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Event: Trash Fights 6 (155 Structure)     
Date:   Jan 18, 2019
#R1##TD#
Blitz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nahtic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blitz's best efforts.
Blitz wants to control but Nahtic is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blitz wants to work for an arm triangle but Nahtic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blitz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nahtic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blitz tries to stand but Nahtic is controlling from the bottom.
Nahtic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nahtic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Blitz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nahtic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nahtic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nahtic scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Nahtic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Nahtic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blitz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Blitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nahtic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Blitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nahtic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blitz has managed to get both his arms back between Nahtic's legs - danger averted.
Nahtic pulls Blitz in close to his closed guard and prevents Blitz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blitz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nahtic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Nahtic postures up in Blitz's guard and throws a big left but Blitz blocks it.
Nahtic preventing the sweep.
Blitz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Blitz wants to pass the guard but Nahtic is keeping the position.
Blitz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blitz trying to control but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
Blitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nahtic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Nahtic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blitz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blitz throws a strike but Nahtic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nahtic looking to sit in guard and control but Blitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nahtic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nahtic lands a couple of digs.
Blitz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Blitz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Blitz wants to pass the guard but Nahtic is keeping the position.
Blitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nahtic is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nahtic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully.
Blitz is adopting a defensive guard.
Nahtic won't allow Blitz to get back to his feet.
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 John Blitz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Nahtic misses.
Nahtic misses with a hook.
Blitz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blitz.
Blitz darts in looking for a takedown but Nahtic gets double underhooks and turns Blitz into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Nahtic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nahtic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz tries to clinch but Nahtic is having none of it.
Nahtic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blitz checks it well.
Nahtic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Blitz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Nahtic throwing strikes from guard but Blitz blocks nicely.
Nahtic throwing strikes from guard but Blitz blocks nicely.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully.
Blitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nahtic is one step ahead there.
Blitz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blitz is pulling down on Nahtic's head. It's preventing any offense from Nahtic, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nahtic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nahtic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nahtic avoids the head kick by Blitz.
It seemed like Nahtic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blitz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nahtic swivels and escapes.
Blitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nahtic's waist but Nahtic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blitz off to one side.
Blitz tries for a takedown but Nahtic circles away easily
and Nahtic counters with a right hand to the body.
Blitz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Blitz has his takedown stuffed
and Nahtic counters with a nice uppercut.
Nahtic misses with a hook. Blitz ducked under it nicely.
As Nahtic tries to get set, Blitz tries to push him back and clinch up but Nahtic manages to avoid the attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nahtic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Blitz looks for a takedown but Nahtic sprawls well.
Blitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Nahtic throws a shot from downtown. Blitz moves away and avoids it.
Nahtic misses with a looping right.
Nahtic misses the jab.
As Nahtic tries to get set, Blitz tries to push him back and clinch up but Nahtic manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blitz is defended easily by Nahtic.
A little jabbing left from Nahtic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Blitz shoots in looking for a takedown. Nahtic tries to sprawl out of it but Blitz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nahtic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nahtic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nahtic tries to bum rush Blitz with a series of wild strikes but Blitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nahtic throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blitz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nahtic scores with a sloppy right hand. Blitz should have avoided that one.
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#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Nahtic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nahtic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck for Blitz with that takedown attempt.
Nahtic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blitz avoids the body shot from Nahtic.
Blitz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nahtic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nahtic.
Nahtic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blitz. Blitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blitz shoots in for a double leg but Nahtic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Nahtic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahtic jabs Blitz right on the nose. Blitz blinks but takes it well.#T1##TD#
Blitz looking to score a takedown here. Nahtic is defending well but Blitz drives through and ends up in Nahtic's guard.
Nahtic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blitz's guard. #REVB#
Blitz being controlled here, momentarily.
Nahtic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nahtic is looking to work some ground and pound but Blitz has wrist control.
Nahtic landing with the ground and pound.
Nahtic is looking to work some ground and pound but Blitz has wrist control.
Blitz trying to keep a closed guard but Nahtic is proving a slippery customer.
Nahtic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Blitz is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nahtic is one step ahead there.
Blitz controls Nahtic momentarily but Nahtic frees himself.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully.
Nahtic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Blitz has a takedown stuffed.
Nahtic throws a hook but Blitz blocks it.#CL2#
Nahtic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blitz can't find room to land a body shot as Nahtic controls the action. #BC2#
Nahtic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blitz dives in and grabs Nahtic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nahtic pushes down on Blitz's head and hops out.
Donk. Nahtic catches Blitz right on the button with a cross.
Nahtic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blitz moves away from the strike by Nahtic.
Blitz moves to clinch but Nahtic breaks away
and Nahtic counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Nahtic misses with a looping right.
Nahtic leaves Blitz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Nahtic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blitz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nahtic counters with a stiff right hand.
Nahtic throws an overhand right that lands on Blitz's shoulder, as Blitz tries to avoid the shot.
Nahtic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Blitz.
Blitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Nahtic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lou Nahtic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blitz takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Nahtic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nahtic 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Nahtic!

Our winner, Lou Nahtic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: Trash Fights 2     
Date:   Jan 02, 2019
#R1#
A left and a right from Sor Tienpoh both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like John Blitz has been cut.
Blitz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sor Tienpoh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blitz somewhat.#CL#
Sor Tienpoh gets a clinch. #BC#
Sor Tienpoh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sor Tienpoh's waist but Sor Tienpoh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blitz off to one side.
Sor Tienpoh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blitz.
Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
Sor Tienpoh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD#
Sor Tienpoh connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Blitz to the floor! Sor Tienpoh dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#
Blitz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Blitz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blitz is still in real trouble! Can Sor Tienpoh finish him?
Blitz has his hands clasped together around Sor Tienpoh's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Sor Tienpoh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blitz seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Blitz is controlling Sor Tienpoh's trapped leg to prevent Sor Tienpoh from advancing to side control.
Blitz wants to improve his position but Sor Tienpoh is controlling well.
Sor Tienpoh is trying to control. Blitz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sor Tienpoh is thwarting Blitz's attempts to control the position.
Blitz is pressing down on Sor Tienpoh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blitz wants to sweep but no luck.
Sor Tienpoh throws an elbow that misses. Blitz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sor Tienpoh's guard. Nice move by Blitz!#REVB#
Sor Tienpoh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Blitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sor Tienpoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sor Tienpoh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sor Tienpoh tries to get out of the position.
Sor Tienpoh controls Blitz momentarily but Blitz frees himself.
Blitz scoring with some ground and pound.
Sor Tienpoh is looking to sweep but instead, Blitz has passed into half guard.
Blitz working the head and body with strikes.
Blitz is controlling the pace.
Sor Tienpoh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sor Tienpoh.#T3#
Sor Tienpoh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blitz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blitz wants to control from the top but Sor Tienpoh keeps moving.
Blitz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sor Tienpoh has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blitz has passed into side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Blitz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Blitz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sor Tienpoh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blitz somewhat.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Sor Tienpoh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blitz.
Good exchange - Sor Tienpoh coming out on top.
Blitz checks a leg kick.
Sor Tienpoh throws a sloppy head kick and Blitz moves out of range easily.
Blitz shoots in and drives through. Sor Tienpoh sprawls well.
Sor Tienpoh throws a head kick but Blitz moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Blitz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blitz has a takedown stuffed.
Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sor Tienpoh fails to land with a series of punches.
Sor Tienpoh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blitz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sor Tienpoh circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blitz is defended easily by Sor Tienpoh.
Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.#KD#
Sor Tienpoh lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Blitz sprawling to the canvas. Sor Tienpoh follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Blitz hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sor Tienpoh.
Sor Tienpoh wants to get back to his feet.
Blitz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Blitz looking for a sweep. Not yet Blitz, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blitz is trying to control the position but Sor Tienpoh postures up.
Sor Tienpoh wants to control from the top but Blitz keeps moving.
Sor Tienpoh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sor Tienpoh wants to get up but he can't break Blitz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blitz is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sor Tienpoh wants to improve his position but instead Blitz has moved into half guard.
Blitz winds up and cracks Sor Tienpoh with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2##SUB2#
Blitz wants to work for an arm triangle but Sor Tienpoh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sor Tienpoh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Blitz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blitz is looking to land body kicks.
Sor Tienpoh throws a head kick but Blitz moves out of range.
Sor Tienpoh is looking to clinch but Blitz is avoiding it.
Sor Tienpoh works over Blitz's head and body with a nice combination.
Sor Tienpoh looks to throw the jab but Blitz is out of range. #CL#
Sor Tienpoh closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sor Tienpoh pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Sor Tienpoh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sor Tienpoh lands an overhand right.#CUT#
That has opened up John Blitz's cut even more.
Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Blitz goes for a double leg but Sor Tienpoh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sor Tienpoh continues to drive forward.
Sor Tienpoh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sor Tienpoh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Blitz closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Sor Tienpoh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sor Tienpoh lands with a kick to the temple. Blitz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sor Tienpoh throws a head kick that misses.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt - Sor Tienpoh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blitz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Sor Tienpoh.
Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blitz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sor Tienpoh moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Blitz misses with a low kick.
Blitz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sor Tienpoh swivels and escapes.
As Blitz tries to get set, Sor Tienpoh tries to push him back and clinch up but Blitz manages to avoid the attempt.
Blitz avoids the head kick by Sor Tienpoh.
Sor Tienpoh sets himself, and Blitz steps forward looking for the clinch! Sor Tienpoh avoids it this time.
Sor Tienpoh scores with a head kick.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sor Tienpoh as he avoids it easily.
Whack! Sor Tienpoh lands a heavy head kick that drops Blitz. The ref tackles Sor Tienpoh to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Blitz was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh!
Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh very nearly forgot to thank Blue Moon amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
John Blitz spoke after the fight, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: EFC Matusov vs Loogie     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blitz.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Blitz's head but Blitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Blitz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Blitz is now in Smith's guard.#ES#
Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Blitz shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blitz swinging wildly here.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blitz keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Blitz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frank Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
Smith avoids the head kick by Blitz.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blitz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Blitz shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Blitz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Blitz 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.
Blitz trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Blitz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Blitz keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blitz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith postures up. #T3#
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blitz is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it. #SUB#
Blitz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Smith! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Blitz has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Smith!
A victorious Frank Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: EFC DeSilva vs Bang     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
Wall connects with a body shot.
Blitz shoots in looking for a takedown but Wall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blitz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wall. Blitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blitz is defended easily by Wall.
John Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
Blitz tries for a takedown but Wall circles away easily
and Wall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz wants to clinch up but Wall keeps it at a distance.
Wall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blitz throws out the jab.
Blitz throws a combination. Wall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blitz dives in and grabs Wall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wall pushes down on Blitz's head and hops out.
Wall is looking to counter punch.
Blitz with a poor takedown
and Wall counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Wall dips to his left and cracks Blitz with an uppercut!
John Blitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blitz throws a head kick that misses.
Blitz throws a combination that misses
and Wall counters with a stiff right hand.
Blitz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blitz. Blitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Wall as Blitz shoots in.
Blitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blitz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wall counters with a straight right hand.
Blitz tries for a takedown but Wall circles away easily
and Wall counters with a nice body shot. #T2##TD2#
Blitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wall quickly recovers to half guard.
Wall's coaches at Doherty's Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wall is trying to control but can't.
Wall tries to roll over but Blitz keeps him under control.
Blitz wants to control but Wall is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Blitz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blitz trying to control the action but Wall is working from the bottom.
Wall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blitz. #T3#
Wall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blitz.
Blitz trying to control from half guard but Wall is working away.
Blitz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blitz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wall wants to improve his position but Blitz is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blitz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blitz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wall is staying active underneath Blitz, 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blitz.
Wall throwing a counter right hand but Blitz manages to avoid it.
Blitz with a poor takedown
and Wall counters with a straight right hand.
Blitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wall.
Wall jabs Blitz right on the nose. Blitz blinks but takes it well.
Wall scores with a hook to the body. Blitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blitz moves away from the strike by Wall.
Wall connects with a single shot there.
Wall swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Blitz has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blitz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wall finds it's way round the side to connect with Blitz's head.
Wall looks to land a right hand but Blitz moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Blitz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blitz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wall jabs Blitz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blitz's head backwards.
Blitz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wall darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt - Wall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch but Wall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John Wall is winning the standup battle so far.
Blitz shoots and misses
and Wall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blitz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blitz somewhat.
Blitz moves to clinch but Wall breaks away
and Wall counters with a left to the body.
Blitz shoots and misses
and Wall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blitz closes the distance and clinches up with Wall, looking for a takedown. Blitz pushes Wall against the cage but Wall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
A big left from Wall misses.
Blitz fails with the takedown
letting Wall counter with a right hand.
Blitz is breathing heavily.
Wall misses with a straight left.
John Wall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blitz tries to clinch there but Wall circles away.
Blitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wall.
Wall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Wall misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wall scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Blitz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wall doesn't seem phased though.
Blitz tries for a takedown but Wall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wall is looking to counter punch.
Wall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blitz can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Blitz misses.
Blitz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wall.#T3#
Wall digs a good body shot into Blitz's ribs.
No luck for Blitz with that takedown attempt.
John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blitz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blitz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wall counters with a left to the body.
Wall slaps away a takedown attempt from Blitz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blitz fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Blitz tries to clinch up but Wall circles away and keeps his distance.
Wall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wall wants it to stay on the feet.
A lazy left from Wall finds it's target.#ROC#
Blitz is rocked!
Wall is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wall throws a looping overhand right but Blitz ducks down to avoid it.
Blitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Wall as Blitz shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blitz with a poor takedown
and Wall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Blitz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wall scores with the left hand. Blitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Wall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wall dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blitz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wall circles away.
Wall throws a big shot that misses.
Blitz ducks right into an uppercut from Wall.
Blitz is still on wobbly legs! Can Wall finish him?#CL2#
Blitz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blitz seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Wall manages to break the clinch.
Wall tests Blitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wall's waist but Wall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blitz off to one side.
Wall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall looks to land a left hand but Blitz moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Wall. Those never looked like landing.
Wall connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Blitz tumbling to the canvas! Wall pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Blitz was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Wall!
A less than humble John Wall misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
John Blitz was interviewed post fight and said 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: EFC Boudain vs Raymaker     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Blitz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Teodor.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blitz or perhaps it was just good defense by Teodor, which made it look bad.
Blitz tries to clinch but Teodor moves out of range. #CL#
Blitz instigates a clinch.
Blitz is trying to pull guard but Teodor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Teodor gets through Blitz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Teodor working aggressively here. #BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch.
Blitz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blitz wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blitz.#T1#
Teodor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Teodor throws out a loose jab but Blitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teodor but Teodor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teodor counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teodor stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Teodor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Teodor defends well and Blitz ends up having to push Teodor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blitz tries to clinch but Teodor is having none of it.
A nice side step and Teodor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Teodor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Teodor tries a head kick but it misses.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Teodor sprawls well. Teodor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Blitz fails with the takedown
letting Teodor counter with a right hand. #T2##KD2#
Teodor cracks Blitz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Teodor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blitz to stand back up!#ROC2#
Blitz is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Blitz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blitz finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Teodor's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Blitz falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atanase Teodor!
Atanase Teodor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 28, 2018
#R1#
Tapia shoots in for a takedown but Blitz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tapia looks to clinch #KD2#
and Blitz counters with a flying knee that drops Tapia! #ROC2#
Tapia is rocked!
Blitz stays in close to Tapia's body and controls the position.
Oh Tapia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Tapia is retaining full guard.
Blitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blitz stopping the sweep attempt from Tapia.
Blitz passes Tapia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tapia seems to have got his legs back now.
Blitz content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz is trying to control. Tapia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blitz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Blitz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tapia is looking to improve his position but Blitz isn't that keen on the idea.
Blitz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tapia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tapia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tapia tries to get out of the position.
Tapia wants to hold on but Blitz pushes him away.#SUB2#
Blitz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Blitz dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Blitz unloading with bombs!
Blitz drops a big elbow. That's hurt Tapia! More shots from Blitz and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Blitz!
John Blitz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 01, 2018
#R1#
Heart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blitz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Heart has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blitz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab lands there for Heart.
We've been hearing reports that Blitz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blitz tries to clinch
and Heart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blitz's hands.
Heart's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Heart duly obliges.
A punch combination from Heart misses.
As Heart tries to get set, Blitz tries to push him back and clinch up but Heart manages to avoid the attempt.
Blitz is looking to clinch.
Heart throws a body punch but Blitz moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Heart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blitz is looking to clinch but Heart is avoiding it.
Heart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Blitz slips a straight right by Heart.
Jab by Heart.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Heart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blitz throws the kick towards the body but Heart avoids it.
Peter Heart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heart misses with an uppercut.
Blitz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heart moves out of range of the strikes.
Heart swings for the body but Blitz moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Blitz.
Heart lands the left hand.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heart tests Blitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heart misses with a straight left. #T2##TD#
Heart gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blitz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blitz is one step ahead there.
Blitz being controlled here momentarily.
Blitz with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blitz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz wants to control from the top but Heart keeps moving.
Blitz preventing the sweep.
Heart is controlling Blitz's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heart.
Blitz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blitz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blitz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Heart lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Heart swats away the attempt to clinch by Blitz.
Blitz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Blitz darts in and clinches Heart up against the cage.
Heart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blitz is looking to control Heart's arms but Heart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blitz has his back to the cage.
Heart gets underhooks to prevent Blitz's takedown attempt. #TD#
Blitz jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heart chips away with some ground and pound.
Heart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Heart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heart won't allow Blitz to sweep him here.
Blitz can't keep his opponent in guard - Heart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Heart dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Heart keeps the fight on the outside.
Heart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heart is fending him off so far but Blitz persists. Nope, Heart circles away and we're back to standing.
Blitz shoots in and drives through. Heart sprawls well.
Heart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heart with a hook.
Blitz tries for a takedown but Heart circles away easily
and Heart counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Blitz is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Blitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heart throws a body shot but no joy.
Blitz takes one to the chin there.
Blitz wants to clinch
and Heart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peter Heart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Heart - just one landing. #T1#
Blitz tries to clinch up but Heart circles away and keeps his distance.
Heart throws out a counter right but Blitz avoids it with no problem.
Blitz seems to have got his legs back now.
Blitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heart.
Blitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Heart misses.
Blitz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blitz or perhaps it was just good defense by Heart, which made it look bad.
Blitz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heart avoids it really well and circles away.
Heart connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Heart slaps away a takedown attempt from Blitz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Heart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blitz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Heart counters by clinching up. #BC#
Blitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Heart defends well and Blitz ends up having to push Heart into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Heart.
Heart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blitz with a poor takedown
and Heart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Heart misses the target.
Blitz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peter Heart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitz walks into a straight right hand from Heart.
Decent striking displayed by Heart there.
Blitz avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Nice cross by Heart.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Heart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blitz misses with a takedown
and Heart counters with a straight right hand.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heart as he jumps to the side.
Heart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Heart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blitz doesn't seem bothered though.
Heart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blitz is defended easily by Heart.#T4#
Heart throws a body punch but Blitz moves out of range.
Blitz walks into a stiff left hand from Heart.
Blitz ducks right into an uppercut from Heart.
Heart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blitz manages to avoid it.
Heart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blitz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heart scores with the left hand. Blitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Blitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heart.
Nice uppercut there from Heart.
Heart throws out a powerful jab.
Heart lands a jab-cross combination.
John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Heart.
Blitz feinted with a counter takedown.
Heart swings for the body but Blitz moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Heart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Heart lands a nice shot that snaps Blitz's head back.
Blitz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heart but Heart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heart throws a nice looking combination but Blitz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heart throws a hook to the side of Blitz's head but Blitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heart throws a jab when Blitz was well out of range.
Heart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Heart tests Blitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heart missing with a left hand there. Blitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heart misses with a looping right.
Heart misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Blitz ducks under a wild hook from Heart.
Blitz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heart connects with a jab.
Heart scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut there from Heart.
Heart misses the jab.
Heart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heart connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blitz scrambles back to his feet.
Blitz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heart 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.
Nice defenses there by Blitz.
Blitz shoots in for a double leg but Heart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blitz.#T2#
Blitz misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heart lands a nice shot that snaps Blitz's head back.
Blitz shoots in but Heart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Heart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blitz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Heart lands a right hand from hell, dropping Blitz. Heart pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Heart!
Peter Heart 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.
John Blitz was interviewed post fight and said 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 13, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Blitz gets a double leg takedown into Dinosaur 's guard.
Dinosaur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blitz throws a big elbow that misses.
Dinosaur is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blitz trying to control but Dinosaur is working from the bottom.
Blitz throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dinosaur seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##CL2#
Blitz darts in and clinches Dinosaur up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blitz.
Blitz misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Blitz drags the fight down to the ground.
Dinosaur controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blitz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Blitz wants to sweep but no luck.
Dinosaur looking to pass the guard.
Blitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dinosaur manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Dinosaur pulls Blitz in close to prevent any damage.
Blitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blitz wants to control from the top but Dinosaur keeps moving.
Blitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blitz throwing strikes from guard but Dinosaur blocks nicely.
Blitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Blitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinosaur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinosaur has his hands on Blitz's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dinosaur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blitz throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Dinosaur counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Blitz trying to control from the bottom.
Blitz wants to improve his position but Dinosaur is controlling well.
Dinosaur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blitz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinosaur perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blitz trying to control but Dinosaur postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Blitz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blitz throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Dinosaur counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dinosaur .
Dinosaur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blitz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dinosaur passes Blitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blitz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dinosaur jumps into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dinosaur is controlling him well.
Blitz is looking to regain half guard here but Dinosaur keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Blitz keeps trying to improve his position.
Blitz is being controlled here.
Blitz tries to buck Dinosaur off but Dinosaur is having none of it.
Blitz is trying to work for a sweep but Dinosaur has mounted him!
Blitz is working to get back to half guard.
Blitz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Blitz with the active half guard here but Dinosaur passes nicely into side control.
Blitz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dinosaur is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Blitz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Blitz tries to escape but Dinosaur has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Blitz just trying to survive but Dinosaur is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blitz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dinosaur controls the position.
Blitz rolls, trying to escape but Dinosaur keeps control of the position. #T3#
Blitz wants to control his opponent's hands but Dinosaur gets his hands free.
Dinosaur trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Blitz doesn't escape.
Dinosaur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dinosaur is not going to allow Blitz to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Dinosaur .
Blitz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dinosaur is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blitz tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinosaur really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Blitz.
Dinosaur is hanging on to Blitz's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiger Dinosaur dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dinosaur .#TD2#
Blitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dinosaur quickly recovers to half guard.
Blitz thows a huge punch but Dinosaur dodges it nicely.
Dinosaur is refusing to be controlled, as Blitz sits in half guard.
Dinosaur is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dinosaur works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Blitz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dinosaur has Blitz pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Blitz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dinosaur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blitz wants to pass the guard but Dinosaur is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Blitz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dinosaur napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2##SUB2#
Blitz swings around for an armbar but Dinosaur sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blitz's guard.#SUB2#
Blitz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinosaur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dinosaur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blitz wants to get back to his feet but Dinosaur passes into half guard.
Blitz gets full guard.#T3#
Blitz is striking off his back. Dinosaur thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Blitz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dinosaur escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dinosaur !
Dinosaur has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dinosaur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blitz tries to control Dinosaur 's body but Dinosaur pushes him off. Blitz squirms to his side and now Dinosaur has his back! #T4#
Dinosaur has the hooks in. Blitz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dinosaur slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Blitz rolls, trying to escape but Dinosaur keeps control of the position.
Dinosaur is not going to allow Blitz to sit and survive in this position.
Blitz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Blitz.
I think Blitz 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Blitz!

