Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Blikstein misses the shot to the body.
Highwind seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blikstein feints a jab promting Highwind to slip. Blikstein then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Highwind slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Highwind misses with a double jab.
Blikstein throws a body punch but Highwind moves out of range.
Blikstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Highwind.
Highwind with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blikstein to score with a decent uppercut.
Highwind throws a body punch but Blikstein moves out of range.
Highwind 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.
Highwind on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Highwind looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Blikstein there.
Blikstein connects with an inside leg kick.
Blikstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Highwind moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Highwind escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Highwind sizes up Blikstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blikstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Highwind counters with a three punch combo that has Blikstein backing up. Blikstein nods at Highwind to acknowledge the strikes.
Blikstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Highwind moves away.
Paulo Blikstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Highwind has Blikstein up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Blikstein has picked Highwind up - he's going for a ride! Blikstein dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Highwind avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blikstein.
Highwind keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Blikstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Highwind's head.
Blikstein misses with a head shot. Highwind uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Highwind works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein stands up over Highwind, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Highwind works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Highwind utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blikstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Highwind preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Highwind preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blikstein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blikstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Highwind is just out of range.
Blikstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Highwind looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Highwind on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blikstein thuds a left hand into Highwind's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highwind tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Blikstein closes the distance and clinches.
Highwind prevents a body shot from Blikstein. #T3#
Highwind lands a nice shot to the body.
Blikstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Highwind has him pressed against the cage.
Highwind scores with a hook to the body.
Blikstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Highwind breaks from the clinch.
Highwind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blikstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Blikstein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Highwind quickly recovers to half guard.
Highwind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blikstein.
Blikstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein is trying to control. Highwind wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Highwind tries to kick Blikstein off but Blikstein keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Blikstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Highwind taking some punishment here, with Blikstein in his half guard.
Highwind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blikstein. #T4#
Blikstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blikstein throwing shots but Highwind is blocking nicely.
Highwind keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blikstein working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Highwind's thigh. Highwind counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Highwind is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Highwind preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Highwind trying to keep a closed guard but Blikstein is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blikstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Highwind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein 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#
Nice shot by Blikstein.
Highwind attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blikstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blikstein throws a right hand that Highwind ducks under and follows up with a left that Highwind also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blikstein.
Blikstein throws a right hand that misses
and Highwind counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paulo Blikstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Highwind.
Highwind is looking to clinch.
Blikstein scores with a shot to the body.
Highwind looks to land a body kick but Blikstein moved away.
Blikstein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Highwind with a body shot.
Blikstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blikstein misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Highwind counters with a crisp one two that drops Blikstein! Highwind thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Blikstein to his feet! Blikstein is in big trouble!#ROC#Blikstein is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highwind cracks Blikstein with a left hook right on the temple and Blikstein goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Highwind lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Blikstein is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadius Highwind!
In his post fight interview, Vadius Highwind started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C286: Gunnarsson vs Martin II
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Fabinho misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Blikstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fabinho has momentary wrist control but Blikstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Blikstein 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.
Fabinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blikstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fabinho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fabinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blikstein defends well.
Blikstein looking to sit in guard and control but Fabinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Fabinho postures up in Blikstein's guard and throws a big left but Blikstein blocks it.
Blikstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
Blikstein looking to control but Fabinho passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fabinho lands a nice short elbow.
Blikstein looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blikstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fabinho.
Fabinho slips a nice elbow through Blikstein's hands, connecting with Blikstein's forehead.
Fabinho thows a huge punch but Blikstein dodges it nicely.
Fabinho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fabinho 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.
Blikstein is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fabinho is trying to work for a kimura but Blikstein is defending well. #SUB#
Fabinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blikstein has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Blikstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fabinho.
Fabinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fabinho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Fabinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fabinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Blikstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fabinho passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Blikstein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fabinho looking to finish with strikes here!
Fabinho landing strikes from the mount and Blikstein is in trouble!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blikstein tries to lock up and control but Fabinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fabinho landing strikes from the mount and Blikstein is in trouble!
Fabinho avoids the attempt from Blikstein to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fabinho throws a jab when Blikstein was well out of range.
Blikstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Blikstein. Those never looked like landing.
Fabinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blikstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fabinho throws an overhand right that lands on Blikstein's shoulder, as Blikstein tries to avoid the shot.
Blikstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blikstein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blikstein pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fabinho back to the cage. Blikstein follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Fabinho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blikstein sprawls well initially but Fabinho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blikstein is looking to improve his position.
Blikstein is trying to control but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blikstein is trying to get back to full guard.
Blikstein is controlling Fabinho's trapped leg to prevent Fabinho from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB#
Fabinho seems to be looking for submissions.
Blikstein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fabinho scores with a couple of nice shots.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fabinho here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fabinho working Blikstein over with strikes.
Blikstein is pressing down on Fabinho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blikstein trying to keep a closed guard but Fabinho is proving a slippery customer.
Blikstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Fabinho stands and throws Blikstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fabinho wants to control but Blikstein is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blikstein is trying to improve his position.
Fabinho throws an elbow but Blikstein slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Blikstein struggling a bit here.
Fabinho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fabinho scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blikstein to see if he's OK.
Blikstein is looking for a sweep.
Fabinho working the ground and pound but Blikstein is defending the strikes.
Blikstein takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fabinho wants to control but Blikstein is keeping him busy.
Fabinho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blikstein sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Blikstein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fabinho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blikstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fabinho is working away from the top position though.
Blikstein is doing well to control the position and prevent Fabinho from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Fabinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fabinho is working for a kimura but Blikstein is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Blikstein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blikstein trying to control the position here.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho is really struggling to control Blikstein but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blikstein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Blikstein has Fabinho pulled in close to control his posture.
Fabinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Fabinho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blikstein struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Fabinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blikstein is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Blikstein sneaks back into half guard.
Blikstein desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fabinho passes to full mount!
Fabinho trying to control but Blikstein is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fabinho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blikstein is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Fabinho looking to control but Blikstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blikstein working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fabinho, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
Roberto Fabinho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Carlos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blikstein tried to counter with a leg kick but Carlos avoided it.
Carlos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blikstein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blikstein throws a head kick but Carlos moves out of range.
It seemed like Carlos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carlos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carlos's corner calls for a 1-2. Carlos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carlos feints a jab promting Blikstein to slip. Carlos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blikstein slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Blikstein looking to score a takedown here. Carlos is defending well but Blikstein drives through and ends up in Carlos's guard.
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!
Carlos trying to keep a closed guard but Blikstein is proving a slippery customer.
Carlos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there. #T1#
Blikstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos has his hands on Blikstein's head, controlling the position.
Blikstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carlos's head.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carlos wants to sweep but no luck.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlos wants to sweep here but Blikstein controlling him for the moment.
Carlos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Blikstein preventing the sweep.
Blikstein postures up in Carlos's guard and throws a big left but Carlos blocks it.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carlos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blikstein postures up in Carlos's guard and throws a big left but Carlos blocks it.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carlos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein wants to control from the top but Carlos keeps moving.
Blikstein postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carlos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carlos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blikstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carlos sprawls and moves away.
Carlos throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Carlos as Blikstein shoots in.
Carlos shoots in but Blikstein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blikstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carlos throws a body shot but no joy.
Blikstein is looking to counter punch.
Carlos misses with a wild body shot.
Carlos avoids the body shot from Blikstein.
Carlos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlos throws out a powerful jab.
Blikstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Carlos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blikstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Blikstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Carlos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blikstein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carlos digs a good body shot into Blikstein's ribs.
Blikstein blocks a jab.
Blikstein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carlos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Blikstein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carlos!
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!
Carlos can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Carlos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blikstein throws a big counter combination but Carlos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from Carlos.
Carlos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Carlos as he connects with a hook.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Carlos. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Carlos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blikstein back to the cage. Carlos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carlos throws a series of punches but Blikstein avoids them all with ease.
Blikstein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Carlos misses.
A slow jab from Blikstein misses its intended target.
Carlos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carlos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Carlos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carlos has his takedown stuffed
and Blikstein counters with a leg kick.
Carlos is looking to score with low kicks.#KD#
Blikstein lands a big head kick that sends Carlos tumbling to the mat! Blikstein takes a step backwards and waves Carlos back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
Blikstein misses with a combination
and Carlos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein walks into a stiff left hand from Carlos.#TD2#
Carlos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carlos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Carlos stalling.
Carlos wants to take a breather but Blikstein is having none of it.
Carlos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carlos throwing shots but Blikstein is blocking nicely.
Carlos lands strikes from half guard.
Blikstein is trying to get back to full guard.
Blikstein is refusing to be controlled, as Carlos sits in half guard. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Blikstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carlos preventing the sweep.
Carlos trying to control the position from guard on top but Blikstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carlos.#TD2#
Carlos gets a double leg takedown into Blikstein's guard.
Carlos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blikstein is keeping the position for now.
Carlos trying to control but Blikstein is working from the bottom. #T4#
Blikstein looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carlos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blikstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carlos throws a big elbow that misses.
Carlos trying to control but Blikstein is working from the bottom.
Blikstein wants to sweep here but Carlos controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Carlos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Carlos misses with a body kick.
Blikstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carlos misses with a body shot.
It looked like Blikstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carlos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blikstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carlos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carlos misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos checks a leg kick.
Carlos lands with a good body shot.
Juan Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlos shoots in looking for a takedown but Blikstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carlos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Blikstein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carlos!#T1#
Blikstein in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blikstein working the head with strikes.
Carlos defending against the ground and pound.
Blikstein trying to control the action but Carlos is working from the bottom.
Blikstein tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carlos tries to bench press Blikstein off him but Blikstein keeps the position.
Carlos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Blikstein working the ground and pound.
Blikstein creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carlos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blikstein looks up at the clock and then as Carlos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blikstein smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carlos dodges the ground and pound from Blikstein.
You can see the frustration on Carlos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paulo Blikstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blikstein scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carlos to see if he's OK.
Carlos is looking to regain half guard here but Blikstein keeps moving and retains side control.
Carlos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blikstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carlos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blikstein is nestled in close to Carlos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Carlos is rocked!
Blikstein slips a nice elbow through Carlos's hands, connecting with Carlos's forehead.
Carlos is still in real trouble! Can Blikstein finish him?
Carlos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Blikstein scores with a big shot! Carlos's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Carlos! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: WVT 213: Haggar v Seanoa
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Ruttu misses with an uppercut
and Blikstein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruttu tries to move into range but Blikstein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruttu misses the jab.
Ruttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blikstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blikstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blikstein lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu misses with a hook. Blikstein ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruttu scores with a decent looking hook.
Blikstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruttu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Blikstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Blikstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ruttu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blikstein momentarily.
Ruttu throws a shot to the body.
Ruttu throws a lazy uppercut
and Blikstein counters with a straight right hand.
Blikstein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruttu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blikstein takes one to the chin there.
Ruttu throws a chopping leg kick but Blikstein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blikstein thinks about countering with a head kick.
Blikstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blikstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruttu.
It seemed like Ruttu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Blikstein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruttu was covering up waiting for the punch and Blikstein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruttu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blikstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blikstein postures up in Ruttu's guard and throws a big left but Ruttu blocks it.
Ruttu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blikstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruttu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Blikstein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Ruttu blocks nicely.
Blikstein works over Ruttu with some ground and pound from guard.
Blikstein 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.
Ruttu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein postures up in Ruttu's guard and throws a big left but Ruttu blocks it.
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruttu's head.
Ruttu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruttu is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein distracts Ruttu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blikstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Ruttu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there.
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruttu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruttu pulls Blikstein in close to prevent any damage.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruttu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruttu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blikstein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blikstein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ruttu connects with a body shot.
Reino Ruttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruttu.
Blikstein throws a front kick that sends Ruttu stumbling back into the cage.
Blikstein moves away from the strike by Ruttu.
Blikstein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruttu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blikstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein misses with a head kick.
Blikstein walks into a left hand.
Ruttu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bliksteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Ruttu misses with a body kick.
Ruttu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blikstein. Blikstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blikstein throws a low kick but Ruttu moves out of range easily.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruttu as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruttu as he connects with a hook.
Ruttu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blikstein.
It looked like Blikstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blikstein walks into a jab.
Ruttu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blikstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Blikstein walks into a stiff left hand from Ruttu.
Ruttu scores with a nice strike.
Ruttu throws an off balance right hand
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Blikstein tries to score with a low kick but Ruttu moves his leg out of the way.
Ruttu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blikstein is looking to land body kicks.
Reino Ruttu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blikstein with a body shot.
Ruttu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruttu scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Blikstein blocks a head kick by Ruttu.
Blikstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruttu thows a leg kick but Blikstein checks it
and Blikstein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruttu thinking.
Ruttu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blikstein throws a head kick but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blikstein is looking to wear down Ruttu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ruttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruttu digs a good hook to Blikstein's body.
Blikstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttu moves away.#T4#
Ruttu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bliksteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruttu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruttu lands a glancing blow to the side of Blikstein's head.
Blikstein defending well as Ruttu loads up on a big left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blikstein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ruttu - the referee stops the clock and Blikstein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ruttu. Blikstein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blikstein scores with a nice strike.
Blikstein misses with a body shot
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
Blikstein tries for a takedown but Ruttu circles away easily
and Ruttu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reino Ruttu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ruttu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Ruttu misses.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Blikstein.
Blikstein slips under a jab from Ruttu.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruttu throws out the jab.
Blikstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blikstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruttu circles away.
Ruttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blikstein with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Blikstein.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blikstein fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ruttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blikstein thinks about countering with a head kick.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruttu misses with a looping left.
Ruttu cracks Blikstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruttu. That's going to slow Blikstein down.
Ruttu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruttu lands a body shot. #T2#
Blikstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blikstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Ruttu tenderised Blikstein's leg. Blikstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blikstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ruttu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruttu scores with a jab to the body.
Ruttu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ruttu misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Ruttu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruttu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBlikstein.#T3#
Blikstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ruttu feints and then cracks Blikstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blikstein down.
Ruttu throws a hook to the side of Blikstein's head but Blikstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruttu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blikstein momentarily.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruttu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruttu throws a jab when Blikstein was well out of range.
Ruttu cracks Blikstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruttu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blikstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Ruttu throws a hook to the side of Blikstein's head but Blikstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruttu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blikstein ducks right into an uppercut from Ruttu.
Ruttu connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown but Ruttu shows good takedown defense.
Ruttu throws out a counter right but Blikstein avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruttu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruttu takes a swing at Blikstein's ribcage but misses.
Ruttu throws a looping overhand right but Blikstein ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reino Ruttu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruttu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reino Ruttu!
Our winner, Reino Ruttu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 203: Jarvinen v Minoru 2
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1##TD#
Blikstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Toivonen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Toivonen wants to get back to his feet but Blikstein drags him back down.
Toivonen is looking for a sweep.
Toivonen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blikstein connects with a decent elbow.
Toivonen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blikstein is controlling him well.
Toivonen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Blikstein working the ground and pound.#ROC#Toivonen is rocked!
Toivonen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blikstein scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Toivonen is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Blikstein can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: WVT 198: Ihantala v Primo
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Blikstein.
Blikstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracias scores with a jab. Blikstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blikstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blikstein misses with an uppercut. Gracias saw that one coming.
Gracias wants to counter the offense by Blikstein and move into the clinch position.
Blikstein tries to clinch up but Gracias circles away and keeps his distance.
Blikstein misses with a head kick.
Gracias has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blikstein is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gracias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracias. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blikstein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracias is out of range and Blikstein settles back down.
Gracias is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Gracias coming out on top.
Gracias tries a head kick but it misses.
Blikstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracias manages to avoid it.
Gracias avoids the head kick by Blikstein.
Blikstein moves away from the strike by Gracias. #T1#
Blikstein lands a high kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracias.
Gracias connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blikstein. Blikstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoyce Gracias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blikstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracias.
Blikstein looks to land a left hand but Gracias moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Gracias.
Blikstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracias counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracias swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Blikstein counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracias!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracias regains half guard, as Blikstein was trying to land strikes.
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Blikstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracias's head. #T2#
Blikstein drops an elbow to the side of Gracias's head.
Blikstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Gracias is rocked!
Blikstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracias is still in real trouble! Can Blikstein finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blikstein arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gracias's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: WVT 191: Le Franc v Thib Jr 2
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Blikstein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tragedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blikstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tragedy thumps Blikstein with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blikstein is defended easily by Tragedy.
Blikstein looks to land a combination but Tragedy avoids it well.
Tragedy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tragedy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blikstein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tragedy.#CUT#It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Tragedy scoring well with a low kick there. #KD#
Blikstein lands a left and a right that send Tragedy crashing to the mat, dazed. Blikstein thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Tragedy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tragedy looks to land a right hand but Blikstein moved out of range.
Blikstein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tragedy throws a low kick, looking for Blikstein's leg but Blikstein calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Tragedy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blikstein's hands.
Blikstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tragedy.
Trage Tragedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tragedy misses with a combination
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Trage Tragedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Blikstein lands a big head kick that sends Tragedy tumbling to the mat! Blikstein takes a step backwards and waves Tragedy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tragedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Blikstein finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Trage Tragedy's cut even more.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blikstein. Tragedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tragedy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tragedy seems to have recovered his senses.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Blikstein has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tragedy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blikstein in his tracks.
Blikstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Blikstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blikstein throws a lazy right hand but Tragedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blikstein looks to land a right hand but Tragedy moved out of range.
As Blikstein backs off Tragedy throws a huge counter combo but Blikstein manages to avoid it all.
Blikstein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blikstein tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Blikstein loads up on a big right hand but Tragedy slips the punch.
It seemed like Tragedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blikstein takes one to the chin there.
We've been informed that Tragedy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tragedy lands a jab to the nose.
Blikstein gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tragedy gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Blikstein is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trage Tragedy!
A victorious Trage Tragedy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 186: Oliva v Zakharov
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Blikstein scores with a kick to the body.
Blikstein throws a low kick but Outback moves out of range easily.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Outback.
Blikstein throws a head kick but Outback moves out of range.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick from Outback, right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback misses with a few strikes there.
Outback avoids the body shot from Blikstein.
An attempted straight right counter from Outback misses the target.
Paulo Blikstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blikstein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Blikstein throws a big shot that misses.
Blikstein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blikstein lands with a kick to the temple. Outback shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Blikstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Blikstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blikstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Outback manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blikstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Outback. #CL2#
Blikstein gets a clinch.
Outback blocks a body shot from Blikstein.
Nice body punch from Blikstein.
Blikstein throws a head punch that misses.
Blikstein leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blikstein misses with some punches.
Outback swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Outback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Outback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Blikstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Blikstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Outback lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blikstein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Outback.
Outback with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Blikstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Outback on his heels. He'll look to pass Outback's guard now, I'm sure.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Outback wants to sweep here but Blikstein controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Outback is adopting a defensive guard.
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
Blikstein throws a strike but Outback rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Blikstein wants to stand but Outback is controlling the position.
Blikstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Outback is fighting to break Blikstein's control of his arms but Blikstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Outback wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Outback engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blikstein is pulling down on Outback's head. It's preventing any offense from Outback, at least for the moment.
Outback has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Outback slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Blikstein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Blikstein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Outback.
Outback blocks a head kick by Blikstein.
Outback lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick by Blikstein misses
and Outback counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Outback avoids the head kick by Blikstein.
Blikstein looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Blikstein moved out of range.
Blikstein throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Outback connects with a body shot.#T1#
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Outback.
Blikstein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Outback misses with a looping left.
Outback is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blikstein.
Blikstein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Outback wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blikstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Outback swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blikstein.#TD2#
Blikstein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Outback!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outback defending against the ground and pound.
Blikstein creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Outback sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Outback manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blikstein misses with a head shot. Outback uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Outback blocks nicely.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blikstein trying to control but Outback is working from the bottom. #T3#
Blikstein with a nice head shot there.
Blikstein chips away with some ground and pound.
Outback on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Outback tries to get out of the position.
Outback controlling the position.
Outback utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blikstein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Macca Outback is winning the standup battle so far.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses.
Blikstein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Outback.
Jab from Blikstein.
Outback takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blikstein misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Blikstein swinging wildly here.
Blikstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Macca Outback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blikstein misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Outback stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Outback wants it to stay on the feet.
Macca Outback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Blikstein.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Outback sprawls well. Outback wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blikstein gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulo Blikstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Blikstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Blikstein's head but Blikstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blikstein throws a sloppy head kick and Outback moves out of range easily.
Blikstein fails with the takedown
and Outback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blikstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Blikstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Outback counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blikstein thinking.
Blikstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Outback counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Outback scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Blikstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Outback connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blikstein scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Paulo Blikstein has been cut.
Outback lands a nice shot that snaps Blikstein's head back.
Whack! Outback lands a heavy head kick that drops Blikstein. The ref tackles Outback to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Blikstein was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Macca Outback!
A very excited looking Macca Outback rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WVT 181: Matikainen v Hussein
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Blikstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Voronov on his heels. He'll look to pass Voronov's guard now, I'm sure.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voronov wants to get back to his feet but Blikstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blikstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voronov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Voronov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blikstein throws an elbow that misses. Voronov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blikstein's guard. Nice move by Voronov!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blikstein is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein lands a couple of elbows.
Voronov wants to stand and escape but Blikstein is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Voronov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voronov is looking to stand up but Blikstein isn't so interested in that idea.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blikstein wants to control from the top but Voronov keeps moving.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voronov keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Voronov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blikstein throws a head kick but Voronov moves out of range.
Voronov connects with a nice looking jab.
Yuri Voronov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Blikstein.
Blikstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Voronov swings for the body but Blikstein moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blikstein.
Blikstein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Voronov.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blikstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Voronov.
Blikstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Voronov lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Paulo Blikstein has been cut.
Voronov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blikstein scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Blikstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Voronov takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Yuri Voronov has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Voronov misses the target.
Voronov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voronov blocks a head kick by Blikstein.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses
and Voronov counters with a straight right hand.
Blikstein lands a high kick! #ROC2#Voronov is rocked!
Blikstein cracks Voronov with a left hook right on the temple and Voronov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Blikstein lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Voronov is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: WVT 174: Matikainen v Logan
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Blikstein.
Paulo Blikstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blikstein scores with a hook.
San tests Blikstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been hearing reports that San has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice jab there from Blikstein.
Blikstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blikstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blikstein lands a head kick. San smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blikstein dips to his left and cracks San with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Blikstein lands a big head kick that sends San tumbling to the mat! Blikstein takes a step backwards and waves San back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#San is rocked!
We've been informed that Blikstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blikstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San manages to avoid it.
Oh San is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blikstein misses with an uppercut. San saw that one coming.
San seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
San throws a jab when Blikstein was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Blikstein misses.#KD2#
Blikstein lands a left and a right that send San crashing to the mat, dazed. Blikstein thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Blikstein goes for a double leg but San avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as San continues to drive forward.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San thows a left - swing and a miss!
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blikstein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of San's head.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Blikstein. Those never looked like landing.
San dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from San.
San scores with a hook to the body. Blikstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Blikstein blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by San. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San.
Blikstein moves out of range as San strikes.
Blikstein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blikstein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
San seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
San closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blikstein.
Blikstein tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Blikstein back against the cage.
San has Blikstein pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Blikstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
San gets underhooks to prevent Blikstein's takedown attempt.
Shichiroji San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Blikstein.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blikstein.
San gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blikstein. #BC#
San manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Blikstein scores with a jab to the head.
Blikstein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Blikstein - just one landing.
San misses with a wild body shot.
Blikstein is looking for the big counter here.
San misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blikstein counters with a left and a right... And another left! San is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!
In defeat, Shichiroji San stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's all about life lessons'.

