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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lao Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tully Blanchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shin's entrance music is Shaolin Chamber of Death. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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179 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tully Blanchard!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shin lands with a shot to the body.
Blanchard avoids the body shot from Shin.
A jab from Shin does it's job there.
Blanchard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Blanchard.
A little jabbing left from Blanchard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shin looks to land a combination but Blanchard avoids it well.
Blanchard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shin misses with a looping right.
Shin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lao Shin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin throws a lazy uppercut
and Blanchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shin forces Blanchard back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanchard has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shin regains guard immediately.
Blanchard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard looking to pass the guard.
Shin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blanchard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blanchard stays in close to Shin's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Blanchard trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shin looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Shin.
Shin throws a sloppy head kick and Blanchard moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Blanchard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lao Shin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blanchard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blanchard controls the pace.
Shin looking to control.
Blanchard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin is looking for a triangle but Blanchard pushes his legs off easily.
Shin pulls Blanchard in close to his closed guard and prevents Blanchard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blanchard is one step ahead there.
Blanchard content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blanchard throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blanchard walks into a jab.
Blanchard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blanchard is in Shin's guard.
Shin trying to keep a closed guard but Blanchard is proving a slippery customer.
Blanchard is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Blanchard 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’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shin scores with a hook to the body. Blanchard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
Shin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Blanchard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Blanchard ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanchard.
Shin misses with a jab to the body
and Blanchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard walks into a straight right hand from Shin.
Shin instigates a clinch.
Shin lands an uppercut.
Blanchard blocks an elbow strike.
Blanchard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin is trying to control but can't.
Blanchard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shin tries to roll over but Blanchard keeps him under control.
Shin is staying active underneath Blanchard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shin trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shin gets back to full guard.
Tully Blanchard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blanchard is aware though and is defending well.
Shin trying to keep a closed guard but Blanchard is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanchard wants to control from the top but Shin keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blanchard staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blanchard counters with a straight right hand.
Shin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Blanchard to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shin.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blanchard.
Shin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shin gets caught flat footed, as Blanchard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Blanchard from controlling successfully.
Shin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blanchard stacks Shin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blanchard!
Blanchard controls the position.
Shin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanchard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shin keeps working.
Blanchard is thwarting Shin's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tully Blanchard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
Blanchard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Blanchard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blanchard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blanchard lands in his opponent's guard.
Shin pulls Blanchard in close to his closed guard and prevents Blanchard from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin controlling the position.
Blanchard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blanchard trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shin slips a straight right by Blanchard.
Blanchard checks a low kick from Shin.
Shin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blanchard counters with a straight right hand.
Blanchard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shin lands a leg kick that knocks Blanchard off balance momentarily.
Shin scores with a jab. Blanchard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch but Blanchard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Shin. Those never looked like landing.
Blanchard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shin thows a leg kick but Blanchard checks it
and Blanchard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blanchard not doing much here.
Shin is looking to control Blanchard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shin avoid being mounted?
Shin wants to improve his position but Blanchard is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin keeping hold of Blanchard's head, controlling as best he can.
Blanchard wants to control but Shin is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blanchard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shin misses with a hook
and Blanchard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blanchard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Blanchard ducks down to avoid it.
Blanchard throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lao Shin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shin throws a wild body kick that Blanchard sees coming a mile off.
Blanchard throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Blanchard.
Shin darts in trying to clinch
letting Blanchard counter with a right hand.
Lao Shin is winning the standup battle so far.
Shin loads up on a big right hand but Blanchard slips the punch.
Blanchard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
Blanchard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin dips to his left and cracks Blanchard with an uppercut!
Shin cracks a nice hook into Blanchard's ribs.
Shin throws a lazy uppercut
and Blanchard counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Blanchard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shin slips a jab from Blanchard.
Shin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blanchard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blanchard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Shin.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blanchard manages to break the clinch.
Blanchard throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shin tries to clinch up
and Blanchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shin.
Blanchard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Shin finds it's way through Blanchard's defenses.
A big left from Shin misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Shin misses.
Shin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Shin.
An inside leg kick lands from Shin.
Shin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blanchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch but Blanchard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blanchard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin throws a leg kick which misses Blanchard's front leg but catches the back leg as Blanchard tries to avoid it.
Shin takes a swing at Blanchard's ribcage but misses.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Blanchard looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Shin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Blanchard looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin throws a hook but Blanchard avoids it easily.
Shin throws a nice looking combination but Blanchard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blanchard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shin with a body shot.
A slow jab from Blanchard misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blanchard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shin! Blanchard lets Shin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Shin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanchard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Shin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin seems to have got his legs back now.
Blanchard misses with a straight right.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blanchard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blanchard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Blanchard is just out of range.
Shin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Blanchard counter with a right hand.
Blanchard drops Shin with a huge uppercut! Shin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Blanchard is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tully Blanchard!
Tully Blanchard is the new welterweight champion!
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