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Event: EFC Mcpherson vs Chaelsson     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Blaze looks to land a combination but Jorgensen avoids it well. #TD2#
Jorgensen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Jorgensen passes into half guard. #REVR#
Blaze wants to improve his position but Jorgensen is controlling well.
Jorgensen stops Blaze from getting back to his feet.
Jorgensen thows a huge punch but Blaze dodges it nicely.
Jorgensen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet.
Blaze regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorgensen.
Blaze pulls Jorgensen in close to his closed guard and prevents Jorgensen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blaze looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Blaze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jorgensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jorgensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jorgensen works over Blaze with some ground and pound from guard.
Blaze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blaze wants to sweep here but Jorgensen controlling him for the moment.
Blaze wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blaze looking for a sweep. Not yet Blaze, not yet.
Blaze is looking to stand up but Jorgensen isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaze lands with an uppercut that bounces Jorgensen off the cage and back into range.
Blaze lands with a cross. #T2#
Blaze misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Jorgensen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jorgensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blaze is keeping the position for now.
Jorgensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorgensen throwing strikes but missing.
Blaze has Jorgensen pulled in close to control his posture.
Jorgensen distracts Blaze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blaze controlling the position.#ES#
Blaze has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jorgensen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze scores with a one two! Jorgensen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Jorgensen shoots in but Blaze avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Jorgensen has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Jorgensen blocks a low kick nicely.
Blaze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorgensen manages to avoid it.
Blaze lands with a kick to the temple. Jorgensen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blaze stuffs the takedown attempt from Jorgensen. Jorgensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Jorgensen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jorgensen or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaze, which made it look bad.
Jorgensen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blaze misses with a hook. Jorgensen ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination.
Jorgensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaze can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze lands a lovely overhand right.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jorgensen shoots for a double leg takedown but Blaze sprawls well. He's pushed Jorgensen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jorgensen shoots in and drives through. Blaze sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaze. Jorgensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze throws a right and a left that Jorgensen avoids nicely.
Jorgensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jorgensen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blaze sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blaze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blaze wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Jorgensen on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Blaze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Jorgensen with the counter takedown but Blaze avoids it easily.
Blaze fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jorgensen is out of range.
Blaze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Jorgensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blaze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze scores with a decent looking hook.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Blaze gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Blaze has his feet on Jorgensen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Jorgensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jorgensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Blaze leaves Jorgensen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jorgensen with a poor takedown
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Jorgensen will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've been told by Blaze's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Jorgensen.
Jorgensen shoots in and drives through. Blaze sprawls well.
Blaze looks for the body kick but Jorgensen saw that one coming.
Jorgensen slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blaze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Blaze.
Jorgensen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jorgensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jorgensen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blaze is fending him off so far but Jorgensen persists. Nope, Blaze circles away and we're back to standing.
Jorgensen blocks a head kick by Blaze.
Blaze connects with a leg kick. Jorgensen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blaze throws a head kick that misses.
Blaze scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze misses with a hook.
Jorgensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blaze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jorgensen somewhat.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jorgensen shoots in for a double leg but Blaze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blaze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blaze here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Blaze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jorgensen at a distance.
Blaze swings for the body but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Jorgensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blaze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jorgensen somewhat.
Jorgensen takes one to the side of the head.
Blaze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jorgensen.#T3#
Blaze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jorgensen on the side of the head.
Jorgensen shoots in and drives through. Blaze sprawls well.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blaze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze lands with a nice body punch.
Jorgensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blaze avoids it really well and circles away.
Jorgensen dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Jorgensen goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
Blaze misses with a hook #TD2#
and Jorgensen counters with a takedown into side control.
Blaze can't do much from the bottom here.
Jorgensen cracks Blaze with a big elbow. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Jorgensen drags him back down.
Blaze manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Blaze stands up and beckons Jorgensen to join him on the feet.
Jorgensen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaze as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Blaze tries to sprawl but Jorgensen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blaze is looking for a sweep. Jorgensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blaze is trying to stand back up but Jorgensen is controlling him
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jorgensen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jorgensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jorgensen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blaze looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blaze controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Blaze scores with a body shot.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Jorgensen avoids it well.
Blaze is looking to slow Jorgensen down with leg kicks.
Jorgensen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jorgensen slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorgensen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen has his takedown stuffed
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Jorgensen.
Jorgensen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jorgensen with the counter takedown but Blaze avoids it easily.#T1#
Blaze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blaze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jorgensen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Jorgensen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jorgensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blaze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jorgensen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blaze blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen prevents Blaze from improving his position.
Jorgensen stops Blaze from getting back to his feet.
Blaze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blaze.#T2#
Blaze wants to stand and escape but Jorgensen is having none of it.
Jorgensen postures up and lands a big shot to Blaze's brow. #ES#
Blaze has his feet on Jorgensen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blaze as he jumps to the side.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jorgensen looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
Jorgensen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blaze stalks Jorgensen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jorgensen's face. Jorgensen staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Jorgensen goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
Demetrious Jorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Jorgensen with that takedown attempt.
Blaze moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blaze looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorgensen is just out of range.
Jorgensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Blaze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaze scores with a shot to the body.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Jorgensen on that attempt.
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaze as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blaze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blaze throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blaze works over Jorgensen's head and body with a nice combination.
Jorgensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgensen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
Jorgensen darts in looking for a takedown but Blaze gets double underhooks and turns Jorgensen into the cage.
Jorgensen walks into a straight right hand from Blaze.
Jorgensen walks into a straight right hand from Blaze.
Demetrious Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blaze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

Post fight, an emotional Santana Blaze said 'Thank you all, this is my last fight'.

 

Event: EFC Bangsit vs De Silva 2     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
Williams throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaze lands with a cross.
Blaze falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blaze thinking.
Blaze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Blaze slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a hook but Blaze avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Blaze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
A big right from Blaze misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaze.
Blaze throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams looks to land a combination but Blaze avoids it well.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
Blaze throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
Blaze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blaze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Blaze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blaze feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Blaze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Blaze avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams throws a hook but Blaze blocks it.#T2#
Blaze jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blaze takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams catches Blaze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Blaze moves out of range as Williams strikes.
It looked like Blaze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
Blaze throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaze throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a left to the body.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Blaze staying out of range there.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blaze has time to react.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Blaze misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blaze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams 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.
Blaze looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Blaze is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blaze fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaze throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a good low kick that Williams was not able to check.
Williams closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Blaze out cold! Blaze corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wayne Williams!
The defeated Santana Blaze had this to say: ' Thank you all this is my last fight '.

 

Event: EFC Panda vs Takeishi     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Shot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaze.
Shot throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Shot misses.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blaze blocks a jab.
A jab from Shot misses.
Shot throws a lazy uppercut
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Shot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shot throws a right hand that Blaze ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaze also avoids with ease.
Blaze checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze swings for the body but Shot moves out of range.
Shot dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Shot throws out a counter right but Blaze avoids it with no problem.
Blaze checks the leg kick.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Shot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaze stalks Shot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shot's face. Shot staggers backwards, shaken.
Shot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blaze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shot scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Shot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blaze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Shot misses.
Blaze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaze throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Shot throws a lazy uppercut
and Shot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Shot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab by Blaze.
Shot throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Shot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shot throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shot is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shot.
Shot throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shot.
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaze throws a one two combo. #T3#
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shot circles away quickly and effectively.
Shot throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Shot throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Sebastian Shot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze blocks a jab.
It looked like Blaze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shot.
Shot closes the distance but Blaze moves to the side
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Shot backing up. Shot nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Blaze moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shot misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze scores with a punch to the head.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big right from Shot misses.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Shot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blaze scores with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Shot there.
Shot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaze connects with a looping right hand.
Shot misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blaze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Blaze finds it's way through Shot's defenses.
Shot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.
Shot throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shot. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Blaze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left and a right from Blaze both land. Nice combination.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze staying out of range there.
Blaze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Blaze slips under a jab.
Blaze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaze can pounce on him.
Shot misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Shot backing up. Shot nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
Shot throws a nice looking combination but Blaze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shot throws a hook but Blaze blocks it.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Shot moves out of range.
Blaze throws a right and a left that Shot avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Shot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Shot. Those never looked like landing.
Shot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Blaze lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Shot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaze is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shot misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaze misses the target.
Blaze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blaze in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Blaze moves out of range as Shot strikes.
Blaze looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Shot misses its intended target.
Shot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blaze counters with a left and a right that stings Shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blaze here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T3#
Blaze cracks Shot with a good jab.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Shot throws out a counter right but Blaze avoids it with no problem.
Blaze throws a right and a left that Shot avoids nicely.
Shot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice cross by Blaze.
Shot misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shot thinking.
Blaze thumps Shot with a low kick.
Shot lands a jab to the head.
Shot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Shot misses the target.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Shot dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Shot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shot might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Blaze has got the better of the exchanges.
Blaze connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shot. Shot obviously looking to wear him down.
Shot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shot throws an overhand right that lands on Blaze's shoulder, as Blaze tries to avoid the shot.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Shot avoids them all with ease.
Blaze scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shot in his tracks.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shot.
Shot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Blaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shot was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaze.
Blaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shot.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Blaze connects with a nice looking jab.
Blaze takes a swing at Shot's ribcage but misses.
Shot throws a head kick that misses
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Shot backing up. Shot nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Shot does no damage.
Blaze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shot can do to turn this around?
Blaze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blaze.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blaze.
Blaze throws a right and a left that Shot avoids nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shot in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blaze has time to react.
Blaze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaze looks to land a left hand but Shot moved out of range nicely.
Shot throws a hook but Blaze blocks it.
Shot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Shot ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.
Shot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blaze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shot back to the cage. Blaze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blaze.
Blaze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shot throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaze. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blaze takes one to the side of the head.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaze dips to his left and cracks Shot with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Blaze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shot stuns Blaze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Shot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shot throws an overhand right that lands on Blaze's shoulder, as Blaze tries to avoid the shot.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Blaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shot.
Blaze misses with a wild body shot.
Shot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blaze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blaze throws a head kick that misses.
Shot misses with a looping left.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Shot throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Blaze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaze throws a right hand that Shot ducks under and follows up with a left that Shot also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Shot misses.
Blaze misses with a low kick. #T4#
Shot throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Shot misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaze counters with a nice leg kick.
Blaze with a hook.
Shot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shot throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shot misses with a hook
and Blaze counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze throws a body shot but no joy.
Shot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shot scrambles back to his feet.
Shot throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shot.
Sebastian Shot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shot tries to score with a low kick but Blaze moves his leg out of the way.
Blaze throws a quick counter head kick but Shot was just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blaze has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

In his post fight interview, Santana Blaze gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you all, this is my last fight'.

 

Event: EFC Maeda vs Petrone     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Blaze avoids the body shot from Williams.
Blaze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blaze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Williams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaze.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blaze works over Williams's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a right and a left that Blaze avoids nicely.
Blaze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blaze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Blaze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
Williams throws a series of punches but Blaze avoids them all with ease.
Blaze scores with a shot to the body.
Blaze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaze.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Blaze slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blaze duly obliges. #T2#
A big right from Blaze misses.
Blaze misses the shot to the body.
Blaze throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams Throws a clean left jab. Williams Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Blaze's chin! Blaze crumbles to the ground and Williams follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wayne Williams!
The defeated Santana Blaze had this to say: ' Thank you all this is my last fight '.

 

Event: EFC Mcpherson vs Panda     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
The Crab throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
The Crab scores with a jab. Blaze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Crab throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze looks to land a combination. The Crab sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blaze tries to bum rush The Crab with a series of wild strikes but The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Blaze scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaze feints and then cracks The Crab's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Crab down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaze.
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Crab throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The Crab clinches up with Blaze and pushes him back against the cage.
The Crab scores with a shoulder strike.
The Crab misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Crab has Blaze pressed against the cage, preventing Blaze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Crab throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Blaze has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Nice body punch from Blaze - that landed with a thud.
The Crab is working for takedown but Blaze is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blaze blocks an uppercut.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Blaze manages to break the clinch.
Blaze scores with a leg kick.
Blaze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Crab lands an overhand right.
The Crab tries to clinch
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
The Crab throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
The Crab takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blaze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Crab takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blaze throws a series of punches but The Crab avoids them all with ease.
Blaze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blaze cracks the inside of The Crab's front leg.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that The Crab has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The Crab misses with a takedown
and Blaze counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Blaze's ribs.
The Crab looks for the body kick but Blaze saw that one coming.
It looked like Blaze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Crab.
The Crab doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blaze connects with a jab.
Blaze tests The Crab's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Crab throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Crab or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaze, which made it look bad.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Blaze circles away easily
and The Crab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Crab throws out a loose jab but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Crab throws a right hand that Blaze ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaze also avoids with ease.
The Crab throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Blaze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Crab throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaze.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
The Crab misses with a body punch
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blaze!
The Crab throws a big shot that misses.
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Blaze's ribs.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze lands with a nice body punch.
The Crab throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaze.
The Crab takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Crab thows a leg kick but Blaze checks it
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
Blaze thumps The Crab with a low kick.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze throws a series of strikes that have The Crab backpedaling.
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaze stalks The Crab and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Crab's face. The Crab staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
The Crab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
Blaze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Crab shoots for a takedown but Blaze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaze.
The Crab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaze.
Blaze moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
Blaze throws a big counter combination but The Crab scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The Crab takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blaze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Crab misses with a right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Blaze defending well as The Crab loads up on a big left hand.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaze lands with a shot to the body.
Blaze takes a swing at The Crab's ribcage but misses.
The Crab looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Crab lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
The Crab throws a hook but Blaze avoids it easily.
Blaze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Crab eats them both and turns towards Blaze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blaze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blaze wants it to stay on the feet.
Blaze throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The Crab lands a body shot.
Blaze takes a swing at The Crab's ribcage but misses.
The Crab is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
The Crab misses with a double jab
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
The Crab's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Crab throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
The Crab has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Crab pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Blaze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crab can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crab digs a good body shot into Blaze's ribs.
The Crab misses with a straight right.
Blaze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
The Crab pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
Blaze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Crab's head backwards.
The Crab jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaze throws a big counter combination but The Crab scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Blaze shows good takedown defense.
The Crab tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
The Crab is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
The Crab avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaze throws a body punch but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.#T2#
Blaze thuds a left hand into The Crab's body.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
The Crab misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Blaze. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab tries to clinch there but Blaze circles away.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Crab doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
The Crab throws a nice looking combination but Blaze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blaze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Crab is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The Crab tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blaze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaze tried to counter with a leg kick but The Crab avoided it.
The Crab throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Crab if he has to take too many more of those.
The Crab is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
The Crab throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze connects with an inside leg kick.
The Crab throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
The Crab wants to clinch up but Blaze keeps it at a distance.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Blaze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blaze throws a series of strikes that have The Crab backpedaling.
The Crab takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Crab looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
The Crab tries to clinch up but Blaze circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaze swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and The Crab counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blaze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Crab on the ground.
Blaze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaze is trying to stand up here but The Crab is controlling him well.
The Crab looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blaze with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The Crab seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura but Blaze is defending well.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Crab tries to pass to full mount but Blaze defends it.
The Crab stops Blaze from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Crab tries to clinch up
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
The Crab goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blaze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blaze moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
The Crab tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
The Crab closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Blaze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Crab.
The Crab takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze thuds a left hand into The Crab's body.
Blaze scoring well with a low kick there.
The Crab walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Crab. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blaze. #T1#
The Crab goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
The Crab fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Blaze connects with a nice looking jab.
Blaze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Crab doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
Blaze appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from The Crab does no damage.
The Crab pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaze jabs at The Crab's body.
The Crab fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Blaze.
Blaze lands a jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blaze here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The Crab just misses with a punch to the body.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crab dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
The Crab feints the counter takedown.
The Crab looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
The Crab misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze throws a right and a left that The Crab avoids nicely.
The Crab tries to clinch but Blaze is having none of it.
The Crab on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Crab swings widly with a right hand
and The Crab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
A quick step to the side and Blaze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from The Crab misses the target.
Blaze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaze.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
The Crab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
The Crab misses with the combination.
Blaze fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Crab just manages to avoid it.#T3##CL2#
The Crab pushes Blaze up against the cage in a clinch.
The Crab keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Blaze breaks the clinch.
The Crab drops his hands momentarily and Blaze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but The Crab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Crab misses with a body shot.
Blaze with a jab.
Blaze walks into a jab.
Blaze works The Crab's body with a nice hook.
Blaze takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Crab tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
The Crab misses with a hook.
It looked like Blaze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Crab. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blaze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaze lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blaze scores with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Blaze scores with a four punch combination!
The Crab will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for The Crab, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blaze slips under a jab from The Crab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

In his post fight interview, Santana Blaze gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you all, this is my last fight'.
In defeat, Henry The Crab stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect man, respect!'.