Jumping up and down and very excited, John Blitz waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear (Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 09, 2018
#R1##CL#
Gutierrez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Gutierrez . #BC2#
Blitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gutierrez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gutierrez sprawls well. Gutierrez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Gutierrez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blitz. Blitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Gutierrez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gutierrez looks to land a body kick but Blitz moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Blitz forces Gutierrez back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Blitz manages to break the clinch.
Gutierrez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blitz counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL2#
Blitz has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Blitz decides to pull guard.
Gutierrez wants to stand and escape but instead Blitz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Blitz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blitz chips away with some ground and pound.
Blitz landing with the ground and pound.
Blitz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gutierrez can't keep his opponent in guard - Blitz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gutierrez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blitz is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Blitz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Blitz lands with a punch from half guard.
Gutierrez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gutierrez tries to get out of the position.
Ground and pound from Blitz.
Blitz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blitz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Gutierrez is rocked!
Gutierrez tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Blitz manages to move to mount!
Oh Gutierrez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gutierrez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Blitz controlling the position easily from mount.
A big strike lands for Blitz! That's really hurt Gutierrez and he's turned his back - Blitz keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Blitz jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Blitz!
John Blitz very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: DUEL#164 Kenway vs Kinshaw     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
Blitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Blitz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Calmuschi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Blitz breaks from the clinch.
Calmuschi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Calmuschi forces Blitz back against the cage and clinches.
Calmuschi pushes Blitz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blitz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calmuschi blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Calmuschi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Blitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Calmuschi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi tries a body shot but Blitz blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blitz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Calmuschi's brow.
Calmuschi misses with a punch on the inside.
Calmuschi is working Blitz over against the cage.
Blitz misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Calmuschi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calmuschi. That's going to slow Blitz down.
Blitz with a poor takedown
and Calmuschi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1##TD#
Blitz feints and as Calmuschi raises his hands in defense, Blitz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Calmuschi wriggles free and stands up.
Calmuschi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Calmuschi misses.
Blitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi catches Blitz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blitz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Calmuschi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blitz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blitz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Calmuschi shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calmuschi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blitz is able to avoid easily.
Blitz moves out of range as Calmuschi throws a body kick.
Blitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Calmuschi lands a right hook to the body.
Calmuschi misses with a body kick.
John Blitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calmuschi defends it nicely.
Blitz goes for a double leg but Calmuschi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Calmuschi continues to drive forward.
A shot to the body from Blitz misses #CL2#
and Calmuschi counters by clinching up.
Blitz tries to break free but Calmuschi pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blitz backwards.
Calmuschi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calmuschi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blitz misses with a takedown
and Calmuschi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Calmuschi lands a really nice looking cross but Blitz seems unphased.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt - Calmuschi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Blitz backs off Calmuschi throws a huge counter combo but Blitz manages to avoid it all.
Iancu Calmuschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blitz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calmuschi keeps the fight on the outside.
Calmuschi cracks a nice hook into Blitz's ribs.
Calmuschi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blitz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blitz moves away.
Blitz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Calmuschi misses with a two punch combination.
Calmuschi throws a body punch but Blitz moves out of range.
Calmuschi throws the left hand but Blitz avoids the punch easily.
Blitz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Blitz 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Blitz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Calmuschi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blitz throws a combination that misses
and Calmuschi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blitz closes the distance and clinches up with Calmuschi, looking for a takedown. Blitz pushes Calmuschi against the cage but Calmuschi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blitz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Calmuschi counters with a head kick that drops Blitz to the mat! Blitz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Blitz is rocked!
Calmuschi drops Blitz with a straight right hand, right on the button! Calmuschi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iancu Calmuschi!
During a confident post fight interview, Iancu Calmuschi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated John Blitz had this to say: 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 07, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Magomedrasulov closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedrasulov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blitz lands a left hand.
Blitz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magomedrasulov blocks a body shot from Blitz.
Blitz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Magomedrasulov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Blitz pulls Magomedrasulov into guard.
Blitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedrasulov being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedrasulov tries to stand but Blitz is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedrasulov wants to control from the top but Blitz keeps moving. #SUB#
Blitz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedrasulov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedrasulov trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedrasulov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Blitz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Blitz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Magomedrasulov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blitz cracks Magomedrasulov with a solid left hand.
Blitz throws a big elbow that misses.
Blitz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedrasulov's head.#T3#
Blitz is in close to Magomedrasulov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blitz wants to control from the top but Magomedrasulov keeps moving.
Magomedrasulov wants to sweep but no luck.
Blitz throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Blitz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magomedrasulov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blitz with a nice head shot there.
Blitz trying to control but Magomedrasulov is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blitz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Blitz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blitz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedrasulov looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blitz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedrasulov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedrasulov keeping moving, preventing Blitz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedrasulov with a poor takedown
and Blitz counters with a left and a right that stings Magomedrasulov.
Blitz is breathing heavily.
Magomedrasulov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blitz as he avoids it easily.
John Blitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedrasulov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Blitz 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#
Blitz shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedrasulov sprawls well. He's pushed Blitz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedrasulov misses with a hook. Blitz ducked under it nicely.
Blitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedrasulov fails with a takedown attempt.
Blitz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedrasulov. Magomedrasulov gets slowly back to his feet.
Blitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedrasulov can do to turn this around?
Magomedrasulov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blitz but Blitz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blitz appears to be looking for a big counter.
John Blitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albashan Magomedrasulov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blitz instigates a clinch.
Blitz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Magomedrasulov after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedrasulov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Blitz trying to stall but Magomedrasulov improves his position. #BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magomedrasulov's waist but Magomedrasulov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blitz off to one side.
Magomedrasulov shoots in and drives through. Blitz sprawls well.
John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedrasulov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedrasulov shoots in but Blitz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedrasulov as he avoids it easily.
Magomedrasulov shoots in for a takedown but Blitz shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Magomedrasulov.
Magomedrasulov is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedrasulov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Magomedrasulov closes the distance and clinches up with Blitz, looking for a takedown. Magomedrasulov pushes Blitz against the cage but Blitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blitz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomedrasulov misses with a takedown attempt - Blitz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blitz thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedrasulov's side.
Magomedrasulov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blitz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magomedrasulov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedrasulov dives in and grabs Blitz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blitz pushes down on Magomedrasulov's head and hops out.#CL#
Blitz darts in and clinches Magomedrasulov up against the cage.
Magomedrasulov tries to stall but Blitz uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Blitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magomedrasulov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedrasulov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedrasulov tries to close the distance and clinch but Blitz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedrasulov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blitz tries to avoid it but Magomedrasulov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blitz to the ground. Blitz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blitz scores with a head kick. Magomedrasulov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Blitz drives through and clinches with Magomedrasulov against the cage. #BC2#
Magomedrasulov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Blitz closes the distance and clinches.
Blitz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magomedrasulov.
Magomedrasulov jumps guard but Blitz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Blitz works on Magomedrasulov's body with a couple of short punches.
Blitz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Albashan Magomedrasulov has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blitz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blitz can't get the takedown.
Blitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Blitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Blitz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedrasulov controls his hands.
Blitz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedrasulov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blitz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blitz lands an elbow inside that Magomedrasulov shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Blitz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albashan Magomedrasulov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedrasulov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blitz is fending him off so far but Magomedrasulov persists. Nope, Blitz circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedrasulov tries to clinch up.
Magomedrasulov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Blitz closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedrasulov jumps guard but Blitz stands there with Magomedrasulov around his waist. Magomedrasulov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magomedrasulov wants to get back to striking at distance but Blitz won't allow it.
Blitz prevents a takedown attempt there.
John Blitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albashan Magomedrasulov.
Magomedrasulov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magomedrasulov tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch.
John Blitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Blitz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedrasulov defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Magomedrasulov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magomedrasulov's waist but Magomedrasulov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blitz off to one side.
Blitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedrasulov. Magomedrasulov gets slowly back to his feet.
Blitz is looking to counter punch.
Magomedrasulov goes for a double leg but Blitz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blitz continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Blitz misses its target.#CL#
Blitz has closed the distance and engaged Magomedrasulov in a clinch.
Blitz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedrasulov.
Magomedrasulov avoids a wild elbow strike from Blitz.
Blitz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magomedrasulov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magomedrasulov fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Blitz pushes off an throws an elbow but Magomedrasulov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blitz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Magomedrasulov pulls guard.
Blitz with a nice head shot there.
Blitz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blitz scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Magomedrasulov is working an open guard so Blitz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Magomedrasulov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blitz takes a swing at Magomedrasulov's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Magomedrasulov doesn't manage to clinch there - Blitz circles away.
Blitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedrasulov is looking to clinch.
As Magomedrasulov looks to move away, Blitz throws a big counter combo but Magomedrasulov just gets out of the way.#TD#
Blitz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Magomedrasulov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedrasulov is retaining full guard.
Blitz trying to control but Magomedrasulov is working from the bottom.
Magomedrasulov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedrasulov has wrist control.
John Blitz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blitz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Blitz won't allow Magomedrasulov to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Magomedrasulov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blitz defends it easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick lands from Blitz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Blitz gets a takedown into half guard.
Albashan Magomedrasulov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedrasulov missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Blitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blitz 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Blitz!

