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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Nieds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - Five Finger Crawl. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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270 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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191 cm
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240 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Nieds!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Blake.
It looks like Todd Nieds has been cut.
A big left from Blake misses.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nieds throws a low kick but Blake moves out of range easily.
Nieds lands a nice shot to the body.
Nieds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blake is trying to control the position but Nieds postures up.
Blake working for a triangle but Nieds defends it easily.
Blake looking for a sweep. Not yet Blake, not yet.
Nieds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nieds has managed to get both his arms back between Blake's legs - danger averted.
Nieds tries to stand but Blake is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieds trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Blake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nieds wants to stand but Blake has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nieds wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
Nieds trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Nieds stopping the sweep attempt from Blake.
Nieds looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake looking for a guillotine here but Nieds defends easily.
Blake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nieds manages to get himself to full guard.
Nieds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blake's guard.
Nieds looking to pass the guard.
Nieds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nieds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake looking for a guillotine here but Nieds defends easily.
Nieds trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nieds is pushing down on Blake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blake is fighting to maintain full guard but Nieds has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieds wants to take a breather but Blake is having none of it.
Blake manages to get to full guard.
Nieds looking to pass the guard.
Blake is looking for a triangle but Nieds pushes his legs off easily.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nieds trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nieds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nieds pushing down on Blake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blake wants to improve his position but Nieds is controlling well.
Blake trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Blake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Todd Nieds's cut.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nieds.
Blake jabs at Nieds's body.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Nieds misses.
A jab from Nieds misses.
Blake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nieds did well to prevent Blake getting side control.
Blake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nieds defending well though.
Nieds is staying active underneath Blake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nieds is trying to control but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nieds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blake scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blake throwing shots but Nieds is blocking nicely.
Blake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nieds trying to control but Blake postures up.
Blake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blake looks to land a strike but Nieds avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nieds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nieds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nieds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.
Nieds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Nieds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to control but Nieds is working from the bottom.
Blake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nieds keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nieds keeping full guard, as Blake tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Nieds is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieds wants to get back to his feet but Blake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Nieds is retaining full guard.
Blake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nieds manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blake has Nieds in his guard.
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nieds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nieds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nieds passes into half guard.
Blake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nieds is working away from the top position though.
Nieds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bernard Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nieds prevents Blake from improving his position.
Nieds is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nieds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nieds is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Blake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Todd Nieds's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Nieds misses.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nieds has time to react.
Nieds tries a head kick but it misses.
Nieds shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nieds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nieds working away.
Blake tries to improve position but can't.
Blake can't do much from the bottom here.
Blake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nieds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blake sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake moves into full guard.
Blake looking for a sweep. Not yet Blake, not yet.
Blake looking for a guillotine here but Nieds defends easily.
Nieds trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Blake working a defensive guard here.
Nieds wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
Nieds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Todd Nieds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nieds passes into half guard.
Blake wants to control but Nieds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nieds is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake tries to get to full guard but Nieds has control of the leg.
Blake is looking to control Nieds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blake avoid being mounted?
Blake tries to roll over but Nieds keeps him under control.
Blake works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nieds won't allow Blake to sweep him here.
Blake is working hard here to advance position.
Nieds trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake wants to sweep but no luck.
Nieds postures up.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Nieds from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Todd Nieds was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nieds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nieds with a nice cross.
Blake throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nieds.
A big right from Nieds misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nieds counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Bernard Blake has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nieds scores with a three punch combo!
Nieds cracks Blake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bernard Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown but Nieds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nieds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nieds works Blake's body with a nice hook.
Nieds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Nieds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blake 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Blake!
Bernard Blake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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