Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Gc162
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Blade misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Blade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akabaro doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Blade misses its intended target.
Blade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Akabaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Akabaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blade digs a good body shot into Akabaro's ribs.
Blade tries to bum rush Akabaro with a series of wild strikes but Akabaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade lands with a good body shot.
Akabaro defending well as Blade loads up on a big left hand.
Akabaro throws a chopping leg kick but Blade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akabaro moves away from the strike by Blade.
Blade clobbers Akabaro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blade misses with a body kick.
Akabaro throws a big counter head kick but Blade avoids it with no problem.
Akabaro misses with a looping right.
Blade throws a nice looking combination but Akabaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akabaro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Akabaro connects with a right hand. Blade shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akabaro. Blade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akabaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akabaro loads up on a big right hand but Blade slips the punch.
Akabaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Blade throws a hook to the side of Akabaro's head but Akabaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akabaro misses with a wild body shot.
Akabaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Akabaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akabaro.
Blade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akabaro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blade at a distance.
Akabaro lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Blade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akabaro.
Akabaro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Akabaro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blade if he has to take too many more of those.
Blade misses with a hook.
Akabaro ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
Akabaro needs to keep his hands up - Blade had a free shot at his head there.
Blade avoids the body shot from Akabaro.
Blade scoring well with a low kick there.
Blade looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.
Akabaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blade.
Akabaro thows a body kick. Blade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Akabaro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akabaro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blade throws a lazy right hand but Akabaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blade defending well as Akabaro loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Blade 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Blade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akabaro is fending him off so far but Blade persists. Nope, Akabaro circles away and we're back to standing.
Akabaro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blade misses with a straight right.
Blade throws a low kick, looking for Akabaro's leg but Akabaro calmly moves out of range.
Blade pushes Akabaro away with a front kick.
Blade scoring well with a low kick there.
Blade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Akabaro.
Blade misses with a double jab
and Akabaro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blade really felt that one!#CL2#
Akabaro pushes Blade up against the cage in a clinch.
Akabaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blade's elbow.
Akabaro stalling.
Akabaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blade or not. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade blocks an uppercut.
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akabaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
Akabaro working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands an uppercut.
Akabaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akabaro.
Blade prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Akabaro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akabaro.
Blade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Akabaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akabaro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Akabaro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blade throws a push kick but Akabaro slaps the foot to one side.
Akabaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akabaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akabaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akabaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blade under the eye.#CL2#
Akabaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Blade blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Blade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Blade on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabaro tries to work over Blade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blade misses with some punches.
Akabaro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blade seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akabaro can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Akabaro lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blade.
Akabaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akabaro tries to stall but Blade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Akabaro throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Blade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blade lands a leg kick that knocks Akabaro off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blade. That's going to slow Akabaro down.
Akabaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blade manages to avoid it.
Akabaro walks into a jab.
Akabaro takes a swing at Blade's ribcage but misses.
Akabaro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blade throws a hook but Akabaro blocks it.
Akabaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Blade does no damage.
Blade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blade throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blade blocks a head kick by Akabaro.
Blade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blade misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akabaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Akabaro defending well as Blade loads up on a big left hand.
Akabaro throws a fast counter high kick but Blade manages to duck under it in time.
Akabaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akabaro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blade lands a leg kick that knocks Akabaro off balance momentarily.
Jab from Blade.
Blade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akabaro.
Akabaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blade 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.
Blade lands a jab to the nose.
Blade tries to clinch up but Akabaro circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Blade finds it's way through Akabaro's defenses. #T3#
Akabaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blade misses with an uppercut.
Blade throws a leg kick
and Akabaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Blade catches Akabaro right on the button with a cross.
Blade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A cross from Blade lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Blade misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akabaro.
Blade keeps the fight on the outside.
Akabaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Blade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Blade breaks from the clinch.
Blade lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akabaro moves away from the strike by Blade.
Akabaro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blade at a distance. #T4#
Akabaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blade was well out of range. Poor timing from Akabaro.
Blade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akabaro.
Blade connects with the punch.
Akabaro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blade rather than just go for the knockout.
Akabaro keeps Blade at a distance using the push kick.
Blade looks to land a body kick but Akabaro moved away.
A leg kick checked by Blade.
Blade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akabaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Blade.
Blade checks the leg kick.
Akabaro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Blade lands.
Akabaro slips a jab from Blade.
Akabaro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blade scores with a nice right hand.
Akabaro moves forwards but Blade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Blade 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#
Blade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akabaro swings for the body but Blade moves out of range.
A left and a right from Akabaro both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Blade is rocked!
Blade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Blade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Akabaro.
Blade seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Blade misses.
Blade throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Akabaro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akabaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akabaro misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Akabaro.
Blade stalks Akabaro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Akabaro's face. Akabaro staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blade misses with a straight right.
Blade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akabaro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Akabaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blade.
Blade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akabaro throws a hook to the side of Blade's head but Blade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Blade is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Akabaro scores with a shot to the body.
Blade misses with an uppercut
and Akabaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Blade takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Akabaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Akabaro.
Akabaro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blade tries to land a front kick but Akabaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Akabaro.
Blade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akabaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Blade.
Akabaro throws a chopping leg kick but Blade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Akabaro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akabaro. That did some damage!
Blade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Blade - just one landing.
Blade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akabaro moves away from the strike by Blade.
Akabaro cracks the inside of Blade's front leg.
Akabaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blade.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blade.
Blade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akabaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akabaro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Blade fakes the leg kick and cracks Akabaro in the body.
Blade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akabaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crunch! Akabaro slams his shin into Blade's torso.#CL2#
Akabaro pushes Blade up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Akabaro has Blade pressed against the cage, preventing Blade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blade working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Akabaro as the two fighters clinch.
Akabaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akabaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Blade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro scores with a shot to the side of Blade's head.
Akabaro misses with a body punch. #BC#
Blade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akabaro punishes Blade's body with a nice straight punch.
Akabaro connects with a body shot.
Blade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akabaro drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Blade right on the button. Blade goes down! Akabaro follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Akabaro gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Akabaro!
A relieved looking Kwame Akabaro 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: Gc156
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Koistinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koistinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koistinen misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Blade's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Koistinen scores with a shot to the body.
Blade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koistinen.
Blade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koistinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koistinen throws a hook to the side of Blade's head but Blade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koistinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koistinen lands a nice hook to Blade's body. Blade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koistinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen thows a body kick. Blade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blade swings widly with a right hand
and Koistinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Blade looks winded!
Blade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koistinen tries to clinch there but Blade circles away.
Koistinen throws a hook but Blade avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blade. Koistinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koistinen slips a jab from Blade.
A clash of legs there as Blade blocks the low kick.
Koistinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Blade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koistinen.
Koistinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koistinen looks to land a right hand but Blade moved out of range.
Blade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koistinen lands a leg kick that knocks Blade off balance momentarily.
Blade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koistinen.
Blade throws a chopping leg kick but Koistinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blade with a jab.
Koistinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Blade is just out of range.
Blade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koistinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Blade checks a low kick from Koistinen.
Koistinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blade tries to land a leg kick but Koistinen saw it coming and moves away.
A jab lands there for Koistinen.
Good shot there by Koistinen.#ROC#
Blade is rocked!#T2#
Blade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koistinen misses with a body shot.
Koistinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blade.
Koistinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blade on the side of the head.
Blade is still on wobbly legs! Can Koistinen finish him?
Blade looks up at the clock. Bad move! Koistinen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Blade. Koistinen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristus Koistinen!
After the fight, Kristus Koistinen 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: gc150.5
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1##TD#
Blade gets a takedown into half guard.
Blade prevents Sumerod from improving his position.
Sumerod keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sumerod tries to roll over but Blade keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sumerod actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade is controlling the pace.
Sumerod is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blade's back!#T1##SUB2#
Sumerod is looking for the choke from the back position but Blade is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Sumerod looking for the choke from the back.
Sumerod trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sumerod lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Blade.
Blade just trying to survive but Sumerod is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Sumerod is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blade defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Blade is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sumerod lands shots from the back.
Sumerod lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Sumerod is not going to allow Blade to sit and survive in this position.
Blade is trying to get back to his feet but Sumerod has full control of the position and if anything, Blade has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Sumerod connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Blade to escape the position.
Sumerod punches the canvas rather than the man.
Blade tries to break free.
Sumerod throwing sloppy strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Blade is having to fend off submission attempts from Sumerod, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sumerod doesn't have the hooks in though and Blade manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sumerod is looking for a triangle here but Blade uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Blade looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blade trying to control the position but Sumerod is working away. #T3#
Sumerod is trying to escape the position but Blade is controlling the position.
Sumerod has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sumerod looks to move to half guard but instead Blade has passed into mount! Damn!
Sumerod slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sumerod wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sumerod looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blade is keen to just control but Sumerod is a slippery customer.
Blade tries to pass to full mount but Sumerod defends it.
Blade is thwarting Sumerod's attempts to control the position.
Sumerod is looking for a sweep. Blade is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sumerod is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blade pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Blade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sumerod tries to roll over but Blade keeps him under control.
Sumerod wants to control but Blade passes into side.
Sumerod is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sumerod can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sumerod keeps working.
Sumerod is looking to reverse the position.
Sumerod manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aidan Sumerod 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#
Sumerod is looking to clinch but Blade is avoiding it.
Blade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sumerod doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sumerod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Blade has Sumerod up against the cage in a clinch.
Sumerod changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sumerod shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blade counters with a left to the body.
