Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 285: Parker vs Hawk II
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
Blake goes for a double leg but Chlapik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chlapik continues to drive forward.
Blake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chlapik.
Chlapik lands with a slapping head kick.
Chlapik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blake.
Blake keeps Chlapik at a distance using the push kick.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
Blake gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chlapik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chlapik works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Blake has been cut.
Chlapik slaps away a takedown attempt from Blake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
Chlapik shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Chlapik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chlapik shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Chlapik.
Blake has his takedown stuffed
and Chlapik counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chlapik swinging wildly here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blake.#TD#
Blake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake trying to control the action but Chlapik is working from the bottom.
Blake tries to get to his feet but Chlapik is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Blake in his guard.
Chlapik is looking to sweep but instead, Blake has passed into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Blake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chlapik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Chlapik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Blake seems to be looking for submissions.
Blake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Chlapik tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg.
Blake is trying to control. Chlapik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chlapik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chlapik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blake trying to control but Chlapik is working from the bottom.
Chlapik wants to sweep but no luck.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chlapik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chlapik felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chlapik trying to hold on to Blake's head to control him but Blake postures up. #SUB#
Blake is working for a kimura but Chlapik is defending it quite comfortably. #ES2#
Chlapik manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Blake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chlapik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blake somewhat.
Blake takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Blake's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chlapik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blake lands a front kick.
Blake connects with a leg kick. Chlapik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chlapik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blake.
Chlapik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Blake shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Blake is trying to control. Chlapik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chlapik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES2#
Chlapik manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blake wants a takedown but no success here.
Chlapik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Blake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chlapik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blake up against the cage.
Chlapik is looking to control Blake's arms but Blake gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chlapik has his back to the cage.
Chlapik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Chlapik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chlapik throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Blake. That snapped Chlapik's head back.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Chlapik.
Blake went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Blake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chlapik sprawls well initially but Blake persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Chlapik pushes Blake off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blake.
Chlapik lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Blake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chlapik counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Chlapik is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blake's half guard.
Chlapik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chlapik wants to take a breather but Blake is having none of it.
Chlapik slows the pace down in half guard.
Blake desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chlapik trying to mount his opponent but Blake defends it.
Blake holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chlapik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chlapik is looking to clinch but Blake is avoiding it.
Blake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chlapik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Blake dives in and scores a takedown into Chlapik's guard.#ES2#
Chlapik has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Blake has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Chlapik manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chlapik or perhaps it was just good defense by Blake, which made it look bad.
Chlapik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blake.
Jesse Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chlapik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Blake throws a series of punches but Chlapik moves out of range.
Blake tries a low kick but Chlapik avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake tries to clinch but Chlapik moves out of range.
Chlapik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blake tries for a takedown but Chlapik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chlapik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chlapik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blake.
Chlapik fakes the leg kick and cracks Blake in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blake takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Chlapik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Blake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chlapik!
Chlapik walks into a jab.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chlapik lands a right hook to the body.
Blake shoots for a double leg takedown but Chlapik sprawls well. He's pushed Blake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Chlapik.
Chlapik throws a one two combo.
Chlapik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blake throws a one two combo. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chlapik. #ES#
Blake throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chlapik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Blake avoids the head kick by Chlapik.
Jesse Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily. #TD#
Blake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blake taking a break here but Chlapik is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Blake is trying to work for a kimura but Chlapik is defending well.
Chlapik is pressing down on Blake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Blake avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Blake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jesse Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Blake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Chlapik is keeping the position.
Blake is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Chlapik is controlling Blake's posture.
Blake landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chlapik is keeping the position for now.
Blake being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Chlapik.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chlapik connects with a leg kick. Blake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chlapik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chlapik throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely.
Blake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chlapik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chlapik lands with a right hand.
Chlapik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.#TD#
Blake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chlapik's half guard.
Jakub Chlapik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blake is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chlapik keeps working.
Chlapik is holding on to half guard well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesse Blake.
Well Chlapik 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Chlapik!
Jakub Chlapik really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ON TAP 160Q Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFC 278: Stoner Nation
Date: Apr 20, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Tupper instigates a clinch.
Tupper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Tupper moves into the clinch.
Tupper blocks a body shot from Blake.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tupper throws an elbow but misses.
Blake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tupper's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch but Blake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tupper lands a jab to the nose.
Tupper moves in looking to clinch but Blake pushes him off.
Blake is looking for a counter combo.
Blake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tupper counters with a three punch combo that has Blake backing up. Blake nods at Tupper to acknowledge the strikes.
Tupper tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range. #CL2#
Tupper pushes Blake up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tupper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blake's brow. #BC#
Blake breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Tupper clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Tupper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch but Blake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tupper pushes Blake away with a front kick.
We've been told by Blake's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blake swinging wildly here.
Tupper unleashes a big counter combination but Blake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blake blocks a head kick by Tupper. #TD#
Blake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Tupper throws Blake to one side and escapes!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Tupper has managed to clinch.
Tupper is trying to break the clinch but Blake has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Blake breaks the clinch.
Tupper avoids the head kick by Blake. #TD#
Blake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Tupper has one foot on Blake's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Tupper takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##TD#
Blake gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blake stops Tupper from getting back to his feet.
Blake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blake lands strikes from half guard.
Tupper is trying to stand up here but Blake is controlling him well.
Blake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Blake is looking for a kimura here.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Blake wants to work for an arm triangle but Tupper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Tupper wants to get back to his feet.
Blake is looking to advance position but Tupper won't allow it.
Tupper is trying to stand back up but Blake is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupper's head.
Blake is taking a breather. Tupper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tupper throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Blake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tupper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Blake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tupper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
Blake decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tupper cracks Blake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tupper avoids the head kick by Blake. #TD#
Blake drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Tupper throws Blake to one side and escapes!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupper defends well and Blake ends up having to push Tupper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Tupper is out of range.
Tupper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blake is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tupper is looking for the big counter here.