 

Event: EFC Fujiwara vs Ladd     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Blaze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick from Underwood misses.
Underwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaze.
Underwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Underwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Underwood.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Underwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Underwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Underwood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Underwood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blaze throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Underwood.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaze throws a low kick but it's checked well by Underwood.#T1#
Blaze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Underwood.
Blaze has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Underwood.
Underwood misses with a body kick.
Blaze misses the jab.
Blaze ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blaze throws a right and a left that Underwood avoids nicely.
Underwood is trying to counter with his kicks.
Underwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blaze's hands.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Underwood misses with a looping right.
Underwood slips a jab from Blaze.
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Underwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Underwood responds with a good body kick, but Blaze manages to step out the way in time.
Blaze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze cracks Underwood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Underwood swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Underwood throws a lazy uppercut
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Underwood will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Blaze scores with a jab to the head.
Underwood connects with a leg kick. Blaze looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.
Underwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Underwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Underwood misses with a wild body shot.
Blaze chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Underwood can pounce on him.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Underwood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Underwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Underwood blocks a leg kick.
Blaze tries to land a leg kick but Underwood saw it coming and moves away.
Blaze looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Blaze moves out of range as Underwood strikes.#T3#
Blaze throws a push kick but Underwood slaps the foot to one side.
Underwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaze.
Blaze does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Underwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaze slips under a jab.
Blaze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Underwood backs up against the cage.
Underwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blaze throws an overhand right that lands on Underwood's shoulder, as Underwood tries to avoid the shot.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Blaze throws a low kick but Underwood moves out of range easily.
Underwood checks a leg kick nicely.
Underwood misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
Blaze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Underwood throws a looping overhand right but Blaze ducks down to avoid it.
Blaze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Underwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A low kick from Underwood misses
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood tries to land a front kick but Blaze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Underwood is predictable there
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Underwood throws a hook but Blaze avoids it easily.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Underwood counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Underwood is predictable there
and Blaze counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Underwood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaze checks it well.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze jabs at Underwood's body.
Underwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Underwood misses the body punch
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blaze duly obliges.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Underwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Underwood cracks the inside of Blaze's front leg.
Blaze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Underwood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Underwood slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Underwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blaze.
Blaze throws a chopping leg kick but Underwood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Underwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Underwood slips a straight right by Blaze.
Underwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blaze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Underwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Underwood cracks the inside of Blaze's front leg.
Underwood takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blaze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Underwood tries a low kick but Blaze avoids it.#T1#
Blaze scores with a nice right hand.
Blaze is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blaze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Blaze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Underwood.
As Underwood looks to move away, Blaze throws a big counter combo but Underwood just gets out of the way.
Underwood throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Underwood slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Blaze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Underwood counters with a nice body shot.
Blaze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blaze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blaze misses with a hook.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
A punch combination from Blaze misses.
Underwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blaze needs to keep his hands up - Underwood had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underwood. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Underwood throws a front kick aimed at Blaze's knee but Blaze avoids it well. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze throws a body shot but no joy.
Underwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blaze misses with a series of wild punches.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Underwood moves out of range as Blaze strikes.
Underwood misses with a body shot
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Underwood ducks right into an uppercut from Blaze.
Underwood misses with a body kick.
Underwood connects with a nice looking jab.
Underwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Underwood throws a nice head kick!
Underwood digs a good body shot into Blaze's ribs.
Blaze throws a push kick but Underwood slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Underwood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
Underwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Blaze throws a series of strikes that have Underwood backpedaling.
Underwood lands with a hook. Blaze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Underwood is looking to land body kicks.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Underwood moves out of range.
Underwood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Underwood misses with a hook.
Underwood tries to move into range but Blaze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blaze connects with a body shot that sends Underwood's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
A lazy left from Underwood finds it's target.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Underwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Underwood.
Blaze digs a good hook to Underwood's body.
Blaze looks to land a body kick but Underwood moved away.
Blaze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blaze works the jab nicely.
Blaze walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze takes one to the chin there.
Underwood takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
Blaze scores with a hook to the body. Underwood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Underwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Santana Blaze will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Underwood.
The crowd cheers as Underwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blaze doesn't seem phased though.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Underwood 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.
Underwood takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Blaze throws a lazy right hand but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaze just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze throws a right hand that misses
and Underwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Underwood fakes the leg kick and cracks Blaze in the body.
Blaze attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Underwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Underwood throws a solid leg kick but Blaze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Underwood.
It looked like Blaze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Underwood throws a leg kick but Blaze moved away.
Underwood swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Underwood misses with a body punch
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Blaze.
Underwood defending well as Blaze loads up on a big left hand.
Underwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blaze tries to score with a low kick but Underwood moves his leg out of the way.
Underwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaze.
Blaze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blaze throws out a leg kick but Underwood moves out of range and Blaze only half commits.
Blaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaze.
Underwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blaze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaze moves out of range as Underwood throws a body kick.
It looked like Blaze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Underwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blaze with a hook.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Underwood.
Underwood slips a straight right by Blaze.
Blaze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Underwood misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
Underwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blaze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Underwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Underwood misses with a low kick.
Blaze tries to bum rush Underwood with a series of wild strikes but Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Blaze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gage Underwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Underwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaze.
Underwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Underwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Underwood misses with a shot to the body
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Underwood throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze misses with a looping left.
Underwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A clash of legs there as Blaze blocks the low kick.
Underwood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Underwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Underwood cracks the inside of Blaze's front leg.
Blaze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Underwood misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Underwood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice low kick that buckles Underwood's knee momentarily.
Underwood swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
A jab from Blaze misses.
Underwood tried to score with a low kick but Blaze checks it.
Blaze clobbers Underwood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Underwood might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Blaze has got the better of the exchanges.
Blaze looks to land a combination. Underwood sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blaze wants to land a leg kick but Underwood is out of range.
Underwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Blaze blocks the leg kick.
Underwood swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Underwood 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.
Underwood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Underwood misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Blaze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blaze has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

Post fight, an emotional Santana Blaze said 'Thank you all, this is my last fight'.

 

Event: EFC Izmir vs Kagonbo     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Blaze misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Blaze tries to sprawl but Jorgensen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jorgensen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blaze is trying to stand.
Blaze is looking for a sweep. Jorgensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blaze looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jorgensen connects with a nice short shot to Blaze's temple.
Blaze pushes Jorgensen off looking to stand but Jorgensen dives back in and keeps control.
Jorgensen thows a huge punch but Blaze dodges it nicely.
Blaze regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jorgensen landing some decent shots from guard.
Blaze controls Jorgensen momentarily but Jorgensen frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorgensen chips away with some ground and pound.#T1##ES2#
Blaze wriggles free and stands up.
Jorgensen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorgensen dives in and grabs Blaze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blaze pushes down on Jorgensen's head and hops out.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Demetrious Jorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgensen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze throws a lazy right hand but Jorgensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jorgensen.
Blaze misses with a straight right.
Jorgensen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jorgensen blocks a jab.
Jorgensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blaze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jorgensen somewhat.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Blaze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blaze has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jorgensen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Blaze is looking to chop away at Jorgensen's legs.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blaze napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blaze can't do much from the bottom here.
Blaze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blaze wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jorgensen working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Jorgensen is working Blaze over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Jorgensen crashes against the mat.
Blaze is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jorgensen off and has taken his back!
Jorgensen covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jorgensen breaks Blaze's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jorgensen throwing strikes but missing.
Jorgensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgensen throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaze trying to keep a closed guard but Jorgensen is proving a slippery customer.
Jorgensen cracks Blaze with a solid left hand.
Jorgensen throwing strikes but missing.
Jorgensen wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving. #T4#
Jorgensen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
Blaze manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorgensen working aggressively here.
Blaze wants to break free but Jorgensen has control. #TD#
Jorgensen has picked Blaze up - he's going for a ride! Jorgensen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jorgensen thows a huge punch but Blaze dodges it nicely.
Blaze is looking for a sweep. Jorgensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jorgensen stops Blaze from getting back to his feet.
Blaze gets full guard.
Jorgensen is working Blaze over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blaze wants to stand up but Jorgensen is controlling him.
Jorgensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santana Blaze will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Jorgensen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blaze manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blaze tries to get to full guard but Jorgensen has control of the leg.
Jorgensen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jorgensen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jorgensen stops Blaze from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze trying to control here.
Jorgensen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blaze is trying to stand up here but Jorgensen is controlling him well.
Blaze trying to hold on to Jorgensen's head to control him but Jorgensen postures up. #T1#
Jorgensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jorgensen working the head and body with strikes.
Blaze wants to control but Jorgensen is keeping busy.
Jorgensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blaze is looking to escape.
Jorgensen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jorgensen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jorgensen working the head and body with strikes. #ES2#
Blaze manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jorgensen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Blaze breaks the clinch.
Jorgensen fails with the takedown.
Blaze flicks out a counter leg kick but Jorgensen steps away.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt - Blaze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blaze takes a swing at Jorgensen's ribcage but misses.
Jorgensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blaze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jorgensen somewhat.
Blaze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen shoots for a takedown but Blaze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Blaze thuds a left hand into Jorgensen's body.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaze circles away.
Jorgensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blaze misses with a looping right.#T3#
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorgensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blaze cracks Jorgensen with a good jab.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jorgensen avoids the body shot from Blaze.
Jorgensen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Blaze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jorgensen eats them both and turns towards Blaze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blaze napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze is looking to regain half guard here but Jorgensen keeps moving and retains side control.
Jorgensen in side control, throwing shots but Blaze defends.
The strikes coming from Jorgensen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blaze tries to improve position but can't.
Jorgensen in side control, throwing shots but Blaze defends. #T4#
Blaze tries to escape but Jorgensen is in control.
Jorgensen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Blaze is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Blaze struggling a bit here.
Blaze is trying to buck Jorgensen off.
Jorgensen scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgensen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Blaze some visible discomfort.
Blaze is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3##TD#
Jorgensen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jorgensen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jorgensen winds up and cracks Blaze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blaze desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blaze tries to roll over but Jorgensen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen works his way into side control.
Jorgensen prevents Blaze from escaping the position.#T1#
Blaze tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jorgensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blaze is still trying to improve position.
Blaze keeps trying to improve his position.
Blaze parries the strikes from Jorgensen easily there. Jorgensen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blaze to escape.
Jorgensen working the ground and pound.
Blaze manages to get back to half guard.
Blaze keeping hold of Jorgensen's head, controlling as best he can.
Blaze is looking for a sweep. Jorgensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blaze wants to control but Jorgensen is keeping busy.
Jorgensen working over Blaze with some ground and pound. Blaze looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Blaze is rocked!
Blaze taking some punishment here, with Jorgensen in his half guard.
Blaze is still in real trouble! Can Jorgensen finish him?#T2#
Blaze taking some punishment here, with Jorgensen in his half guard.
Blaze is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Jorgensen there.
Jorgensen lands a big elbow - Blaze is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jorgensen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrious Jorgensen!
Santana Blaze was interviewed post fight and said ' '.

 

Event: EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
A jab lands there for Blaze.
Karate on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Karate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blaze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaze is trying to break free.
Karate has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karate lands an elbow that stopped Blaze in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.
Blaze is looking to break free of the clinch but Karate has double underhooks.
Blaze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaze is looking to break free of the clinch but Karate has double underhooks.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karate misses with the head strike.
Blaze blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blaze is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate looking to slow down the pace here.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaze can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Blaze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Karate throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Karate closes the distance and pushes Blaze back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blaze's brow.
Karate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karate really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Blaze breaks the clinch.
Blaze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karate.
Karate takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Blaze 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Karate closes the distance and clinches.
Blaze blocks an uppercut.
Karate stalling. #BC2#
Blaze manages to break the clinch.
Karate is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karate closes the distance but Blaze moves to the side
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Karate swings widly with a right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Joey Karate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karate lands a nice shot that snaps Blaze's head back.
Karate misses with an uppercut
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze lands with a straight right. Karate didn't see that one coming.
Karate misses with a hook
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karate had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karate.
Karate misses with the body kick
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
Karate moves in looking to clinch but Blaze pushes him off.
Blaze takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaze scores with a nice head shot.
Blaze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karate throws an overhand right that lands on Blaze's shoulder, as Blaze tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Blaze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karate tests Blaze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Karate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blaze slips a jab from Karate.
Blaze misses with a looping right.
Karate misses with a hook
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaze.
Blaze scores with a three punch combo!
Blaze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karate doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karate misses the jab.
As Karate backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Karate manages to avoid it all.
Karate is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
Blaze swings for the body but Karate moves out of range.
Karate misses the jab.
A combination from Blaze does no damage. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Karate 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karate slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blaze on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Karate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Karate tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karate misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karate misses with a looping left.
Blaze throws a counter combo.
Karate looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.
Karate misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santana Blaze's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Karate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karate throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
Karate doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
Karate throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karate was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaze.
Karate tries to clinch up but Blaze circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze throws a hook but Karate blocks it.
Blaze scores with a nice strike.
Karate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A jab from Blaze does it's job there.#CL#
Karate moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Blaze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karate sizes up Blaze with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Karate avoids them all with ease.
Karate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karate was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaze. Blaze obviously looking to wear him down.
Blaze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karate on the side of the head.
Karate throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Karate is looking to land body kicks.
Jab from Karate.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Blaze lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze lands a jab.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Blaze.
Karate throws a hook but Blaze avoids it easily.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Karate avoids it well.
Karate changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karate lands with a right hand.
Blaze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blaze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karate looks to throw the jab but Blaze is out of range.
Blaze digs a good body shot into Karate's ribs.
Blaze lands with a straight right. Karate didn't see that one coming.
Karate throws a lazy uppercut
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karate throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Karate doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
Blaze works over Karate's head and body with a nice combination.
Blaze swats away the attempt to clinch by Karate.
Blaze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karate under the eye.
Blaze throws a jab but it's blocked by Karate.
Blaze lands a right hook to the body.
Karate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blaze.
Karate looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karate swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Karate throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karate is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Blaze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blaze defending well as Karate loads up on a big left hand.
As Karate backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Karate manages to avoid it all.
Blaze scores with a three punch combo!
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karate.
Karate moves in looking to clinch but Blaze pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaze! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Karate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karate is looking to clinch.
Blaze misses with the combination. #CL#
Karate moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Blaze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Karate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karate tries to clinch up
and Karate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Santana Blaze's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Karate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karate back to the cage. Blaze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blaze throws a hook but Karate avoids it easily.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blaze duly obliges.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Karate lands a lovely overhand right.
Karate darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Blaze is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Karate finish him?
Decent striking displayed by Blaze there.
A punch lands to the side of Karate 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaze seems to have recovered his senses.
Karate throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Karate on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Karate misses
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Karate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karate there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Blaze misses.
Karate throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Blaze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blaze moves out of range as Karate strikes.
A nice combination there by Blaze.
Karate throws a head kick that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze defending well as Karate loads up on a big left hand.
Karate is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blaze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Karate misses its intended target.
Karate throws a looping overhand right but Blaze ducks down to avoid it.
Karate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karate scores with a jab.
Joey Karate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karate feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karate swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters with an inside leg kick.
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Karate.
Blaze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karate throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaze.
Karate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
Karate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A head kick misses from Karate.
Blaze connects with a looping right hand.
Karate moves out of range as Blaze strikes.
Blaze tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karate doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Blaze.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blaze.
Karate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blaze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karate catches Blaze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blaze tries to bum rush Karate with a series of wild strikes but Karate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Blaze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Karate backs up against the cage.
Karate lands with an uppercut that bounces Blaze off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaze misses the target.
Karate wants to clinch.
Karate tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Blaze tries to keep at a distance but Karate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karate has a couple of punches blocked by Blaze.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blaze as Karate tries to tie him up.
Blaze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blaze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

During a confident post fight interview, Santana Blaze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EFC Turturro vs Lambton     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Built takes one on the button.
Built fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blaze on the side of the head.
Built misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Built will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blaze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Built does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Built.#CL2#
Built pushes Blaze up against the cage in a clinch.
Built misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Blaze.
Blaze wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Built has him pressed against the cage.
Blaze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built lands a right hand.
Blaze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze. #T1#
Blaze wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Built has him pressed against the cage.
Blaze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Blaze tries to break the clinch but Built is controlling the position.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Built is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
A short right from Built.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Built's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Built missing with a left hand there. Blaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built dodges the punch combination from Blaze. #CL2#
Built drives through and clinches with Blaze against the cage. #T2##BC#
Blaze manages to break the clinch.
Blaze misses the shot to the body.
Built takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Built takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze scores with a jab. Built acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Built avoids the body shot from Blaze.
Built throws out a counter right but Blaze avoids it with no problem.
Blaze swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Built cracks Blaze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blaze is trying to force a seperation but Built has the dominant position.
Built prevents Blaze from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch but Built keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Built throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blaze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Built on the side of the head.
Blaze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slow jab from Blaze misses its intended target.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Built avoids them all with ease.
Blaze checks a leg kick.
Built takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blaze misses with a combination
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
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!
Built lands with an uppercut that bounces Blaze off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Built cracks Blaze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Built counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blaze thuds his right hand into Built's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Blaze.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaze throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Built! But no joy.#CL2#
Built rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Blaze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built misses with a hook.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
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 Santana Blaze will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good shot there by Built.
Built's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blaze under the eye.
Built dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Built.
Built swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Built takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Built tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Built backing up. Built nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze throws a front kick aimed at Built's knee but Built avoids it well.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
Blaze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Built back to the cage. Blaze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Built gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Molokai Built seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Blaze's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Blaze breaks from the clinch.
Blaze throws a one two combo.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Built 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.
Built takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Built clinches up with Blaze and pushes him back against the cage.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built prevents Blaze from breaking the clinch.
Blaze scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze.
Built working aggressively here.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built misses with a body punch.
Blaze wants to get back to striking at distance but Built won't allow it.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Built prevents Blaze from breaking the clinch.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazes head.
Blaze is trying to force a seperation but Built has the dominant position.#BC#
Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Built lands the left hand.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santana Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Built rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.
Blaze blocks an uppercut.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch but Built keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Built ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Built misses with a shot to the body
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze swats away the attempt to clinch by Built.#T3#
Good shot there by Built.
Built connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Built misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaze jabs at Built's body.
Blaze slips under a jab.
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Built was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaze misses with a straight right. #T4#
A big right from Blaze misses.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaze.
Built dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Blaze misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaze on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Built counters with a huge left! Blaze is in big trouble! He's backing up but Built isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Blaze from any more damage. A dominating finish by Built!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Molokai Built!
Molokai Built decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Santana Blaze stepped up to the mic, saying ' '.