Jake Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod.
Blade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blade throws a body punch but Sumerod moves out of range.
Sumerod tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Blade. No joy for Sumerod on that attempt.
Blade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck for Sumerod with that takedown attempt.
Sumerod moves in looking to clinch but Blade pushes him off.
Sumerod shoots in for a double leg but Blade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sumerod is breathing heavily.
Sumerod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blade counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Blade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sumerod, pushing him back against the cage.
Blade misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Sumerod pushes off an throws an elbow but Blade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sumerod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blade tries to throw a body punch but Sumerod avoids it by throwing Blade back against the cage.
Sumerod throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blade managing to block the knees to the body from Sumerod.
Blade misses with the head strike.
Blade tries to throw a body punch but Sumerod avoids it by throwing Blade back against the cage.
Blade lands a left hand.
Sumerod is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sumerod blocking some punches.
Sumerod is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sumerod tries to work over Blade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sumerod trying to land knees to the body.
Blade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sumerod.
Blade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blade takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blade tries to throw a body punch but Sumerod avoids it by throwing Blade back against the cage.
Blade digs a right hand underneath Sumerod's ribcage. Sumerod let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Sumerod creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Blade.
Sumerod is trying to pull guard but Blade has him pressed against the cage.
Blade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blade gets through Sumerod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Blade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blade using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sumerod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sumerod creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sumerod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blade just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blade lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Blade.
Blade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sumerod jumps guard but Blade turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blade throws a head punch that misses.
Sumerod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blade taking a breather. #T3#
Sumerod lands a damaging elbow.
Blade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sumerod can do to turn this around?
Sumerod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jake Blade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sumerod can't get the takedown.
Sumerod fails to pull guard.
Sumerod prevents a body shot from Blade.
Blade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sumerod can't get the takedown.
A short left from Blade.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blade trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sumerod can't get the takedown.
Sumerod is trying to pull guard but Blade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sumerod throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blade throws an elbow that misses.
Blade looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sumerod. #T4#
Blade looking to slow down the pace here.
Blade blocks an elbow strike from Sumerod.
Blade avoids a wild elbow strike from Sumerod.
Blade pushes Sumerod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Blade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blade misses with the head strike.
Blade lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Blade tightens his grip and picks Sumerod up, before dumping him to the ground. Sumerod manages to land in guard.
Blade wanted to stand there but Sumerod had control of the position. #SUB2#
Sumerod looking for a guillotine here but Blade defends easily.
Blade forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Blade dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Blade punishes Sumerod's body with a nice straight punch.
Sumerod misses with a takedown attempt - Blade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sumerod at a distance.
Blade throws out a powerful jab.
Blade misses with a double jab.
Blade scores with a jab.
Blade works Sumerod's body with a nice hook.
Sumerod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sumerod shoots in for a takedown but Blade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sumerod tries to clinch up
letting Blade counter with a right hand.
Blade is looking to wear down Sumerod with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blade stuffs the takedown.
Blade is looking to counter punch.
Jake Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blade cracks Sumerod with a good jab.
Sumerod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sumerod tries to clinch up
and Blade counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Blade.
Blade thumps Sumerod with a low kick.
Blade lands a jab to the nose.
Sumerod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sumerod shoots in for a takedown but Blade shows good takedown defense.
Blade is looking to counter punch.
Sumerod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blade.
Blade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blade thows a leg kick but Sumerod checks it #TD2#
and Sumerod counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sumerod throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blade wants to improve his position but Sumerod is controlling well.
Sumerod with the ground and pound but Blade uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sumerod throwing strikes from guard but Blade blocks nicely.
Blade lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Sumerod has his foot on Blade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blade works his way back into a safe position though.
Blade slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aidan Sumerod has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blade stopping the sweep attempt from Sumerod.#SUB2#
Blade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sumerod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blade has managed to get both his arms back between Sumerod's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blade stands and throws Sumerod's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sumerod keeps working.
Sumerod can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Sumerod is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Sumerod's face as Blade controls the position.
Blade advances nicely into full mount.
Sumerod keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blade pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Blade controlling the pace for now.
Sumerod wants to hold on but Blade pushes him away.
Blade controlling from mount.
Sumerod tries to lock up and control but Blade gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Blade prevents Sumerod from getting the reversal.
Blade takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sumerod wants to control but Blade is having none of it.
Blade wants to control the pace but Sumerod is squirming around nicely.
Sumerod is trying desperately to improve position.
Blade fails to advance to Sumerod's back.
Blade trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Blade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blade 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 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: USFC 151
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Blade fails with a takedown attempt.
Blade scores with a three punch combo!
Batongbakal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blade avoids the body shot from Batongbakal.
Blade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blade wants it to stay on the feet.
Blade misses with a hook. Batongbakal ducked under it nicely.
Batongbakal blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Blade catches Batongbakal right on the button with a cross.
Blade throws a leg kick
enabling Batongbakal to counter with a crisp jab.
Batongbakal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blade manages to avoid it.
Blade shoots in looking for a takedown but Batongbakal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Batongbakal. Blade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batongbakal lands a slapping body shot.
Blade throws a series of punches but Batongbakal moves out of range.
Blade throws a sloppy head kick and Batongbakal moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Blade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batongbakal doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blade. Batongbakal does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Batongbakal misses.
Blade pushes Batongbakal away with a front kick.
Blade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Batongbakal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batongbakal circles away quickly and effectively.
Blade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Batongbakal misses.
Blade throws a shot from downtown. Batongbakal moves away and avoids it.
Blade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blade darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Batongbakal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Batongbakal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blade throws a series of punches but Batongbakal moves out of range.
And Batongbakal tries to counter it with a takedown but Blade pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blade throws out a powerful jab.
Batongbakal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batongbakal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blade misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Batongbakal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Batongbakal.
Blade wants to stand but Batongbakal is controlling the position. #T3#
Batongbakal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blade is keeping the position for now.
Batongbakal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blade is pulling down on Batongbakal's head to control his posture. #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.
Blade looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Batongbakal won't allow Blade to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Batongbakal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blade rather than just go for the knockout.
Batongbakal walks into a straight right hand from Blade.
Blade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batongbakal. Batongbakal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blade scoring well with a low kick there.
Blade feints and then cracks Batongbakal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Batongbakal down.
Blade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batongbakal manages to avoid it.
Blade throws a body shot but no joy.
Blade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blade throws a head kick that misses
and Batongbakal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Blade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Donk. Blade catches Batongbakal right on the button with a cross.
Blade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blade misses with a double jab.
Batongbakal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blade.
Batongbakal moves away from the strike by Blade.
Blade throws a jab when Batongbakal was well out of range.
Blade shoots in for a takedown but Batongbakal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blade scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batongbakal.
Batongbakal throws a body punch but Blade moves out of range.
Blade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batongbakal can do to turn this around?
Blade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batongbakal. #T1#
Blade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batongbakal looks for a takedown but Blade sprawls well.
Blade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Batongbakal counters with a nice body shot.
Blade lands a jab to the head.
Batongbakal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Batongbakal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blade connects with a solid leg kick.
Blade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blade throws a jab but it's blocked by Batongbakal.
Blade misses with a leg kick
and Batongbakal counters with a stiff right hand.
Batongbakal lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Batongbakal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blade misses with a hook. Batongbakal ducked under it nicely.
Blade misses with a straight right.
Batongbakal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blade jabs Batongbakal right on the nose. Batongbakal blinks but takes it well.
Blade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blade digs a good body shot into Batongbakal's ribs.
Batongbakal checks the leg kick.
Blade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batongbakal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batongbakal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batongbakal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Blade misses with a leg kick
and Batongbakal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Batongbakal darts in looking for a takedown but Blade gets double underhooks and turns Batongbakal into the cage.
Jake Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beeboy Batongbakal.
Blade throws a right hand that misses
and Batongbakal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blade throws a nice head kick!
Blade lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Blade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Batongbakal 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.
Let's hope that Batongbakal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Blade lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Blade's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Batongbakal 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.
Blade showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Blade dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Batongbakal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Batongbakal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Batongbakal misses with a straight left.
Batongbakal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Batongbakal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Batongbakal lands a nice hook to Blade's body. Blade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batongbakal walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade throws a hook but Batongbakal blocks it.
Blade looks to score with a jab to the body but Batongbakal is just out of range.
Batongbakal throws out a counter right but Blade avoids it with no problem.
Blade throws a jab when Batongbakal was well out of range.
Batongbakal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blade motions for Batongbakal to come forward. Blade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Batongbakal blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Blade.
Batongbakal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blade jabs Batongbakal right on the nose. Batongbakal blinks but takes it well.
Blade misses with a body punch
and Batongbakal counters with a left to the body.
Blade misses with an uppercut.
Blade throws a looping overhand right but Batongbakal ducks down to avoid it.
Blade thows a leg kick but Batongbakal checks it
and Batongbakal counters with a stiff right hand.
Batongbakal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Batongbakal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Batongbakal throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Blade misses the target.
Batongbakal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blade but Blade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beeboy Batongbakal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Blade is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Blade throws a nice looking combination but Batongbakal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Blade misses #TD2#
and Batongbakal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blade's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batongbakal wants to pass the guard but Blade is keeping the position.
Batongbakal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Batongbakal.
Beeboy Batongbakal has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Yet more stalling tactics from Batongbakal.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Batongbakal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blade.
Blade throws a right and a left that Batongbakal avoids nicely. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blade scores with a shot to the body.
Blade misses with a wild combination.
