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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Soros connects with a crisp jab.
Soros misses with a wild combination.
It appears Blanchard was looking to counter with a kick there.
Blanchard wants to clinch but Soros slips to the side#TD2#
and Soros counters with a takedown into side control.
Blanchard pushes Soros away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Soros gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Blanchard throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Soros scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard is trying to get back to his feet.
Blanchard tries to improve position but can't.
Soros prevents Blanchard from escaping the position.#T1#
Soros lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Soros lands a few punches from side control.
Soros trying to control the position but Blanchard is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soros taking a breather here.
Soros is looking to take a break and control but Blanchard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soros goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blanchard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Soros's guard! Nice work there by Blanchard! #T2#
Soros 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.
Blanchard is looking to work some ground and pound but Soros has wrist control.
Soros is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blanchard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blanchard stands up over Soros, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Soros tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Soros is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blanchard defends well.
Blanchard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Blanchard with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soros looking to control.
Soros wants to control but Blanchard passes easily into half guard.
Blanchard is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Soros is looking for a sweep. Blanchard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soros is trying to escape back to his feet but Blanchard uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Blanchard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Soros is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Soros is looking to regain half guard here but Blanchard keeps moving and retains side control.
Soros defending against the ground and pound.
Soros tries to bench press Blanchard off him but Blanchard keeps the position.
Blanchard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Soros is avoiding damage well.
Soros is trying to get back to half guard.
Blanchard working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soros is trying to escape the position but Blanchard is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Soros closes the distance and pushes Blanchard back into the cage.
Blanchard really is a fat lump.
Blanchard wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Soros 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.
#R2#
Blanchard tries for a takedown but Soros circles away easily
and Soros counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Soros looking to score a takedown here. Blanchard is defending well but Soros drives through and ends up in Blanchard's guard.
Blanchard is looking to stand back up but Soros counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blanchard. #REVR#
Soros seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soros seems to be working for a kimura but Blanchard defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Soros scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Soros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanchard trying to control here.
Soros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Blanchard is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Soros is tapping! Great win for Blanchard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Erin Blanchard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Alexander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexander wants to clinch up but Blanchard keeps it at a distance.
Blanchard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Alexander wants the takedown. Blanchard is fighting it off but Alexander persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blanchard's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Blanchard has his foot on Alexander's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexander works his way back into a safe position though.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Blanchard is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander wants to stand but Blanchard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alexander is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Alexander postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blanchard has a closed guard, preventing Alexander from standing up.
Alexander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Blanchard keeps moving. #SUB#
Blanchard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Blanchard is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blanchard tries to strike from the bottom.
Blanchard really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Alexander got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blanchard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexander has managed to get both his arms back between Blanchard's legs - danger averted.
Blanchard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blanchard has control of Alexander's left arm, preventing Alexander from doing any damage.
Blanchard keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Blanchard has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Alexander darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Blanchard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alexander is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Blanchard trying to control from the bottom.
Blanchard gets back to full guard.
Blanchard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blanchard has a closed guard, preventing Alexander from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander wants to stand and escape but instead Blanchard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mason Alexander will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Alexander closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blanchard to the mat! Blanchard manages to get full guard.
Mason Alexander has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Blanchard is looking for a triangle here but Alexander uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Alexander wants to control for a moment but Blanchard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Blanchard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard is looking to control Alexander's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blanchard avoid being mounted?#T1#
Blanchard is refusing to be controlled, as Alexander sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blanchard looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Alexander gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Alexander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blanchard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexander is in Blanchard's guard.#ES#
Blanchard is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Alexander presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2##BC2#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Alexander tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Blanchard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alexander!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanchard cracks Alexander with a big right hand but Alexander just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blanchard landing a few strikes.
Blanchard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alexander sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alexander takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Alexander's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Alexander is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blanchard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Blanchard working the ground and pound.
Alexander takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Alexander wants to control but Blanchard postures up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blanchard working the ground and pound.
Blanchard is putting a hurting on Alexander here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blanchard is putting a hurting on Alexander here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blanchard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Blanchard scores with punches from side control.
Blanchard lands some shots froms side control.
