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Event:
RS 167 Pure Havoc
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Joshua instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Bland as he checks the leg kick.
Bland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bland throws a hook to the side of Joshua's head but Joshua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bland looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshua is just out of range.
Joshua connects with an inside leg kick.
Bland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Bland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joshua.
Joshua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joshua lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Bland has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bland misses the jab.
Joshua defending well as Bland loads up on a big left hand.
Bland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshua.
Joshua misses with a body kick.
Bland throws a looping overhand right but Joshua ducks down to avoid it.
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bland tries to counter by clinching up but Joshua breaks away and moves out of range.
Bland misses with a straight right.
Joshua throws a low kick but Bland moves out of range easily. #T1#
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch but Bland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joshua lands a body shot.
Joshua slips a straight right by Bland.
Bland misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Joshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joshua works Bland's body with a nice hook.
Joshua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joshua tests Bland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Joshua.
Bland scores with a jab to the head.
Bland misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Bland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshua.
Bland looks to land a combination but Joshua avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bland missing with a left hand there. Joshua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshua moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshua throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
A big left from Joshua misses.
Joshua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bland connects with a looping right hand.
Joshua tries a low kick but Bland avoids it.
Joshua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bland takes a swing at Joshua's ribcage but misses.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bland keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bland misses with a wild combination.
Joshua moves out of range as Bland strikes.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bland misses the shot to the body.
Joshua staying out of range there.
Bland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Bland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Joshua has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bland scores with a hook to the body.
Bland misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bland.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Bland.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Bland.
Bland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bland lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Joshua.
Joshua stalling in the clinch.
Bland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Bland tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Bland back against the cage.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua wants to stall.
Joshua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Bland breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Bland circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshua.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bland. Joshua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bland throws out the jab.
Joshua tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bland is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bland checks a leg kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Joshua blocks the leg kick.
Bland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joshua digs a good hook to Bland's body.
Bland misses the jab.
Joshua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bland misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Bland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bland throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Bland.
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 Jerome Bland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Joshua tries a low kick but Bland avoids it.
Bland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bland throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshua looks to land a right hand but Bland moved out of range.
Bland misses with a looping left.
Joshua connects with the punch.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Bland moved away.
Bland misses the shot to the body.
Bland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joshua circles away quickly and effectively.
Joshua tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joshua scores with a jab to the head.
Joshua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Bland.
Nice shot by Joshua.
Joshua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bland is able to avoid easily.
Joshua is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bland. Joshua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshua lands with a right hand. #T1#
Joshua tries to clinch up.
Jerome Bland is winning the standup battle so far.
Bland misses the shot to the body.
Bland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joshua feints and then cracks Bland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bland down.
Joshua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joshua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bland.
Joshua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
Jerome Bland's cut is getting worse.
Joshua drops Bland with a straight right hand, right on the button! Joshua 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 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua is the new super heavyweight champion!
Mr Joshua gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
RS 165 All Out War
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Beefcake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beefcake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bland leaves Beefcake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beefcake doesn't seem bothered though.
A left lands for Bland.
Bland lands a right hook to the body.
Beefcake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beefcake tries to work over Bland's front leg with a kick but Bland checks it.
Beefcake slips a jab and a cross from Bland.
Beefcake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beefcake moves away.
And Beefcake tries to counter it with a takedown but Bland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beefcake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bland finds it's way round the side to connect with Beefcake's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beefcake.
Bland avoids a kick to the body.
Beefcake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bland. Beefcake does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Beefcake misses with a lunging right hand
and Bland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Bland sends Beefcake crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bland is motioning to the referee to let Beefcake up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Brutus Beefcake has been cut.
Bland digs a good hook to Beefcake's body.
Beefcake looks winded!
Bland connects with a nice cross there... Beefcake is looking wobbly and Bland recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Beefcake to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bland jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Bland!
A very excited looking Jerome Bland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RS 162 Happy New Year
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Bland lands a head shot.
Bland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bland cracks Reem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Reem clinches up with Bland and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bland.
Bland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Bland tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Bland back against the cage.
Bland throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Bland.
Bland misses with a body punch.
Bland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Reem.