Batongbakal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blade with a body shot.
Blade throws a jab when Batongbakal was well out of range.
Batongbakal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Batongbakal lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blade 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 Batongbakal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batongbakal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batongbakal. That did some damage!
Blade dips to his left and cracks Batongbakal with an uppercut!
Blade misses with a lunging right hand
and Batongbakal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blade fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Blade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Blade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blade, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: USFC 144
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1##CL#
Wacker darts in and clinches Blade up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wacker.
Wacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Wacker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blade is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wacker to the mat. Wacker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blade advances position into side control!
Wacker tries to bench press Blade off him but Blade keeps the position.
Blade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wacker keeps working.
Wacker is looking for a sweep.
Wacker regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Wacker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blade pulls his head out easily.
Wacker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Wacker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wacker wants to improve his position but Blade is controlling well. #T1#
Wacker keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Wacker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blade controlling the pace. #SUB#
Wacker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Wacker looking for submissions off his back.
Wacker tries to roll over but Blade keeps him under control.
Wacker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wacker is working hard here to advance position.
Blade controlling the action here.
Wacker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blade is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wacker.
Blade swings for the body but Wacker moves out of range.
Blade throws a front kick aimed at Wacker's knee but Wacker avoids it well. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Wacker.
Blade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blade tries a low kick but Wacker avoids it.
Wacker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wacker lands a head shot.
Wacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wacker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blade.
Blade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wacker lands an overhand right.
Wacker tries to clinch there but Blade circles away.
Blade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Danga de danga de dang - Wacker scores with a four punch combination!
Wacker throws a body punch but Blade moves out of range.
Blade moves out of range of the strikes.
Wacker checks a leg kick.
Wacker feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Blade misses.
Wacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wacker blocks a jab.
Blade misses with a straight left.
Blade throws a low kick, looking for Wacker's leg but Wacker calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wacker scores with a three punch combo!
Wacker throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Blade does it's job there.
Wiener Wacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wacker. Blade does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Blade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wacker takes a swing at Blade's ribcage but misses.
Wacker scores with a shot to the body.
Wacker misses the shot to the body.
Blade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Wacker drives through with a takedown into Blade's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wacker throws a big elbow that misses.
Wacker trying to control but Blade is working from the bottom.
Blade looking to control but Wacker passes into half guard. #SUB#
Wacker seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Wacker is trying to work for a kimura but Blade is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiener Wacker dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Blade throws a jab but it's blocked by Wacker.
Wacker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blade in his tracks.
Blade swings for the body but Wacker moves out of range.
Wacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blade throws a leg kick but Wacker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wacker attempts a counter takedown but Blade avoids it well and moves away.
Blade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wacker.
Wacker moves in looking to clinch but Blade pushes him off.
Wacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wacker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Blade as Wacker shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiener Wacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wacker misses the shot to the body.
Wacker 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.
Wiener Wacker is winning the standup battle so far.
Blade cracks Wacker with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blade in his tracks.
Wacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Blade. #TD#
Wacker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on 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!
Blade gets full guard.
Blade seems keen to control Wacker's posture.#T1#
Wacker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blade looking to control.
Wacker looking to pass the guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but Blade keeps moving.
Blade keeping full guard, as Wacker tries to pass.
Wacker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wacker works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Wacker is trying to work for a kimura but Blade is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wacker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wacker unloads with some shots from mount but Blade bucks and avoids them well.
Blade tries to hold on but Wacker postures up.
Blade is squirming around, avoiding Wacker's attempts to control the action.
Blade is trying desperately to improve position.
Wacker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Wacker looking to control but Blade is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Wacker looking to secure an arm triangle but Blade defends it well. #SUB#
Wacker wants to finish this one by submission but Blade is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wacker.
Blade wants to control but Wacker is having none of it.
Wacker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
Blade is working to get back to half guard.
Wacker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Wacker looking for a guillotine from mount but Blade is having none of it.
Wacker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blade's face.
Blade can't escape the position.
Wacker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wacker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blade has worked his arm free - good work by Blade!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiener Wacker dominated that second 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. 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#
Wacker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Wacker does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Wacker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wacker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wacker misses with a double jab.
Wacker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wacker misses with a straight left.
Wacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blade was well out of range. Poor timing from Wacker.
Wacker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wacker misses with a looping right.
Wacker misses the shot to the body.
Wacker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wacker slips a jab and a cross from Blade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wacker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Blade.
Wacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Blade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wacker.#TD#
Wacker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wacker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wiener Wacker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Blade regains half guard.
Wacker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blade!
Wacker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wacker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Blade is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Wacker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blade turns into him and now he's in Wacker's guard.
Blade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wacker controls Blade momentarily but Blade frees himself.
Jake Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Wacker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blade is one step ahead there.
Wacker is trying to control the position but Blade postures up. #SUB#
Wacker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wacker keeping moving, preventing Blade from controlling successfully.
Wiener Wacker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Wacker managing to control the position.
Blade trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wacker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wacker is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wacker wants to sweep but no luck.
Blade controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wacker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blade misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Wacker as he checks the leg kick.
Wacker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blade misses with a low kick.
Wacker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wacker lands a right hook to the body.
Blade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wacker thuds a left hand into Blade's body.
Blade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wacker in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wiener Wacker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wacker 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiener Wacker!

Event: USFC 140
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blade! But no joy.
Blade scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Payton.
Payton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blade counters with a straight right hand.
Payton throws a right and a left that Blade avoids nicely.
It seemed like Blade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Payton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blade throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payton is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Blade.
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Payton drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Blade has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Payton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blade struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payton.
Payton blocks a body shot from Blade.
Blade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blade prevents a body shot from Payton.
Blade is stalling here.
Payton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blade is defending well.
Blade tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Payton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Blade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payton circles away quickly and effectively.
Payton lands with an uppercut that bounces Blade off the cage and back into range.
Blade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payton.
Blade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payton.
Payton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blade defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Blade wants to counter with a clinch but Payton pushes him away.#CL#
Payton pushes Blade up against the cage in a clinch.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Payton breaks the clinch.
Blade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Payton misses with a double jab. #TD#
Payton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Payton decides to return to a standing position.
Payton checks a leg kick nicely.
Blade takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Payton has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blade keeps the fight on the outside.
Blade throws a nice looking combination but Payton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Blade closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Blade controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Payton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Payton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Payton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Payton tries to get to full guard but Blade has control of the leg.
Payton controlling the position well.
Blade prevents Payton from improving his position.#T3#
Payton wants to control but Blade is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blade not doing much here.
Blade is trying to control the action in half guard but Payton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Payton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blade is working away from the top position though.
Payton tries to roll over but Blade keeps him under control.#SUB#
Payton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blade pulls his head out easily.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Blade is very close to passing his half guard.
Payton wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blade wants to advance to full mount but Payton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Payton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Payton wants to sweep here but Blade controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Payton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Payton is looking for a triangle but Blade pushes his legs off easily.
Payton is trying to keep Blade in close. #SUB#
Payton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blade defends it easily.#SUB#
Payton is looking for a triangle but Blade pushes his legs off easily.
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 Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Payton clinches. #TD#
Payton has picked Blade up - he's going for a ride! Payton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Blade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payton is working away from the top position though.
Blade desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blade defends it well.
Blade is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton is looking to take a break and control but Blade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Payton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Blade wants to control but Payton is keeping busy. #T1#
Blade holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Payton is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Payton is working for a kimura but Blade is defending it quite comfortably.
Payton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blade trying to hold on to Payton's head to control him but Payton postures up. #SUB#
Payton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura but Blade is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Payton to get the leverage. #SUB#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Blade is defending well.
Evan Payton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Payton wants to control but Blade is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blade has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Payton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blade tries to roll over but Payton keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Payton wants to control but Blade is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blade is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Payton throws the left hand but Blade avoids the punch easily.
Payton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blade can pounce on him. #CL#
Payton closes the distance and pushes Blade back into the cage.
Blade scores with a shoulder strike.
Blade prevents a body shot from Payton.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blade's elbow.
Blade can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action. #TD#
Payton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Blade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blade is looking to regain half guard here but Payton keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Payton trying to control the action but Blade is working from the bottom.
Payton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blade is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Payton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blade has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blade wants to control but Payton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blade 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.
Blade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Payton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Payton misses.
Payton scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Payton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blade slips a straight right by Payton.
Payton thuds his right hand into Blade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Payton.
Blade misses the jab.
Payton throws a big counter combination but Blade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Payton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Payton.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payton looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Blade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Blade is fighting off a takedown attempt but Payton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blade to the mat. Blade regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Blade pushes Payton off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
Blade misses with a few strikes there.
Payton throws a right and a left that Blade avoids nicely.
Blade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payton.
Good leg kick by Blade there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payton's head.
Payton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blade as he avoids it easily.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Blade rushes Payton and presses him up against the cage.
Blade misses with some punches. #BC2#
Blade breaks from the clinch.
Blade tries to land a leg kick but Payton saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Payton drives through with a takedown into Blade's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton tries to free his leg and advance position but Blade is retaining full guard.
Blade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blade keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Blade pulls Payton in to control the position.
Jake Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blade is continuing to stall.
Blade keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Blade is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Payton frees his head nicely. Oh but Blade has switched to an armbar! Payton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Blade!
Our winner, Jake Blade, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: USFC 133
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
A slow jab from Blade misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Blade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Blade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Blade misses.
Blade throws an off balance right hand
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris misses with an uppercut
and Blade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blade.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blade doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Blade is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Blade ducks down to avoid it.