 

Event: EFC Blaze vs Kishimoto     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Blaze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kishimoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaze swivels and escapes.
Kishimoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kishimoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaze scores with a leg kick.
Kishimoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaze throws a big counter combination but Kishimoto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.
Kishimoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaze tries to sprawl out of it but Kishimoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blaze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Kishimoto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Blaze wants to get back to his feet.
Blaze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Kishimoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blaze is looking for a sweep. Kishimoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Kishimoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kishimoto.
Kishimoto is looking to advance position but Blaze won't allow it. #ES#
Blaze manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Blaze missing with a left hand there. Kishimoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Kishimoto blocks the low kick.
Kishimoto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blaze defends it well.
Kishimoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaze's waist but Blaze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kishimoto off to one side.
Kishimoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaze pinned against the cage. Blaze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Kishimoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Blaze sprawls well. He's pushed Kishimoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kishimoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kishimoto fails with the takedown
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kishimoto with the counter takedown but Blaze avoids it easily.
Blaze stuffs the takedown attempt from Kishimoto. Kishimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blaze as he jumps to the side.
Blaze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Blaze misses.
Kishimoto looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.#T3#
Blaze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kishimoto darts in looking for a takedown but Blaze gets double underhooks and turns Kishimoto into the cage.
Blaze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blaze sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blaze lands a glancing blow to the side of Kishimoto's head.
Blaze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kishimoto.
Blaze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blaze slaps away a takedown attempt from Kishimoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blaze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blaze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Kishimoto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blaze is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Kishimoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Blaze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kishimoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kishimoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blaze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kishimoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blaze sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kishimoto backs up against the cage.
Kishimoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaze's waist but Blaze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kishimoto off to one side.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.
Kishimoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaze's waist but Blaze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kishimoto off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Kishimoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Kishimoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaze pinned against the cage. Blaze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kishimoto fails with the takedown.
Kishimoto fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kishimoto is breathing heavily.
Blaze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daichi Kishimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kishimoto shoots in and gets a takedown into Blaze's guard.
Kishimoto trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Blaze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kishimoto is one step ahead there. #T2##ES#
Blaze scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Kishimoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blaze on his heels. He'll look to pass Blaze's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kishimoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blaze has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kishimoto wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
Daichi Kishimoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kishimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Kishimoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blaze's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kishimoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.
Blaze is trying to stand.
Kishimoto trying to control from half guard but Blaze is working away.
Blaze is looking to improve his position.
Blaze looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
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.
Blaze tries to roll over but Kishimoto keeps him under control.
Blaze is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kishimoto shoots for a takedown but Blaze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blaze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kishimoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaze stuffs the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Blaze there.
Kishimoto looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
A jab from Blaze finds it's way through Kishimoto's defenses.
A nice combination there by Blaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kishimoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Kishimoto on that attempt.
Blaze connects with a looping right hand.
Kishimoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaze pinned against the cage. Blaze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.
Blaze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blaze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kishimoto.
It looked like Blaze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kishimoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Blaze. #TD2#
Kishimoto looking to score a takedown here. Blaze is defending well but Kishimoto drives through and ends up in Blaze's guard.#T1#
Blaze working a defensive guard here.
Kishimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaze 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.
Blaze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kishimoto manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kishimoto trying to keep a closed guard but Blaze is proving a slippery customer.
Blaze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kishimoto is keeping the position for now.
Blaze sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Blaze gets to his feet. Kishimoto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Blaze as Kishimoto shoots in.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Kishimoto fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
And Kishimoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaze pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kishimoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze lands a slapping body shot.
Kishimoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blaze defends it nicely.
Kishimoto takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Kishimoto on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Kishimoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blaze lands a jab to the head.
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Kishimoto moves forwards but Blaze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kishimoto shoots in but Blaze avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kishimoto fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Kishimoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blaze scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kishimoto in his tracks.
Kishimoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blaze digs a good hook to Kishimoto's body.
Kishimoto looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
Kishimoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Blaze.
Daichi Kishimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kishimoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Blaze misses.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blaze works over Kishimoto's head and body with a nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

Santana Blaze decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Daichi Kishimoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Forgot to cancell my auto flight, now I faught on low energy'.

 

Event: EFC Dennis vs Lambton     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Zamora has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zamora there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blaze throws a shot from downtown. Zamora moves away and avoids it.
Blaze throws a big shot that misses.
Zamora tries to clinch up.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zamora doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
Zamora changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blaze tries to avoid it but Zamora manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blaze to the ground. Blaze escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blaze clobbers Zamora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blaze slips under a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blaze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaze misses the target.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Zamora avoids it well.
Blaze has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blaze lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zamora has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zamora and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santana Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zamora goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
Blaze misses with an uppercut. Zamora saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blaze lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zamora has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zamora and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot lands for Blaze.
Blaze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zamora.
Blaze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zamora.
Blaze throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Zamora counters by clinching up.
A shot in the inside from Zamora. #T2#
Zamora tries to work over Blaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaze blocking some punches.
Blaze gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zamora.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaze's elbow. #BC2#
Blaze manages to break the clinch.
Zamora throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Zamora closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blaze's guard.
Blaze is looking to stand back up but Zamora counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blaze.
Blaze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zamora. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Zamora lands with a punch from half guard.
Zamora throwing shots but Blaze is blocking nicely.
Blaze controlling the position for now.
Zamora seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blaze tries to get to full guard but Zamora has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Zamora is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zamora seems to be looking for submissions.
Zamora throws a strike but Blaze avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blaze has Zamora pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Blaze manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Zamora scores with a shoulder strike.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zamora drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zamora tries to throw a body punch but Blaze avoids it by throwing Zamora back against the cage. #T4##TD#
Zamora has hold of one of Blaze's legs. Blaze is fighting the takedown attempt but Zamora gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zamora won't allow Blaze to sweep him here.
Zamora is in close to Blaze's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blaze has Zamora pulled in close to control his posture.
Blaze has momentary wrist control but Zamora slips an elbow through the middle.
Zamora throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Blaze pulls Zamora in close to prevent any damage.
Zamora throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaze wants to stand and escape but Zamora is having none of it.
Zamora stopping the sweep attempt from Blaze.
Zamora might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blaze seems keen to control Zamora's posture.
Blaze working a defensive guard here.
Zamora throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santana Blaze will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blaze misses with a double jab #CL#
and Zamora moves into the clinch.
Zamora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blaze or not.
Blaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zamora throws a head punch that misses.
Zamora struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaze controls his hands.
I was talking to Zamora's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Blaze's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zamora can't find room to land a body shot as Blaze controls the action. #BC2#
Blaze breaks from the clinch.
Blaze throws a combination that misses
and Zamora counters with a good low kick that Blaze was not able to check.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Zamora blocks a jab.
Zamora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zamora feinted with a counter takedown.
Blaze throws a right hand that Zamora ducks under and follows up with a left that Zamora also avoids with ease.
Zamora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.
Zamora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zamora looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.
Zamora misses with a kick to the body
and Zamora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Blaze.
Zamora avoids the body shot from Blaze. #T2#
Zamora moves away from the strike by Blaze.
Zamora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Zamora feints and as Blaze raises his hands in defense, Zamora changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamora wants to pass the guard but Blaze is keeping the position.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blaze is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zamora throwing strikes from guard but Blaze blocks nicely.
Zamora trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zamora tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaze is retaining full guard.
Blaze wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zamora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Zamora in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zamora is fighting to break Blaze's control of his arms but Blaze is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zamora scoring with some ground and pound.
Zamora pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blaze is keeping the position for now.
Blaze pulls Zamora in to control the position.
Zamora postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zamora trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blaze wants to stand but Zamora is controlling the position.
Blaze keeping full guard, as Zamora tries to pass.
Zamora works over Blaze with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Zamora is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zamora distracts Blaze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zamora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Blaze is rocked!
Zamora postures up and lands a big shot to Blaze's brow.
Blaze is still in real trouble! Can Zamora finish him?
Zamora won't allow Blaze to get back to his feet.
Zamora keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blaze's head.
Blaze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zamora is controlling him.
Zamora working some strikes from top position.
Zamora sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blaze's guard.
Blaze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zamora is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Zamora is working for a kimura but Blaze is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Zamora is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zamora not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Zamora dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zamora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blaze finds it's way round the side to connect with Zamora's head.
Blaze seems to have recovered his senses.
Blaze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zamora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze misses with a body shot
and Zamora counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zamora circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zamora is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zamora fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blaze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blaze dips to his left and cracks Zamora with an uppercut!#T1#
Blaze throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Zamora holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze is looking to break free of the clinch but Zamora has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Zamora fails to land.
Blaze working aggressively here.
Zamora keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zamora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zamora keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blaze misses with a body punch.
Blaze looking to stall.
Zamora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zamora misses with the head strike.
Blaze is trying to push Zamora away but Zamora has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zamora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zamora is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blaze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blaze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zamora's elbow.
Blaze can't find room to land a body shot as Zamora controls the action.
Nice body punch from Zamora - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Zamora jumps guard but Blaze stands there with Zamora around his waist. Zamora gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaze is looking to break free of the clinch but Zamora has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Zamora.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blaze tries to circle away but Zamora has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Blaze. #TD#
Zamora pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Blaze gets to his feet - Zamora follows without any prompting.
Blaze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zamora counters with a nice uppercut.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze looks to throw the jab but Zamora is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blaze throws a combination that misses
and Zamora counters with a nice body shot.
Zamora is looking to slow Blaze down with leg kicks. #T3#
Zamora is looking to clinch.
Blaze throws a counter combo.
Jab by Blaze.
Blaze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zamora manages to avoid it.
Blaze has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zamora.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze misses with a looping right.
Zamora lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zamora has time to react.
Zamora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze. #T4#
Zamora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zamora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaze walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zamora.
Zamora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.
Blaze misses with a hook.
Zamora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zamora slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zamora goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santana Blaze.
I think Blaze 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

During a confident post fight interview, Santana Blaze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EFC Mir vs Jones     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Built scores with a nice strike.
Blaze throws a head kick but Built moves out of range.
Built tries to clinch
and Blaze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Built stuns Blaze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.
A right-left combo lands from Blaze.
Built throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaze! But no joy.
Blaze avoids the head kick by Built.
Molokai Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze takes one on the button.
Blaze scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've been told by Built's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaze.
Built misses with a looping right.
Blaze feints a jab promting Built to slip. Blaze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Built slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blaze tried to score with a low kick but Built checks it.
Built changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Built tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaze is looking for the big counter here.
Blaze moves into range and connects with a jab.
Built is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Built jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaze. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze defending well as Built loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Blaze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Built. Beautiful body shot.
Blaze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Built moves out of range as Blaze strikes.
Built dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Built was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Built misses with a low kick.
Built slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Built.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Built looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
Blaze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Built showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze scores with a crisp jab that stopped Built in his tracks.
A big right from Blaze misses.
Blaze moves out of range as Built strikes.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Built. #CL#
Built moves into the clinch.
Built lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Built.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Built has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Blaze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blaze wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Built has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Built.
Blaze is trying to break free.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze wants to break free but Built has control.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Blaze.
Blaze slowing the pace effectively.
Built works on Blaze's body with a couple of short punches.
Built digs a right hand underneath Blaze's ribcage. Blaze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blaze wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Built has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Built escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaze sizes up Built with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Blaze. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Built.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Blaze's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Built throws a head kick that misses
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze avoids the head kick by Built.
Blaze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Built.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
Built misses with a low kick.
Built lands with a hook. Blaze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Built throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blaze throws a right and a left that Built avoids nicely.
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 Molokai Built will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Built fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blaze.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Blaze misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Built.
Blaze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaze misses with a head kick.
Built rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Built lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze throws a right and a left that Built avoids nicely.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Built moves out of range.
Built staying out of range there.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Built listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Built's corner calls for a 1-2. Built obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Blaze is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.#T1##CL#
Built has Blaze up against the cage in a clinch.
Blaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?#BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Built fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Blaze to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Blaze looks to clinch but Built throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Blaze taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Molokai Built!
In his post fight interview, Molokai Built started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Santana Blaze spoke after the fight, saying ' '.

 

Event: EFC Boudain vs Raymaker     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Blaze throws a series of punches but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Blaze falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Jorgensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blaze wants to stand and escape but Jorgensen is having none of it.
Jorgensen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jorgensen connects with a couple of short punches.
Jorgensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Jorgensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blaze pulls Jorgensen in close to his closed guard and prevents Jorgensen from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen throws a big elbow that misses.
Jorgensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jorgensen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Jorgensen stops Blaze from standing up.
Blaze wants to sweep here but Jorgensen controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Blaze has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jorgensen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jorgensen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Jorgensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jorgensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jorgensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Blaze circles away easily
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorgensen dives in and grabs Blaze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blaze pushes down on Jorgensen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze misses with a hook. Jorgensen ducked under it nicely.
Blaze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jorgensen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jorgensen or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaze, which made it look bad. #T2#
Jorgensen goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
Jorgensen needs to keep his hands up - Blaze had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorgensen looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
A cross from Blaze lands.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jorgensen has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jorgensen slips under a jab from Blaze.
Jorgensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Blaze circles away easily
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jorgensen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Jorgensen backing up. Jorgensen nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Demetrious Jorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgensen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze connects with a nice looking jab.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blaze sprawls well. Blaze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jorgensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jorgensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown but Blaze shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jorgensen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorgensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blaze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze scores with a decent looking hook.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Blaze circles away easily
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
Jorgensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze connects with an inside leg kick.
Blaze just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jorgensen fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Jorgensen will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blaze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jorgensen has time to react.
Nice shot lands for Blaze.
Nice sprawl there from Blaze as Jorgensen shoots in.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze with a nice cross.
Blaze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Jorgensen scores with a takedown into Blaze's guard.
Jorgensen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Jorgensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaze seems keen to control Jorgensen's posture.
Jorgensen stands and throws Blaze's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Jorgensen landing strikes.
Blaze holds on to Jorgensen's head and controls the position momentarily.
Blaze is trying to improve his position.
Blaze has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Blaze holding on.
Blaze is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jorgensen is controlling him well.
Blaze is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jorgensen off and has taken his back!
Blaze misses with a punch to the head.
Blaze biding his time, controlling Jorgensen.
Jorgensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Jorgensen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Blaze's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T2#
Jorgensen tries to break free.
Jorgensen is working hard here to advance position.
Demetrious Jorgensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaze really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jorgensen.
Jorgensen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Blaze trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jorgensen doesn't escape.
Blaze is hanging on to Jorgensen's back as he tries to escape.
Jorgensen is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Jorgensen right now. #T3#
Blaze gets his hands free as Jorgensen looks to control.
Jorgensen tries to escape the position.
Jorgensen trying to control the hands but Blaze breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Jorgensen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Blaze trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jorgensen doesn't escape.
Blaze keeps control of the position as Jorgensen tries to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaze lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jorgensen hold on?!
Even with his hooks in, Blaze manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Blaze doesn't have the hooks in and Jorgensen manages to turn into his guard.
Blaze is looking to stand up but Jorgensen isn't so interested in that idea.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blaze holds on and takes a little breather. #T4##ES2#
Blaze has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jorgensen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Jorgensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jorgensen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaze to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jorgensen fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Jorgensen backing up. Jorgensen nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Jorgensen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blaze to the ground. Jorgensen is now in Blaze's guard.#ES2#
Blaze is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Blaze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jorgensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Blaze.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jorgensen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blaze takes a swing at Jorgensen's ribcage but misses.
Blaze throws a push kick but Jorgensen slaps the foot to one side.
Jorgensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blaze lands a jab.
Blaze misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jorgensen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Jorgensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Blaze throws out a loose jab but Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgensen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jorgensen avoids the body shot from Blaze.
Blaze scores with a hook.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Jorgensen has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Jorgensen slips under a jab from Blaze.
Jorgensen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blaze is fending him off so far but Jorgensen persists. Nope, Blaze circles away and we're back to standing.
Blaze misses the jab.
Jorgensen slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Jorgensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blaze sprawls and moves away.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaze feints a jab promting Jorgensen to slip. Blaze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jorgensen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Blaze tries to bum rush Jorgensen with a series of wild strikes but Jorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jorgensen slips under a jab.
Jorgensen looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Blaze's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jorgensen is out of range and Blaze settles back down.
Blaze thuds his right hand into Jorgensen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blaze fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck for Jorgensen with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blaze tries to bum rush Jorgensen with a series of wild strikes but Jorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jorgensen is defended easily by Blaze.#T3#
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jorgensen has time to react.
Jorgensen fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jorgensen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jorgensen slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jorgensen with a poor takedown
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jorgensen is defended easily by Blaze.
Blaze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaze! But no joy.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Blaze.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jorgensen.
Blaze throws a good cross that connects.
Jorgensen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jorgensen blocks a jab.
Jorgensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jorgensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorgensen shoots in and drives through. Blaze sprawls well.
Demetrious Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blaze has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

