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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballesteros scores with a leg kick.
Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballesteros wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ballesteros scores with a head kick.
Ballesteros connects with a nice looking jab.
Ballesteros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blake defends it nicely.
Blake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch combination from Blake misses.
Ballesteros stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballesteros thumps Blake with a low kick.
Ballesteros lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ballesteros fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blake.
Ballesteros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1##TD#
Ballesteros feints and as Blake raises his hands in defense, Ballesteros changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ballesteros stands up over Blake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ballesteros puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Blake wants to control but Ballesteros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ballesteros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ballesteros winds up and cracks Blake with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blake has hold of Ballesteros's hands but Ballesteros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blake is looking for a sweep. Ballesteros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ballesteros working over Blake with some ground and pound. Blake looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ballesteros prevents Blake from improving his position.
Ballesteros slips a nice elbow through Blake's hands, connecting with Blake's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ballesteros is trying for a kimura here. Blake looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ballesteros wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seve Ballesteros!
A very excited looking Seve Ballesteros 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.
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Event:
Revolution XC 2
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
A cross from Williams lands.
Blake defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
And Blake tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Blake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blake misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams lands a body shot.
Blake slips a jab from Williams.
Blake throws a big shot that misses.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
Blake throws a fast counter high kick but Williams manages to duck under it in time.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
Blake tries a quick counter leg kick but Williams is wise to it.#T1#
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D'Wayne Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Blake connects with a body shot.
Blake avoids the body shot from Williams.
Blake misses with a looping left.
As Blake looks to move away, Williams throws a big counter combo but Blake just gets out of the way.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Blake misses.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Blake is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Blake wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Blake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Williams has his hands on Blake's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blake throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Blake misses with a hook.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.#T4#
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Blake's head back.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Blake unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blake attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D'Wayne Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jake Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
D'Wayne Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams looks to land a combination but Blake avoids it well.
Williams scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Blake wants to counter with a clinch but Williams pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blake. #T1#
Blake dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Williams misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Blake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that. #ES#
Williams bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Blake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Blake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at Herbs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
D'Wayne Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Blake.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blake is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Blake tries to counter with a clinch but Williams shakes him off and moves away.
Blake shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Williams.#T3#
Blake walks into a jab.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
D'Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Blake misses.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
And Blake tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Blake avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blake.
Blake misses with a head kick.
Blake throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams catches Blake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D'Wayne Williams dominated that second round.
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#
Blake tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Blake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blake is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake throwing strikes but missing.
Blake trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blake misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Blake misses with a hook.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blake has his takedown stuffed
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick there by Blake.
Donk. Williams catches Blake right on the button with a cross.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blake throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.
Jake Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?#T3#
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Blake blocks a jab.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
Blake wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Blake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
D'Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blake looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Blake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Williams has picked Blake up and slammed him! Blake can't keep hold of the triangle and Williams manages to pass to side control!
Blake is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
D'Wayne Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D'Wayne Williams!
A victorious D'Wayne Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Blake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blake's hands.
Blake goes for a double leg but Gonzalez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonzalez continues to drive forward.
Blake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to avoid it but Blake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzalez to the ground. Gonzalez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nate Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Blake.
Gonzalez leaves Blake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Gonzalez finds it's way through Blake's defenses.
A head kick misses from Blake.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzalez swivels and escapes.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Blake moves out of range as Gonzalez throws a body kick.
Blake looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Blake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzalez swivels and escapes.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake motions for Gonzalez to come forward. Blake throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez 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.
Jake Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Blake lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzalez swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
Gonzalez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Blake gets a clinch.
Gonzalez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzalez.
Blake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonzalez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Gonzalez as the two fighters clinch.
Blake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzalez prevents it.
Blake has Gonzalez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gonzalez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blake tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzalez avoids the damage to the body.
Blake looks winded!
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Gonzalez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blake tries for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonzalez.
Blake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzalez prevents it.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike.
Blake stops a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Blake takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake goes for a takedown attempt but Gonzalez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gonzalez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blake.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blake's head backwards.
Gonzalez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blake in his tracks.
Gonzalez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonzalez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.
A punch combination from Gonzalez misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gonzalez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.
Blake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blake there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Gonzalez waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Blake. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Blake to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC#
Blake is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jake Blake has been cut.
Blake can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonzalez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blake is still in real trouble! Can Gonzalez finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Well, if Gonzalez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gonzalez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blake for as long as he can get away with.
Blake seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonzalez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gonzalez with a couple of short strikes.