Blade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Blade slips the punch.
Harris 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blade.
An attempted straight right counter from Blade misses the target.
Blade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Blade thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
A big right from Harris misses.
Some wild striking there from Blade.
Blade misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Blade misses with a leg kick
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blade moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harris 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.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Harris checks a low kick from Blade.
Blade throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris lands a two punch combo.
A big left from Harris misses.
Blade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blade lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Harris gets caught flat footed, as Blade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harris pulls Blade in close to his closed guard and prevents Blade from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Blade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris wants to stand but Blade is controlling the position.
Harris has control of Blade's left arm, preventing Blade from doing any damage.
Blade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Blade stands and steps away. Harris gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Blade throws a one two combo.
Blade 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.
Nice shot by Harris.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blade was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Blade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for Harris.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Blade ducks down to avoid it.
Harris slips under a jab from Blade.
And Harris responds with a good body kick, but Blade manages to step out the way in time.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Harris misses.
Harris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blade ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris misses with a body shot. #T4#
Harris throws a hook but Blade avoids it easily.
Blade ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris lands a nice shot that snaps Blade's head back.
Blade throws a head kick that misses.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blade slips a straight right by Harris.
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harris lands with an uppercut that bounces Blade off the cage and back into range.
Blade blocks a jab.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Blade is out of range.
Blade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blade.#CL#
Blade clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Boy Harris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Harris takes one to the side of the head.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blade throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Blade counters with a nice uppercut.
Blade looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Blade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Blade throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Blade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harris on the side of the head.#ROC#
Harris is rocked!#CL#
Blade has managed to clinch.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Blade finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Blade.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
Blade stalling against the cage.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Blade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris is pushing Blade up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Blade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Blade lands a nice shot to the body.
Blade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Blade.
Blade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blade as Harris tries to tie him up.
Blade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris tries to stall but Blade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blade taking a breather.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Blade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harris misses with the head strike. #T2#
Blade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Harris.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blade.
Harris slows down the pace here.
Blade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
Harris working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Blade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris is trying to maintain a safe position but Blade gets an underhook and turns Harris into the cage.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Blade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Harris taking a breather.
Harris throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Blade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blade is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blade. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris throws a counter combo.
Harris staying out of range there.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blade manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Blade.
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blade - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blade, right into the meat.
Blade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris.
Harris throws a body kick that misses
and Blade counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice 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!
Harris digs a good body shot into Blade's ribs.#T4#
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Blade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blade.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blade half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Blade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blade defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Harris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blade throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Blade lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Blade forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
Blade misses with a body punch.
Blade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blade lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Harris to his knees! Blade keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Blade!
A relieved looking Jake Blade 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: USFC 129
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Glover moves into the clinch.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as Blade controls his hands.
Glover blocks an uppercut.
Glover pushes Blade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Glover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blade misses with a looping right.
Blade works the jab nicely.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blade defends well and Glover ends up having to push Blade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Glover swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glover throws out the jab.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Blade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Glover clinches up against the cage.
Blade lands with a left to the head.
Blade has Glover pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Glover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blade misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover throws a low kick but Blade avoids it.
Glover tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Glover throws a low kick but Blade moves out of range easily.
Glover is looking to chop away at Blade's legs.
Blade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot by Blade.
Blade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glover circles away quickly and effectively.
Blade sizes up Glover with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Blade blocks the low kick.
Glover tries to score with a low kick but Blade moves his leg out of the way.
Blade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Don Glover has been cut.
Glover throws a head kick but Blade moves out of range.
Blade blocks a head kick by Glover. #CL2#
Glover has managed to clinch.
Glover blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade scores with a shot to the side of Glover's head.
Glover tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
A short left from Blade. #ROC#
Glover is rocked!#BC#
Blade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glover is still on wobbly legs! Can Blade finish him?
Glover throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blade counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Blade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Glover throws a leg kick but Blade checks it.
Glover seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blade.
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blade.
Blade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blade throws a big counter combination but Glover scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Glover throws a hook to the side of Blade's head but Blade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Glover closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blade did well to prevent Glover getting side control.
Blade is trying to stand back up but Glover is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Glover stops Blade from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Glover is controlling the pace.
Glover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blade's head.
Blade trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blade tries to get to full guard but Glover has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Glover slips under a jab.#CL2#
Glover has managed to clinch.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as Blade controls his hands.
Glover tries a body shot but Blade blocks it. #T4#
Blade blocks a body shot from Glover.
A short right from Blade.
Blade trying to stall but Glover improves his position.
Blade has a couple of punches blocked by Glover.
Blade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blade working aggressively here.
Blade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blade misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Glover.
Blade tries to break the clinch but Glover is controlling the position.
Blade blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Glover.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by Blade.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Glover.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
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!
Glover has Blade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Blade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Glover pushes Blade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Glover will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Glover's cut.
That's time! Blade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blade throws a leg kick
and Glover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Glover counters with an outside leg kick.
Blade misses with a hook. Glover ducked under it nicely.
Glover throws a hook to the side of Blade's head but Blade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blade throws a big counter combination but Glover scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blade throws a leg kick
and Glover makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Glover throws a nice outside leg kick.
Glover moves out of range of the strikes.
Glover looks for a takedown but Blade sprawls well.
Blade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Glover.
Glover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Glover.
Blade missing with a left hand there. Glover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blade staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blade misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Blade lands with a nice combination. Glover backs away looking to recover.
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glover swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Glover takes the fight into the clinch.
Blade is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blade blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Blade.
Blade pushes off an throws an elbow but Glover leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Glover lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Glover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Glover leaning against his opponent.
Glover cracks Blade with a nice body shot.
Glover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blade backwards. #BC2#
Glover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glover.#TD2#
Blade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Glover sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Glover trying to control the position from guard on top but Blade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blade wants to get back to his feet but Glover is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Glover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Glover wants to control from the top but Blade keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Glover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Glover sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Glover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Glover tries for a takedown but Blade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Glover scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Glover shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blade is trying to defend but Glover finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Blade manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Glover keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Don Glover seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blade.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Glover is looking to break free of the clinch but Blade has double underhooks.
A short right from Blade on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover lands a shot to the body.
Glover is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Glover throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Glover lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blade.
Still in the clinch, Blade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glover tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
Glover lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Glover.
A hook to the body from Glover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blade lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Glover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Glover has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Glover fails with the takedown.
Jake Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Glover.
Blade throws a leg kick but Glover checks it.
A cross from Glover lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Glover will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Glover's cut.
That's time! Blade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Blade.
Blade throws an overhand right that lands on Glover's shoulder, as Glover tries to avoid the shot.
Glover lands a slapping body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Blade as Glover shoots in.#CL#
Blade clinches with his opponent.
Glover lands with a light punch inside.
Glover tries to work over Blade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover.
Glover throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blades head.
Blade blocks a body shot from Glover.
Blade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glover scores with a hook to the body.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Blade avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage.
Blade is looking to break free of the clinch but Glover has double underhooks.
A short right from Blade on the inside.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover lands a nice uppercut.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glover creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as Blade controls his hands.
Glover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Glover on the inside.
Glover lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Glover working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Blade is rocked!
Glover lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Blade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Glover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blade misses the jab.
Glover connects with a leg kick. Blade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blade seems to have got his legs back now.
Glover throws a leg kick but Blade moved away.
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!
Glover blocks a jab.
Blade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blade shoots in but Glover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jake Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Glover forces Blade back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Glover - that landed with a thud.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Glover as the two fighters clinch.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Glover.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Glover.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
Blade misses with a punch to the body.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as Blade controls his hands.
Glover lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Glover scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glover scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glover lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Glover cracks Blade with a nice body shot.
Glover throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glover pushes Blade against the cage. Glover is working some dirty boxing. Glover pushes off with a quick right hook! Blade goes down! Blade tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Glover moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Glover!

Event: USFC 124
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Blade thumps Ranieri with a low kick.
A lazy left from Blade finds it's target.
Ranieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ranieri moves out of range as Blade strikes.
Ranieri throws a lazy right hand but Blade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blade tries to score with a low kick but Ranieri moves his leg out of the way.
Blade falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Ranieri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ranieri. #BC2#
Blade breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Blade misses.
Blade misses with a looping left.
That kick from Ranieri tenderised Blade's leg. Blade is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranieri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blade connects with a body shot.
Blade misses with a looping right.
Ranieri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ranieri throws a series of punches but Blade moves out of range. #T1#
Blade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ranieri is out of range and Blade settles back down. #CL2#
Blade clinches.
Blade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ranieri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blade avoids it.
Ranieri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ranieri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blade lands a shoulder strike.
Ranieri looking to throw knees to the head but Blade is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Blade.
Blade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blade scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Blade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ranieri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ranieri circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ranieri moves out of range as Blade strikes.
Ranieri tries to clinch up but Blade circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Blade missing with a left hand there. Ranieri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ranieri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ranieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ranieri swats away the attempt to clinch by Blade.
As Blade tries to get set, Ranieri tries to push him back and clinch up but Blade manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Ranieri rushes Blade and presses him up against the cage.
Ranieri working aggressively here.
Blade scores with a shot to the side of Ranieri's head.
Knees to the body from Blade.
Ranieri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blade scores with a shot to the side of Ranieri's head.
Blade lands a left hand.
Ranieri looking to throw knees to the head but Blade is blocking nicely.
Ranieri is trying to pull guard but Blade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Blade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blade lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Blade.
