's attempts to control the position.
Blake controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around?
Blake trying to control from Hong's half guard. Hong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hong controlling Blake's posture.
Hong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blake distracts Hong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blake landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Blake trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hong is keeping the position for now.
Blake passes Hong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blake prevents Hong from improving his position.
Blake throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hong to regain full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hong can't keep his opponent in guard - Blake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blake is trying to control. Hong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blake throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hong to regain full guard.
Hong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blake throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blake can pounce on him.
Blake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hong slips under a jab.
Hong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blake throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blake.
Hong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blake connects with a leg kick. Hong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
William Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Blake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blake throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blake throws out a leg kick but Hong moves out of range and Blake only half commits.
Blake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hong's hands.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hong's head.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hong throws a body kick that misses.
Antoni Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blake slips under a jab from Hong.
Blake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake goes for a double leg but Hong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hong continues to drive forward.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Blake fails with the takedown.
Hong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blake circles away quickly and effectively.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Blake.
Hong misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Blake slips a jab from Hong.
Hong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blake.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blake. That's going to slow Hong down.
Hong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hong! But no joy.
Blake avoids the body shot from Hong.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Hong saw that one coming.
Blake looks for the body kick but Hong saw that one coming.
Hong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blake throws the left hand but Hong avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Blake lands with a hook. Hong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hong doesn't seem bothered though.
Blake avoids the head kick by Hong.
Blake swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hong misses.
Blake misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hong! But no joy.
Blake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hong looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Blake lands with a shot to the body.
Hong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Blake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hong doesn't seem phased though.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake lands a leg kick that knocks Hong off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blake 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Blake!
After winning the bout, William Blake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 485 - Joaquin v Vinetto IV
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1##TD#
Blake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Washington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Blake is dominant here and he's now got Washington's back!
Blake trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Washington covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Blake trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Washington doesn't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blake has managed to slip his arm under Washington's chin. This could be all over... yep, Washington is tapping out! Submission win for Blake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Blake!
A relieved looking William Blake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 478 - Rutherford vs Wein
Date: Oct 17, 2016

#R1#
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama throws a solid leg kick but Blake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yabaisama.
Blake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yabaisama defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Blake scores with a body shot.
Blake throws a leg kick but Yabaisama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yabaisama throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yabaisama. That's going to slow Blake down.
Yabaisama's coach down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yabaisama's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yabaisama misses with a low kick as Blake jumps back.
Blake throws a hook but Yabaisama blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabaisama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Yabaisama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blake tried to counter with a leg kick but Yabaisama avoided it.
Blake lands with a nice body kick.
Blake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Blake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diagoro Yabaisama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yabaisama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blake is looking to land body kicks.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Yabaisama does it's job there.
Yabaisama missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blake slips under a jab.#TD#
Blake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yabaisama to the ground. Blake is now in Yabaisama's guard.#SUB2#
Yabaisama looking for subs off his back but Blake has passed one foot through into half guard.
Blake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Yabaisama trying to control from the bottom.
Yabaisama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Blake wants to work for an arm triangle but Yabaisama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blake trying to mount his opponent but Yabaisama defends it.
Blake is trying to control the action in half guard but Yabaisama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Blake prevents Yabaisama from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yabaisama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yabaisama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yabaisama manages to get to full guard.
Blake's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blake looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Yabaisama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blake landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yabaisama doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake 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#
Yabaisama throws a body kick that misses.
Yabaisama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Blake there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake.
Yabaisama throws an off balance right hand
and Blake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yabaisama misses with a straight right.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yabaisama can do to turn this around?
Yabaisama throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Blake throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yabaisama avoids it.
The fighters circling - Yabaisama throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Blake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yabaisama's half guard.
Blake 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.
Blake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Blake seems to be working for a kimura but Yabaisama defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Blake prevents Yabaisama from improving his position.
Yabaisama wants to control but Blake is keeping busy.
Yabaisama is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Blake wants to work for an arm triangle but Yabaisama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yabaisama is trying to control but can't.
Blake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yabaisama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yabaisama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blake's back!
Blake wants to escape the position.
Blake trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
Yabaisama has the hooks in. Blake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Yabaisama is not going to allow Blake to sit and survive in this position.
Yabaisama has the hooks in. Blake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Blake tries to escape the position.
Blake breaks Yabaisama's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Yabaisama keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake won't allow Yabaisama to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Yabaisama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blake is working Yabaisama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Yabaisama looking for a triangle here. Blake is fighting it but it looks tight! Yabaisama pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Blake is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Diagoro Yabaisama!
A very excited looking Diagoro Yabaisama 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.

Event: Syn 472 - Malvo v. Wayne
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Blake staying out of range there.
Mike Ehrmantraut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Blake coming out on top.
Blake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ehrmantraut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ehrmantraut sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blake dives in and grabs Ehrmantraut's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ehrmantraut pushes down on Blake's head and hops out.
Ehrmantraut has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ehrmantraut darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ehrmantraut thumps Blake with a low kick.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ehrmantraut thuds his shin into the meat of Blake's side.
Blake throws a low kick but Ehrmantraut avoids it.
Blake needs to keep his hands up - Ehrmantraut had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ehrmantraut wants to slow Blake down by chopping away at his legs.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Ehrmantraut avoids it well and moves away.
