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Event:
WPFA V: Manhunter vs Blaze
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Manhunter connects with a right hand. Blaze shakes it off.
Manhunter misses with a wild combination.
Manhunter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manhunter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#
Blaze is rocked!
We've been told by Manhunter's head coaches at TZY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manhunter connects with a stiff jab that staggers Blaze - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martian Manhunter!
Martian Manhunter retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Martian Manhunter 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:
WPFA III: Koskinen vs Yueng
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Boy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blaze!
Boy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boy is looking to take a break and control but Blaze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blaze is trying to control Boy's posture but Boy avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy wants to take a breather but Blaze manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Boy.
Boy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boy sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Blaze doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Boy paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Blaze - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drake Blaze!
Drake Blaze thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 929 Round 4
Date: Sep 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Kosta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Kosta is trying to get an arm triangle but Blaze is defending well. #SUB2#
Kosta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kosta swings around for an armbar but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kosta's guard.#T1#
Blaze trying to control but Kosta is working from the bottom.
Blaze looking to sit in guard and control but Kosta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Kosta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blaze dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kosta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Blaze drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kosta dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Blaze has his foot on Kosta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosta works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Blaze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kosta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kosta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Blaze has his foot on Kosta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosta works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kosta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Kosta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blaze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kosta has Blaze in his guard.#REVR##SUB#
Blaze postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kosta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blaze, into his guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Kosta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blaze looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blaze looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blaze! #REVR##T3##SUB#
Blaze thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blaze tries to advance to mount but Kosta denies him.
Blaze controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blaze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Blaze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kosta, who protects the arm well.
Kosta is not content to let Blaze control the position.
Kosta pushes Blaze away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blaze gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Blaze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kosta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blaze but great work by Kosta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kosta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blaze is trying to improve his position.
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 Drake Blaze will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Blaze gets caught napping as Kosta dives in and scores a takedown. Blaze manages to retain guard.
Don Kosta has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Blaze has his foot on Kosta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosta works his way back into a safe position though.
Blaze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blaze keeping full guard, as Kosta tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kosta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blaze is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kosta, into his guard. #REVR#
Blaze looking to sit in guard and control but Kosta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Kosta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blaze is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kosta, into his guard. #REVR#
Blaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kosta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Blaze drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kosta dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kosta wanted to stand there but Blaze had control of the position. #T2##SUB2#
Kosta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blaze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kosta has Blaze in his guard.#REVR#
Blaze trying to control but Kosta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blaze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kosta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blaze has Kosta in his guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Kosta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blaze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kosta has Blaze in his guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Kosta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Blaze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kosta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kosta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kosta! #REVB##SUB2#
Kosta swings around for an armbar but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kosta's guard.#SUB2#
Kosta has his foot on Blaze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blaze works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blaze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kosta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kosta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kosta! #REVB##SUB2#
Kosta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blaze has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kosta but great work by Blaze.#T4##SUB#
Blaze is trying to get an arm triangle but Kosta is defending well. #SUB#
Blaze tries for a kimura but Kosta is defending well. #SUB#
Blaze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kosta has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Blaze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kosta, who protects the arm well.
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 Drake Blaze will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Blaze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blaze has gone for a leg lock! Kosta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blaze's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Kosta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blaze looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blaze looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blaze! #REVR##T1#
Blaze tries to stand but Kosta is controlling his head. #SUB#
Blaze goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kosta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blaze's guard! Nice work there by Kosta! #SUB2#
Kosta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blaze is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blaze has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Blaze trying to control but Kosta is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Blaze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kosta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kosta has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB2#
Kosta has gone for a leg lock! Blaze slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kosta's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kosta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blaze wants to control from the top but Kosta keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Blaze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kosta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kosta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kosta! #REVB#
Blaze is trying to control Kosta's posture but Kosta avoids it. #T4##SUB2#
Kosta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blaze rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kosta's guard! Nice work there by Blaze! #SUB2#
Kosta working for a triangle but Blaze defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kosta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kosta keeping moving, preventing Blaze from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Drake Blaze.
Well Blaze has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Drake Blaze!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Drake Blaze!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Don Kosta!
Drake Blaze wins by split decision!
A very excited looking Drake Blaze 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:
QFC Tournament 929 Round 3
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Jone has managed to clinch.
Jone lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Jone has picked Blaze up - he's going for a ride! Jone dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze is looking for a sweep. Jone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Blaze actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Blaze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jone pulls his head out easily.
Blaze works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jone wants to stand and escape but instead Blaze has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Blaze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blaze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Blaze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blaze advances to half guard. #SUB#
Blaze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Blaze is working for a kimura but Jone is defending it quite comfortably.
Jone wants to control but Blaze is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Blaze seems to be working for a kimura but Jone defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Blaze seems to be working for a kimura but Jone defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Blaze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blaze. #SUB#
Blaze is trying to work for a kimura but Jone is defending well.
Jone trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Blaze seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Drake Blaze!
A victorious Drake Blaze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 929 Round 2
Date: Sep 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Blaze slips a jab and a cross from Bright.
Blaze tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Blaze tries to sprawl but Bright drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blaze wants to get back to full guard but Bright has mounted him!
Bright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blaze is looking to escape.
Blaze tries to hold on but Bright pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blaze is looking to escape.
Blaze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SU#
Bright get's back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bright. #SUB#
Bright tries for a kimura but Blaze is defending well.
Blaze can't do much from the bottom here.
Blaze is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bright is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright tries to stand but Blaze is controlling his head. #SUB#
Bright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bright working away.
Bright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Bright is looking to take a break and control but Blaze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blaze tries to buck Bright off but Bright is having none of it.
Blaze wants to control but Bright postures up.#SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blaze has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blaze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bright trying to control the action but Blaze is working from the bottom. #T3#
Blaze wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Blaze is looking to regain half guard here but Bright keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Bright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blaze is looking to regain half guard here but Bright keeps moving and retains side control.
Blaze struggling a bit here.
Bright tries to stand but Blaze is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Bright gets a takedown into half guard.
Blaze trying to control but Bright postures up.
#SUB2#
Blaze actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Blaze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaze is staying active underneath Bright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Light Bright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bright lands a nice hook to Blaze's body. Blaze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Light Bright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blaze's half guard.
Blaze is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bright's back!#SUB2#
Blaze working for a choke but Bright reverses nicely into Blaze 's guard. #SUB2#
Bright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blaze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bright has managed to get both his arms back between Blaze's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blaze is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blaze has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
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#
Blaze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bright manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blaze has Bright in his guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Blaze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blaze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bright has managed to get both his arms back between Blaze's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blaze looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blaze looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blaze! #REVB##SUB2#
Blaze is working to tighten his grip on Bright's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bright has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Blaze is really squeezing tight and eventually Bright passes out! Blaze breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Drake Blaze!
A victorious Drake Blaze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 929 Round 1
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Blaze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salvador to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Salvador scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Salvador throws a sloppy strike and Blaze has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Salvador is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Blaze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Blaze!
An out of breath Drake Blaze thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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