Blade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blade is working Ranieri over against the cage.
Ranieri is breathing heavily.
Ranieri avoiding damage as Blade throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Blade.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blade blocking some punches.
Blade trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Blade - that landed with a thud.
Blade lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blade takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blade lands a hook that snaps the head of Ranieri backwards.
A short uppercut from Blade. #ROC2#
Ranieri is rocked!#T4#
Blade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ranieri backwards.
Oh Ranieri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blade.
Blade throws a big uppercut that drops Ranieri! More strikes from Blade and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ranieri lies dazed against the cage as Blade celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Blade!
A relieved looking Jake Blade 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: PF 17 - Boy vs Zaire
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Glover lands a head kick!
Blade scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Blade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blade blocks the body kick.
Glover lands with a cross.
Blade throws a looping overhand right but Glover ducks down to avoid it.
Blade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glover chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A right-left combo lands from Glover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick by Glover misses
and Blade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Glover clinches up with Blade and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Glover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glover throws a low kick but Blade avoids it.
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by Blade.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blade sizes up Glover with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Glover is looking to clinch but Blade is avoiding it.
We've been informed that Glover 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.
Blade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blade scores with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Glover checks a leg kick.
Glover lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Glover closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blade did well to prevent Glover getting side control.
Glover is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Glover missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Glover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Glover in particular looking to stall.
Glover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blade's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Glover trying to pass the guard but Blade defending well. #T2#
Blade is looking for a sweep. Glover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glover not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Glover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blade is pressing down on Glover's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Glover slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blade is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Glover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blade keeps working. #T3#
Glover tries to advance to mount but Blade denies him.
Glover landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Blade tries to escape but Glover is in control.
Glover in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Glover has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Glover trying to control the position but Blade is working away. #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.
Glover throws a strike aimed at the side of Blade's head but Blade avoids it well.
Blade trying to remain calm as Glover controls from the top position.
Glover is trying to ground and pound but Blade uses the momentary lack of control by Glover to regain half guard.
Blade controlling the position well.
Glover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blade defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Glover dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Blade lands the left hand.
Glover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blade.
A jab from Blade misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Blade.
Glover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jake Blade is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Glover does it's job there.
Glover slips under a jab from Blade.
Glover misses with a right hand
and Blade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover throws out a leg kick but Blade moves out of range and Glover only half commits.
Glover looks to throw the jab but Blade is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Blade misses the target.
Blade throws a hook to the side of Glover's head but Glover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glover stuns Blade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glover connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glover. Glover obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Glover clinches up against the cage.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Blade avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blade.
Glover working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Glover tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
Blade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glovers head.
Glover swings wildly with an uppercut but Blade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blade avoids it.
Glover wants to break free but Blade has control. #BC#
Blade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blade.
Blade connects with a jab.
Blade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blade.
Glover lands a head kick!
Blade throws a jab when Glover was well out of range.
Glover bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glover throws a wild body kick that Blade sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Glover moves into the clinch.
Blade working aggressively here.
Blade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Blade.
Blade goes for a takedown in the clinch but Glover prevents it.
Blade looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Glover breaks the clinch.
Glover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blade.
Blade throws a low kick, looking for Glover's leg but Glover calmly moves out of range.
Glover lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blade takes a step back to recover.
Blade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blade checks a leg kick nicely.
Glover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blade defending well as Glover loads up on a big left hand. #T3##TD#
Glover tries to sprawl but Blade drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Glover tries to roll over but Blade keeps him under control.
Blade wants to free his trapped foot but Glover is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Glover is looking for a sweep. Blade is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blade trying to advance position but Glover counters by regaining guard.
Blade trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.
Glover has a closed guard, preventing Blade from standing up. #T4#
Glover is trying to hold Blade in close to prevent damage but Blade has managed to pass into half guard.
Glover moves into full guard.
Glover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blade is one step ahead there.
Glover keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Glover will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Blade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Blade connects with a crisp jab.
Glover slips under a jab.
Glover looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Glover, right into the meat.
Glover blocks a jab.
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Blade.
Glover connects with a looping right hand.
Blade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Glover throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blade.
Blade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Glover checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blade throws a head kick that misses.
Blade avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Glover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blade keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Glover, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Blade blocks the low kick.
Blade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blade misses with a hook. Glover ducked under it nicely.
Glover scores with a nice body kick.
Blade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blade manages to avoid it.
Blade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Glover is able to avoid easily.
Glover misses with a low kick.
Blade thuds his right hand into Glover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Blade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glover looks to throw the jab but Blade is out of range.
Jake Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Glover misses with an uppercut. Blade saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Blade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Glover.
Glover scores with a leg kick.
Blade throws a sloppy head kick and Glover moves out of range easily.
Blade backing away here, and Glover unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Glover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Glover.
Glover throws a leg kick which misses Blade's front leg but catches the back leg as Blade tries to avoid it.
Blade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Glover lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Glover is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Blade misses the target.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blade. Blade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover scores with a hook to the body. Blade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Blade misses its intended target.
Glover with the counter takedown but Blade avoids it easily.#T3#
Glover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blade feints and then cracks Glover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glover down.
Blade misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
Glover throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Glover throws a hook but Blade blocks it.
Blade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blade moves out of range of the body kick from Glover.
A jab from Blade misses.
Blade throws a front kick that sends Glover stumbling back into the cage.
Glover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blade tests Glover's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Don Glover has been cut.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blade manages to avoid it.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Blade sends Glover crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Blade is motioning to the referee to let Glover up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Glover is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover scoring well with a low kick there.
Glover is still on wobbly legs! Can Blade finish him?
Glover slips a jab and a cross from Blade.
Jab, jab by Glover - just one landing.
Glover throws a leg kick but Blade sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Glover misses with a hook. Blade ducked under it nicely.
Blade connects with the punch.
Glover checks a leg kick.
Glover checks a low kick from Blade.
Glover swings for the body but Blade moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glover, as that shot connected.
Glover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blade throws out the jab.
Glover slips under a jab.
Glover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glover seems to have recovered his senses.
Glover moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Blade circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blade counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Glover.
Well Glover 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Glover!

Event: PF 15 - Bismark vs Abrams
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Blade connects with the punch.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blade circles away quickly and effectively.
Blade throws a leg kick
and Zaire counters with a good, hard body kick but Blade shrugs it off.
Blade lands a high kick!
Blade misses with a looping left.
Zaire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blade defends it well.
Blade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Zaire pushes Blade away with a front kick.
Blade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blade momentarily.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Zaire throws a leg kick but Blade checks it.
Nice body kick there by Zaire.
The fighters circling - Blade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaire pushes Blade away with a front kick.
Blade is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Zaire misses with the body kick
and Blade counters with a one-two to the body.
Zaire scores with a body shot. #T1#
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blade misses with a looping left.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Blade's leg. Blade is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Blade darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blade is thwarting Zaire's attempts to control the position.
Zaire wants to improve his position but Blade is controlling well.
Blade is pressing down on Zaire's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zaire is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Zaire is refusing to be controlled, as Blade sits in half guard.
Blade tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zaire. #SUB2#
Zaire looking for submissions off his back.
Zaire gets back to full guard.
Zaire is trying to control the position but Blade postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Zaire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Zaire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blade defends it easily.
Zaire looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaire, not yet. #SUB2#
Blade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blade has managed to get both his arms back between Zaire's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blade 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.
Blade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zaire keeping full guard, as Blade tries to pass. #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.#SUB2#
Zaire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire wants to sweep here but Blade controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Zaire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Zaire keeping moving, preventing Blade from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Blade throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Blade sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
And Blade counters with a quick kick to the body but Zaire blocks it.
Blade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaire swings for the body but Blade moves out of range.
No joy there for Blade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blade 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 Zaire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses
and Blade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaire's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blade.
Zaire slips a jab from Blade.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blade throws out the jab.
Zaire throws a hook but Blade avoids it easily.#T6#
Zaire scores with a spinning back kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Blade counters with a stiff right hand.
Blade misses with an uppercut.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Blade misses the target.
Zaire slips a straight right by Blade.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Blade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaire's calf.
Blade misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaire tries to bum rush Blade with a series of wild strikes but Blade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Blade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T7#
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Blade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blade.
Blade jabs at Zaire's body.
Blade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaire.
Blade throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blade slips a jab and a cross from Zaire.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire misses with a hook.
Blade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zaire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blade.
Blade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Zaire lands a glancing blow to the side of Blade's head.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Blade sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaire lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade scores with a jab. Zaire acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T8#
Zaire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blade throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Blade throws a low kick, looking for Zaire's leg but Zaire calmly moves out of range.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blade avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Blade 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.
Blade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blade was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
A big left from Blade misses.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blade's waist but Blade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaire off to one side. #T9#
Blade throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Zaire walks into a stiff left hand from Blade.
Blade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zaire lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Zaire gets a takedown into half guard.
Zaire is trying to control. Blade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zaire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blade is staying active underneath Zaire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blade looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
That's time! 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.
#R2#
Zaire scores with a push kick.
Nice straight punches there by Zaire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaire.
Blade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Blade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blade scores with the left hand. Zaire knows he should have avoided that one.
Blade misses with a body shot.
Zaire takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blade throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Blade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Blade.
An inside leg kick from Zaire misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire lands a nice looking body kick.
Zaire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaire.
Blade swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blade with a body shot.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaire!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Zaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaire!
Blade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaire cracks Blade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zaire connects with a high kick.