John Blitz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry), into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 25, 2018
#R1#
Blitz shoots in for a double leg but Poohs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poohs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blitz moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Poohs misses.
Poohs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poohs looks to land a right hand but Blitz moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Poohs. No joy for Blitz on that attempt. #CL2#
Poohs gets tackled into the cage by Blitz. Blitz maintains the clinch.
Blitz misses with a body punch.
Poohs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Poohs controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Poohs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Conrad Poohs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
Poohs leaves Blitz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Poohs looks to land a right hand but Blitz moved out of range.
John Blitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Blitz closes the distance and clinches.
Blitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blitz tries to stall but Poohs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blitz takes a shot to the head.
Blitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blitz is working for takedown but Poohs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Poohs taking a breather.
Blitz tries for a takedown but Poohs manages to get underhooks.
Blitz tries to throw a body punch but Poohs avoids it by throwing Blitz back against the cage.
Come on Poohs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Blitz.
Poohs lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poohs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Blitz tries to throw a body punch but Poohs avoids it by throwing Blitz back against the cage.
Poohs misses with some punches.
Poohs working aggressively here.
Poohs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blitz backwards.
Blitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poohs has a couple of punches blocked by Blitz.
Blitz is working for takedown but Poohs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Poohs has a couple of punches blocked by Blitz.
Blitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poohs as Blitz tries to tie him up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blitz is trying to maintain a safe position but Poohs gets an underhook and turns Blitz into the cage.
Poohs blocks a body shot from Blitz.
Poohs blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Poohs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blitz is trying to pull guard but Poohs has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poohs.
Blitz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Poohs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blitz up against the cage.#BC#
Poohs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poohs is looking to slow Blitz down with leg kicks.
Poohs throws a jab when Blitz was well out of range.
Blitz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blitz staying out of range there.
Poohs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Poohs. No joy for Blitz on that attempt. #CL2#
Blitz clinches up with Poohs and pushes him back against the cage.
Blitz blocks an uppercut.
Poohs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blitz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poohs. #BC2#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blitz is looking to clinch.
Poohs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blitz.
Blitz wants to counter with a clinch but Poohs pushes him away.
Blitz throws a combination that misses
and Poohs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poohs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blitz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Poohs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poohs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poohs's waist but Poohs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blitz off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Poohs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Poohs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Blitz.
Poohs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blitz.
Poohs connects with a leg kick. Blitz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blitz is looking to clinch but Poohs is avoiding it.
Poohs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poohs loads up on a big right hand but Blitz slips the punch.#CL2#
Blitz moves into range and clinches up with Poohs.
Blitz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poohs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blitz pushes off an throws an elbow but Poohs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz blocking some punches.
Poohs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Poohs misses with a punch on the inside.
Poohs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blitz can do to turn this around?
Poohs working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poohs as Blitz tries to tie him up. #BC#
Poohs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blitz is defended easily by Poohs.
An attempted straight right counter from Poohs misses the target.
Conrad Poohs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
Blitz motions for Poohs to come forward. Blitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Blitz has managed to clinch.
Poohs blocks an elbow strike.
Blitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blitz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poohs's brow.
Blitz blocks an uppercut.
Conrad Poohs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blitz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Poohs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poohs. #BC2#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Blitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blitz misses with a left hand
and Blitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like John Blitz has been cut.
Poohs throws a head kick that misses.
Blitz scores with a head kick.
Poohs missing with a left hand there. Blitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poohs throws a leg kick but Blitz checks it.
Blitz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poohs throws out the jab.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poohs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Poohs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Blitz clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Blitz clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Poohs misses the target. #T3#
Blitz moves in looking to clinch but Poohs pushes him off.#CL2#
Blitz moves into the clinch.
Blitz trying to stall but Poohs improves his position. #BC#
Poohs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blitz misses with a combination
and Poohs counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC#
Blitz is rocked!
Blitz has his takedown stuffed
and Poohs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blitz is still on wobbly legs! Can Poohs finish him?
Blitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blitz seems to have recovered his senses.
Poohs scores with a jab. Blitz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poohs as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Blitz closes the distance and pushes Poohs back into the cage.#T4##BC#
Poohs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blitz darts in looking for a takedown but Poohs gets double underhooks and turns Blitz into the cage.
Blitz shoots in for a double leg but Poohs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blitz is breathing heavily.
Blitz tries for a takedown but Poohs circles away easily
and Blitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blitz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Poohs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Poohs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blitz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poohs finds it's way round the side to connect with Blitz's head.
Poohs circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Poohs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poohs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blitzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Poohs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blitz has his takedown stuffed
and Poohs counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Poohs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Blitz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Blitz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blitz dives in for a single leg takedown but Poohs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Poohs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blitz fails with the takedown
and Poohs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conrad Poohs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
Blitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poohs.
Poohs cracks Blitz on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Blitz falls backwards against the cage. Poohs follows up with more strikes that drop Blitz to his knees. Poohs keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Blitz! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Poohs!
Our winner, Conrad Poohs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
John Blitz spoke after the fight, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 06, 2018
#R1#
Dood misses with a shot to the body
and Blitz counters with a two punch combo.
Dood swings for the body but Blitz moves out of range.
We've been told by Blitz's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blitz moves in looking to clinch but Dood pushes him off.
Dood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blitz's waist but Blitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dood off to one side.
Blitz is looking to counter the offense by Dood and move into the clinch.#TD#
Blitz gets a takedown into half guard.
Dood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blitz is working away from the top position though.
Dood is looking for a sweep. Blitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blitz wants to get back to his feet.
Dood gets full guard.#T1#
Dood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blitz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Dood from controlling successfully.
Dood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dood wants to control from the top but Blitz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dood forces his way into half guard.
Blitz trying to hold on to Dood's head to control him but Dood postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Dood is looking for a kimura but Blitz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dood to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blitz defends it well.
Blitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dood.
Dood wants to take a breather but Blitz is having none of it.
Blitz trying to control but Dood postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dood lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Dood.
Dood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dood wants to take a breather but Blitz is having none of it. #T3#
Dood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blitz's head.
Dood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blitz's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dood looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dood passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dood looking to finish Blitz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blitz!
Blitz is squirming around, avoiding Dood's attempts to control the action.
Dood thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB2#
Dood looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dood sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Blitz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dood tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB2#
Dood goes for an armbar but Blitz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blitz.
Blitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Dood looking for a guillotine here but Blitz defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blitz postures up.
Blitz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dood on the ground.
Blitz trying to control but Dood is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blitz has managed to get both his arms back between Dood's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rad Dood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Blitz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Blitz tries for a kimura but Dood is defending well.
Dood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rad Dood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dood is looking to stall here but Blitz recovers full guard.
Dood stands up over Blitz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blitz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dood stands and throws Blitz's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Dood has hold of Blitz's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Blitz tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dood cranks the arm and Blitz screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Blitz, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rad Dood!
John Blitz spoke after the fight, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 20, 2018
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blitz.
Poohs misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Poohs misses its intended target. #CL2#
Poohs tries to keep at a distance but Blitz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poohs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Poohs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Blitz.
Blitz throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Blitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poohs throws a nice looking combination but Blitz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blitz 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.
Poohs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Blitz shoots in and bounces Poohs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blitz trying to control but Poohs is working from the bottom. #T1#
Poohs controlling Blitz's posture.
Blitz throws a big elbow that misses.
Blitz looking to pass the guard.
Blitz trying to control but Poohs is working from the bottom.
Blitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blitz with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Poohs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Blitz stands and steps away. Poohs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A big left from Poohs misses.
A combination from Poohs does no damage.
Poohs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poohs lands a glancing blow to the side of Blitz's head.
Blitz dives in for a single leg takedown but Poohs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Poohs throws a hook but Blitz avoids it easily.
Blitz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Poohs gets caught napping as Blitz dives in and scores a takedown. Poohs manages to retain guard.
Poohs is trying to control the position but Blitz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Blitz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU2#
Blitz gets to his feet. Poohs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poohs.
Poohs throws a jab when Blitz was well out of range.
Blitz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Blitz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Poohs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blitz content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Blitz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blitz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Poohs pulls Blitz in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Blitz gets to his feet. Poohs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Poohs misses with an uppercut.
Blitz slips a jab from Poohs.
Blitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poohs is fending him off so far but Blitz persists. Nope, Poohs circles away and we're back to standing.
Conrad Poohs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blitz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blitz throws a front kick that sends Poohs stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Blitz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Poohs.
Blitz tries to counter with a clinch but Poohs shakes him off and moves away.
Blitz tries to clinch
and Blitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poohs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blitz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poohs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poohs throws a right and a left that Blitz avoids nicely.
Blitz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poohs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Poohs throws a head kick but Blitz moves out of range.
Blitz tries to clinch but Poohs moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz is looking to clinch.
Poohs throws a series of punches but Blitz avoids them all with ease.
Poohs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blitz counters with a nice body kick.
Poohs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Blitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poohs misses with an uppercut
and Blitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poohs throws a combination that misses
and Blitz counters with an outside leg kick. #TD2#
Blitz drives through with a takedown into Poohs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Poohs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blitz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poohs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blitz wants to control from the top but Poohs keeps moving.
Blitz controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Blitz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blitz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Blitz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Poohs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blitz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Poohs throws a lazy right hand but Blitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conrad Poohs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poohs misses with a hook
enabling Blitz to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
A head kick by Poohs misses
and Blitz counters with a good low kick that Poohs was not able to check.
Blitz blocks a head kick by Poohs.
Blitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poohs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poohs is fending him off so far but Blitz persists. Nope, Poohs circles away and we're back to standing.
Conrad Poohs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
Poohs moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Blitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poohs. #BC#
Poohs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poohs misses the jab.
Blitz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Blitz avoids the head kick by Poohs.
Nice takedown defense from Poohs. No joy for Blitz on that attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poohs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Poohs misses with an uppercut.
Conrad Poohs is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Blitz has closed the distance and engaged Poohs in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poohs's elbow.
Poohs wants to stall.
Poohs taking a breather. #BC2#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poohs.
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 Conrad Poohs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Blitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Poohs defends well and Blitz ends up having to push Poohs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Poohs misses.
Poohs missing with a left hand there. Blitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poohs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poohs's waist but Poohs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blitz off to one side.
Poohs throws a series of punches but Blitz moves out of range.
Blitz slips under a jab.
Poohs scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poohs throws a sloppy head kick and Blitz moves out of range easily.
Blitz throws a sloppy head kick and Poohs moves out of range easily.
It looked like Poohs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blitz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Blitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Poohs quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Poohs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blitz. #SUB2#
Blitz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poohs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blitz.
Blitz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2#
Blitz decides to stand and escape the position.
Conrad Poohs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Blitz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Blitz is just content to waste time from the top position. Poohs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Blitz postures up.
Blitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blitz wants to control from the top but Poohs keeps moving.
Blitz postures up. #T3#
Poohs pulls Blitz in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blitz throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Poohs throws a sloppy head kick
and Blitz counters with an outside leg kick.
Blitz dives in for a single leg takedown but Poohs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conrad Poohs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
Blitz tries to clinch up but Poohs circles away and keeps his distance.
Blitz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blitz tries to clinch there but Poohs circles away.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poohs as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Poohs lands a head kick!
Poohs throws a poor cross that misses
and Blitz counters with a two punch combo.
Blitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Poohs throws a head kick that misses.
Blitz slips under a jab from Poohs.
Poohs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blitz moves in looking to clinch but Poohs pushes him off.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

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 Conrad Poohs.
I think Poohs 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Blitz!