Gonzalez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gonzalez trying to control but Blake is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blake is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
The referee warns Blake that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gonzalez controlling from mount.
Blake is looking to improve his position but Gonzalez isn't that keen on the idea.
Gonzalez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blake's face.
Gonzalez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gonzalez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonzalez lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez with good strikes from the mount here!
Gonzalez with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Blake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez connects with a superb combination that knocks Blake out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Gonzalez before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Blake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nate Gonzalez!
In his post fight interview, Nate Gonzalez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Island Combat 2
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Blake moves out of range of the strikes.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graham sprawls well. Graham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.
Graham throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Graham throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Blake shoots in and gets a takedown into Graham's guard.
Graham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Blake drops back looking for a leg! Graham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Graham manages to kick Blake off! Blake jumps back into Graham's guard.
Blake looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake throwing strikes from guard but Graham blocks nicely. #T1#
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graham is keeping the position for now.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graham trying to control the position.
Blake is stalling in the full guard.
Blake throwing strikes but missing.
Graham is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blake is controlling him. #SUB#
Blake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blake wants to slow Graham down by chopping away at his legs.
Blake shoots for a double leg takedown but Graham sprawls well. He's pushed Blake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Graham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graham tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake appears to be looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blake shoots in and drives through. Graham sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Anthony Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blake's head.#T3#
Graham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Blake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Graham is keeping busy.
Blake avoiding damage as Graham throws knees to the body.
Graham misses with a knee strike.
Graham pushes Blake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blake is working for takedown but Graham is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Graham takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Graham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blake is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Blake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Blake has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Graham uses from the top position.
Blake looking for a sweep. Not yet Blake, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Graham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graham has managed to get both his arms back between Blake's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham wants to stand but Blake is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Blake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Graham 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#
Graham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick there by Graham.
Graham loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Blake tries to score with a low kick but Graham moves his leg out of the way.
Graham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blake.
Blake jabs Graham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graham throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jake Blake has been cut.
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham lands a lovely overhand right.
Blake misses with a takedown
and Graham counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake misses with a low kick as Graham jumps back.
Graham replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blake blocks it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graham was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Graham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Graham as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Graham.
Graham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake is looking to wear down Graham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graham sprawls well. Graham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham is looking to clinch.
Graham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blake has time to react.
Anthony Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graham is fending him off so far but Blake persists. Nope, Graham circles away and we're back to standing.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Graham gets a clinch.
Blake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Blake takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blake wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Graham.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake tries to throw a body punch but Graham avoids it by throwing Blake back against the cage.
Blake goes for a takedown attempt but Graham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Graham lands with an overhand left.
Blake shoots for a double leg takedown but Graham sprawls well. He's pushed Blake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch lands to the side of Blake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graham tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
Jake Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Graham misses with a looping left.#T3#
Graham tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Graham.#ROC2#
Blake is rocked!
Blake walks into a stiff left hand from Graham.
Oh Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graham is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Graham goes for a small jab and connects. Now Graham goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Blake stumbles back but Graham runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Blake to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Blake will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Graham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Blake has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Blake content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blake wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Blake has clasped his hands together around Williams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Williams manages to get back to half guard.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Blake defends easily.
#SUB#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blake trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Blake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Blake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.#SUB#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Blake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Blake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Williams working for a triangle but Blake defends it easily.
#SUB#
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blake has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Blake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams keeping full guard, as Blake tries to pass. #SUB#
Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blake has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Blake wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blake pulls his head out easily.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Blake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Blake works his foot free and advances to mount.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Blake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Blake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Williams looking for a kimura from the bottom but Blake passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Blake trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Blake dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blake's waist but Blake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Blake tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Blake has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams jumps guard but Blake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Blake.
Blake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense.
Blake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Blake had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams wants to clinch#TD2#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Blake content to control rather than advance.
Blake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Blake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Blake wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blake moves into full mount! Williams won't be happy about that!
Blake prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB2#
Blake looking for a guillotine from mount but Williams is having none of it.
Blake prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
Blake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3##SUB2#
Williams is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Blake keeps control of the position as Williams tries to break free.
Williams is trapped and Blake is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Blake is hanging on to Williams's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Blake working for a choke but Williams is defending well. #SUB2#
Williams defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blake's arms.
Williams manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blake's guard. Nice work there by Williams.
#T4#
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blake's guard. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blake defends it well.
Jake Blake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blake keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Blake is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Blake keeping hold of Williams's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Blake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Williams with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Blake counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blake wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #SUB#
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blake wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Williams has an active guard here but Blake has managed to pass into half guard.
