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Event:
The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Blanks lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Blanks. Beautiful body shot.
Allen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blanks throws a shot to the body.
Blanks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Blanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Blanks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blanks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot.
Allen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blanks tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blanks throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Blanks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Blanks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Blanks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blanks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blanks misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Blanks does no damage.
Blanks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allen counters with a crisp right that sends Blanks to the canvas! Allen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gee Gee Allen!
The defeated Billy Blanks had this to say: 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Event:
TIT OUT
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanks.
Billy Blanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanks slips a jab from Knight.
Blanks blocks a jab.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Blanks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blanks jabs at Knight's body.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanks.
Blanks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blanks misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Knight rushes Blanks and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knight jumps guard but Blanks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knight throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1##BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Billy Blanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blanks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Blanks does no damage.
Blanks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blanks finds it's way round the side to connect with Knight's head.
Blanks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blanks digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.
Blanks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2##KD#
Blanks lands a left and a right that sends Knight crashing to the canvas! Blanks dives into mount looking to finish!
Knight is working to get back to half guard.
Knight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knight is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Blanks is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Blanks get's back to his feet.#T3#
Blanks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Blanks.#ROC#
Knight is rocked!
Blanks knocks out Knight with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Blanks before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Blanks picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Blanks!
Billy Blanks spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Green Knight spoke after the fight, saying 'least my opponent is happy'.
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Event:
TIT 72 - Baby v Booker III
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanks tests Knight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blanks throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blanks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Blanks.#TD#
Knight drives through with a takedown into Blanks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Blanks uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanks cracks Knight with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blanks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Billy Blanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Knight looks for a takedown but Blanks sprawls well.
Blanks lands with a good body shot.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blanks as he jumps to the side.
Blanks scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Knight manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blanks is one step ahead there.
Blanks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Blanks stands up from Knight's guard - Blanks perhaps looking for a knockout.
Blanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blanks fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Green Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Blanks with a jab.#KD2#
Blanks lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Knight sprawling to the canvas. Blanks follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Knight hang on? #ROC2#
Knight is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Green Knight has been cut.
Knight punching from the bottom.
Oh Knight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blanks is thwarting Knight's attempts to control the position.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.
Knight is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knight tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is trying to stand back up but Blanks is controlling him
#T4#
Blanks is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight tries to roll over but Blanks keeps him under control.
Knight trying to hold on to Blanks's head to control him but Blanks postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blanks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Green Knight's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut there from Blanks.
Knight takes one to the chin there.
Blanks works Knight's body with a nice hook.
Blanks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blanks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Blanks knocks Knight out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Blanks!
Billy Blanks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Green Knight stepped up to the mic, saying 'least my opponent is happy'.
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Event:
TIT 67 - Danger v DeVito
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Blanks tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blanks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cain Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Blanks tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blanks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blanks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Blanks throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Silva tries for a takedown but Blanks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanks fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Blanks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Blanks.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blanks as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blanks is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blanks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blanks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blanks is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Blanks is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blanks, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blanks is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2##SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blanks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blanks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Silva has hold of Blanks's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Blanks seems comfortable defending it but Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Blanks is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Blanks is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cain Silva!
Cain Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Billy Blanks was interviewed post fight and said 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Event:
TIT 65 - Bartlett v Wilson
Date: Oct 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Blanks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Daniels jumps guard but Blanks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Daniels prevents Blanks from breaking the clinch.
Blanks avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
Daniels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blanks pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanks stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Blanks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blanks scores with a body shot.
Daniels tries to clinch but Blanks is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Blanks. No joy for Daniels on that attempt. #T1#
Daniels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blanks avoids it really well and circles away.
Blanks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Daniels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blanks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanks defending against the ground and pound. #ES2#
Blanks bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Blanks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blanks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daniels somewhat.#T2#
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Blanks circles away.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Blanks sprawls well.