John Blitz gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 06, 2018
#R1#
Khamedd doesn't manage to clinch there - Blitz circles away.
Blitz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Khamedd.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khamedd sprawls well. Khamedd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Khamedd shoots in but no luck this time.
Khamedd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blitz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blitz stuffs the takedown.
Khamedd tries to clinch
and Blitz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khamedd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blitz counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Khamedd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamedd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blitz as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Khamedd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Blitz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khamedd, pushing him back against the cage.
Khamedd tries to score a body lock takedown but Blitz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Blitz takes the fight into the clinch.
Khamedd looking to stall.
Khamedd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blitz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khamedd tries for a takedown but Blitz manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Khamedd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blitz is defending well.
Blitz working Khamedd over with knees to the body.
Khamedd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blitz pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Blitz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Khamedd throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khamedd wants to clinch up but Blitz keeps it at a distance.
Khamedd misses with a takedown
and Blitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Khamedd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blitz can pounce on him. #TD2#
Blitz looking to score a takedown here. Khamedd is defending well but Blitz drives through and ends up in Khamedd's guard.#T3#
Blitz throws a big right hand that misses.
Blitz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blitz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Khamedd has wrist control.#SUB2#
Blitz drops back looking for a leg! Khamedd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khamedd manages to kick Blitz off! Blitz jumps back into Khamedd's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blitz stops Khamedd from standing up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES#
Khamedd has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Blitz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Blitz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khamedd uses from the top position.
Khamedd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khamedd throws a strike but Blitz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Blitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Khamedd scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Khamedd tries to sprawl but Blitz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Khamedd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Blitz stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Blitz dominated that round.
That's time! Khamedd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt - Khamedd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Blitz takes the fight into the clinch.
Khamedd wants a takedown. #BC2#
Blitz manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Blitz has closed the distance and engaged Khamedd in a clinch.
Blitz working Khamedd over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khamedd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blitz after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Khamedd's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Blitz manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Blitz moves into range and clinches up with Khamedd.#T1##BC2#
Blitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Blitz drives through and clinches with Khamedd against the cage. #BC2#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Blitz moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Blitz manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Blitz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blitz obliges.
Blitz is stalling here.
Blitz is pressed up against the cage. Khamedd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blitz down to the mat. Blitz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Khamedd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamedd misses with a takedown attempt - Blitz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Blitz moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Khamedd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blitz is defending well.
Blitz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blitz presses Khamedd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blitz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Blitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Khamedd manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blitz on his heels. He'll look to pass Blitz's guard now, I'm sure.
Khamedd is looking to work some ground and pound but Blitz has wrist control.
Blitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khamedd manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Blitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Khamedd has wrist control.
Khamedd wants to stand up but Blitz is controlling him.
Khamedd 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.#SU2#
Blitz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Khamedd, up you get! #T3#
Blitz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khamedd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Blitz gets a clinch.
Blitz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blitz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC2#
Khamedd is rocked!
Blitz scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Khamedd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Blitz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Khamedd can't fight it off and eventually Blitz manages to take the fight to the floor. Khamedd looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blitz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khamedd controlling Blitz's posture.
Khamedd wants to stand up but Blitz is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blitz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Blitz stands and steps away. Khamedd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Blitz clinches up with Khamedd and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice elbow from Blitz.
Blitz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Blitz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blitz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blitz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES2#
Blitz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Khamedd has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Khamedd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clinched against the cage, Blitz lands a big elbow that drops Khamedd! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Khamedd is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Blitz!
John Blitz gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: GC 196     
Date:   Mar 09, 2018
#R1#
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buchanan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buchanan throws the left hand but Blitz avoids the punch easily.
Buchanan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blitz 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.
Buchanan throws a shot from downtown. Blitz moves away and avoids it.
Buchanan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blitz throws a counter combo.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt - Buchanan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blitz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buchanan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Blitz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buchanan's half 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.
Buchanan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Buchanan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blitz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Buchanan actively working from the bottom here.
Buchanan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blitz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Buchanan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Blitz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Buchanan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blitz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Buchanan.
Buchanan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Buchanan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buchanan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Buchanan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Buchanan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blitz defends it easily.#SUB#
Buchanan has his foot on Blitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blitz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Buchanan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blitz passes into half guard. #T2#
Blitz is looking to advance position but Buchanan won't allow it.
Blitz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blitz prevents Buchanan from improving his position.#SUB2#
Blitz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Buchanan actively working from the bottom here.
Buchanan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blitz scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Buchanan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Buchanan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Buchanan actively working from the bottom here.
Blitz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Buchanan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Blitz wants to work for an arm triangle but Buchanan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blitz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Buchanan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blitz pulls his head out easily.
Blitz wants to take a breather but Buchanan is having none of it. #SUB#
Buchanan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Buchanan looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blitz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blitz works his way into side control.
Buchanan tries to buck Blitz off but Blitz is having none of it.
Blitz is chipping away with strikes.
Buchanan sneaks back into half guard.
Blitz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Buchanan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Buchanan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Buchanan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buchanan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Blitz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Buchanan misses with an uppercut. Blitz saw that one coming.
Buchanan misses with a wild body shot.
Buchanan misses with a straight left.
Buchanan connects with a right hand. Blitz shakes it off.#TD2#
Blitz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Buchanan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Buchanan prevents Blitz from improving position. #SUB2#
Blitz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buchanan, who protects the arm well.
Buchanan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blitz off and has taken his back!
Blitz covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Blitz just trying to survive but Buchanan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blitz covering up well under a series of strikes from Buchanan.
Buchanan is punishing Blitz with some ground and pound.
Blitz trying to control the hands but Buchanan breaks the grip. #T1#
Blitz tries to break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Buchanan.
Buchanan missing with strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Buchanan manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Buchanan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Buchanan 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.
Buchanan gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Buchanan connects with a big shot to the side of Blitz's head.
Buchanan scores with strikes from the back. #ROC#
Blitz is rocked!#ES2#
Blitz manages to stand up with Buchanan still on his back. Eventually Buchanan drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Blitz is still on wobbly legs! Can Buchanan finish him?
Ross Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buchanan scores with a push kick.
Blitz seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buchanan.#T2#
Buchanan misses with a combination
and Blitz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Buchanan throws a solid leg kick but Blitz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buchanan.
Buchanan throws a head kick that misses.
Buchanan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blitz counters with a series of strikes. Buchanan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Buchanan throws a head kick but Blitz moves out of range.
Buchanan misses with a low kick.
Blitz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Buchanan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buchanan throws a one two combo.
Buchanan slaps away a takedown attempt from Blitz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buchanan looks to land a right hand but Blitz moved out of range.
Blitz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buchanan.
Nice body kick from Buchanan.
Blitz checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Buchanan misses with a wild combination.
Blitz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buchanan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ross Buchanan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Buchanan.
A head kick misses from Blitz.
Blitz dives in and grabs Buchanan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buchanan pushes down on Blitz's head and hops out.
Buchanan misses with an uppercut
and Blitz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Buchanan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buchanan is looking to score with low kicks.
Despite the aggression on Blitz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Buchanan throws a head kick that misses.
Blitz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buchanan scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Blitz has closed the distance and engaged Buchanan in a clinch.
Buchanan lands with a light punch inside.
Buchanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Blitz controls his hands.
Blitz jumps guard but Buchanan stands there with Blitz around his waist. Blitz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ross Buchanan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.#T4#
Blitz blocks a body shot from Buchanan.
Blitz tries to stall but Buchanan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buchanan avoiding damage as Blitz throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Buchanan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Blitz blocks a body shot from Buchanan.
Blitz trying to stall but Buchanan improves his position.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blitz's elbow.
Blitz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buchanan smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blitz or perhaps it was just good defense by Buchanan, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Buchanan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Buchanan misses the target.
Blitz throws a counter combo.
Blitz shoots in for a double leg but Buchanan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buchanan is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Buchanan dominated that second round.
That's time! Buchanan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Buchanan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buchanan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Buchanan. Those never looked like landing.
Buchanan throws a sloppy head kick
and Blitz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Buchanan misses with a kick to the body.
Ross Buchanan is winning the standup battle so far.
Blitz slips a straight right by Buchanan.
Blitz unleashes a big counter combination but Buchanan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Buchanan lands with an overhand left.
Buchanan misses with an uppercut
and Blitz counters with a three punch combo that has Buchanan backing up. Buchanan nods at Blitz to acknowledge the strikes.
Buchanan lands with a hook. Blitz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Blitz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blitz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buchanan.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buchanan works on Blitz's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan managing to block the knees to the body from Blitz.
Buchanan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Blitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buchanan has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Blitz. #T1##TD2#
Blitz successfully pulls guard.
Buchanan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blitz has Buchanan pulled in close to control his posture.
Buchanan advances position into side control!
Buchanan throws a strike aimed at the side of Blitz's head but Blitz avoids it well.
Buchanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blitz can do to turn this around?
Buchanan working the ground and pound from side control.
Buchanan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blitz parries the strikes from Buchanan easily there. Buchanan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blitz to escape.
Buchanan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Buchanan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Buchanan looks up at the clock and then as Blitz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Buchanan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ross Buchanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buchanan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Buchanan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blitz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Blitz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Buchanan working the head and body with strikes.
Buchanan lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchanan grinds an elbow into Blitz's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan scores with punches from side control.
Blitz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Buchanan.
Buchanan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Blitz is trying to improve his position.
Blitz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Buchanan is trying to ground and pound but Blitz uses the momentary lack of control by Buchanan to regain half guard. #T3#
Blitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Buchanan working over Blitz with some ground and pound. Blitz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buchanan.
Buchanan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buchanan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blitz works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES2#
Blitz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Buchanan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Buchanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan can't find room to land a body shot as Blitz controls the action.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan scores with a shot to the side of Blitz's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.
Blitz blocks an uppercut. #T4##BC2#
Blitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buchanan pushes Blitz away with a front kick.
Buchanan misses with a head kick.
Buchanan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blitz counters with a series of strikes. Buchanan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan is looking to score with low kicks.
Buchanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blitz thinks about the counter body kick.
Blitz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blitz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buchanan looks to land a combination but Blitz avoids it well.
Blitz dives in for a single leg takedown but Buchanan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buchanan scores with the left hand. Blitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Buchanan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Buchanan throws a leg kick
and Blitz counters with a two punch combo.
Buchanan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Blitz moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Buchanan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buchanan 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Buchanan!

A very excited looking Ross Buchanan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 05, 2018
#R1#
Blitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinakamalupet's waist but Pinakamalupet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blitz off to one side. #CL#
Pinakamalupet closes the distance and pushes Blitz back into the cage.#TD2#
Blitz successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinakamalupet is one step ahead there. #SU#
Pinakamalupet gets to his feet - Blitz follows without any prompting.
Pinakamalupet connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinakamalupet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pinakamalupet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blitz dives in for a single leg takedown but Pinakamalupet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinakamalupet dips to his left and cracks Blitz with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick from Pinakamalupet misses.
Blitz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blitz darts in looking for a takedown but Pinakamalupet gets double underhooks and turns Blitz into the cage. #CL#
Pinakamalupet darts in and clinches Blitz up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinakamalupet is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##BC2#
Blitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blitz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pinakamalupet tries to clinch but Blitz moves out of range.
Pinakamalupet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blitz shoots for a takedown but Pinakamalupet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Pinakamalupet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blitz.
Pinakamalupet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blitz doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinakamalupet circles away.
Pinakamalupet throws out a loose jab but Blitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blitz tries to clinch up.
Blitz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pinakamalupet pinned against the cage. Pinakamalupet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pinakamalupet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blitz.
Pinakamalupet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinakamalupet fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Blitz has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Blitz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pinakamalupet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blitz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blitz stalling. #TD2#
Blitz drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Pinakamalupet stands up from Blitz's guard - Pinakamalupet perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pinakamalupet misses with a head kick.
Blitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pinakamalupet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinakamalupet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blitz slips under a jab.
Blitz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pinakamalupet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinakamalupet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blitz is defended easily by Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet wants to clinch up but Blitz keeps it at a distance.
Blitz shoots for a takedown but Pinakamalupet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blitz avoids a punch combination nicely. #KD#
Pinakamalupet lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Blitz sprawling to the canvas. Pinakamalupet follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Blitz hang on? #ROC#
Blitz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like John Blitz has been cut.
Pinakamalupet is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Blitz manages to get to full guard.
Blitz is still in real trouble! Can Pinakamalupet finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blitz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blitz seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Pinakamalupet stands up from Blitz's guard - Pinakamalupet perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Pinakamalupet moves into the clinch.#T4#
Blitz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pinakamalupet's efforts to push away.
Pinakamalupet dodges an elbow strike from Blitz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blitz is looking to control Pinakamalupet's arms but Pinakamalupet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blitz has his back to the cage.
Blitz is trying to drag Pinakamalupet to the mat but Pinakamalupet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pinakamalupet working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Pinakamalupet manages to break the clinch.
Pinakamalupet really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Blitz shoots in looking for a takedown but Pinakamalupet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blitz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blitz moves out of range as Pinakamalupet strikes.
Pinakamalupet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Blitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinakamalupet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepeng Pinakamalupet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Blitz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Blitz walks into a straight right hand from Pinakamalupet.
Blitz dives in for a single leg takedown but Pinakamalupet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pinakamalupet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pinakamalupet thumps Blitz with a low kick.
John Blitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Blitz clinches up with Pinakamalupet and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blitz tries to pull guard but Pinakamalupet won't allow it.
Blitz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
Pinakamalupet can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Blitz breaks from the clinch.
Pinakamalupet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pinakamalupet as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinakamalupet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blitz.#CL#
Pinakamalupet closes the distance and clinches.
Pinakamalupet is trying to break free.#BC2#
Blitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinakamalupet scores with a sloppy right hand. Blitz should have avoided that one. #T1#
Pinakamalupet swinging wildly here.
Pinakamalupet throws a sloppy head kick and Blitz moves out of range easily.
Pinakamalupet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinakamalupet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blitz is trying to counter with his kicks.
Blitz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pinakamalupet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blitz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blitz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pinakamalupet tries to avoid it but Blitz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pinakamalupet to the ground. Pinakamalupet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pinakamalupet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinakamalupet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pinakamalupet.
Blitz scores with the left hand. Pinakamalupet knows he should have avoided that one.
Pinakamalupet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Blitz darts in and clinches Pinakamalupet up against the cage.#T2#
Blitz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blitz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinakamalupet blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Pinakamalupet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Blitz clinches with his opponent.
Pinakamalupet tries to circle away but Blitz has him pinned against the cage.
Blitz has Pinakamalupet pressed against the cage, preventing Pinakamalupet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pinakamalupet tries to break the clinch but Blitz is controlling the position.
Blitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pinakamalupet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blitz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pinakamalupet letting Blitz take a breather here.
Blitz looking to stall.
Blitz lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Pinakamalupet is trying to break the clinch but Blitz is controlling him.#BC#
Pinakamalupet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinakamalupet misses with a few strikes there.
Pinakamalupet works the jab nicely.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blitz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blitz tries to clinch but Pinakamalupet moves out of range.
Pinakamalupet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Blitz moves into the clinch.
Blitz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pinakamalupet working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Blitz manages to break the clinch.
Pinakamalupet misses with an uppercut. Blitz saw that one coming.
Blitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Blitz has managed to clinch. #T4##BC2#
Blitz breaks from the clinch.
Blitz checks a leg kick.
Pinakamalupet throws a leg kick but Blitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Pinakamalupet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinakamalupet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Pinakamalupet misses. #CL2#
Blitz gets a clinch.
Blitz prevents Pinakamalupet from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Blitz.
Blitz is working for takedown but Pinakamalupet is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blitz is looking for a takedown.
Pinakamalupet is trying to force a seperation but Blitz has the dominant position.
Pinakamalupet wants to get back to striking at distance but Blitz won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepeng Pinakamalupet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Blitz's cut.
That's time! Pinakamalupet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Blitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pinakamalupet but Pinakamalupet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blitz shoots in for a double leg but Pinakamalupet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Blitz clinches with his opponent.
Blitz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinakamalupet is trying to push Blitz away but Blitz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch.
Pinakamalupet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blitz's sensitive parts.
Pinakamalupet keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Pinakamalupet gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Blitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinakamalupet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pinakamalupet is fending him off so far but Blitz persists. Nope, Pinakamalupet circles away and we're back to standing.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
Blitz dodges the punch combination from Pinakamalupet.
Blitz throws a counter combo.
Pinakamalupet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Pinakamalupet and sends Blitz crashing to the mat! Pinakamalupet follows him down to the mat - Blitz regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #T1#
Blitz manages to get to full guard.
Pinakamalupet is looking to stand up but Blitz won't let him. #SU#
Pinakamalupet gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blitz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinakamalupet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
That has opened up John Blitz's cut even more.
Pinakamalupet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pinakamalupet wants it to stay on the feet.
Pinakamalupet is looking to counter the offense by Blitz and move into the clinch.
Pinakamalupet throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Blitz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pinakamalupet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blitz can do to turn this around?
Blitz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinakamalupet manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blitz's best efforts.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinakamalupet punching from the bottom. #T2##ES#
Pinakamalupet manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blitz avoids the body shot from Pinakamalupet.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinakamalupet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pinakamalupet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pinakamalupet throws a leg kick but Blitz checks it.
Pinakamalupet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pinakamalupet gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Blitz counters with a takedown into side control.
Pinakamalupet struggling a bit here.
Pinakamalupet is not content to let Blitz control the position.
Pinakamalupet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pinakamalupet is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Blitz tries to move to mount but Pinakamalupet blocks the move with his legs.
Blitz lands a few punches from side control.
Pinakamalupet is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blitz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pinakamalupet regains half guard.
Blitz works his way into full mount!
John Blitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Blitz has control of Pinakamalupet's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pinakamalupet regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T4#
Pinakamalupet tries to lock up and control but Blitz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blitz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Blitz is working for a guillotine from mount but Pinakamalupet frees his head quite easily.
Blitz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pinakamalupet hang on?
Blitz thowing shots but they're missing.
Pinakamalupet wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Blitz.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blitz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pinakamalupet can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepeng Pinakamalupet!

Pepeng Pinakamalupet took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I would like to Thank my Sponsors Vikai Gear and Aspire clothing. Thank you Guys! Looking forward for a good shot again.'.
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 30, 2018
#R1#
Blitz blocks a leg kick.
Vasara pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Blitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blitz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blitz controlling the pace. #SU2#
Blitz escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Blitz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vasara, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Blitz pulls guard.
Blitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vasara manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Blitz working some strikes from top position.#T1##SU2#
Blitz stands up from Vasara's guard - Blitz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vasara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Blitz moves into range and clinches up with Vasara.
Blitz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vasara is breathing heavily.
Blitz lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasara backwards. #TD2#
Blitz has hold of one of Vasara's legs. Vasara is fighting the takedown attempt but Blitz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vasara is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Blitz dives into side control. #REVR#
Blitz slows the pace down. #SU2#
Blitz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Blitz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vasara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!#SU2#
Blitz stands up and beckons Vasara to his feet.
Blitz's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blitz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2##CL2#
Blitz moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Blitz.
Vasara takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Sami Vasara has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blitz.
Blitz is leaning against Vasara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blitz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vasara up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blitz.
Blitz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Blitz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blitz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blitz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC2#
Vasara is rocked!#T3#
Blitz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Vasara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Blitz has isolated one of Vasara's arms. Vasara looking to fight him off but Blitz twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Blitz!
After the big win, John Blitz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 16, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Blitz pushes Spar up against the cage in a clinch.
Blitz blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Blitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spar throws out a loose jab but Blitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blitz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Spar counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Blitz pulls guard successfully.
Spar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz is trying to keep Spar in close. #T1#
Spar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blitz is proving hard to escape from.
Spar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Blitz rushes Spar and presses him up against the cage.
Blitz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spar to keep the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Spar.
Spar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blitzs head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blitz obliges.
Blitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spar lands with a right to the head.
Spar lands with a short shot to the head.
Spar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Spar.
A shot in the inside from Spar.
Blitz's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blitz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blitz looking to slow down the pace here.
Spar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blitz's elbow. #T2#
Spar lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spar scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Blitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Spar - just one landing. #ROC#
Blitz is rocked!
Blitz throws a front kick aimed at Spar's knee but Spar avoids it well.
Spar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blitz is still on wobbly legs! Can Spar finish him?
Spar throws a hook to the side of Blitz's head but Blitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blitz avoids the body shot from Spar.
Boxing Spar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Spar darts in and clinches Blitz up against the cage.
Blitz seems to have recovered his senses.
Blitz avoids the elbow strike from Spar, against the cage.
Blitz goes for a takedown attempt but Spar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boxing Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.#TD2#
Blitz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spar's guard.
Spar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spar wants to sweep here but Blitz controlling him for the moment.
Spar wants to stand but Blitz is controlling the position. #T3#
Blitz wants to control from the top but Spar keeps moving.
Spar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blitz wants to control from the top but Spar keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John Blitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitz shoots in for a double leg but Spar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spar.
No luck for Blitz with that takedown attempt. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blitz's head.#CUT#
It looks like John Blitz has been cut.
Blitz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spar sprawls well. Spar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Spar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blitz under the eye.
Blitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Blitz clinches.
Spar tries to throw a body punch but Blitz avoids it by throwing Spar back against the cage.
Spar misses with an elbow over the top.
Spar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spar lands with a short shot to the head.
Spar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blitz blocks a body shot from Spar.
Spar lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boxing Spar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Blitz'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#
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Spar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blitz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blitz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spar. That did some damage!#CL2#
Spar tries to keep at a distance but Blitz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blitz fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Spar - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spar.
Blitz prevents a body shot from Spar.
Nice body punch from Spar - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Spar.
Spar managing to block the knees to the body from Blitz.
Blitz jumps guard but Spar stands there with Blitz around his waist. Blitz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boxing Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
Blitz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar lands a left hand.
Spar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spar lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blitz backwards.
Spar lands a right hand. #T1#
Spar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blitz backwards.
Blitz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spar throws a punch but it's blocked by Blitz.
Spar lands a left hand.
Spar misses with a punch to the body.
Spar looking to slow down the pace here.
Blitz is trying to stall.
Spar stalling.
Spar misses with a punch to the body.
Spar swings wildly with an uppercut but Blitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spar tries a body shot but Blitz blocks it.
Spar digs a right hand into Blitz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blitz's gas tank.
Blitz looking to stall.
Spar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blitz tries a body shot but Spar blocks it.
Spar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blitz can do to turn this around?
Spar misses with a body punch.
Spar scores with a shot to the side of Blitz's head.
Blitz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blitz is breathing heavily.
Spar lands a right hand.
Spar misses with a punch to the body.
Blitz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Spar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blitz backwards.
Blitz jumps guard but Spar stands there with Blitz around his waist. Blitz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blitz backwards.
Spar lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxing Spar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spar lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spar.
Nice body punch from Spar.
Spar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Blitz to his knees! Spar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boxing Spar!
Boxing Spar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
John Blitz spoke after the fight, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 29, 2017
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blitz.
Raoul Clavette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitz tries for a takedown but Clavette sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Blitz drives through and clinches with Clavette against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blitz taking a breather.
Blitz looking to stall. #TD#
Clavette jumps into guard, dragging Blitz to the mat. #SUB#
Blitz throws a sloppy strike and Clavette has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Blitz is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Clavette!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raoul Clavette!
The defeated John Blitz had this to say: 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 03, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Blitz (ranked 4180 p4p, 356 weight class) and Kyro Costa (ranked 6879 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyro Costa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.




