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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Blighton rushes Mankowski and presses him up against the cage.
Mankowski looks winded!#TD#
Blighton gets control of Mankowski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blighton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mankowski is posturing up here but Blighton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mankowski tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mankowski has to tap! Slick submission there by Blighton !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buster Blighton !
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Event:
MMANIAK 49
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Blighton doesn't manage to clinch there - Mies circles away.
Blighton shoots in for a takedown but Mies shows good takedown defense. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Mies pulls Blighton into guard.
Mies has his hands on Blighton 's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blighton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blighton wants to control from the top but Mies keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blighton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mies keeping moving, preventing Blighton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mies has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blighton 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 Mies.#T1#
Mies is trying to control Blighton 's posture but Blighton avoids it.
Mies avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blighton .
Mies's coaches at 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Blighton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blighton in the domination position with Mies hanging on.#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.
Mies manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mies trying to control from the bottom.
Mies wants to get back to full guard.
Mies is trying to control but can't.
Blighton wants to control but Mies is keeping him busy.
Mies is looking to improve his position.
Mies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blighton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blighton is thwarting Mies's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Blighton clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Mies fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Mies pulls guard.
Mies wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mies is looking for a triangle but Blighton pushes his legs off easily.
Mies trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Mies looking for a guillotine here but Blighton defends easily.
Blighton wants to pass the guard but Mies is keeping the position.#T4#
Blighton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blighton wants to control but Mies is keeping him busy.
Blighton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mies avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blighton .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buster Blighton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blighton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mies but Mies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mies dives in for a single leg takedown but Blighton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blighton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mies's waist but Mies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blighton off to one side. #CL#
Mies gets a clinch. #TD#
Mies jumps into guard, dragging Blighton to the mat.
Blighton throws a strike but Mies rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Blighton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mies wants to stand but Blighton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blighton can do to turn this around?
Blighton looking for a sweep. Not yet Blighton , not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mies trying to control the position from guard on top but Blighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Blighton is trying to hold Mies in close to prevent damage but Mies has managed to pass into half guard.
Mies thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blighton 's head.
Mies wants to control but Blighton is keeping him busy.
Blighton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blighton trying to keep a closed guard but Mies is proving a slippery customer.
Mies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blighton is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Blighton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blighton looking to control.
Blighton pulls Mies in to control the position.
Blighton keeping moving, preventing Mies from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blighton misses with a series of wild punches.
Mies throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blighton 's waist but Blighton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mies off to one side. #TD#
Mies decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blighton tries to get to full guard but Mies has control of the leg.
Blighton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mies's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mies's back!#T3#
Blighton is hanging on to Mies's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Mies is having to fend off submission attempts from Blighton , who is looking to sink in the choke. Blighton doesn't have the hooks in though and Mies manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Blighton trying to keep a closed guard but Mies is proving a slippery customer.
Blighton striking off his back but it's not causing Mies any problems. #SUB2#
Blighton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mies defends it easily.
Mies trying to control the position from guard on top but Blighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Mies is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mies advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Blighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blighton tries to roll over but Mies keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pit Mies dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Mies.
Blighton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mies is fending him off so far but Blighton persists. Nope, Mies circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Mies misses its intended target.
Mies shoots in looking for a takedown but Blighton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mies's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Blighton 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.
Mies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blighton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blighton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blighton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pit Mies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Blighton 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Mies has his foot on Blighton 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blighton works his way back into a safe position though.
Mies keeping moving, preventing Blighton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mies has his feet on Blighton 's thighs here. He's pushed Blighton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blighton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pit Mies!
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Event:
MMANIAK 47
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Blighton goes for a double leg but Strikes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strikes continues to drive forward.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strikes. That's going to slow Blighton down. #TD2#
Strikes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Strikes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Strikes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blighton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strikes tries to throw a body punch but Blighton avoids it by throwing Strikes back against the cage. #TD2#
Blighton has clasped his hands together around Strikes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strikes is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Strikes is trying to control Blighton 's posture but Blighton avoids it.
Strikes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blighton 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Strikes tries to get to full guard but Blighton has control of the leg.
Strikes is concentrating on defense, preventing Blighton from advancing position.