Tupper moves to clinch but Blake breaks away
and Blake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Blake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupper defends well and Blake ends up having to push Tupper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Tupper gets a clinch.
Tupper lands an elbow inside that Blake shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Blake has been cut.#BC2#
Tupper manages to break the clinch.
Tupper throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Tupper scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Tupper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tupper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tupper. Tupper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper moves in looking to clinch but Blake pushes him off.
Tupper lands with an uppercut that bounces Blake off the cage and back into range.
Tupper throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range. #T1#
Blake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupper sprawls and moves away.
Jesse Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blake lands a high kick!
Tupper pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Blake gets tackled into the cage by Tupper. Tupper maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tupper moves into range and clinches up with Blake.
Tupper connects with a knee to the head.
Blake dodges an elbow strike from Tupper.
Tupper looking to throw knees to the head but Blake is blocking nicely. #BC#
Blake manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Blake.
Blake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tupper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupper was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Blake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tupper is fending him off so far but Blake persists. Nope, Tupper circles away and we're back to standing.
Blake tries to work over Tupper's front leg with a kick but Tupper checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupper.
Tupper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tupper dips to his left and cracks Blake with an uppercut!
Tupper tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Tupper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blake, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper misses with a series of wild punches.
Blake shoots in for a double leg but Tupper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blake tries a head kick but it misses.
Bobby Tupper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupper throws a nice head kick!
Tupper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tupper wants it to stay on the feet.
Blake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tupper swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Tupper. #T3#
Tupper tries to clinch up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blake.
Blake does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Tupper forces Blake back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Blake breaks the clinch.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tupper sprawls well. Tupper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Blake scores with a takedown into Tupper's guard.#SU#
Blake gets to his feet. Tupper looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tupper throws a one two combo. #T4#
Blake fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Tupper closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupper taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Blake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blake with a body shot.
Tupper just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupper wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance.
Blake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupper but Tupper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blake motions for Tupper to come forward. Blake throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupper sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tupper throws an off balance right hand
and Blake counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Blake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupper tries to sprawl out of it but Blake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Tupper clinches up with Blake and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tupper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blake fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake cracks Tupper with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Tupper has managed to clinch. #BC#
Blake breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Blake tries to keep at a distance but Tupper has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Blake throws a nice looking combination but Tupper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bobby Tupper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Blake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blake tries for a takedown but Tupper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupper stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tupper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tupper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Blake counters with a quick kick to the body but Tupper blocks it.
Blake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blake swats away the attempt to clinch by Tupper.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tupper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blake.
Tupper with the counter takedown but Blake avoids it easily.
Tupper tries to clinch but Blake is having none of it. #TD#
Tupper gets caught napping as Blake dives in and scores a takedown. Tupper manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Tupper pushes Blake off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake shoots in for a takedown but Tupper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jesse Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupper doesn't manage to clinch there - Blake circles away. #CL2#
Tupper has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Tupper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tupper dodges the punch combination from Blake. #CL2#
Tupper has managed to clinch. #BC#
Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blake takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #TD#
Blake shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupper's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Blake stands up and waves to Tupper to follow him. #CL2#
Tupper rushes Blake and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
Tupper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Blake manages to break the clinch.
Tupper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Tupper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Blake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tupper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tupper avoids it really well and circles away.
Blake has a takedown stuffed.
Tupper lands a head kick. Blake smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Tupper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tupper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake looks for the body kick but Tupper saw that one coming.
Blake throws a head kick that misses.
Tupper slips under a jab.
Tupper avoids the head kick by Blake. #CL2#
Tupper moves into range and clinches up with Blake.#TD#
Blake turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blake manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Tupper sneaks out the side door and pushes Blake away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bobby Tupper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blake keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Tupper has Blake up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Tupper breaks the clinch.
Blake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tupper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tupper. #CL2#
Tupper darts in and clinches Blake up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tupper 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Tupper!

Event: OFC 272: Kid vs Hogan
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Blake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blake tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan takes one to the chin there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blake has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jesse Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
Blake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morgan defends well and Blake ends up having to push Morgan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick misses from Blake.
Nice body kick there by Blake.
Morgan tried to score with a low kick but Blake checks it.
Morgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morgan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Morgan gets caught flat footed, as Blake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Blake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morgan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Morgan wants to stand up but Blake is controlling him.
Blake being controlled here momentarily.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Blake tries to pass.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Blake is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Blake stands up over Morgan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake looking to pass the guard.
Blake is in close to Morgan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.
Morgan has Blake pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blake misses with a kick to the body.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan is looking to chop away at Blake's legs. #T3#
Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morgan.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Blake on that attempt.
It looked like Morgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blake. Blake obviously looking to wear him down.
Blake tries to clinch up
and Morgan counters with a one-two to the body.
Blake throws a lazy head kick
and Morgan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake swinging wildly here.
As Blake looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo but Blake just gets out of the way.
Blake looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
Morgan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morgan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dexter Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Blake.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Blake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot by Morgan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blake.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Blake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Morgan throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
Blake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blake misses with the combination.
Morgan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blake backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Jesse Blake has been cut.
Blake misses with a low kick as Morgan jumps back.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?
Blake shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morgan eats them both and turns towards Blake to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blake throws a head kick that misses
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Blake tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan sizes up Blake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Blake. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.
Blake throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan misses with a low kick as Blake jumps back.
Dexter Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
It looked like Morgan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blake.
Dexter Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Blake.
Morgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Blake throws out a leg kick but Morgan moves out of range and Blake only half commits.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1-2. Morgan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Blake misses with a wild combination.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blake throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blake doesn't seem phased though.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Blake didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Blake is rocked!
Blake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Morgan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That kick from Morgan tenderised Blake's leg. Blake is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Blake gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Blake is looking for a kimura but Morgan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blake to get the leverage.
Morgan wants to control but Blake is keeping busy. #SU2#
Blake stands up out of the half guard.