175 cm
26 yrs
160 lbs



178 cm
25 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; John Blitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kyro Costa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Blitz has Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blitz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Costa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blitz just stands there and leans against the cage.

Blitz decides to pull guard.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Blitz is retaining full guard.
Costa trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
Blitz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Costa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blitz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Blitz is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitz wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.

Blitz is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.
Blitz is trying to control but can't.
Blitz is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Costa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Costa's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blitz (4) vs (0) Costa
Costa wants to escape the position.

Blitz tightening his grip on Costa, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blitz is hanging on to Costa's back as he tries to escape.
Costa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blitz's guard. Nice work there by Costa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blitz (4) vs (2) Costa
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Blitz is retaining full guard.
Costa trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Costa trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
Costa postures up.
Blitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blitz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is adopting a defensive guard.
Costa trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
Blitz keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Costa passes Blitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Costa is trying to control. Blitz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blitz wants to get back to full guard.

Costa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blitz trying to control from the bottom.
Costa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Costa wants to work for an arm triangle but Blitz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blitz is doing well to control the position and prevent Costa from advancing to side control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is trying to get back to full guard.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Blitz defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Costa seems to be working for a kimura but Blitz defends the submission attempt.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Blitz defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Costa is looking for a kimura here.
Blitz is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blitz is trying to control but can't.
Blitz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blitz.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Blitz is keeping the position.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Blitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
Blitz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Costa has gone for a leg lock! Blitz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Costa's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blitz (6) vs (2) Costa

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Costa wants to sweep here but Blitz controlling him for the moment.

Costa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blitz uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blitz (9) vs (2) Costa
Blitz takes a little break here. Costa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Costa is looking for a sweep.
Costa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Blitz tries for a kimura but Costa is defending well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Costa manages to get back to half guard.

Blitz seems to be working for a kimura but Costa defends the submission attempt.
Costa wants to get back to full guard.
Blitz trying to pass the guard but Costa defending well.
Costa wants to get back to full guard.
Costa is not content to let Blitz control the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to get to full guard but Blitz has control of the leg.
Blitz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Costa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Costa is defending against the submission attempts here by Blitz.
Costa manages to get to full guard.
Blitz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Costa's guard.
Costa is looking to improve his position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blitz wants to pass to mount but Costa is defending the position.

Blitz is looking for a kimura but Costa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blitz to get the leverage.
Costa wants to improve his position but Blitz is controlling well.
Blitz wants to control but Costa is keeping him busy.
Costa wants to control but Blitz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blitz trying to control from half guard but Costa is working away.
Costa is trying to maintain the position but Blitz is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Blitz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Costa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Blitz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Blitz!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blitz (12) vs (2) Costa
Costa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blitz off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blitz (12) vs (6) Costa

Blitz won't enjoy being in this position. Costa looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Blitz is tapping - it's over boys! Costa picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyro Costa!
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lickson Lacie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Blitz (ranked 4034 p4p, 364 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.




165 cm
18 yrs
136 lbs



175 cm
26 yrs
160 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lickson Lacie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Blitz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lacie fails with the takedown

and Blitz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blitz.

Blitz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lacie (0) vs (2) Blitz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blitz content to stall in guard here.
Blitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lacie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blitz defends it easily.
Lacie wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lacie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lacie (2) vs (2) Blitz
Blitz has control of Lacie's left arm, preventing Lacie from doing any damage.
Lacie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blitz is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lacie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blitz pulls Lacie in to control the position.
Lacie passes Blitz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blitz tries to roll over but Lacie keeps him under control.
Lacie wants to pass the guard but Blitz is defending well.
Blitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lacie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blitz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lacie trying to advance position but Blitz counters by regaining guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacie wants to control from the top but Blitz keeps moving.
Lacie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blitz is keeping the position for now.
Blitz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blitz seems keen to control Lacie's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacie looking to pass the guard.
Blitz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blitz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lacie wants to control from the top but Blitz keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacie stopping the sweep attempt from Blitz.
Lacie wants to pass the guard but Blitz is keeping the position.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Lacie from controlling successfully.
Lacie is pushing down on Blitz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blitz is fighting to maintain full guard but Lacie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blitz controlling the position for now.
Blitz won't allow Lacie to pass to mount.

Blitz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lacie pulls his head out easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is refusing to be controlled, as Lacie sits in half guard.
Blitz won't allow Lacie to pass to mount.
Lacie is working hard here to advance position.
Blitz is controlling Lacie's trapped leg to prevent Lacie from advancing to side control.
Lacie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blitz is looking to improve his position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lacie is looking to advance position but Blitz won't allow it.
Lacie is looking to pass Blitz's guard but actually Blitz recovers to full guard.
Lacie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lacie trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is pulling down on Lacie's head. It's preventing any offense from Lacie, at least for the moment.
Lacie wants to pass the guard but Blitz is keeping the position.
Blitz pulls Lacie in to control the position.
Blitz keeping full guard, as Lacie tries to pass.
Blitz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lacie wants to pass the guard but Blitz is keeping the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lacie slips nicely into half guard.
Lacie trying to control the action but Blitz is working from the bottom.

Blitz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lacie pulls his head out easily.
Lacie prevents Blitz from improving his position.
Lacie is trying to control the action in half guard but Blitz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blitz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lacie wants to control from the top but Blitz keeps moving.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lacie tries to free his leg and advance position but Blitz is retaining full guard.
Lacie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blitz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lacie (2) vs (4) Blitz
Blitz wants to pass the guard but Lacie is keeping the position.
Blitz stands and throws Lacie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lacie (2) vs (7) Blitz
Blitz taking a breather here.

Blitz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lacie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lacie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Blitz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lacie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lacie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blitz trying to mount his opponent but Lacie defends it.

Blitz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lacie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Blitz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blitz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lacie wants to sweep here but Blitz controlling him for the moment.
Lacie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lacie (4) vs (7) Blitz

Lacie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blitz is pulling down on Lacie's head. It's preventing any offense from Lacie, at least for the moment.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lacie wants to control from the top but Blitz keeps moving.
Lacie won't allow Blitz to sweep him here.
Lacie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blitz is keeping the position for now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Blitz working for a triangle but Lacie defends it easily.
Lacie trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
Lacie passes into half guard.

Lacie is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Blitz to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lacie passes Blitz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lacie wants to control but Blitz is keeping him busy.
Blitz tries to get to full guard but Lacie has control of the leg.
Blitz is not content to let Lacie control the position.
Blitz is controlling Lacie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lacie trying to pass the guard but Blitz defending well.
Blitz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blitz wins on points by 7 to 4.
John Blitz very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Angelo Suarez (ranked 6791 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Blitz (ranked 4019 p4p, 360 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!




174 cm
25 yrs
162 lbs



175 cm
26 yrs
160 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Angelo Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Blitz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Suarez feints and as Blitz raises his hands in defense, Suarez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (0) Blitz
Suarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blitz's guard.
Blitz is in trouble now - Suarez has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (5) vs (0) Blitz
Suarez is stalling here but it's allowed Blitz to get half guard.
Suarez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Blitz reverses the position - he's now on top in Suarez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (5) vs (2) Blitz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Blitz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suarez gets back to full guard.
Blitz stays in close to Suarez's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Blitz wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blitz is one step ahead there.
Suarez looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Suarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blitz stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Suarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blitz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (7) vs (2) Blitz
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suarez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blitz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (7) vs (4) Blitz
Blitz pushes down on Suarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Blitz seems to be working for a kimura but Suarez defends the submission attempt.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard but Blitz has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (7) vs (7) Blitz

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitz trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Blitz has hold of Suarez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Suarez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Blitz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Blitz isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Suarez gets full guard.
Blitz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (7) vs (10) Blitz

Blitz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Suarez regains half guard.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Suarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Blitz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Blitz is controlling well.
Suarez is in trouble now - Blitz has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (7) vs (13) Blitz
Suarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suarez tries to get out of the position.
Suarez is squirming around, avoiding Blitz's attempts to control the action.
Suarez can't escape the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Suarez regains half guard.
Blitz wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Blitz prevents Suarez from improving his position.

Suarez looking for a kimura from the bottom but Blitz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (7) vs (16) Blitz
Blitz gets to mount! Suarez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Suarez (7) vs (18) Blitz

Blitz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Suarez working to try and regain half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blitz content just to control the position here.

Blitz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Blitz isn't that keen on the idea.

Blitz looking for a guillotine from mount but Suarez is having none of it.
Blitz tries to control but Suarez wriggling away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Blitz is working for a guillotine from mount but Suarez frees his head quite easily.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Suarez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Suarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Blitz is controlling well.
Suarez is pressing down on Blitz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blitz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (7) vs (21) Blitz

Blitz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suarez, who protects the arm well.
Blitz trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Suarez tries to buck Blitz off but Blitz is having none of it.
Blitz advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Suarez (7) vs (23) Blitz
Suarez is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Blitz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Suarez is surviving well by controlling Blitz's body position as best he can.
Blitz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Suarez regains half guard.
Suarez is looking to get back to full guard here but Blitz has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (7) vs (26) Blitz
Suarez is looking for a sweep.
Blitz tries to move to mount but Suarez blocks the move with his legs.

Blitz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suarez, who protects the arm well.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
The referee asks Blitz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Blitz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Blitz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Suarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suarez is not content to let Blitz control the position.
Suarez looks to move to half guard but instead Blitz has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Suarez (7) vs (28) Blitz

Blitz working for a guillotine from mount but Suarez is in no mood to give up.
Suarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Suarez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Blitz.
Suarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Blitz has a good base and remains in mount.

Blitz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Suarez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Suarez shrugs it off.
Suarez regains half guard.
Suarez regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Blitz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blitz wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.

Suarez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blitz escapes and throws Suarez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (7) vs (31) Blitz
Suarez is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez prevents Blitz from improving position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blitz wins on points by 31 to 7.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Blitz made sure he mentioned Mohito Fightwear (Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 25, 2017
#R1#
Blitz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A punch combination from Showtime misses.
Showtime just misses with a punch to the body.
Showtime smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Blitz closes the distance and clinches.
Blitz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Showtime lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blitz.
Blitz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Blitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Showtime misses with a combination
and Blitz counters with a low kick, right behind Showtime 's knee.
Showtime takes a swing at Blitz's ribcage but misses.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Showtime shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showtime misses with a double jab.
Showtime throws a hook but Blitz avoids it easily.
Blitz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Showtime.#CL#
Blitz takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Showtime is trying to force a seperation but Blitz has the dominant position.
Blitz keeps control of Showtime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Blitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Blitz's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blitz defending well as Showtime loads up on a big left hand.
Blitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Showtime looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Blitz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Showtime is trying to push Blitz away but Blitz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Showtime avoids a wild elbow strike from Blitz.
Blitz misses with an elbow strike.
Showtime on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blitz content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Showtime is trying to force a seperation but Blitz has the dominant position.
Blitz misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Showtime gets control of Blitz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Showtime will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Showtime has control of Blitz's left arm, preventing Blitz from doing any damage.
Showtime is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Blitz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Showtime misses with a double jab
and Blitz counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Blitz rushes Showtime and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blitz stalling.
Blitz tries a body shot but Showtime blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blitz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Blitz throws an elbow but it misses.
Showtime wants to get back to striking at distance but Blitz won't allow it.
Blitz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blitz prevents Showtime from breaking the clinch.
Blitz connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rick Showtime has been cut.
Showtime is looking to break free of the clinch but Blitz has double underhooks.
Blitz goes for a takedown attempt but Showtime pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Blitz.
Showtime wants to clinch.
Blitz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Showtime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Showtime lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blitz at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Showtime lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blitz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blitz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Showtime lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blitz backs up against the cage. #TD#
Showtime gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Showtime avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Showtime preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showtime is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Showtime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blitz lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Showtime looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blitz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Blitz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Showtime's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Showtime tries to bum rush Blitz with a series of wild strikes but Blitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blitz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Blitz drives through and clinches with Showtime against the cage.
Blitz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Showtime's defenses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Showtime takes an elbow to the temple.
Showtime lands a nice uppercut.
Blitz missing with knees to the body.
Blitz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Showtime after a bit of a struggle.
Blitz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Showtime avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blitz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Showtime to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blitz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Showtime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Blitz.
Showtime tries to pull guard but Blitz won't allow it. #TD2#
Showtime jumps guard and drags Blitz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blitz throws a strike but Showtime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showtime would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB#
Blitz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Showtime from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blitz working for a triangle but Showtime defends it easily.
Showtime wants to stand but Blitz is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blitz is controlling Showtime's posture.#SU2#
Showtime stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Blitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blitz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Showtime takes an elbow to the temple.
Showtime wants to break free but Blitz has control.
The referee calls for Blitz to work.
Blitz just leaning against Showtime, taking a breather.
Blitz gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
John Blitz has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Blitz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Showtime has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Showtime.
Blitz tries to land a knee to the head but Showtime blocks with his arms.
Blitz leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Showtime's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Blitz breaks from the clinch.
Showtime stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Showtime wants it to stay on the feet.
Showtime throws a shot from downtown. Blitz moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blitz. Showtime does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Showtime clinches. #T4#
Showtime looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blitz lands an elbow inside.
Showtime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blitz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Showtime misses with a punch to the body.
Showtime tries to circle away but Blitz has him pinned against the cage.
Blitz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Showtime up against the cage.
Blitz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blitz lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Blitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Blitz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick Showtime's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Showtime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Showtime.
Blitz keeps the fight on the outside.
Blitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Showtime tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Showtime defends well and Blitz ends up having to push Showtime into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Showtime misses with a wild combination.
Blitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Showtime.
Showtime tries to land a leg kick but Blitz saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz shoots in for a double leg but Showtime sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Showtime.
Showtime tries to counter by closing the distance.
A punch combination from Showtime misses.
Blitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Showtime defends well and Blitz ends up having to push Showtime into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Showtime misses with a takedown attempt - Blitz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Showtime. No joy for Blitz on that attempt.
As Blitz backs off Showtime throws a huge counter combo but Blitz manages to avoid it all.
Blitz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Showtime pinned against the cage. Showtime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Showtime lands a jab to Blitz's midsection.
Showtime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rick Showtime seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Showtime as Blitz shoots in.
Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitz tries to clinch up.
Showtime pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blitz back to the cage. Showtime follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Showtime misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Blitz lands with a slapping head kick.
John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Showtime lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Blitz fails with the takedown.
Showtime tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showtime tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blitz defends well and Showtime ends up having to push Blitz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Showtime tries for a takedown but Blitz circles away easily
and Blitz counters with a series of strikes. Showtime will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blitz, right into the meat.
Showtime shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blitz defends it nicely.#T3#
Blitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Showtime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Blitz counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Blitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Showtime tries to keep at a distance but Blitz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blitz has Showtime pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Showtime manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blitz trying to land knees to the body.
Blitz tries a body shot but Showtime blocks it.
Blitz keeps control of Showtime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blitz taking a breather.
John Blitz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Showtime tries to break free but Blitz pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Blitz lands an elbow inside.
Rick Showtime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blitz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blitz keeps control of Showtime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Showtime tries to break the clinch but Blitz is controlling the position.
Showtime can't break the clinch. #BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Blitz instigates a clinch.
Showtime tries to pull guard but Blitz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Showtime is trying to break the clinch but Blitz has him pressed against the cage.
Blitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick Showtime.
I think Blitz 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Blitz!