Ehrmantraut connects with a leg kick. Blake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Blake gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Ehrmantraut counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Ehrmantraut lands but Blake takes it in his stride.
Ehrmantraut lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#
Blake is rocked!
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Blake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ehrmantraut's half guard.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Ehrmantraut is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake stalling away here and it's allowed Ehrmantraut to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Blake passes Ehrmantraut's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Blake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ehrmantraut defending well though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake trying to control the action but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom.
Blake thows a huge punch but Ehrmantraut dodges it nicely.
Blake wants to free his trapped foot but Ehrmantraut is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blake prevents Ehrmantraut from improving his position.
Blake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Blake is looking for a kimura but Ehrmantraut is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blake to get the leverage.
Ehrmantraut is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blake's back!
Blake rolls, trying to escape but Ehrmantraut keeps control of the position.
Blake manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice work there by Blake.
Blake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Blake has gone for a leg lock! Ehrmantraut slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blake's guard.#REVB#
Ehrmantraut engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Blake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ehrmantraut is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Blake working for a triangle but Ehrmantraut defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ehrmantraut dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ehrmantraut's hands.
Blake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ehrmantraut avoids a kick to the body.
Ehrmantraut looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Blake lunges at Ehrmantraut with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ehrmantraut's hand.
Blake staying out of range there.
Blake lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake staying out of range there.
Blake misses with a hook
and Ehrmantraut counters with a low kick, right behind Blake 's knee.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ehrmantraut.
Blake throws a solid leg kick but Ehrmantraut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blake.
Blake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ehrmantraut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Ehrmantraut moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ehrmantraut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
Blake connects with an inside leg kick.
Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ehrmantraut is looking to slow Blake down with leg kicks.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ehrmantraut tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ehrmantraut scores with a nice head shot.
Ehrmantraut blocks a jab.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ehrmantraut.
Mike Ehrmantraut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ehrmantraut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blake misses with a left hand
and Ehrmantraut counters with a stiff right hand.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ehrmantraut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blake blocks the body kick.
Ehrmantraut bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ehrmantraut throws a chopping leg kick but Blake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ehrmantraut throws out the jab.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ehrmantraut.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ehrmantraut misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Blake counters with a single leg into guard. Ehrmantraut didn't expect that.
Blake throwing strikes but missing.
Blake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ehrmantraut is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Blake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ehrmantraut can't keep his opponent in guard - Blake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ehrmantraut regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blake chips away with some ground and pound.
Ehrmantraut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blake wants to control from the top but Ehrmantraut keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
William Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ehrmantraut has control of Blake's left arm, preventing Blake from doing any damage. #SUB#
Blake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ehrmantraut manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blake has Ehrmantraut in his guard.#REVB#
Ehrmantraut is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Ehrmantraut will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Blake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ehrmantraut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick but Blake checks it.
Blake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ehrmantraut counters with an outside leg kick.
Blake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blake works Ehrmantraut's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake blocks a jab.
Blake feinted with a counter takedown.
Ehrmantraut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ehrmantraut scores with a jab. Blake acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Ehrmantraut lands with a nice body punch.
Blake takes a swing at Ehrmantraut's ribcage but misses.
Blake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ehrmantraut.
Blake defending well as Ehrmantraut loads up on a big left hand.
Blake throws a hook but Ehrmantraut blocks it.
Ehrmantraut lands with a good body shot.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blake throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ehrmantraut counter with a right hand.
Blake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blake cracks the inside of Ehrmantraut's front leg.
Ehrmantraut defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blake.
William Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
Blake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ehrmantraut slips a jab from Blake.
Ehrmantraut throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
Ehrmantraut fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blake explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ehrmantraut moves away from the strike by Blake.
A shot to the liver by Blake. Beautiful body shot.
Ehrmantraut misses with a hook.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ehrmantraut.
Nice jab there from Ehrmantraut.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Ehrmantraut moved out of range.
Ehrmantraut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick which misses Blake's front leg but catches the back leg as Blake tries to avoid it. #T3#
Blake looks for the body kick but Ehrmantraut saw that one coming.
Ehrmantraut throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blake.
Blake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice shot that snaps Blake's head back.
Ehrmantraut thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ehrmantraut.
Mike Ehrmantraut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake walks into a jab.
Ehrmantraut slips under a jab.
Ehrmantraut throws a wild body kick that Blake sees coming a mile off.
Blake tries for a takedown but Ehrmantraut circles away easily
and Ehrmantraut counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Blake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ehrmantrauts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ehrmantraut misses with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
A slow jab from Blake misses its intended target.
Ehrmantraut is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Blake misses its intended target.
Blake throws a hook to the side of Ehrmantraut's head but Ehrmantraut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ehrmantraut.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Ehrmantraut keeps Blake at a distance using the push kick.
A punch combination from Blake misses.
Ehrmantraut works the jab nicely.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake's corner calls for a 1-2. Blake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ehrmantraut throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ehrmantraut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ehrmantraut 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ehrmantraut!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Ehrmantraut thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 465 - Gymer vs. Bustamante
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Blake slips a straight right by Ohchooto.
A shot to the liver by Blake. Beautiful body shot.
Ohchooto throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that misses.