Bland misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Bland can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Reem has Bland pushed against the cage.
Bland takes a shot to the head.
Bland lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Bland blocking some punches.
Bland throws a head punch that misses.
Bland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bland presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reem trying to control the position but instead, Bland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage.
Bland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Reem.
Bland letting Reem take a breather here.
Bland tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bland's elbow.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bland's elbow.
Bland tries a body shot but Reem blocks it.
#T2#
Reem scores with a shot to the side of Bland's head.
Bland misses with a punch to the body.
Bland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reem is looking to control Bland's arms but Bland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reem.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Bland tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Bland back against the cage.
Reem lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bland being controlled against the cage.
Bland working aggressively here.
Bland throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Bland manages to break the clinch.
Bland checks a leg kick.
Bland misses with a body punch
and Reem counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Bland looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
Bland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bland misses with a jab to the body
and Reem counters with an inside leg kick.
Reem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reem connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bland. Bland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Bland has been cut.
Reem lands with a straight right. Bland didn't see that one coming.
Bland throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Reem wants to land a leg kick but Bland is out of range.
Bland throws an off balance right hand
and Reem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reem lands a nice looking body shot.
Bland is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Reem clinches up against the cage.
Reem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bland.
Good body shot from Reem.
Good body shot from Reem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bland takes a shot to the head.
Reem stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
Reem prevents a body shot from Bland.
Come on Reem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bland backwards.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Reem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reem taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bland misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Reem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Bland's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Reem misses with a head kick.
Bland appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reem takes one to the side of the head.
Reem clobbers Bland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reem lands a jab to the head.
Bland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away.
Bland takes a swing at Reem's ribcage but misses.
Bland looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
Reem slips a jab from Bland.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bland misses with an uppercut
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bland takes a jab right on the kisser.
#KD2#
Reem drops Bland with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bland looks back up at him and smiles so Reem waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Bland is rocked!
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!
Reem scores with a body shot.
Oh Bland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Reem lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bland. Bland tries to recover but Reem is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bland lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
RS 155 Start Swinging
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Bland lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Shirahama has been cut.
Jerome Bland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shirahama throws a body punch but Bland moves out of range.
Bland feinted with a counter takedown.
Bland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Bland.
Bland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD#
Bland lands a big uppercut and Shirahama crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shirahama looks OK. Bland waves Shirahama back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Bland lands a big uppercut and Shirahama crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shirahama looks OK. Bland waves Shirahama back to his feet!#ROC#
Shirahama is rocked!
Shirahama avoids the body shot from Bland.
Bland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shirahama moves away.
Shirahama closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab lands there for Bland.
Bland looks to land a right hand but Shirahama moved out of range.
Shirahama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shirahama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shirahama tests Bland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shirahama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bland has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Better Alternative in the buildup to the fight.
Shirahama slips a jab from Bland.#T1#
Shirahama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bland circles away quickly and effectively.
Bland lands with a nice body punch.
Shirahama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shirahama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shirahama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bland.
Bland misses with a wild body shot.
Shirahama looks for a takedown but Bland sprawls well.
Bland throws a jab but it's blocked by Shirahama.
Bland throws a right hand that misses
and Shirahama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Bland has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bland swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bland attempts a counter takedown but Shirahama avoids it well and moves away.
Bland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bland connects with a right hand. Shirahama shakes it off.
Bland loads up on a big right hand but Shirahama slips the punch.
Bland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bland lands a nice shot to the body.
Shirahama looks winded!
A big right from Bland misses.
Bland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bland connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Shirahama to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Bland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Bland!
Jerome Bland made sure to mention his sponsor, Green Machine Nutritional Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RS 150 Death Punch of Death
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Bland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barone darts in looking for a takedown but Bland gets double underhooks and turns Barone into the cage.
Bland feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Barone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barone on the ground.
Bland is pushing Barone's head away, looking to escape. Barone manages to hold on to the position though.
Barone throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Barone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barone is putting a hurting on Bland here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barone trying to control the action but Bland is working from the bottom.
Barone prevents Bland from escaping the position.#T1#
Bland gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Barone controlling the pace for now.
Barone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barone working for a submission but Bland is keeping him at bay.