Blanks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
Blanks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like James Daniels has been cut.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Blanks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blanks wants it to stay on the feet.
Blanks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blanks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2#
Blanks drops Daniels with a right and a left! Blanks comes rushing in but Daniels regains his composure and manages to keep Blanks in guard.
#ROC2#
Daniels is rocked!
Daniels is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Blanks stands and steps away. Daniels gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Daniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daniels walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Blanks swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Blanks!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Billy Blanks waved his t-shirt featuring Transform Supplements 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
TIT 59
Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Caria misses the jab.
Caria throws a hook but Blanks blocks it.
Caria takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caria connects with a leg kick. Blanks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Caria.
Caria has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ferocious Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Caria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Caria connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Caria dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blanks. That did some damage!
Caria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caria gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Caria misses the jab.
Caria moves out of range as Blanks strikes.
Blanks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caria tries to counter by clinching up but Blanks breaks away and moves out of range.
Blanks blocks a jab.
Blanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caria looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Caria finds it's way through Blanks's defenses. #T1#
Caria misses with a looping left.
Caria lands a leg kick that knocks Blanks off balance momentarily.
Blanks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blanks duly obliges.
Blanks lands with a shot to the body.
Blanks misses with a wild combination.
Caria is looking to slow Blanks down with leg kicks.
Caria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blanks throws out the jab.
Caria quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Caria cracks the inside of Blanks's front leg.
Caria connects with the punch.#CL#
Caria darts in and clinches Blanks up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanks blocking some punches.
Caria tries to throw a body punch but Blanks avoids it by throwing Caria back against the cage.
Caria lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Blanks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Caria is stalling here.
Caria throws a punch but it's blocked by Blanks.
Caria lands a nice uppercut.
Caria is looking to control Blanks's arms but Blanks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Caria has his back to the cage.
Blanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caria misses with some punches.
Caria throws a punch but it's blocked by Blanks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Caria - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Caria lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Blanks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blanks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blanks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Caria rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Blanks looks up at the clock. Bad move! Caria lands a right hand from hell, dropping Blanks. Caria pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melankomas Caria!
Billy Blanks was interviewed post fight and said 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Event:
TIT 54 - Melodies v Danger
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanks. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Blanks manages to avoid it.
Billy Blanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Blanks throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Blanks lands a jab to the head.
Blanks lands a nice shot that snaps Knight's head back.
Blanks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanks throws a shot to the body.
Blanks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blanks duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Green Knight has been cut.
Blanks lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Blanks digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.
Knight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blanks throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Blanks lands a nice shot to the body.
Blanks lands a nice shot that snaps Knight's head back.
Blanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Blanks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
Blanks drops Knight with a left right combo! Blanks follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Knight looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Blanks decides to stand back up. Blanks steps back and let's Knight get back to his feet.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blanks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Knight tries to get into range but Blanks steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Knight! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Blanks scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Blanks!
After the big win, Billy Blanks made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Transform Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Green Knight spoke after the fight, saying 'least my opponent is happy'.
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Event:
Chaos FC 8
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Blanks jabs Berghen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Berghen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blanks scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Berghen manages to mount him!
Blanks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berghen on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berghen controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Berghen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Blanks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Berghen.
Blanks is looking to get to half guard.
Berghen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berghen lands with some strikes.#T2#
Berghen landing strikes from the mount and Blanks is in trouble!
Berghen controlling his opponent.
Berghen lands a big shot there that rocks Blanks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Berghen controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Berghen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blanks tries to hold on but Berghen pushes him away.
Berghen lands a heavy elbow.
Berghen controlling the position easily from mount.
Berghen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Berghen controlling the pace for now.
Blanks wants to hold on but Berghen pushes him away.#T4#
Blanks is bucking up trying to escape but Berghen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Berghen controlling the position easily from mount.
Berghen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Berghen lands a big elbow - Blanks is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Blanks is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arsteen Berghen!