John Blitz gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 18, 2017
#R1#
Blitz tries to clinch but Venemies moves out of range.
Lalli Venemies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venemies fails with a takedown attempt.
Blitz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venemies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blitz throws a right and a left that Venemies avoids nicely.
Blitz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Venemies's head.#CL2#
Venemies has closed the distance and engaged Blitz in a clinch.
Venemies has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blitz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blitz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Venemies is defending well for now.
Blitz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Venemies blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Blitz manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Venemies is defended easily by Blitz.
John Blitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lalli Venemies.#TD2#
Venemies 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.#T1#
Blitz is trying to keep Venemies in close.
Venemies wants to control from the top but Blitz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Venemies drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blitz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Venemies has Blitz in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz trying to control but Venemies is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Venemies looking for a guillotine here but Blitz defends easily. #T2##SUB2#
Venemies is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Blitz frees his head nicely. Oh but Venemies has switched to an armbar! Blitz is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lalli Venemies!
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: HFC Fight Night 2     
Date:   Jul 26, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Fighter clinches up with Blitz and pushes him back against the cage.
Fighter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fighter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blitz looking to throw knees to the head but Fighter is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blitz missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Blitz as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fighter as Blitz tries to tie him up.
Blitz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fighter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fighter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Blitz circles away.
Fighter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Blitz's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nameless Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blitz or perhaps it was just good defense by Fighter, which made it look bad.
Blitz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Blitz.
Blitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Blitz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fighter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blitz's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blitz is defended easily by Fighter.
Fighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1##CL2#
Fighter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blitz, pushing him back against the cage.
Blitz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blitz keeps control of Fighter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Blitz. #BC#
Blitz manages to break the clinch.
Fighter connects with the punch.
Blitz staying out of range there.
Blitz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fighter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Fighter forces Blitz back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Fighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Fighter forces Blitz back against the cage and clinches.
Fighter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fighter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blitz has him pressed against the cage.
Blitz looking to slow down the pace here.#T2##BC2#
Fighter breaks the clinch.
Blitz ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Fighter moves into the clinch successfully.
Blitz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fighter can't break the clinch.
Fighter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blitz looking for a takedown.
Fighter wants to get back to striking at distance but Blitz won't allow it. #BC2#
Fighter manages to break the clinch.
Fighter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blitz's head backwards.
Blitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter.
Blitz fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Fighter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fighter.#CL2#
Fighter rushes Blitz and presses him up against the cage.
Blitz taking a breather.
Blitz tries to land a knee to the head but Fighter blocks with his arms.
Blitz trying to stall but Fighter improves his position. #T3#
Blitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fighter tries to circle away but Blitz has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blitz closes the distance and clinches up with Fighter, looking for a takedown. Blitz pushes Fighter against the cage but Fighter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fighter swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Fighter closes the distance and clinches.
Fighter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter is looking to break free of the clinch but Blitz has double underhooks. #BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch.
Fighter misses the jab.
Blitz is looking for a counter combo.
Blitz closes the distance and clinches up with Fighter, looking for a takedown. Blitz pushes Fighter against the cage but Fighter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blitz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fighter 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.
Blitz misses with a body kick.
Fighter swats away the attempt to clinch by Blitz.
Blitz fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Blitz goes for a double leg but Fighter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Fighter gets a clinch. #BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Fighter moves into range and clinches up with Blitz.
Fighter is trying to break the clinch but Blitz has him pressed against the cage.
Blitz stalling in the clinch but Fighter improves position.
Blitz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Fighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Blitz gets tackled into the cage by Fighter. Fighter maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Fighter manages to break the clinch.
Nameless Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blitz.
Blitz needs to keep his hands up - Fighter had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Blitz moves into the clinch successfully.
Blitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fighter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fighter pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Fighter breaks from the clinch.
Blitz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fighter defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nameless Fighter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Fighter swats away the attempt to clinch by Blitz.
Fighter scores with a jab. Blitz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fighter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fighter connects with the punch.
Blitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A lazy left from Fighter finds it's target.
Fighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter lands with a right hand.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fighter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fighter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fighter clobbers Blitz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blitz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Fighter has managed to clinch.
Blitz'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.
Fighter is trying to push Blitz away but Blitz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Fighter manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blitz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Blitz pushes Fighter away with a front kick.#CL2#
Fighter has Blitz up against the cage in a clinch.
Blitz scores a nice knee to the body.
Fighter wants to get back to striking at distance but Blitz won't allow it.
Blitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Blitz has Fighter pressed against the cage, preventing Fighter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blitz tries to land knees in the clinch but Fighter avoids the damage to the body.
Fighter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blitz is trying to maintain a safe position but Fighter gets an underhook and turns Blitz into the cage.#BC2#
Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Fighter.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Blitz tries to clinch but Fighter is having none of it.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fighter lands a nice shot that snaps Blitz's head back.
Fighter avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Fighter tests Blitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Fighter gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blitz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blitz effectively controlling the action here.
Fighter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blitz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fighter pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Blitz gets tackled into the cage by Fighter. Fighter maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fighter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fighter's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Blitz with that takedown attempt.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Fighter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Blitz gets tackled into the cage by Fighter. Fighter maintains the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Fighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fighter is fending him off so far but Blitz persists. Nope, Fighter circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Fighter gets a clinch.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Blitz.
Blitz misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter connects with a single shot there.
Fighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blitz tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Fighter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blitz won't allow Fighter to get back to his feet.
Blitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Blitz controls from within his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fighter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blitz wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nameless Fighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blitz tries to clinch up.
Blitz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Blitz.
Nameless Fighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Fighter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Blitz darts in and clinches Fighter up against the cage.
Fighter has had enough of the clinch but Blitz keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Fighter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fighter tries to break free but Blitz pushes him back against the cage.
Fighter tries to circle away but Blitz has him pinned against the cage.
Blitz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fighter is defending well for now.
Nameless Fighter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fighter tries to circle away but Blitz has him pinned against the cage.
Blitz tries to land a knee to the head but Fighter blocks with his arms.
Blitz trying to stall but Fighter improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz misses with a knee strike.
Blitz misses with an elbow strike.
Blitz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fighter.
Blitz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fighter blocks it with crossed arms.
Blitz prevents Fighter from breaking the clinch.
Fighter is trying to break the clinch but Blitz is controlling him.
Blitz prevents Fighter from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Blitz misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fighter keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Fighter.
Fighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fighter throws a good cross that connects.
Blitz walks into a jab.
Fighter cracks Blitz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fighter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fighter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blitz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fighter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Fighter clinches.
Blitz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Blitz is trying to stall. #BC2#
Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fighter darts in and clinches Blitz up against the cage.
Blitz misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Fighter breaks the clinch.
Fighter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Fighter drives through and clinches with Blitz against the cage. #BC2#
Fighter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
Blitz thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Fighter forces Blitz back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Blitz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Blitz is trying to keep Fighter in close.
Blitz has a closed guard, preventing Fighter from standing up. #T3##SU2#
Fighter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Blitz fails to land the takedown.
Fighter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighter's waist but Fighter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blitz off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fighter scores with a nice strike.
Fighter cracks Blitz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fighter connects with a right hand. Blitz shakes it off.
John Blitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Fighter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fighter wants to get back to striking at distance but Blitz won't allow it.
Blitz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fighter's efforts to push away.
Fighter blocks an elbow strike.#T4##BC#
Blitz breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Fighter instigates a clinch.
Blitz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blitz is working Fighter over against the cage.
Blitz slows down the pace here.
Blitz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fighter walks away with a smile on his face. Blitz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blitz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fighter to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Fighter pushes Blitz up against the cage in a clinch.
Blitz is pushing Fighter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fighter is trying to push Blitz away but Blitz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blitz can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Blitz can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Blitz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fighter is defending well.#BC2#
Fighter breaks the clinch.
Fighter lands a nice shot that snaps Blitz's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nameless Fighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fighter 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nameless Fighter!

Nameless Fighter took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: HFC 106:Sang Seok vs Scrubs     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
Blitz looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Altair tests Blitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blitz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Altair pinned against the cage. Altair gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Altair appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Altair scores with a jab.
Altair swats away the attempt to clinch by Blitz.
Altair tries to counter with a clinch but Blitz shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Anton Altair has been cut.
Blitz shoots in but Altair avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Altair is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Blitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Altair is fending him off so far but Blitz persists. Nope, Altair circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Altair. No joy for Blitz on that attempt.
Blitz slips a jab from Altair.
As Altair looks to move away, Blitz throws a big counter combo but Altair just gets out of the way.
Blitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Altair swats away the attempt to clinch by Blitz.
Altair swings for the body but Blitz moves out of range.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch but Altair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blitz wants to clinch but Altair slips to the side
and Altair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blitz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Altair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blitz tries to clinch up.#T2#
Blitz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Altair counters with a body kick.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Altair swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blitz tries to clinch there but Altair circles away.
Altair throws out a powerful jab.
Altair lands with an overhand left.
Altair stuffs the takedown attempt from Blitz. Blitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Altair's corner calls for a 1-2. Altair obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altair lands a nice looking body kick.
Blitz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altair keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Altair on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blitz misses with a straight right.
Altair tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Blitz.
Good leg kick by Altair there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
John Blitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitz is looking to clinch but Altair is avoiding it.
Blitz scores with a head kick.
Blitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Altair is fending him off so far but Blitz persists. Nope, Altair circles away and we're back to standing.
Altair misses with a straight left.
Altair swats away the attempt to clinch by Blitz.
We've been told by Blitz's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Altair scores with a nice body kick.
Blitz avoids a kick to the body.
Blitz shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Blitz ducks right into an uppercut from Altair.
Blitz looks for the body kick but Altair saw that one coming.
Altair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blitz tries to clinch but Altair moves out of range.
Altair connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blitz momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blitz is looking to clinch.
Altair takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Altair scores with a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Altair. No joy for Blitz on that attempt.
Altair connects with a looping right hand.
Blitz is looking to clinch.
Blitz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Altair dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Altair's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Altair.
Altair stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Altair wants it to stay on the feet.
Blitz is looking to clinch.
Altair paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Altair stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Blitz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blitz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz tries to clinch but Altair moves away
and Altair counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Altair. #T1#
Altair takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Altair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Altair has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Altair thumps Blitz with a low kick.
Altair throws a front kick aimed at Blitz's knee but Blitz avoids it well.
Anton Altair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Altair connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blitz scrambles back to his feet.
Altair displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blitz.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blitz is defended easily by Altair.
Altair only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blitz throws a sloppy head kick
and Altair counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Altair connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blitz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Altair scores with a push kick.
Blitz dives in for a single leg takedown but Altair sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Altair misses with a body kick.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Altair.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt.
As Blitz backs off Altair throws a huge counter combo but Blitz manages to avoid it all.
Altair fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blitz tries to clinch there but Altair circles away.
Altair lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blitz moves in looking to clinch but Altair pushes him off.#T3#
Altair lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Altair bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blitz's head.
Altair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt
and Altair counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice shot lands for Altair.
A head kick misses from Altair.
Blitz tries to clinch but Altair is having none of it.
Altair looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Altair shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Blitz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Altair sprawls well initially but Blitz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blitz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Altair to regain full guard.
Blitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blitz being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Blitz wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving.
Altair seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blitz trying to control but Altair is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Altair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Altair's cut.
That's time! Blitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Altair looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blitz goes for a double leg but Altair avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Altair continues to drive forward.
Altair looks to score with a jab to the body but Blitz is just out of range.
Altair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Blitz moves in looking to clinch but Altair pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Altair connects with a body shot.
Blitz has his takedown stuffed
and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Altair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blitz tried to counter with a leg kick but Altair avoided it.
Blitz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Altair lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blitz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Altair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Altair throws a body kick that misses.
Blitz darts in looking for a takedown but Altair gets double underhooks and turns Blitz into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blitz dives in and grabs Altair's left leg, looking for a takedown. Altair pushes down on Blitz's head and hops out.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Altair shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Altair lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Altair misses with a kick to the body.
Altair lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Blitz is rocked!
Blitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blitz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Altair uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blitz has time to react.
Oh Blitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blitz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Altair misses with an uppercut. Blitz saw that one coming.
Blitz seems to have got his legs back now.
Altair connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blitz. Blitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from Blitz. Those never looked like landing.
Blitz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blitz takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altair thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blitz if he has to take too many more of those.
Blitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Altair.
Altair connects with a single shot there.
Altair thows a body kick. Blitz tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Altair lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Altair connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid body kick from Altair.
Blitz looks for a takedown but Altair sprawls well.
Altair replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blitz blocks it well.
Blitz wants to clinch up but Altair keeps it at a distance.
Altair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blitz.
Blitz wants to clinch but Altair slips to the side
and Altair counters with a thumping low kick.
Blitz tries to clinch up.
John Blitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blitz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Blitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Altair quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Altair kicks Blitz off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blitz tries to clinch there but Altair circles away.
A head kick misses from Blitz.
Altair swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Altair connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Altair has closed the distance and engaged Blitz in a clinch.
Blitz is trying to stall. #BC#
Blitz breaks from the clinch.
Blitz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blitz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Altair only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Altair throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A thudding body kick lands there by Altair!