Blake jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dexter Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jesse Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Blake keeps Morgan at a distance using the push kick.
Morgan tries to land a leg kick but Blake saw it coming and moves away.
Blake is looking for the big counter here.
Danga de danga de dang - Morgan scores with a four punch combination!
Blake throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Blake cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
Blake looks to land a body kick but Morgan moved away.
Morgan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blake has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Blake on that attempt. #T4##TD2#
Blake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan sneaks back into half guard.
Blake is pressing down on Morgan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morgan is holding on for now.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan looks like he's trying to stand up. #SU2#
Blake escapes and gets back to his feet.
Blake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Blake. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Blake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blake throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Morgan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Blake has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Blake manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Blake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Morgan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Blake scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Morgan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Blake keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Blake breaks the clinch.
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blake at a distance.
Blake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morgan wants to slow Blake down by chopping away at his legs.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan. #T1#
Morgan misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Blake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morgan scores with the left hand. Blake knows he should have avoided that one.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
Blake throws a solid leg kick but Morgan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blake.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan throws the kick towards the body but Blake avoids it.
Blake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Morgan misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Morgan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jesse Blake 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!
Blake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Blake looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morgan!
Morgan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blake is controlling him well.
Morgan wants to control but Blake postures up.
Blake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morgan is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Blake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blake is staying tight to Morgan's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Morgan is pushing Blake's head away, looking to escape. Blake manages to hold on to the position though.
Blake trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is trying to buck Blake off.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Blake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake prevents Morgan from escaping the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Blake tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well. #SUB2#
Blake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dexter Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Blake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morgan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Morgan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morgan, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!
Dexter Morgan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Tonight I satisfied the urges of my dark passenger. It's not a want...but a need. I believe I can follow the code all the way to the title. Thanks to Harry and Nights Watch MMA Academy for all the support!'.

Event: OFC 265: Rockin vs Santos
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Blake slips under a jab.
Blake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pichushkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pichushkin lands an overhand right.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely.
Blake's corner calls for a 1-2. Blake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blake jabs Pichushkin right on the nose. Pichushkin blinks but takes it well.
Blake tries to score with a low kick but Pichushkin moves his leg out of the way.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Pichushkin saw that one coming.
Blake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Blake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blake wants to clinch up but Pichushkin keeps it at a distance.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pichushkin pinned against the cage. Pichushkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alexander Pichushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Blake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pichushkin sprawls well initially but Blake persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pichushkin pushes Blake off but Blake dives into side control.
Pichushkin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU#
Blake has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Crunch! Blake slams his shin into Pichushkin's torso.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake throws a big counter combination but Pichushkin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Pichushkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Blake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pichushkin's half guard.
Pichushkin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Blake manages to mount him! #T2#
Blake tries to control but Pichushkin wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pichushkin is trying to escape the mount.
Pichushkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SU#
Blake is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Pichushkin scores with a nice head shot.
Jesse Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.#CL#
Blake gets a clinch.
Pichushkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Blake lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Blake breaks from the clinch.
Blake lands a head shot.
Pichushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Pichushkin fights it but they end up in guard.
Pichushkin looking to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pichushkin is trying to control the position but Blake postures up. #T4##SUB#
Blake has gone for a leg lock! Pichushkin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blake's guard.#REVB#
Pichushkin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
Pichushkin 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.
Pichushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard.
Pichushkin stopping the sweep attempt from Blake.
Pichushkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blake keeping full guard, as Pichushkin tries to pass.
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 Jesse Blake 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.
#R2#
A punch combination from Pichushkin misses.
Blake misses the jab.
It seemed like Pichushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pichushkin throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pichushkin as he jumps to the side.
Blake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blake throws a nice looking combination but Pichushkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pichushkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blake but Blake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pichushkin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pichushkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Blake has been cut.#T1#
Pichushkin scores with a nice head shot.
Pichushkin lands a head shot.
Blake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake throws a series of punches but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Jesse Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Blake. Those never looked like landing.
Pichushkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Blake darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Pichushkin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Blake keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pichushkin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pichushkin.
Blake lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Pichushkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Pichushkin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pichushkin.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blake or perhaps it was just good defense by Pichushkin, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Pichushkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Pichushkin. No joy for Blake on that attempt.
Pichushkin throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Pichushkin as he connects with a hook.
Blake shoots for a takedown but Pichushkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pichushkin lands a jab to the head.
Blake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pichushkin circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pichushkin misses the jab.#T3##KD2#
Pichushkin drops Blake with a big left hand and mounts him. Blake is in big trouble! #ROC2#
Blake is rocked!
Pichushkin wants to take Blake's back here but Blake is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Oh Blake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Pichushkin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blake has worked his arm free - good work by Blake!
Blake is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
Blake seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Pichushkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pichushkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Pichushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blake is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Abobomination Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Pichushkin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pichushkin but great work by Blake.
Blake wants to control but Pichushkin is keeping him busy.
Blake working away.#SU#
Blake decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pichushkin to his feet.
Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Pichushkin pushes him off.
Pichushkin 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.#TD#
Blake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pichushkin wants to stand and escape but Blake is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Blake looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Blake staying out of range there.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Nice takedown defense from Pichushkin. No joy for Blake on that attempt.
Pichushkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blake scores with a one two! Pichushkin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin dodges the punch combination from Blake.
It seemed like Pichushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the head.
Blake scores with a kick to the body.
Blake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blake slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Blake throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pichushkin.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake looks to land a combination but Pichushkin avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Pichushkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Pichushkin finds it's target.
Blake throws a one two combo.
Pichushkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.
Blake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pichushkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pichushkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blake scores with a spinning back kick!
Pichushkin loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Pichushkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake tries to bum rush Pichushkin with a series of wild strikes but Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Blake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Pichushkin pushes Blake off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Blake.
Blake shoots in but Pichushkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Pichushkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pichushkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blake's head backwards.
