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Event:
PF 12 - Oppelaar va Barkley
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Stewart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Stewart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stewart wants to control but Blanchard is keeping him busy.
Blanchard tries to improve position but can't.
Blanchard wants to control but Stewart postures up.
Stewart creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blanchard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Blanchard is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Stewart tries for a kimura but Blanchard is defending well.
Blanchard is not content to let Stewart control the position. #SUB#
Stewart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blanchard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stewart's guard! Nice work there by Blanchard! #T1#
Stewart working a defensive guard but Blanchard passes into half guard.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Blanchard is controlling well.
Stewart is refusing to be controlled, as Blanchard sits in half guard.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Blanchard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blanchard is keen to just control but Stewart is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Stewart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Stewart looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Blanchard pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
Blanchard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stewart is looking to escape.
Stewart is trying desperately to improve position.
Stewart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blanchard content just to control the position here.
Stewart wants to hold on but Blanchard pushes him away.#T3#
Stewart is looking to get to half guard.
Stewart sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Blanchard is just content to waste time from the top position. Stewart takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Blanchard is proving a slippery customer.
Blanchard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stewart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blanchard defends well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stewart pulls Blanchard in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Stewart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Stewart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blanchard trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom. #T5#
Stewart 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.
Stewart dives in and grabs Blanchard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blanchard pushes down on Stewart's head and hops out.
Blanchard looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Blanchard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart feinted with a counter takedown.
Stewart shoots and misses
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanchard misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Stewart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blanchard sprawls well initially but Stewart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Blanchard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stewart is working away from the top position though.
Blanchard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blanchard controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Blanchard is looking to control Stewart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blanchard avoid being mounted?
Blanchard is trying to get back to full guard.
Blanchard tries to kick Stewart off but Stewart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Blanchard is defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Stewart. #SUB#
Stewart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blanchard sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Stewart works his foot free and advances to mount.
Blanchard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stewart lands a couple of good shots and Blanchard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stewart missing with strikes.
Blanchard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stewart.
Stewart loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Blanchard hold on?
Blanchard is keeping busy.
Stewart lands a shot to the body.
Blanchard is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Stewart off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T8#
Stewart loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Blanchard hold on?
Stewart missing with strikes from the back.
Stewart has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Blanchard.
You can see the frustration on Blanchard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanchard keeps trying to improve his position.
Blanchard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stewart.
Blanchard wants to control his opponent's hands but Stewart gets his hands free.
Blanchard tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Stewart tightening his grip on Blanchard, looking for the choke. #T9#
Blanchard tries to break free.
#SUB#
Stewart tightening his grip on Blanchard, looking for the choke.
Stewart punishes Blanchard with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanchard is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Stewart 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. This is the final round!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Stewart as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Stewart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blanchard's guard.
Blanchard wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Stewart'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.
Blanchard wants to stand but Stewart is controlling the position.
Stewart lands a couple of digs.
Blanchard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Don Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stewart 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.
Stewart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart pushing down on Blanchard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Blanchard is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Stewart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blanchard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stewart.
Blanchard is trying to control but can't.
Blanchard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stewart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stewart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blanchard controlling the position for now.
Stewart is keen to just control but Blanchard is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stewart scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blanchard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stewart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stewart's back!
Blanchard keeps control of the position easily here as Stewart tries to buck him off.
Stewart trying to control the hands but Blanchard breaks the grip.
Stewart tries to escape but Blanchard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Blanchard misses with punches from the back.
Stewart rolls, trying to escape but Blanchard keeps control of the position.
Stewart rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Stewart wants to control but Blanchard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stewart is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Blanchard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Blanchard is controlling well.
Stewart is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stewart trying to control here.
Stewart is refusing to be controlled, as Blanchard sits in half guard.
Stewart is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stewart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blanchard.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Stewart gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Blanchard manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stewart keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes. #TD#
Stewart manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T5#
Stewart looking to control.
Blanchard is stalling in the full guard.
Stewart trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Stewart is looking for a triangle here but Blanchard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stewart sneaks back into half guard.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stewart is refusing to be controlled, as Blanchard sits in half guard.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Blanchard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stewart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stewart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blanchard can do to turn this around?
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Blanchard is proving a slippery customer.
Blanchard trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stewart looking for subs off his back but Blanchard has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T7#
Blanchard wants to take a breather but Stewart is having none of it.
Blanchard not doing much here.
Blanchard is trying to control. Stewart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blanchard is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Stewart is trying to get back to full guard.
Stewart keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T8#
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.
Stewart misses with a left hand
and Blanchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stewart misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Blanchard counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Stewart has his foot on Blanchard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blanchard works his way back into a safe position though.
Blanchard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart looking to control but Blanchard passes into half guard.
Blanchard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stewart manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9##SUB#
Stewart has his foot on Blanchard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blanchard works his way back into a safe position though.