Zaire slips a jab from Blade.
Zaire scores with a shot to the body.
Blade throws a series of punches but Zaire avoids them all with ease.
Zaire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire catches Blade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Blade's front leg but catches the back leg as Blade tries to avoid it.
Zaire avoids the head kick by Blade.
Blade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
Zaire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blade throws a head kick but Zaire moves out of range. #T2#
Zaire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blade connects with a single shot there.
Zaire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donk. Zaire catches Blade right on the button with a cross.
Zaire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blade checks it well.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Blade misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Zaire misses
and Blade counters with a two punch combo.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zaire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blade wants to slow Zaire down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blade looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Zaire tries a quick counter leg kick but Blade is wise to it.#T3#
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Zaire.
Blade checks a low kick from Zaire.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Blade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zaire counters with a one-two to the body.
Zaire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blade throws a push kick but Zaire slaps the foot to one side.
Blade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaire shoots for a double leg takedown but Blade sprawls well. He's pushed Zaire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Blade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jake Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Zaire.
Blade cracks the inside of Zaire's front leg.
Blade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaire avoids the head kick by Blade.
Blade scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire throws a head kick that Blade semi-blocks.
Zaire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blade.
Zaire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaire scores with a leg kick.
Zaire keeps Blade at a distance using the push kick.
Zaire walks into a straight right hand from Blade.
Blade lands a head shot.
Blade connects with a leg kick. Zaire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blade digs a good body shot into Zaire's ribs.
Zaire lands a really nice looking cross but Blade seems unphased.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blade.
Zaire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T5#
Blade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaire.
Nice body kick from Zaire.
Zaire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zaire misses with a hook. Blade ducked under it nicely.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blade.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaire.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaire throws an off balance right hand
letting Blade counter with a right hand.
Blade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Blade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaire checks a low kick from Blade.
Zaire misses with a jab to the body
and Blade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Blade moved away.
Blade misses with a body kick.
Zaire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T6#
Blade tried to score with a low kick but Zaire checks it.
Zaire avoids a kick to the body.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Blade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Blade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Blade misses the target.
Blade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Blade tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire throws a hook but Blade avoids it easily.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blade cracks Zaire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jake Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Zaire lands a right hook to the body.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Zaire works the jab nicely.
Blade slips under a jab from Zaire.
Blade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire takes a swing at Blade's ribcage but misses.
Blade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blade.
Zaire misses with a double jab.
Blade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blade moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
Blade looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaire 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 Blade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Blade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T8#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Blade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaire throws a body punch but Blade moves out of range.
Blade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blade misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaire counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blade is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Blade throws a body kick that misses.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Blade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaire scores with a body shot.
Blade throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
Blade moves out of range of the body kick from Zaire.
Zaire connects with a body shot that sends Blade's belly button to the back.
Blade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blade throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Zaire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blade!
Zaire lands an elbow. #T9#
Check out the look on Zaire's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zaire landing strikes.
Zaire scores with punches from side control.
Blade stops Zaire from passing to mount.
Zaire cracks Blade with a big right hand but Blade just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blade is looking for a sweep.
Zaire lands a nice forearm strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaire 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Abdullah Zaire!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Abdullah Zaire!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Abdullah Zaire!

Abdullah Zaire wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Abdullah Zaire 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: MFN 337: Karhu vs. Chekhov II
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Belfort looks to land a left hand but Blade moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Belfort.
Blade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Belfort counters with a quick kick to the body but Blade blocks it.
Blade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belfort's calf.
Blade throws a shot from downtown. Belfort moves away and avoids it.
Belfort connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Blade misses.
Belfort lands a nice looking body shot.
Belfort moves out of range of the leg kick from Blade.
A big left from Belfort misses.
Belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Blade moves out of range.
Belfort moves out of range of the leg kick from Blade.
Belfort throws a big counter combination but Blade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Belfort forces Blade back against the cage and clinches.
Blade lands a right hand.
Belfort throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Belfort doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Blade tries to work over Belfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belfort blocks an elbow strike.
Blade blocks an uppercut.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Blade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Blade.
Blade misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belfort tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blade.
Blade has had enough of the clinch but Belfort keeps him there for the moment.
Belfort can't find room to land a body shot as Blade controls the action.
Blade lands with a left to the head.
Belfort has a couple of punches blocked by Blade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belfort. #BC2#
Blade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Belfort.
Belfort lands a nice shot that snaps Blade's head back.
Belfort takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blade throws a combination. Belfort tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Belfort scores with a three punch combo!
Belfort slips under a jab.
Blade misses with a leg kick.
Belfort tries to counter with a takedown but Blade is quick to defend against it.
Blade fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belfort checks it well.
Belfort went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Blade tries to keep at a distance but Belfort has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belfort throws a head punch that misses.
Blade struggles to land a body shot inside as Belfort controls his hands.
Belfort stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Belfort misses with some punches.
Belfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Belfort.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
Belfort tries to work over Blade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blade is trying to break free.
Belfort digs a right hand into Blade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blade's gas tank.
Blade looks winded!#T3#
Belfort can't find room to land a body shot as Blade controls the action.
Belfort lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belfort lands a nice uppercut.
Belfort lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blade working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belfort.
Belfort digs a right hand underneath Blade's ribcage. Blade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Belfort working aggressively here.
Belfort pushes Blade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belfort lands a hook that snaps the head of Blade backwards. #ROC#
Blade is rocked!
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Blade.
Blade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belfort.
Blade is still on wobbly legs! Can Belfort finish him?
Belfort lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belfort misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
Belfort working aggressively here.
Blade seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belfort.
Blade throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Belfort scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Blade struggles to land a body shot inside as Belfort controls his hands.
Belfort lands a right hand.
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Blade.
Belfort lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belfort digs a right hand into Blade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blade's gas tank.
Belfort lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blade or not.
Belfort misses with the head strike.
Belfort gets through Blade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Belfort on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blade.
Blade is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Belfort on the inside.
Belfort struggles to land a body shot inside as Blade controls his hands.
Belfort lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Belfort 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#
Belfort ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blade defending well as Belfort loads up on a big left hand.
Blade gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Belfort gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Belfort!
After the big win, Jordan Belfort made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MFN 332: Same Day Fun
Date: Jul 20, 2016

#R1#
Blade throws an off balance right hand
and Stonedberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stonedberg, right into the meat.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade slips under a jab from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Blade moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Stonedberg.
Blade lands a shoulder strike.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stonedberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Blade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blade missing with knees to the body.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stonedberg prevents Blade from breaking the clinch.
Blade misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stonedberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Blade is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stonedberg is keeping busy.
Blade scores with a shot to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Blade avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage.
Blade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blade tries to land knees in the clinch but Stonedberg avoids the damage to the body.
Stonedberg working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blade tries a body shot but Stonedberg blocks it.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Stonedberg manages to break the clinch.
Blade blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blade 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 Stonedberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stonedberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Stonedberg finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
Stonedberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stonedberg is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blade creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stonedberg is working Blade over against the cage.
Blade is working Stonedberg over against the cage.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stonedberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blade or not.
Stonedberg is leaning against Blade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Blade.
Stonedberg scores with a shot to the side of Blade's head.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonedberg lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Blade blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Blade prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Blade has a couple of punches blocked by Stonedberg. #BC2#
Blade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stonedberg tries to clinch but Blade is having none of it.
Blade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stonedberg moves out of range as Blade strikes.
Stonedberg is looking to slow Blade down with leg kicks.
Blade looks to land a left hand but Stonedberg moved out of range nicely.
Blade is looking to land body kicks.
Stonedberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blade moves away.
Stonedberg throws a body punch but Blade moves out of range.
Blade misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Blade moves into the clinch successfully.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Blade avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage.
Stonedberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stonedberg lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Stonedberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
Stonedberg scores with a shot to the side of Blade's head.
Stonedberg avoids the elbow strike from Blade, against the cage.
Stonedberg misses with some punches.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stonedberg lands a left hand.
Stonedberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stonedberg lands a right hand.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blade throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Blade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stonedberg. Blade shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Stonedberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Blade.
Blade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg thows a body kick. Blade tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Stonedberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blade throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Stonedberg as the two fighters clinch.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
Stonedberg misses with some punches.
Stonedberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blade can do to turn this around?
Blade tries to land a knee to the head but Stonedberg blocks with his arms.
Blade throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Stonedberg on the inside.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Blade controls his hands.
Blade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Blade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Stonedberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blade avoids the body shot from Stonedberg.
Blade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stonedberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blade manages to circle out of the way.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blade looks to throw the jab but Stonedberg is out of range.
Blade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Stonedberg.
Good shot there by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Blade should have avoided that one.
Stonedberg misses with a jab to the body
letting Blade counter with a right hand.
Stonedberg pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonedberg throws a body punch but Blade moves out of range.
Blade scores with a three punch combo!
Stonedberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Stonedberg tries to keep at a distance but Blade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blade swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blade blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg has a couple of punches blocked by Blade.
Blade takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Stonedberg - that landed with a thud.
Michael Stonedberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blade scores with a shot to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Blade prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
A short left from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to work over Blade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Blade swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Blade.
Blade misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg lands with a left to the head.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blade looking to stall.
Stonedberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blade.
Stonedberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blade's elbow.
Blade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blade blocking some punches.
Blade prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Blade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg blocking some punches. #T4#
Stonedberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blade tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Stonedberg.
Blade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stonedberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blade struggles to land a body shot inside as Stonedberg controls his hands.