Blake connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice straight punches there by Blake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blake.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ohchooto throws a leg kick #TD#
and Blake counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Ohchooto has one foot on Blake's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ohchooto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blake.
Blake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ohchooto throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blake feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Blake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ohchooto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohchooto looks to land a right hand but Blake moved out of range.
Ohchooto is looking to clinch.
Blake swings for the body but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt - Ohchooto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blake scores with a body shot.
Ohchooto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blake tries to work over Ohchooto's front leg with a kick but Ohchooto checks it.
Blake blocks a head kick by Ohchooto.
A jab from Blake does it's job there.
Blake misses with a body punch
and Ohchooto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Blake.
Moses Ohchooto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ohchooto closes the distance and pushes Blake back into the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ohchooto. #CUT2#
It looks like William Blake has been cut.
Ohchooto throws a head punch that misses.
Ohchooto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ohchooto blocks an uppercut.
Blake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ohchooto tries a knee to the head but Blake blocks it.
Ohchooto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blake is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blake.
Blake blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohchooto.
Blake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ohchooto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ohchooto lands a body shot.
Ohchooto pushes off an throws an elbow but Blake leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ohchooto blocks a body shot from Blake.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blake avoids it.
Blake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ohchooto pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Blake fails to land with a series of punches.
Blake is looking to wear down Ohchooto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Ohchooto counters with a straight right hand.
Ohchooto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ohchooto.
Blake misses the jab.
Ohchooto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Blake - just one landing.
Ohchooto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ohchooto's corner calls for a 1-2. Ohchooto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ohchooto misses with a low kick.
Ohchooto checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Ohchooto.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blake.
A leg kick checked by Blake.
Ohchooto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake works the jab nicely.#T4#
Ohchooto takes one to the chin there.
Blake is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ohchooto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ohchooto works over Blake's head and body with a nice combination.
Blake lands a nice hook to Ohchooto's body. Ohchooto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moses Ohchooto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ohchooto lands a nice looking body shot.
Blake scores with a leg kick.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ohchooto missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ohchooto misses with a double jab #CL#
and Blake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Blake works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Ohchooto has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Blake is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Moses Ohchooto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ohchooto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ohchooto counters with a left to the body.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ohchooto.
Blake feinted with a counter takedown.
Ohchooto slips a straight right by Blake.
Blake misses with a looping right.
Ohchooto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Blake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ohchooto lands a nice looking body kick.
Blake blocks a head kick by Ohchooto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohchooto connects with a crisp jab.
Ohchooto throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ohchooto manages to circle out of the way.
Ohchooto throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohchooto manages to avoid it.
Ohchooto throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Ohchooto tries to get set, Blake tries to push him back and clinch up but Ohchooto manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Blake throws a jab when Ohchooto was well out of range.
Ohchooto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ohchooto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ohchooto, right into the meat.
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ohchooto.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ohchooto misses with a low kick.
Blake cracks the inside of Ohchooto's front leg.
Blake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blake cracks Ohchooto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blake takes a swing at Ohchooto's ribcage but misses.
Ohchooto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ohchooto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Ohchooto misses with a wild body shot.
Blake stuns Ohchooto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Blake lands with a right hand.
Ohchooto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohchooto scores with a hook.
Blake throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ohchooto looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely.
Blake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ohchooto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blake tries to work over Ohchooto's front leg with a kick but Ohchooto checks it.
Ohchooto throws a shot to the body.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohchooto is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake.
Ohchooto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blake's head.
Ohchooto scores with a hook.
Ohchooto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blake on the side of the head.
Ohchooto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Ohchooto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ohchooto throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ohchooto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ohchooto throws a shot to the body.
Blake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ohchooto missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ohchooto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Ohchooto misses its intended target.
Ohchooto tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ohchooto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blake keeps Ohchooto at a distance using the push kick.
Ohchooto avoids the head kick by Blake.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ohchooto. That's going to slow Blake down.
Ohchooto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blake.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake lands a nice looking body shot.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moses Ohchooto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake misses with a body shot.
A big right from Blake misses.
Blake connects with a leg kick. Ohchooto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ohchooto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blake moves out of range of the strikes.
Blake slips under a jab.
Blake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ohchooto misses with a straight left.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohchooto was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ohchooto's sensitive parts.
Blake swats away the attempt to clinch by Ohchooto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Ohchooto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Blake'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. 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#
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ohchooto.
Blake throws a jab when Ohchooto was well out of range.
Blake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blake feints and then cracks Ohchooto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ohchooto down.
Ohchooto swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Blake counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake throwing strikes from guard but Ohchooto blocks nicely.
Blake trying to control but Ohchooto is working from the bottom.
Blake sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake advances position into side control!#T1#
Blake works to advance to full mount. Ohchooto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ohchooto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ohchooto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Blake tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Blake lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blake is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Blake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ohchooto is looking to escape.
Ohchooto tries to hold on but Blake pushes him away.
William Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blake sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Blake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blake prevents Ohchooto from getting the reversal.
Blake with shots to the head and body - Ohchooto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blake 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.
Blake fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Blake has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ohchooto's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake throwing strikes here but Ohchooto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T3##SUB#
Blake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ohchooto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ohchooto!
Blake looking for a sweep. Not yet Blake, not yet.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Ohchooto from controlling successfully.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that Ohchooto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Ohchooto won't allow Blake to sweep him here.