Event: WVT 166: Halsti v Thibbs Jr
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Blikstein. That's going to slow Abdul Karim down.
Abdul Karim lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Blikstein.
We've been told by Abdul Karim's head coaches at Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Blikstein 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.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up. #SUB#
Blikstein throws a sloppy strike and Abdul Karim has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Blikstein is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Abdul Karim!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khadem Abdul Karim!
After winning the bout, Khadem Abdul Karim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 160: Hightower v Tharrier
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Hell throws a body punch but Blikstein moves out of range.
Hell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blikstein moves away.
Hell throws a body kick that misses.
Hell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blikstein momentarily.
A head kick by Blikstein misses
and Hell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blikstein takes a step back to recover.
Blikstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blikstein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blikstein throws a series of punches but Hell moves out of range.
Blikstein misses with a hook
and Hell counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Blikstein lands a big head kick that sends Hell tumbling to the mat! Blikstein takes a step backwards and waves Hell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Robbie Hell has been cut.
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!#KD#
Blikstein lands a big right hand that sends Hell crashing to the mat! Blikstein stays standing though and waves Hell back to his feet!#ROC#Hell is rocked!
Blikstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hell is still on wobbly legs! Can Blikstein finish him?
Hell cracks Blikstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hell seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Blikstein lands a big head kick that sends Hell tumbling to the mat! Blikstein takes a step backwards and waves Hell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hell - that will leave a mark!
Blikstein misses with a head kick. #KD#
Blikstein steps into range and cracks Hell with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Hell flops backwards and Blikstein dives into his guard looking to finish!
Hell 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#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hell trying to control from half guard but Blikstein is working away. #SUB2#
Hell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blikstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hell.
Blikstein trying to control but Hell postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Hell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blikstein sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blikstein is just riding it out for now. Hell eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hell 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.
Blikstein is refusing to be controlled, as Hell sits in half guard. #T3#
Hell thows a huge punch but Blikstein dodges it nicely.
Blikstein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blikstein pulls Hell in close to prevent any damage.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Blikstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hell advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Hell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blikstein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blikstein struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Hell is trying to get an arm triangle but Blikstein is defending well. #SUB2#
Hell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blikstein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blikstein rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hell's guard! Nice work there by Blikstein!
Hell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hell's cut.
That's time! Blikstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Hell.
Blikstein slips a straight right by Hell.
Blikstein jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Blikstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Blikstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Hell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blikstein looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hell loads up on a big right hand but Blikstein slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell scores with a punch to the head.
Blikstein looks to land a combination. Hell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hell connects with a body shot that sends Blikstein's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blikstein.
Blikstein throws a hook but Hell blocks it.
It seemed like Hell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Blikstein misses the target.
Blikstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blikstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hell throws a lazy right hand but Blikstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blikstein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hell.
Blikstein tries to counter with a takedown but Hell is quick to defend against it.
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
Blikstein takes one to the side of the head.
Hell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blikstein.
Hell throws an overhand right that lands on Blikstein's shoulder, as Blikstein tries to avoid the shot.
Robbie Hell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hell throws a jab but it's blocked by Blikstein.
Blikstein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blikstein lands a nice looking body shot.
Blikstein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paulo Blikstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blikstein momentarily. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blikstein throws an overhand right that lands on Hell's shoulder, as Hell tries to avoid the shot.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hell slips a jab from Blikstein.
A punch lands to the side of Blikstein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blikstein throws a sloppy head kick and Hell moves out of range easily.
Blikstein misses with a looping left.
Hell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Hell.
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
A cross from Hell lands.
Blikstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hell lands a jab to the nose.
Blikstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blikstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Hell as Blikstein shoots in.
Hell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hell looks to land a left hand but Blikstein moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Blikstein gets the takedown into side control.
Hell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blikstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blikstein looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hell is avoiding damage well.
Hell is trying to control Blikstein's posture but Blikstein avoids it.
Blikstein trying to control the action but Hell is working from the bottom.
Blikstein is putting a hurting on Hell here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Blikstein landing strikes.
Blikstein trying to control the action but Hell is working from the bottom.
Hell regains half guard.
Hell is trying to get back to full guard.
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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Hell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blikstein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Robbie Hell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hell misses with a looping left.
Blikstein throws a series of punches but Hell avoids them all with ease.
Blikstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blikstein, as that shot connected.
Hell avoids the head kick by Blikstein.
Blikstein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hell.
Blikstein slips a straight right by Hell.
Hell throws a hook but Blikstein avoids it easily.
Hell blocks a head kick by Blikstein.
Nice jab there from Hell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein slips under a jab from Hell.
Blikstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hell misses with a straight left.
Hell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Robbie Hell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hell throws a lazy uppercut
and Blikstein counters with a good low kick that Hell was not able to check.
Hell misses the shot to the body.
Blikstein slips under a jab.
Blikstein ducks right into an uppercut from Hell.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blikstein throws an overhand right that lands on Hell's shoulder, as Hell tries to avoid the shot.
Blikstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Blikstein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Hell.
Hell with a jab.
Hell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blikstein lands with a kick to the temple. Hell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Hell.
Blikstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Blikstein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hell.
Blikstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blikstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blikstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hell.
Hell misses with a looping left.
Hell throws a jab when Blikstein was well out of range.
Hell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blikstein is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Blikstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hell misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hell.
Blikstein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hell.
Blikstein throws a hook but Hell avoids it easily.#T3#
Blikstein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blikstein throws a big shot that misses.
Blikstein throws the kick towards the body but Hell avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blikstein.
A head kick by Blikstein misses
and Hell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Hell misses
and Blikstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Blikstein. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Blikstein misses.
Blikstein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hell throws a shot from downtown. Blikstein moves away and avoids it.
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!
Blikstein throws a sloppy head kick and Hell moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Hell.#T4#
Hell throws a jab but it's blocked by Blikstein.
Hell blocks a head kick by Blikstein.
Blikstein looks to throw a body kick
and Blikstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blikstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blikstein with a body shot.
Hell throws a looping overhand right but Blikstein ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Blikstein.
Blikstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Blikstein.
A telegraphed right hand from Hell misses the target.
Blikstein moves away from the strike by Hell. #TD#
Blikstein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hell quickly recovers to half guard.
Hell gets full guard.
Blikstein wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.

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 Paulo Blikstein.
Well Blikstein 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Blikstein!
The defeated Robbie Hell had this to say: 'Akkor is ï¿½n vagyok a legjobb! :)'.

Event: WVT 148: Mathieu v Hightower
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Gomes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Gomes misses.
Blikstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomes off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Ronaldo Gomes has been cut.
Gomes with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Blikstein feints and as Gomes raises his hands in defense, Blikstein changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Blikstein tries to pass.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomes has wrist control.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomes is pulling down on Blikstein's head to control his posture.
Blikstein wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Blikstein postures up in Gomes's guard and throws a big left but Gomes blocks it.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Blikstein throws an elbow that misses. Gomes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blikstein's guard. Nice move by Gomes!#REVB#
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Gomes being controlled here momentarily.
Blikstein trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
Blikstein trying to control the position here. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blikstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blikstein scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Blikstein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gomes quickly recovers to half guard.
Blikstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomes trying to control but Blikstein postures up. #T4#
Gomes moves into full guard.
Gomes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blikstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Gomes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gomes gets caught napping as Blikstein dives in and scores a takedown. Gomes manages to retain guard.
Blikstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes trying to control the position here.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully. #T1#
Blikstein being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomes looks to land a combination but Blikstein avoids it well.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Blikstein.
Gomes looks to land a combination but Blikstein avoids it well.
Blikstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomes sprawls and moves away.
Blikstein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2##CL#
Blikstein clinches with his opponent.
Blikstein can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Blikstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blikstein controlling the action here for a moment.
Blikstein prevents a body shot from Gomes.
Gomes lands a nice uppercut.
Blikstein tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Blikstein back against the cage.
Blikstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands. #T3#
Blikstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blikstein tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Blikstein back against the cage. #BC#
Blikstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomes throws a poor cross that misses
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blikstein. Gomes does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Gomes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Gomes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blikstein is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gomes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blikstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blikstein tries to counter with a takedown but Gomes is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomes.
Blikstein is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blikstein swings widly with a right hand
letting Gomes counter with a right hand.
Blikstein moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Blikstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Blikstein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Gomes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gomes ducks under a wild hook from Blikstein.
Despite the aggression on Gomes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gomes looks to land a left hand but Blikstein moved out of range nicely.
Blikstein throws a big counter combination but Gomes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gomes avoids the body shot from Blikstein.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blikstein throws an off balance right hand
and Gomes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Blikstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomes throws a series of punches but Blikstein avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Gomes slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Gomes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gomes swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Blikstein.
Gomes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Blikstein clinches up against the cage.
Blikstein misses with a body punch. #T2#
Blikstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blikstein.
Blikstein misses with a body punch.
Gomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blikstein's elbow.
Gomes has Blikstein pressed against the cage, preventing Blikstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blikstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blikstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomes prevents a body shot from Blikstein.
Blikstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blikstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blikstein tries to work over Gomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##TD#
Gomes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blikstein is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gomes to the mat. Gomes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Blikstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blikstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomes can do to turn this around?
Blikstein throws an elbow that misses. Gomes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blikstein's guard. Nice move by Gomes!#REVB#
Gomes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blikstein is adopting a defensive guard.
Ronaldo Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Blikstein wants to sweep but no luck.
Blikstein managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Blikstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blikstein, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Blikstein!

Event: WVT 138: Corassa v Bloodaxe
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Terrell looks to land a right hand but Blikstein moved out of range.
Terrell moves away from the strike by Blikstein.
A slapping body kick lands there for Terrell.
Blikstein throws the left hand but Terrell avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blikstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Terrell, which made it look bad. #TD#
Blikstein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Terrell to the ground. Blikstein is now in Terrell's guard.

Terrell has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Blikstein has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Terrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blikstein backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Blikstein breaks from the clinch.
Terrell cracks Blikstein with a good jab.
Terrell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blikstein's head.
Blikstein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Terrell throws a body punch but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Terrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell lands a body shot.
Blikstein slips under a jab from Terrell.
As Terrell looks to move away, Blikstein throws a big counter combo but Terrell just gets out of the way.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terrell lands the left hand.
Terrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blikstein.
Blikstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Terrell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Terrell tries to land a leg kick but Blikstein saw it coming and moves away.
Terrell misses the jab.
Terrell throws a poor cross that misses
and Blikstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blikstein moves away.
Terrell throws a hook but Blikstein avoids it easily.
Terrell throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Terrell misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blikstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Terrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Terrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Terrell throws a leg kick but Blikstein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blikstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Blikstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Terrell 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.
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blikstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Terrell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blikstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Terrell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blikstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Terrell scoring well with a low kick there.
Blikstein keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Terrell loads up on a big right hand but Blikstein slips the punch.
Blikstein thinks about countering with a body kick.
Crunch! Terrell slams his shin into Blikstein's torso.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blikstein checks a leg kick.
Blikstein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrell.
Terrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell.
Blikstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A low kick lands for Terrell.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell.
A cross from Terrell lands.
Terrell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Terrell misses with a looping left.
Terrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blikstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Terrell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Terrell avoids the head kick by Blikstein.
Terrell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bliksteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Terrell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blikstein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Terrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blikstein.
An attempted straight right counter from Blikstein misses the target.
Terrell takes one to the chin there.
Blikstein has his takedown stuffed
and Terrell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blikstein walks into a left hand.
Terrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Terrell throws a leg kick which misses Blikstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Blikstein tries to avoid it.
Terrell throws an overhand right that lands on Blikstein's shoulder, as Blikstein tries to avoid the shot.
Blikstein fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Terrell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Terrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blikstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blikstein tries to counter with a takedown but Terrell is quick to defend against it.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Terrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terrell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Terrell.
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell scores with the left hand. Blikstein knows he should have avoided that one.
Terrell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Terrell jabs Blikstein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terrell. That's going to slow Blikstein down. #T1#
Blikstein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Terrell lands a nice hook to Blikstein's body. Blikstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Terrell there.
Blikstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terrell.
A little feinted left hand from Blikstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Blikstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrell.
Terrell thows a body kick. Blikstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Terrell.
Blikstein slips under a jab.
Terrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein throwing a counter right hand but Terrell manages to avoid it.
Terrell wants to clinch up but Blikstein keeps it at a distance.
Blikstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Terrell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Terrell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blikstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Terrell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blikstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Terrell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blikstein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Terrell.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Terrell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Terrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Terrell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blikstein checks it well.
Blikstein tries to counter with a takedown but Terrell is quick to defend against it.
Good leg kick by Terrell.
Blikstein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blikstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Terrell swivels and escapes.
Terrell lands a slapping body shot.
Blikstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Terrell misses.
Blikstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Terrell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Terrell lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillip Terrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terrell throws a nice looking combination but Blikstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Terrell swings for the body but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blikstein scores with a three punch combo!
Blikstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Terrell's waist but Terrell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blikstein off to one side.
Terrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Blikstein as he checks the leg kick.
Terrell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Terrell misses with a looping right.#T4#
Terrell thows a body kick. Blikstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Terrell tries to clinch up.
Blikstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blikstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrell.
Terrell connects with a leg kick.
Blikstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Terrell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blikstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terrell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Terrell.
Terrell just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Terrell rushes Blikstein and presses him up against the cage.
Blikstein lands with a light punch inside.
Blikstein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blikstein avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Terrell is looking to slow Blikstein down with leg kicks.
Terrell moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick lands for Terrell.
Good exchange - Terrell coming out on top.
Terrell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blikstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terrell! But no joy.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blikstein.
Terrell wants to counter the offense by Blikstein and move into the clinch position.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blikstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Terrell, which made it look bad.
Phillip Terrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Terrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Terrell misses.
Blikstein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Terrell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Terrell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Terrell duly obliges.
Blikstein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terrell can pounce on him.
Blikstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Terrell lands a front kick.
Terrell lands a right hook to the body.
Blikstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Blikstein dives in and scores a takedown into Terrell's guard.