Santana Blaze seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EFC Obama vs Ruenroeng     
Date:   Oct 27, 2018
#R1#
Sagaki throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sagaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Sagaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sagaki fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Takumi Sagaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagaki looks to throw the jab but Blaze is out of range.
Sagaki keeps Blaze at a distance using the push kick.
Blaze feints a jab promting Sagaki to slip. Blaze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sagaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Sagaki.
A head kick misses from Sagaki.
Sagaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaze.
Blaze tries to bum rush Sagaki with a series of wild strikes but Sagaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
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!
Sagaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaze clobbers Sagaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Sagaki has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Sagaki - just one landing.
Blaze misses with a straight left. #CL#
Sagaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sagaki is trying to trip Blaze. He has hold of a leg but Blaze is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sagaki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sagaki manages to pass to side control.
Blaze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sagaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB#
Blaze tries to get to full guard but Sagaki has control of the leg.
Sagaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blaze's head.
Sagaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sagaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze has hold of Sagaki's hands but Sagaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blaze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sagaki. #T2##ES2#
Blaze makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sagaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.#TD#
Blaze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sagaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Blaze kicks Sagaki off and gets to his feet.
Sagaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze throws a shot from downtown. Sagaki moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Sagaki on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze throws a right hand that Sagaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Sagaki also avoids with ease.
Sagaki attempts a counter takedown but Blaze avoids it well and moves away.
Blaze misses the jab.
Sagaki throws an off balance right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sagaki has Blaze up against the cage in a clinch.
Blaze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sagaki is working for takedown but Blaze is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3##BC2#
Blaze breaks the clinch.
Sagaki misses the jab.
A big left from Sagaki misses.
Sagaki dives in and grabs Blaze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blaze pushes down on Sagaki's head and hops out.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sagaki tries for a takedown but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sagaki throws a hook but Blaze avoids it easily.
Sagaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze jabs Sagaki right on the nose. Sagaki blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Sagaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blaze's half guard.
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.
Blaze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blaze.#ES2#
Blaze has his feet on Sagaki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Jab from Blaze.
Sagaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Blaze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blaze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blaze enables Sagaki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blaze manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze controlling the position.
Sagaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sagaki prevents Blaze from getting back to his feet.
Sagaki postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze 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.
#R2##CL#
Sagaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blaze, pushing him back against the cage.
Sagaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagaki leaning against his opponent.
Blaze tries to break the clinch but Sagaki is controlling the position.
Sagaki has Blaze pushed against the cage.
Sagaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blaze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sagaki keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blaze wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagaki won't allow it.
Sagaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blaze is defending well for now.
Sagaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blaze pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sagaki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Sagaki there.
Sagaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sagaki.
Sagaki with a poor takedown
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sagaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sagaki takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Blaze throws a series of punches but Sagaki avoids them all with ease.
Blaze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sagaki throws out the jab.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sagaki throws a looping overhand right but Blaze ducks down to avoid it.
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sagaki.#TD#
Sagaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blaze is trying to defend but Sagaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sagaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sagaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sagaki is looking for a kimura here.
Blaze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sagaki. #T2#
Sagaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blaze defending well though.
Blaze trying to control here.
Sagaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blaze looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sagaki winds up and cracks Blaze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blaze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sagaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagaki working Blaze over with strikes.
Blaze is controlling Sagaki's trapped leg to prevent Sagaki from advancing to side control.
Blaze is looking to escape.
Blaze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sagaki.
Sagaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sagaki stops Blaze from getting back to his feet.
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sagaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.
Sagaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blaze has his hands clasped together around Sagaki's back. He's all about the action.
Sagaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blaze works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sagaki throwing strikes but missing.
Sagaki is working Blaze over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blaze wants to stand and escape but Sagaki is having none of it.
Blaze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sagaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sagaki chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Blaze is rocked!
Sagaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blaze's head.
Blaze is still in real trouble! Can Sagaki finish him?
Sagaki connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Blaze wants to sweep but no luck.
Sagaki is in close to Blaze's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sagaki postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Blaze covers up, he's hurt! Sagaki keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Sagaki and the ref steps in to end the fight! Sagaki can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Santana Blaze had this to say: ' '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 11, 2018
#R1##TD#
Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaze is trying to keep Knight in close.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blaze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blaze wants to stand up but Knight is controlling him.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blaze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blaze trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Knight with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blaze keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blaze checks a leg kick.
Blaze defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knight throws a low kick but Blaze moves out of range easily.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.
Blaze checks a leg kick.
As Knight backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Knight manages to avoid it all.
Blaze blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Blaze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knight finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blaze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.
Knight fakes the leg kick and cracks Blaze in the body.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Blaze gets caught flat footed, as Knight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze can't keep his opponent in guard - Knight advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blaze is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knight scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight wants to control but Blaze is keeping him busy.
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Blaze manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Blaze avoids the body shot from Knight. #T3#
Knight connects with a body shot that sends Blaze's belly button to the back.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knight has a takedown stuffed.
Knight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Knight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaze circles away.
Blaze only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blaze.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Blaze's defenses. #T4#
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaze throws a counter combo.
Knight wants to slow Blaze down by chopping away at his legs.
Blaze chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knight can pounce on him.
Nice cross by Knight.
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!
Blaze moves away from the strike by Knight.
Blaze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knight goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shovel Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze blocks the body kick.
Knight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blaze is fending him off so far but Knight persists. Nope, Blaze circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaze stalks Knight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knight's face. Knight staggers backwards, shaken.
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 Shovel Knight will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Knight scores with a head kick. Blaze tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blaze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaze. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Jab by Knight.
Knight misses with a combination
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Knight will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knight has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Shovel Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight throws a series of punches but Blaze moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Blaze fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blaze manages to circle out of the way.
Blaze fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight fails with the takedown.
Blaze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blaze throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Knight throws a solid leg kick but Blaze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knight.
Knight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blaze under the eye.
Blaze dodges the punch combination from Knight.
Knight scores with a leg kick.
Blaze works the jab nicely.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.#T2#
Blaze is looking to slow Knight down with leg kicks.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shovel Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knight eats them both and turns towards Blaze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Knight shoots in and bounces Blaze off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight stands and throws Blaze's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Blaze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Knight tries for a kimura but Blaze is defending well.
Blaze is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blaze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blaze is being controlled here.
Blaze is not content to let Knight control the position.
Blaze sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight wants to free his trapped foot but Blaze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet.
Knight seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blaze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blaze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Knight is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze pushes Knight off looking to stand but Knight dives back in and keeps control.
Knight tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blaze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blaze moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Santana Blaze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Knight.
Knight swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blaze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blaze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blaze sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Knight on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
Knight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Knight tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaze swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shovel Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight misses with a takedown
and Blaze counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight lands with a nice body punch.
Blaze lands with a nice body punch.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shovel Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Knight misses
and Blaze counters with a left and a right that stings Knight.
A punch combination from Knight misses.
Knight throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Knight 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.
Blaze lands a nice shot that snaps Knight's head back.
Blaze tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knight is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaze misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blaze thuds a left hand into Knight's body.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Blaze ducks down to avoid it.
Knight staying out of range there.
Blaze looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.
Knight misses with a hook
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Knight will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaze's waist but Blaze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaze lands an overhand right.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Blaze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Knight tests Blaze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Knight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knight looks to land a combination but Blaze avoids it well.
As Knight backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Knight manages to avoid it all.
Knight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blaze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight walks into a left hand.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaze. #T4#
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knight tries to counter by clinching up but Blaze breaks away and moves out of range.
Blaze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Blaze tries to get set, Knight tries to push him back and clinch up but Blaze manages to avoid the attempt.
Blaze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Blaze.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Blaze scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight looks up at the clock. Bad move! Blaze lands a right hand from hell, dropping Knight. Blaze pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santana Blaze!
During a confident post fight interview, Santana Blaze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 65 Cotton vs Dmitrov     
Date:   Sep 29, 2018
#R1#
Festation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Blaze missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Festation tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Festation throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blaze misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Blaze 's knee.
Danga de danga de dang - Blaze scores with a four punch combination!
Festation blocks a low kick nicely.
Festation was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body kick there by Festation.
A slapping body kick lands there for Festation.
Festation swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Festation bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blaze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Festation thumps Blaze with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Festation throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Festation digs a good hook to Blaze's body.
Blaze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Festation looks to land a body kick but Blaze moved away.
Blaze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blaze throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with a right hand to the body.
Festation throws a push kick but Blaze slaps the foot to one side.
Blaze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaze! But no joy.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation misses the shot to the body.
Festation misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Nice body punch from Blaze.
Festation lands a nice looking body kick.
Festation feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blaze's calf.
Festation moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Festation avoids it well.
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Festation fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blaze, pushing him back against the cage.
Festation lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Festation lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Festation.
Blaze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blaze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Blaze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaze moves out of range of the body kick.
Blaze throws a wild body kick that Festation sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Festation misses with a body kick.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Blaze throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Blaze checks it.
A clash of legs there as Blaze blocks the low kick.
Blaze misses with a leg kick
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Festation is looking to wear down Blaze with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Festation circles away quickly and effectively.
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Festation swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaze.
Blaze drops his hands momentarily and Festation takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Festation takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blaze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation misses the body punch
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Blaze moves out of range of the body kick.
Blaze has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blaze there as he acknowledges the shot.
Festation lands a body shot.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Festation misses with a body shot
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Festation moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaze.
Blaze moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
Festation swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Festation throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Blaze.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Blaze.
Festation throws a push kick but Blaze slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Festation throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've been told by Festation's head coaches at Keyboard Warriors -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Festation is looking to clinch.
Blaze lands a nice looking body shot.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze misses the body punch
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Blaze 's knee. #T1#
Festation throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Festation showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Blaze avoids a kick to the body.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blaze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaze.
Blaze takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Festation connects with the punch.
Blaze connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze lands a two punch combo.
Festation throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blaze thuds his right hand into Festation's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blaze checks a leg kick.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Festation slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Festation lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaze throws a combination that misses
and Festation counters with an outside leg kick.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Festation pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaze looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Blaze throws a one two combo. #T3##CL#
Festation darts in and clinches Blaze up against the cage.#BC2#
Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Blaze.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
Blaze throws a right hand that Festation ducks under and follows up with a left that Festation also avoids with ease.
Festation jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Festation misses with a body punch
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Festation.
Festation scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Festation throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Festation checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Blaze scores with a jab to the body.
Blaze cracks Festation with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick
and Blaze counters with a nice body shot.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Festation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Festation on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaze misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with an outside leg kick.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Festation swinging wildly here.
Blaze throws a shot from downtown. Festation moves away and avoids it.
Festation takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blaze looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Blaze misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blaze throws a low kick, looking for Festation's leg but Festation calmly moves out of range.
Blaze blocks the body kick.
Blaze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Festation just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Festation throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Festation throws a low kick but Blaze avoids it.
Festation scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blaze ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blaze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Festation looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blaze has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Festation tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Blaze moves away from the strike by Festation.
Festation lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blaze will feel that in the morning.
Festation throws a leg kick but Blaze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blaze is looking for the big counter here.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Festation tries to land a front kick but Blaze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Festation is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Festation connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Festation connects with an inside leg kick.
Blaze throws a combination that misses
and Festation counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Festation throws a big counter combination but Blaze scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Festation throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blaze looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation just misses with a punch to the body.
Festation scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick from Festation misses.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Blaze has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Festation.
Blaze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blaze scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Festation throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Blaze scores with a jab to the head.
Festation tries to clinch but Blaze is having none of it.
Blaze misses with a straight left.
Blaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaze.
Festation jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Festation bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Festation misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Festation checks a low kick from Blaze.
Blaze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Festation misses with a kick to the body.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Festation circles away quickly and effectively.
Festation throws a sloppy body shot
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Festation chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Festation misses with a head kick.
Festation swinging wildly here.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaze! But no joy.
Festation gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Festation fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blaze fails to land with a series of punches.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Festation cracks the inside of Blaze's front leg.
Festation throws a leg kick but Blaze checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santana Blaze.
I think Blaze 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PFC 58 Karimov vs Browne*     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
Blaze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jacob Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Blaze misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a good body shot.
Blaze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blaze cracks the inside of Hardy's front leg.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Blaze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Hardy throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Blaze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Blaze is rocked!
Blaze is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Hardy moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Hardy!
Jacob Hardy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Santana Blaze spoke after the fight, saying ' '.

 

Event: PFC 50 John vs Boone     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Lincekum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blaze.
Blaze has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lincekum is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A low kick from Lincekum is predictable there
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum scores with the left hand. Blaze knows he should have avoided that one.
Blaze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincekum.
Blaze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blaze with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
Lincekum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blaze connects with a body shot that sends Lincekum's belly button to the back.
Lincekum lands a nice shot that snaps Blaze's head back. #T1#
Lincekum misses with a left hand
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lincekum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lincekum just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Lincekum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Lincekum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lincekum.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Lincekum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Lincekum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Blaze leaves Lincekum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lincekum misses with a double jab
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Lincekum dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Lincekum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lincekum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Lincekum throws out a powerful jab.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Lincekum avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaze.
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lincekum digs a good body shot into Blaze's ribs.
Lincekum takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Lincekum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lincekum throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze lands a right hook to the body.
Blaze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lincekum circles away quickly and effectively.
Lincekum throwing a counter right hand but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Lincekum throws a right hand that Blaze ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaze also avoids with ease.
Blaze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blaze.
Lincekum tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaze throws a jab when Lincekum was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaze. That's going to slow Lincekum down.
Lincekum throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
Lincekum throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lincekum thinking. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincekum scores with a body shot.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
As Lincekum backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Lincekum manages to avoid it all.
Blaze throws a hook but Lincekum blocks it.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lincekum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Lincekum was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lincekum throws a head kick that misses.
Lincekum throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincekum.
Blaze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lincekum counters with a nice body shot.
Lincekum throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lincekum loads up on a big right hand but Blaze slips the punch.
Lincekum connects with a body shot that sends Blaze's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Blaze.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
and Lincekum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Blaze misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze lands with a nice combination. Lincekum backs away looking to recover.
Lincekum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaze.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
Blaze connects with a body shot that sends Lincekum's belly button to the back.
Lincekum thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Lincekum avoids it with no problem.
Lincekum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Blaze's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lincekum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Blaze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blaze moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but Lincekum ducks down to avoid it.
Blaze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lincekum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincekum swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Lincekum lands a head shot.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Lincekum swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaze.
A jab from Lincekum misses.
Blaze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blaze duly obliges.
Lincekum throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lincekum throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lincekum thinking.
Lincekum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lincekum is looking to chop away at Blaze's legs.
Blaze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lincekum slips a straight right by Blaze.
Blaze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Lincekum throws a leg kick
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaze.
Lincekum with a jab.
Blaze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blaze misses with a jab to the body
and Blaze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze throws the left hand but Lincekum avoids the punch easily.
Blaze misses with a series of wild punches.
Lincekum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Blaze misses.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lincekum misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Lincekum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincekum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lincekum misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincekum looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lincekum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blaze misses with a looping right.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Lincekum connects with a body shot that sends Blaze's belly button to the back.
Blaze misses with an uppercut. Lincekum saw that one coming.
Lincekum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Santana Blaze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lincekum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blaze misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lincekum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Lincekum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blaze's hands.
Lincekum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincekum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Lincekum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blaze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lincekum eats them both and turns towards Blaze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Blaze moves away from the strike by Lincekum.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lincekum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaze throws out the jab.
Lincekum appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze with a hook.
Blaze 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.
Lincekum throws an overhand right that lands on Blaze's shoulder, as Blaze tries to avoid the shot.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
Blaze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lincekum's sensitive parts.
Lincekum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Blaze is rocked!
Lincekum misses the jab.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Lincekum avoids it with no problem.
Blaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Lincekum finish him?
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Blaze seems to have recovered his senses.
Blaze just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Lincekum misses its target.#T2#
Lincekum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Lincekum avoids it with no problem.
Lincekum throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lincekum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lincekum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Lincekum closes the distance and clinches.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lincekum keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blaze is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lincekum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blaze's efforts to push away.#T3#
Blaze working hard to break the clinch.
Blaze is looking to break free of the clinch but Lincekum has double underhooks.
Blaze wants to get back to striking at distance but Lincekum won't allow it.
Lincekum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.
Blaze being controlled against the cage.
Blaze wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blaze trying to control the position but instead, Lincekum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blaze into the cage.#BC2#
Blaze manages to break the clinch.
Lincekum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Lincekum misses with an uppercut.
Blaze connects with a nice looking jab.
Lincekum throws a big shot that misses.
Lincekum misses with a double jab
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincekum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincekum takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Lincekum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincekum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lincekum looks to clinch
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Blaze tries to move into range but Lincekum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santana Blaze.
I've got Blaze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

Our winner, Santana Blaze, 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.
Tim Lincekum was interviewed post fight and said 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

 

Event: PFC 46 Fresh Blood*     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Qwe throws a leg kick but Blaze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blaze lands the left hand.
Qwe wants to clinch up but Blaze keeps it at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Qwe blocks the leg kick.
Blaze swings for the body but Qwe moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blaze.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Qwe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blaze, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qwe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blaze.
Qwe throws a head punch that misses.
Blaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blaze taking a breather.
Qwe lands a right hand.
Blaze blocks a body shot from Qwe.
I was talking to Blaze's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blaze wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Qwe has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Qwe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Qwe has a couple of punches blocked by Blaze.
Blaze blocking some punches. #BC#
Blaze manages to break the clinch.
Blaze throws a right hand that Qwe ducks under and follows up with a left that Qwe also avoids with ease.
Qwe is looking to clinch.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Qwe throws out a loose jab but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Qwe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blaze scores with a hook to the body. Qwe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Qwe clinches.
Qwe working aggressively here.
Blaze blocks an uppercut.
Blaze misses with some punches.
Qwe lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaze backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze tries to circle away but Qwe has him pinned against the cage.
Qwe working aggressively here. #BC#
Blaze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qwe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qwe is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaze. Qwe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze sets himself, and Qwe steps forward looking for the clinch! Blaze avoids it this time.
Qwe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Qwe throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Qwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaze dips to his left and cracks Qwe with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Qwe misses its intended target.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Qwe clinches.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Qwe has him pressed against the cage.
Qwe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blaze's efforts to push away.#T3#
Qwe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Qwe lands a shoulder strike.
Blaze takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.
Blaze blocking some punches.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qwe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blaze's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qwe.
Blaze struggles to land a body shot inside as Qwe controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Qwe as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Blaze fails to land.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
Qwe swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze tries to circle away but Qwe has him pinned against the cage.
Qwe throws a head punch that misses.
Qwe throws a head punch that misses.
Qwe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Blaze's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Qwe lands with a short shot to the head.
Qwe has Blaze pressed against the cage, preventing Blaze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blaze tries to stall but Qwe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blaze tries to land knees in the clinch but Qwe avoids the damage to the body.
Qwe misses with some punches. #T4#
Blaze blocking some punches.
Qwe gets through Blaze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Blaze blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Qwe. #BC#
Blaze breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Qwe.
Qwe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.#CL2#
Qwe has managed to clinch. #BC#
Blaze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaze gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qwe.#CL2#
Qwe gets a clinch.
Blaze can't break the clinch.
Blaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blaze trying to control the position but instead, Qwe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blaze into the cage.
Blaze misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asd Qwe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santana Blaze'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.
#R2#
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Blaze got wobbled bad by a big combination! Qwe presses forward with punches and knees until Blaze stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Blaze closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asd Qwe!
After winning the bout, Asd Qwe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Santana Blaze spoke after the fight, saying ' '.

 

Event: PFC 40 Asskicken vs Brophy     
Date:   May 18, 2018
#R1#
Aldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Aldo has closed the distance and engaged Blaze in a clinch. #BC#
Blaze manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Aldo has Blaze up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Blaze breaks from the clinch.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aldo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blaze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aldo's sensitive parts.
Aldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Blaze misses with a wild body shot.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaze as he avoids it easily.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Aldo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blaze is trying to defend but Aldo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2##SUB2#
Aldo is looking for a kimura here.
Blaze moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo stopping the sweep attempt from Blaze.
Blaze is looking to stand up but Aldo isn't so interested in that idea.
Blaze has a closed guard, preventing Aldo from standing up. #T3#
Aldo stops Blaze from standing up.
Blaze keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully. #ES#
Blaze is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Aldo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Blaze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Aldo rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Aldo manages to pull guard.
Blaze wants to stand but Aldo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blaze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blaze wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Blaze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Blaze wants to get up but he can't break Aldo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Blaze wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Aldo's closed guard. He's half up but Aldo has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Aldo pivots and extends the arm, Blaze falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Aldo! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Aldo!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Aldo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Santana Blaze stepped up to the mic, saying ' '.