In defeat, Billy Blanks stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Event:
Chaos FC 6
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Lora misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blanks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Manuel Lora has been cut.
Lora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Lora closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blanks did well to prevent Lora getting side control.
Lora has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Island Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blanks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lora passes to side control.
Lora advances to mount. #SUB2#
Lora wants to finish this one by submission but Blanks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lora.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Blanks defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lora. #T1##SUB2#
Lora has hold of Blanks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blanks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Lora is working for a guillotine from mount but Blanks frees his head quite easily.
Blanks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lora tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lora working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Blanks looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Lora! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Manuel Lora!
In defeat, Billy Blanks stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Event:
Chaos FC 3
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Blanks takes a swing at Petersen's ribcage but misses.
Petersen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blanks defends it well.
Blanks takes a swing at Petersen's ribcage but misses.
Blanks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Petersen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blanks sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blanks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blanks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blanks tries to get out of the position.
Blanks gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Petersen is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Blanks is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Blanks flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Petersen anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Blanks and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Petersen slips an arm under Blanks chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Petersen has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Petersen is squeezing on Blanks like an anaconda would it's prey. Blanks fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Petersen!
Billy Blanks was interviewed post fight and said 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Event:
Chaos FC 2
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Blanks catches Lyon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lyon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blanks swivels and escapes.
Blanks lands a right hook to the body.
Blanks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blanks wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice jab there from Blanks. #CUT#
It looks like Lucious Lyon has been cut.#KD#
Blanks lands a left and a right that sends Lyon crashing to the canvas! Blanks dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Lyon is rocked!
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanks controlling the position easily from mount.
Lyon is still in real trouble! Can Blanks finish him?
Lyon is trying to escape the mount.
Lyon regains half guard.
Lyon seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Blanks is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Lyon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lyon wants to control but Blanks is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB2#
Lyon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blanks pulls his head out easily.
Lyon is looking to control Blanks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lyon avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Lyon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lyon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lyon wants to improve his position but Blanks is controlling well.
Lyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blanks is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Blanks postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lyon to stand up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blanks lands a nice looking body shot.
Blanks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lyon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Blanks counters by moving into the clinch.
Billy Blanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucious Lyon.
Lyon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lyon tries to pull guard but Blanks won't allow it.
#BC#
Blanks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blanks lands with a good body shot.
Lyon looks winded!
Blanks cracks Lyon's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Lyon slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Blanks can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Blanks!
Billy Blanks gave a mention to Transform Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TIT 28 - Glass v Lius 2
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Blanks cracks Pederson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pederson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pederson fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Blanks rushes Pederson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pederson keeps control of Blanks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Blanks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pederson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pederson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blanks circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Blanks moves into the clinch.
Blanks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1##BC#
Pederson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pederson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blanks defends well and Pederson ends up having to push Blanks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pederson shoots for a double leg takedown but Blanks sprawls well. He's pushed Pederson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blanks tries to counter with a clinch but Pederson shakes him off and moves away.#KD2#
Blanks drops Pederson with a left and a right! Oh, Pederson is hurt - Blanks dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Pederson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Pederson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Blanks decides to stand back up. Blanks steps back and let's Pederson get back to his feet.
Pederson shoots in for a double leg but Blanks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blanks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blanks lands a jab to the head.
Oh Pederson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blanks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Blanks clinches with his opponent.
Pederson is trying to maintain a safe position but Blanks gets an underhook and turns Pederson into the cage.
Pederson seems to have got his legs back now.
Blanks has Pederson pressed against the cage, preventing Pederson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pederson tries for a takedown but Blanks manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Blanks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blanks blocks a body shot from Pederson. #BC2#
Blanks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pederson tries to clinch there but Blanks circles away.
#KD2#
Blanks cracks Pederson with a big right hand and Pederson goes down!
Pederson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pederson is adopting a defensive guard.
Blanks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pederson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blanks is controlling him.