Terrell kicks Blikstein off and gets to his feet.
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!
Blikstein throws out a leg kick but Terrell moves out of range and Blikstein only half commits.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Terrell is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Terrell.
Blikstein shoots in but Terrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Terrell.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terrell.
Blikstein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Terrell avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terrell. #T3##CL2#
Terrell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Terrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blikstein can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
Terrell scores with a shot to the side of Blikstein's head.
A hook to the body from Terrell.
Phillip Terrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blikstein digs a right hand into Terrell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Terrell's gas tank.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blikstein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Terrell takes a shot to the head. #T4##BC2#
Terrell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Terrell there.
Terrell looks to throw the jab but Blikstein is out of range.
Blikstein is looking to counter punch.
Terrell works Blikstein's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Terrell coming out on top.
Terrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein attempts a counter takedown but Terrell avoids it well and moves away.
Terrell connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Terrell.
Terrell misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Terrell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Terrell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blikstein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Terrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Terrell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
An out of breath Phillip Terrell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 133: West v Halli
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Blikstein moves out of range as Mein Armbach strikes.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch there but Blikstein circles away.
It looked like Blikstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach throws a good cross that connects.
Mein Armbach looks to throw the jab but Blikstein is out of range.
Mein Armbach throws the left hand but Blikstein avoids the punch easily.
Blikstein lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mein Armbach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mein Armbach looks to clinch #TD#
so Blikstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blikstein's guard. #REVB#
Blikstein looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach preventing the sweep. #T1#
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Blikstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mein Armbach is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blikstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mein Armbach manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mein Armbach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mein Armbach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach 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#
Mein Armbach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Blikstein is working from the bottom.
Blikstein desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Mein Armbach prevents Blikstein from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is working for a submission of some sort.
Blikstein is staying active underneath Mein Armbach, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mein Armbach keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blikstein is just riding it out for now. Mein Armbach eventually gives up the hold.
Blikstein is trying to stand back up but Mein Armbach is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blikstein tries to get to full guard but Mein Armbach has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Mein Armbach.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Blikstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blikstein scores with a one two! Mein Armbach had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Blikstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blikstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
Mein Armbach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blikstein.
Mein Armbach connects with a jab.#T1#
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Mein Armbach has Blikstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Blikstein cracks Mein Armbach with a nice body shot.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
Blikstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Blikstein.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
Blikstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blikstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blikstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mein Armbach pushes Blikstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Mein Armbach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blikstein backwards.
Blikstein gets through Mein Armbach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mein Armbach's elbow.
Blikstein wants to stall.
Blikstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Blikstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blikstein misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries for a takedown but Blikstein manages to get underhooks.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Blikstein misses with some punches.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein blocking some punches. #BC2#
Mein Armbach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mein Armbach lands a jab.
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand #TD#
so Blikstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Mein Armbach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Mein Armbach has wrist control.
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blikstein throwing strikes but missing.
Blikstein stays in close to Mein Armbach's body and controls the position.
Blikstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blikstein throws an elbow that misses. Mein Armbach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blikstein's guard. Nice move by Mein Armbach!#REVB#
Mein Armbach trying to control but Blikstein is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach stopping the sweep attempt from Blikstein.
Mein Armbach postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blikstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mein Armbach's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Blikstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blikstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mein Armbach misses with a jab to the body
and Mein Armbach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mein Armbach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab. Blikstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch but Blikstein is avoiding it.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice strike.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mein Armbach.
Blikstein is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left lands for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blikstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mein Armbach sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
Mein Armbach scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Blikstein misses its intended target.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blikstein, as that shot connected.
Mein Armbach sizes up Blikstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mein Armbach but Mein Armbach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mein Armbach throws out a counter right but Blikstein avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Mein Armbach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blikstein on the side of the head.
A cross from Mein Armbach lands.
Blikstein throws a sloppy body shot
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Mein Armbach - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
Blikstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch but Blikstein is avoiding it.
As Mein Armbach looks to move away, Blikstein throws a big counter combo but Mein Armbach just gets out of the way.
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Blikstein ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Blikstein misses the target.#T3#
Blikstein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Blikstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Mein Armbach's guard.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Mein Armbach has wrist control.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blikstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Mein Armbach has momentary wrist control but Blikstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Mein Armbach blocks nicely.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Mein Armbach has wrist control.#T4#
Blikstein stands up over Mein Armbach, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
Blikstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
Blikstein looking to sit in guard and control but Mein Armbach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mein Armbach is in close to Blikstein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mein Armbach postures up in Blikstein's guard and throws a big left but Blikstein blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Mein Armbach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mein Armbach has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WVT 122: Takahashi v Assndrop
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Van Den Born looks to throw the jab but Blikstein is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Jab by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blikstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Den Born defending well though.
Blikstein slips a nice elbow through Van Den Born's hands, connecting with Van Den Born's forehead.
Van Den Born has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blikstein is working away from the top position though.
Van Den Born is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Blikstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blikstein thows a huge punch but Van Den Born dodges it nicely.
Blikstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Den Born defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blikstein controlling the action here.#T1#
Van Den Born is concentrating on defense, preventing Blikstein from advancing position.
Blikstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blikstein is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blikstein trying to control from half guard but Van Den Born is working away.
Blikstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blikstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Den Born is looking for a sweep. Blikstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blikstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Den Born avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blikstein. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Den Born regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blikstein.
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Den Born's head.
Blikstein trying to control but Van Den Born is working from the bottom.
Blikstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van Den Born wants to stand up but Blikstein is controlling him.
Blikstein scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blikstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Den Born has wrist control.#T3#
Van Den Born wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Den Born misses with a hook. Blikstein ducked under it nicely.
Blikstein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Den Born throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Blikstein counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Den Born toppling to the canvas! Van Den Born scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Blikstein finish him?!
Van Den Born scores with a jab to the body.
Van Den Born misses with a leg kick
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Van Den Born is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Born lands with a nice body punch.
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
Blikstein is looking for the big counter here.
Van Den Born looks to land a right hand but Blikstein moved out of range.
A combination from Blikstein does no damage.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blikstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Van Den Born misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Blikstein counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Den Born! Blikstein lets Van Den Born back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Van Den Born is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Den Born buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Den Born lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blikstein throws a pinpoint strike between Van Den Born's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Van Den Born crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Blikstein scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: WVT 111: Ryoto v Surianglek
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Blikstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Blikstein unleashes a big counter combination but Rutger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rutger misses with an uppercut.
Blikstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rutger defends it well.
A jab from Rutger misses.
Rutger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blikstein in his tracks.
A low kick lands for Rutger.
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blikstein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rutger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blikstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blikstein momentarily.
Blikstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Blikstein's shoulder, as Blikstein tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Rutger.
Rutger thows a leg kick but Blikstein checks it
and Blikstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Rutger moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Blikstein. #T1#
Blikstein has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Blikstein is trying to break free.
Rutger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blikstein backwards.
Blikstein taking a breather.
Blikstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Blikstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Rutger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rutger.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Rutger moves into range and clinches up with Blikstein.
Rutger stalling against the cage.
Blikstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutger controls his hands.
Rutger tries a body shot but Blikstein blocks it.
A body shot lands from Blikstein.
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Blikstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutger.
Rutger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Blikstein breaks from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blikstein has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
Rutger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Blikstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Blikstein unleashes a big counter combination but Rutger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rufus Rutger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutger throws a leg kick
and Blikstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Blikstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Blikstein ducks down to avoid it.
Blikstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rutger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutger. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. Blikstein moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Rutger scores with a decent looking hook.
Blikstein takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Rutger. Beautiful body shot.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Rutger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blikstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blikstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rutger misses with a straight right.
Rutger lands a lovely overhand right.
Blikstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger. #TD2#
Blikstein looking to score a takedown here. Rutger is defending well but Blikstein drives through and ends up in Rutger's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blikstein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Blikstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutger is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up.
Rutger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blikstein sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blikstein lands a couple of elbows.
Blikstein wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Rutger blocks nicely.
Blikstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Rutger 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#
Blikstein lands a body shot.
Rutger throws out a leg kick but Blikstein moves out of range and Rutger only half commits.
Blikstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blikstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutger.
A little jabbing left from Blikstein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutger throws a leg kick which misses Blikstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Blikstein tries to avoid it.
Rutger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, jab by Rutger - just one landing.
Blikstein shoots and misses
and Blikstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutger throws a right hand that Blikstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Blikstein also avoids with ease.
Rutger cracks Blikstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Blikstein dives in and scores a takedown into Rutger's guard.
Blikstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blikstein can do to turn this around?
Blikstein chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Blikstein postures up in Rutger's guard and throws a big left but Rutger blocks it.
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
Rutger keeping full guard, as Blikstein tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blikstein wants to pass the guard but Rutger is keeping the position.
Rutger looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutger, not yet.
Rutger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blikstein.
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rutger's head.
Blikstein throwing strikes but missing.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blikstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rutger misses with a jab to the body
and Blikstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger misses with a left hand
and Blikstein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blikstein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rutger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blikstein momentarily.
Blikstein slips under a jab from Rutger.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Rutger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutger works Blikstein's body with a nice hook.
Rutger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutger stalks Blikstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blikstein's face. Blikstein staggers backwards, shaken.
Rutger misses with a looping left.
Blikstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rutger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger stuffs the takedown.
Rufus Rutger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Blikstein.
Rutger misses the jab.
Blikstein slips a jab from Rutger.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Rutger throws out a loose jab but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger misses with a hook.
Blikstein throws a fast counter high kick but Rutger manages to duck under it in time.
Jab from Rutger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutger throws a hook but Blikstein blocks it.
Blikstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blikstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rutger defends it well.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Rutger tries to sprawl but Blikstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blikstein thows a huge punch but Rutger dodges it nicely.
Blikstein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rutger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Rutger dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rutger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blikstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutger throws a right hand that misses
and Blikstein counters with a straight right hand.
Blikstein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rutger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Rutger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses.
Rutger throws a right and a left that Blikstein avoids nicely. #TD2#
Blikstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rutger sprawls well initially but Blikstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blikstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rutger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Blikstein there.
Rutger pushes Blikstein off looking to stand but Blikstein dives back in and keeps control.
Blikstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rutger defending well though.
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. Blikstein connects with a nice short shot to Rutger's temple. #T1#
Blikstein is looking to take a break and control but Rutger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blikstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blikstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paulo Blikstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blikstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blikstein trying to control from half guard but Rutger is working away.
Blikstein stalling away here and it's allowed Rutger to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Rutger blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein is in close to Rutger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blikstein wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rutger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rutger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Blikstein counters with a nice right hand that sends Rutger toppling to the canvas! Rutger scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Blikstein finish him?!#ROC2#Rutger is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blikstein counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: WVT 103: Machado v Fabinho
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Blikstein misses with the combination.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blikstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by The Bouncer as he connects with a hook.
The Bouncer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blikstein.
The Bouncer throws a hook but Blikstein avoids it easily.
The Bouncer lands a lovely overhand right.
The Bouncer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Blikstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bouncer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blikstein's hands.
Blikstein scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Bouncer in his tracks.
The Bouncer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blikstein slips a jab from The Bouncer.#T1#
The Bouncer throws a shot from downtown. Blikstein moves away and avoids it.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Blikstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - The Bouncer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Bouncer throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Blikstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

The Bouncer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blikstein off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Benny The Bouncer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blikstein moves out of range of the leg kick from The Bouncer.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Bouncer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Blikstein has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Bouncer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blikstein wants to clinch up but The Bouncer keeps it at a distance.
The Bouncer lands with a straight right. Blikstein didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#Blikstein is rocked!
The Bouncer cracks Blikstein on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Blikstein falls backwards against the cage. The Bouncer follows up with more strikes that drop Blikstein to his knees. The Bouncer keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Blikstein! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny The Bouncer!
Benny The Bouncer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, into his post fight interview.