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Altair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Altair 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Altair!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anton Altair made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated John Blitz had this to say: 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: HFC 97:Costa vs Miller     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Franklin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blitz swivels and escapes.#CL#
Franklin moves into the clinch.#TD#
Franklin lands a takedown into guard.
Franklin throwing strikes but missing.
Blitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franklin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franklin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Franklin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses.
Franklin postures up.
Franklin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1##SUB#
Franklin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blitz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blitz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blitz! #REVB#
Franklin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blitz.
Franklin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blitz trying to control from the bottom.
Franklin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blitz taking some punishment here, with Franklin in his half guard.
Blitz gets full guard.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Franklin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Franklin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Franklin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blitz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franklin, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Franklin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blitz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Franklin is tightening it up a little... Blitz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Blitz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Blitz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Franklin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Franklin!
James Franklin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
John Blitz was interviewed post fight and said 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: HFC 94:Kriel vs Pritchard     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1#
Blitz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Blitz moves into range and clinches up with Tauer.
Blitz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tauer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blitz lands a body shot. #BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch.
Blitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tauer.
Blitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blitz tries to clinch there but Tauer circles away.
A little jabbing left from Tauer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blitz tries to clinch but Tauer moves out of range.
Blitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blitz throws a head kick that half lands.
Blitz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tauer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Tauer misses.
Tauer stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Tauer misses.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tauer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blitz walks into a jab.#T1#
Tauer missing with a left hand there. Blitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blitz misses with a low kick as Tauer jumps back.
Blitz is looking to clinch.
Tauer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tauer lands a jab to the nose.
Max Tauer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tauer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blitz misses with a takedown
and Tauer counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tauer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Tauer misses the target.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Tauer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tauer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blitz.
Blitz tries to clinch but Tauer is having none of it.
Tauer flicks out a counter leg kick but Blitz steps away.
Blitz tries to clinch up but Tauer circles away and keeps his distance.
Tauer throws a big counter head kick but Blitz avoids it with no problem.
Blitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tauer swats away the attempt to clinch by Blitz.#T2#
Blitz slips a straight right by Tauer.
Blitz tries to clinch up.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tauer but Tauer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blitz ducks under a wild hook from Tauer.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tauer sprawls well. Tauer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Tauer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blitz counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blitz is looking to clinch but Tauer is avoiding it.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Tauer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tauer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blitz counters with a good low kick that Tauer was not able to check.
Tauer misses with a straight right.
Tauer keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Blitz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Blitz moves in looking to clinch but Tauer pushes him off.
Blitz throws a sloppy head kick and Tauer moves out of range easily.
Tauer throws out a counter right but Blitz avoids it with no problem.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Max Tauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tauer connects with a body shot that sends Blitz's belly button to the back.
Blitz tries to clinch but Tauer moves out of range.
Tauer throws out a counter right but Blitz avoids it with no problem.
Blitz blocks a head kick by Tauer.
Blitz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tauer misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Tauer.
Blitz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tauer avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
A big left from Tauer misses.
Blitz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Blitz tries to clinch up but Tauer circles away and keeps his distance.
Tauer throws a head kick that misses.
Blitz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tauer avoids it really well and circles away.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch but Tauer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blitz tries to clinch but Tauer moves away
and Tauer counters with a straight right hand.
Tauer throws an overhand right that lands on Blitz's shoulder, as Blitz tries to avoid the shot.
Blitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blitz is looking to clinch.
Tauer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tauer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blitz tries to clinch but Tauer is having none of it.
Blitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Tauer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Blitz tries to clinch but Tauer is having none of it.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt
and Tauer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like John Blitz has been cut.
Tauer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tauer.
Blitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blitz wants to clinch up but Tauer keeps it at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tauer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tauer slaps away a takedown attempt from Blitz, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tauer has knocked Blitz down with a huge combo! Tauer steps away and waves a wobbly Blitz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Blitz is rocked!
Tauer 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blitz is looking to clinch.
Oh Blitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Max Tauer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tauer misses with a wild combination.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tauer's corner calls for a 1-2. Tauer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tauer misses with a hook.
Blitz throws a counter high kick but Tauer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Blitz seems to have got his legs back now.
John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blitz tries for a takedown but Tauer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Blitz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tauer, pushing him back against the cage.
Blitz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tauer leaning against his opponent.
Blitz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Tauer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blitz throws a head kick that misses.
Tauer throws a sloppy head kick and Blitz moves out of range easily.
Tauer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blitz ducks under a wild hook from Tauer.
Tauer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Tauer throws a sloppy head kick and Blitz moves out of range easily.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch but Tauer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tauer missing with a left hand there. Blitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blitz shoots in for a double leg but Tauer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tauer! But no joy.
A punch combination from Blitz misses.
Nice shot by Tauer.
Nice jab there from Tauer.
Blitz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tauer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blitz.
Tauer leaves Blitz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tauer throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
A big right from Tauer misses.
It looked like Blitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tauer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Come on Tauer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Blitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Blitz takes the fight into the clinch.
Blitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tauer's elbow.
Tauer is pressed up against the cage. Blitz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tauer down to the mat. Tauer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blitz shoots for a double leg takedown but Tauer sprawls well. He's pushed Blitz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick by Blitz misses
and Tauer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tauer lands with an overhand left.
Tauer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Tauer misses with a looping right.
Tauer looks to score with a jab to the body but Blitz is just out of range.
Blitz defending well as Tauer loads up on a big left hand.
Tauer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blitz wants to clinch
and Tauer counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blitz tries to clinch but Tauer moves out of range.
Blitz tries to clinch up but Tauer circles away and keeps his distance.
Tauer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tauer lands a really nice looking cross but Blitz seems unphased.
Blitz tries to clinch up but Tauer circles away and keeps his distance.
Tauer looks to land a right hand but Blitz moved out of range.
Donk. Tauer catches Blitz right on the button with a cross.
Blitz misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Tauer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Blitz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tauer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blitz on the side of the head.
Tauer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD2#
Tauer cracks Blitz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tauer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blitz to stand back up!
Tauer misses with a looping right.
Tauer throws a lazy right hand but Blitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch but Tauer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tauer throws a head kick but Blitz moves out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Blitz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tauer throws a right hand that misses
enabling Blitz to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blitz closes the distance but Tauer moves to the side
and Tauer counters with a left and a right... And another left! Blitz is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Tauer!
Max Tauer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: RBFC 89:Johansson vs Zorrander     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Faber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Blitz drags the fight down to the ground.
Faber looking to pass the guard.
Faber wants to control from the top but Blitz keeps moving. #ES#
Blitz kicks Faber off and gets to his feet.
We've been told by Blitz's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Blitz moves into range and clinches up with Faber.
Faber swings wildly with an uppercut but Blitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faber.
Knees to the body from Blitz.
Blitz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faber to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Blitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blitz looks for a takedown but Faber sprawls well.#T1##CL2#
Faber darts in and clinches Blitz up against the cage.#BC#
Blitz breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Faber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Faber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blitz's efforts to push away.
Faber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Faber.
Blitz trying to control the position but instead, Faber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blitz into the cage.
Faber misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Blitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Faber is fending him off so far but Blitz persists. Nope, Faber circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Blitz gets tackled into the cage by Faber. Faber maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blitz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Faber fails to land.
Blitz blocks a body shot from Faber.
Faber stalls.
Blitz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faber.
Blitz trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blitz blocking some punches.
Blitz tries to land knees in the clinch but Faber avoids the damage to the body.
Faber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faber throws a punch but it's blocked by Blitz. #BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Blitz closes the distance and clinches.
Blitz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faber stalling.
Faber is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Blitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Faber just leaning against Blitz, taking a breather.
Faber takes an elbow to the temple.
Blitz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faber effectively controlling the action here.
Faber has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blitz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch.
Faber throws an off balance right hand
and Blitz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt - Faber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blitz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faber tries to avoid it but Blitz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faber to the ground. Faber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Faber misses with an uppercut
and Blitz counters with a head kick. #CL#
Blitz moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blitz. #T4#
Blitz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!#TD#
Blitz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Faber is trying to maintain the position but Blitz is very close to passing his half guard.
Blitz is trying to control the action in half guard but Faber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Faber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blitz is just content to waste time from the top position. Faber takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Faber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blitz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Blitz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blitz.
Blitz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Faber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faber swings wildly with an uppercut but Blitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faber stalls.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like John Blitz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz misses with a punch to the body.
Faber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Blitz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
John Blitz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blitz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blitz.
Faber stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Faber tries to stall but Blitz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blitz prevents it.
Faber swings wildly with an uppercut but Blitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blitz can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Blitz.
Blitz jumps guard but Faber turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blitz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faber avoids it.#BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Blitz rushes Faber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Faber scores with a shoulder strike.
Blitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faber can do to turn this around?
Blitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faber pushes Blitz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blitz as Faber tries to tie him up.
Blitz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Faber is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch. #T2##CL#
Blitz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Faber, pushing him back against the cage.
Blitz lands an elbow just above Faber 's eye.
Blitz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faber blocks it with crossed arms.
Faber prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blitz missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Blitz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Faber on his heels. He'll look to pass Faber's guard now, I'm sure.
Faber controls Blitz momentarily but Blitz frees himself. #SU#
Blitz stands up and waves to Faber to follow him.
Blitz tries for a takedown but Faber circles away easily#CL2#
and Faber counters by clinching up.
Blitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Faber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faber tries to stall but Blitz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blitz has Faber pressed against the cage.
Blitz missing with knees to the body.
Faber letting Blitz take a breather here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blitz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Blitz pulls guard.
Faber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blitz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Blitz wants to stand and escape but Faber is having none of it.
Faber works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Faber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Faber passes into side control, despite Blitz's attempt to control the position.
Faber controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Blitz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Blitz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Blitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blitz tries to pull guard but Faber forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faber trying to stall but Blitz improves his position.
Blitz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Faber.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faber slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Blitz breaks from the clinch.
Blitz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Faber counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Faber.
Faber has Blitz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blitz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Blitz manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Faber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Blitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Faber.
Faber tries to clinch up but Blitz circles away and keeps his distance.
Blitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Faber clinches.
Faber blocks an elbow strike from Blitz.
Faber has a couple of punches blocked by Blitz.
Faber misses with a punch to the body.
Faber is trying to maintain a safe position but Blitz gets an underhook and turns Faber into the cage.
Knees to the body from Blitz.
Faber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Blitz breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Blitz darts in and clinches Faber up against the cage.
Blitz tries to pull guard but Faber holds him up against the cage and eventually Blitz drops back down to his feet.
Blitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Faber prevents a body shot from Blitz.
Faber scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Faber throws a punch but it's blocked by Blitz.
Faber has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Blitz blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Blitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Faber closes the distance and clinches.
Blitz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blitz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faber takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, Faber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blitz is working Faber over against the cage.
Faber swings wildly with an uppercut but Blitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faber throws a head punch that misses.
Faber swings wildly with an uppercut but Blitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blitz blocks an uppercut. #T3##BC#
Blitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Faber closes the distance and pushes Blitz back into the cage.
Blitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blitz prevents a body shot from Faber.
Blitz is working Faber over against the cage.
Blitz can't break the clinch.
Faber is trying to stall.
Josh Faber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faber taking a breather.
Blitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Faber letting Blitz take a breather here.#BC#
Blitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John Blitz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faber fails with the takedown.#T4##TD#
Blitz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Faber's half guard.
Faber trying to control here.
Blitz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Blitz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Josh Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Blitz closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faber goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Blitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Blitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blitz 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Blitz!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Blitz made sure he mentioned Mohito Fightwear (Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: RBFC 86:Romero vs Sanchez     
Date:   Feb 19, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Blitz gets the takedown into side control.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
Franklin is trying to work for a sweep but Blitz has mounted him!
Franklin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Franklin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Franklin gets back to half guard.#SU2#
Blitz postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Franklin to stand up. #CL#
Franklin has closed the distance and engaged Blitz in a clinch.
Blitz stalling in the clinch but Franklin improves position.
Franklin wants to take the fight to the mat but Blitz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Blitz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are battling for position here. Franklin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blitz wants to get up but he can't break Franklin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a triangle but Blitz pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Franklin has his foot on Blitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blitz works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Blitz is posturing up here but Franklin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Blitz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Blitz has to tap! Slick submission there by Franklin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Franklin!
James Franklin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated John Blitz had this to say: 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: HFC 79:Bailey vs Romero 2     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Blitz gets a clinch.
Blitz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blitz is looking to control MacAuliffe's arms but MacAuliffe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blitz has his back to the cage.
Blitz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blitz has had enough of the clinch but MacAuliffe keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Blitz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
MacAuliffe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
MacAuliffe is pressing down on Blitz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blitz is holding on for now.
MacAuliffe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
MacAuliffe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacAuliffe lands a nice short elbow.
Blitz is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
MacAuliffe is trying to work for a kimura but Blitz is defending well. #T1#
MacAuliffe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blitz won't allow MacAuliffe to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from MacAuliffe there.
Blitz tries to kick MacAuliffe off but MacAuliffe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
MacAuliffe winds up and cracks Blitz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacAuliffe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blitz wants to get back to his feet.
Blitz tries to roll over but MacAuliffe keeps him under control.
MacAuliffe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
MacAuliffe is thwarting Blitz's attempts to control the position.
Blitz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but MacAuliffe is staying active.
Blitz is trying to get back to full guard.
MacAuliffe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacAuliffe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
MacAuliffe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacAuliffe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blitz keeps working.
MacAuliffe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB#
MacAuliffe looking to secure an arm triangle but Blitz defends it well.
MacAuliffe lands a nice shot to the head.
MacAuliffe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blitz is looking to escape. #SUB#
MacAuliffe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blitz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
MacAuliffe unloading with bombs!#T4#
MacAuliffe dominating with strikes here.
Blitz tries to hold on but MacAuliffe postures up.#SUB#
MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine from mount but Blitz is having none of it.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Blitz is having none of it.
MacAuliffe controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacAuliffe with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baeddan MacAuliffe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Blitz looks to clinch #TD#
and MacAuliffe counters with a takedown into side control.
MacAuliffe taking a breather here.
Blitz prevents MacAuliffe from moving into mount.
MacAuliffe 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.
MacAuliffe trying to control the action but Blitz is working from the bottom.
Blitz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacAuliffe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
MacAuliffe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacAuliffe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
MacAuliffe misses with the ground and pound.
Blitz is not content to let MacAuliffe control the position.
Blitz tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
MacAuliffe tries for a kimura but Blitz is defending well.
MacAuliffe taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
MacAuliffe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blitz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MacAuliffe's guard! Nice work there by Blitz! #SUB#
MacAuliffe working for a triangle but Blitz defends it easily. #SUB#
MacAuliffe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacAuliffe pulls Blitz in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Blitz wanted to stand there but MacAuliffe had control of the position. #SUB#
MacAuliffe working for a triangle but Blitz defends it easily.
MacAuliffe pulls Blitz in to control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
MacAuliffe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Blitz from controlling successfully.
Blitz is looking to stand up but MacAuliffe won't let him. #SUB#
MacAuliffe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blitz is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blitz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacAuliffe is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baeddan MacAuliffe dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Blitz misses with a series of wild punches.
Blitz moves in looking to clinch but MacAuliffe pushes him off.
MacAuliffe misses with a series of wild punches.
Blitz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blitz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacAuliffe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Blitz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MacAuliffe manages to get back to half guard.
MacAuliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blitz can do to turn this around?#SUB#
MacAuliffe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Blitz is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Blitz wants to stand and escape but instead MacAuliffe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
MacAuliffe trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
MacAuliffe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacAuliffe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blitz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacAuliffe is controlling him.
MacAuliffe throws a big elbow that misses.
Baeddan MacAuliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blitz is trying to control the position but MacAuliffe postures up.
MacAuliffe controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Blitz keeps moving.
MacAuliffe distracts Blitz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacAuliffe looking to pass the guard.
Blitz wants to stand but MacAuliffe is controlling the position.
MacAuliffe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacAuliffe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Blitz wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from MacAuliffe. Those never looked like landing.
Blitz tries to clinch there but MacAuliffe circles away.
MacAuliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Blitz.
Blitz takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Blitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MacAuliffe quickly recovers to half guard.
MacAuliffe is looking to control Blitz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacAuliffe avoid being mounted?
John Blitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacAuliffe keeps working. #T4#
Blitz slows the pace down in half guard.
Blitz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacAuliffe gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Blitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacAuliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blitz has managed to get both his arms back between MacAuliffe's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacAuliffe pulls Blitz in close to prevent any damage.

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 Baeddan MacAuliffe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacAuliffe, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baeddan MacAuliffe!

Baeddan MacAuliffe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: HFC 76:Johansson vs Dall     
Date:   Dec 25, 2016
#R1#
Blitz avoids the head kick by Tauer.
Tauer misses with an uppercut.
Tauer misses with a body shot
and Blitz counters with a one-two to the body.
Blitz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tauer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tauer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blitz connects with a combination that backs up Tauer into the cage. Blitz lands a flurry of punches that gets past Tauer's guard. Tauer is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Blitz bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Blitz!
John Blitz very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: HFC 72:Tsuruta vs Milne     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
Rynkowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rynkowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Rynkowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blitz is trying to defend but Rynkowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blitz is looking for a sweep. Rynkowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rynkowski is controlling the pace.
Blitz is trying to control but Rynkowski passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rynkowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blitz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rynkowski. #T1#
Rynkowski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Blitz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Rynkowski tries for a kimura but Blitz is defending well.
Rynkowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blitz keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rynkowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blitz, who protects the arm well.
Blitz can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blitz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blitz trying to hold on to Rynkowski's head to control him but Rynkowski postures up. #SUB#
Rynkowski is working for a kimura but Blitz is defending it quite comfortably.
Rynkowski wants to control but Blitz is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Rynkowski seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Rynkowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blitz tries to roll over but Rynkowski keeps him under control.
Blitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rynkowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rynkowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Rynkowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blitz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rynkowski is working away from the top position though.
Blitz is trying to stand up here but Rynkowski is controlling him well.
Rynkowski passes into side control, despite Blitz's attempt to control the position.
Blitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rynkowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Rynkowski trying to control the position but Blitz is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Rynkowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Blitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blitz throws a strike but Rynkowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blitz preventing the sweep.
Blitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rynkowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blitz wants to control from the top but Rynkowski keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rynkowski looking for a guillotine here but Blitz defends easily.
Blitz 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. #T1#
Rynkowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rynkowski, not yet. #SUB#
Rynkowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blitz preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rynkowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blitz wants to control from the top but Rynkowski keeps moving.
Sebastian Rynkowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blitz stopping the sweep attempt from Rynkowski.
Blitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Rynkowski has his foot on Blitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blitz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rynkowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blitz is aware though and is defending well.
Blitz controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Rynkowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blitz is aware though and is defending well.
Blitz sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB#
Rynkowski working for a triangle but Blitz defends it easily.
Blitz wanted to stand there but Rynkowski had control of the position.
Blitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rynkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Blitz feints and as Rynkowski raises his hands in defense, Blitz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rynkowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Rynkowski trying to keep a closed guard but Blitz is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Rynkowski keeping moving, preventing Blitz from controlling successfully.
My spies in Russian Fighting Community Gym inform me that Blitz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blitz stays in close to Rynkowski's body and controls the position.
Blitz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rynkowski's guard.
Rynkowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blitz can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rynkowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rynkowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Blitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Blitz tries to clinch there but Rynkowski circles away. #TD#
Rynkowski gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rynkowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blitz is just riding it out for now. Rynkowski eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rynkowski in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Rynkowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blitz tries to get to full guard but Rynkowski has control of the leg.
Rynkowski is looking to take a break and control but Blitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rynkowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blitz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rynkowski. #SUB#
Rynkowski seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blitz trying to control here.
Rynkowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Rynkowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rynkowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Blitz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blitz is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Blitz trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rynkowski fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Blitz counters by moving into the clinch.
Rynkowski tries to pull guard but Blitz won't allow it.
Blitz looking to slow down the pace here.
Rynkowski has Blitz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blitz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Rynkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rynkowski shoots in for a takedown but Blitz shows good takedown defense.
Good leg kick by Blitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blitz jabs Rynkowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blitz tries to clinch but Rynkowski is having none of it. #T4##CL2#
Blitz has managed to clinch.
Blitz lands a good knee to the midsection. Rynkowski won't want to take too many of those.
Blitz tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Blitz pulls Rynkowski into guard.
Blitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rynkowski trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
Rynkowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blitz wants to control the position but Rynkowski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rynkowski is controlling the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blitz tries to get to full guard but Rynkowski has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Blitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blitz 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Blitz!