Blanchard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Blanchard lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanchard happy to just control the position for now.
Blanchard scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erin Blanchard dominated that second round.
That's time! Blanchard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Alexander closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alexander tries to advance position but instead Blanchard slips a leg back in to half guard.
Blanchard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Blanchard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Alexander gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Alexander shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Blanchard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alexander's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alexander's back!
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blanchard lands punches and elbows.
Blanchard lands shots from the back.
Blanchard is riding his opponent, not letting Alexander buck him off.
Alexander is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alexander is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Blanchard throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Alexander!
Blanchard lands strikes to the head.
Blanchard lands shots from the back.
Alexander is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Blanchard.
Alexander is really stuck here.
Alexander takes a big shot to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Alexander right now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Blanchard.
Blanchard lands with a hammerfist to the side of Alexander's head.#T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Alexander covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#ROC#
Alexander is rocked!
Blanchard is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Alexander. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Alexander is still in real trouble! Can Blanchard finish him?
Blanchard is landing big shots and Alexander is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erin Blanchard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Blanchard fails with a takedown attempt.
Blanchard really is a fat lump.
Blanchard swats away the attempt to clinch by Froelich.#TD2#
Froelich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blanchard did well to prevent Froelich getting side control.
Blanchard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Blanchard manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Blanchard moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Froelich tightens his grip and picks Blanchard up, before dumping him to the ground. Blanchard manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Blanchard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Froelich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Blanchard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Froelich escapes and throws Blanchard's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
A lull in the action here as Froelich stalls from top position.
Blanchard is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Froelich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blanchard is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Froelich stands up and beckons Blanchard to his feet.
Froelich circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Froelich drives through with a takedown into Blanchard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Froelich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blanchard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blanchard wants to sweep here but Froelich controlling him for the moment.
Froelich is fighting to break Blanchard's control of his arms but Blanchard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blanchard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Froelich manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Froelich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blanchard.
Froelich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blanchard is one step ahead there.
Froelich has control of Blanchard's left arm, preventing Blanchard from doing any damage.
Froelich looks winded!
Blanchard with a nice head shot there.
Blanchard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Froelich 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.
Blanchard throwing strikes from guard but Froelich blocks nicely.
Blanchard throwing strikes but missing.
Blanchard distracts Froelich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blanchard throwing strikes from guard but Froelich blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanchard sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Erin Blanchard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Froelich closes the distance and pushes Blanchard back into the cage.
Blanchard tries to score a body lock takedown but Froelich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Froelich pulls guard successfully.
Froelich looking for a sweep. Not yet Froelich, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Blanchard stands and steps away. Froelich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blanchard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grady Froelich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Froelich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blanchard is trying to defend but Froelich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blanchard is looking to get back to is feet but Froelich passes into side control.
Froelich is breathing heavily.#T1#
Blanchard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Froelich off and has taken his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Blanchard.
Froelich is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Froelich manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blanchard's guard. Nice work there by Froelich.
Blanchard looking for a sweep. Not yet Blanchard, not yet.
Froelich wants to stand and escape but instead Blanchard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Froelich trying to control the position.
Blanchard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
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!
Blanchard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blanchard throws a strike but Froelich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Froelich looking to sit in guard and control but Blanchard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Froelich throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blanchard escapes and throws Froelich's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Blanchard scores with punches from side control. #SU#
Blanchard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Froelich to his feet. #T3#
Froelich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Blanchard clinches up against the cage.
Blanchard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Froelich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Froelich is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blanchard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Froelich to the mat. Froelich regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Froelich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blanchard cracks Froelich with a solid left hand.
Blanchard works over Froelich with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Blanchard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Froelich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blanchard has Froelich in his guard.#REVB#
Blanchard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4##SUB#
Blanchard has his foot on Froelich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Froelich works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Blanchard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Erin Blanchard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Froelich wants to control from the top but Blanchard keeps moving.
Froelich stopping the sweep attempt from Blanchard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erin Blanchard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blanchard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice straight punches there by Froelich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Froelich.
Blanchard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Froelich's waist but Froelich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blanchard off to one side. #TD2#
Froelich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Froelich passes the guard and advances to mount!