 

Event: PFC 35 Antonio vs Cranial     
Date:   Apr 27, 2018
#R1#
Bordignon Miyao throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Blaze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a body punch
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Bordignon Miyao tries a low kick but Blaze avoids it.
Bordignon Miyao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blaze has time to react.
Bordignon Miyao throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
Blaze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a hook
and Blaze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bordignon Miyao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blaze is fending him off so far but Bordignon Miyao persists. Nope, Blaze circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
Bordignon Miyao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Bordignon Miyao looks to clinch
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bordignon Miyao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bordignon Miyao lands with an overhand left.
We've been told by Blaze's head coaches at Big Price MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Bordignon Miyao has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blaze is trying to break free.#BC#
Blaze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bordignon Miyao throws an overhand right that lands on Blaze's shoulder, as Blaze tries to avoid the shot.
As Bordignon Miyao looks to move away, Blaze throws a big counter combo but Bordignon Miyao just gets out of the way.
Bordignon Miyao works the jab nicely.
Bordignon Miyao takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bordignon Miyao connects with a body shot.
Bordignon Miyao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Blaze misses with an uppercut
and Bordignon Miyao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bordignon Miyao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bordignon Miyao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bordignon Miyao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze takes one to the chin there.
Bordignon Miyao swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bordignon Miyao throws a right and a left that Blaze avoids nicely.
Bordignon Miyao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bordignon Miyao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bordignon Miyao circles away quickly and effectively.
Bordignon Miyao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Blaze thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Blaze misses.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a leg kick
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a body shot
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Blaze.
Bordignon Miyao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
Blaze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bordignon Miyao throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bordignon Miyao shoots and misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bordignon Miyao.
A shot to the body from Bordignon Miyao misses
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Blaze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Bordignon Miyao misses the shot to the body.
Blaze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bordignon Miyao throws out the jab.
Blaze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaze. Bordignon Miyao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bordignon Miyao throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bordignon Miyao throws out a loose jab but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bordignon Miyao fails to land the takedown.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao.
Blaze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bordignon Miyao throws out the jab.
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 Santana Blaze will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Bordignon Miyao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blaze doesn't seem phased though.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a hook.
Bordignon Miyao tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bordignon Miyao tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Blaze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Bordignon Miyao drives through and clinches with Blaze against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Bordignon Miyao is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao tries to work over Blaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Bordignon Miyao fails to land.
Blaze is trying to force a seperation but Bordignon Miyao has the dominant position.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blaze working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Blaze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bordignon Miyao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bordignon Miyao throws a combination that misses
and Bordignon Miyao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bordignon Miyao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blaze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a jab to the body
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bordignon Miyao.
As Bordignon Miyao backs away, Blaze returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blaze jabs Bordignon Miyao right on the nose. Bordignon Miyao blinks but takes it well.
Bordignon Miyao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Bordignon Miyao.
Blaze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bordignon Miyao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bordignon Miyao with a nice cross.
Bordignon Miyao swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range. #T2#
Bordignon Miyao throws a body shot but no joy.
Bordignon Miyao throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bordignon Miyao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bordignon Miyao jabs Blaze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bordignon Miyao tries to clinch
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blaze takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blaze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bordignon Miyao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bordignon Miyao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze moves forwards but Bordignon Miyao connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Bordignon Miyao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Bordignon Miyao clinches up with Blaze and pushes him back against the cage.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bordignon Miyao leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bordignon Miyao can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bordignon Miyao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaze lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bordignon Miyao.#BC#
Blaze breaks from the clinch.
Bordignon Miyao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a shot to the body
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bordignon Miyao throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Bordignon Miyao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.
Bordignon Miyao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blaze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blaze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bordignon Miyao on the side of the head.
Blaze lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bordignon Miyao tries for a takedown but Blaze circles away easily
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao.
Blaze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bordignon Miyao.
Blaze defending well as Bordignon Miyao loads up on a big left hand.
Bordignon Miyao swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bordignon Miyao.#CL2#
Bordignon Miyao has managed to clinch.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Bordignon Miyao has him pressed against the cage.
Blaze tries to break the clinch but Bordignon Miyao is controlling the position. #BC#
Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bordignon Miyao swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Jab by Bordignon Miyao.
Blaze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bordignon Miyao throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
A big left from Bordignon Miyao misses.
Bordignon Miyao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a wild body shot.
Blaze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bordignon Miyao.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bordignon Miyao throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao lands a right hook to the body.
Blaze digs a good hook to Bordignon Miyao's body.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a body shot
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Bordignon Miyao lands a glancing blow to the side of Blaze's head.
Bordignon Miyao throws a one two combo. #T2#
Bordignon Miyao throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bordignon Miyao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaze pinned against the cage. Blaze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Blaze misses its target.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bordignon Miyao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Blaze.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Bordignon Miyao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaze.
Blaze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bordignon Miyao.#T3#
Bordignon Miyao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a left to the body.
Bordignon Miyao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bordignon Miyao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Bordignon Miyao avoids them all with ease.
Bordignon Miyao throws an overhand right that lands on Blaze's shoulder, as Blaze tries to avoid the shot.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a looping left.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a jab to the body
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Bordignon Miyao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bordignon Miyao scores with a sloppy right hand. Blaze should have avoided that one. #T4#
Blaze avoids the body shot from Bordignon Miyao.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bordignon Miyao.
Blaze throws a big counter combination but Bordignon Miyao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bordignon Miyao scores with a nice strike.
Blaze fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bordignon Miyao is out of range.
Bordignon Miyao throws out a counter right but Blaze avoids it with no problem.
Bordignon Miyao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bordignon Miyao just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBlaze.
Bordignon Miyao fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bordignon Miyao. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Bordignon Miyao looks to move away, Blaze throws a big counter combo but Bordignon Miyao just gets out of the way.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a wild body shot.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Santana Blaze.
I think Blaze 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Santana Blaze!

Our winner, Santana Blaze, 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.

 

Event: PFC 30 Chavez vs Jorma     
Date:   Apr 06, 2018
#R1#
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
As Rram looks to move away, Blaze throws a big counter combo but Rram just gets out of the way.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze with a nice cross.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Rram has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
Blaze misses the shot to the body.
Rram cracks a nice hook into Blaze's ribs.
Rram misses with a combination
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
Blaze digs a good hook to Rram's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaze. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram throws a series of punches but Blaze avoids them all with ease.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
Blaze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blaze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rram doesn't seem bothered though.
Rram misses with an uppercut.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Blaze connects with a body shot.
Rram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab by Blaze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Blaze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaze getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Rram throws a series of punches but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze tried to counter with a leg kick but Rram avoided it.
Blaze lands the left hand.
Blaze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rram! But no joy.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram moves forwards but Blaze connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Rram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Blaze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rram slips a jab from Blaze.
Rram moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Blaze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blaze.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blaze, as that shot connected.
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination.
Blaze is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rrams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blaze momentarily.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Rram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaze.
A bone on bone clash there as Rram blocks the leg kick.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaze.
Rram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blaze on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Rram misses with a straight right.
Rram with a jab.
Blaze is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram stalks Blaze and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blaze's face. Blaze staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!
Rram looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
Blaze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Blaze misses its target.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
Blaze jabs Rram to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Blaze.
Blaze avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Rram looks to move away, Blaze throws a big counter combo but Rram just gets out of the way.
Rram throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rram scores with a one two! Blaze had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Rram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram lands with an uppercut that bounces Blaze off the cage and back into range.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Rram throws a right hand that Blaze ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaze also avoids with ease.
Jab from Rram.
Rram looks to throw the jab but Blaze is out of range.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
Blaze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Blaze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
Blaze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze dodges the punch combination from Rram.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rram throws a series of punches but Blaze avoids them all with ease.
Rram throws a sloppy body shot
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Blaze lands a slapping body shot.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A jab from Blaze finds it's way through Rram's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Rram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Rram.
Blaze takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blaze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rram misses with a hook
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze throws an overhand right that lands on Rram's shoulder, as Rram tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blaze scores with a nice right hand.
Rram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze lands with a straight right. Rram didn't see that one coming.
Blaze throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
Rram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Blaze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Blaze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaze scores with a nice head shot.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Blaze misses the jab.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Rram slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Rram.
Rram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T4#
Blaze scores with a jab to the body.
Blaze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
Blaze throws a right and a left that Rram avoids nicely.
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but Rram ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Rram takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blaze looks to throw the jab but Rram is out of range.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaze throws a chopping leg kick but Rram manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blaze counters with a left and a right that stings Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Rram throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Blaze scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Rram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blaze is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaze.
Rram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rram misses with a combination
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Blaze moves away from the strike by Rram.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rram thuds his right hand into Blaze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rram swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Rram backing up. Rram nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
Blaze slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Blaze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blaze takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Blaze takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Rram misses with the combination.
Blaze with a nice cross.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blaze doesn't seem bothered though.
Blaze misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Blaze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab from Rram.
Blaze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaze.
Rram misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rram.
Blaze moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram throws a series of punches but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rram cracks Blaze with a good jab.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Blaze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blaze cracks Rram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaze.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram slips a jab from Blaze.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaze.
Some wild striking there from Rram. #T4#
Blaze avoids the body shot from Rram.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaze.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rram looks to land a combination but Blaze avoids it well.
Blaze cracks a nice hook into Rram's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blaze.
Blaze thows a leg kick but Rram checks it
and Rram counters with a straight right hand.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Santana Blaze.
Well Blaze has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: PFC 19 Neil vs Aldo     
Date:   Feb 23, 2018
#R1#
Blaze missing with a left hand there. Lincekum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lincekum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Lincekum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blaze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Lincekum throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Lincekum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lincekum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze dodges the punch combination from Lincekum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincekum.
Blaze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lincekum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Blaze blocks a jab.
Lincekum misses with a wild combination.
Blaze has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Lincekum misses the jab.
Blaze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lincekum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lincekum jabs Blaze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blaze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincekum tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaze misses the target.
Blaze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lincekum misses with a straight right. #T2#
Blaze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lincekum momentarily.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
Blaze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lincekum to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Lincekum avoids them all with ease.
Lincekum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lincekum misses with a two punch combination.
Lincekum shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lincekum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lincekum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lincekum misses with a hook to the body
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Lincekum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lincekum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaze throws a body punch but Lincekum moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Blaze throws a jab when Lincekum was well out of range.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Lincekum throws a solid leg kick but Blaze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lincekum.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lincekum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lincekum misses with a hook to the body
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Blaze. Beautiful body shot.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blaze moves out of range as Lincekum strikes.
Lincekum drops his hands momentarily and Blaze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Lincekum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blaze counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blaze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincekum throws out the jab.
Lincekum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Lincekum will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Blaze - just one landing.
Blaze looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
Lincekum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blaze with a body shot.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincekum.
Lincekum moves forwards but Blaze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Blaze lands.
Blaze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blaze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lincekum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Blaze misses
and Lincekum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lincekum lands a head shot.
Blaze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lincekum.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Blaze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lincekum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lincekum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lincekum misses with a body punch
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Lincekum misses with a double jab.
As Lincekum looks to move away, Blaze throws a big counter combo but Lincekum just gets out of the way.
Lincekum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lincekum misses the jab.
Lincekum slips a straight right by Blaze.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum scores with a body shot.
Lincekum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Blaze lands a right hook to the body.
Lincekum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lincekum scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lincekum cracks Blaze with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lincekum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum 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.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze cracks Lincekum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lincekum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lincekum throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
It looked like Blaze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lincekum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blaze. Blaze circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lincekum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum cracks Blaze with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Lincekum misses. #T3#
Blaze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaze.
The crowd cheers as Blaze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lincekum doesn't seem phased though.
Lincekum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Blaze misses with a double jab
and Lincekum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Blaze slips a straight right by Lincekum.
Blaze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lincekum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaze. Blaze obviously looking to wear him down.
Blaze misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaze defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Lincekum misses with a hook.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Lincekum misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Lincekum.
Blaze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice combination there by Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaze misses the target.
Lincekum connects with a body shot.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Lincekum avoids them all with ease.
Blaze throws out a powerful jab.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Blaze blocks a leg kick.
A left lands for Lincekum.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincekum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lincekum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Santana Blaze will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.
Lincekum looks to throw the jab but Blaze is out of range.
Blaze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaze walks into a straight right hand from Lincekum.
Blaze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincekum manages to avoid it.
Lincekum throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lincekum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Blaze just misses with a punch to the body.
Tim Lincekum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lincekum.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lincekum, right into the meat.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lincekum unleashes a big counter combination but Blaze bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Blaze avoids the body shot from Lincekum.
Blaze connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lincekum. Lincekum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blaze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lincekum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lincekum digs a good body shot into Blaze's ribs.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blaze is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lincekum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Lincekum throws a right hand that misses
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Lincekum avoids them all with ease.
Blaze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaze throws a low kick but Lincekum avoids it.
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!
Blaze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lincekum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lincekum! But no joy.#T2#
Lincekum misses with a wild combination.
Blaze throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaze throws a leg kick but Lincekum moved away.
Some wild striking there from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lincekum misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Blaze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lincekum on the side of the head.
Lincekum fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lincekum walks into a stiff left hand from Blaze.#T3#
Blaze throws a right and a left that Lincekum avoids nicely.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Lincekum is looking for the big counter here.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
A good leg kick by Blaze.
Lincekum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blaze throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lincekum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum digs a good hook to Blaze's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Lincekum. That snapped Blaze's head back.
Blaze takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lincekum missing with a left hand there. Blaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lincekum throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Lincekum misses with a right hand
and Lincekum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincekum throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Lincekum counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Lincekum.
Blaze ducks right into an uppercut from Lincekum.
Lincekum misses the shot to the body.
Lincekum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaze misses the target.
Lincekum fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Blaze.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Lincekum.
Well Lincekum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tim Lincekum!

Tim Lincekum really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dauntless logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Santana Blaze had this to say: ' '.

 

Event: PFC 10 Tournament Finals     
Date:   Jan 19, 2018
#R1#
Blaze scores with a hook.
Nordskov throws a leg kick
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blaze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blaze is able to avoid easily.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Nordskov finds it's way through Blaze's defenses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nordskov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Blaze off balance momentarily.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Blaze takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Nordskov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Blaze blocks it.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov has Blaze pressed against the cage, preventing Blaze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Blaze breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov is looking to score with low kicks.
Blaze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Nordskov.
Nordskov looks to clinch
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Nordskov swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Nordskov will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Nordskov doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
Blaze appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Nordskov lands with a shot to the body.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
Blaze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blaze digs a good hook to Nordskov's body.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Nordskov.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
Nordskov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blaze on the side of the head.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blaze takes a step back to recover.
Blaze lands a nice hook to Nordskov's body. Nordskov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Nordskov takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
Blaze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Blaze saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Blaze misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nordskov looks to throw a body kick
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Nordskov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Blaze throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blaze avoids a kick to the body.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Nordskov avoids it well.
Nordskov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Blaze checks a leg kick.
Blaze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov misses with a body punch
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Nordskov misses with a hook
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Blaze slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaze.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaze.
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Blaze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nordskov.
Blaze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blaze's calf.
Blaze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov moves out of range as Blaze strikes.#T1#
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Nordskov clinches up against the cage.
Nordskov tries to work over Blaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaze wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blaze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blaze wants to get back to striking at distance but Nordskov won't allow it.
Blaze working hard to break the clinch.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov works on Blaze's body with a couple of short punches.
Blaze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov. #ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!
Good body shot from Nordskov.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nordskov prevents Blaze from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Nordskov tries a body shot but Blaze blocks it.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze can't break the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze tries to break the clinch but Nordskov is controlling the position.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blaze.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Nordskov.
Blaze tries to circle away but Nordskov has him pinned against the cage.
Nordskov pushes Blaze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blaze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaze goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Blaze breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Nordskov clinches up with Blaze and pushes him back against the cage.
Blaze is trying to push Nordskov away but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaze.
Nordskov pushes Blaze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaze is trying to break free.#T3#
Nordskov cracks Blaze with a nice body shot.
Blaze can't break the clinch.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazes head.
Nordskov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Blaze to his knees! Nordskov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mads Nordskov!
After the big win, Mads Nordskov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Santana Blaze had this to say: ' '.