Pederson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Blanks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pederson is proving hard to escape from.
Pederson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pederson is proving hard to escape from.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pederson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Blanks rushes Pederson and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Blanks breaks the clinch.
Blanks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pederson's hands.#CL2#
Blanks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pederson, pushing him back against the cage.
Blanks is trying to push Pederson away but Pederson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blanks wants to break free but Pederson has control.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pederson.
Pederson tries to pull guard but Blanks won't allow it.
Pederson tries for a takedown but Blanks manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Blanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pederson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blanks.
Pederson throws a head kick that misses.
Pederson looks for a takedown but Blanks sprawls well.
Blanks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pedersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Blanks drives through and clinches with Pederson against the cage.
Pederson keeps control of Blanks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pederson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blanks's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blanks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pederson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blanks defends it nicely.
Pederson takes one to the chin there.
Blanks moves out of range as Pederson throws a body kick.
Blanks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Blanks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pederson, pushing him back against the cage.
Blanks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Blanks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Blanks clinches up with Pederson and pushes him back against the cage.
Pederson fails to pull guard.
Pederson jumps guard but Blanks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Blanks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pederson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Pederson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blanks counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Blanks. No joy for Pederson on that attempt. #KD2#
Blanks bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Pederson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#SU2#
Blanks stands and steps away. Pederson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alejandro Pederson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blanks measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Pederson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Billy Blanks!
Billy Blanks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TIT 22 - Booker v Bell
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Melodies moves away from the strike by Blanks.
Melodies looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blanks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melodies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blanks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Melodies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melodies misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Melodies as he connects with a hook.
Melodies misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Melodies lands.
Melodies thuds his right hand into Blanks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Melodies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Blanks is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melodies lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Blanks is looking to close the distance but Melodies sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Blanks crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Blanks is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Billy Blanks spoke after the fight, saying 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Event:
TIT 17 - Baby v Booker
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Osiris throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Blanks closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Blanks manages to break the clinch.
Osiris misses with a wild combination.
Blanks misses with a hook.
Osiris throws a series of punches but Blanks avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Osiris!
Blanks looks to land a combination but Osiris avoids it well.
Osiris throws a nice looking combination but Blanks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Osiris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blanks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osiris lands a high kick!
#CL#
Blanks closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Blanks breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Blanks gets a clinch. #BC#
Blanks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Blanks.#CL#
Blanks closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Blanks breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Blanks moves into range and clinches up with Osiris.
Osiris scores a nice knee to the body.
Blanks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Osiris working aggressively here.
#BC#
Blanks manages to break the clinch.
Blanks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Osiris.
Osiris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blanks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Osiris is just out of range.
Osiris is looking to slow Blanks down with leg kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Osiris or perhaps it was just good defense by Blanks, which made it look bad.
Osiris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Blanks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Blanks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Osiris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Nice defenses there by Osiris.#CL#
Blanks has closed the distance and engaged Osiris in a clinch.
#BC#
Blanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Osiris throws a head kick but Blanks moves out of range.
Osiris scores with a jab. Blanks acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Blanks closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Blanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Osiris bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Blanks takes the fight into the clinch.
Blanks is leaning against Osiris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Blanks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Osiris! Blanks is out on his feet! Osiris rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Blanks is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Blanks is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lincoln Osiris!
Billy Blanks spoke after the fight, saying 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Event:
TIT 12 - Riberio v Blubb
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Ano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Blanks clinches.
Blanks works on Ano's body with a couple of short punches.
Blanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Blanks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blanks is out of range.
Blanks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ano is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ano throws a sloppy head kick and Blanks moves out of range easily.
Blanks throws out a counter right but Ano avoids it with no problem.
Ano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ano throws a solid leg kick but Blanks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ano.
Elyyn Ano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blanks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blanks.#CL2#
Blanks has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Ano misses with some punches.
#BC#
Ano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Blanks closes the distance and clinches.
