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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geralt Of Rivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Geralt Of Rivia!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake throws a low kick but Of Rivia moves out of range easily.
Of Rivia scores with a decent looking hook.
Of Rivia scores with a nice right hand.
Blake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Of Rivia circles away.
Blake avoids the body shot from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blake momentarily.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Of Rivia misses with a shot to the body
and Blake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blake.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Of Rivia trying to control the position here.
Blake trying to control but Of Rivia is working from the bottom.
Blake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Rivia has hold of Blake's hands but Blake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Of Rivia is controlling Blake's trapped leg to prevent Blake from advancing to side control.
Blake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Of Rivia is just riding it out for now. Blake eventually gives up the hold.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Of Rivia is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blake is working hard here to advance position.
Of Rivia is trying to stand.
Of Rivia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Of Rivia wants to sweep here but Blake controlling him for the moment.
Of Rivia is trying to control the position but Blake postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake preventing the sweep.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Of Rivia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake prevents Of Rivia from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Rivia.
Blake dives in and grabs Of Rivia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Of Rivia pushes down on Blake's head and hops out.
Of Rivia wants to counter the offense by Blake and move into the clinch position.
Blake misses the jab.
Blake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Of Rivia's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Of Rivia.
Blake dives in and grabs Of Rivia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Of Rivia pushes down on Blake's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Of Rivia ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Blake throws a low kick but Of Rivia moves out of range easily.
Of Rivia works Blake's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blake misses with a straight left.
Of Rivia tries to sprawl but Blake drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake is just content to waste time from the top position. Of Rivia takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Blake throws a big right hand that misses.
Blake trying to move into half guard but instead Of Rivia has managed to sweep!
Of Rivia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake looking to control.
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Geralt Of Rivia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blake throws a leg kick that misses.
Of Rivia misses with a wild body shot.
Of Rivia lands an overhand right.
A left lands for Of Rivia.
Blake tries for a takedown but Of Rivia circles away easily
and Of Rivia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blake is rocked!
It looks like William Blake has been cut.
Blake throws a body kick that misses.
Geralt Of Rivia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Of Rivia lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Of Rivia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blake is out of range.
Of Rivia lands the left hand.
Oh Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Of Rivia 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Of Rivia!
Blake seems to have got his legs back now.
Blake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Of Rivia gets caught flat footed, as Blake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Of Rivia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blake slips nicely into half guard.
Of Rivia is trying to control but can't.
Of Rivia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Of Rivia can't keep his opponent in guard - Blake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
William Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Of Rivia tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg.
Of Rivia is doing well to control the position and prevent Blake from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Of Rivia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blake.
Of Rivia is trying is best to control the position here.
Blake is looking to stall here but Of Rivia recovers full guard.
Of Rivia pulls Blake in to control the position.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Of Rivia is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blake's guard.
Of Rivia is stalling in the full guard.
Of Rivia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Of Rivia preventing the sweep.
Of Rivia postures up.
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Of Rivia stays in close to Blake's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Of Rivia misses with a body kick.
Of Rivia throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blake. That's going to slow Of Rivia down.
Of Rivia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Of Rivia misses with a left hand
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Of Rivia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Of Rivia does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geralt Of Rivia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William Blake'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.
Of Rivia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Of Rivia is predictable there
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Of Rivia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blake.
Blake looking for a submission but Of Rivia manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia has control of Blake's left arm, preventing Blake from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Of Rivia controls Blake momentarily but Blake frees himself.
Blake passes Of Rivia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Of Rivia trying to control but Blake postures up.
Blake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Of Rivia is just riding it out for now. Blake eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Of Rivia tries to kick Blake off but Blake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blake wants to free his trapped foot but Of Rivia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Of Rivia moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blake slips nicely into half guard.
Blake trying to control from Of Rivia's half guard. Of Rivia has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Of Rivia keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Of Rivia connects with a body shot.
Of Rivia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blake. That's going to slow Of Rivia down.
Blake scores with a jab. Of Rivia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Of Rivia moves away and avoids it.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Of Rivia.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Of Rivia lands a body shot.
Of Rivia throws a front kick that sends Blake stumbling back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake tries to land a leg kick but Of Rivia saw it coming and moves away.
Of Rivia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Of Rivia throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but William Blake did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on William Blake'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.
Blake throws a sloppy body shot
and Of Rivia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blake throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Of Rivia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Of Rivia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blake walks forward, straight into a front kick from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia lands an overhand right.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Of Rivia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Of Rivia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Of Rivia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Rivia.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Rivia moves away.
A big left from Of Rivia misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Of Rivia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Of Rivia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Of Rivia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Of Rivia throws out a leg kick but Blake moves out of range and Of Rivia only half commits.
Blake tried to counter with a leg kick but Of Rivia avoided it.
Of Rivia lands a head shot.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Of Rivia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Of Rivia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Of Rivia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Of Rivia, right into the meat.
Of Rivia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blake in his tracks.
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!
Of Rivia connects with a nice looking jab.
A good leg kick by Blake.
Of Rivia fails to land with a series of punches.
Blake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Of Rivia slips a jab from Blake.
Of Rivia tries to score with a low kick but Blake moves his leg out of the way.
Blake tries to counter with a takedown but Of Rivia is quick to defend against it.
Of Rivia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake shoots in but Of Rivia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Of Rivia lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Blake misses.
A little jabbing left from Of Rivia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Of Rivia cracks Blake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Of Rivia.
Geralt Of Rivia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Of Rivia saw that one coming.
Blake fails with the takedown
and Of Rivia moves into the clinch.
Of Rivia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Of Rivia just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Rivia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blake's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake slips a straight right by Of Rivia.
Of Rivia throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Of Rivia staying out of range there.
Blake backing away here, and Of Rivia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Of Rivia misses.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Of Rivia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blake thows a leg kick but Of Rivia checks it
and Of Rivia counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Of Rivia slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geralt Of Rivia dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Of Rivia.
Blake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Of Rivia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Of Rivia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake with a hook.
Of Rivia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Of Rivia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blake throws a leg kick which misses Of Rivia's front leg but catches the back leg as Of Rivia tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Blake.
Blake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Of Rivia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blake.
Blake throws a leg kick that misses.
Of Rivia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Of Rivia throws a low kick but Blake moves out of range easily.
Of Rivia throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blake takes a step back to recover.
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Rivia was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
William Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to land a leg kick but Of Rivia saw it coming and moves away.
Of Rivia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Blake with that takedown attempt.
Of Rivia throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Of Rivia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blake. Blake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blake cracks Of Rivia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Rivia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Of Rivia slips a jab from Blake.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blake. Of Rivia shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blake clobbers Of Rivia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blake shoots and misses
and Of Rivia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Of Rivia lands a nice shot that snaps Blake's head back.
Of Rivia lands with a cross.
Of Rivia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Of Rivia connects with a jab.
Of Rivia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blake throws a leg kick
and Of Rivia counters with an outside leg kick.
Blake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Of Rivia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Of Rivia tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia lands with an uppercut that bounces Blake off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Of Rivia.
Of Rivia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Of Rivia scores with a leg kick.
Of Rivia scores with a punch to the head.
Blake tries to work over Of Rivia's front leg with a kick but Of Rivia checks it.
Of Rivia connects with a single shot there.
A lazy body kick from Blake
and Of Rivia counters with a crisp right that sends Blake to the canvas! Of Rivia follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geralt Of Rivia! Geralt Of Rivia retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Geralt Of Rivia 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.
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