 

Event: PFC 3 Tournament showcase     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Blaze stuffs the takedown attempt from Taranin. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blaze missing with a left hand there. Taranin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taranin.
Taranin throws a hook but Blaze blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Blaze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taranin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin won't allow Blaze to sweep him here.
Blaze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taranin.
Taranin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blaze trying to keep a closed guard but Taranin is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Blaze has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Taranin distracts Blaze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blaze controls Taranin momentarily but Taranin frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blaze working a defensive guard here.
Blaze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin postures up in Blaze's guard and throws a big left but Blaze blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaze has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taranin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Taranin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Taranin throwing strikes from guard but Blaze blocks nicely.
Taranin working some strikes from top position.
Taranin won't allow Blaze to sweep him here.
Taranin 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.
Blaze keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Blaze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blaze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranin is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blaze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Taranin eats them both and turns towards Blaze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Taranin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taranin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blaze defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Segey Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranin lands a glancing blow to the side of Blaze's head.
Blaze walks into a stiff left hand from Taranin.#T4#
Taranin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taranin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaze.
Blaze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taranin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taranin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but Taranin ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin misses with a takedown
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Blaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santana Blaze will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A left lands for Blaze.
Blaze misses with a looping right.
Taranin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaze.
Taranin feinted with a counter takedown.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaze as he avoids it easily.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Taranin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Taranin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blaze to the mat! Blaze manages to get full guard.
Taranin throwing strikes from guard but Blaze blocks nicely.
Taranin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blaze can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blaze wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin postures up.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaze has wrist control.#T1#
Taranin postures up in Blaze's guard and throws a big left but Blaze blocks it.
Taranin working some strikes from top position.
Blaze wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Blaze 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.
Blaze working a defensive guard here.
Taranin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taranin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taranin won't allow Blaze to sweep him here.
Blaze keeps trying to improve his position.
Blaze being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Taranin drops back looking for a leg! Blaze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blaze manages to kick Taranin off! Taranin jumps back into Blaze's guard.
Blaze wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaze has wrist control.
Taranin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taranin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taranin connects with a couple of short punches.
Taranin won't allow Blaze to get back to his feet.
Blaze wants to sweep here but Taranin controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Taranin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Segey Taranin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taranin connects with a couple of short punches.
Blaze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blaze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blaze working a defensive guard here.
Taranin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taranin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blaze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Taranin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Taranin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Taranin will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
No luck for Taranin with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taranin or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaze, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Segey Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze misses with a body shot.
Taranin throws a combination that misses
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaze misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Santana Blaze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Taranin misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
Taranin throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taranin shoots and misses
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Taranin shoots in for a double leg but Blaze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Taranin attempts a counter takedown but Blaze avoids it well and moves away.
Taranin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaze doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze connects with a right hand. Taranin shakes it off.
Taranin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taranin looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
Blaze throws a counter combo.#T1#
Taranin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaze circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Segey Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranin ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blaze but Blaze pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Taranin avoids it well.
Taranin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taranin connects with a jab.
Taranin shoots and misses
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taranin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Taranin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Segey Taranin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blaze works over Taranin's head and body with a nice combination.
A good leg kick by Blaze.
Blaze scores with a one two! Taranin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze misses the jab.
Taranin tries to counter with a takedown but Blaze is quick to defend against it.
Taranin throws a series of punches but Blaze avoids them all with ease.
As Taranin backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Taranin manages to avoid it all.
Taranin misses with a takedown
and Taranin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Taranin misses its intended target. #T3#
Blaze lands a nice looking body shot.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaze lands a glancing blow to the side of Taranin's head.
Taranin walks into a straight right hand from Blaze.
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taranin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taranin tries to counter with a takedown but Blaze is quick to defend against it.
Taranin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Taranin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaze's waist but Blaze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taranin off to one side.
Taranin misses with a left hand
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Taranin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Blaze finds it's way through Taranin's defenses.
Blaze misses with a straight left.
Taranin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Taranin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taranin with a poor takedown
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blaze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blaze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

Our winner, Santana Blaze, 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.

 

Event: Pulse 98 - Driver vs McGuire     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1##TD#
Breznhev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blaze did well to prevent Breznhev getting side control.
Blaze has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hard Knocks Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blaze gets full guard.
Blaze being controlled here, momentarily.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
Breznhev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blaze trying to control the position.
Blaze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breznhev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Blaze pushes Breznhev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Blaze misses with a hook. Breznhev ducked under it nicely.
Breznhev attempts a counter takedown but Blaze avoids it well and moves away.
Breznhev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Breznhev misses its intended target.
As Breznhev backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Breznhev manages to avoid it all.
Breznhev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blaze avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Breznhev scores with a sloppy right hand. Blaze should have avoided that one.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Breznhev avoids it well.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blaze wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blaze sprawls well. Blaze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Breznhev gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaze! But no joy.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Breznhev throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Breznhev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
Blaze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Breznhev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Breznhev throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Breznhev has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Breznhev fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Breznhev under the eye.
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!#TD#
Breznhev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Blaze is looking to regain half guard here but Breznhev keeps moving and retains side control.
Breznhev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Breznhev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blaze is trying to control Breznhev's posture but Breznhev avoids it.
Blaze is trying to improve his position.
Blaze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Breznhev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blaze is refusing to be controlled, as Breznhev sits in half guard.
Breznhev winds up and cracks Blaze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blaze regains full guard. Nicely done.
Breznhev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Breznhev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Breznhev trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Blaze is keeping the position.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blaze.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Breznhev misses with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Breznhev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Breznhev.
Blaze is looking for the big counter here.
Breznhev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze slips under a jab from Breznhev.
Breznhev misses with a right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Breznhev misses with a takedown attempt - Blaze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze stalks Breznhev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Breznhev's face. Breznhev staggers backwards, shaken.
Breznhev shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Breznhev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Breznhev avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Breznhev throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Breznhev misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Breznhev misses with a takedown attempt - Blaze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blaze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breznhev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blaze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Breznhev somewhat.
Breznhev misses with a body shot.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breznhev.
Breznhev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Breznhev shoots for a takedown but Blaze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Breznhev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Breznhev fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breznhev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Breznhev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaze swivels and escapes.
Breznhev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Breznhev shoots in for a double leg but Blaze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Breznhev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blaze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Breznhev somewhat.#T3#
Blaze scores with a jab. Breznhev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Breznhev looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
Breznhev shoots for a double leg takedown but Blaze sprawls well. He's pushed Breznhev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice shot lands for Blaze.
Breznhev fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breznhev dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Blaze leaves Breznhev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Breznhev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Breznhev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze lands with a nice body punch.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Breznhev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze 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.
Blaze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breznhev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Breznhev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Breznhev looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Breznhev on that attempt.
Breznhev takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
As Breznhev backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Breznhev manages to avoid it all.
Breznhev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blaze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Breznhev with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Breznhev shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Breznhev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Breznhev shoots in but Blaze avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Breznhev has his takedown stuffed
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Breznhev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Breznhev lands in his opponent's guard.
Breznhev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze wants to sweep but no luck.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
Breznhev won't allow Blaze to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Blaze wants to stand up but Breznhev is controlling him.
Blaze keeping full guard, as Breznhev tries to pass.
Breznhev preventing the sweep.
Blaze is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Blaze as Breznhev shoots in.
Breznhev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Breznhev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Breznhev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze thumps Breznhev with a low kick.
Breznhev shoots in for a double leg but Blaze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Breznhev shoots in and drives through. Blaze sprawls well.
Aleks Breznhev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breznhev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Blaze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaze.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Breznhev.
Blaze stalks Breznhev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Breznhev's face. Breznhev staggers backwards, shaken.
Blaze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Breznhev avoids the body shot from Blaze.
Blaze scores with a one two! Breznhev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Breznhev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blaze!
Blaze is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Breznhev is controlling him well.#T3#
Blaze is trying to control Breznhev's posture but Breznhev avoids it.
Blaze manages to get back to half guard.
Blaze is trying to control but can't.
Breznhev is keen to just control but Blaze is a slippery customer.
Blaze is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Breznhev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aleks Breznhev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze is trying to stand up here but Breznhev is controlling him well.
Breznhev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blaze defending well though.
Blaze looks like he's trying to stand up.
Breznhev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blaze is trying to stand. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Breznhev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blaze defending well though.
Blaze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Breznhev.
Breznhev not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Breznhev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blaze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Blaze as he connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Breznhev.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Breznhev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blaze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

Santana Blaze decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Pulse 93 - Driver vs Tszyu     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gravano lands with a nice combination. Blaze backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.
Gravano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gravano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Blaze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blaze feints a jab promting Gravano to slip. Blaze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gravano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blaze cracks Gravano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blaze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blaze with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravano drops his hands momentarily and Blaze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Gravano is predictable there
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination. #KD2#
Gravano lands a big head kick that sends Blaze tumbling to the mat! Gravano takes a step backwards and waves Blaze back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!
Gravano throws a nice looking combination but Blaze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice cross by Blaze.
A lazy body kick from Gravano
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Gravano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Blaze misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Gravano instigates a clinch. #BC#
Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sammy Gravano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gravano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Blaze lands with a shot to the body.
Gravano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
Gravano walks into a straight right hand from Blaze.
Gravano tries to work over Blaze's front leg with a kick but Blaze checks it.
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gravano unleashes a big counter combination but Blaze bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gravano feints and then cracks Blaze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blaze down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravano. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gravano wants to clinch but Blaze slips to the side
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Gravano moves in looking to clinch but Blaze pushes him off.
Blaze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blaze stuns Gravano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blaze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravano.
Gravano tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Blaze counter with a right hand. #T2#
Blaze connects with an inside leg kick.
Gravano closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Gravano misses with a hook.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Gravano avoids them all with ease.
Gravano looks to clinch
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze moves out of range as Gravano throws a body kick.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Gravano gets a clinch.
Blaze keeps control of Gravano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Blaze breaks the clinch.
Blaze lands a jab.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Gravano.
Blaze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaze.
Blaze has a takedown stuffed.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gravano misses with a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravano throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blaze is defended easily by Gravano.#CL2#
Gravano rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Blaze drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gravano pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santana Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gravano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Blaze gets tackled into the cage by Gravano. Gravano maintains the clinch. #BC#
Blaze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Blaze tests Gravano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gravano tries to clinch
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gravano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gravano tries to clinch but Blaze is having none of it.
Gravano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaze.
Gravano tries to clinch but Blaze moves away
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santana Blaze's cut.
That's time! Blaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blaze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gravano on the side of the head.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gravano on the side of the head.
Donk. Blaze catches Gravano right on the button with a cross.
A lazy left from Blaze finds it's target.
Blaze closes the distance and clinches up with Gravano, looking for a takedown. Blaze pushes Gravano against the cage but Gravano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gravano throws a push kick but Blaze slaps the foot to one side.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gravano but Gravano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano misses with a wild combination.
A leg kick checked by Blaze.
Gravano throws a series of punches but Blaze moves out of range.
Gravano takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Gravano tries to clinch up but Blaze circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Blaze coming out on top.
Blaze scores with the left hand. Gravano knows he should have avoided that one.
Gravano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Gravano darts in trying to clinch
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gravano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gravano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze scores with a hook.
Blaze works the jab nicely.
A head kick by Gravano misses
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Blaze.#T2#
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blaze.
Blaze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blaze swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravano.
Gravano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blaze lands a jab to the nose.
Gravano misses with a head kick.
Blaze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gravano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blaze!
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaze fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santana Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Gravano stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Gravano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blaze to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blaze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gravano is keeping the position for now.
Blaze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blaze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Gravano uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gravano fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaze misses the target.
Gravano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gravano stuffs the takedown attempt from Blaze. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Blaze clobbers Gravano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gravano looks to clinch
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravano can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravano is looking to clinch.
Blaze slips a jab from Gravano.
Gravano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gravano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaze cracks Gravano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gravano tries to clinch up.
Gravano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gravano moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Gravano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaze lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Santana Blaze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gravano misses with a hook to the body
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Gravano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses.
Gravano is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
Gravano throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blaze lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze slips a jab and a cross from Gravano.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Gravano throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gravano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gravano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gravano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination.
Blaze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gravano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaze scores with a nice strike.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gravano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blaze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blaze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Blaze does it's job there.
Blaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gravano.
Sammy Gravano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blaze with a jab.
Blaze throws a combination. Gravano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Blaze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gravano tries to clinch up.
Gravano throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Gravano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gravano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Gravano wants to counter with a clinch but Blaze pushes him away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaze.
Gravano tries a head kick but it misses.
Gravano misses with a combination
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gravano throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Gravano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze looks to land a combination. Gravano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blaze scores with a jab. Gravano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A cross from Blaze lands.
Blaze lands a slapping body shot.
Blaze scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gravano misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze thuds a left hand into Gravano's body.
Blaze throws a right and a left that Gravano avoids nicely.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Blaze.
Gravano is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blaze checks the leg kick nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

Santana Blaze decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Pulse 87 - Kromog vs Driver II     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Dier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dier misses with a straight right.
Dier misses with a jab to the body
and Blaze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dier circles away quickly and effectively.
Dier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sol Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dier.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
Dier throws a sloppy body shot
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dier swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
No joy there for Dier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blaze cracks Dier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Dier misses
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dier misses with a looping left.
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!
The crowd cheers as Dier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blaze doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.
Dier misses with a wild body shot.
Dier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Dier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blaze counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Blaze catches Dier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blaze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dier. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dier. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blaze rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2#
Dier drops Blaze with a right and a left! Dier comes rushing in but Blaze regains his composure and manages to keep Dier in guard. #ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!
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!
Dier postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Blaze covers up, he's hurt! Dier keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dier and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dier can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Dier!
The defeated Santana Blaze had this to say: ' '.

 

Event: PFN - 5 - Contender     
Date:   Jul 19, 2017
#R1#
Pocc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pocc is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pocc fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pocc with a body shot.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown but Blaze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tusing Pocc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze throws a good cross that connects.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaze slaps away a takedown attempt from Pocc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blaze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pocc with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pocc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blaze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blaze wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pocc.
Blaze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pocc at a distance.
Blaze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pocc under the eye.
Pocc walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pocc with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Pocc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaze swivels and escapes.
Blaze feints a jab promting Pocc to slip. Blaze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pocc slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pocc shoots and misses
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Pocc is breathing heavily.
Pocc has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Blaze does it's job there.
Blaze throws a one two combo.
Pocc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze scores with a punch to the head.
Pocc takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blaze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pocc on the side of the head.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pocc goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
Pocc has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Pocc has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blaze 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.
Pocc tries to clinch
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Tusing Pocc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Blaze. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Blaze finds it's way through Pocc's defenses.
Blaze slaps away a takedown attempt from Pocc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blaze leaves Pocc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pocc goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
Pocc shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaze tries to sprawl out of it but Pocc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pocc moves forwards but Blaze connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Pocc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaze circles away.
Blaze is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pocc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blaze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pocc.
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blaze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pocc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
Pocc takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pocc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Pocc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaze is looking for the big counter here.
Blaze looks to land a combination. Pocc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blaze wants it to stay on the feet.
Blaze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pocc on the side of the head.
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination.
Pocc has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Pocc will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pocc tries for a takedown but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blaze scores with a body shot.
Blaze lands a two punch combo.
Pocc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaze lands with a good body shot.
Blaze lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pocc with a poor takedown
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Blaze. Beautiful body shot.
Pocc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blaze.
Blaze lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pocc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blaze finds it's way round the side to connect with Pocc's head.
Pocc with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pocc with a poor takedown
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
Blaze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blaze duly obliges.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown but Blaze shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tusing Pocc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze connects with a leg kick. Pocc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blaze scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Pocc is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze stalks Pocc and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pocc's face. Pocc staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Pocc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pocc seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Blaze shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Pocc is backing up but Blaze catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Pocc covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Blaze Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santana Blaze!
Santana Blaze thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFN - 4 - Rolling Thunder     
Date:   Jul 05, 2017
#R1#
Blaze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Danga de danga de dang - Blaze scores with a four punch combination!
Toshiyuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a nice body shot.
Blaze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toshiyuki on the side of the head.
Toshiyuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Toshiyuki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Toshiyuki shoots for a takedown but Blaze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blaze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Toshiyuki misses with a low kick.
Toshiyuki shoots in and drives through. Blaze sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanishi Toshiyuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toshiyuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toshiyuki thinks about countering with a body kick.
Toshiyuki stuns Blaze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Toshiyuki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaze misses with a right hand
and Toshiyuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toshiyuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Toshiyuki as he checks the leg kick.
Blaze lands a really nice looking cross but Toshiyuki seems unphased.
A head kick by Toshiyuki misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze throws an overhand right that lands on Toshiyuki's shoulder, as Toshiyuki tries to avoid the shot.
Toshiyuki misses with a combination
and Toshiyuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze lands a jab to the nose.
Blaze has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Blaze connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Toshiyuki misses.
Toshiyuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but Blaze moves away
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toshiyuki's head.
Toshiyuki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut there from Blaze.
Blaze throws a lazy uppercut
and Toshiyuki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toshiyuki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Toshiyuki is rocked!
Toshiyuki misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
A cross from Blaze lands.
Toshiyuki misses with a takedown
and Blaze counters with a left to the body.
A nice combination there by Blaze.
Blaze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blaze 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.
Blaze scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Blaze.
Toshiyuki swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toshiyuki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blaze. #T4#
Toshiyuki throws a body kick that misses
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Toshiyuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toshiyuki throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a leg kick.
Blaze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Toshiyuki seems to have got his legs back now.
Toshiyuki scores with a three punch combo!
Blaze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanishi Toshiyuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blaze scores with a head kick. Toshiyuki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blaze fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Blaze jabs Toshiyuki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Blaze throws a one two combo.
Blaze cracks Toshiyuki with an open hand slap.
Blaze throws an overhand right that lands on Toshiyuki's shoulder, as Toshiyuki tries to avoid the shot.
Blaze misses the jab.
Toshiyuki tries to move into range but Blaze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Toshiyuki drives through and clinches with Blaze against the cage.
Toshiyuki keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toshiyuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toshiyuki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Blaze breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaze. Toshiyuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toshiyuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toshiyuki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Toshiyuki misses with a head kick.
Blaze feints a counter leg kick.
Blaze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Blaze's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blaze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch up.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Blaze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blaze stalks Toshiyuki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Toshiyuki's face. Toshiyuki staggers backwards, shaken.
Blaze takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaze.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toshiyuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toshiyuki fails to land with a series of punches.
That kick from Blaze tenderised Toshiyuki's leg. Toshiyuki is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaze.
Toshiyuki missing with a left hand there. Blaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Toshiyuki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Toshiyuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaze.
Toshiyuki ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.
Toshiyuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toshiyuki misses with a looping right.
Toshiyuki takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Toshiyuki looks to clinch
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toshiyuki throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toshiyuki falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshiyuki lands a glancing blow to the side of Blaze's head.
Toshiyuki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Toshiyuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze misses with a straight left.
Toshiyuki misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blaze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Toshiyuki misses with the body kick
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanishi Toshiyuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toshiyuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toshiyuki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blaze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Toshiyuki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toshiyuki wants to land a leg kick but Blaze is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Blaze misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaze.
Toshiyuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.
Toshiyuki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Toshiyuki tries to move into range but Blaze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blaze scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Toshiyuki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Blaze does it's job there.
Toshiyuki throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Toshiyuki looks to clinch
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshiyuki throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
Toshiyuki throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze lands a jab.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Toshiyuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaze tries to sprawl out of it but Toshiyuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Toshiyuki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Toshiyuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Blaze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toshiyuki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blaze thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Toshiyuki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blaze manages to circle out of the way.
Blaze lands a nice looking body shot.
Blaze connects with a solid leg kick.
Toshiyuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Toshiyuki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Toshiyuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toshiyuki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toshiyuki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Toshiyuki throws a right and a left that Blaze avoids nicely.
Toshiyuki scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Blaze throws a hook to the side of Toshiyuki's head but Toshiyuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaze misses with a straight left.
Toshiyuki doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch there but Blaze circles away.
Blaze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blaze scores with a decent looking hook.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blaze scores with a one two! Toshiyuki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blaze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Toshiyuki back to the cage. Blaze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A lazy body kick from Toshiyuki
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze works the jab nicely.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toshiyuki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Toshiyuki throws a head kick that Blaze semi-blocks.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blaze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaze.
Blaze looks to land a right hand but Toshiyuki moved out of range.
Toshiyuki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Toshiyuki is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
Toshiyuki misses with a head kick.
As Toshiyuki backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Toshiyuki manages to avoid it all.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki throws a low kick but Blaze avoids it.
Blaze throws a counter combo.
Toshiyuki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanishi Toshiyuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaze. That's going to slow Toshiyuki down.
Toshiyuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toshiyuki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blaze takes a step back to recover.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toshiyuki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Toshiyuki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Toshiyuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blaze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toshiyuki doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blaze tries to bum rush Toshiyuki with a series of wild strikes but Toshiyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toshiyuki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blaze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

Santana Blaze seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Tanishi Toshiyuki had this to say: 'Fuck u!'.

