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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Satkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satkowski has chosen RPK as his entrance music. Clyde Blankenship has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clyde Blankenship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Satkowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satkowski moves in looking to clinch but Blankenship pushes him off.
Satkowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blankenship is defending against the submission attempts here by Satkowski.
Satkowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Blankenship is defending against the submission attempts here by Satkowski.
Blankenship is trying to stand up here but Satkowski is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blankenship is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blankenship could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Satkowski stands up from half guard.
Blankenship changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Satkowski tries to avoid it but Blankenship manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Satkowski to the ground. Satkowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Satkowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blankenship to the mat! Blankenship manages to get full guard.
Satkowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Satkowski from controlling successfully.
Satkowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Satkowski wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
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!
Satkowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Demian Satkowski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Satkowski gets a takedown into half guard.
Blankenship has one foot on Satkowski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Satkowski but Satkowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Satkowski moves in looking to clinch but Blankenship pushes him off.
Satkowski drives through with a takedown into Blankenship's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Blankenship trying to control the position here.
Satkowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Satkowski from controlling successfully.
Satkowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Satkowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Satkowski wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
Blankenship manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Satkowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blankenship tries to buck Satkowski off but Satkowski is having none of it.
Satkowski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Satkowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Satkowski gets a takedown into half guard.
Blankenship trying to control but Satkowski postures up.
Blankenship might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blankenship is refusing to be controlled, as Satkowski sits in half guard.
Satkowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Blankenship wants to get back to his feet.
Satkowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blankenship does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Demian Satkowski.
Blankenship gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Satkowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship pulls Satkowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Satkowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Satkowski wants to stand but Blankenship is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blankenship manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Satkowski has clasped his hands together around Blankenship's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Blankenship struggling a bit here.
Satkowski trying to control the action but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
Satkowski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blankenship sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Satkowski trying to control the position but Blankenship is working away.
Satkowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blankenship is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blankenship isn't going anywhere.
Satkowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blankenship has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blankenship wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Blankenship managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Satkowski.
Blankenship is not content to let Satkowski control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Blankenship's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Satkowski wants to control but Blankenship is keeping him busy.
Blankenship keeping his opponent close.
Blankenship is not content to let Satkowski control the position.
Satkowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blankenship, who protects the arm well.
Satkowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blankenship knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Satkowski is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship wants to control but Satkowski postures up.
Blankenship is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Blankenship struggling a bit here.
Blankenship is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Satkowski off and has taken his back!
Blankenship is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Satkowski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Blankenship is punishing Satkowski with strikes - can he finish him?!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blankenship lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Satkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Satkowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blankenship to the ground. Satkowski is now in Blankenship's guard.
Demian Satkowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Satkowski passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Blankenship keeping hold of Satkowski's head, controlling as best he can.
Blankenship pushes Satkowski off looking to stand but Satkowski dives back in and keeps control.
Satkowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Satkowski is looking for a kimura here.
Satkowski 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.
Satkowski 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.
Satkowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satkowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blankenship tries to kick Satkowski off but Satkowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Blankenship is not content to let Satkowski control the position.
Blankenship makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Blankenship gets caught napping as Satkowski dives in and scores a takedown. Blankenship manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satkowski stops Blankenship from standing up.
Blankenship wants to hit a switch here but Satkowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blankenship there!
Blankenship wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Blankenship wants to control but Satkowski is having none of it.
Satkowski wants to control the pace but Blankenship is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship tries to hold on but Satkowski pushes him away.
Blankenship is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blankenship is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Satkowski wants to stand but Blankenship is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Blankenship is squirming around, avoiding Satkowski's attempts to control the action.
Blankenship wants to hold on but Satkowski pushes him away.
Satkowski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Satkowski lands a couple of good shots and Blankenship has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Blankenship trying to control the hands but Satkowski breaks the grip.
Satkowski punishes Blankenship with strikes from the back mount.
Blankenship is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship showing good submission defense here.
Satkowski is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Blankenship taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Satkowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demian Satkowski!
Demian Satkowski 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.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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