Bland is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bland is working hard here to advance position.
Barone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Bland avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barone.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barone working Bland over with strikes here.
Bland is looking to get to half guard.
Bland taking shots to the head.
Bland can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Barone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Barone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bland wants to hold on but Barone pushes him away.
Barone landing strikes from the mount.
Barone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bland is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Barone moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bland has worked his arm free - good work by Bland!
Bland is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barone working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bland tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Barone tries to advance to mount but Bland denies him. #SUB2#
Barone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bland, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from Barone are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Barone scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bland regains half guard.
Barone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barone wants to control but Bland is keeping him busy.
Barone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barone wants to free his trapped foot but Bland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Barone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Barone moves into the clinch.
Bland misses with the head strike.
Barone tries a body shot but Bland blocks it.
Barone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bland gets underhooks to prevent Barone's takedown attempt.
Barone tries a knee to the head but Bland blocks it.
Bland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bland throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barone.
Barone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barone tries to throw a body punch but Bland avoids it by throwing Barone back against the cage.
Barone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bland pushes Barone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Barone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bland is trying to keep an underhook but Barone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Barone prevents Bland from improving his position.#T1#
Bland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bland tries to kick Barone off but Barone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Andrea Barone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barone lands strikes from half guard.
Barone trying to mount his opponent but Bland defends it.
Bland looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bland defending well though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barone. #SUB2#
Barone seems to be looking for submissions.
Barone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bland wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bland is trying desperately to improve position.
Bland wants to hold on but Barone pushes him away.#T3#
Bland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Bland that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Bland has been cut.
Barone raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB2#
Barone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barone content just to control the position here.
Barone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC2#
Bland is rocked!
Barone is landing with some decent strikes but Bland is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Bland is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jerome Bland's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Bland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Barone working for a guillotine from mount but Bland is in no mood to give up.
Bland seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barone landing punches. #CUT2#
Jeez, Jerome Bland's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jerome Bland's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrea Barone!
Andrea Barone is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Event:
RS 145 Killing In The Name Of
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Chocolate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chocolate keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Chocolate closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chocolate 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.
Bland cracks Chocolate with a nice body shot.
Bland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chocolate has Bland pressed against the cage.
Bland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bland lands a nice shot to the body.
Chocolate looks winded!
Bland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocolate will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bland up against the cage.
Bland cracks Chocolate with a nice body shot.#T1#
Bland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
Chocolate changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chocolate throws the left hand but Bland avoids the punch easily.
Bland throws a right and a left that Chocolate avoids nicely.
Chocolate just misses with a punch to the body.
Bland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chocolate.
Bland ducks under a wild hook from Chocolate.
Chocolate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bland tries to avoid it but Chocolate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bland to the ground. Bland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chocolate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bland throws a jab but it's blocked by Chocolate.
Bland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Chip Chocolate has been cut.
Bland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chocolate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Bland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Chocolate tries to counter it with a takedown but Bland pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Chocolate throws the left hand but Bland avoids the punch easily.
Chocolate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bland.
Chocolate misses with a hook.
Jerome Bland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bland throws a shot to the body.
Bland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chocolate ducks under a wild hook from Bland.#CL2#
Chocolate rushes Bland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bland has a couple of punches blocked by Chocolate.
Bland misses with the head strike.
Bland letting Chocolate take a breather here.
Bland misses with a punch to the body.
Chocolate lands a left hand.
#T3#
Bland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
Chocolate blocks a body shot from Bland.
I was talking to Bland's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chocolate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bland avoids it.
Bland misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chocolate can't get the takedown.
Jerome Bland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chip Chocolate.
Chocolate avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bland has a couple of punches blocked by Chocolate.
#T4#
Bland gets through Chocolate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bland fails to land.
Chocolate prevents a body shot from Bland.
Bland misses with some punches.
Bland swings wildly with an uppercut but Chocolate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Chocolate.
Bland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chocolate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bland lands with a short shot to the head.
Chocolate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chocolate takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Bland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Chocolate's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chocolate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chocolate somewhat.
Jerome Bland is winning the standup battle so far.
Chocolate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bland.
Chocolate misses with a looping right.