Blake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Pichushkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Pichushkin lands with a hook. Blake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pichushkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Blake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Blake leaves Pichushkin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pichushkin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blake. That one must have hurt.
Blake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pichushkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
A quick step to the side and Blake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Blake misses with a body kick.
Pichushkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown. Pichushkin tries to sprawl out of it but Blake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake tries to bum rush Pichushkin with a series of wild strikes but Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely.
Blake throws a body kick that misses.
Blake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin slips under a jab from Blake.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt
and Pichushkin counters with a left to the body.
Blake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pichushkin jabs Blake to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pichushkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pichushkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXIII
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Blake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blake throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blake throws a right and a left that Anielski avoids nicely. #TD#
Blake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blake trying to control the action but Anielski is working from the bottom.
Anielski is trying to control Blake's posture but Blake avoids it.
Blake wants to control but Anielski is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Anielski is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anielski manages to get back to half guard.
Anielski tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg. #T1#
Blake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anielski's head.
Blake not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Anielski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blake pulls his head out easily.
Blake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Blake is working for a submission of some sort.
Blake content to control rather than advance.
Blake is keen to just control but Anielski is a slippery customer.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Blake is working for a submission of some sort.
Blake with the ground and pound but Anielski uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Blake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anielski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blake has managed to get both his arms back between Anielski's legs - danger averted.
Anielski can't keep his opponent in guard - Blake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anielski trying to control here. #T3#
Blake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anielski punching from the bottom.
Blake throwing shots but Anielski is blocking nicely.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Anielski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake is pressing down on Anielski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anielski is holding on for now.
Blake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Blake seems to be looking for submissions.
Blake wants to take a breather but Anielski is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Blake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anielski defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anielski is staying active underneath Blake, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anielski throws a big shot that misses.
Blake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Anielski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Blake clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Blake breaks the clinch.
Blake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Blake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Blake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anielski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blake wants to control but Anielski is keeping him busy.
Jesse Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Blake's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SU#
Blake decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anielski to his feet.
Blake shoots in for a takedown but Anielski shows good takedown defense.
Jesse Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Blake. #TD#
Blake looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anielski!#ES2#
Anielski throws Blake to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Blake forces Anielski back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Anielski keeps control of Blake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anielski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anielski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jesse Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Anielski finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Blake.
Anielski throws a fast counter high kick but Blake manages to duck under it in time.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anielski can do to turn this around?#TD#
Blake shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anielski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Anielski is looking for a triangle but Blake pushes his legs off easily.
Blake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Blake trying to control but Anielski is working from the bottom.
Blake stands and throws Anielski's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Blake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Blake goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anielski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blake's guard! Nice work there by Anielski!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anielski trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom. #T3#
Blake wants to stand and escape but Anielski is having none of it.
Blake trying to control the position.
Anielski trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Blake pushes Anielski off and scrambles back to his feet. #T4#
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake tries to counter with a takedown but Anielski is quick to defend against it.
Anielski throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Anielski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blake. Blake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Blake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anielski trying to stall but Blake improves his position. #BC#
Blake manages to break the clinch.
Anielski defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Anielski throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
Anielski throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake backing away here, and Anielski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anielski was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anielski! But no joy.
Blake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anielski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blake somewhat.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake throws a push kick but Anielski slaps the foot to one side.
Blake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anielski is fending him off so far but Blake persists. Nope, Anielski circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Jesse Blake will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anielski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anielski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Blake.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Anielski moves out of range easily.
Blake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anielski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anielski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blake as he jumps to the side.
Blake seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blake misses with a takedown
and Anielski counters with a stiff right hand.
Blake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anielski is fending him off so far but Blake persists. Nope, Anielski circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anielski lands a nice looking body shot.
Blake shoots and misses
and Anielski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anielski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blake on the side of the head.
Anielski looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely.
Blake seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anielski avoids the head kick by Blake. #T1#
Anielski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anielski wants it to stay on the feet.
Anielski chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Anielski gets caught napping as Blake dives in and scores a takedown. Anielski manages to retain guard.
Anielski looking for a sweep. Not yet Anielski, not yet.
Blake trying to control but Anielski is working from the bottom.
Blake trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anielski's guard.
Anielski is trying to keep Blake in close. #SUB2#
Anielski looking for a guillotine here but Blake defends easily. #T2#
Blake postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jesse Blake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blake wants to control from the top but Anielski keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blake lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anielski takes a step back to recover.
A jab from Anielski misses.
Blake tries to bum rush Anielski with a series of wild strikes but Anielski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Blake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anielski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
Blake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Blake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blake throwing strikes but Anielski manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Blake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blake is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Blake can't do much from the bottom here.
Blake is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lucjan Anielski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES#
Blake throws Anielski to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anielski stuffs the takedown attempt from Blake. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lucjan Anielski.
Well Blake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Blake!
A very excited looking Jesse Blake rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: OFC 253: Stanfield vs Palikka
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1##TD#
Chulainn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Chulainn cracks Blake with a solid left hand.
Blake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Chulainn stands up over Blake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chulainn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Blake has wrist control.#T1#
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Blake has wrist control.
Chulainn is working Blake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chulainn landing some decent shots from guard.
Blake wants to stand and escape but Chulainn is having none of it.
Chulainn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chulainn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chulainn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chulainn wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
Chulainn being controlled here momentarily.
Chulainn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Chulainn throws an elbow that misses. Blake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chulainn's guard. Nice move by Blake!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chulainn can't keep his opponent in guard - Blake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chulainn tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Blake 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.
Blake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Blake is looking to stall here but Chulainn recovers full guard.
Blake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blake is looking to stand up but Chulainn won't let him.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blake trying to control but Chulainn is working from the bottom.
Chulainn wants to sweep here but Blake controlling him for the moment.
Chulainn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Blake wants to stand and escape but Chulainn is having none of it.
Blake controls Chulainn momentarily but Chulainn frees himself.