Event: WVT 94: Motts v Thompson
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Blikstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Blikstein. #BC2#
Blikstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown but Alexandrov shows good takedown defense.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Blikstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov misses the shot to the body.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexandrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Blikstein is avoiding it.
Alexandrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Blikstein is having none of it. #CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Blikstein has Alexandrov pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Blikstein on the inside.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Blikstein. #BC2#
Blikstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blikstein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Blikstein.
Alexandrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexandrov looks to clinch
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Blikstein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Blikstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a leg kick that knocks Blikstein off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Blikstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Blikstein with the counter takedown but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Blikstein.
A counter left hand to the body from Alexandrov misses its target.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches.
Our sources have told us that Alexandrov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Blikstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blikstein catches Alexandrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov slips under a jab.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Blikstein. #TD2#
Blikstein wants the takedown. Alexandrov is fighting it off but Blikstein persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Alexandrov's guard against the cage.
Alexandrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blikstein on the ground.
Blikstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there.
Blikstein scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully. #T4#
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
Blikstein won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blikstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blikstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov wants to stand up but Blikstein is controlling him.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
Blikstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blikstein is in close to Alexandrov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blikstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Blikstein 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alexandrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Blikstein with the counter takedown but Alexandrov avoids it easily.#KD2#
Blikstein lands a big head kick that sends Alexandrov tumbling to the mat! Blikstein takes a step backwards and waves Alexandrov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Alexandrov is rocked!#CL#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Blikstein against the cage.
Oh Alexandrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexandrov is stalling here.
Alexandrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Blikstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to work over Blikstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov pushes Blikstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov misses with a knee strike.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Blikstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov is trying to stall. #TD2#
Blikstein is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alexandrov can't fight it off and eventually Blikstein manages to take the fight to the floor. Alexandrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alexandrov being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Blikstein stops Alexandrov from standing up.
Blikstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alexandrov's head.#ES#
Alexandrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Blikstein is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Blikstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Blikstein closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alexandrov has hold of Blikstein's hands but Blikstein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alexandrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blikstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paulo Blikstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blikstein winds up and cracks Alexandrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blikstein lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein not doing much here.
Blikstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexandrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Blikstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexandrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alexandrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov missing with punches from the bottom.
Blikstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Blikstein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blikstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blikstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Blikstein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alexandrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blikstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blikstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexandrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alexandrov pushes Blikstein off looking to stand but Blikstein dives back in and keeps control.
Blikstein working over Alexandrov with some ground and pound. Alexandrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alexandrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alexandrov missing with punches from the bottom.
Blikstein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blikstein working Alexandrov over with strikes.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Blikstein winds up and cracks Alexandrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov trying to control but Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein scores with a big shot! Alexandrov's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Alexandrov! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: WVT 81: Sector v Edwards
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1#
Blikstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sturmovik tries to land a front kick but Blikstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sturmovik ducks under a wild hook from Blikstein.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
Blikstein moves out of range of the strikes.
And Blikstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Sturmovik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blikstein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sturmovik has time to react.
Sturmovik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Blikstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sturmovik's guard.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blikstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturmovik is keeping the position for now.
Blikstein distracts Sturmovik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
Sturmovik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Blikstein arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sturmovik's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: WVT 75: Tchusuk v Knox
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Terrell.
Terrell scores with a nice right hand.
Blikstein shoots in and drives through. Terrell sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrell. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrell 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.
Terrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blikstein.
Terrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terrell lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Terrell.
Terrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Terrell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Terrell misses with a looping left.
Terrell scores with a hook.
Terrell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Blikstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Terrell scores with a hook to the body. Blikstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Terrell thuds a left hand into Blikstein's body.
Terrell throws a leg kick which misses Blikstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Blikstein tries to avoid it.
Blikstein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Terrell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blikstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terrell moves away from the strike by Blikstein.
Donk. Terrell catches Blikstein right on the button with a cross.
Terrell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blikstein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Blikstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Terrell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blikstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Terrell lands a jab to Blikstein's midsection.
Terrell works Blikstein's body with a nice hook.
Terrell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blikstein lands with a kick to the temple. Terrell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blikstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blikstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blikstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Decent striking displayed by Terrell there.
Blikstein takes one to the side of the head.
Terrell catches Blikstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Terrell moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Blikstein.
Terrell working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Terrell.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Terrell lands with a short shot to the head.
Blikstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terrell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blikstein is keeping busy.
Blikstein is pushing Terrell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Terrell misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Terrell.
Terrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Terrell breaks from the clinch.
Terrell thuds a left hand into Blikstein's body.
Blikstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Terrell scores with a shot to the body.
Blikstein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Terrell lands a jab.
Terrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Blikstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrell.
Terrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Terrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Terrell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blikstein throws a looping overhand right but Terrell ducks down to avoid it.
Terrell tries to clinch but Blikstein is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Blikstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Terrell catches Blikstein right on the button with a cross.
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!
Jab, jab by Terrell - just one landing.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Terrell.
Terrell with a hook.
Terrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Terrell there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell dominated that round.
That's time! Blikstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blikstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terrell.
Blikstein is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from Terrell.
Terrell jabs at Blikstein's body.
Blikstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Terrell lands a really nice looking cross but Blikstein seems unphased.
Terrell lands a nice shot to the body.
Terrell scores with a jab to the body.
Terrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blikstein in his tracks.
Terrell with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blikstein looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Phillip Terrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blikstein misses with a wild combination.
Terrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell missing with a left hand there. Blikstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Terrell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Terrell gets caught flat footed, as Blikstein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Terrell has wrist control.
Blikstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blikstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrell is keeping the position for now.
Terrell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blikstein manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Blikstein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Terrell controls the pace.#T2#
Terrell postures up.
Blikstein trying to control the position here.
Blikstein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blikstein looking to control but Terrell passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Blikstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blikstein.
Terrell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Terrell wants to pass the guard but Blikstein is keeping the position.
Terrell stopping the sweep attempt from Blikstein.
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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Terrell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Terrell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blikstein slips a jab from Terrell.
A lazy left from Terrell finds it's target.
Terrell with a nice cross.
Terrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blikstein.
Blikstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Terrell pushes Blikstein away with a front kick.
Phillip Terrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terrell misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Terrell clinches with his opponent.
Terrell working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blikstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Terrell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blikstein will feel that in the morning.
Terrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blikstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Terrell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Terrell swinging wildly here.
Blikstein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Terrell throws a looping overhand right but Blikstein ducks down to avoid it.
Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Blikstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blikstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blikstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Terrell does it's job there.
Terrell missing with a left hand there. Blikstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terrell punishes Blikstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Blikstein looks to land a combination but Terrell avoids it well. #T1#
Terrell throws a hook but Blikstein blocks it.
It looked like Blikstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Terrell misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Blikstein misses the target.
A punch combination from Blikstein misses.
Blikstein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terrell can pounce on him.
Blikstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Terrell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blikstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Terrell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Terrell feints and then cracks Blikstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blikstein down.
Terrell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blikstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blikstein checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Blikstein misses the target.
Blikstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Terrell.
Blikstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blikstein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Terrell lands a jab to the nose.
Blikstein misses with an uppercut. Terrell saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Terrell.
Terrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Terrell scores with a four punch combination!
Terrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blikstein.
Terrell cracks Blikstein with a good jab.
Terrell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Terrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Blikstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrell.
Blikstein moves away from the strike by Terrell.
Blikstein attempts a counter takedown but Terrell avoids it well and moves away.
Blikstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Terrell blocks a head kick by Blikstein.
Terrell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bliksteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blikstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phillip Terrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blikstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Terrell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Terrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.
Blikstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terrell.
Terrell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Terrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Terrell scores with a decent looking hook.
Blikstein takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Blikstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Terrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein ducks right into an uppercut from Terrell.
Terrell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Terrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell.
Blikstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Terrell sprawls and moves away.
Blikstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blikstein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrell.
Terrell throws a hook to the side of Blikstein's head but Blikstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blikstein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Terrell connects with a right hand. Blikstein shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Terrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Terrell 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
During a confident post fight interview, Phillip Terrell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 65: Ihantala v Machado
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Blikstein throws a hook but Mahogany avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blikstein has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blikstein raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Mahogany gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahogany blocks a body shot from Blikstein.
Mahogany makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Blikstein blocks it.
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blikstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahogany gets through Blikstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahogany misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahogany throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blikstein blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Blikstein.
Mahogany tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blikstein wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blikstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahogany 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.
A nice left hand lands by Blikstein.
Mahogany working aggressively here.
Mahogany blocks a body shot from Blikstein.
Blikstein has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahogany is trying to maintain a safe position but Blikstein gets an underhook and turns Mahogany into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blikstein.
Blikstein misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
Blikstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blikstein blocking some punches.
Blikstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany has a couple of punches blocked by Blikstein.
Blikstein is trying to break free.
Mahogany lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blikstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blikstein stalls. #BC2#
Blikstein manages to break the clinch.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses.
Blikstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mahogany tries to avoid it but Blikstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mahogany to the ground. Mahogany escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Mahogany blocks the low kick.#CL#
Mahogany gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahogany misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Blikstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahogany.
Blikstein misses with a low kick.
Mahogany throws a lazy right hand but Blikstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blikstein throws a fast counter high kick but Mahogany manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Mahogany misses with a shot to the body
and Blikstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blikstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahogany throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahogany takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blikstein moves out of range as Mahogany strikes.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahogany bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Paulo Blikstein has been cut.
A big right from Mahogany misses.
Mahogany pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahogany is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blikstein.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Blikstein.
Blikstein misses with a looping left.
Mahogany misses with a body shot
and Blikstein counters with a solid body kick.
Blikstein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blikstein feints the counter takedown.
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!
Blikstein throws an overhand right that lands on Mahogany's shoulder, as Mahogany tries to avoid the shot.
Mahogany throws a big shot that misses.
Mahogany backing away here, and Blikstein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blikstein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rich Mahogany will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulo Blikstein's cut.
That's time! Mahogany's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blikstein misses with an uppercut. Mahogany saw that one coming.
Mahogany swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahogany looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blikstein.
Mahogany misses with a looping right.
Blikstein takes one on the button.#CL#
Mahogany moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Blikstein.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany lands with a right to the head.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1##BC2#
Blikstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
It looked like Mahogany wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blikstein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahogany moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahogany. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blikstein shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mahogany throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Blikstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Blikstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rich Mahogany is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahogany.
Blikstein drops his hands momentarily and Mahogany takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Blikstein misses with a low kick.
Mahogany throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blikstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahogany wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mahogany scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blikstein wants to land a leg kick but Mahogany is out of range.
Mahogany was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blikstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahogany seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paulo Blikstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blikstein connects with a body shot that sends Mahogany's belly button to the back.
Mahogany lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Mahogany darts in and clinches Blikstein up against the cage.#T3#
Blikstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blikstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Blikstein blocks a body shot from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands with a light punch inside.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany swings wildly with an uppercut but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany throws a punch but it's blocked by Blikstein.
Blikstein misses with the head strike.
Mahogany misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blikstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahogany controls his hands.
Blikstein misses with a body punch.
Mahogany swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahogany swings wildly with an uppercut but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blikstein tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Blikstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blikstein lands with a light punch inside.
Mahogany has a couple of punches blocked by Blikstein.
Blikstein blocks an uppercut.
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Blikstein.
Blikstein avoiding damage.
Blikstein blocks an uppercut.
Blikstein tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blikstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahogany scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahogany.
Mahogany lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahogany lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blikstein has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Blikstein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mahogany throws a lazy uppercut
and Blikstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blikstein looks to land a left hand but Mahogany moved out of range nicely.
Mahogany connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahogany scores with a nice strike.
Blikstein avoids the head kick by Mahogany.
A big left from Mahogany misses.
Blikstein with the counter takedown but Mahogany avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mahogany looks to throw the jab but Blikstein is out of range.
Mahogany cracks Blikstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Mahogany misses with a hook to the body
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand.
Mahogany misses with a hook. Blikstein ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Blikstein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blikstein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahogany lands with a cross.
Mahogany cracks Blikstein with a good jab.#ROC#Blikstein is rocked!
Mahogany cracks Blikstein with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rich Mahogany!
Rich Mahogany thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 56: Narushima v Tchusuk
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Cubbedge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cubbedge throws an overhand right that lands on Blikstein's shoulder, as Blikstein tries to avoid the shot.
Blikstein tests Cubbedge 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Blikstein scores with a hook to the body. Cubbedge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blikstein is pawing at Cubbedge , trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Cubbedge 's nose. Cubbedge is badly hurt! Blikstein pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Cubbedge tries desperately to hold on but Blikstein is relentless in his assault! As Cubbedge receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Blikstein away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: WVT 49: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Versu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blikstein on the side of the head.
Versu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Versu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Versu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Versu misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Blikstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Versu's guard.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein throwing strikes but missing.
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Versu has wrist control.
Versu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Versu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Versu. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blikstein steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Blikstein.
Blikstein throws out a counter right but Versu avoids it with no problem.
Blikstein lands with a right hand.
Versu misses with a body kick.
Versu misses with a leg kick
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blikstein has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blikstein misses with a wild body shot.
Blikstein checks a leg kick nicely.
Versu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Versu's corner calls for a 1-2. Versu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Versu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Versu throws a hook but Blikstein blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
Blikstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Versu scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Versu.
Versu throws a lazy body kick
and Blikstein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Versu really felt that one!
Versu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blikstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blikstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Versu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Versu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blikstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Versu was well out of range. Poor timing from Blikstein.
Nice jab there from Blikstein. #T3#
Versu throws a body shot but no joy.
Versu thows a leg kick but Blikstein checks it #TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Blikstein controls the position.
Blikstein is working Versu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blikstein working the ground and pound but Versu is defending the strikes.
Blikstein scores with a couple of short elbows.
Versu taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein lands a nice forearm strike.
Blikstein trying to control the position but Versu is working away.
Blikstein throws an elbow but Versu slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Blikstein scores with a couple of short elbows.
Blikstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Versu keeps working.
Blikstein has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Blikstein thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blikstein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Versu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blikstein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Versu scores with a hook.
Versu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blikstein counters with a straight right hand.
Versu misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Blikstein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blikstein throws a leg kick but Versu moved away.
Blikstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Versu.
Blikstein slips under a jab from Versu.
Blikstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Versu.
Versu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu scores with a jab.
Versu throws an overhand right that lands on Blikstein's shoulder, as Blikstein tries to avoid the shot.
Blikstein misses with a hook.
Versu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Versu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blikstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Versu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blikstein checks a leg kick.
Blikstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blikstein motions for Versu to come forward. Blikstein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Versu looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Versu misses its intended target.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Versu tried to score with a low kick but Blikstein checks it.
Versu throws the kick towards the body but Blikstein avoids it.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Versu tries to score with a low kick but Blikstein moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
Blikstein avoids a kick to the body.
Versu throws a body kick that misses
and Blikstein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Blikstein lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blikstein slips a jab from Versu.
Blikstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Versu misses with a right hand
and Blikstein counters with a low kick, right behind Versu 's knee.
Versu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blikstein connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Geo Versu has been cut.
Blikstein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Versus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blikstein lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Versu misses with a left hand
and Blikstein counters with a low kick, right behind Versu 's knee. #TD2#
Blikstein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Versu's half guard.
Blikstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Blikstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Versu's head.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blikstein winds up and cracks Versu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Versu is rocked!
Blikstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blikstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Versu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blikstein on the ground.
Blikstein lands strikes from half guard.
Blikstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blikstein wants to control but Versu is keeping him busy.
Blikstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blikstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Versu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blikstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blikstein is trying to control. Versu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blikstein in particular looking to stall.
Blikstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Versu defending well though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Geo Versu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Versu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blikstein - the referee stops the clock and Versu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blikstein. Versu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Versu misses with a body kick.
And Blikstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Versu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Versu dips to his left and cracks Blikstein with an uppercut!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Versu enables Blikstein to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Versu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Versu pulls Blikstein in close to prevent any damage.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Versu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Versu keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
Blikstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blikstein trying to control but Versu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick
and Blikstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blikstein fakes the body blow, causing Versu to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Versu goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 191
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Barkley throws a leg kick but Blikstein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blikstein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barkley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Blikstein as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blikstein swings widly with a right hand
and Blikstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Blikstein.
Blikstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Barkley throws the left hand but Blikstein avoids the punch easily.
Blikstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley is looking to counter the offense by Blikstein and move into the clinch.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses.
Blikstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blikstein feints the counter takedown.
Barkley lands a jab to Blikstein's midsection.
Barkley lands a slapping body shot.
Blikstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Barkley clinches. #T2#
Blikstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Barkley has double underhooks.
Blikstein managing to block the knees to the body from Barkley.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Blikstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Blikstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barkley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blikstein looking to slow down the pace here.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Blikstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blikstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
A short right from Barkley.
Blikstein throws a head punch that misses.
Blikstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Blikstein.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Blikstein controls his hands.
Blikstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Blikstein looks winded!#T3#
Barkley prevents a body shot from Blikstein.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blikstein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blikstein blocking some punches.
Blikstein lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Blikstein avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein tries to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling the position.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blikstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blikstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Blikstein takes a shot to the head.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Blikstein's head.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley lands with a right to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Blikstein controls his hands.
Barkley stops a takedown attempt from Blikstein.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blikstein backwards.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley tries a knee to the head but Blikstein blocks it.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Blikstein being controlled against the cage.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
Blikstein blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bliksteins head.
Barkley is working Blikstein over against the cage.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley looking to throw knees to the head but Blikstein is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barkley cracks Blikstein with a hook to the temple - Blikstein is on wobbly legs here! Barkley swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Blikstein falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Barkley wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Barkley!
Our winner, Nick Barkley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 182
Date: Sep 14, 2022

#R1#
Blikstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Blikstein.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
Blikstein misses with a two punch combination.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Blikstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blikstein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blikstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liu pinned against the cage. Liu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Liu throws a leg kick #TD#
so Blikstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Liu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Liu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blikstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully. #T2#
Blikstein is stalling in the full guard.
Liu controlling Blikstein's posture.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blikstein.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein distracts Liu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liu trying to strike off his back.
Blikstein 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.
Blikstein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blikstein stands up over Liu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein postures up in Liu's guard and throws a big left but Liu blocks it.
Blikstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Liu wants to stand and escape but Blikstein is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liu, as that shot connected.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Blikstein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu with a jab.#T4#
Liu throws a lazy head kick
enabling Blikstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Blikstein walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Blikstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blikstein takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Blikstein is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Blikstein 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.