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Ohchooto is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ohchooto controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ohchooto 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Moses Ohchooto!
Moses Ohchooto looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Like to thank the best inker in the world Altair the Assassin for the tats.Good fight'.

Event: Syn 459 - Farewell to a Legend
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Gullit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gullit misses the shot to the body.
Gullit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gullit lands a head shot.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gullit tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been informed that Gullit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good shot there by Gullit.
Gullit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gullit cracks Blake with a good jab.
Gullit misses with a double jab #CL#
and Blake moves into the clinch.
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!
Blake throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Blake prevents Gullit from breaking the clinch.
Blake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blake tries a body shot but Gullit blocks it.
Gullit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake lands with a light punch inside.
Gullit blocks a body shot from Blake.
Blake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gullit backwards.
Blake is working for takedown but Gullit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gullit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gullit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake misses with some punches.
Gullit is looking to break free of the clinch but Blake has double underhooks.
Gullit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gullit's efforts to push away.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Gullit misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Gullit wants a takedown.
Gullit is trying to break free.
Blake misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Gullit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake slips a straight right by Gullit.
As Gullit tries to get set, Blake tries to push him back and clinch up but Gullit manages to avoid the attempt.
Gullit leaves Blake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gullit misses the target.
Gullit's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gullit duly obliges.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Gullit falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Blake counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake misses with a body punch.
Gullit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blake has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Gullit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Gullit.
Blake is working Gullit over against the cage.#BC2#
Gullit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gullit misses with a double jab.
Gullit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blake circles away quickly and effectively.
Blake has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gullit misses with a straight right.
As Gullit tries to get set, Blake tries to push him back and clinch up but Gullit manages to avoid the attempt.
A shot to the body from Blake misses
and Gullit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gullit misses with a hook.
Blake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gullit cracks Blake with a good jab.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gullit was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gullit lands with a nice body kick.
A combination from Gullit does no damage.
Blake walks into a straight right hand from Gullit.
Nice uppercut there from Blake.
Gullit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gullit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
Blake is looking to counter the offense by Gullit and move into the clinch.
Blake closes the distance but Gullit moves to the side
enabling Gullit to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake lands a jab to the nose.
Gullit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gullit throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gullit's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruud Gullit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gullit.
Ruud Gullit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake throws a lazy right hand but Gullit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Gullit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gullit misses with a wild combination.
Blake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gullit manages to circle out of the way.
Gullit loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.#CL#
Blake takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blake. #BC2#
Gullit manages to break the clinch.
Gullit misses the jab.
Gullit tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Blake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blake. #T1#
A short left from Gullit.
Blake misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Gullit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gullit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gullit looks to land a right hand but Blake moved out of range.
Blake throws a push kick but Gullit slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Gullit misses the target.
Blake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gullit.
Gullit scores with a one two! Blake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gullit's head.#CUT#
It looks like Ruud Gullit has been cut.
Blake is looking to score with low kicks.
Gullit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blake.
A jab from Blake finds it's way through Gullit's defenses.
Gullit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gullit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Gullit throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake misses with a head kick.
Gullit shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blake eats them both and turns towards Gullit to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gullit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blake.
Gullit missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
William Blake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blake misses with a punch to the body.
Gullit wants to break free but Blake has control. #BC2#
Gullit breaks from the clinch.
Gullit throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake tries to counter with a takedown but Gullit is quick to defend against it.
Gullit leaves Blake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3##TD#
Blake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gullit tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Blake manages to move to mount!
Gullit is trying to escape the mount.
Blake tries to control but Gullit wriggling away.
Blake looking to finish Gullit with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gullit!
Blake has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gullit's face.
Blake scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Gullit is in a horrible position here. Blake smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#
Gullit is rocked!
Gullit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gullit is still in real trouble! Can Blake finish him?#T4#
Gullit bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gullit seems to have recovered his senses.
Gullit trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gullit's guard. #REVR#
Blake looking to pass the guard.
Blake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gullit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gullit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Gullit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 William Blake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruud Gullit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gullit ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Gullit lands a nice shot that snaps Blake's head back.
Blake connects with a nice looking jab.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gullit manages to circle out of the way.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gullit.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Gullit avoids it well and moves away.
Blake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gullit to score with a decent uppercut.
Gullit throws a jab when Blake was well out of range.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Gullit avoids it well and moves away.
Blake defending well as Gullit loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Gullit misses its intended target.
Gullit avoids the head kick by Blake.
Blake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gullit checks it well.
Gullit throws a series of punches but Blake avoids them all with ease.
Blake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gullit sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Gullit misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Ruud Gullit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blake takes a swing at Gullit's ribcage but misses.
Gullit throws a front kick that sends Blake stumbling back into the cage.
Gullit loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Blake thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gullit if he has to take too many more of those.
Gullit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blake darts in looking for a takedown but Gullit gets double underhooks and turns Blake into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blake.
Blake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Gullit misses.
Gullit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gullit throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Gullit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
Blake fails with a takedown attempt.
Blake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gullit connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruud Gullit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gullit throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gullit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gullit to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Gullit.
Gullit keeps Blake at a distance using the push kick.