Strikes wants to control but Blighton is keeping busy.
Strikes is refusing to be controlled, as Blighton sits in half guard.
Strikes has hold of Blighton 's hands but Blighton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strikes is trying to get back to full guard.
Blighton controlling the action here.
Strikes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blighton is pressing down on Strikes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strikes is holding on for now.
Strikes wants to control but Blighton is keeping busy.
Blighton is trying to control the action in half guard but Strikes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blighton . #CL2#
Blighton takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Strikes trying to control the position but instead, Blighton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strikes into the cage.
Strikes throws an elbow that misses.
Strikes has Blighton pushed against the cage.
Strikes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blighton is defending well for now.
Blighton taking a breather. #TD2#
Blighton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Blighton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strikes defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blighton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Strikes passes Blighton 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Strikes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blighton is looking to improve his position.
Blighton trying to control but Strikes postures up.
#SU#
Strikes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Blighton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Strikes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blighton working away.
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 Carlos Strikes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Strikes misses with a head kick.
Blighton with the counter takedown but Strikes avoids it easily.
Blighton closes the distance and clinches up with Strikes, looking for a takedown. Blighton pushes Strikes against the cage but Strikes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blighton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blighton throws a nice looking combination but Strikes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strikes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#KD#
Strikes lands a big head kick that sends Blighton tumbling to the mat! Strikes takes a step backwards and waves Blighton back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Buster Blighton has been cut.#CL2#
Blighton takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Blighton gets a takedown into half guard.
Strikes is not content to let Blighton control the position.#T1#
Blighton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strikes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Buster Blighton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strikes tries to kick Blighton off but Blighton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Blighton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blighton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strikes trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strikes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blighton throws a sloppy head kick
and Strikes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strikes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blighton can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Strikes tries to keep at a distance but Blighton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strikes taking a breather.#T2##BC#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Blighton goes for a double leg but Strikes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strikes continues to drive forward.
Strikes shoots in but no luck this time.
Strikes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blighton .
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Blighton .#CL2#
Blighton moves into the clinch.
Blighton can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Blighton pulls Strikes into guard.
Strikes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strikes is looking to stand up but Blighton won't let him. #SUB2#
Blighton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Blighton controlling Strikes's posture. #SUB2#
Blighton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strikes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blighton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strikes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Blighton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strikes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strikes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strikes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Blighton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blighton wants to control from the top but Strikes keeps moving.
Strikes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blighton wants to control from the top but Strikes keeps moving.
Strikes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Blighton looking to sit in guard and control but Strikes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buster Blighton '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#
Blighton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strikes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blighton shoots in for a takedown but Strikes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blighton has a takedown stuffed.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Blighton .
Blighton misses with a takedown #CL#
and Strikes counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Strikes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Strikes is trying to work for a kimura but Blighton is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blighton wants to control but Strikes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Blighton is looking to improve his position.
Strikes controlling the action here.
Blighton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strikes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blighton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strikes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blighton striking from half guard on the bottom.
Strikes controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Strikes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blighton !
Blighton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Strikes scoring with strikes but Blighton is staying in there.
Blighton is desperately trying to improve his position but Strikes has a good base and remains in mount.
Blighton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strikes with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Strikes content just to control the position here.
Blighton working to try and regain half guard.
Blighton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Blighton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blighton stopping the sweep attempt from Strikes.#ES#
Strikes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Blighton prevents a body shot from Strikes.
Strikes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Buster Blighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Blighton tries to keep at a distance but Strikes has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Blighton pushes Strikes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strikes fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blighton misses with a takedown attempt - Strikes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buster Blighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Strikes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blighton fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Strikes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strikes, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Strikes!
A relieved looking Carlos Strikes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMANIAK 46
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez lands with a kick to the temple. Blighton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alvarez throws a combination. Blighton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Blighton avoids nicely. #TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blighton quickly recovers to half guard.
Blighton is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blighton avoid being mounted?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez drops an elbow to the side of Blighton 's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alvarez connects with a nice short shot to Blighton 's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez drops an elbow to the side of Blighton 's head.
Blighton is looking to improve his position.