Liu pushes Blikstein off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Liu punishes Blikstein's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Liu scores with the left hand. Blikstein knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liu. Blikstein shrugs it off though.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blikstein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liu. That one must have hurt.
Blikstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blikstein doesn't seem phased though.
Liu scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Blikstein gets the takedown into side control.
Blikstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working. #T1#
Blikstein works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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Liu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blikstein off and has taken his back!
Liu trying to control.
Blikstein trying to control the hands but Liu won't let him.
Liu slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T2#
Blikstein is trying to break free.
Liu throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Blikstein is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blikstein tries to roll but Liu sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Blikstein is working hard here to advance position.
Liu is trying to control but Blikstein is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Liu controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blikstein is working to get back to half guard.
Liu wants to control but Blikstein has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Liu is keen to just control but Blikstein is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blikstein is trying to maintain the position but Liu is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blikstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blikstein counters with a good low kick that Liu was not able to check.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blikstein finds it's way round the side to connect with Liu's head. #CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Blikstein throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Liu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blikstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blikstein scrambles back to his feet.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.
Blikstein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Blikstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Liu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blikstein moves away.
Blikstein connects with a leg kick.
Liu throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Blikstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Blikstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blikstein moves out of range as Liu strikes.
As Liu looks to move away, Blikstein throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blikstein avoids the head kick by Liu.
Blikstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Liu sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blikstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blikstein lands a front kick.
Blikstein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blikstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Blikstein misses the target.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Blikstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blikstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Liu counters with a left to the body.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blikstein throws a combination that misses
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Blikstein will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Blikstein's head back.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Blikstein blocks the body kick.
Blikstein attempts a counter takedown but Liu avoids it well and moves away.
Blikstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Liu misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Blikstein misses its target.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Blikstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blikstein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Blikstein swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blikstein's head.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Blikstein.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blikstein misses with a head kick.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blikstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Blikstein.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Liu 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 170
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Fuhren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blikstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blikstein throws a shot from downtown. Fuhren moves away and avoids it.
Fuhren just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuhren throws a leg kick which misses Blikstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Blikstein tries to avoid it.
Fuhren misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Blikstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blikstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fuhren throws a poor cross that misses
and Blikstein counters with a thumping low kick.
Fuhren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blikstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuhren lands with a kick to the temple. Blikstein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fuhren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fuhren is looking to slow Blikstein down with leg kicks.
Fuhren throws out a loose jab but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blikstein moves out of range as Fuhren strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Fuhren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuhren 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.#T1#
Blikstein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fuhren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fuhren looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.
Fuhren with a jab.
Fuhren catches Blikstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blikstein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blikstein takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fuhren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuhren throws a body punch but Blikstein moves out of range.
Fuhren throws a jab but it's blocked by Blikstein.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blikstein.
Blikstein misses with a hook.#T2#
A slow jab from Fuhren misses its intended target.
Fuhren lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Blikstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuhren was well out of range. Poor timing from Blikstein.
Fuhren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fuhren lands with a straight right. Blikstein didn't see that one coming.
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuhren throws out the jab.
Fuhren cracks Blikstein with a good jab.
Blikstein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuhren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fuhren misses with a looping left.
Blikstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuhren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Psiris Fuhren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blikstein staying out of range there.#T3#
Fuhren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fuhren misses with a kick to the body.
Fuhren looks to land a left hand but Blikstein moved out of range nicely.
Blikstein cracks a nice hook into Fuhren's ribs.
Psiris Fuhren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuhren lands a glancing blow to the side of Blikstein's head.
Fuhren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blikstein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fuhren lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fuhren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blikstein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fuhren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blikstein on the side of the head.
Blikstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Fuhren misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Blikstein misses its target.
Fuhren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Blikstein counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fuhren! Blikstein lets Fuhren back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blikstein moves away from the strike by Fuhren.
Blikstein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fuhren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuhren.
Fuhren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Fuhren.
Blikstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuhren throws a solid leg kick but Blikstein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fuhren.
Fuhren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blikstein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fuhren looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.
Fuhren throws a head kick but Blikstein moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuhren.
Blikstein scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuhren takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Psiris Fuhren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fuhren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blikstein misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuhren scores with a head kick. Blikstein tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blikstein throws a looping overhand right but Fuhren ducks down to avoid it.
Fuhren throws a solid leg kick but Blikstein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fuhren.
Fuhren throws a poor cross that misses
and Blikstein counters with a one-two to the body.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuhren as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuhren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blikstein. Blikstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blikstein lands a jab.#T1#
Fuhren throws a big shot that misses.
Blikstein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fuhren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blikstein - the referee stops the clock and Fuhren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blikstein. Fuhren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blikstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fuhren is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blikstein. Fuhren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuhren scores with a jab to the body.
Fuhren misses with a few strikes there.
Blikstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fuhren tries to avoid it but Blikstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fuhren to the ground. Fuhren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blikstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blikstein tests Fuhren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fuhren missing with a left hand there. Blikstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Blikstein misses the target.
Fuhren throws a shot from downtown. Blikstein moves away and avoids it.
Blikstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Fuhren loads up on a big right hand but Blikstein slips the punch.
Fuhren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blikstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fuhren throws out a loose jab but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Blikstein lands a big head kick that sends Fuhren tumbling to the mat! Blikstein takes a step backwards and waves Fuhren back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Fuhren is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuhren. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuhren is still on wobbly legs! Can Blikstein finish him?
Fuhren throws a leg kick but Blikstein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fuhren throws a body punch but Blikstein moves out of range.
Fuhren lands a body shot.
Fuhren seems to have recovered his senses.
Fuhren misses with a straight right.
Blikstein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fuhren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuhren with a hook.
Fuhren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Fuhren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuhren misses the target.
Blikstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fuhren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuhren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Blikstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fuhren throws a right and a left that Blikstein avoids nicely.
Blikstein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fuhren moves away from the strike by Blikstein.
Fuhren lands a lovely overhand right.
That kick from Fuhren tenderised Blikstein's leg. Blikstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fuhren throws a jab but it's blocked by Blikstein.
Blikstein throwing a counter right hand but Fuhren manages to avoid it.
Fuhren misses with a shot to the body
enabling Blikstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Blikstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuhren.
Fuhren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fuhren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Fuhren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blikstein in his tracks. #KD#
Blikstein feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fuhren sprawling to the canvas! Fuhren rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Blikstein finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuhren punishes Blikstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Blikstein is stalking Fuhren. Fuhren circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Blikstein, and it's lights out! Fuhren really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Blikstein!
In defeat, Psiris Fuhren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well Shit.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 161
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Zambrano misses with a looping right.
Blikstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blikstein backing away here, and Zambrano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blikstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrano was well out of range. Poor timing from Blikstein.
Blikstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrano was well out of range. Poor timing from Blikstein.
Blikstein is looking to chop away at Zambrano's legs.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blikstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blikstein scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zambrano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blikstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Blikstein throws a leg kick but Zambrano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zambrano scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Blikstein has been cut.
Zambrano staying out of range there.
Zambrano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zambrano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blikstein.
Zambrano lands a glancing blow to the side of Blikstein's head.
Blikstein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zambrano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zambrano checks a leg kick nicely.
Blikstein avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Blikstein shoots and misses
and Zambrano counters with a straight right hand.
Blikstein misses the shot to the body.
Zambrano drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Blikstein right on the button. Blikstein goes down! Zambrano follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zambrano gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darwin Zambrano!
After the fight, Darwin Zambrano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 155
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blikstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Blikstein counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hunt!
Blikstein lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunt down.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blikstein works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Blikstein lands a nice forearm strike.
Blikstein is trying to ground and pound but Hunt uses the momentary lack of control by Blikstein to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blikstein lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Hunt is not content to let Blikstein control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blikstein lands a nice short elbow.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blikstein.
Blikstein throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt is concentrating on defense, preventing Blikstein from advancing position.
Blikstein wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
Blikstein 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.
Hunt has his hands clasped together around Blikstein's back. He's all about the action.
Blikstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Hunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Blikstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blikstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Blikstein postures up and lands a big shot to Hunt's brow.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blikstein won't allow Hunt to get back to his feet.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Blikstein wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt has momentary wrist control but Blikstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Hunt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blikstein throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hunt is adopting a defensive guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blikstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blikstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blikstein stands up over Hunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blikstein is really struggling to control Hunt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Blikstein misses
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blikstein.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Blikstein's head back.
Blikstein thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Blikstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blikstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Blikstein should have avoided that one. #T1#
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Blikstein avoids it well.
Blikstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blikstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blikstein.
James Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Blikstein's shoulder, as Blikstein tries to avoid the shot.
Blikstein tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Blikstein is out of range.
Hunt is looking to slow Blikstein down with leg kicks.
Blikstein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blikstein was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blikstein creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Paulo Blikstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Blikstein throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blikstein wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Blikstein sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hunt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hunt felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blikstein remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blikstein connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blikstein landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Blikstein remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hunt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blikstein connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Blikstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Blikstein working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Blikstein working the head and body with strikes.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt wants to control but Blikstein postures up.
Hunt is not content to let Blikstein control the position.
Hunt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Blikstein is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Hunt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Blikstein working the ground and pound but Hunt is defending the strikes.
Blikstein lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunt down.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Blikstein keeps moving and retains side control.
Blikstein landing strikes.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Blikstein sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hunt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Hunt taking some punishment here, with Blikstein in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Blikstein throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt looks to throw a body kick
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand.
Blikstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blikstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blikstein scrambles back to his feet.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Blikstein.
Hunt cracks Blikstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blikstein pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Blikstein breaks from the clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blikstein.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Blikstein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Blikstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand.
James Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Blikstein is out of range.
Hunt misses with a body punch
and Blikstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt misses the body punch
and Blikstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Hunt is rocked!
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Blikstein finish him?
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blikstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Blikstein misses its target.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blikstein.
It looked like Blikstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Blikstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blikstein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Blikstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Blikstein decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blikstein throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely. #ES2#
Hunt has one foot on Blikstein's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blikstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Hunt tries to score with a low kick but Blikstein moves his leg out of the way.
Blikstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Blikstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blikstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Blikstein looks to land a combination. Hunt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blikstein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Blikstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Blikstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Blikstein tried to counter with a leg kick but Hunt avoided it.
Blikstein throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blikstein.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Blikstein misses with a wild body shot.
Blikstein tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Blikstein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blikstein tries for a takedown but Hunt circles away easily
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Blikstein keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Blikstein shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blikstein showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Blikstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blikstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Blikstein winds up and cracks Hunt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blikstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Blikstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blikstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blikstein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Hunt.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Hunt!
James Hunt opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 148
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been hearing reports that Blikstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zaire thumps Blikstein with a low kick.
Blikstein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Blikstein avoids it with no problem.
Blikstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blikstein tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blikstein attempts a counter takedown but Zaire avoids it well and moves away.
Blikstein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Blikstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Blikstein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blikstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Blikstein blocks the leg kick.
Zaire feints and then cracks Blikstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blikstein down.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Blikstein moved out of range nicely.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blikstein blocks a head kick by Zaire.
Blikstein throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blikstein throws a leg kick which misses Zaire's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaire tries to avoid it. #T2#
A low kick from Blikstein misses
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Blikstein misses.
Blikstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zaire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blikstein scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Blikstein throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zaire tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blikstein is in Zaire's guard.
Blikstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blikstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
Blikstein distracts Zaire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blikstein stands up over Zaire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein trying to control but Zaire is working from the bottom. #T3#
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaire's head.
Blikstein looking to pass the guard.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zaire managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blikstein throws an elbow that misses. Zaire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blikstein's guard. Nice move by Zaire!#REVB##T4#
Blikstein has Zaire pulled in close to control his posture.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
Blikstein being controlled here, momentarily.
Zaire trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blikstein manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Blikstein scores with a hook.
Blikstein is looking to slow Zaire down with leg kicks.
Blikstein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Blikstein coming out on top.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaire sprawls well. Zaire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blikstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaire blocks a leg kick.
Blikstein tries a low kick but Zaire avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Blikstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blikstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaire misses with a hook.
Blikstein tries to land a leg kick but Zaire saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Blikstein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blikstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zaire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blikstein thinking.
Blikstein looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blikstein.
Blikstein cracks Zaire with a big right hand but Zaire just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blikstein misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zaire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blikstein throwing strikes but Zaire manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire working away.
Blikstein tries to bench press Zaire off him but Zaire keeps the position. #T2#
Zaire taking a breather here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SU2#
Zaire decides to stand up, so the ref orders Blikstein to his feet.
Blikstein cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blikstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaire off the cage and back into range.
Zaire checks a low kick from Blikstein.
Zaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blikstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy left from Zaire finds it's target.#T3#
Blikstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blikstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zaire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blikstein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blikstein throws a leg kick but Zaire checks it.
Zaire takes a swing at Blikstein's ribcage but misses.
Blikstein misses with a low kick.
Zaire feints a counter leg kick.
Blikstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch lands to the side of Blikstein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaire checks a leg kick.
Zaire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Blikstein. #T4#
Blikstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Zaire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blikstein connects with a body shot that sends Zaire's belly button to the back.
Blikstein throws a low kick but Zaire moves out of range easily.
Blikstein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blikstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paulo Blikstein 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zaire cracks Blikstein with a good jab.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire swings for the body but Blikstein moves out of range.
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
Paulo Blikstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blikstein slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein looks to land a body kick but Zaire moved away.
Blikstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blikstein.#T1#
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blikstein throws a big shot that misses.
Blikstein slips under a jab.
Blikstein throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Blikstein tries to work over Zaire's front leg with a kick but Zaire checks it.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Blikstein avoids it with no problem.
Blikstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blikstein somewhat.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Blikstein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blikstein slips under a jab from Zaire.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Blikstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Blikstein 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.#T2#
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blikstein throwing strikes but missing.
Zaire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zaire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zaire is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Zaire is looking to stand up but Blikstein isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blikstein misses with an uppercut.
Blikstein throws a low kick, looking for Zaire's leg but Zaire calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blikstein.
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blikstein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zaire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blikstein.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blikstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.#T4#
Blikstein throws a right hand that misses
and Zaire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blikstein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blikstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blikstein misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Zaire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blikstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blikstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Blikstein.
Blikstein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paulo Blikstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blikstein 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Blikstein!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 142
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1#
Kazuma misses with a left hand
and Blikstein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kazuma's knee momentarily.
Kazuma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blikstein misses with a hook to the body
and Kazuma counters with a big head kick but Blikstein shrugs it off.
Blikstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blikstein connects with a looping right hand.
Kazuma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kazuma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick by Kazuma misses
and Blikstein counters with a right hand to the body.
Kazuma throws a jab when Blikstein was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Blikstein misses.
Kazuma clobbers Blikstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blikstein has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blikstein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazuma throws a series of strikes that have Blikstein backpedaling.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses.
Blikstein lands a jab to the head.
Kazuma slips under a jab.
Kazuma is looking to counter punch.
Blikstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Blikstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blikstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazuma tries to clinch
and Blikstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Kazuma looks to clinch
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Kazuma misses with a left hand
and Blikstein counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blikstein.
Kazuma lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kazuma misses the target.
Kazuma looks to throw a body kick
and Blikstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kazuma tries to clinch but Blikstein moves away
and Blikstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blikstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Blikstein blocks the low kick.#T2#
Blikstein swings for the body but Kazuma moves out of range.
Kazuma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kazuma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blikstein.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kazuma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kazuma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blikstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kiryu Kazuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kazuma moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Blikstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kazuma drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Blikstein right on the button. Blikstein goes down! Kazuma follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kazuma gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiryu Kazuma!
Kiryu Kazuma managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q), into his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 136
Date: Apr 13, 2022

#R1#
Blikstein dives in for a single leg takedown but Morgan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morgan 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.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Blikstein moved out of range nicely.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Blikstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blikstein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blikstein moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Arthur Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morgan.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blikstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morgan.
Blikstein lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily.
Morgan staying out of range there.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Blikstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morgan misses with a leg kick
and Blikstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Blikstein looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Blikstein misses.
Blikstein throws a shot to the body.
Blikstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blikstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Blikstein.
Morgan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blikstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blikstein lands with a shot to the body.
Blikstein avoids a kick to the body.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blikstein has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blikstein stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blikstein lands an overhand right.#T2##TD2#
Blikstein closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blikstein lands in his opponent's guard.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.#SUB#
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Blikstein pushes his legs off easily.
Blikstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Morgan has his foot on Blikstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blikstein works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein scoring with some ground and pound.
Blikstein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blikstein is aware though and is defending well.
Blikstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blikstein defends it well.
Blikstein controlling the position well. #T3##SUB#
Morgan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blikstein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blikstein keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Morgan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blikstein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Morgan has Blikstein in his guard.#REVB#
Blikstein landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Blikstein works over Morgan with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Morgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blikstein is in close to Morgan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blikstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morgan is trying to keep Blikstein in close.
Morgan striking off his back but it's not causing Blikstein any problems.
Blikstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morgan's head.#SUB#
Morgan has his foot on Blikstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blikstein works his way back into a safe position though.
Blikstein with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arthur Morgan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blikstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Blikstein steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Blikstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Blikstein misses with a looping left.
Morgan works the jab nicely.
Morgan digs a good hook to Blikstein's body.
Blikstein is looking to land body kicks.
Morgan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blikstein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Blikstein drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan is trying to buck Blikstein off.
Morgan wants to control but Blikstein postures up.
Morgan keeps Blikstein under control for a moment.
Morgan tries to buck Blikstein off but Blikstein is having none of it.#T1#
Blikstein is putting a hurting on Morgan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blikstein cracks Morgan with a big elbow.
Blikstein scoring with punches and elbows.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Blikstein lands a nice forearm strike.
Blikstein taking a breather here.
Morgan sneaks back into half guard.
Morgan is not content to let Blikstein control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blikstein lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Blikstein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blikstein trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Blikstein winds up and cracks Morgan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blikstein lands with a punch from half guard.
Paulo Blikstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blikstein lands with a punch from half guard.
Blikstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blikstein lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blikstein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Blikstein connects with a nice short shot to Morgan's temple.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Blikstein has control of the leg.
Morgan has hold of Blikstein's hands but Blikstein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Morgan is rocked!#T3#
Blikstein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Blikstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan wants to control but Blikstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan has hold of Blikstein's hands but Blikstein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blikstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blikstein uses his free foot to push down on Morgan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morgan.
Blikstein looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Morgan covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 128
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
A left lands for Blikstein.
Duarte ducks under a wild hook from Blikstein.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Blikstein throws a head kick but Duarte moves out of range.
Duarte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Duarte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duarte throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Blikstein.#ROC#Duarte is rocked!
Blikstein circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Duarte to the canvas! Duarte doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Blikstein keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 121
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Jab by Machado.#TD2#
Blikstein feints and as Machado raises his hands in defense, Blikstein changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machado has his hands on Blikstein's head, controlling the position.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado wants to sweep but no luck.
Blikstein distracts Machado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blikstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein chips away with some ground and pound.
Blikstein wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Blikstein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Machado is trying to keep Blikstein in close. #T1#
Machado has control of Blikstein's left arm, preventing Blikstein from doing any damage.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machado seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blikstein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machado's knee momentarily.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blikstein.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blikstein.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machado lands a jab to Blikstein's midsection.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Blikstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Blikstein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machado.#CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.#CL2#
Blikstein rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.
Blikstein taking a breather.
Blikstein lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Blikstein.
Blikstein is trying to stall.
Machado blocks a body shot from Blikstein.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Blikstein tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blikstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blikstein blocking some punches. #T3#
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Blikstein controls the action.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blikstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Blikstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado takes a shot to the head.
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blikstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blikstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blikstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blikstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado works on Blikstein's body with a couple of short punches.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blikstein is looking to chop away at Machado's legs.
Machado moves out of range as Blikstein strikes.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Blikstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blikstein goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blikstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Machado takes the fight into the clinch.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Blikstein has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Machado regains guard immediately.
Machado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blikstein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Blikstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Blikstein moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Blikstein blocks the low kick.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Blikstein.
Blikstein connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blikstein.
A low kick from Machado misses
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand.
Blikstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machado swivels and escapes.#T1#
Blikstein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blikstein misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machado throws a lazy uppercut
and Blikstein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blikstein.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machado as he avoids it easily.
Machado thuds a left hand into Blikstein's body.
Blikstein missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blikstein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machado. Machado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Blikstein's ribs.#T2#
Blikstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blikstein throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Blikstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blikstein misses with a right hand
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Machado.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado stuns Blikstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machado lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blikstein.
Wanderson Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Blikstein.
Machado throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a single leg into guard. Machado didn't expect that.

Machado is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Blikstein presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Blikstein. #T4##TD2#
Blikstein gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Blikstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blikstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blikstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blikstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Blikstein has control of the leg.
Machado is working hard here to advance position.
Machado holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Machado gets back to full guard.
Blikstein looking to sit in guard and control but Machado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Machado is looking to slow Blikstein down with leg kicks.
Machado misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Blikstein down.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Machado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blikstein finds it's way round the side to connect with Machado's head.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Blikstein ducks down to avoid it.
Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado thuds his right hand into Blikstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machado throws a lazy uppercut
and Blikstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machado moves away from the strike by Blikstein. #T1#
Blikstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a body kick.
Machado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blikstein slips under a jab.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blikstein checks it well.
Machado's corner calls for a 1-2. Machado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blikstein misses with a combination
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Machado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blikstein.
Machado throws an off balance right hand
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand.
Blikstein misses with a combination
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado tests Blikstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blikstein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machado.#T3#
A lazy left from Blikstein finds it's target.#CUT2#Wanderson Machado's cut is getting worse.
Blikstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blikstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado scores with a push kick.
Blikstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado throws a body kick that misses.
Blikstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machado - that will leave a mark!
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces Blikstein off the cage and back into range.
Blikstein throws a right hand that misses
and Machado counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Blikstein drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machado holds on and takes a little breather.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blikstein manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Machado wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machado 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!
After winning the bout, Wanderson Machado thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 113
Date: Jan 26, 2022