Gullit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Gullit throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Gullit does no damage.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Gullit.
Blake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gullit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blake.
A telegraphed right hand from Gullit misses the target.
Gullit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blake tries to counter with a takedown but Gullit is quick to defend against it.
Gullit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gullit blocks a jab.
Gullit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gullit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Gullit misses with a looping left.
Blake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blake throws a leg kick but Gullit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blake, as that shot connected.
Blake closes the distance and clinches up with Gullit, looking for a takedown. Blake pushes Gullit against the cage but Gullit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gullit connects with a single shot there.
Gullit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blake.
A low kick from Blake misses
and Gullit counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Blake - just one landing.
Gullit scores with a three punch combo!
Gullit throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Blake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blake. #BC2#
Gullit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruud Gullit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gullit 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruud Gullit!
Ruud Gullit made sure to mention his sponsor, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 454 - Independence
Date: Jul 05, 2016

#R1#
Blake throws a low kick but Of Rivia moves out of range easily.
Of Rivia scores with a decent looking hook.
Of Rivia scores with a nice right hand.
Blake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Of Rivia circles away.
Blake avoids the body shot from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blake momentarily.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Of Rivia misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Blake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blake.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Of Rivia trying to control the position here.
Blake trying to control but Of Rivia is working from the bottom.
Blake works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Of Rivia has hold of Blake's hands but Blake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Of Rivia is controlling Blake's trapped leg to prevent Blake from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Blake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Of Rivia is just riding it out for now. Blake eventually gives up the hold.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Of Rivia is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blake is working hard here to advance position.
Of Rivia is trying to stand.
Of Rivia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Of Rivia wants to sweep here but Blake controlling him for the moment.
Of Rivia is trying to control the position but Blake postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake preventing the sweep.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Of Rivia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Blake prevents Of Rivia from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Rivia.
Blake dives in and grabs Of Rivia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Of Rivia pushes down on Blake's head and hops out.
Of Rivia wants to counter the offense by Blake and move into the clinch position.
Blake misses the jab.
Blake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Of Rivia's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Of Rivia.
Blake dives in and grabs Of Rivia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Of Rivia pushes down on Blake's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Of Rivia ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Blake throws a low kick but Of Rivia moves out of range easily.
Of Rivia works Blake's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Of Rivia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blake misses with a straight left. #TD#
Of Rivia tries to sprawl but Blake drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake is just content to waste time from the top position. Of Rivia takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Blake throws a big right hand that misses.
Blake trying to move into half guard but instead Of Rivia has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Of Rivia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake looking to control. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Geralt Of Rivia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blake throws a leg kick that misses.
Of Rivia misses with a wild body shot.
Of Rivia lands an overhand right.
A left lands for Of Rivia.
Blake tries for a takedown but Of Rivia circles away easily
and Of Rivia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Blake is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like William Blake has been cut.
Blake throws a body kick that misses.
Geralt Of Rivia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Of Rivia lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Of Rivia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blake is out of range.
Of Rivia lands the left hand.
Oh Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Of Rivia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Of Rivia!
Blake seems to have got his legs back now.
Blake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Of Rivia gets caught flat footed, as Blake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Of Rivia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blake slips nicely into half guard.
Of Rivia is trying to control but can't.
Of Rivia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Of Rivia can't keep his opponent in guard - Blake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
William Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Of Rivia tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg.
Of Rivia is doing well to control the position and prevent Blake from advancing to side control.#T2#
Of Rivia is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Of Rivia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blake.
Of Rivia is trying is best to control the position here.
Blake is looking to stall here but Of Rivia recovers full guard.
Of Rivia pulls Blake in to control the position.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Of Rivia is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Of Rivia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blake's guard. #REVB#
Of Rivia is stalling in the full guard.
Of Rivia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Of Rivia preventing the sweep.
Of Rivia postures up. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Of Rivia stays in close to Blake's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Of Rivia misses with a body kick.
Of Rivia throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blake. That's going to slow Of Rivia down.
Of Rivia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Of Rivia misses with a left hand
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Of Rivia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Of Rivia does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Geralt Of Rivia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William Blake'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.
#R3#
Of Rivia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Of Rivia is predictable there #TD#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Blake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Of Rivia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blake. #SUB#
Blake looking for a submission but Of Rivia manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia has control of Blake's left arm, preventing Blake from doing any damage. #T1#
Blake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Of Rivia controls Blake momentarily but Blake frees himself.
Blake passes Of Rivia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Of Rivia trying to control but Blake postures up. #SUB#
Blake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Of Rivia is just riding it out for now. Blake eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Of Rivia tries to kick Blake off but Blake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blake wants to free his trapped foot but Of Rivia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Blake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Of Rivia moves into full guard. #T3#
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blake slips nicely into half guard.
Blake trying to control from Of Rivia's half guard. Of Rivia has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Of Rivia keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Of Rivia connects with a body shot.
Of Rivia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Blake. That's going to slow Of Rivia down.
Blake scores with a jab. Of Rivia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Of Rivia moves away and avoids it.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Of Rivia.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Of Rivia lands a body shot.
Of Rivia throws a front kick that sends Blake stumbling back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake tries to land a leg kick but Of Rivia saw it coming and moves away.