Blighton trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alvarez connects with a nice short shot to Blighton 's temple. #SUB2#
Blighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Alvarez lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Blighton defends the submission attempt.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Blighton is rocked!
Alvarez lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Blighton quite badly. Blighton pulls Alvarez in close trying to recover. Alvarez postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Blighton on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Blighton doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avila Alvarez!
Avila Alvarez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
MMANIAK 45
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Blighton throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McCarthy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blighton is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by McCarthy.
Blighton is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it. #SUB#
McCarthy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blighton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
McCarthy is trying to get an arm triangle but Blighton is defending well.
McCarthy working the ground and pound but Blighton is defending the strikes. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Blighton 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from McCarthy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blighton is looking for a sweep.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Blighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blighton misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Blighton can't do much from the bottom here.
McCarthy working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
McCarthy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blighton wants to control but McCarthy postures up.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCarthy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from McCarthy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Blighton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCarthy off and has taken his back!
Blighton has the hooks in. McCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCarthy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McCarthy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blighton tries to control but McCarthy wriggling away. #T3#
Blighton looking to finish with strikes here!
McCarthy gets back to half guard.#SUB#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Blighton is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCarthy trying to hold on to Blighton 's head to control him but Blighton postures up.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCarthy 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#
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCarthy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
McCarthy keeping control of the position. #SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blighton wants to control but McCarthy is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Blighton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCarthy defends it well.
Blighton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Blighton has control of the leg.
Blighton passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McCarthy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blighton to the mat! Blighton manages to get full guard.
Blighton is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
#SUB2#
Blighton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Blighton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
David McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Blighton blocks nicely.
McCarthy postures up in Blighton 's guard and throws a big left but Blighton blocks it. #T1#
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
McCarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCarthy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blighton is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
McCarthy is working for a kimura but Blighton is defending it quite comfortably.
Blighton wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
#SUB#
McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blighton is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Blighton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blighton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blighton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Blighton actively working from the bottom here.
Blighton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Blighton trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up.
#SUB#
McCarthy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blighton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCarthy.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blighton trying to control but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blighton can do to turn this around?#SUB#
McCarthy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCarthy winds up and cracks Blighton with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4##SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blighton sees it coming and defends easily.
McCarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blighton 's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Blighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McCarthy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Blighton tries to pull guard but McCarthy holds him up against the cage and eventually Blighton drops back down to his feet.
Blighton tries to pull guard but McCarthy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
McCarthy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Blighton keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass. #SUB#
McCarthy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Blighton is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Blighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blighton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blighton throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Blighton .
Blighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
Blighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
Blighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy trying to control but Blighton is working from the bottom.
Blighton controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself. #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.#SUB#
McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Blighton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blighton manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Blighton 's guard. #SUB2#
Blighton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarthy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Blighton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Blighton moves into the clinch.#T3##TD#
McCarthy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Blighton regains guard.
Blighton keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Blighton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blighton wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy is working Blighton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCarthy postures up in Blighton 's guard and throws a big left but Blighton blocks it.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy postures up in Blighton 's guard and throws a big left but Blighton blocks it.
Our spies down at at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform us that Blighton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blighton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard. #REVB#
Blighton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Blighton pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Blighton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blighton is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blighton looking to pass the guard.
Buster Blighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blighton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
David McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McCarthy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Blighton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ragnar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ragnar 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.
Blighton moves in looking to clinch but Ragnar pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blighton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ragnar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ragnar lunges at Blighton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blighton 's hand.
Ragnar lands with a kick to the temple. Blighton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Buster Blighton has been cut.
Ragnar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Blighton wants to clinch but Ragnar slips to the side
and Ragnar counters with a good low kick that Blighton was not able to check.
Ragnar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buster Blighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnar lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Blighton clinches.
Ragnar scores with a shot to the side of Blighton 's head.
Ragnar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blighton backwards.
Blighton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnar.
Ragnar lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Blighton is rocked!
Ragnar throws a punch but it's blocked by Blighton .
Blighton is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnar finish him?#T1#
Ragnar has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Blighton - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Ragnar, and another! Blighton is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bjorn Ragnar!
A very excited looking Bjorn Ragnar 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:
SFC 19: LOS ANGELES
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Kleinschmidt swings for the body but Blighton moves out of range.