#R1#
Ponor misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Blikstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A jab from Ponor does it's job there.
Ponor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
An inside leg kick from Blikstein misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ponor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Blikstein moves into the clinch successfully.
Ponor prevents a body shot from Blikstein.
Ponor misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ponor or not.
Ponor is leaning against Blikstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ponor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bliksteins head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ponor.
Blikstein has a couple of punches blocked by Ponor. #TD2#
Blikstein gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ponor's head. #T1#
Blikstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blikstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ponor keeps working.
Blikstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ponor to regain full guard.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ponor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Ponor blocks nicely.
Blikstein works over Ponor with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blikstein looking to sit in guard and control but Ponor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Blikstein keeping moving, preventing Ponor from controlling successfully.
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.
Blikstein controlling the position.
Blikstein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Ponor 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 decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ponor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ponor lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Paulo Blikstein has been cut.
Blikstein tests Ponor's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Not Ponor has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Ponor. #T4#
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ponor sprawls well. Ponor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blikstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Ponor throws a hook to the side of Blikstein's head but Blikstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blikstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ponor throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Blikstein decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blikstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ponor's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Not Ponor will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ponor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ponor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blikstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Blikstein misses
and Ponor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Blikstein drops Ponor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ponor looks back up at him and smiles so Blikstein waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Ponor is rocked!
Blikstein fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ponor to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ponor looks to clinch but Blikstein throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ponor taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 103
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Blikstein looks to land a left hand but Law moved out of range nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Blikstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Law with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Blikstein counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Law is looking for a triangle but Blikstein pushes his legs off easily.
Blikstein trying to control but Law is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Blikstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blikstein has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Law has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blikstein 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 Law.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein cracks Law with a big right hand but Law just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Law regains half guard.
Blikstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blikstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.
Law is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blikstein working over Law with some ground and pound. Law looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blikstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blikstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Law is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Law taking some punishment here, with Blikstein in his half guard.
Blikstein not doing much here.
Law moves into full guard. #T2#
Blikstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blikstein works over Law with some ground and pound from guard.
Blikstein lands a couple of elbows.
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Law's head.#SUB2#
Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blikstein landing with the ground and pound.
Blikstein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Law is looking for a triangle but Blikstein pushes his legs off easily.
Blikstein looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Law working for a triangle but Blikstein defends it easily. #T3#
Blikstein is working Law over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blikstein stands up over Law, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Law looking for a sweep. Not yet Law, not yet. #SUB2#
Blikstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blikstein has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Blikstein cracks Law with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Law working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blikstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blikstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blikstein works over Law with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Blikstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Law's head.#SUB2#
Law working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blikstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blikstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blikstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
Blikstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blikstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blikstein postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Law covers up, he's hurt! Blikstein keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Blikstein and the ref steps in to end the fight! Blikstein can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 95
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.
Blikstein throws a quick counter kick to the body but Patterson avoids it.
Patterson throws a solid leg kick but Blikstein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Patterson.
Blikstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Patterson closes the distance and clinches up with Blikstein, looking for a takedown. Patterson pushes Blikstein against the cage but Blikstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Patterson throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Blikstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blikstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Patterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blikstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Patterson manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson seems keen to control Blikstein's posture.
Blikstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blikstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Patterson blocks nicely.
Patterson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Patterson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Patterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blikstein manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Patterson throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blikstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blikstein trying to control the position here.
Blikstein keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from Blikstein.
Patterson throwing strikes from guard but Blikstein blocks nicely. #T3#
Patterson content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Patterson throws a body kick that misses
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blikstein throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Patterson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Patterson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Blikstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patterson's guard. #REVR#
Patterson trying to keep a closed guard but Blikstein is proving a slippery customer.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Patterson working a defensive guard here.
Patterson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Patterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Patterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Patterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blikstein manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Patterson being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson trying to control but Blikstein is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Blikstein will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Blikstein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Blikstein ducks down to avoid it.
Blikstein tries to counter with a takedown but Patterson is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Patterson finds it's way through Blikstein's defenses.
A lazy left from Patterson finds it's target.
Patterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been told by Blikstein's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Patterson throws a nice looking combination but Blikstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Patterson fakes the leg kick and cracks Blikstein in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson throws a hook but Blikstein avoids it easily.
Patterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blikstein is out of range.
Blikstein attempts a counter takedown but Patterson avoids it well and moves away.
Blikstein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Patterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blikstein. #CL2#
Blikstein tries to keep at a distance but Patterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blikstein lands with a right to the head.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blikstein can't get the takedown.
Patterson is trying to drag Blikstein to the mat but Blikstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Patterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bliksteins head.
Blikstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Patterson.
Patterson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blikstein is defending well.#T2#
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Blikstein back against the cage.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson looking for a takedown.
Paulo Blikstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Patterson.
Blikstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Patterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blikstein blocks an uppercut.
Patterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bliksteins head.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson lands a right hand.
Patterson misses with a body punch.
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blikstein can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Blikstein tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Blikstein back against the cage.
Patterson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blikstein after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Blikstein manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Patterson misses with a hook
and Blikstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Patterson.
Patterson scores with a jab. Blikstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Patterson lands with a good body shot.
Patterson is looking to chop away at Blikstein's legs.
Blikstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patterson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Derek Patterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blikstein to score with a decent uppercut.
Blikstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but Blikstein slips the punch.
Patterson tries to clinch up.
Blikstein feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Blikstein slips a jab from Patterson.
Blikstein throwing a counter right hand but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blikstein.
Patterson is looking to land body kicks.
Blikstein slips under a jab.
Patterson misses with a hook.
Blikstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Blikstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Patterson feints and then cracks Blikstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blikstein down.
Blikstein slips under a jab.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Patterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Patterson.
A little feinted left hand from Blikstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
Blikstein swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
A low kick from Patterson is predictable there
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Blikstein ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Blikstein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blikstein blocks a jab.
Patterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Patterson.
Blikstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Patterson is fending him off so far but Blikstein persists. Nope, Patterson circles away and we're back to standing.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Blikstein moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Patterson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Blikstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blikstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blikstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blikstein looking to pass the guard.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
Blikstein is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Patterson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there. #T2#
Patterson has momentary wrist control but Blikstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Patterson blocks nicely.
Paulo Blikstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Patterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Patterson is looking to stand up but Blikstein isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Patterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blikstein misses with a right hand
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patterson keeps Blikstein at a distance using the push kick.
A shot to the liver by Patterson. Beautiful body shot.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Patterson walks into a jab.
Patterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blikstein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blikstein.#T4#
Patterson throws a body kick that misses.
Blikstein quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Patterson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Patterson misses.
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blikstein.
Patterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson throws a nice head kick!
Blikstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Patterson throws out a counter right but Blikstein avoids it with no problem.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blikstein cracks Patterson with a good jab.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blikstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Patterson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Patterson.
I think Patterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Derek Patterson!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Patterson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 90
Date: Oct 13, 2021

#R1#
Duarte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blikstein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blikstein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duarte avoids the body shot from Blikstein.
Blikstein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blikstein swings for the body but Duarte moves out of range.
Duarte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duarte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blikstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Blikstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blikstein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Duarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Duarte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Blikstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Duarte counters with a straight right hand.
Duarte tests Blikstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blikstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Blikstein is predictable there
letting Duarte counter with a right hand.
Duarte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blikstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duarte. #T2#
Duarte throws a low kick but Blikstein moves out of range easily.
Blikstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duarte.
It looked like Blikstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duarte throws a shot from downtown. Blikstein moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duarte cracks a nice hook into Blikstein's ribs.
Duarte throws a head kick but Blikstein moves out of range.
Duarte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blikstein swings widly with a right hand
and Duarte counters with an outside leg kick.
Duarte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3##TD#
Duarte gets caught flat footed, as Blikstein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Duarte is adopting a defensive guard.
Duarte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blikstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blikstein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duarte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duarte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duarte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blikstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Duarte is pulling down on Blikstein's head to control his posture. #T4#
Duarte is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein landing with the ground and pound.
Duarte is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up.
We've been hearing that Blikstein has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blikstein lands a couple of elbows.
Duarte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blikstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blikstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blikstein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#Duarte is rocked!
Duarte pulls Blikstein in to control the position.
Blikstein scoring with some ground and pound.
Duarte is still in real trouble! Can Blikstein finish him?
Blikstein arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Duarte's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 84
Date: Sep 15, 2021

#R1#
Blikstein walks into a left hand.
Marka throws an off balance right hand
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Marka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blikstein moves away.
Blikstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blikstein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marka thinking.
Blikstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blikstein misses with a two punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Blikstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Marka lands a jab to the nose.
Blikstein tries a low kick but Marka avoids it.
Marka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blikstein as he avoids it easily.
Blikstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marka throws a poor cross that misses
and Blikstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Blikstein throws a body punch but Marka moves out of range.
Blikstein throws a lazy right hand but Marka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marka shoots in but no luck this time.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Marka.
Marka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blikstein looks to land a right hand but Marka moved out of range.
Marka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blikstein misses the shot to the body.
Blikstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marka.
Marka misses with a left hand
and Blikstein counters with a straight right hand.
Marka throws out a loose jab but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marka just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Blikstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Marka is just out of range.#TD2#
Marka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blikstein napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blikstein dodges the ground and pound from Marka.
Blikstein takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Blikstein is holding Marka down, trying to stall.
Blikstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marka grinds an elbow into Blikstein's temple. #T3#
Blikstein managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marka.
Marka takes a little break here. Blikstein wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Blikstein manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blikstein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blikstein is trying is best to control the position here.
Marka prevents Blikstein from improving his position.
Marka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein has his hands clasped together around Marka's back. He's all about the action.
Marka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blikstein's head.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka 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#
Marka tries to clinch but Blikstein moves out of range.
Marka cracks Blikstein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blikstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Blikstein misses.
A shot to the liver by Marka. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marka, as that shot connected.
Blikstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marka.#TD2#
Marka gets a takedown into half guard.
Blikstein is not content to let Marka control the position.
Marka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blikstein defending well though. #T1#
Marka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blikstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blikstein is refusing to be controlled, as Marka sits in half guard.
Blikstein trying to control here.
Luka Marka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marka throwing shots but Blikstein is blocking nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blikstein is concentrating on defense, preventing Marka from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marka swings for the body but Blikstein moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blikstein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marka.
Marka shoots in and drives through. Blikstein sprawls well.
Marka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blikstein throws a hook to the side of Marka's head but Marka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marka scores with a nice strike.
Marka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blikstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Nice body punch from Marka.
Nice defenses there by Blikstein.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Marka.
Marka lands a right hook to the body.
Blikstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blikstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marka.
Marka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blikstein tries to avoid it but Marka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blikstein to the ground. Blikstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marka on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Blikstein gets caught flat footed, as Marka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marka works over Blikstein with some ground and pound from guard.
Blikstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marka is one step ahead there. #T4#
Blikstein is working hard here to advance position.
Marka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marka passes Blikstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blikstein keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Marka 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.
Marka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blikstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Blikstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marka pinned against the cage. Marka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blikstein throws a low kick, looking for Marka's leg but Marka calmly moves out of range.
Marka throws a shot from downtown. Blikstein moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Blikstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Marka to counter with a crisp jab.
Marka throws a jab when Blikstein was well out of range.
Marka slips under a jab.#T1#
Marka blocks a jab.
Marka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Marka wants to clinch.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marka.
An attempted straight right counter from Blikstein misses the target.
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marka throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blikstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blikstein.
Blikstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Marka dives in and scores a takedown into Blikstein's guard.
Blikstein has momentary wrist control but Marka slips an elbow through the middle.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luka Marka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Marka stays in close to Blikstein's body and controls the position.
Marka wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
Marka won't allow Blikstein to sweep him here. #T3#
Marka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blikstein is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Marka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blikstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Blikstein has a hand on Marka's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marka takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Marka controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marka looking to control but Blikstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Marka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marka 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Marka!
Luka Marka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 76
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Fuhren scores with a nice strike.
Blikstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fuhren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blikstein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fuhren counters with a stiff right hand.
Fuhren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
We've been told by Fuhren's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from Fuhren.#TD2#
Blikstein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fuhren did well to prevent Blikstein getting side control.
Fuhren is holding on to half guard well.
Nice strikes from Blikstein there.
Fuhren tries to get to full guard but Blikstein has control of the leg.
Fuhren wants to control but Blikstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blikstein thows a huge punch but Fuhren dodges it nicely.
Blikstein thows a huge punch but Fuhren dodges it nicely. #T1#
Fuhren manages to get to full guard.
Fuhren seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fuhren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there.
Blikstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blikstein postures up and lands a big shot to Fuhren's brow.
Blikstein chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein stopping the sweep attempt from Fuhren.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuhren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Fuhren pulls Blikstein in close to his closed guard and prevents Blikstein from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fuhren wants to sweep here but Blikstein controlling him for the moment.
Fuhren managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blikstein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fuhren wants to clinch but Blikstein slips to the side#TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fuhren taking some punishment here, with Blikstein in his half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blikstein working his ground and pound in the gym.#T3#
Blikstein is looking to take a break and control but Fuhren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuhren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blikstein.
Blikstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blikstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fuhren defending well though.
Blikstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fuhren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuhren is holding on to half guard well.
Blikstein is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blikstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blikstein misses with a head shot. Fuhren uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blikstein works over Fuhren with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Fuhren trying to control the position here.
Blikstein won't allow Fuhren to sweep him here.
Fuhren is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fuhren pulls Blikstein in close to his closed guard and prevents Blikstein from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuhren pulls Blikstein in close to prevent any damage.
Blikstein postures up in Fuhren's guard and throws a big left but Fuhren blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Blikstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Fuhren, which made it look bad.
It looked like Fuhren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Fuhren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blikstein throws a shot to the body.
Fuhren misses with a hook.
Blikstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Blikstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Fuhren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blikstein misses with a low kick.
Fuhren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Blikstein misses the target.
Psiris Fuhren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A jab from Fuhren misses.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fuhren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blikstein.
Fuhren misses with an uppercut.
Fuhren looks to land a left hand but Blikstein moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Fuhren.
Blikstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blikstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blikstein shoots and misses
and Fuhren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuhren misses with a hook. Blikstein ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Fuhren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blikstein to score with a decent uppercut.
Blikstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuhren.
Fuhren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fuhren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Blikstein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuhren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blikstein misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuhren counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fuhren throws a right hand that misses
and Blikstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blikstein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fuhren's head backwards.#T3#
Fuhren thuds his right hand into Blikstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fuhren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blikstein backwards.
Blikstein tries a body shot but Fuhren blocks it.
Blikstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fuhren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blikstein has a couple of punches blocked by Fuhren.
Blikstein tries a body shot but Fuhren blocks it.
Fuhren throws a punch but it's blocked by Blikstein.
Fuhren lands a right hand.
Blikstein tries to throw a body punch but Fuhren avoids it by throwing Blikstein back against the cage.
Blikstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fuhren blocking some punches.
Blikstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuhren. #T4#
A short right from Fuhren.
Fuhren digs a right hand underneath Blikstein's ribcage. Blikstein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blikstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Blikstein works on Fuhren's body with a couple of short punches.
Blikstein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fuhren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blikstein tries for a takedown but Fuhren manages to get underhooks.
Psiris Fuhren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Blikstein.
A body shot lands from Fuhren.
Fuhren lands a body shot.
Blikstein is breathing heavily.
Fuhren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fuhren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fuhren lands a right hand.
Fuhren is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fuhren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuhren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blikstein backwards.
Fuhren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Fuhren - that landed with a thud.
Fuhren lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Psiris Fuhren dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Fuhren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blikstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blikstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuhren.
Blikstein with the counter takedown but Fuhren avoids it easily.
Fuhren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blikstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Blikstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Fuhren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blikstein misses with a combination
and Fuhren counters with a left to the body.
Blikstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuhren manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Fuhren.
Blikstein swings widly with a right hand
and Fuhren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blikstein thinking. #T1#
Blikstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fuhren counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Blikstein is rocked!
Fuhren cracks Blikstein with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Psiris Fuhren!
Our winner, Psiris Fuhren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 68
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Blikstein moves his leg out of the way.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Blikstein slips a jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Blikstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Blikstein tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses the body punch
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Blikstein checks it
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Ainsworth backs off Blikstein throws a huge counter combo but Ainsworth manages to avoid it all.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Blikstein slips a jab and a cross from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Blikstein misses.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Blikstein strikes.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Blikstein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blikstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blikstein.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Blikstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ainsworth's guard.
Blikstein preventing the sweep.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ainsworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blikstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ainsworth looking to control.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Ainsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ainsworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Ainsworth, not yet.
Blikstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blikstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Blikstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ainsworth is adopting a defensive guard.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein preventing the sweep.
Ainsworth trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Blikstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ainsworth is trying to defend but Blikstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blikstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ainsworth wants to improve his position but Blikstein is controlling well.
Blikstein drops an elbow to the side of Ainsworth's head. #T3#
Ainsworth tries to get to full guard but Blikstein has control of the leg.
Blikstein lands strikes from half guard.
Ainsworth wants to control but Blikstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blikstein slips a nice elbow through Ainsworth's hands, connecting with Ainsworth's forehead.
Blikstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ainsworth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blikstein is working Ainsworth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ainsworth wants to sweep here but Blikstein controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainsworth is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein distracts Ainsworth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blikstein cracks Ainsworth with a solid left hand.
Ainsworth pulls Blikstein in to control the position. #T4#
Ainsworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Blikstein chips away with some ground and pound.
Ainsworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there.
Ainsworth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blikstein landing with the ground and pound.
Blikstein is in close to Ainsworth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blikstein with a nice head shot there.
Ainsworth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Blikstein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Blikstein misses the shot to the body.
Blikstein takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth dips to his left and cracks Blikstein with an uppercut!
Ainsworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blikstein moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blikstein lands with an overhand left.
Blikstein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Blikstein with the counter takedown but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth motions for Blikstein to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth misses with the combination. #T1#
Nice jab there from Ainsworth.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown but Ainsworth shows good takedown defense.
Ainsworth looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a single leg into guard. Ainsworth didn't expect that.
Ainsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ainsworth is pulling down on Blikstein's head. It's preventing any offense from Blikstein, at least for the moment.#ES#
Ainsworth pushes Blikstein off and scrambles back to his feet.
Blikstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ainsworth finds it's way round the side to connect with Blikstein's head.
Blikstein catches Ainsworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blikstein connects with a crisp jab.
Blikstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ainsworth doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses #TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blikstein.
Ainsworth trying to control the position.
Ainsworth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Ainsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ainsworth working a defensive guard here.
Ainsworth is pulling down on Blikstein's head to control his posture.
Ainsworth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Ainsworth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paulo Blikstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blikstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blikstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blikstein seems keen to control Ainsworth's posture.
Ainsworth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ainsworth looking to pass the guard. #T4#
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.
Ainsworth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ainsworth looking to sit in guard and control but Blikstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ainsworth working a defensive guard here.
Blikstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ainsworth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Blikstein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ainsworth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ainsworth's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulo Blikstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ainsworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ainsworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
Ainsworth thows a body kick. Blikstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blikstein with the counter takedown but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Blikstein slips the punch.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Blikstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Blikstein tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blikstein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Blikstein. That snapped Ainsworth's head back.
Ainsworth thumps Blikstein with a low kick.
Blikstein throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Blikstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blikstein slips a jab from Ainsworth.#T1#
Ainsworth takes a swing at Blikstein's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Blikstein feints the counter takedown.
Blikstein swinging wildly here.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blikstein throws out the jab.
Ainsworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Blikstein moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Blikstein checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Blikstein responds with a good body kick, but Ainsworth manages to step out the way in time.
Ainsworth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Blikstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blikstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses #TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blikstein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ainsworth is keeping the position for now.
Ainsworth controls Blikstein momentarily but Blikstein frees himself.
Blikstein works over Ainsworth with some ground and pound from guard.
Ainsworth controlling the position.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Ainsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blikstein won't allow Ainsworth to sweep him here. #T3#
Blikstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
Ainsworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blikstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ainsworth's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein is in close to Ainsworth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blikstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ainsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blikstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ainsworth trying to keep a closed guard but Blikstein is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
Blikstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blikstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Blikstein.
Ainsworth walks into a stiff left hand from Blikstein.
Blikstein scores with a hook.
Blikstein tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the body
and Blikstein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Blikstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Blikstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Blikstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blikstein winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Blikstein!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 61
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Beam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Beam.
Beam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beam tries a low kick but Blikstein avoids it.
Beam punishes Blikstein's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Beam.
Blikstein blocks a head kick by Beam.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and Blikstein moves out of range easily.
Beam cracks Blikstein with a good jab.
A big right from Beam misses.
Beam swings for the body but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam misses with a wild body shot.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and Blikstein moves out of range easily.
Beam throws a hook but Blikstein avoids it easily.
Beam misses with a double jab
and Blikstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.#T1#
Blikstein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beam misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been hearing reports that Beam has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch but Blikstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blikstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab from Beam.
Blikstein slips a jab from Beam.
Blikstein digs a good hook to Beam's body.
A jab from Beam misses.
It seemed like Blikstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blikstein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blikstein moves out of range as Beam throws a body kick.
Blikstein avoids the head kick by Beam.
Beam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blikstein feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Blikstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blikstein moves out of range as Beam throws a body kick.
Beam slips a jab and a cross from Blikstein.
Blikstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blikstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice combination there by Beam.
Beam tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Blikstein misses #TD#
and Beam counters with a takedown into side control.
Beam working the ground and pound.
Blikstein prevents Beam from improving position. #SUB#
Beam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Blikstein is looking to regain half guard here but Beam keeps moving and retains side control.
Beam trying to control the position but Blikstein is working away.
Beam tries to move into full mount but can't pass Blikstein's legs.
Blikstein is looking for a sweep.
Beam lands some shots froms side control.
Blikstein gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Blikstein wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Beam.
Beam thowing shots but they're missing. #T4##SUB#
Beam goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Blikstein is on top in guard.
Beam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blikstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blikstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blikstein lands a couple of elbows.
Blikstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there.
Blikstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beam wants to sweep here but Blikstein controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Beam's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Beam throws a head kick that misses.
Blikstein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blikstein blocks a head kick by Beam.
Beam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Blikstein closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Beam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beam misses with a looping right.
Beam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blikstein unleashes a big counter combination but Beam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beam throws a head kick that half lands.
Beam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blikstein. Blikstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein jabs Beam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blikstein tries a quick counter leg kick but Beam is wise to it.
Beam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blikstein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blikstein on the side of the head.
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!
Beam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Beam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beam fails with the takedown
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beam looks to throw the jab but Blikstein is out of range.
Blikstein looks to throw the jab but Beam is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blikstein checks a leg kick.
Beam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blikstein on the side of the head.
Beam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blikstein can do to turn this around?
Beam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beam misses with a takedown
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A head kick by Beam misses
and Blikstein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Beam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beam.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blikstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Beam off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#Beam is rocked!
Blikstein misses with a wild combination.
Oh Beam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Blikstein! Beam is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 55
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Yi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blikstein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jin Yi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blikstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blikstein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck for Yi with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yi cracks Blikstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yi misses with a leg kick
and Blikstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Yi misses with a takedown attempt - Blikstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Blikstein misses.
Yi misses with a right hand
and Blikstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Blikstein fails with the takedown
and Yi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yi swings widly with a right hand
and Blikstein counters with a straight right hand.
Blikstein misses with a jab to the body
and Yi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blikstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yi misses with a looping right.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Blikstein as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Blikstein misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Yi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blikstein lands a jab to Yi's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blikstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blikstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yi looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.#T3#
Blikstein blocks a head kick by Yi. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yi misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Yi manages to break the clinch.
Yi throws a low kick but Blikstein moves out of range easily.
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yi throws out the jab.
Yi throws a jab when Blikstein was well out of range.
Blikstein is looking for the big counter here.
Blikstein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Yi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blikstein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blikstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blikstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Yi misses with a straight right.
Yi misses with a body punch
enabling Blikstein to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blikstein.
It looked like Yi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blikstein.
A combination from Blikstein does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jin Yi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Yi dives in and grabs Blikstein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blikstein pushes down on Yi's head and hops out.
Blikstein cracks Yi with a good jab.
Yi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Yi.
Yi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Yi ducks under a wild hook from Blikstein.
Blikstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yi was well out of range. Poor timing from Blikstein.
Blikstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blikstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yi connects with a leg kick.
Yi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blikstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yi looks to land a left hand but Blikstein moved out of range nicely.
Yi throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Blikstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blikstein has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T2##TD#
Yi looking to score a takedown here. Blikstein is defending well but Yi drives through and ends up in Blikstein's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blikstein wants to sweep here but Yi controlling him for the moment.
Blikstein seems keen to control Yi's posture.
Yi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blikstein's guard.
Yi wants to take a breather but Blikstein is having none of it.
Blikstein is looking to escape.#T3#
Yi wants to pass to mount but Blikstein is defending the position.
Blikstein is trying is best to control the position here.
Blikstein is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Yi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yi is trying to control. Blikstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blikstein tries to roll over but Yi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Yi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blikstein defends it well.
Blikstein is staying active underneath Yi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blikstein keeping hold of Yi's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blikstein takes one on the button.#CL2#
Blikstein takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Yi on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Blikstein breaks from the clinch.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yi as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Yi dominated that second round.
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#
Yi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blikstein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blikstein stuns Yi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein throws out a loose jab but Yi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blikstein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Yi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yi throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
Blikstein scores with a decent looking hook.
Yi defending well as Blikstein loads up on a big left hand.
Yi scores with a punch to the head.
Blikstein throws a body punch but Yi moves out of range.
Blikstein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yi.
Blikstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blikstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blikstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Yi counters with a straight right hand.
Blikstein misses with a body shot.
Yi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blikstein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blikstein lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blikstein, as that shot connected.
Yi throws a big shot that misses.
Yi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Blikstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blikstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yi circles away quickly and effectively.
Yi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yi closes the distance and clinches up with Blikstein, looking for a takedown. Yi pushes Blikstein against the cage but Blikstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Blikstein misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Yi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blikstein throws out a counter right but Yi avoids it with no problem.
Yi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blikstein but Blikstein pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Yi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Yi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Yi actively working from the bottom here.
Jin Yi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blikstein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yi looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Blikstein working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Blikstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yi 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 50
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Blikstein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blikstein walks into a left hand.
Matsuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Blikstein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuda loads up on a big right hand but Blikstein slips the punch.
A jab from Matsuda misses.
Blikstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matsuda defends it well.
Good exchange - Matsuda coming out on top.#TD2#
Blikstein gets a double leg takedown into Matsuda's guard.
Matsuda trying to control the position. #SUB#
Matsuda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blikstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blikstein scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Matsuda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blikstein uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Blikstein landing strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blikstein working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
A control attempt from Matsuda but he's now mounted!
Matsuda wants to hold on but Blikstein pushes him away.
Matsuda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blikstein lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Blikstein trying to control but Matsuda is having none of it.
Matsuda tries to hold on but Blikstein postures up.
Matsuda in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Matsuda working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Blikstein with shots to the head and body - Matsuda looks very uncomfortable down there.
Matsuda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blikstein with shots to the head and body - Matsuda looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blikstein looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blikstein connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Matsuda gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blikstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blikstein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Blikstein there.
Blikstein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blikstein winds up and cracks Matsuda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blikstein working over Matsuda with some ground and pound. Matsuda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blikstein throwing shots but Matsuda is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blikstein lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Blikstein lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#Matsuda is rocked!
The fighters are battling for position here. Matsuda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blikstein is in close to Matsuda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blikstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blikstein works over Matsuda with some ground and pound from guard.
Matsuda looking to control. #SUB#
Matsuda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blikstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blikstein connects with a couple of short punches.
Blikstein wants to pass the guard but Matsuda is keeping the position.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsuda works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Matsuda trying to keep a closed guard but Blikstein is proving a slippery customer.
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
Blikstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blikstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsuda's head.
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsuda's head.
Blikstein stands up over Matsuda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blikstein distracts Matsuda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matsuda trying to keep a closed guard but Blikstein is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Blikstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsuda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blikstein has managed to get both his arms back between Matsuda's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Matsuda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blikstein passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matsuda swings widly with a right hand
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blikstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsuda loads up on a big right hand but Blikstein slips the punch.
Blikstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
Blikstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuda throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda digs a good hook to Blikstein's body.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blikstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Blikstein avoids it well and moves away.
Blikstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##TD#
Matsuda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blikstein napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blikstein is looking for a sweep.
Matsuda misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein can't do much from the bottom here.
Matsuda throws an elbow but Blikstein slips to the side and avoids it well.
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Blikstein struggling a bit here.
Matsuda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blikstein is avoiding damage well.
Matsuda wants to control but Blikstein is keeping him busy.
Matsuda cracks Blikstein with a big elbow. #T2#
Blikstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blikstein is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Blikstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matsuda trying to control the action but Blikstein is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Matsuda in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Blikstein is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tanaka Matsuda!
A very excited looking Tanaka Matsuda 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.