Chulainn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Blake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chulainn defends well.
Blake working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chulainn looking to sit in guard and control but Blake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu Chulainn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Blake shoots in for a double leg but Chulainn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chulainn defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Chulainn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chulainn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake cracks Chulainn with a good jab.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chulainn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake misses with a few strikes there.
Blake lands with a kick to the temple. Chulainn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blake sprawls well. Blake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chulainn gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chulainn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blake pinned against the cage. Blake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chulainn circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Chulainn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cu Chulainn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chulainn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chulainn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Blake is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
The strikes coming from Chulainn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blake bucks up and tries to throw Chulainn off but instead Chulainn has got his back!
Blake prevents Chulainn from getting a body triangle.
Chulainn wants to control the position but Blake frees himself and scrambles - Chulainn manages to regain control in side control.
Chulainn working the ground and pound.
Chulainn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blake keeps working.
Chulainn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chulainn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blake is avoiding damage well.
Blake is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Blake can't do much from the bottom here.
Chulainn taking a break here but Blake is having none of it and regains half guard.
Chulainn performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES2#
Blake kicks Chulainn off and gets back to his feet.
Blake misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Chulainn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chulainn lands a body shot.
Chulainn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blake's head backwards.
Blake walks into a left hand.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chulainn.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chulainn or perhaps it was just good defense by Blake, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake with a jab.
Chulainn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blake misses with the combination.
Chulainn closes the distance and clinches up with Blake, looking for a takedown. Chulainn pushes Blake against the cage but Blake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chulainn moves out of range of the body kick from Blake.
Blake tries a head kick but it misses.
Blake connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chulainn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.
Jesse Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4##TD#
Chulainn feints and as Blake raises his hands in defense, Chulainn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Chulainn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blake's head.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blake is on top in guard. #REVB#
Blake wants to control from the top but Chulainn keeps moving.
Chulainn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Blake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense.
Chulainn avoids the head kick by Blake.
Chulainn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blake circles away.
Blake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulainn tries for a takedown but Blake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blake goes for a double leg but Chulainn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chulainn continues to drive forward.
Blake throws a series of punches but Chulainn moves out of range.
Chulainn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chulainn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chulainn somewhat.
Jesse Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chulainn stuffs the takedown.
Chulainn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Chulainn pushes him off.#CL#
Chulainn moves into the clinch.
Blake is trying to break the clinch but Chulainn has him pressed against the cage.
Blake wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Chulainn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chulainn is in Blake's guard.#T1#
Chulainn postures up in Blake's guard and throws a big left but Blake blocks it.
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chulainn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chulainn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Blake has wrist control.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chulainn postures up in Blake's guard and throws a big left but Blake blocks it.
Chulainn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Blake blocks nicely.
Blake is controlling Chulainn's posture.#T2#
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake controlling Chulainn's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt - Blake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chulainn needs to keep his hands up - Blake had a free shot at his head there.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blake defends it nicely.#T3#
A jab from Chulainn finds it's way through Blake's defenses.
A slow jab from Chulainn misses its intended target.
Blake is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Blake pushes Chulainn away with a front kick.#TD#
Chulainn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chulainn showed some decent athleticism there.
Blake is refusing to be controlled, as Chulainn sits in half guard.
Chulainn is really struggling to control Blake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chulainn wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy. #T4#
Chulainn is controlling the pace.
Chulainn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blake keeps working.
Chulainn drops an elbow to the side of Blake's head.
Blake wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake taking some punishment here, with Chulainn in his half guard.
Chulainn is trying to control the action in half guard but Blake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blake pushes Chulainn off looking to stand but Chulainn dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cu Chulainn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chulainn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, AnonymouS for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXI
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Blake throws a leg kick but Blasts sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Blasts pushes him off.
We've been told by Blake's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blasts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blasts feints a counter leg kick.
Blasts tries to close the distance and clinch but Blake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Blasts looks to move away, Blake throws a big counter combo but Blasts just gets out of the way.
A punch combination from Blake misses.
Some wild striking there from Blake.
Blake misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A low kick from Blake is predictable there
and Blasts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blake misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Blake misses with a takedown attempt - Blasts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Blasts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blake, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Blake wants the takedown. Blasts is fighting it off but Blake persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blasts's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Blasts is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Blake presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Blasts moves into range and clinches up with Blake.
Blasts lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blake goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Blake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake closes the distance and clinches up with Blasts, looking for a takedown. Blake pushes Blasts against the cage but Blasts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blasts moves out of range of the body kick.
Blake tries to clinch but Blasts moves out of range.
Blasts tries a quick counter leg kick but Blake is wise to it.
Blake shoots in for a takedown but Blasts shows good takedown defense.
Jesse Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Blasts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Blasts rushes Blake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blasts missing with knees to the body.
Blasts lands a nice knee to the body.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Blasts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Blake has been cut.
Blasts scores with a shoulder strike.
Blasts tries a knee to the head but Blake blocks it.
Blake tries to pull guard but Blasts holds him up against the cage and eventually Blake drops back down to his feet.
Blasts working aggressively here.
Blasts prevents Blake from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blasts.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but Blake blocks with his arms.
Blasts tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blake blocks it with crossed arms.
Blake blocks a body shot from Blasts. #BC#
Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Blasts avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blake thuds a left hand into Blasts's body.
Blake shoots in for a double leg but Blasts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Blasts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Blasts rushes Blake and presses him up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Blasts.
Blasts landing knees to the head.
A short right from Blasts.
Blasts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blake seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blasts can turn it around.
Blasts looking to throw knees to the head but Blake is blocking nicely.
Blasts scores with a shot to the side of Blake's head.
Blasts lands a left hand.
Blake working hard to break the clinch.
Blake has had enough of the clinch but Blasts keeps him there for the moment.
Blasts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blasts misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blasts prevents it. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Blasts fails to land.
Blasts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blasts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blake lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blasts lands a nice shot to the body.