Blighton slips under a jab.#CL2#
Kleinschmidt tries to keep at a distance but Blighton has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kleinschmidt pulls guard successfully.
Kleinschmidt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blighton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blighton trying to control but Kleinschmidt is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Kleinschmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blighton defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kleinschmidt trying to keep a closed guard but Blighton is proving a slippery customer.
Blighton wants to control from the top but Kleinschmidt keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kleinschmidt working for a triangle but Blighton defends it easily.
Kleinschmidt trying to keep a closed guard but Blighton is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Blighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kleinschmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blighton defends it easily.#SUB#
Kleinschmidt has his feet on Blighton 's thighs here. He's pushed Blighton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blighton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
Rudolf Kleinschmidt retains his welterweight title!
Rudolf Kleinschmidt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
SFC 16: Gonza x Lesnar
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Bahaghari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blighton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Blighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bahaghari pulls his head out easily.
Bahaghari is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blighton trying to hold on to Bahaghari's head to control him but Bahaghari postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahaghari is looking to take a break and control but Blighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Bahaghari trying to pass the guard but Blighton defending well.
Bahaghari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blighton is looking to improve his position.
Blighton is holding on to half guard well.
Bahaghari working over Blighton with some ground and pound. Blighton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bahaghari is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU2#
Bahaghari decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Blighton closes the distance and pushes Bahaghari back into the cage.
Bahaghari slows down the pace here.
Blighton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bahaghari walks away with a smile on his face. Blighton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blighton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bahaghari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bahaghari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bahaghari swats away the attempt to clinch by Blighton .#T3##CL2#
Bahaghari has managed to clinch.
Bahaghari stalls.
Blighton is trying to pull guard but Bahaghari has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Bahaghari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bahaghari checks a low kick from Blighton .
Blighton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blighton wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Bahaghari with that takedown attempt.
Buster Blighton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bahaghari.#CL#
Blighton rushes Bahaghari and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bahaghari is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bahaghari pulls guard effortlessly.
Bahaghari is trying to control the position but Blighton postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Blighton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blighton throws a big right hand that misses.
Bahaghari looking for a sweep. Not yet Bahaghari, not yet.
Bahaghari is trying to control the position but Blighton postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blighton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bahaghari misses with a few strikes there.
Bahaghari looks for a takedown but Blighton sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Bahaghari 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#
Bahaghari dodges the punch combination from Blighton .
Buster Blighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bahaghari has managed to clinch.
Blighton looking for a takedown. #TD#
Blighton pulls guard.
Bahaghari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bahaghari trying to control the position from guard on top but Blighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bahaghari wants to stand but Blighton is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahaghari trying to control the position from guard on top but Blighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Blighton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bahaghari trying to control the position from guard on top but Blighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bahaghari throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Blighton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bahaghari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bahaghari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blighton controlling Bahaghari's posture. #T2#
Bahaghari wants to control from the top but Blighton keeps moving.
Bahaghari wants to get up but he can't break Blighton 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blighton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Blighton is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bahaghari throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Blighton 's body to avoid the submission. Blighton has instead reached around Bahaghari's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Blighton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buster Blighton !
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Event:
SFC 9: Uberveem x Joe II
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Blighton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michael slips a straight right by Blighton .#TD#
Blighton shoots in and gets a takedown into Michael's guard.
Blighton 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blighton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Michael working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blighton has passed into half guard!
Michael blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blighton .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Michael looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Michael tries to roll over but Blighton keeps him under control.
Michael has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 10th Planet Tycoon. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Michael on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Michael wants to improve his position but Blighton is controlling well.
Michael keeps trying to improve his position.
Michael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blighton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Michael is pressing down on Blighton 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Michael is looking for a triangle here but Blighton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Michael looks winded!#T2#
Blighton controlling the position from side mount.
Michael tries to bench press Blighton off him but Blighton keeps the position. #SUB#
Blighton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Michael is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buster Blighton !
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Event:
SFC 5: Dugan x Killersson
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Blighton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blighton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blighton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rustern might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blighton moves nicely into side control.
Rustern defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blighton controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Rustern's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rustern is trying to escape the position but Blighton is controlling the position.