Of Rivia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Of Rivia throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but William Blake did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Blake throws a sloppy body shot
and Of Rivia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blake throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Of Rivia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Of Rivia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blake walks forward, straight into a front kick from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia lands an overhand right.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Of Rivia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Of Rivia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Of Rivia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Rivia.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Rivia moves away.
A big left from Of Rivia misses. #T1#
Blake misses with a low kick.
Of Rivia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Of Rivia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Of Rivia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Of Rivia throws out a leg kick but Blake moves out of range and Of Rivia only half commits.
Blake tried to counter with a leg kick but Of Rivia avoided it.
Of Rivia lands a head shot.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Of Rivia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Of Rivia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Of Rivia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Of Rivia, right into the meat.
Of Rivia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blake in his tracks.
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!
Of Rivia connects with a nice looking jab.
A good leg kick by Blake.
Of Rivia fails to land with a series of punches.
Blake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Of Rivia slips a jab from Blake.
Of Rivia tries to score with a low kick but Blake moves his leg out of the way.
Blake tries to counter with a takedown but Of Rivia is quick to defend against it.
Of Rivia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake shoots in but Of Rivia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Of Rivia lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Blake misses.
A little jabbing left from Of Rivia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Of Rivia cracks Blake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Of Rivia.
Geralt Of Rivia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Of Rivia saw that one coming.
Blake fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Of Rivia moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Of Rivia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Of Rivia just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Rivia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blake's calf.#T4#
Blake slips a straight right by Of Rivia.
Of Rivia throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Of Rivia staying out of range there.
Blake backing away here, and Of Rivia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Of Rivia misses.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Of Rivia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blake thows a leg kick but Of Rivia checks it
and Of Rivia counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Of Rivia slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geralt Of Rivia dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Of Rivia.
Blake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Of Rivia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Of Rivia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake with a hook.
Of Rivia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Of Rivia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blake throws a leg kick which misses Of Rivia's front leg but catches the back leg as Of Rivia tries to avoid it. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Blake.
Blake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Of Rivia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blake.
Blake throws a leg kick that misses.
Of Rivia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Of Rivia throws a low kick but Blake moves out of range easily.
Of Rivia throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blake takes a step back to recover.
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Rivia was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
William Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blake tries to land a leg kick but Of Rivia saw it coming and moves away.
Of Rivia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Blake with that takedown attempt.
Of Rivia throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Of Rivia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blake. Blake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blake cracks Of Rivia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Rivia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Of Rivia slips a jab from Blake.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blake. Of Rivia shrugs it off though. #T3#
Of Rivia scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blake clobbers Of Rivia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blake shoots and misses
and Of Rivia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Of Rivia lands a nice shot that snaps Blake's head back.
Of Rivia lands with a cross.
Of Rivia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Of Rivia connects with a jab.
Of Rivia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blake throws a leg kick
and Of Rivia counters with an outside leg kick.
Blake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Of Rivia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Of Rivia tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Of Rivia lands with an uppercut that bounces Blake off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Of Rivia.
Of Rivia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Of Rivia scores with a leg kick.
Of Rivia scores with a punch to the head.
Blake tries to work over Of Rivia's front leg with a kick but Of Rivia checks it.
Of Rivia connects with a single shot there.
A lazy body kick from Blake
and Of Rivia counters with a crisp right that sends Blake to the canvas! Of Rivia follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geralt Of Rivia! Geralt Of Rivia retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Geralt Of Rivia 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.

Event: Syn Cuatrocientos Cincuenta
Date: Jun 16, 2016

#R1#
Blake throws the kick towards the body but Hong avoids it.#TD#
Blake throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blake is in Hong's guard.
Hong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Hong is keeping the position.
Blake throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Hong is pulling down on Blake's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
The fighters circling - Blake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blake scores with a decent looking hook.
Blake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Blake throws a big shot that misses.
Blake defending well as Hong loads up on a big left hand.
Blake walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Hong misses.
Blake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blake scores with a punch to the head.#T2##TD2#
Hong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blake on his heels. He'll look to pass Blake's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake 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.
Blake 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##SUB#
Blake is looking for a kimura but Hong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blake to get the leverage. #SUB#
Blake is working for a submission of some sort.
Blake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Hong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blake.
Blake wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Blake postures up in Hong's guard and throws a big left but Hong blocks it.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Hong is keeping the position.
Hong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.
Blake wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blake passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Blake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hong, who protects the arm well.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hong avoids it really well and circles away.
Blake checks a leg kick nicely.
Blake feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hong throws a series of punches but Blake avoids them all with ease.
Hong with a hook.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it.
Hong lands a jab to the nose.
Antoni Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands with a shot to the body.
Blake scores with a jab to the body.
Hong digs a good hook to Blake's body. #TD#
Blake gets the takedown into side control.
Blake 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.
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!
Blake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hong is avoiding damage well. #T1##SUB#
Blake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blake working the ground and pound but Hong is defending the strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hong prevents Blake from moving into mount.
William Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Hong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blake trying to control the action but Hong is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blake tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Blake throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blake working the strikes but Hong uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Blake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blake trying to pass the guard but Hong defending well.
Hong is controlling Blake's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Blake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blake misses with a head shot. Hong uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hong throws a leg kick which misses Blake's front leg but catches the back leg as Blake tries to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.#TD#
Blake gets a double leg takedown into Hong's guard.