John Blitz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry), into his post fight interview.

 

Event: HFC 67:Bangsit vs Pulkkinen     
Date:   Nov 04, 2016
#R1#
Blitz tries to clinch up but Reid circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Blitz gets tackled into the cage by Reid. Reid maintains the clinch.
Reid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like John Blitz has been cut.
Reid missing with knees to the body.
Reid with a knee to the head.
Blitz looking to throw knees to the head but Reid is blocking nicely.
Blitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reid stalling the fight.
Reid is struggling to control the position.
Reid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reid blocks the elbow strike.
Blitz is trying to break the clinch but Reid has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blitz tries to circle away but Reid has him pinned against the cage.
Blitz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reid lands a good knee to the midsection. Blitz won't want to take too many of those.
Blitz tries for a takedown but Reid manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Reid misses with a knee strike.
Blitz tries to circle away but Reid has him pinned against the cage.
Reid landing knees to the head.
Reid lands a knee to the body.
Blitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Reid controls his hands.
Blitz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reid is defending well.
Blitz tries to stall but Reid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Blitz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid avoiding damage as Blitz throws knees to the body. #BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blitz cracks the inside of Reid's front leg. #CL2#
Reid moves into range and clinches up with Blitz.
Blitz slows down the pace here.
Reid misses with a knee strike.
Blitz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Blitz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blitz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blitz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blitz can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid managing to block the knees to the body from Blitz.
A knee to the head by Reid. #BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reid throws the kick towards the body but Blitz avoids it.
Blitz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The SkrapBox in the buildup to the fight.
Liam Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitz is looking to clinch.
Reid dives in and grabs Blitz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blitz pushes down on Reid's head and hops out.
Blitz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blitz tried to score with a low kick but Reid checks it.
Reid fails with a takedown attempt.
Blitz shoots in for a double leg but Reid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reid shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3##TD2#
Reid shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Blitz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Reid with that takedown attempt.
Blitz wants to clinch up but Reid keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Blitz as Reid shoots in.
Blitz is looking to slow Reid down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Reid closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blitz to the mat! Blitz manages to get full 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Blitz is working an open guard so Reid takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch but Reid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blitz tries to bum rush Reid with a series of wild strikes but Reid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reid or perhaps it was just good defense by Blitz, which made it look bad. #T4#
Blitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Reid. Reid gets slowly back to his feet.
Blitz is looking for a counter combo.
Blitz tries to clinch but Reid is having none of it.
Reid fails with a takedown attempt.
Reid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blitz avoids it really well and circles away.
Blitz wants to clinch.
And Reid responds with a good body kick, but Blitz manages to step out the way in time.
Blitz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reid swivels and escapes.
Blitz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reid.
Blitz throws a big counter combination but Reid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Liam Reid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Blitz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blitz lands with a kick to the temple. Reid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Liam Reid has been cut.
John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reid darts in looking for a takedown but Blitz gets double underhooks and turns Reid into the cage.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt - Reid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Blitz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reid manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blitz being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reid can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blitz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
John Blitz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blitz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Reid is working an open guard so Blitz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Blitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Reid with that takedown attempt.
John Blitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Reid.#T2#
Reid fails with a takedown attempt.
John Blitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Blitz fails to land with a series of punches.
Reid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blitz. Blitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Reid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Reid has managed to clinch. #BC#
Blitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Reid closes the distance and pushes Blitz back into the cage.
Blitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reid crunches a lovely knee into Blitz's ribcage.
Reid with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Reid avoiding damage as Blitz throws knees to the body.
Reid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blitz blocks it with crossed arms.
Reid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blitz tries to break the clinch but Reid is controlling the position.
Blitz landing knees to the body.
Reid missing with knees to the body.
Reid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blitz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blitz letting Reid take a breather here.
Reid misses with a knee to the head.
Blitz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reid looking to throw knees to the head but Blitz is blocking nicely.
Reid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blitz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reid tries to land a knee to the head but Blitz blocks with his arms. #T4##BC#
Blitz breaks from the clinch.
Blitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Reid moves into the clinch successfully.
Blitz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reid stalling against the cage.
Reid tries to land knees in the clinch but Blitz avoids the damage to the body.
Reid leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blitz lands an uppercut.
Liam Reid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blitz is defending well for now.
Reid dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Blitz manages to break the clinch.
Reid has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Blitz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Blitz pushes Reid up against the cage in a clinch.
Blitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blitz is trying to break free.#BC#
Blitz manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Reid closes the distance and clinches.
Blitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blitz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reid misses with a knee to the head.
Reid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blitz can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reid swats away the attempt to clinch by Blitz.#T1#
Reid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blitz but Blitz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reid with a poor takedown
and Blitz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Reid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Blitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Reid.
Reid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reid fails with a takedown attempt.
Blitz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reid's waist but Reid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blitz off to one side.
Blitz is looking to clinch.
Blitz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reid.
Blitz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reid avoids it.#T2#
Blitz moves in looking to clinch but Reid pushes him off.
Blitz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reid momentarily.
Blitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blitz lands a high kick!
Reid shoots in looking for a takedown. Blitz tries to sprawl out of it but Reid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid tries to clinch but Blitz moves out of range.
Blitz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Reid shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Blitz trying to keep a closed guard but Reid is proving a slippery customer.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Reid from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Reid gets to his feet. Blitz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Reid moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Blitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blitz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reid.
Reid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blitz's waist but Blitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reid off to one side.
Reid tries to clinch up but Blitz circles away and keeps his distance.
Blitz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Reid throws a wild body kick that Blitz sees coming a mile off.
Blitz tries to clinch there but Reid circles away.
Blitz has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Reid holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Blitz breaks from the clinch.
Blitz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blitz wants to land a leg kick but Reid is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Blitz as Reid shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blitz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Blitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blitz 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Blitz!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Blitz made sure he mentioned Mohito Fightwear (Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Liam Reid was interviewed post fight and said 'I need to get back home and think about things. This may be it. Thanks to everyone who's helped me on this journey'.

 

Event: HFC 60:Tsuruta vs Hellmuth Jr     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1#
Blitz staying out of range there.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Blitz avoids it well and moves away.
Blitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blitz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blitz.
Blitz is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Blitz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Blitz's head but Blitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blitz slips a jab from Brown.
Blitz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Blitz throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blitz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1##SUB#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Blitz is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Blitz is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blitz is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blitz! #SUB#
Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Blitz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown looking to control but Blitz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blitz? #T3##SUB#
Brown jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blitz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blitz and Brown has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Blitz is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blitz, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blitz is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown throws an elbow but Blitz slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura but Blitz is defending well.
Blitz is not content to let Brown control the position.
Blitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blitz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Blitz moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Blitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brown takes a swing at Blitz's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Brown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blitz's half guard.
Blitz is controlling Brown's trapped leg to prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blitz keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blitz can do to turn this around?
Blitz is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Blitz is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown is keen to just control but Blitz is a slippery customer.
Blitz is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Brown is working for a kimura but Blitz is defending it quite comfortably.
Blitz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown moves nicely into side control.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Blitz dodges the ground and pound from Brown.#SUB#
Brown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blitz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brown's guard! Nice work there by Blitz!
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Blitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paddy Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blitz wants to stand and escape but instead Brown has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Blitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown wants to control from the top but Blitz keeps moving.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blitz is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown prevents Blitz from getting back to his feet.
Brown trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
Brown passes Blitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blitz sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Blitz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blitz lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Blitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blitz as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Blitz saw that one coming.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Blitz's shoulder, as Blitz tries to avoid the shot.
John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Blitz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blitz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Blitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blitz under the eye.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Blitz is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. #T2#
Brown cracks Blitz with a big right hand but Blitz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blitz taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
Blitz is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blitz is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blitz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Brown trying to control the position but Blitz is working away. #SUB#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blitz, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Blitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
John Blitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blitz wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blitz parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blitz to escape. #SUB#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown working away.
Blitz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to control but Blitz is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Brown!

After the fight, Paddy Brown was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
John Blitz spoke after the fight, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: HFC 55:Capuchin vs Lowe     
Date:   Aug 28, 2016
#R1#
Kubiak shoots in looking for a takedown but Blitz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kubiak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Blitz drives through and clinches with Kubiak against the cage.
Blitz told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Blitz lands a knee to the head.
Kubiak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blitz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blitz just leaning against Kubiak, taking a breather.
Blitz has Kubiak pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Blitz manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Kubiak postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blitz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kubiak, into his guard. #REVB#
Blitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kubiak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz tries to stand but Kubiak is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Kubiak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blitz controls the pace.
Blitz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kubiak is proving hard to escape from.
Blitz postures up in Kubiak's guard and throws a big left but Kubiak blocks it.
Kubiak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Kubiak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kubiak has his foot on Blitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blitz works his way back into a safe position though.
Blitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kubiak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kubiak is keeping the position for now.
Blitz postures up in Kubiak's guard and throws a big left but Kubiak blocks it.
Blitz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kubiak trying to keep a closed guard but Blitz is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Blitz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kubiak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blitz counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Kubiak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Blitz leaves Kubiak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kubiak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kubiak tries for a takedown but Blitz circles away easily
and Blitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Blitz moves into range and clinches up with Kubiak.
Blitz stalling the fight. #BC2#
Blitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kubiak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blitz counters with a series of strikes. Kubiak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blitz connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Kubiak tumbling to the canvas! Blitz pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Kubiak was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Blitz!
John Blitz very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: HFC 47: Capuchin vs Michael     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1#
MacAuliffe misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
MacAuliffe gets tackled into the cage by Blitz. Blitz maintains the clinch.
Blitz taking a breather. #BC2#
Blitz manages to break the clinch.
Blitz shoots in but MacAuliffe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacAuliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blitz.
MacAuliffe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
MacAuliffe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacAuliffe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blitz keeps working.
Blitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacAuliffe. #T1#
Blitz is looking for a sweep. MacAuliffe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacAuliffe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacAuliffe works his way into full mount!
Blitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacAuliffe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blitz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blitz tries to improve his position but instead MacAuliffe has taken his back!
MacAuliffe keeps control of the position as Blitz tries to break free. #SUB#
Blitz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacAuliffe.
Blitz is trying to get back to his feet but MacAuliffe has full control of the position and if anything, Blitz has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2##SUB#
MacAuliffe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blitz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
MacAuliffe is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Blitz. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB#
MacAuliffe is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Blitz with him. Blitz is trying to defend but MacAuliffe has an arm under the chin now! Blitz grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Baeddan MacAuliffe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated John Blitz had this to say: 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: HFC 43:Yamamoto vs Gracie     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Blitz takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blitz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kubiak takes a step back to recover.
Kubiak dives in for a single leg takedown but Blitz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kubiak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blitz defends it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Kubiak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kubiak closes the distance and clinches up with Blitz, looking for a takedown. Kubiak pushes Blitz against the cage but Blitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Kubiak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blitz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kubiak shoots and misses
and Blitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Blitz has managed to clinch.
Blitz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kubiak up against the cage.#BC2#
Blitz breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Blitz moves into the clinch.
Blitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kubiak controls his hands. #T1#
Blitz lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kubiak fails to land the takedown.
Kubiak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Blitz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blitz has Kubiak pushed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Blitz. #BC2#
Blitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Blitz gets a double leg takedown into Kubiak's guard.
Blitz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blitz trying to control but Kubiak is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blitz wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kubiak's closed guard. He's half up but Kubiak has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kubiak pivots and extends the arm, Blitz falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kubiak! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy Kubiak!
A very excited looking Paddy Kubiak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
John Blitz spoke after the fight, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: HFC 37:Bronson vs Hussain     
Date:   May 13, 2016
#R1#
Darmody circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darmody misses with a double jab.
Blitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blitz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Darmody does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Blitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darmody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Darmody.
Darmody throws a sloppy body shot
and Blitz counters with a series of strikes. Darmody will be more careful next time no doubt.
Darmody takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blitz tries to clinch there but Darmody circles away.
Darmody changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darmody unleashes a big counter combination but Blitz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Darmody tries a low kick but Blitz avoids it.
Darmody lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Blitz lands a big head kick that sends Darmody tumbling to the mat! Blitz takes a step backwards and waves Darmody back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Darmody is rocked!#T1#
Blitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darmody is still on wobbly legs! Can Blitz finish him?#CL#
Blitz moves into the clinch successfully.
Darmody throws a head punch that misses.
Blitz is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darmody swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darmody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blitz.
Blitz lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Darmody crumples to the floor! Blitz milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Blitz!
John Blitz gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
James Darmody was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame God for this loss. He wasn't with me tonight, he usually is, but he must be mad at me or something, I dunno'.

 

Event: HFC 33:Zorrander vs Larson     
Date:   Apr 23, 2016
#R1#
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cudi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cudi tries to bum rush Blitz with a series of wild strikes but Blitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Blitz clinches up with Cudi and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Blitz has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Blitz is looking to control Cudi's arms but Cudi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blitz has his back to the cage. #BC#
Blitz manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Blitz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cudi's guard.#SUB2#
Blitz is posturing up here but Cudi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Blitz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Blitz has to tap! Slick submission there by Cudi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kid Cudi!
Kid Cudi 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.
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.

 

Event: HFC 29:Tarasov vs Hunt     
Date:   Apr 01, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Blitz gets tackled into the cage by Whittaker. Whittaker maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Whittaker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Whittaker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blitz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Whittaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Whittaker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Whittaker trying to keep a closed guard but Blitz is proving a slippery customer.
Blitz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker wants to sweep here but Blitz controlling him for the moment.
Blitz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Whittaker is trying to keep Blitz in close. #SUB2#
Whittaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Whittaker working for a triangle but Blitz defends it easily.
Blitz wants to get up but he can't break Whittaker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Blitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whittaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blitz has managed to get both his arms back between Whittaker's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Whittaker looking for a guillotine here but Blitz defends easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whittaker trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Blitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whittaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blitz has managed to get both his arms back between Whittaker's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) inform us that Whittaker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blitz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Whittaker looking for a guillotine here but Blitz defends easily. #SUB2#
Whittaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blitz defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Whittaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Whittaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blitz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blitz preventing the sweep. #SU#
Blitz stands up and waves to Whittaker to follow him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blitz tries to clinch up but Whittaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Whittaker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Whittaker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Whittaker moves in looking to clinch but Blitz pushes him off.
Whittaker has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Blitz counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Blitz looking to finish! #ROC#
Whittaker is rocked!
Blitz wants to stand but Whittaker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Whittaker is still in real trouble! Can Blitz finish him?
Blitz content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Whittaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whittaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Whittaker is trying to keep Blitz in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Whittaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blitz defends well.
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 John Blitz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blitz lands a big head kick that sends Whittaker to the canvas! Blitz follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Blitz!
John Blitz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mohito Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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