 

Event: PFN - 2 - The Second Round     
Date:   Jun 07, 2017
#R1#
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Putin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Putin throws a right hand that Blaze ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaze also avoids with ease.
Blaze throws a counter combo.
Putin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Putin looks to land a combination but Blaze avoids it well.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blaze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Putin throws a lazy body kick
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Putin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Putin.
Putin is looking for a counter combo.
Putin misses with a double jab.
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!
Blaze blocks a low kick nicely.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Putin has time to react.
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaze lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Putin throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Putin throws a head kick that Blaze semi-blocks.
Blaze tries to land a leg kick but Putin saw it coming and moves away.
Blaze feints and then cracks Putin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Putin down.
Putin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Putin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Putin misses with a kick to the body
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Putin throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Blaze misses.
As Blaze tries to get set, Putin tries to push him back and clinch up but Blaze manages to avoid the attempt.
Putin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Putin tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Putin.
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Putin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Putin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
A combination from Putin does no damage.
Blaze lands a two punch combo.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaze is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Putin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Putin throws a series of punches but Blaze moves out of range.
Putin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Putin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Putin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Putin. That's going to slow Blaze down.
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin feints a jab promting Blaze to slip. Putin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blaze slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Putin throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze fails to land with a series of punches.
Dmitry Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
A low kick from Putin misses
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Putin thows a leg kick but Blaze checks it
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Putin back to the cage. Blaze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Putin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Putin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blaze's sensitive parts.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Blaze does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Putin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Putin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Putin feinted with a counter takedown.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Putin.
Blaze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Putin. Putin obviously looking to wear him down.
Putin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Blaze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Putin eats them both and turns towards Blaze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Putin throws a leg kick
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Putin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaze counters with a left and a right that stings Putin.
Putin misses with a series of wild punches.
Putin throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin misses with a series of wild punches.
Putin is looking to chop away at Blaze's legs.
Putin throws a right and a left that Blaze avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Putin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putin checks a leg kick nicely.
Putin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blaze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Putin scores with a head kick. Blaze tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blaze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Putin.
Putin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Putin throws a series of strikes that have Blaze backpedaling.
Blaze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Putin looks to throw a body kick
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Putin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Putin will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Putin.
Putin throws a head kick that misses
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Putin throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
As Putin backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Putin manages to avoid it all.
Dmitry Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Putin tries to land a body kick
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Putin backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Putin manages to avoid it all.
Putin misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Putin throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Putin misses with a combination
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Putin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Putin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Putin.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Putin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Putin misses with a combination
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Putin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Putin misses with a low kick as Blaze jumps back.
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze lands a jab to the head.
Blaze scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Blaze off balance momentarily.
Blaze looks to land a combination. Putin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Blaze cracks Putin with an open hand slap.
Putin throws a chopping leg kick but Blaze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Putin throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blaze throws a right and a left that Putin avoids nicely.
Putin throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A good leg kick by Blaze.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Blaze throws a series of strikes that have Putin backpedaling.
Blaze avoids the head kick by Putin. #T3#
Putin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Putin throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Putin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Putin misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin misses with a leg kick
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
Putin throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Putin throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze counters with a straight that turns Putin's legs to rubber! Blaze pushes forward with more strikes and Putin goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santana Blaze!
Santana Blaze decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Pulse 72 - Tszyu vs Chonan     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Breznhev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaze.
Breznhev goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blaze sprawls well. Blaze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Breznhev gets slowly back to his feet.
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Breznhev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blaze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Breznhev.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Breznhev.
Blaze lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD2#
Breznhev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blaze to the mat! Blaze manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breznhev preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Breznhev drops back looking for a leg! Blaze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blaze manages to kick Breznhev off! Breznhev jumps back into Blaze's guard.
Blaze is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up. #T1#
Blaze is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blaze has momentary wrist control but Breznhev slips an elbow through the middle.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Breznhev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Breznhev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaze is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breznhev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breznhev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blaze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breznhev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blaze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breznhev stopping the sweep attempt from Blaze.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Breznhev throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blaze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breznhev landing with the ground and pound.
Breznhev landing some decent shots from guard.
Blaze wants to stand and escape but Breznhev is having none of it.
Breznhev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Breznhev shoots in but no luck this time.
Aleks Breznhev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breznhev with a poor takedown
and Blaze counters with a left and a right that stings Breznhev.
Breznhev shoots for a takedown but Blaze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
The crowd cheers as Blaze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Breznhev doesn't seem phased though.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaze misses with a straight left.
Breznhev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Breznhev ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.
Breznhev shoots in and drives through. Blaze sprawls well.
Blaze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blaze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Breznhev lands a head shot.
Breznhev darts in looking for a takedown but Blaze gets double underhooks and turns Breznhev into the cage.
Blaze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T4#
Blaze misses with an uppercut.
Breznhev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaze scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breznhev tries to move into range but Blaze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Breznhev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaze.
Blaze half committed to a counter leg kick.
Breznhev shoots in but Blaze avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blaze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Breznhev with a hook.
Breznhev shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaze tries to sprawl out of it but Breznhev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Breznhev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Breznhev shoots in but Blaze avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Blaze as Breznhev shoots in.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Blaze.
Blaze is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Breznhev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blaze is fending him off so far but Breznhev persists. Nope, Blaze circles away and we're back to standing.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Breznhev.
Breznhev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but Blaze shows good takedown defense.
Breznhev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Breznhev backing up. Breznhev nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
Breznhev dives in for a single leg takedown but Blaze sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blaze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev needs to keep his hands up - Blaze had a free shot at his head there.
Breznhev misses with a takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Breznhev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Breznhev fails to land the takedown.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaze works the jab nicely.
Blaze lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Breznhev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breznhev wants to control but Blaze is keeping him busy. #T2#
Blaze is looking for a sweep.
Blaze is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Breznhev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Blaze struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breznhev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blaze to see if he's OK.
Blaze is trying to get back to half guard.
Blaze can't do much from the bottom here.
Blaze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Breznhev can do to turn this around?
Breznhev wants to control but Blaze is keeping him busy. #T3#
Breznhev scoring with punches from side control.
Blaze pushes Breznhev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Breznhev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Blaze prevents Breznhev from improving position.
Breznhev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Breznhev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blaze keeps working.
Breznhev gets to mount! Blaze was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Blaze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blaze tries to get out of the position.
You get the feeling that Blaze really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Blaze is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blaze is trying to stand.
Breznhev controlling from mount. #T4#
Breznhev is trying to control here but Blaze has managed to regain half guard.
Breznhev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blaze with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Breznhev is pressing down on Blaze's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blaze is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Breznhev is looking to advance position but Blaze won't allow it.
Breznhev throwing shots but Blaze is blocking nicely.
Blaze is staying active underneath Breznhev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Breznhev thows a huge punch but Blaze dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Breznhev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breznhev.
Blaze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Breznhev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Blaze.
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Breznhev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Breznhev misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaze misses the target.
Breznhev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blaze tries to avoid it but Breznhev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blaze to the ground. Blaze escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Breznhev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blaze lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blaze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Breznhev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but Blaze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaze throws a hook but Breznhev avoids it easily.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Breznhev scores with a nice strike.
Breznhev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Breznhev.#T1#
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Breznhev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Breznhev dives in and grabs Blaze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blaze pushes down on Breznhev's head and hops out.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Breznhev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Breznhev looks to throw the jab but Blaze is out of range.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Breznhev shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaze tries to sprawl out of it but Breznhev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaze as he avoids it easily.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breznhev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blaze tries to avoid it but Breznhev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blaze to the ground. Blaze escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Breznhev feints and as Blaze raises his hands in defense, Breznhev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Breznhev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Breznhev is pushing down on Blaze's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blaze is fighting to maintain full guard but Breznhev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Breznhev winds up and cracks Blaze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blaze is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hard Knocks Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Breznhev trying to control the action but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Blaze keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breznhev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Nice strikes from Breznhev there.
Breznhev trying to control from half guard but Blaze is working away.
Blaze controlling the position well.
Breznhev wants to free his trapped foot but Blaze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aleks Breznhev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze trying to hold on to Breznhev's head to control him but Breznhev postures up.
Blaze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breznhev on the ground.
Blaze is trying to stand back up but Breznhev is controlling him
Breznhev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Breznhev prevents Blaze from standing back up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blaze wants to get back to full guard.
Blaze is refusing to be controlled, as Breznhev sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Blaze tries to get to full guard but Breznhev has control of the leg.
Breznhev wants to pass to mount but Blaze is defending the position.
Blaze has hold of Breznhev's hands but Breznhev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Blaze is defending well.
Blaze trying to hold on to Breznhev's head to control him but Breznhev postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blaze misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Breznhev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blaze won't be happy with that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

A very excited looking Santana Blaze made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 27     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017
#R1#
Bordignon Miyao ducks right into an uppercut from Blaze. #TD2#
Blaze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bordignon Miyao to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Blaze manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch but Bordignon Miyao keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Bordignon Miyao successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze won't allow Bordignon Miyao to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaze is looking to stand up but Bordignon Miyao won't let him.
Blaze trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blaze defends well.
We've been hearing that Blaze has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze trying to control but Bordignon Miyao is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Blaze has his hands clasped together but Bordignon Miyao extends and breaks Blaze's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bordignon Miyao.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Santana Blaze spoke after the fight, saying ' '.

 

Event: Just Bleed Black Friday     
Date:   Jan 27, 2017
#R1#
Machin takes one to the chin there.
Blaze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machin shoots and misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze connects with a leg kick. Machin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Machin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blaze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Machin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaze circles away.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
Machin fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Blaze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaze.
Blaze scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machin with a poor takedown
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blaze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Blaze dips to his left and cracks Machin with an uppercut!#ROC#
Machin is rocked!
Blaze drops Machin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Blaze follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santana Blaze!
Our winner, Santana Blaze, 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.

 

Event: Just Bleed 13/12     
Date:   Dec 13, 2016
#R1#
Bordignon Miyao has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Bordignon Miyao misses.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a left hand
and Blaze counters with a nice body shot.
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bordignon Miyao shoots and misses
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Blaze takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a hook to the body
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Bordignon Miyao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze cracks Bordignon Miyao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Bordignon Miyao misses
and Blaze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bordignon Miyao looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.
Bordignon Miyao works the jab nicely.
Blaze's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blaze's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blaze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blaze scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bordignon Miyao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blaze walks into a jab.#ROC#
Blaze is rocked!#T1#
Bordignon Miyao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bordignon Miyao drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Blaze uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bordignon Miyao fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blaze scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bordignon Miyao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bordignon Miyao with a poor takedown
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Bordignon Miyao is breathing heavily.
Blaze scores with a decent looking hook.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaze as he avoids it easily.
Blaze lands the left hand.
Bordignon Miyao swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze with a nice cross.
Bordignon Miyao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blaze.#T2#
Blaze works the jab nicely.
Bordignon Miyao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bordignon Miyao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Blaze coming out on top.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a looping left.
Bordignon Miyao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bordignon Miyao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bordignon Miyao lands a nice looking body shot.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a hook
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bordignon Miyao at a distance.
Bordignon Miyao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blaze.
Bordignon Miyao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze takes one to the chin there.
Blaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Bordignon Miyao finish him?
Blaze's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blaze duly obliges.
Blaze seems to have recovered his senses.
Blaze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bordignon Miyao.
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
A jab from Blaze finds it's way through Bordignon Miyao's defenses.
Blaze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bordignon Miyao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A lazy left from Bordignon Miyao finds it's target.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze feints a jab promting Bordignon Miyao to slip. Blaze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bordignon Miyao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Bordignon Miyao misses with a right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Bordignon Miyao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Bordignon Miyao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bordignon Miyao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in but Blaze avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Bordignon Miyao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bordignon Miyao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bordignon Miyao swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bordignon Miyao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bordignon Miyao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice shot lands for Blaze.
Bordignon Miyao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaze connects with the punch.
Bordignon Miyao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Bordignon Miyao backing up. Bordignon Miyao nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bordignon Miyao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bordignon Miyao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze scores with a body shot.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaze pinned against the cage. Blaze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santana Blaze's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Blaze scores with a shot to the body.
Bordignon Miyao takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bordignon Miyao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Bordignon Miyao backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Bordignon Miyao manages to avoid it all.
Bordignon Miyao with a poor takedown
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Blaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bordignon Miyao has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bordignon Miyao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a left hand
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaze closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bordignon Miyao has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bordignon Miyao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze lands a nice looking body shot.
Bordignon Miyao throws an off balance right hand
and Bordignon Miyao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a jab to the body
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a body punch
and Blaze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blaze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bordignon Miyao back to the cage. Blaze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blaze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bordignon Miyao eats them both and turns towards Blaze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze throws a series of strikes that have Bordignon Miyao backpedaling.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blaze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bordignon Miyao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bordignon Miyao swings widly with a right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Bordignon Miyao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bordignon Miyao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Blaze.
Blaze cracks a nice hook into Bordignon Miyao's ribs.
Bordignon Miyao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaze.
Blaze throws a one two combo.
Bordignon Miyao throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bordignon Miyao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaze to score with a decent uppercut.
Blaze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bordignon Miyao walks into a straight right hand from Blaze.
Blaze lands the left hand.
Bordignon Miyao misses the body punch
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Blaze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaze.
Blaze stuns Bordignon Miyao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blaze stalks Bordignon Miyao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bordignon Miyao's face. Bordignon Miyao staggers backwards, shaken.
Donk. Blaze catches Bordignon Miyao right on the button with a cross.
Bordignon Miyao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blaze.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bordignon Miyao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bordignon Miyao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bordignon Miyao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bordignon Miyao throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Bordignon Miyao throws a lazy uppercut
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze slips under a jab from Bordignon Miyao.
Blaze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
Blaze scores with a three punch combo!
Blaze thuds a left hand into Bordignon Miyao's body.
Bordignon Miyao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blaze counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bordignon Miyao misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bordignon Miyao throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Bordignon Miyao throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bordignon Miyao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Bordignon Miyao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bordignon Miyao throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a left to the body.
Bordignon Miyao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blaze finds it's way round the side to connect with Bordignon Miyao's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bordignon Miyao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blaze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blaze connects with the punch.
Blaze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Santana Blaze'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bordignon Miyao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Bordignon Miyao works the jab nicely.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blaze throws a counter combo.
Blaze works over Bordignon Miyao's head and body with a nice combination.
Blaze tries to bum rush Bordignon Miyao with a series of wild strikes but Bordignon Miyao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Bordignon Miyao avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Bordignon Miyao misses the target.
Blaze cracks Bordignon Miyao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bordignon Miyao misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Bordignon Miyao does it's job there.
Bordignon Miyao misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bordignon Miyao backs up against the cage. #T1#
Blaze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bordignon Miyao's head.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bordignon Miyao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blaze lands a glancing blow to the side of Bordignon Miyao's head.
Blaze defending well as Bordignon Miyao loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Bordignon Miyao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blaze!
Blaze bucks up and tries to throw Bordignon Miyao off but instead Bordignon Miyao has got his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bordignon Miyao looking for the choke from the back.
Blaze trying to get back to his feet but Bordignon Miyao is in full control for now. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Blaze has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Blaze is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Blaze trying to control the action but Bordignon Miyao just sinks the hooks in.
Blaze is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bordignon Miyao off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Bordignon Miyao has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Blaze has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Blaze preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bordignon Miyao. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao has managed to slip his arm under Blaze's chin. This could be all over... yep, Blaze is tapping out! Submission win for Bordignon Miyao.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Santana Blaze spoke after the fight, saying ' '.

 

Event: Just Bleed .     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Blaze just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blaze throws a body punch but Heart moves out of range.
Heart moves forwards but Blaze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Heart closes the distance and pushes Blaze back into the cage.
Heart has Blaze pressed against the cage, preventing Blaze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blaze is trying to force a seperation but Heart has the dominant position.
Heart is working Blaze over against the cage.
Heart misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaze.
Heart lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heart lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Blaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Heart. #T1#
Heart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heart lands a shot to the body.
Blaze tries to circle away but Heart has him pinned against the cage.
Heart lands with a short shot to the head.
Blaze's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blaze's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Heart scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Blaze is rocked!
Heart lands with a left to the head.
Blaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Heart finish him?
Heart misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heart has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Heart is controlling him.
Heart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Heart.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze has had enough of the clinch but Heart keeps him there for the moment.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heart misses with a punch on the inside.
Heart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heart lands with a left to the head.
Heart prevents Blaze from breaking the clinch.
Heart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Heart is controlling him.
Blaze blocking some punches.
Blaze tries to break free but Heart pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Heart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blaze's efforts to push away.
Heart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazes head.
Heart prevents Blaze from breaking the clinch.
Heart has Blaze pressed against the cage, preventing Blaze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Heart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaze tries to break the clinch but Heart is controlling the position.
Blaze blocking some punches.
Heart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Heart misses with some punches.
Heart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blaze's efforts to push away.
Heart swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Blaze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaze seems to have recovered his senses.
Heart lands the left hand.#CL#
Heart instigates a clinch.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Heart is controlling him.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Heart.
Heart has Blaze pressed against the cage, preventing Blaze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Heart digs a right hand underneath Blaze's ribcage. Blaze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blaze tries to break the clinch but Heart is controlling the position.
Heart presses Blaze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Blaze tries to circle away but Heart has him pinned against the cage.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Heart. #BC2#
Blaze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Heart catches Blaze napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Blaze to the canvas! #CUT#
It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Heart stands and steps away. Blaze gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Heart takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blaze's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blaze is trying to force a seperation but Heart has the dominant position.
Blaze wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Blaze breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Heart connects with a crisp jab.
Blaze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Heart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heart punishes Blaze's body with a nice straight punch.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Heart forces Blaze back against the cage and clinches.
Heart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heart creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Blaze with a big uppercut! Blaze tries to clinch up but Heart pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Blaze to the mat! Blaze covers up and Heart unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Heart!
The defeated Santana Blaze had this to say: ' '.