Blake avoiding damage as Blasts throws knees to the body.
Blasts misses with a knee to the head.
Blasts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blasts landing knees to the head. #BC#
Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rupert Blasts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blasts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blasts is looking to clinch but Blake is avoiding it.
Blasts tries to close the distance and clinch but Blake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blasts avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rupert Blasts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Blake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blake throws a front kick that sends Blasts stumbling back into the cage.
Blasts avoids a kick to the body.
Blake looks to land a body kick but Blasts moved away.
Blake backing away here, and Blasts unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick
and Blasts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jesse Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blasts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake fails with the takedown
and Blasts counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blasts sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Blake shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blasts looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Blake sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blasts looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blake slows the pace down in half guard.
Blake stops Blasts from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Blasts has one foot on Blake's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Blake throws a nice looking combination but Blasts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blasts is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Blake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blasts moves in looking to clinch but Blake pushes him off.
Blasts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jesse Blake is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake misses with a double jab
and Blasts makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blake throws a lazy body kick
and Blasts counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Blasts takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Blake works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Blasts manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blasts counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Blasts has Blake up against the cage in a clinch.
Blasts fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Blasts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blake blocks it with crossed arms.
Blake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blasts tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blasts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blasts cracks Blake with a nice body shot.
Blasts lands a shoulder strike.
Blasts lands a hook that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Rupert Blasts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
Blasts landing knees to the head.
Blasts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Blake breaks from the clinch.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blasts counters with a low kick, right behind Blake 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Blake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blasts counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blasts's head.
Blake fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Blasts closes the distance and clinches.
Blasts struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Blasts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blasts scores a nice knee to the body.
Blake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blasts prevents it.
Blasts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blasts scores with a shoulder strike.
Blake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blasts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Blasts scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rupert Blasts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Blake's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake looks for a takedown but Blasts sprawls well.
Blasts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blake shoots and misses
and Blasts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blasts is looking to clinch.
Blake throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Blake tries to keep at a distance but Blasts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Blasts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blake is trying to drag Blasts to the mat but Blasts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blasts throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Blasts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blake takes a shot to the head.
Blasts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blasts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blasts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blake.
Blasts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blake blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Blasts.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but Blake blocks with his arms.
Blake tries to circle away but Blasts has him pinned against the cage.
Blasts tries to land knees in the clinch but Blake avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blasts.
Blasts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blake wants to break free but Blasts has control.
Blasts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blasts looking to throw knees to the head but Blake is blocking nicely. #T2#
Blasts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Jesse Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Blake breaks from the clinch.
Blake misses with a two punch combination.
Blasts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Blasts takes the fight into the clinch.
Blasts lands with a light punch inside.
Blake tries to break free but Blasts pushes him back against the cage.
Blasts scores with a knee to the head.
Blasts throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blasts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blake can't break the clinch. #BC#
Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Blake tries for a takedown but Blasts circles away easily
and Blasts counters with a nice body shot.
Blake fails with the takedown
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake misses with a lunging right hand
and Blasts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blake thinking. #CL2#
Blasts clinches up with Blake and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Blake has Blasts pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Blake pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Blasts tumbling to the mat - Blake dives into Blasts's guard.#ES2#
Blasts is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Blake manages to break the clinch.
Blake throws a poor cross that misses
and Blasts counters with a three punch combo that has Blake backing up. Blake nods at Blasts to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Blake swings for the body but Blasts moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blake.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blasts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Blasts has closed the distance and engaged Blake in a clinch.
Blake is trying to drag Blasts to the mat but Blasts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blasts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blasts throws a punch but it's blocked by Blake. #BC#
Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Blasts drives through and clinches with Blake against the cage.
Blasts struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Blake blocks a body shot from Blasts.
Blake is trying to break the clinch but Blasts is controlling him.
Blake jumps guard but Blasts stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Blasts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blasts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Blasts!
Rupert Blasts was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFC 240: Ravager
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Blake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Four as he jumps to the side.
Blake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Four steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blake. That one must have hurt.
Four shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blake pinned against the cage. Blake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blake throws a quick counter head kick but Four was just out of range.
We've been told by Blake's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blake wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Four on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake looks to land a combination but Four avoids it well.
Blake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blake misses with a double jab.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Four darts in looking for a takedown but Blake gets double underhooks and turns Four into the cage.
Blake misses with a straight right.
Blake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blake scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Blake gets a takedown into half guard.
Four is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Four looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Four is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blake pulls his head out easily.
Blake tries to pass to full mount but Four defends it. #T2#
Blake wants to stand up but Four has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Four trying to hold on to Blake's head to control him but Blake postures up. #SUB2#
Four looking for submissions off his back.
Four is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SU#
Blake stands up from half guard.
Four has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#KD#
Blake lands a left and a right that send Four crashing to the mat, dazed. Blake thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Blake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blake throws a nice looking combination but Four bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blake circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blake.
Blake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Four on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Blake gets the takedown into side control.
Blake controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blake scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Four is looking to reverse the position.
Four is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Four trying to control here.
Blake moves nicely into side control. #SU#
Blake stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Blake feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ROC#
Four is rocked!#SU#
Blake decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Four, up you get!
Blake rushes Four with punches - Four moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Four goes down! Blake follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Blake!
Jesse Blake decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Blake.
Blake throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jesse Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blake's head.
A good leg kick by Thompson. #CL#
Blake tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blake has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blake is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blake lands an uppercut.#T1#
Thompson prevents Blake from breaking the clinch.
Thompson tries a body shot but Blake blocks it.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action. #TD2#
Blake jumps guard. #ES2#
Blake wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Blake darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson trying to control but Blake postures up.
Blake is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Blake working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Blake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson won't allow Blake to pass to mount.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Thompson trying to control here.
Blake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blake working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Blake is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blake on the ground.
Blake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SUB2#
Blake seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thompson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jesse Blake!