Ano scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC#
Ano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ano throws a sloppy head kick
and Blanks counters with a series of strikes. Ano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blanks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blanks fails to land with a series of punches.
Blanks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ano is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Ano.
Ano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blanks scores with a hook to the body. Ano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blanks throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Ano is rocked!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Blanks digs a right hand into Ano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ano's gas tank.
Blanks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ano.#BC2#
Blanks breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Blanks closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Blanks.
#BC2#
Blanks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blanks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Blanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ano misses with a leg kick
and Blanks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Blanks forces Ano back against the cage and clinches.
Ano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Blanks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Ano ducks straight into an uppercut from Blanks and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ano manages to regain guard straight away.
Oh Ano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Blanks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ano seems to have got his legs back now.
Blanks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Blanks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ano, up you get!
Ano tries a head kick but it misses.
Blanks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#KD2#
Blanks bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Ano! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Blanks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ano, up you get! #T4#
Ano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blanks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blanks checks a low kick from Ano.#KD2#
Blanks waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ano. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ano to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#SU2#
Blanks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ano misses with a head kick.
Ano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ano scores with a spinning back kick!
Ano throws a head kick but Blanks moves out of range.
Blanks punishes Ano's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Blanks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
Blanks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Blanks breaks the clinch.
Blanks throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blanks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ano throws a sloppy head kick and Blanks moves out of range easily.
Blanks misses with the combination.
Billy Blanks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blanks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Blanks misses.
Ano scores with a kick to the body.
Blanks scores with a body shot.
Blanks misses with a wild combination.
Billy Blanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ano scoring well with a low kick there.
Ano throws a sloppy head kick and Blanks moves out of range easily.
Blanks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blanks throws a series of punches but Ano avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Blanks moves out of range as Ano throws a body kick.
Blanks lands a jab to Ano's midsection.
Blanks scores with a decent looking hook.#KD2#
Blanks drops Ano with a left right combo! Blanks follows him down to the ground into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Blanks decides to stand back up. Blanks steps back and let's Ano get back to his feet.
Blanks throws a shot to the body.
Blanks jabs Ano to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Blanks takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Blanks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Blanks darts in and clinches Ano up against the cage.#BC2#
Blanks breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Blanks drops his shoulder and cracks Ano with a huge uppercut! Ano goes down! Can Blanks finish him?
Blanks content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Blanks gets to his feet - Ano follows without any prompting. #T2#
Blanks lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Blanks rushes Ano and presses him up against the cage.
Ano trying to land knees to the body.
Blanks digs a right hand into Ano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ano's gas tank.
Good body shot from Blanks.
#BC2#
Blanks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Blanks closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Blanks breaks from the clinch.
Blanks throws a series of punches but Ano avoids them all with ease.
Blanks connects with a single shot there.
Blanks blocks a head kick by Ano.
Blanks loads up on a big right hand but Ano slips the punch.#CL2#
Ano gets tackled into the cage by Blanks. Blanks maintains the clinch.
Ano trying to land knees to the body.
#T3##BC2#
Blanks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blanks lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Blanks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Blanks.
Blanks pushes Ano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Blanks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blanks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanks cracks a nice hook into Ano's ribs.
Blanks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blanks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blanks lands a slapping body shot.
Blanks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ano on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blanks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ano doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Blanks misses with the combination.
Blanks misses with a series of wild punches.
Ano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blanks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ano tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Ano gets tackled into the cage by Blanks. Blanks maintains the clinch.
Blanks digs a right hand underneath Ano's ribcage. Ano let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Blanks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Blanks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blanks lands a nice hook to Ano's body. Ano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blanks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ano doesn't manage to clinch there - Blanks circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blanks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blanks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blanks. That did some damage!
Blanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ano doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Blanks has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Blanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blanks swats away the attempt to clinch by Ano.
Blanks checks a leg kick.
Blanks moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blanks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blanks lands a slapping body shot.