Froelich won't let Blanchard get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Froelich looking to control but Blanchard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Froelich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Froelich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Blanchard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Froelich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Blanchard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Froelich.
Blanchard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Froelich tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Froelich goes for an armbar but Blanchard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blanchard.
Froelich looking to control but Blanchard passes into half guard.
Blanchard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Froelich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blanchard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Froelich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Froelich trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SU#
Blanchard decides to stand up.
Froelich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blanchard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Blanchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanchard scores with a head kick.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blanchard enables Froelich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blanchard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Froelich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Froelich wants to control from the top but Blanchard keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blanchard is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Froelich looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blanchard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Froelich is trying to control but can't.
Blanchard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blanchard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blanchard in particular looking to stall.
Blanchard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Froelich is trying to control but can't.
Blanchard drops an elbow to the side of Froelich's head.
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 Erin Blanchard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blanchard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Erin Blanchard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ironfoot lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Blanchard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ironfoot is trying to keep an underhook but Blanchard manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ironfoot has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Blanchard is on him like a limpet, forcing Ironfoot back against the cage.#TD#
Blanchard tightens his grip and picks Ironfoot up, before dumping him to the ground. Ironfoot manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Ironfoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blanchard landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Ironfoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ironfoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blanchard throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Ironfoot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blanchard.
Blanchard throws a strike but Ironfoot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanchard wants to control the position but Ironfoot says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ironfoot trying to control from Blanchard's half guard. Blanchard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blanchard is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Blanchard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blanchard cracks Ironfoot with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Ironfoot throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blanchard escapes and throws Ironfoot's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Blanchard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Jab, jab by Ironfoot - just one landing. #TD#
Blanchard drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Ironfoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blanchard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blanchard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ironfoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ironfoot throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blanchard uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ironfoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Blanchard working the ground and pound.
Ironfoot tries to bench press Blanchard off him but Blanchard keeps the position.
Blanchard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Blanchard working the head and body with strikes.
Ironfoot taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ironfoot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blanchard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blanchard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blanchard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blanchard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Blanchard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Blanchard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ironfoot is trying to maintain the position but Blanchard is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ironfoot has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Blanchard. Oh but Ironfoot has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Blanchard goes limp - he's gone! Ironfoot jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dirk Ironfoot!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Martell misses.
Martell is looking to land body kicks.
Blanchard feinted with a counter takedown.
Blanchard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blanchard really is a fat lump.
Martell throws a head kick that misses
and Blanchard counters with a body kick that stops Martell in his tracks momentarily.
Martell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blanchard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martell throws out a loose jab but Blanchard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martell throws a chopping leg kick but Blanchard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Martell misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard drops his hands momentarily and Martell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martell throws a head kick that misses.
Martell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Martell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blanchard.
Martell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blanchard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blanchard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martell 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 Blanchard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blanchard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blanchard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oberyn Martell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martell lands with a straight right. Blanchard didn't see that one coming.
Martell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martell tries to land a leg kick but Blanchard saw it coming and moves away.
Martell throws a shot from downtown. Blanchard moves away and avoids it.
Martell looks winded!
Martell cracks Blanchard with a good jab.
Martell throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Blanchard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanchard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blanchard 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.#T2#
Blanchard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU#
Blanchard escapes and gets back to his feet.
Martell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blanchard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martell is fending him off so far but Blanchard persists. Nope, Martell circles away and we're back to standing.
Blanchard tries for a takedown but Martell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blanchard throws out a loose jab but Martell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martell avoids the head kick by Blanchard.
Martell throws a front kick that sends Blanchard stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martell.
Martell lands a nice looking body shot.
Martell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blanchard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Oberyn Martell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A left and a right from Martell both land. Nice combination.
Blanchard tries to clinch up.
Martell with the counter takedown but Blanchard avoids it easily.
Martell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blanchard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martell if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL#
Blanchard moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Martell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blanchard 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 Erin Blanchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Blanchard pulls Martell into guard.
Martell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martell trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Blanchard is looking to stand up but Martell isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blanchard is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Martell rolls with it to try and escape but Blanchard cranks on the arm and Martell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erin Blanchard!
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