Rustern struggling a bit here.
Blighton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rustern is trying to stand.#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.
Blighton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Blighton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Blighton controlling from mount.
Rustern wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Blighton .
Blighton looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Blighton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rustern keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Blighton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rustern turns into him and now he's in Blighton 's guard.
Blighton pulls Rustern in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blighton 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Blighton looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rustern is defending well. Blighton quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rustern has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Blighton celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buster Blighton !
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Event:
QFC Tournament 752 Round 1
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Blighton shoots in looking for a takedown. Kingston tries to sprawl out of it but Blighton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kingston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kingston feinted with a counter takedown.
Blighton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blighton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blighton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Blighton .
Blighton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Kingston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston wants to control but Blighton is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blighton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Blighton 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kingston landing a few strikes. #T1#
Blighton is trying to control Kingston's posture but Kingston avoids it.
Kingston lands some shots froms side control.
Blighton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kingston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blighton has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kingston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blighton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kingston tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kingston has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blighton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blighton gets back to half guard.#T2#
Blighton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kingston controlling the pace.
Kingston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blighton is looking to control Kingston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blighton avoid being mounted?
Kingston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Blighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Blighton keeping control of the position.
Kingston is controlling the pace.
Blighton is looking to control Kingston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blighton avoid being mounted?
Kingston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kingston winds up and cracks Blighton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blighton trying to control here.
Blighton moves into full guard.
#T4#
Blighton controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself.
Kingston landing some decent shots from guard.
Kingston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kingston preventing the sweep.
Blighton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kingston advances to half guard.
Blighton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blighton is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Blighton actively working from the bottom here.
Kingston prevents Blighton from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kingston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Blighton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Buster Blighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blighton throws a jab when Kingston was well out of range.
Blighton closes the distance but Kingston moves to the side #TD#
and Kingston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kingston.
Kingston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kingston is in close to Blighton 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blighton trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blighton is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Thomas Kingston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blighton throws an elbow that misses. Kingston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blighton 's guard. Nice move by Kingston!#REVR#
Kingston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Kingston works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kingston is nestled in close to Blighton , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blighton is looking to control Kingston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blighton avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Blighton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kingston stopping the sweep attempt from Blighton .
Kingston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kingston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blighton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston controlling the position for now.
Kingston is staying active underneath Blighton , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Kingston is holding on to half guard well.
Kingston tries to get to full guard but Blighton has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Blighton is looking for a kimura but Kingston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blighton to get the leverage.
Kingston trying to control here.
Blighton is trying to control the action in half guard but Kingston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kingston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blighton can do to turn this around?
Kingston is holding on to half guard well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blighton trying to pass the guard but Kingston defending well. #T3#
Kingston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kingston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kingston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blighton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Blighton from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blighton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Kingston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blighton !
Blighton sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Blighton is looking for a sweep. Kingston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blighton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kingston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kingston's back!#SUB2#
Blighton tightening his grip on Kingston, looking for the choke.
Kingston tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Blighton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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!
Blighton struggling to keep hold of the position.
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 Thomas Kingston will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Blighton shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Blighton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kingston!
Kingston manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blighton 's best efforts.
Kingston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kingston tries to get out of the position.
Kingston moves into full guard.
Blighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingston swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kingston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blighton is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blighton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kingston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kingston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blighton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.
Blighton throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blighton is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blighton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kingston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blighton shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kingston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Blighton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blighton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blighton is looking to take a break and control but Kingston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blighton tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Kingston tries to buck Blighton off but Blighton is having none of it.
Blighton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
Blighton tries to advance to mount but Kingston denies him.
Kingston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blighton tries to score with some ground and pound. Kingston controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Blighton wants to control but Kingston is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blighton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kingston is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kingston struggling a bit here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blighton trying to control the position but Kingston is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blighton throws a head kick that Kingston semi-blocks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blighton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Kingston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Blighton .
Kingston slips a jab and a cross from Blighton .
Buster Blighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blighton .
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Blighton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kingston 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 for Buster Blighton !
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Thomas Kingston!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Thomas Kingston!
Thomas Kingston wins by split decision!
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