Hong pulls Blake in close to prevent any damage.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Hong is keeping the position.
Blake postures up and lands a big shot to Hong's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hong controls Blake momentarily but Blake frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hong misses with a straight right.
Blake fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hong just manages to avoid it.
Blake jabs at Hong's body.
Hong moves out of range as Blake throws a body kick.
Hong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Blake misses with a lunging right hand
and Hong counters with a good low kick that Blake was not able to check.
Hong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Blake drives through with a takedown into Hong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Blake wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Blake is working Hong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Blake postures up in Hong's guard and throws a big left but Hong blocks it.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Hong has control of Blake's left arm, preventing Blake from doing any damage.
Blake passes Hong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blake trying to control from half guard but Hong is working away.
Antoni Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hong is looking to control Blake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hong avoid being mounted?
Blake working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hong's thigh. Hong counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Blake trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Hong is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Blake swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hong.
Blake misses with a body kick.
Hong sizes up Blake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blake misses with the combination.
Hong avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake closes the distance and clinches up with Hong, looking for a takedown. Blake pushes Hong against the cage but Hong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Hong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hong lands with a cross. #T4#
Blake misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Blake dives in and scores a takedown into Hong's guard.
Blake throws a strike but Hong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake is controlling Hong's posture.
Hong is stalling in the full guard.
Blake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blake, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Blake!
William Blake thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 445 - Mayday
Date: May 30, 2016

#R1#
Judd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Judd throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Judd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blake lands a nice looking body shot.
Blake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Judd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Judd wants it to stay on the feet.
Judd lunges at Blake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blake's hand.
Blake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Judd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Judd takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blake can pounce on him.
Blake slips under a jab from Judd.
Judd misses with a low kick.#T1#
Judd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Judd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Judd throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely.
Blake moves out of range as Judd throws a body kick.
Judd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blake avoids a kick to the body.
Judd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Judd throws a low kick but Blake moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Blake misses the target.
Blake scores with a jab to the body.
Blake throws a leg kick which misses Judd's front leg but catches the back leg as Judd tries to avoid it.
Judd misses with a looping right.
Judd scores with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blake.
Eugene Judd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Judd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Judd's head.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Judd
and Blake counters with a stiff right hand.
Judd tries to land a front kick but Blake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Judd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Judd misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Judd slips under a jab.
Judd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Judd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Blake blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Judd.
Blake moves out of range as Judd strikes.
Judd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Judd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Judd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judd throws the kick towards the body but Blake avoids it.
Judd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake misses the shot to the body. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Judd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blake doesn't seem phased though.
Judd connects with a jab.
Blake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Judd connects with a right hand. Blake shakes it off.
Judd throws a nice looking combination but Blake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blake connects with the punch.
Blake slips under a jab.
Judd looks to throw a body kick
and Blake counters with a good low kick that Judd was not able to check.
Judd on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Blake scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Judd trying to control but Blake postures up. #SUB2#
Judd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Judd trying to hold on to Blake's head to control him but Blake postures up. #T4#
Judd taking some punishment here, with Blake in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Judd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blake pulls his head out easily.
Blake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Judd is pressing down on Blake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Judd is looking for a triangle but Blake pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blake lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eugene Judd will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Judd throws a series of punches but Blake avoids them all with ease.
Blake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Judd lands a glancing blow to the side of Blake's head.
Judd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Nice defenses there by Judd.
Judd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blake tests Judd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Judd ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Judd throws a leg kick #TD#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Judd fights it but they end up in guard.
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!#SUB2#
Judd is looking for a triangle but Blake pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Judd is looking for a triangle but Blake pushes his legs off easily.
Blake wants to control from the top but Judd keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Judd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blake lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Blake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blake 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.
Blake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Judd's guard.
Blake 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. #T2#
Blake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Judd reverses the position - he's now on top in Blake's guard.
Judd throws a big right hand that misses.
Blake is looking to sweep but instead, Judd has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Judd wants to work for an arm triangle but Blake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Judd wants to work for an arm triangle but Blake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blake gets back to full guard.
William Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Judd wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
Judd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Judd passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Judd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blake tries to roll over but Judd keeps him under control.#T4#
Judd is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.
Judd is trying to control. Blake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blake trying to hold on to Judd's head to control him but Judd postures up.
Blake tries to roll over but Judd keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Judd in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake wants to improve his position but Judd is controlling well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eugene Judd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Judd scores with a punch to the head.
Judd scores with the left hand. Blake knows he should have avoided that one.
Judd misses with the body kick
and Blake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blake throws a right hand that Judd ducks under and follows up with a left that Judd also avoids with ease.
Blake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Judd defends it nicely.
Judd throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Judd throws a lazy uppercut
and Blake counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judd.
Blake checks a leg kick.
Blake connects with an inside leg kick.
Judd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Blake buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Judd throws a lazy uppercut
and Blake counters with a body kick that stops Judd in his tracks momentarily.
Judd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blake blocks a low kick nicely.
Judd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Judd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judd misses with a kick to the body.
Blake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blake is looking to chop away at Judd's legs.
Judd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Judd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blake if he has to take too many more of those.
Blake lands a slapping body shot.