Blade misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Stonedberg dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stonedberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blade slips a jab from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg clobbers Blade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Stonedberg.
Blade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blade misses with a few strikes there.
Stonedberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Michael Stonedberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Blade moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Blade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stonedberg doesn't seem phased though.
Blade avoids the body shot from Stonedberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Stonedberg misses.
Blade throws a hook to the side of Stonedberg's head but Stonedberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stonedberg is looking to wear down Blade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blade throws a jab but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Blade is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonedberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Blade is still on wobbly legs! Can Stonedberg finish him?#T1#
Blade throws a leg kick but Stonedberg moved away.
It looked like Stonedberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blade wants to clinch up but Stonedberg keeps it at a distance.
Blade seems to have recovered his senses.
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot.
Blade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stonedbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Blade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg scores with a head kick. Blade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stonedberg throws a body punch but Blade moves out of range.
Blade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stonedberg wants to clinch.
Stonedberg misses with a kick to the body
letting Blade counter with a right hand.
Stonedberg is looking to score with low kicks.
Stonedberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Jake Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Stonedberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Stonedberg scores with a nice head shot.
Stonedberg staying out of range there.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick which misses Blade's front leg but catches the back leg as Blade tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stonedberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stonedberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stonedberg scores with a shot to the body.
Stonedberg jabs Blade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blade throws a right and a left that Stonedberg avoids nicely.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blade.
Stonedberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blade misses the jab.
Stonedberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Stonedberg backs off Blade throws a huge counter combo but Stonedberg manages to avoid it all.
Blade works Stonedberg's body with a nice hook.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Blade unleashes a big counter combination but Stonedberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stonedberg throws a body punch but Blade moves out of range. #T3#
Stonedberg misses the shot to the body.
Blade tries to work over Stonedberg's front leg with a kick but Stonedberg checks it.
Blade throws a solid leg kick but Stonedberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blade.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stonedberg.
Blade stuns Stonedberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Blade misses. #CL2#
Blade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stonedberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Blade controls the action.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg dodges an elbow strike from Blade.
Blade can't find room to land a body shot as Stonedberg controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
Blade misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Stonedberg works on Blade's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Stonedberg manages to break the clinch.
Blade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stonedberg.
Blade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Stonedberg pushes Blade up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stonedberg fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Stonedberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blade throws a low kick but Stonedberg avoids it.
Blade needs to keep his hands up - Stonedberg had a free shot at his head there.
Blade has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blade.
Stonedberg tries to counter by clinching up but Blade breaks away and moves out of range.
Blade drops his hands momentarily and Stonedberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stonedberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blade loads up on a big right hand but Stonedberg slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stonedberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stonedberg 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Stonedberg!
A relieved looking Michael Stonedberg 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: MFN 329
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1#
Blade misses with a low kick.
OvGod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Blade.
Blade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blade connects with a good right hand that stumbles OvGod. OvGod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OvGod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blade.
OvGod tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blade punishes OvGod's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blade.
Blade goes for a double leg but OvGod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OvGod continues to drive forward.
OvGod misses with a leg kick
and Blade finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Blade delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OvGod misses with a double jab
and Blade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
OvGod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Blade forces OvGod back against the cage and clinches.
Blade can't find room to land a body shot as OvGod controls the action.
A short right from Blade.
OvGod misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blade. #T1#
Blade pushes OvGod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blade blocks an uppercut.
OvGod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
OvGod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OvGod tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blade lands an uppercut.
OvGod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blade takes a shot to the head.
Blade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OvGod backwards.
Blade managing to block the knees to the body from OvGod.
OvGod working aggressively here.
OvGod tries to land knees in the clinch but Blade avoids the damage to the body.
Blade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blade lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
OvGod misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blade throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from OvGod.
Blade dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
OvGod has had enough of the clinch but Blade keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Blade. #ROC#
OvGod is rocked!#BC#
Blade breaks from the clinch.
Laam OvGod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blade lands a right hook to the body.
OvGod gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Blade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blade.
A jab lands there for Blade.
OvGod is still on wobbly legs! Can Blade finish him?
OvGod throws a looping overhand right but Blade ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from OvGod
and Blade counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Blade gets a clinch.
Blade pushes OvGod against the cage. Blade is working some dirty boxing. Blade pushes off with a quick right hook! OvGod goes down! OvGod tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Blade moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Blade!
After winning the bout, Jake Blade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFN 325: Mamba vs. Linhares II
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blade scores with a jab. McCoy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Blade. That snapped McCoy's head back.
Good leg kick by McCoy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blade lands a leg kick that knocks McCoy off balance momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Blade as McCoy shoots in.
Blade scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Blade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blade.
Blade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Blade backs away, McCoy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy tries to score with a low kick but Blade moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Blade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Blade lands a nice looking body shot.
Blade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCoy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cage McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blade scores with a kick to the body.
Blade cracks the inside of McCoy's front leg.
Blade throws a series of strikes that have McCoy backpedaling.
Blade cracks a nice hook into McCoy's ribs.
Blade scores with a jab to the body.
Blade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2##CL2#
Blade moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blade walks away with a smile on his face. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blade connects with the punch.
Blade throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Blade there.
Blade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCoy shoots in but Blade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Blade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blade throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blade effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Blade is pressed up against the cage. McCoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blade down to the mat. Blade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blade lunges at McCoy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCoy's hand.
Blade lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Blade. That snapped McCoy's head back.
McCoy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blade connects with a leg kick. McCoy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from McCoy.
Blade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blade wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Blade drives through and clinches with McCoy against the cage.
McCoy fails to pull guard.
Blade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that McCoy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Blade lands a right hand.
Blade lands an uppercut.
Blade cracks McCoy with a nice body shot.
Blade lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCoy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blade to keep the fight standing.
Blade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCoys head. #ROC2#
McCoy is rocked!
Blade has McCoy pressed against the cage. He pushes McCoy back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Blade throws a beautiful elbow that sends McCoy crashing to the floor! Blade piles on the pressure with more strikes! McCoy is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Blade!
Jake Blade seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Cage McCoy was interviewed post fight and said 'It's how you bounce back! I'll be back!!'.

Event: FEN 036 Ishi vs Kopejtka
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Blade.
Blade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva walks into a jab.
Blade swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Blade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Blade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Blade scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Silva drives through and clinches with Blade against the ropes. #BC2#
Blade breaks the clinch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Blade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blade ducks under a wild hook from Silva.#T1#
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blade was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Blade cracks Silva with a good jab.#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!#CL2#
Blade closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Blade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blade knocks out Silva with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Blade before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Blade picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Blade!
A very excited looking Jake Blade 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.
The defeated Adrien Silva had this to say: 'I have failed...'.

Event: FEN 032 Business vs Boothe
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Blade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Rabemananjara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rabemananjara.
Blade looks to throw the jab but Rabemananjara is out of range.
Blade wants to slow Rabemananjara down by chopping away at his legs.
Rabemananjara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rabemananjara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blade.
Rabemananjara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blade lands a head kick!
Blade throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade misses with a hook
and Rabemananjara counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Blade rushes Rabemananjara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rabemananjara will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blade up against the cage.
Blade with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Blade cracks Rabemananjara with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Blade fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rabemananjara tries to stall but Blade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blade. #BC#
Blade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blade lands with a straight right. Rabemananjara didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Blade misses
and Blade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rabemananjara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rabemananjara slaps away a takedown attempt from Blade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Blade scores with a jab. Rabemananjara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rabemananjara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blade misses with a body shot
letting Rabemananjara counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blade staying out of range there.
Blade works Rabemananjara's body with a nice hook.
Blade 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.
Blade misses with a double jab
and Rabemananjara counters with a stiff right hand.
Rabemananjara ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
Blade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blade throws a lazy uppercut
and Rabemananjara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blade misses with a low kick. #T3##CL#
Blade rushes Rabemananjara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rabemananjara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blade taking a breather.
Rabemananjara lands a right hand.
Blade working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rabemananjara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blade throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Blade.
Rabemananjara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blade lands an uppercut.
Blade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blade lands a hook that snaps the head of Rabemananjara backwards.
Rabemananjara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rabemananjara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Blade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blade scores with a shoulder strike.
Rabemananjara will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blade up against the cage.
Rabemananjara looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blade.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blade.
Blade lands an elbow inside that Rabemananjara shrugs off.
Rabemananjara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blade as Rabemananjara tries to tie him up.
Blade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rabemananjara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blade throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Blade dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blade throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Rabemananjara counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rabemananjara.
A right hook to the body lands for Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rabemananjara content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hery Rabemananjara.
Blade misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Rabemananjara misses.
Blade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabemananjara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rabemananjara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blade throws a right hand that misses
and Rabemananjara counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rabemananjara.
Blade connects with a right hand. Rabemananjara shakes it off.
Blade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rabemananjara ducks under a wild hook from Blade.#T1#
Rabemananjara takes one to the side of the head.
Blade throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rabemananjara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rabemananjara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabemananjara throws out a counter right but Blade avoids it with no problem.
Blade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rabemananjara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blade tried to score with a low kick but Rabemananjara checks it.
Rabemananjara tries to counter with a clinch but Blade shakes him off and moves away.
Blade misses with a wild combination.
Blade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rabemananjara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabemananjara tries to counter with a clinch but Blade shakes him off and moves away.
Blade throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Rabemananjara counters by moving into the clinch.
Blade's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blade misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Blade is looking to break free of the clinch but Rabemananjara has double underhooks.