Event: GDL 75: Legba VS Bates
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Weadababyitsaboy misses.
Weadababyitsaboy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blikstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blikstein lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Blikstein.
Blikstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Weadababyitsaboy manages to break the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blikstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weadababyitsaboy.
Blikstein is looking for the big counter here.
Blikstein lands with a cross.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a takedown into side control.

Weadababyitsaboy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Weadababyitsaboy misses the target. #T1#
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a straight left.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a poor cross that misses
and Blikstein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weadababyitsaboy thinking.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Blikstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to land a left hand but Blikstein moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to throw the jab but Blikstein is out of range.
Blikstein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A lazy left from Weadababyitsaboy finds it's target.
Weadababyitsaboy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a single leg into guard. Weadababyitsaboy didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Weadababyitsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Blikstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blikstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Weadababyitsaboy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blikstein.
Weadababyitsaboy working a defensive guard here.
Blikstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blikstein wants to control from the top but Weadababyitsaboy keeps moving.
Blikstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Blikstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weadababyitsaboy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Weadababyitsaboy takes a decent strike to the side of the head. #SU#
Weadababyitsaboy stands up from Blikstein's guard - Weadababyitsaboy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch but Blikstein is having none of it.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with the combination.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blikstein with the counter takedown but Weadababyitsaboy avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blikstein.
Blikstein slips a straight right by Weadababyitsaboy.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Weadababyitsaboy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blikstein tries to avoid it but Weadababyitsaboy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blikstein to the ground. Blikstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weadababyitsaboy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blikstein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Weadababyitsaboy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blikstein doesn't seem phased though.
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Blikstein checks a low kick from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Weadababyitsaboy misses the shot to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bob Weadababyitsaboy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Weadababyitsaboy slips under a jab from Blikstein.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Blikstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Paulo Blikstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blikstein lands with a punch from half guard.
Blikstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blikstein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to roll over but Blikstein keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Blikstein there.
Weadababyitsaboy taking some punishment here, with Blikstein in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein wants to take a breather but Weadababyitsaboy is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein is nestled in close to Weadababyitsaboy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blikstein is pressing down on Weadababyitsaboy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weadababyitsaboy is holding on for now.
Blikstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Weadababyitsaboy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blikstein lands strikes from half guard.
Blikstein stops Weadababyitsaboy from getting back to his feet.
Blikstein drops an elbow to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Blikstein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blikstein drops an elbow to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Weadababyitsaboy trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Blikstein there.
Blikstein wants to control but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping him busy.
Blikstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
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. Blikstein connects with a nice short shot to Weadababyitsaboy's temple. #ROC2#Weadababyitsaboy is rocked!
Blikstein lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Weadababyitsaboy quite badly. Weadababyitsaboy pulls Blikstein in close trying to recover. Blikstein postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Weadababyitsaboy on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Weadababyitsaboy doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: GDL 70: Legba VS River
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Stead throws an off balance right hand
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Shane Stead has been cut.
Stead lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blikstein at a distance.
Stead misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blikstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stead.
The fighters circling - Stead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stead scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stead avoids the body shot from Blikstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stead misses with a hook.
Stead walks into a left hand. #CL#
Blikstein rushes Stead and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Blikstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stead blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Blikstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stead misses with an uppercut.
Blikstein blocks a jab.
Blikstein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stead stuns Blikstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stead.
Stead misses with a hook.
It looked like Blikstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blikstein.
Stead lands a really nice looking cross but Blikstein seems unphased. #T2#
Blikstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stead.
Blikstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stead misses the jab.
Shane Stead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stead digs a good body shot into Blikstein's ribs.
Stead misses the body punch
and Blikstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blikstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stead lands with an uppercut that bounces Blikstein off the cage and back into range.
Stead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stead bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blikstein's head backwards.
Stead scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Blikstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blikstein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blikstein misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Stead does it's job there.
Stead misses with a wild body shot.
Stead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stead.
A lazy left from Stead finds it's target.#CL#
Blikstein gets a clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stead.
Blikstein holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blikstein blocks a body shot from Stead.
Stead drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blikstein pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stead misses with a combination
and Stead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blikstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stead.
Blikstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stead throws a lazy right hand but Blikstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Blikstein's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stead with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blikstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stead circles away quickly and effectively.
Blikstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Stead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
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#
Blikstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stead manages to avoid it.
Blikstein misses with a body punch
and Stead counters with a straight right hand.
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from Stead.
Stead lands with a nice body punch.
Blikstein is looking to wear down Stead with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab lands there for Stead.
Blikstein misses with a looping right.
Stead misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein moves out of range as Stead strikes.
Stead takes a swing at Blikstein's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Blikstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blikstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Stead misses with an uppercut.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blikstein misses with a double jab
and Stead counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blikstein thinking.
Stead loads up on a big right hand but Blikstein slips the punch.
Stead jabs Blikstein right on the nose. Blikstein blinks but takes it well.
Stead throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Blikstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blikstein misses with the combination.
Stead feints a counter leg kick.
Stead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stead swings widly with a right hand
and Blikstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A big left from Stead misses.
Shane Stead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Blikstein.
Stead connects with the punch.
Stead takes a swing at Blikstein's ribcage but misses.
Stead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blikstein counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stead misses the shot to the body.
As Stead looks to move away, Blikstein throws a big counter combo but Stead just gets out of the way.
Stead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Stead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blikstein doesn't seem phased though.
Stead walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blikstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the body from Stead misses #TD#
and Blikstein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Stead has wrist control.
Stead trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stead wants to sweep here but Blikstein controlling him for the moment.
Stead is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Stead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blikstein defends it easily.#T4#
Stead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stead controlling Blikstein's posture.
Blikstein is working Stead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blikstein stopping the sweep attempt from Stead.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stead is pulling down on Blikstein's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shane Stead will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Stead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stead thuds his right hand into Blikstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stead with a hook.
Stead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blikstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blikstein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#That has opened up Shane Stead's cut even more.
Good standup being displayed there by Blikstein as he connects with a hook.
Stead misses with a straight left.
Blikstein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead throws a right hand that misses
enabling Blikstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Blikstein misses the shot to the body.
Blikstein blocks a jab.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blikstein.
Blikstein lands with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Stead scores with a four punch combination!
Stead throws a hook to the side of Blikstein's head but Blikstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blikstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Stead there.
Nice shot lands for Stead.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stead lands a lovely overhand right.
Blikstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stead moves away.
Stead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stead takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shane Stead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Blikstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stead.
Blikstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stead throws out the jab.
Blikstein takes one to the chin there.
Blikstein lands a nice looking body shot.
Blikstein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Stead misses with a body shot.
Blikstein looks to land a right hand but Stead moved out of range.
Stead swings for the body but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Blikstein clinches up with Stead and pushes him back against the cage.
Stead takes a shot to the head.
Shane Stead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blikstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blikstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Stead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Stead controls his hands.
Blikstein misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Stead. #T4#
Blikstein is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stead.
Stead lands a body shot.
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Blikstein manages to break the clinch.
Blikstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab from Stead.
Stead misses with a low kick.
Stead swings widly with a right hand
and Blikstein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stead thinking.
Stead slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shane Stead.
I've got Stead winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Stead!
Shane Stead decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GDL 67: Galvarino VS Poika
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roughneck lands a jab to the head.
Blikstein misses with a body shot
and Roughneck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blikstein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roughneck counters with a nice uppercut.
Roughneck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blikstein.
Blikstein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blikstein thuds a left hand into Roughneck's body.#TD#
Roughneck drives through with a takedown into Blikstein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Blikstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blikstein keeping full guard, as Roughneck tries to pass.
Roughneck won't allow Blikstein to get back to his feet.
Roughneck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blikstein is keeping the position for now.
Roughneck is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Roughneck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blikstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roughneck has managed to get both his arms back between Blikstein's legs - danger averted.
Roughneck prevents Blikstein from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roughneck lands with a good body shot.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Roughneck.
A countering left hand to the body from Blikstein misses.
Roughneck connects with a body shot that sends Blikstein's belly button to the back.
Roughneck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blikstein lunges at Roughneck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roughneck's hand.
Roughneck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Roughneck fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blikstein to the ground. Roughneck is now in Blikstein's guard.#T2#
Blikstein keeping moving, preventing Roughneck from controlling successfully.
Roughneck is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roughneck trying to control but Blikstein is working from the bottom.
Blikstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blikstein keeping moving, preventing Roughneck from controlling successfully.
Roughneck scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Blikstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Blikstein, not yet. #SUB2#
Blikstein working for a triangle but Roughneck defends it easily.
Blikstein has Roughneck pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roughneck cracks Blikstein with a solid left hand.
Roughneck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been hearing good reports from Roughneck's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Roughneck wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
Roughneck working some strikes from top position.#T4#
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.
Roughneck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Blikstein working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Roughneck has passed into half guard!
Roughneck prevents Blikstein from standing back up.
Blikstein trying to control but Roughneck postures up.
Roughneck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blikstein can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roughneck is pressing down on Blikstein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blikstein is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Roughneck dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Roughneck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Blikstein throws Roughneck to one side and escapes!
Roughneck misses with an uppercut
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Roughneck.
Jab by Roughneck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Roughneck.
Blikstein thuds a left hand into Roughneck's body.
Jared Roughneck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roughneck just misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Jared Roughneck has been cut.
Blikstein misses with a hook to the body
and Roughneck counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Roughneck throws a hook but Blikstein blocks it.
Roughneck throws a sloppy body shot
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Roughneck is rocked!
Jared Roughneck is winning the standup battle so far.
Roughneck connects with a single shot there.
Roughneck misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Roughneck.
Roughneck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roughneck misses with a left hand
and Blikstein counters with a left to the body. #KD2#
Blikstein drops Roughneck with a beautiful combination! Roughneck stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blikstein is looking for the KO!
Oh Roughneck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Blikstein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roughneck walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Roughneck limp body while Blikstein jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: GDL 64: Legba vs Stead
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Scotty. #CUT2#It looks like Paulo Blikstein has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Blikstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Scotty fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Blikstein misses the target.
Scotty tries to clinch up but Blikstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Scotty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Scotty has managed to clinch.
Blikstein misses with a body punch.
Scotty swings wildly with an uppercut but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scotty prevents Blikstein from breaking the clinch.
Scotty tries to throw a body punch but Blikstein avoids it by throwing Scotty back against the cage. #TD#
Blikstein tightens his grip and picks Scotty up, before dumping him to the ground. Scotty manages to land in guard.
Scotty keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
Scotty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Blikstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Scotty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blikstein cracks Scotty with a solid left hand.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scotty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scotty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blikstein stands up over Scotty, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Scotty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scotty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blikstein throws an elbow that misses. Scotty uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blikstein's guard. Nice move by Scotty!#REVB#
Blikstein wants to sweep here but Scotty controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Blikstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scotty is aware though and is defending well.
Blikstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scotty is one step ahead there.
Blikstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blikstein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blikstein wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Scotty prevents Blikstein from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Blikstein throws his legs up looking for a submission but Scotty uses it to pass to side control.
Blikstein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scotty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blikstein trying to control here.
Scotty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blikstein is looking to control Scotty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blikstein avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scotty throws a right hand that misses
and Blikstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scotty darts in looking for a takedown but Blikstein gets double underhooks and turns Scotty into the cage.
Blikstein catches Scotty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scotty throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Blikstein moves into the clinch.
Scotty has Blikstein pressed against the cage, preventing Blikstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scotty.
Blikstein is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scotty is defending well.
Blikstein misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Blikstein manages to break the clinch.
Blikstein shoots for a takedown but Scotty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scotty moves to clinch but Blikstein breaks away
and Blikstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Beam Scotty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scotty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blikstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blikstein is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Blikstein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Scotty closes the distance and clinches.
Blikstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Scotty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scotty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blikstein.
Scotty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blikstein working aggressively here.
Blikstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Scotty controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Scotty.
A head punch on the inside from Scotty fails to land.
Blikstein controlling the action here for a moment.
Blikstein tries to circle away but Scotty has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scotty tries a body shot but Blikstein blocks it.
Scotty throws a punch but it's blocked by Blikstein.
Blikstein has Scotty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scotty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blikstein blocks a body shot from Scotty. #T1#
A hook to the body from Blikstein.
Scotty has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blikstein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scotty can turn it around.
Blikstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blikstein blocks a body shot from Scotty.
Blikstein can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Scotty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scotty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scotty tries to clinch
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand.
Scotty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blikstein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scotty tries to clinch up
and Blikstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Scotty closes the distance and pushes Blikstein back into the cage.#T2#
Blikstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blikstein is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scotty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blikstein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scotty struggles to land a body shot inside as Blikstein controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scotty as Blikstein tries to tie him up.
Scotty scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scotty is pressed up against the cage. Blikstein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scotty down to the mat. Scotty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scotty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blikstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blikstein throwing a counter right hand but Scotty manages to avoid it.
Scotty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blikstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scotty fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Blikstein has managed to clinch. #T3#
Blikstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Scotty lands an elbow just above Blikstein 's eye.
Blikstein misses with a body punch.
Blikstein dodges an elbow strike from Scotty.
Scotty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scotty lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blikstein is trying to drag Scotty to the mat but Scotty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scotty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scotty prevents a body shot from Blikstein.
Scotty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blikstein has a couple of punches blocked by Scotty.
Blikstein tries a body shot but Scotty blocks it.
Scotty keeps control of Blikstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scotty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blikstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scotty is working Blikstein over against the cage.#T4#
Blikstein can't find room to land a body shot as Scotty controls the action.
Scotty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blikstein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blikstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Scotty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blikstein backwards.
Blikstein blocks a body shot from Scotty.
Scotty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blikstein tries to break free but Scotty pushes him back against the cage.
Blikstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Scotty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein blocks a body shot from Scotty.
Scotty lands with a right to the head.
Blikstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blikstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scotty misses with an elbow strike.
Scotty creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blikstein's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beam Scotty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulo Blikstein's cut.
That's time! Blikstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Scotty.
Blikstein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Scotty. #CL2#
Scotty moves into the clinch.
Scotty misses with some punches.
Scotty misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Blikstein as the two fighters clinch.
Scotty swings wildly with an uppercut but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scotty prevents a body shot from Blikstein.
Scotty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blikstein tries to work over Scotty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Blikstein manages to break the clinch.
Scotty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blikstein at a distance.
Scotty throws a shot to the body.
Scotty scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Scotty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blikstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scotty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blikstein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blikstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blikstein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scotty wants to clinch.
Scotty tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Blikstein misses the target.
Scotty misses with a body shot
and Blikstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blikstein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scotty at a distance. #T2#
Scotty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blikstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scotty fails with a takedown attempt.
Blikstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scotty throws a poor cross that misses
and Blikstein counters with a right hand to the body.
Blikstein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Scotty misses. #CL#
Blikstein clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Blikstein manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scotty.
Blikstein throws a big counter combination but Scotty scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paulo Blikstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Blikstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scotty pinned against the cage. Scotty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Scotty tries to clinch but Blikstein moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Scotty.#CL2#
Scotty moves into the clinch.
Blikstein blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Blikstein has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scotty clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Blikstein punches Scotty on the ear.
Blikstein throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Blikstein lands a shot to the body. #T4#
Can Scotty hold on?! Blikstein is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Paulo Blikstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein punishes Scotty with strikes from the back mount. #ROC#Scotty is rocked!
Blikstein cracks Scotty with a big right hand from the back mount! Scotty immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Blikstein takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: GDL 60: Wright vs Crusher
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Blikstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blikstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ape to regain full guard.
Blikstein trying to control but Ape is working from the bottom.
Ape is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
Blikstein won't allow Ape to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ape lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Ape controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blikstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ape is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ape's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blikstein has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ape has passed into side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blikstein keeps working.
Blikstein tries to buck Ape off but Ape is having none of it.#SU2#
Ape has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice jab there from Blikstein.
Blikstein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blikstein.
Blikstein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ape is looking to clinch but Blikstein is avoiding it.
Ape avoids the body shot from Blikstein. #T3#
Blikstein connects with a nice looking jab.
Blikstein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blikstein checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Ape.
Ape misses with a head kick.
Blikstein blocks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ape as Blikstein shoots in.
Ape throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Blikstein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blikstein.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ape pulls Blikstein in to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blikstein connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Blikstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape has his hands on Blikstein's head, controlling the position.
Blikstein scoring with some ground and pound.
Blikstein won't allow Ape to sweep him here.
Blikstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ape 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#
Ape is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Ape drives through and clinches with Blikstein against the cage.
Blikstein is trying to break the clinch but Ape has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blikstein.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ape lands a shoulder strike.
Blikstein misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape lands a right hand. #BC#
Blikstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blikstein swings widly with a right hand
and Ape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ape misses with a leg kick.
Blikstein shoots in for a double leg but Ape sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
A head kick misses from Ape.
Blikstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ape paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ape takes a swing at Blikstein's ribcage but misses.
Ape tried to score with a low kick but Blikstein checks it.
Blikstein looks to clinch
and Ape counters with a nice leg kick.
Blikstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blikstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ape is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blikstein with a body shot.
Blikstein connects with the punch.
Ape throws a head kick but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ape displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blikstein. #T2#
Blikstein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ape.
Ape misses with a low kick.
Blikstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ape sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blikstein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ape throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blikstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ape moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blikstein swinging wildly here.
Ape feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blikstein cracks Ape with a good jab.
Blikstein checks a low kick from Ape.
Blikstein lands a body shot. #T3#
Ape takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ape keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Blikstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Ape's guard.
Ape looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there.
Blikstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blikstein looking to sit in guard and control but Ape gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Ape stands up from Blikstein's guard - Ape perhaps looking for a knockout.
Blikstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Blikstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good work by Blikstein as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Blikstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ape pinned against the cage. Ape gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ape feints a counter leg kick.
Blikstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paulo Blikstein is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blikstein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ape swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Blikstein.
Ape throws a head kick but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grey Ape will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ape feints and then cracks Blikstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blikstein down.
Ape tries a head kick but it misses.
Ape slaps away a takedown attempt from Blikstein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blikstein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ape throws a sloppy head kick and Blikstein moves out of range easily.
Ape ducks under a wild hook from Blikstein.#TD#
Blikstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ape is trying to defend but Blikstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Ape has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Blikstein is on him like a limpet, forcing Ape back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Ape - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Ape misses with a punch on the inside.
Blikstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blikstein content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Blikstein manages to break the clinch.
Blikstein misses with an uppercut.
Ape tries to clinch up.
Blikstein misses with a hook.
Blikstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blikstein looks for a takedown but Ape sprawls well.
No joy there for Ape, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blikstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ape moves away from the strike by Blikstein. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Blikstein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blikstein.
Blikstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blikstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Blikstein looking to score a takedown here. Ape is defending well but Blikstein drives through and ends up in Ape's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blikstein preventing the sweep.
Blikstein throws an elbow that misses. Ape uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blikstein's guard. Nice move by Ape!#REVB#
Ape postures up. #SU2#
Blikstein is working an open guard so Ape takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ape ducks under a wild hook from Blikstein.
Ape appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blikstein looks to throw the jab but Ape is out of range.
Ape tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Blikstein scores with a shot to the body.
Ape throws a sloppy head kick and Blikstein moves out of range easily.
Blikstein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ape.
Blikstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Ape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ape pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Ape gets caught napping as Blikstein dives in and scores a takedown. Ape manages to retain guard.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein trying to control but Ape is working from the bottom.
Blikstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blikstein postures up and lands a big shot to Ape's brow. #T4#
Blikstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Ape wants to get back to his feet but Blikstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blikstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ape working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Ape is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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 Paulo Blikstein.
I think Blikstein 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Blikstein!