Bland misses with a looping left.
Bland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Bland has been cut.
Chocolate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bland.
Bland scores with a hook.
Chocolate throws a jab but it's blocked by Bland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bland misses with a hook.
Bland tries to clinch there but Chocolate circles away.
Chocolate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bland but Bland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chip Chocolate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bland ducks under a wild hook from Chocolate.
Bland tries to counter with a takedown but Chocolate is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Chocolate pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bland back to the cage. Chocolate follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Chocolate clinches up against the cage.
Chocolate stalls.
Chocolate blocking some punches.
Bland lands an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Chip Chocolate's cut even more.
Bland misses with a body punch.
Bland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chocolate slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Bland fails to land.
Bland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chocolate can do to turn this around?
Bland misses with some punches.
Chocolate stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Chocolate gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bland is trying to stand.
#ES#
Bland pushes Chocolate off and gets back to his feet.
Bland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bland lands a nice shot to the body.
Chocolate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jerome Bland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chip Chocolate.
Bland 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.
#CUT#
The cut above Chip Chocolate's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bland throws a body punch but Chocolate moves out of range.
Chocolate drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bland defends it well.
Bland staying out of range there.
Chocolate glances at the clock... BAM! Bland nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Chocolate crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Chocolate is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Bland!
Jerome Bland managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
Chip Chocolate was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm gonna take this loss with a grain of salt, or a grain of sugar, and put it in a cookie, and eat it.'.
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Event:
Bravado 17: McFukur v Bland
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Bland scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Tarton McFukur has been cut.#KD#
Bland cracks McFukur with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McFukur looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bland finish him?
#CL#
Bland moves into range and clinches up with McFukur.
I was talking to Bland's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bland pushes McFukur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Tarton McFukur's cut even more.
McFukur wants to take the fight to the mat but Bland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#KD#
Bland drops McFukur onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McFukur is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
McFukur is rocked!
Bland drops McFukur with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, McFukur is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Bland!
Jerome Bland is the new super heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jerome Bland made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Tarton McFukur had this to say: 'Expletives fixed, the corporate champ and ur fanboy favorite Rome Bland here's undoubtedly juicing and it's obvious the refs clearly on the pay roll and I'm sure two of the three judges are also. Since there too cheap too buy all three but don't trip I got one of the higher ups on my squad and I'l'.
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Event:
Bravado 6: Bland vs Beefcake
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Bland closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Brutus Beefcake has been cut.#TD#
Beefcake scores with a takedown into Bland's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Beefcake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beefcake.
Bland checks a low kick from Beefcake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bland's corner calls for a 1-2. Bland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bland connects with a body shot.
Beefcake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bland stuns Beefcake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beefcake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bland defends well and Beefcake ends up having to push Bland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beefcake is breathing heavily.
Bland tests Beefcake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bland scores with a shot to the body.
Bland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Bland catches Beefcake right on the button with a cross.#T1##KD2#
Bland lands a big uppercut and Beefcake crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Beefcake looks OK. Bland waves Beefcake back to his feet!#ROC2#
Beefcake is rocked!
Bland lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Beefcake out cold! Beefcake is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Bland!
Jerome Bland took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Bravado 2: Refuse to Accede
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Bland lands a slapping body shot.
Jerome Bland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bland swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Valmer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bland! #SU2#
Valmer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #KD#
Bland cracks Valmer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Valmer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bland finish him?
#CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Valmer has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Bland engages and cracks Valmer with a massive lead left hook - Valmer tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Bland is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Bland!
Jerome Bland made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
SVR 6
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Bland lands a jab to Lee's midsection.#CL#
Bland clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bland.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Bland is struggling to control the position.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bland lands a right hand.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bland blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee gets through Bland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Bland controlling the action here for a moment.
Bland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Bland lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lee to his knees! Bland keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Bland!
Jerome Bland is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jerome Bland waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
SVR 2
Date: May 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Bland scores with a shot to the body.
Bland jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.#KD2#
Bland drops Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Bland waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Wong Lee has been cut.
Bland connects with a body shot.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bland fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Lee out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jerome Bland!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jerome Bland thanked MayheM sportswear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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