Rabemananjara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rabemananjara blocking some punches.
Rabemananjara scores with a shot to the side of Blade's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabemananjara stalling the fight.
Rabemananjara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rabemananjara misses with a punch to the body.
Rabemananjara lands a hook that snaps the head of Blade backwards. #TD#
Blade has Rabemananjara pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Blade pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rabemananjara tumbling to the mat - Blade dives into Rabemananjara's guard.
Rabemananjara keeping moving, preventing Blade from controlling successfully.
Rabemananjara controlling Blade's posture. #T3#
Rabemananjara being controlled here, momentarily.
Blade continues to stall.
Rabemananjara is looking to sweep but instead, Blade has passed into half guard.
Blade is pressing down on Rabemananjara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rabemananjara is holding on for now.
Blade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blade in particular looking to stall.
Rabemananjara is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Blade is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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 Jake Blade will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blade misses with a right hand
and Rabemananjara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rabemananjara slips under a jab from Blade.
Blade misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Rabemananjara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rabemananjara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blade to score with a decent uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Rabemananjara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rabemananjara! But no joy.
Blade with a hook.
Blade throws out a loose jab but Rabemananjara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rabemananjara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blade.
Blade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade misses with a hook
and Rabemananjara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Blade's head coaches at O'Brannigans MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Blade backs off Rabemananjara throws a huge counter combo but Blade manages to avoid it all.
Rabemananjara avoids the body shot from Blade.
Rabemananjara wants to counter with a clinch but Blade pushes him away.#T1#
Blade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rabemananjara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blade thows a leg kick but Rabemananjara checks it
and Blade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rabemananjara ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
Blade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rabemananjara tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blade looks to throw a body kick
and Rabemananjara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blade throws a leg kick
and Rabemananjara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blade throws a leg kick that misses.
Rabemananjara throws out a counter right but Blade avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blade. Rabemananjara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rabemananjara tries to counter with a clinch but Blade shakes him off and moves away.
Blade throws an off balance right hand
and Rabemananjara counters with a stiff right hand.
Blade scores with a leg kick.
Blade throws a wild body kick that Rabemananjara sees coming a mile off.
Rabemananjara tries to counter with a clinch but Blade shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Blade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara moves away from the strike by Blade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Blade misses
and Rabemananjara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rabemananjara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rabemananjara wants to counter with a clinch but Blade pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Blade misses the target.
Rabemananjara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blade.
Some bone on bone action there as Rabemananjara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rabemananjara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rabemananjara! But no joy.
Blade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rabemananjara's hands.
Blade misses with an uppercut
and Rabemananjara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blade misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rabemananjara to counter with a crisp jab.
Jake Blade is winning the standup battle so far.
Blade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rabemananjara.#T3#
Rabemananjara slips a straight right by Blade.
Rabemananjara tries to counter with a clinch but Blade shakes him off and moves away.
Blade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rabemananjara under the eye.#CL#
Blade rushes Rabemananjara and presses him up against the cage.
Blade throws a punch but it's blocked by Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara tries to throw a body punch but Blade avoids it by throwing Rabemananjara back against the cage.
Blade stalling in the clinch but Rabemananjara improves position. #BC#
Blade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rabemananjara ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
Rabemananjara throws out a counter right but Blade avoids it with no problem.
Blade misses with a looping right.
Blade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rabemananjara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blade misses with a left hand
and Rabemananjara counters with a right hand to the body.
Rabemananjara takes one to the side of the head.
Rabemananjara checks a leg kick.
Rabemananjara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Rabemananjara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Blade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blade gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rabemananjara counters with a left to the body.
Blade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rabemananjara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blade misses with a straight left.
Rabemananjara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rabemananjara circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Rabemananjara checks a leg kick.
Rabemananjara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blade misses with a hook.
A big left from Blade misses.
Hery Rabemananjara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rabemananjara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blade.
Rabemananjara wants to counter the offense by Blade and move into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Blade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blade 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Blade!
A relieved looking Jake Blade 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2016

#R1#
Blade throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Sinatra has been cut.
Blade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sinatra moves out of range of the body kick from Blade.
Blade shoots and misses
and Sinatra counters with a stiff right hand.
Blade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sinatra's sensitive parts.
Blade wants to land a leg kick but Sinatra is out of range.
Sinatra changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blade lands with a shot to the body.
Blade throws a leg kick which misses Sinatra's front leg but catches the back leg as Sinatra tries to avoid it.
Blade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sinatra's sensitive parts.
Sinatra blocks a jab.
Sinatra is looking for the big counter here.
Blade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinatra moves away.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinatra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sinatra changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blade thuds his shin into the meat of Sinatra's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blade, right into the meat. #T1#
Sinatra blocks a jab.
Blade wants to land a leg kick but Sinatra is out of range.
Blade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sinatra checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab, jab by Blade - just one landing.
Blade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Blade closes the distance and clinches.
Sinatra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sinatra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Blade will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sinatra up against the cage.
Sinatra scores with a shot to the side of Blade's head. #T2##BC#
Blade breaks from the clinch.
Blade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Danga de danga de dang - Blade scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Blade.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blade.
Blade lands with a hook. Sinatra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blade misses with a left hand
and Sinatra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blade throws a leg kick
and Sinatra counters with an outside leg kick.
Blade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blade swings for the body but Sinatra moves out of range.
Sinatra throws out a counter right but Blade avoids it with no problem.
Blade cracks Sinatra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Blade is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Blade pushes Sinatra up against the cage in a clinch.
Sinatra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A bit of stalling here from Sinatra. #TD2#
Sinatra gets control of Blade's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sinatra will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Blade trying to move into half guard but instead Sinatra has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Sinatra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sinatra landing with the ground and pound.
Blade wants to stand up but Sinatra is controlling him.
Sinatra throws a strike but Blade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sinatra will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T4#
Sinatra striking off his back.
Blade looking to pass the guard.
Sinatra throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Sinatra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blade defends well.
Sinatra trying to keep a closed guard but Blade is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinatra throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Blade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sinatra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blade's guard. #REVB#
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!
Blade wants to stand up but Sinatra is controlling him.
Sinatra distracts Blade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Blade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Sinatra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A shot to the body from Blade misses
and Sinatra counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Blade misses
and Sinatra counters with a straight right hand.
Frank Sinatra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Blade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blade stalling.
Blade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sinatra can do to turn this around?
Blade is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sinatra has Blade pushed against the cage.
Sinatra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blade will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sinatra up against the cage.
Sinatra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Blade.
Sinatra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sinatra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blade walks away with a smile on his face. Sinatra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Blade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sinatra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blade misses with a low kick.
Sinatra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blade defends it well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sinatra lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Sinatra fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sinatra. #BC#
Blade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blade lands a jab to the nose.
Blade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
A big right from Blade misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sinatra! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Sinatra.
Sinatra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Sinatra counters with a shoot takedown. Blade 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!
Sinatra scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sinatra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blade pulls Sinatra in close to prevent any damage.
Sinatra trying to control the position from guard on top but Blade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinatra won't allow Blade to get back to his feet.
Sinatra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blade swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sinatra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blade looking to control.
Blade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sinatra is one step ahead there.
Sinatra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sinatra wants to control from the top but Blade keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blade, as that shot connected. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blade tries to clinch
and Sinatra counters with a stiff right hand.
Blade misses with an uppercut. Sinatra saw that one coming.
Sinatra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sinatra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sinatra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sinatra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blade defends it well.
Sinatra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blade finds it's way round the side to connect with Sinatra's head. #CL#
Blade clinches with his opponent.
Jake Blade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blade blocking some punches.
Sinatra is trying to pull guard but Blade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jake Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinatra.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blade.
Blade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sinatra.
Blade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sinatra tries to score a body lock takedown but Blade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Blade.
A short body shot lands from Sinatra as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Blade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Sinatra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Blade.
Blade throws an off balance right hand
and Sinatra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sinatra back to the cage. Blade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sinatra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Blade as he connects with a hook.
Jake Blade is winning the standup battle so far.
Blade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinatra.
Blade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinatra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blade fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sinatra checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade closes the distance but Sinatra moves to the side
letting Sinatra counter with a right hand.
Blade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL#
Blade moves into the clinch.
Sinatra misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Sinatra gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Blade manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sinatra keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Blade trying to control the position but instead, Sinatra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blade into the cage.
Sinatra is trying to drag Blade to the mat but Blade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sinatra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sinatra being controlled against the cage.
Sinatra missing with knees to the body. #T2#
A short left from Blade.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Sinatra has Blade pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sinatra pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Blade tumbling to the mat - Sinatra dives into Blade's guard.#ES#
Blade has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sinatra has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Blade pushes Sinatra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blade will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sinatra up against the cage.
Blade stalling against the cage.
Blade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sinatra tries to work over Blade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sinatra is trying to pull guard but Blade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jake Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinatra.#T3#
Blade scores with a shoulder strike.
Sinatra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blade scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Blade.
Blade misses with some punches.
Blade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Sinatra turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sinatra manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinatra misses with the ground and pound.
Blade is trying to improve his position.
Sinatra laying and praying for a moment but Blade takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sinatra scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Sinatra prevents Blade from improving his position.
Sinatra prevents Blade from standing back up.
Frank Sinatra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blade trying to control but Sinatra postures up.
Sinatra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sinatra.
Sinatra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sinatra working the head and body with strikes.
Blade looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blade wants to control but Sinatra is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Blade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blade, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

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

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