Blanchard trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart wants to hit a switch here but Blanchard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stewart there!
Stewart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Stewart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blanchard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tully Blanchard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Don Stewart!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Don Stewart!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Don Stewart!
Don Stewart wins by unanimous decision!
Don Stewart 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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Event:
ROV 69
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Blanchard walks into a jab.
Blanchard looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Blanchard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blanchard throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Blanchard - just one landing.
Shin scores with a jab to the head.
Blanchard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blanchard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Blanchard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shin was covering up waiting for the punch and Blanchard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Shin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Blanchard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shin has tightened it up now! Blanchard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Lao Shin, 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.
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Event:
ROV 67
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Blanchard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Noah McAdoo has been cut.
McAdoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAdoo moves out of range of the strikes.
McAdoo misses with a hook.
McAdoo throws a head kick but Blanchard moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAdoo. Blanchard does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Blanchard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blanchard missing with a left hand there. McAdoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McAdoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blanchard missing with a left hand there. McAdoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McAdoo scores with a jab to the jaw.
McAdoo throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo slips under a jab.
Blanchard throws a big shot that misses.
Blanchard connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Blanchard misses. #T1#
Blanchard misses with a right hand
and McAdoo counters with a slapping leg kick.
McAdoo throws a lazy head kick
and Blanchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McAdoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McAdoo throws a chopping leg kick but Blanchard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blanchard looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Blanchard drives through with a takedown into McAdoo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
McAdoo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blanchard defends it easily.
McAdoo trying to control the position.
Blanchard's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
McAdoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
McAdoo wants to sweep but no luck.
McAdoo trying to control the position.
McAdoo working a defensive guard but Blanchard passes into half guard.
#SUB#
McAdoo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McAdoo trying to hold on to Blanchard's head to control him but Blanchard postures up.
#SUB#
McAdoo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blanchard pulls his head out easily.
Blanchard performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
McAdoo tries to get to full guard but Blanchard has control of the leg.
McAdoo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Blanchard wants to pass to mount but McAdoo is defending the position.
McAdoo is staying active underneath Blanchard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blanchard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McAdoo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blanchard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McAdoo misses the body punch
and Blanchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McAdoo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blanchard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McAdoo.
Nice uppercut lands for Blanchard. That snapped McAdoo's head back.
McAdoo ducks under a wild hook from Blanchard.
It looked like McAdoo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blanchard.
Blanchard scores with a body shot.
Blanchard misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tully Blanchard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blanchard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McAdoo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Blanchard finds it's way through McAdoo's defenses.
McAdoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Noah McAdoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAdoo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Blanchard to counter with a crisp jab.
McAdoo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blanchard.
McAdoo throwing a counter right hand but Blanchard manages to avoid it.
Blanchard throws out a loose jab but McAdoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
McAdoo defending well as Blanchard loads up on a big left hand.
McAdoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blanchard 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.
McAdoo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Blanchard does it's job there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McAdoo, as that shot connected.
McAdoo ducks under a wild hook from Blanchard.
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.#T1#
Blanchard just misses with a punch to the body.
McAdoo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blanchard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blanchard dives in for a single leg takedown but McAdoo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Blanchard throws a shot from downtown. McAdoo moves away and avoids it.
McAdoo throws a head kick that misses.
Blanchard throws out a counter right but McAdoo avoids it with no problem.
Blanchard loads up on a big right hand but McAdoo slips the punch.
Blanchard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by McAdoo.
McAdoo scores with a leg kick.
Blanchard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McAdoo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blanchard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tully Blanchard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McAdoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blanchard throws out a counter right but McAdoo avoids it with no problem.#T2#
McAdoo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blanchard under the eye.#TD#
McAdoo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blanchard was covering up waiting for the punch and McAdoo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanchard wants to sweep but no luck.
McAdoo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blanchard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
McAdoo trying to keep a closed guard but Blanchard is proving a slippery customer.
Blanchard trying to control the position from guard on top but McAdoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blanchard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
McAdoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
McAdoo trying to keep a closed guard but Blanchard is proving a slippery customer.
Blanchard wants to control from the top but McAdoo keeps moving. #SUB#
McAdoo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blanchard trying to control the position from guard on top but McAdoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAdoo trying to control the position.
McAdoo 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McAdoo trying to keep a closed guard but Blanchard is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
McAdoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blanchard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blanchard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blanchard slips nicely into half guard.
Blanchard stalling. #SUB#
McAdoo looking for submissions off his back.
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 cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Blanchard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blanchard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McAdoo.
A nice leg kick lands there from McAdoo.
McAdoo misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Blanchard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blanchard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blanchard throws a hook but McAdoo blocks it.
McAdoo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Blanchard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blanchard misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo moves out of range of the strikes.