Event: GDL 53: Champions!
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blikstein, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Fred El Celso has been cut.
Blikstein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Celso misses with a takedown attempt
and Blikstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Celso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
El Celso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blikstein counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts El Celso off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Blikstein follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but El Celso was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!
Fred El Celso was interviewed post fight and said 'ok.. okkk. plez food>???'.

Event: GDL 49: John vs Alvar
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blikstein looks to land a right hand but Adesanya moved out of range.
Blikstein misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Blikstein's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adesanya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blikstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adesanya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blikstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Blikstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Blikstein.
A jab from Adesanya misses.
Adesanya misses with a hook #TD#
and Blikstein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blikstein.
Adesanya wants to sweep here but Blikstein controlling him for the moment.
Blikstein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Adesanya keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
Adesanya 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.
Adesanya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blikstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adesanya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adesanya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adesanya trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adesanya scores with a three punch combo!
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Blikstein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adesanya takes a swing at Blikstein's ribcage but misses.
Blikstein sizes up Adesanya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blikstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Adesanya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blikstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.#TD#
Blikstein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Adesanya quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya manages to get to full guard.
Adesanya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adesanya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Adesanya has wrist control.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Adesanya has wrist control.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Adesanya blocks nicely.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Blikstein with a nice head shot there.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Blikstein throws a strike but Adesanya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Blikstein keeping moving, preventing Adesanya from controlling successfully.
Blikstein wants to stand but Adesanya is controlling the position. #T4#
Blikstein is trying to keep Adesanya in close.
Blikstein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adesanya is controlling him.
Adesanya is fighting to break Blikstein's control of his arms but Blikstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Adesanya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blikstein working for submissions but it's allowed Adesanya to get to half guard.
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 Paulo Blikstein will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adesanya lands with a straight right. Blikstein didn't see that one coming.
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blikstein punishes Adesanya's body with a nice straight punch.
Adesanya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blikstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blikstein with a nice cross.
Paulo Blikstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Adesanya misses with an uppercut
and Blikstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Blikstein looking to score a takedown here. Adesanya is defending well but Blikstein drives through and ends up in Adesanya's guard.
Adesanya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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!
Blikstein postures up in Adesanya's guard and throws a big left but Adesanya blocks it.
Blikstein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Adesanya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blikstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?#T1#
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adesanya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adesanya wants to sweep but no luck.
Adesanya controls Blikstein momentarily but Blikstein frees himself.
Blikstein postures up in Adesanya's guard and throws a big left but Adesanya blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blikstein throws a strike but Adesanya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Blikstein has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Adesanya 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 Blikstein.
Blikstein bucks up and tries to throw Adesanya off but instead Adesanya has got his back!#T2#
Adesanya controlling well, preventing Blikstein from escaping the position.
Blikstein wants to get back to his feet.
Blikstein is trying to break free.
Adesanya has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Blikstein's body.
Blikstein is trying to get back to his feet but Adesanya has full control of the position and if anything, Blikstein has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Blikstein staying busy and making it hard for Adesanya to control.
Blikstein looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Blikstein right now.
Blikstein is trying to stand back up.
Adesanya is looking to control Blikstein but Blikstein is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adesanya keeps control of the position as Blikstein tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Blikstein trying to get back to his feet but Adesanya is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya avoiding Blikstein 's attempts to control his hands.
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 Paulo Blikstein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Adesanya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adesanya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adesanya looks to land a combination but Blikstein avoids it well.
Blikstein dodges the punch combination from Adesanya.
Jab from Adesanya.#TD#
Blikstein dives in and scores a takedown into Adesanya's guard.
Adesanya trying to control the position here.
Blikstein postures up and lands a big shot to Adesanya's brow.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blikstein landing with the ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.#T1#
Adesanya keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adesanya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blikstein trying to control but Adesanya is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adesanya is on top in guard. #REVB#
Blikstein wants to control the position but Adesanya says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Blikstein is looking for a sweep. Adesanya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blikstein trying to control but Adesanya postures up.
Paulo Blikstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blikstein tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg.
Adesanya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blikstein keeps working.
Adesanya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blikstein!
Blikstein is desperately trying to improve his position but Adesanya has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Blikstein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blikstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adesanya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adesanya tries to control but Blikstein wriggling away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blikstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adesanya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blikstein working to try and regain half guard.
Blikstein tries to buck Adesanya off but he can't manage it.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Blikstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blikstein tries to hold on but Adesanya postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blikstein 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Blikstein!

Event: GDL 42: Goodman vs Viking
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali tries to clinch
enabling Blikstein to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Blikstein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ali's half guard.
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. Blikstein connects with a nice short shot to Ali's temple.
Blikstein trying to control the pace.
Ali regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blikstein.
Blikstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT#It looks like Mohammed Ali has been cut.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ali can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blikstein cracks Ali with a solid left hand.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blikstein stands up over Ali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Mohammed Ali's cut even more.
Blikstein scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein cracks Ali with a solid left hand.
Ali looks winded!
Blikstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
Blikstein lands a couple of elbows.
Blikstein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ali has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blikstein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blikstein connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#The cut above Mohammed Ali's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Blikstein landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT#Mohammed Ali's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mohammed Ali's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: GDL 33: O Neil vs Kozlovski
Date: May 16, 2020

#R1#
Blikstein lands with a straight right. Reaves didn't see that one coming.
Blikstein lands a slapping body shot.
Reaves throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Blikstein has managed to clinch.
Reaves tries to pull guard but Blikstein won't allow it.
Blikstein lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Reaves is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blikstein can't fight it off and eventually Reaves manages to take the fight to the floor. Blikstein looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Blikstein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reaves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blikstein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reaves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blikstein is keeping the position for now.
Reaves stops Blikstein from standing up. #T1#
Blikstein trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blikstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Reaves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reaves passes Blikstein's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blikstein misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Blikstein wants to get back to his feet.
Blikstein is looking for a sweep. Reaves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Reaves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Reaves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blikstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reaves. #T2#
Reaves trying to control the action but Blikstein is working from the bottom.
Blikstein is trying to stand up here but Reaves is controlling him well.
Well, if Reaves is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blikstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blikstein is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Reaves is trying to work for a kimura but Blikstein is defending well.
Blikstein is refusing to be controlled, as Reaves sits in half guard.
Blikstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blikstein is doing well to control the position and prevent Reaves from advancing to side control.
Reaves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blikstein is working to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Reaves has control of Blikstein's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blikstein regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blikstein wants to control but Reaves is having none of it.#SUB2#
Reaves looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Reaves looking to isolate an arm here. Blikstein doesn't see it coming and as Reaves extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Reaves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edith Reaves!

Event: GDL 26 : Bob vs Bates
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Clay.
Clay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clay feints and then cracks Blikstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blikstein down.
Clay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Archie Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blikstein throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clay.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Blikstein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blikstein.
Blikstein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clay.
Blikstein tries to counter by clinching up but Clay breaks away and moves out of range.
Clay scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Clay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulo Blikstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Clay.
Clay throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Blikstein has Clay up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blikstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Clay pulls guard effortlessly.
Blikstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Clay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blikstein throws an elbow that misses. Clay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blikstein's guard. Nice move by Clay!#REVB#
Blikstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clay pushes down on Blikstein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blikstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clay.
Clay slows the pace down in half guard.
Blikstein is trying to control but can't.
Blikstein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clay scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blikstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blikstein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clay on the ground.#T3#
Blikstein wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
Clay wants to take a breather but Blikstein is having none of it.
Clay working the head and body with strikes.
Clay drops an elbow to the side of Blikstein's head.
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blikstein keeps working.
Blikstein is controlling Clay's trapped leg to prevent Clay from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Clay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clay scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Blikstein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Ground and pound from Clay. #SUB2#
Clay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clay prevents Blikstein from improving his position.
Clay is trying to control the action in half guard but Blikstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clay is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Clay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Clay misses with a takedown
and Blikstein counters with a series of strikes. Clay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clay thumps Blikstein with a low kick.
Clay feints and then cracks Blikstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blikstein down.
Clay closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Clay is rocked!
Clay throws a solid leg kick but Blikstein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clay.
Blikstein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay tries for a takedown but Blikstein circles away easily
and Blikstein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Blikstein tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clay is defended easily by Blikstein.
Paulo Blikstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Clay.#TD2#
Clay gets a double leg takedown into Blikstein's guard.
Blikstein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blikstein tries to get out of the position.
Blikstein is trying to control the position but Clay postures up.
Archie Clay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clay wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blikstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Clay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Blikstein looking for a guillotine here but Clay defends easily.
Clay wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
Clay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay stands and throws Blikstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Clay crashes against the mat.
Clay scoring with punches and elbows.
Clay blocks the strikes from Blikstein. #T3#
Clay wants to control but Blikstein is keeping him busy.
Clay working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Blikstein on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Clay is chipping away with strikes.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blikstein is not content to let Clay control the position.
Blikstein dodges the ground and pound from Clay.
Clay wants to control but Blikstein is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Clay.#T4#
What's Blikstein going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Blikstein looking for a sweep but Clay has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Clay lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Clay fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Clay controlling from the full mount.
Clay landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clay lands a big shot there that rocks Blikstein but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blikstein is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Clay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Blikstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clay connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the body from Clay misses
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Clay moves into the clinch.
Clay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paulo Blikstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Clay.#T1#
Blikstein scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blikstein.
Blikstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blikstein leaning against his opponent.
Clay misses with the head strike.
Blikstein content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Blikstein breaks the clinch.
Clay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blikstein throws out the jab.
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Blikstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blikstein throws a lazy right hand but Clay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Clay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Clay scores with a shot to the body.
Clay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blikstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blikstein.
Clay looks for a takedown but Blikstein sprawls well.
Blikstein is looking to counter punch.
Clay motions for Blikstein to come forward. Clay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Blikstein tries to sprawl but Clay drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blikstein is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Clay is trying to control. Blikstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blikstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Blikstein wants to control but Clay is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Clay seems to be looking for submissions.
Archie Clay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clay is trying to control the action in half guard but Blikstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blikstein desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blikstein is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clay is trying to control. Blikstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blikstein is in trouble now - Clay has advanced to mount!
Blikstein is squirming around, avoiding Clay's attempts to control the action.
Clay controlling from the full mount.
Blikstein wants to hold on but Clay pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay scoring with strikes but Blikstein is staying in there.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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 Paulo Blikstein.
I think Clay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Clay!

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