Judd throws a leg kick #TD#
and Blake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Blake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Judd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
William Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blake lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Judd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Judd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Judd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Judd keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Judd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Blake is pushing down on Judd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Judd is fighting to maintain full guard but Blake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Judd defending well though.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Judd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Judd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blake pulls his head out easily.
Blake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Judd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Judd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blake scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Blake is pressing down on Judd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Judd is holding on for now.
Blake lands with a punch from half guard.
Blake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Judd reverses the position - he's now on top in Blake's guard.
Judd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blake's head.
Judd wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
Judd wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Judd advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Judd 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 Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: LEGACY! 61
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Blake throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Blake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kim.
Blake misses with a body kick.
Blake throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kim throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Kim keeps Blake at a distance using the push kick.
Kim throws a leg kick #TD#
and Blake counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Kim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blake throwing strikes from guard but Kim blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Blake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blake has managed to get both his arms back between Kim's legs - danger averted.
Kim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kim is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blake stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jong Un Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Kim misses
and Blake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
Kim lunges at Blake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blake's hand.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Kim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blake's calf.
Blake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kim under the eye.
Kim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim throws a low kick, looking for Blake's leg but Blake calmly moves out of range.
Blake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kim throws a leg kick
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Kim thuds a left hand into Blake's body.
Kim thuds a left hand into Blake's body.
Blake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kim counters with an inside leg kick.
Kim drops his hands momentarily and Blake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kim moves away from the strike by Blake.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.
Kim avoids the body shot from Blake.
Nice shot lands for Blake.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Blake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kim sprawls and moves away.
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Blake misses.
Kim lands a slapping body shot.
Kim tries a low kick but Blake avoids it.#T4#
Kim throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim thows a leg kick but Blake checks it
and Blake counters with a leg kick.
Blake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Blake.
Kim moves out of range as Blake strikes.
Kim only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Blake throws a leg kick but Kim checks it.
Kim tries to move into range but Blake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kim swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blake counters with a nice uppercut.
Kim throws a sloppy body shot
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kim scores with a leg kick.
Jong Un Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Blake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kim sprawls well initially but Blake persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kim desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blake blocks the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blake, right into the meat.
Kim digs a good hook to Blake's body.
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kim counters with a body kick.
Kim is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blake rather than just go for the knockout.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Kim throws a chopping leg kick but Blake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim throws a combination. Blake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like William Blake has been cut.
A jab lands there for Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kim. That one must have hurt.
Kim lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
Blake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
William Blake is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blake checks the leg kick.
Blake with a nice cross.
Blake jabs Kim to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blake checks a leg kick.
Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blake throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Blake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blake keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
Kim swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.#T2#
Blake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kim counters with a body kick that stops Blake in his tracks momentarily.
Kim walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Kim moves into the clinch.
Blake is trying to drag Kim to the mat but Kim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Blake has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kim uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blake controls the pace.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blake defends it easily.
Blake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blake trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blake defends it easily.#SUB#
Blake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blake advances position into side control!
Kim is trying to get back to half guard.
Blake is putting a hurting on Kim here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kim manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blake stalling away here and it's allowed Kim to slip out his trapped foot and regain 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 William Blake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Blake misses with a straight left.
Blake misses with a straight left.
Kim only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kim feints and then cracks Blake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blake down.
Blake blocks a low kick nicely.
Blake throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kim drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim walks into a straight right hand from Blake.
Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Blake was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kim.
Kim throws the kick towards the body but Blake avoids it.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blake is defended easily by Kim.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim with the counter takedown but Blake avoids it easily.
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kim tries a low kick but Blake avoids it.
Blake on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kim as he connects with a hook.
Blake sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blake avoids the body shot from Kim.
Kim throws a low kick but Blake avoids it.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Blake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim cracks the inside of Blake's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim is looking to score with low kicks.
Kim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake lands a right hook to the body.
Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Blake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake feints and then cracks Kim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kim down.
Blake throws a poor cross that misses
and Kim counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely. #T3#
A low kick from Blake misses
and Kim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Blake.
Kim lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blake takes a step back to recover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kim.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
Kim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kim throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Blake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kim's guard.#SUB2#
Kim is looking for a triangle but Blake pushes his legs off easily.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kim looking for a guillotine here but Blake defends easily.
Our spies down at at Beast Cartel inform us that Kim has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Blake looking to pass the guard.
Blake chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Kim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blake wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jong Un Kim just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Kim.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kim steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Blake lands a right hook to the body.
Blake throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a leg kick but Blake moved away.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Kim jabs at Blake's body.
Blake misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Blake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake misses with a looping right.
Kim takes one to the chin there.
Blake slips under a jab.
Blake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kim blocks a jab.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Blake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kim!
We've been hearing that Blake has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kim takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Blake tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kim's legs.
Kim is trying to work for a sweep but Blake has mounted him!#T2#
Blake lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kim can't escape the position.
Blake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kim is looking to escape. #T3#
Blake unloading with bombs!
William Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blake putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Kim is rocked!
Blake avoids the attempt from Kim to control.
Kim is still in real trouble! Can Blake finish him?
Kim taking shots to the head.
Blake working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Blake loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kim scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Blake land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Blake stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Blake!
William Blake is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, William Blake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jong Un Kim was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats, Kid. I'm heading back to the gym to wax on and wax off, and I'll be back to get this belt.'.

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