Jesse Blake bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EvoLution 5
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conner.
Blake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Conner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Blake misses. #TD2#
Conner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blake to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blake is looking to work some ground and pound but Conner has wrist control.
Conner pulls Blake in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake wants to control from the top but Conner keeps moving.
Conner is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Blake stays in close to Conner's body and controls the position.
Blake is looking to work some ground and pound but Conner has wrist control.
Conner pulls Blake in close to his closed guard and prevents Blake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Conner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conner connects with a body shot.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Conner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Conner cracks a nice hook into Blake's ribs.
Conner lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Jesse Blake has been cut.
Conner 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.
Conner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conner throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blake moves out of range as Conner strikes.
Blake scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Conner.
Conner lands a nice hook to Blake's body. Blake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blake pushes Conner away with a front kick.
Conner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blake misses with a leg kick.
Conner misses with a hook.
Blake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Conner on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Conner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Conner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Conner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Blake scores with a kick to the body.
Conner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conner misses with a looping right.
Blake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blake slips under a jab from Conner.
It seemed like Blake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blake defending well as Conner loads up on a big left hand.
Conner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Conner rather than just go for the knockout.
Conner scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Conner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conner. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake takes one to the side of the head.
Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Conner misses with a body punch
and Blake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Conner moves away and avoids it.
Conner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Conner. That snapped Blake's head back.
Blake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blake shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Conner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake throws a right and a left that Conner avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Blake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Blake's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Blake fails with a takedown attempt.
Blake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Conner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Conner.
Wayne Conner is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake scores with a sloppy right hand. Conner should have avoided that one.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conner.
Blake misses with a body punch
and Conner counters with a nice uppercut.
Conner slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conner.
Wayne Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Conner.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Conner just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Conner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blake.
Blake throws a jab when Conner was well out of range.
Conner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Conner cracks Blake with an open hand slap.
Blake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blake misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Conner counters with a nice right hand that sends Blake toppling to the canvas! Blake scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Conner finish him?!#ROC#
Blake is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blake. That's going to slow Conner down.
Blake is still on wobbly legs! Can Conner finish him?
Blake defending well as Conner loads up on a big left hand.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake seems to have recovered his senses.
Blake scores with a nice strike.
Conner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Conner misses with a left hand
and Blake counters with a nice uppercut.
Conner scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conner scores with a leg kick.
Conner looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Blake throws a body kick that misses.
Conner punishes Blake's body with a nice straight punch.
Conner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blake scores with a punch to the head.
Conner lands with an uppercut that bounces Blake off the cage and back into range.
Conner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conner moves out of range of the strikes.
Conner scores with a punch to the head.
Conner avoids the body shot from Blake.
Conner is looking to counter with a body kick.
Conner just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conner lands a slapping body shot.
Conner digs a good hook to Blake's body.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Conner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Conner finds it's way through Blake's defenses.
Conner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blake's hands.
Conner fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Blake to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Blake looks to clinch but Conner throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Blake taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wayne Conner!
Wayne Conner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FastLyne bash 1
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Castilho clinches up with Blake and pushes him back against the ropes.
Castilho pushes off an throws an elbow but Blake leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blake.#BC2#
Castilho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castilho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castilho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castilho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blake throws a low kick but Castilho avoids it.
Blake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castilho's sensitive parts.
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castilho tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Blake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blake is looking to counter punch.
Castilho tries to clinch but Blake moves away
and Blake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blake scores with a kick to the midsection.
Blake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castilho checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castilho! But no joy.#T1#
Blake jabs at Castilho's body.
Blake lands a nice hook to Castilho's body. Castilho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Castilho looks winded!
Blake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Castilho on the side of the head.#CL2#
Castilho gets a clinch.
Blake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castilho lands a hook that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Castilho throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Castilho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Castilho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blake, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Castilho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blake throws a wild body kick that Castilho sees coming a mile off.
Jab, jab by Blake - just one landing.
Castilho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Castilho is predictable there
and Blake counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Castilho tries to clinch but Blake moves away
and Blake counters with a huge left! Castilho is in big trouble! He's backing up but Blake isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Castilho from any more damage. A dominating finish by Blake!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Blake!
The defeated Cesar Castilho had this to say: 'Tough Opponent, Ill Be Back Thanks Again '.

Event: LEGACY! 68
Date: May 27, 2016

#R1#
Zaire slips a jab from Blake.
Blake closes the distance and clinches up with Zaire, looking for a takedown. Blake pushes Zaire against the cage but Zaire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaire is looking to slow Blake down with leg kicks.
Blake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Blake.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blake has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blake has a takedown stuffed.
Zaire tries to counter with a takedown but Blake is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Zaire takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zaire is keeping busy.
Blake pushes Zaire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.#T1#
Blake sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zaire slips under a jab from Blake.
Zaire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That kick from Blake tenderised Zaire's leg. Zaire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blake throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Zaire counters with a single leg into guard. Blake didn't expect that.
Blake has momentary wrist control but Zaire slips an elbow through the middle.
Zaire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zaire trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Zaire won't allow Blake to sweep him here. #T2#
Zaire lands a couple of elbows.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
Zaire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zaire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blake's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaire passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Blake trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blake actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zaire wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy.
Zaire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blake is looking to control Zaire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blake avoid being mounted?
Zaire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Zaire winds up and cracks Blake with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zaire lands strikes from half guard.
Zaire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zaire with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zaire slips a nice elbow through Blake's hands, connecting with Blake's forehead.
Blake is looking for a sweep. Zaire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zaire connects with a nice short shot to Blake's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaire connects with a jab.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Blake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Zaire counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zaire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaire looking to sit in guard and control but Blake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake trying to control but Zaire is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Zaire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Zaire throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blake uses it to pass to side control.
Zaire sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Zaire looking for submissions off his back.
Zaire tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg. #T2#
Zaire is trying to control but can't.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zaire here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Blake is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Zaire still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Zaire has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Blake is looking for a sweep.