Blanks blocks a head kick by Ano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blanks cracks Ano with a good jab.#T1##CL2#
Blanks rushes Ano and presses him up against the cage.
Blanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Blanks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ano throws a head kick that misses.
Ano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blanks.
Ano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blanks darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Blanks rushes Ano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ano's elbow. #BC2#
Blanks breaks the clinch.
Blanks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blanks lands with a nice body punch.
Blanks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blanks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanks connects with a body shot that sends Ano's belly button to the back.#T2#
Blanks lands a two punch combo.
Blanks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Blanks takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Blanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ano looks for the body kick but Blanks saw that one coming. #CL2#
Blanks clinches.
Ano trying to stall but Blanks improves his position.
Blanks can't find room to land a body shot as Ano controls the action.
Blanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Blanks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blanks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ano rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Blanks forces Ano back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Blanks.
Ano misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Blanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Blanks instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Blanks breaks the clinch.
Ano throws a leg kick that misses.
Ano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blanks's head.
Ano throws a lazy head kick
letting Blanks counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Blanks drops his shoulder and cracks Ano with a huge uppercut! Ano goes down! Can Blanks finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blanks is controlling him.
Blanks sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Ano is working an open guard so Blanks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Ano lands a head kick!
Ano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blanks wants to counter with a clinch but Ano pushes him away.
Blanks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blanks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ano. #CL2#
Blanks clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Blanks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Blanks moves into the clinch.
Billy Blanks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Blanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Blanks pushes Ano up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ano tries a knee to the head but Blanks blocks it.
Ano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elyyn Ano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Blanks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Blanks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Blanks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blanks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Blanks!
Billy Blanks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TIT 9 - Baby v Coke
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Hope throws a hook but Blanks avoids it easily.
Blanks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hope connects with the punch.
Hope moves away from the strike by Blanks.
Hope is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blanks.
Hope uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blanks has time to react.
Blanks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hope lands with an uppercut that bounces Blanks off the cage and back into range.
Hope digs a good body shot into Blanks's ribs.
Blanks tries to close the distance and clinch but Hope swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hope looks to land a left hand but Blanks moved out of range nicely.
Blanks misses the shot to the body.
As Blanks tries to get set, Hope tries to push him back and clinch up but Blanks manages to avoid the attempt.
Hope keeps the fight on the outside.
Hope tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blanks manages to circle out of the way.
Blanks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#
Blanks is rocked!
Hope lands a nice looking body shot.
Blanks is still on wobbly legs! Can Hope finish him?
Blanks looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hope fakes the body blow, causing Blanks to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Blanks goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Hope!
A victorious Harry Hope thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Billy Blanks stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Event:
TIT 7 - Riberio v Talisay
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Man clinches. #BC2#
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Blanks throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Blanks blocks the low kick.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blanks scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blanks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.#CL#
Blanks moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Blanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Blanks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blanks managing to block the knees to the body from Man.
Blanks lands a body punch. #BC#
Blanks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blanks throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Blanks.
Blanks tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man throws a counter combo.
Blanks tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Blanks tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Blanks.
Blanks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blanks scores with a three punch combo!
Blanks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blanks lands with a nice combination. Man backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Man is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mutoid Man has been cut.#CL#
Blanks clinches with his opponent.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Blanks finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanks cracks Man with a nice body shot.#BC#
Blanks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blanks lands with a shot to the body.
Man seems to have recovered his senses.
Blanks moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Blanks slips the punch.#CL2#
Man moves into range and clinches up with Blanks.#BC#
Blanks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man misses with a low kick. #CL#
Blanks darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Blanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Blanks.
Good body shot from Blanks.
Blanks tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
#T2##BC2#
Man breaks from the clinch.
Mutoid Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanks jabs at Man's body.
Blanks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blanks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man throws a wild hook but Blanks just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Man gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Blanks raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blanks!
Billy Blanks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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