McAdoo ducks under a wild hook from Blanchard.#TD2#
McAdoo gets caught napping as Blanchard dives in and scores a takedown. McAdoo manages to retain guard.#SUB#
McAdoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
McAdoo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blanchard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blanchard wants to control from the top but McAdoo keeps moving. #SUB#
Blanchard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blanchard lands a couple of elbows.
Blanchard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McAdoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blanchard controls the pace.#SUB#
McAdoo is looking for a triangle but Blanchard pushes his legs off easily.
#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.
McAdoo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blanchard's guard. #REVR#
McAdoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanchard is keeping the position for now.
Blanchard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McAdoo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
McAdoo trying to control the position.
Blanchard 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. #SUB#
McAdoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Blanchard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blanchard trying to control but McAdoo is working from the bottom.
Tully Blanchard has got the better of the ground game so far.
McAdoo trying to control the position.
McAdoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blanchard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McAdoo's head.
Blanchard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Blanchard got a little sloppy there for a moment and McAdoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blanchard has managed to get both his arms back between McAdoo's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
McAdoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
McAdoo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McAdoo working a defensive guard here.
Blanchard looking to pass the guard.
Blanchard trying to control but McAdoo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAdoo tries to clinch but Blanchard moves away
and Blanchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blanchard walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tully Blanchard just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
McAdoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blanchard.
McAdoo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blanchard misses with a straight right.
McAdoo cracks a nice hook into Blanchard's ribs.#CL#
McAdoo moves into the clinch.
McAdoo has a couple of punches blocked by Blanchard.
McAdoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McAdoo looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McAdoo is defending well.
Blanchard is trying to force a seperation but McAdoo has the dominant position.
Blanchard throws a punch but it's blocked by McAdoo. #T1##BC2#
Blanchard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by McAdoo.
Blanchard blocks a leg kick.
McAdoo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
Noah McAdoo's cut is getting worse.
McAdoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blanchard throws a big shot that misses.
Blanchard throws a jab when McAdoo was well out of range.
Nice jab there from McAdoo.
McAdoo swings widly with a right hand
and Blanchard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McAdoo connects with a single shot there.
McAdoo slips under a jab.
McAdoo looks to throw a body kick
and Blanchard counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
McAdoo connects with an inside leg kick.
Blanchard misses with an uppercut. McAdoo saw that one coming.
McAdoo 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanchard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blanchard misses with a looping right.
Blanchard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blanchard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McAdoo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blanchard throws an overhand right that lands on McAdoo's shoulder, as McAdoo tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McAdoo.
Blanchard defending against the ground and pound.
Blanchard prevents McAdoo from improving position. #T3#
McAdoo trying to control the position but Blanchard is working away.
Blanchard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blanchard is looking to control McAdoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blanchard avoid being mounted?
McAdoo passes to side control.
Blanchard is trying to control McAdoo's posture but McAdoo avoids it.
Blanchard is looking for a sweep.#T4#
McAdoo moves into full mount!
McAdoo trying to control but Blanchard is having none of it.
Blanchard is trying to stand up.#SUB#
McAdoo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Blanchard is now in McAdoo's guard. A big mistake from McAdoo there, giving up the dominant position!
Blanchard trying to control but McAdoo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Noah McAdoo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from McAdoo. Blanchard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Blanchard.
Nice defenses there by McAdoo.
Blanchard missing with a left hand there. McAdoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blanchard blocks the body kick.
McAdoo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blanchard pinned against the ropes. Blanchard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Blanchard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
McAdoo moves out of range as Blanchard strikes.
McAdoo with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Blanchard to counter with a crisp jab.
Blanchard looks to land a left hand but McAdoo moved out of range nicely.
McAdoo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blanchard.#T1#
McAdoo misses with a kick to the body
and McAdoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McAdoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Blanchard blocks the low kick.
Blanchard misses with a looping left.
Blanchard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McAdoo.
Blanchard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah McAdoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAdoo moves out of range as Blanchard strikes.
McAdoo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McAdoo shoots and misses
and Blanchard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blanchard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McAdoo fails with a takedown attempt.
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.#T2#
Blanchard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McAdoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blanchard shoots in and drives through. McAdoo sprawls well.
Blanchard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McAdoo defends it nicely.#CL#
McAdoo drives through and clinches with Blanchard against the ropes.
Noah McAdoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blanchard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McAdoo is defending well.#TD2#
Blanchard is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. McAdoo can't fight it off and eventually Blanchard manages to take the fight to the floor. McAdoo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
McAdoo working a defensive guard but Blanchard manages to pass into side control anyway.
McAdoo is trying to improve his position.
McAdoo manages to get back to half guard.
McAdoo wants to control but Blanchard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McAdoo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McAdoo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McAdoo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
McAdoo working for a triangle but Blanchard defends it easily.
#T4#
McAdoo wants to sweep but no luck.
McAdoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McAdoo keeping moving, preventing Blanchard from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McAdoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McAdoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanchard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tully Blanchard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
McAdoo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blanchard defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tully Blanchard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blanchard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tully Blanchard!
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