Zaire gets to mount! Blake was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Blake is in a horrible position here. Zaire smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zaire lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zaire avoids the attempt from Blake to control.
Zaire content just to control the position here.
Zaire working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Blake tries to hold on but Zaire pushes him away. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Zaire.
Blake wants to hold on but Zaire pushes him away.
Zaire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blake?
BOOM! Zaire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zaire with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zaire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blake?
Zaire lands a big elbow.
Blake wants to control but Zaire is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaire throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Blake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake connects with a body shot that sends Zaire's belly button to the back.
Blake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blake misses with a few strikes there.
Zaire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blake.
Zaire gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire is looking to score with low kicks.
Blake misses with a looping right.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Blake feints a counter leg kick.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Blake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blake thinks about the counter body kick.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Blake.
Blake sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zaire scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Zaire moves into the clinch.
Blake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blake misses with some punches.
Blake can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Zaire throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blake.#T2#
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Zaire tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Zaire misses with some punches.
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blake's brow.
Zaire lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Blake throws a head kick but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaire circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blake sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake slips a straight right by Zaire.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire misses with a hook
and Blake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Zaire misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Blake finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zaire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jesse Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
Blake lands a leg kick that knocks Zaire off balance momentarily.
Blake misses with a two punch combination.
Zaire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Zaire as Blake shoots in.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zaire - the referee stops the clock and Blake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zaire. Blake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Blake is looking to land body kicks.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blake tries to score with a low kick but Zaire moves his leg out of the way.
Zaire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blake sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Blake.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Blake throws a push kick but Zaire slaps the foot to one side.
Blake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Blake connects with a looping right hand.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blake. That did some damage!
Blake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire is looking to counter with head kicks.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Zaire clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesse Blake.
I think Zaire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Causing Havoc 64
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Ericsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blake.
Ericsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ericsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.
Blake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ericsson at a distance.
Ericsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ericsson throws a push kick but Blake slaps the foot to one side.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Ericsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blake takes a swing at Ericsson's ribcage but misses.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Blake misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ericsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ericsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ericsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Blake misses #TD#
and Ericsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blake won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ericsson trying to control the action but Blake is working from the bottom. #T1#
Blake is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ericsson connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Blake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake trying to remain calm as Ericsson controls from the top position.
Blake can't do much from the bottom here.
Blake takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Blake is trying to get back to half guard.
Ericsson working the ground and pound.
Ericsson working the head with strikes.
Ericsson just content to control the position.
Ericsson lands a nice forearm strike.
Blake can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Blake prevents Ericsson from moving into mount.
Ericsson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blake sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ericsson just content to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ericsson trying to control the position but Blake is working away.
Ericsson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #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.
Blake prevents Ericsson from moving into mount.
Blake trying to control but Ericsson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Ericsson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake tries to escape the position.
Ericsson has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Ericsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Ericsson.
Ericsson cracks Blake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blake scores with a body shot. #CL#
Ericsson clinches up against the cage.
Ericsson'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.
A short left from Ericsson.
Blake lands a body shot.
Ericsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?
Blake effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blake.
Ericsson is working Blake over against the cage.
Ericsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ericsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ericsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ericsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Ericsson breaks the clinch.
Ericsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blake is out of range.
Blake lands with a hook. Ericsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blake finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ericsson avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake keeps Ericsson at a distance using the push kick.
Ericsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blake dips to his left and cracks Ericsson with an uppercut!#TD#
Ericsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blake to the mat! Blake manages to get full guard.
Ericsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Blake has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ericsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Ericsson 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.
Blake controls Ericsson momentarily but Ericsson frees himself.
Ericsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Ericsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ericsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ericsson has managed to get both his arms back between Blake's legs - danger averted.
Ericsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Ericsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blake controls Ericsson momentarily but Ericsson frees himself. #SUB2#
Blake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ericsson defends it easily.
Ludvig Ericsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ericsson connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ericsson postures up.
Ericsson is working Blake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ericsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Blake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ericsson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ericsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ericsson, not yet.
Ericsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blake manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ericsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Ericsson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Blake.
Ericsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake misses with a hook.
Jesse Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ericsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Ericsson moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Ericsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ericsson.
Ericsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ericsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jesse Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Blake misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ericsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Ericsson counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Ericsson controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Ericsson is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ericsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Blake will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Blake takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake manages to get back to half guard.
Ericsson is taking a breather. Blake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ericsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blake is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blake is adopting a defensive guard.
Ericsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Blake looking to control.
Ericsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jesse Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake misses with a hook. Ericsson ducked under it nicely.
Ericsson feinted with a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Ericsson.
Blake looks for the body kick but Ericsson saw that one coming.
Blake misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Ericsson counters with a shoot takedown. Blake fights it but they end up in guard.
Ericsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ludvig Ericsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ericsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Ericsson won't allow Blake to sweep him here.
Ericsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blake wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ericsson 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.
Ericsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Ericsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ericsson, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Ericsson!

Event: Havoc Midweek Madness 8
Date: Apr 13, 2016

#R1#
Yoshida tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake checks a leg kick.
Yoshida lands with a slapping head kick.
Blake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
Blake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Blake throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Yoshida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blake is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake is looking to get back to full guard here but Yoshida has managed to pass to side control instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Yoshida decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jesse Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Yoshida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blake clobbers Yoshida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blake with a jab.
Yoshida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blake's calf.
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Blake throws a leg kick which misses Yoshida's front leg but catches the back leg as Yoshida tries to avoid it.
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake scores with a sloppy right hand. Yoshida should have avoided that one.
Yoshida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshida has been working on his boxing with his coaches at O'Brannigans MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Blake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake cracks the inside of Yoshida's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Nice uppercut lands for Blake. That snapped Yoshida's head back. #ROC2#
Yoshida is rocked!#T2#
Yoshida takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oh Yoshida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Blake lands a huge takedown. Yoshida is out but the ref is slow to react and Blake lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Yoshida lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Blake!

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