 

Event: Just Bleed 9 - London     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
Blaze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bishop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bishop misses with a combination
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left and a right from Blaze both land. Nice combination.
Bishop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bishop is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Blaze connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bishop. Bishop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bishop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze connects with a crisp jab.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop is looking to score with low kicks.
Blaze is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bishop had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bishop wants to clinch
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Blaze's shoulder, as Blaze tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Blaze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ben Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaze.
Blaze slips a straight right by Bishop.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Bishop is rocked!
Bishop is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Blaze's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Blaze connects with a superb combination that knocks Bishop out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Blaze before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bishop!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Santana Blaze!
A very excited looking Santana Blaze made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Just Bleed 4     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1#
Blaze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dechaudarra throws a leg kick but Blaze checks it.
Dechaudarra throws a body kick that misses.
Dechaudarra ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.
Dechaudarra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dechaudarra misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Dechaudarra misses.
Dechaudarra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dechaudarra tries to land a front kick but Blaze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dechaudarra lands a head shot.
Dechaudarra digs a good body shot into Blaze's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dechaudarra throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a left to the body.
Blaze lands a really nice looking cross but Dechaudarra seems unphased.
A solid body kick from Dechaudarra.
Blaze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dechaudarra.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dechaudarra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blaze at a distance. #T1#
Dechaudarra lands a front kick.
Blaze connects with a jab.
Blaze throws a big shot that misses.
Dechaudarra tries to clinch
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze scores with a three punch combo!
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra misses with a body shot
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Dechaudarra backing up. Dechaudarra nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
Dechaudarra throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Dechaudarra looks to move away, Blaze throws a big counter combo but Dechaudarra just gets out of the way.
Dechaudarra throws a wild body kick that Blaze sees coming a mile off.
Blaze digs a good hook to Dechaudarra's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Blaze misses.
Blaze gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dechaudarra throws a big shot that misses.
Blaze misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Dechaudarra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaze.
Blaze 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.
Blaze just misses with a punch to the body.
Dechaudarra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaze.
Blaze looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dechaudarra was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaze.
Dechaudarra is trying to counter with his kicks.
Blaze takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dechaudarra throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Blaze 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.
Blaze takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dechaudarra defending well as Blaze loads up on a big left hand.
Dechaudarra explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dechaudarra misses with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra throws a body kick that misses.
Chauchai Dechaudarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Dechaudarra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Blaze can't break the clinch.
Blaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dechaudarra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blaze can't break the clinch.
Blaze wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dechaudarra has him pressed against the cage.
Dechaudarra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blaze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blaze tries to break free but Dechaudarra pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dechaudarra - that landed with a thud.
Blaze is looking to break free of the clinch but Dechaudarra has double underhooks.
Dechaudarra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blaze.
Blaze can't break the clinch.
Dechaudarra keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blaze blocks it with crossed arms.
Dechaudarra stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Dechaudarra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blaze's efforts to push away.
Blaze wants to get back to striking at distance but Dechaudarra won't allow it.
Dechaudarra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dechaudarra trying to stall but Blaze improves his position.
Blaze wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blaze wants to get back to striking at distance but Dechaudarra won't allow it.
Blaze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blaze wants to break free but Dechaudarra has control.
Blaze will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Blaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blaze seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dechaudarra can turn it around.
A short right from Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra lands with a short shot to the head.
Blaze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dechaudarra avoiding damage. #BC2#
Dechaudarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze misses with an uppercut. Dechaudarra saw that one coming.
Dechaudarra wants to counter the offense by Blaze and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chauchai Dechaudarra 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.
#R2#
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra throws a chopping leg kick but Blaze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blaze on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dechaudarra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaze.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Blaze lands a two punch combo.
Dechaudarra looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.
Dechaudarra takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dechaudarra misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
Dechaudarra is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Blaze throws a right hand that Dechaudarra ducks under and follows up with a left that Dechaudarra also avoids with ease.
Blaze sets himself, and Dechaudarra steps forward looking for the clinch! Blaze avoids it this time.
Dechaudarra misses with an uppercut.
Blaze throws a big counter combination but Dechaudarra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blaze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dechaudarra throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.#T1#
Blaze throws a shot from downtown. Dechaudarra moves away and avoids it.
Dechaudarra misses with a hook.
Dechaudarra throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Dechaudarra backing up. Dechaudarra nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
Blaze throws a hook but Dechaudarra avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dechaudarra.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dechaudarra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dechaudarra thows a body kick. Blaze tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dechaudarra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blaze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dechaudarra just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Dechaudarra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blaze has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dechaudarra looks to land a body kick but Blaze moved away.#T2#
Dechaudarra keeps Blaze at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dechaudarra misses with a left hand
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Dechaudarra throws a combination that misses
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dechaudarra.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dechaudarra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dechaudarra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Blaze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dechaudarra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Blaze coming out on top.
Dechaudarra lands a jab.
Dechaudarra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaze.#CL2#
Dechaudarra moves into the clinch.#T3#
Dechaudarra is working Blaze over against the cage.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dechaudarra keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Blaze's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dechaudarra taking a breather.
Blaze tries to break free but Dechaudarra pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dechaudarra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dechaudarra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
A right hand to the body from Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaze wants to break free but Dechaudarra has control.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Dechaudarra manages to break the clinch.
Blaze blocks a low kick nicely.
Blaze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blaze cracks Dechaudarra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dechaudarra lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Dechaudarra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dechaudarra circles away quickly and effectively.
Dechaudarra misses with the body kick
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dechaudarra takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dechaudarra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dechaudarra throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Dechaudarra scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaze is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dechaudarra looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.
Blaze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dechaudarra looks for the body kick but Blaze saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Dechaudarra.
Blaze throwing a counter right hand but Dechaudarra manages to avoid it.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dechaudarra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Dechaudarra misses the target.
Dechaudarra cracks the inside of Blaze's front leg. #CL2#
Dechaudarra clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Blaze breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chauchai Dechaudarra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Blaze jabs Dechaudarra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dechaudarra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dechaudarra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dechaudarra throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Dechaudarra
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Dechaudarra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Dechaudarra is predictable there
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Dechaudarra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dechaudarra thuds his shin into the meat of Blaze's side.
Blaze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dechaudarra scores with a kick to the midsection.
Blaze misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dechaudarra tries to land a front kick but Blaze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blaze looks to land a right hand but Dechaudarra moved out of range.
A slow jab from Dechaudarra misses its intended target.
Blaze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Blaze throws an overhand right that lands on Dechaudarra's shoulder, as Dechaudarra tries to avoid the shot.
Blaze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dechaudarra throws the kick towards the body but Blaze avoids it.
Blaze moves out of range as Dechaudarra throws a body kick.
Blaze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Dechaudarra clinches.
Dechaudarra slowing the pace effectively.
Dechaudarra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dechaudarra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dechaudarra is working Blaze over against the cage.#BC2#
Dechaudarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dechaudarra tries to land a front kick but Blaze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dechaudarra throws a looping overhand right but Blaze ducks down to avoid it.
Dechaudarra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaze.
Dechaudarra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.
Dechaudarra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Blaze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dechaudarra.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Dechaudarra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze avoids the body shot from Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Blaze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Dechaudarra keeps Blaze at a distance using the push kick.
Dechaudarra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dechaudarra doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
Dechaudarra throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Dechaudarra misses with a head kick.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Blaze moves out of range of the body kick from Dechaudarra.
Blaze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaze lands a body shot. #T3#
Dechaudarra has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A lazy left from Blaze finds it's target.
Blaze blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Blaze blocks the low kick.
Blaze throws the left hand but Dechaudarra avoids the punch easily.
Dechaudarra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze moves out of range of the body kick from Dechaudarra.
Blaze moves out of range as Dechaudarra throws a body kick.
Dechaudarra connects with a single shot there.
Blaze lands with a hook. Dechaudarra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blaze lands a jab to the nose.
Dechaudarra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaze.
Nice shot by Blaze.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dechaudarra. #T4#
Dechaudarra takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze throws a jab but it's blocked by Dechaudarra.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dechaudarra, right into the meat.
Dechaudarra has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blaze has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blaze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dechaudarra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santana Blaze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dechaudarra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Dechaudarra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chauchai Dechaudarra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch but Dechaudarra keeps him there for the moment.
Dechaudarra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chauchai Dechaudarra.
I've got Dechaudarra winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chauchai Dechaudarra!

Chauchai Dechaudarra made sure to mention his sponsor, On Tap (160Q & Laundry) in his post fight interview.
Santana Blaze was interviewed post fight and said ' '.

 

Event: Just Bleed 1     
Date:   Sep 09, 2016
#R1#
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santana Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Blaze as DeSalvo shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
DeSalvo with the counter takedown but Blaze avoids it easily.
Blaze with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeSalvo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab lands there for Blaze.
Blaze is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab, jab by Blaze - just one landing. #T1#
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but DeSalvo ducks down to avoid it.
DeSalvo moves away from the strike by Blaze.
Blaze stuffs the takedown.
Blaze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blaze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
DeSalvo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
And DeSalvo tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaze pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blaze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blaze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2##TD2#
DeSalvo feints and as Blaze raises his hands in defense, DeSalvo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSalvo prevents Blaze from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Blaze keeping moving, preventing DeSalvo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
DeSalvo drops back looking for a leg! Blaze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blaze manages to kick DeSalvo off! DeSalvo jumps back into Blaze's guard.
Blaze wants to stand and escape but DeSalvo is having none of it.
DeSalvo pushing down on Blaze's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
DeSalvo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is working for a kimura but Blaze is defending it quite comfortably.
Blaze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeSalvo on the ground.#T3#
DeSalvo trying to pass the guard but Blaze defending well.
DeSalvo stops Blaze from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is looking for a kimura but Blaze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeSalvo to get the leverage.
Blaze is looking to escape.#T4##SUB2#
DeSalvo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blaze looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blaze is trying to stand. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blaze has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeSalvo prevents Blaze from standing back up.
Blaze wants to improve his position but DeSalvo is controlling well.
Blaze is trying to stand. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is trying for a kimura here. Blaze looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! DeSalvo wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Albert DeSalvo!
In defeat, Santana Blaze stepped up to the mic, saying ' '.

 

Event: New Casino: Bri vs Romanov     
Date:   Aug 17, 2016
#R1#
A jab from Blaze misses.
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.
Blaze throws a series of strikes that have McGregor backpedaling.
Blaze works McGregor's body with a nice hook.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Blaze.
Blaze clobbers McGregor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blaze blocks the body kick.
McGregor misses with a leg kick
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGregor connects with a right hand. Blaze shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor feints the counter takedown.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGregor tried to score with a low kick but Blaze checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaze misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Blaze connects with a body shot that sends McGregor's belly button to the back.
Blaze throws a one two combo.
Blaze lands a jab to the nose.
Blaze walks into a straight right hand from McGregor.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Blaze lands a slapping body shot.
Blaze lands an overhand right.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
McGregor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blaze lands with a nice body punch.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze lands the left hand.#T2#
Blaze scores with a shot to the body.
McGregor fails with the takedown.
Blaze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blaze falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blaze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGregor tests Blaze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blaze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
McGregor wants to counter the offense by Blaze and move into the clinch position.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Blaze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blaze leaves McGregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Blaze thuds his right hand into McGregor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blaze throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
Blaze jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGregor misses with a hook
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
A left and a right from Blaze both land. Nice combination.
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaze pinned against the cage. Blaze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
Blaze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
Blaze is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
McGregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGregor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left and a right from Blaze both land. Nice combination.
Blaze lands with a nice combination. McGregor backs away looking to recover.
McGregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.
Blaze tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor looks for the body kick but Blaze saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Blaze.
McGregor takes one on the button.
Blaze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blaze throws a combination. McGregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from McGregor misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Blaze scores with a four punch combination!
Blaze throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blaze moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaze throwing a counter right hand but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
A punch combination from Blaze misses.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaze takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from McGregor misses.
McGregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Blaze should have avoided that one.
Blaze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blaze defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Blaze seems unphased.
Blaze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
McGregor throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blaze cracks McGregor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGregor takes one to the chin there.
Blaze slips under a jab.
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Blaze connects with a body shot that sends McGregor's belly button to the back.
Blaze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
Blaze throwing a counter right hand but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Blaze lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming.
Blaze lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Blaze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blaze stalks McGregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregor's face. McGregor staggers backwards, shaken.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Blaze slips the punch.
Blaze staying out of range there.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
McGregor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blaze misses with a double jab
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Blaze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from McGregor misses.
McGregor has his takedown stuffed
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Blaze connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGregor momentarily.
Blaze scores with a decent looking hook.
McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blaze connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGregor's hands.
Blaze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaze moves away from the strike by McGregor.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blaze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Blaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
McGregor wants to clinch up but Blaze keeps it at a distance.
Blaze scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Blaze slips the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McGregor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Blaze has got the better of the exchanges.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blaze lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaze stalks McGregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregor's face. McGregor staggers backwards, shaken.
McGregor misses with an uppercut
and Blaze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Blaze lands with a cross.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Blaze coming out on top.
McGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blaze throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blaze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blaze as he jumps to the side.
Blaze's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGregor under the eye.#T2##TD2#
McGregor shoots in and gets a takedown into Blaze's guard.#ES#
Blaze is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Blaze.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor misses with a hook.
Blaze slips a jab from McGregor.
As McGregor looks to move away, Blaze throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Blaze takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Blaze lands.
McGregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blaze with a nice cross.
Blaze lands a head shot.
Blaze punishes McGregor's body with a nice straight punch.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Blaze's shoulder, as Blaze tries to avoid the shot.
Blaze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGregor connects with an inside leg kick.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Blaze.
McGregor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McGregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Blaze just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
A slow jab from Blaze misses its intended target.
Blaze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGregor backs up against the cage.
Blaze clobbers McGregor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blaze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaze, which made it look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
McGregor throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Blaze avoids it with no problem.
Blaze throws a combination. McGregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze lands a body shot.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice body shot.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaze counters with a nice body shot.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a kick to the body.
Blaze misses the shot to the body.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Blaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Blaze scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor has his takedown stuffed
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blaze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blaze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaze throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range. #T2#
Blaze getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blaze scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blaze!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaze.
Blaze slips under a jab from McGregor.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaze.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blaze works McGregor's body with a nice hook.
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGregor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blaze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Blaze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McGregor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blaze slips a jab from McGregor.
McGregor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Blaze. #CL2#
Blaze gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch. #BC#
Blaze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaze misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Blaze seems unphased. #T4#
Blaze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Blaze sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Blaze stalks McGregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregor's face. McGregor staggers backwards, shaken.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blaze throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
Blaze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze had his way with Conor McGregor in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGregor has time to react.
Blaze throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!
McGregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blaze momentarily.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaze cracks McGregor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blaze cracks McGregor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blaze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGregor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaze checks it well.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Blaze slips under a jab from McGregor.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Blaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Blaze. That snapped McGregor's head back.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor throws a counter combo.#T1#
Blaze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Blaze throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGregor! But no joy.
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.
McGregor cracks Blaze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
It looked like Blaze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blaze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blaze throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
McGregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blaze at a distance. #T2#
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blaze connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws a hook but Blaze avoids it easily.
Blaze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blaze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor lands with a cross.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
McGregor fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaze scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Blaze lands a jab to the nose.
McGregor walks into a left hand.
McGregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blaze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blaze moves forwards but McGregor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blaze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blaze.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Blaze finish him?
McGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
McGregor wants to clinch.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
Blaze cracks McGregor with a right hand to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blaze.
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blaze lands with a nice combination. McGregor backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!

Santana Blaze retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Santana Blaze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Casino Champions     
Date:   Aug 03, 2016
#R1#
Blaze clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Blaze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blaze throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Blaze jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
Blaze tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King tries to clinch but Blaze is having none of it.
A jab from Blaze does it's job there.
Blaze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
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!
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaze avoids the head kick by King.
Blaze sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blaze!
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Blaze pushes him away.
Blaze swats away the attempt to clinch by King.#T1#
King misses with a head kick.
Blaze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King misses with a hook.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheers as Blaze lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze lands a two punch combo.
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Blaze pushes him away.
Blaze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
King misses with a hook
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
King is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. King is looking to close the distance but Blaze sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! King crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope King is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Santana Blaze!
Santana Blaze is the new featherweight champion!
Santana Blaze looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Derrick that's what happens when u stab me, u get knock out, and thank u my fans.'.
Derrick King was interviewed post fight and said 'Off to the strip club then'.

 

Event: CFN 5     
Date:   Jul 02, 2016
#R1#
Blaze avoids the body shot from King.
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King misses with an uppercut
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King tries to clinch up but Blaze circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Blaze avoids the head kick by King.
Blaze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Blaze.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaze slips a jab and a cross from King.
Blaze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Blaze cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King misses with a double jab.
Blaze scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
King breaks the clinch.
Blaze throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blaze catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blaze stalks King and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into King's face. King staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
King is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King looks to clinch
and Blaze counters with a left and a right... And another left! King is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santana Blaze!
The defeated Derrick King had this to say: 'Off to the strip club then'.

 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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