Blake is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Blake seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Blake seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Williams has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Blake. Oh but Williams has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Blake goes limp - he's gone! Williams jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cody Williams!
Our winner, Cody Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HISatRunoff3
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Blake shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blake showed some decent athleticism there.
Napoleon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Blake thows a huge punch but Napoleon dodges it nicely.
Blake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Napoleon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blake.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Napoleon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Blake wants to work for an arm triangle but Napoleon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Napoleon is staying active underneath Blake, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Blake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Napoleon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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. Blake connects with a nice short shot to Napoleon's temple.
Napoleon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Blake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Napoleon is just riding it out for now. Blake eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Blake is trying to work for a kimura but Napoleon is defending well.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blake is trying to control the action in half guard but Napoleon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Napoleon sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Blake seems content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Blake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Napoleon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Napoleon wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Blake is taking a breather. Napoleon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Napoleons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Blake rushes Napoleon and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Blake lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Blake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Napoleon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blake sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blake wants to control from the top but Napoleon keeps moving.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Blake clinches with his opponent.
Blake is trying to force a seperation but Napoleon has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Blake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Blake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Napoleon in his tracks.
Napoleon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Blake closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Blake jumps guard and drags Napoleon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blake 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.
Blake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Napoleon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Napoleon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Napoleon postures up.
Napoleon is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Blake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Napoleon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Napoleon postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Blake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Napoleon defends it easily.
Napoleon preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Napoleon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Napoleon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Napoleon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Napoleon trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Napoleon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blake scores with a hook.#TD#
Blake scores with a takedown into Napoleon's guard.#SUB2#
Blake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Napoleon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blake has managed to get both his arms back between Napoleon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Blake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Napoleon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blake has managed to get both his arms back between Napoleon's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Blake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blake pushing down on Napoleon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blake wants to take a breather but Napoleon is having none of it. #SUB#
Blake is looking for a kimura here.
Blake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Napoleon defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Napoleon keeps working.
Blake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Napoleon reverses the position - he's now on top in Blake's guard.
Blake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Blake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Napoleon defends it easily.
Jake Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Blake dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napoleon moves away.
Blake scores with a body shot.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napoleon moves away.
Napoleon tries to move into range but Blake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Napoleon avoids the body shot from Blake.
Alpha Napoleon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Blake moves into the clinch.#TD#
Blake lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blake wants to control but Napoleon is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blake is working for a kimura but Napoleon is defending it quite comfortably.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Napoleon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Blake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blake in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Blake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Napoleon!
Blake looking to finish Napoleon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Napoleon!#T2#
Napoleon tries to hold on but Blake postures up.#SUB#
Blake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Napoleon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Napoleon!
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Napoleon is proving a slippery customer.
Napoleon trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Napoleon passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Napoleon prevents Blake from improving his position.#SUB#
Blake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jake Blake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Napoleon on the ground.#T3#
Napoleon is keen to just control but Blake is a slippery customer.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blake is looking to control Napoleon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blake avoid being mounted?
Blake controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Napoleon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blake is just riding it out for now. Napoleon eventually gives up the hold.
Blake is looking to control Napoleon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blake avoid being mounted?#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blake preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Blake is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Napoleon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alpha Napoleon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake is holding on to half guard well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blake 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Blake!
Jake Blake took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Balisi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blake tries to counter with a clinch but Balisi shakes him off and moves away.
Blake shoots in and drives through. Balisi sprawls well.
Balisi throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely.
Balisi misses with the combination.
Balisi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balisi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balisi scores with a one two! Blake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Blake has been cut.
Balisi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Balisi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balisi misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balisi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balisi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Blake closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Blake jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Blake is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Balisi rolls with it to try and escape but Blake cranks on the arm and Balisi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Blake!
Jake Blake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Verges fails with the takedown.
Blake wants to counter with a clinch but Verges pushes him away.#CL#
Verges moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Blake pulls Verges into guard.
Verges slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Verges tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blake holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blake pulls Verges in to control the position. #T1#
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Verges looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Verges is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Blake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verges is aware though and is defending well.
Verges wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Blake looking for a sweep. Not yet Blake, not yet.
Blake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Verges's guard. #REVB#
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verges is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Blake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Verges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blake wants to control from the top but Verges keeps moving.
Verges tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Verges is keeping the position.
Blake controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Verges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Blake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Verges keeping full guard, as Blake tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Verges tries to clinch up but Blake circles away and keeps his distance.
Verges throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blake's waist but Blake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Verges off to one side.
Verges fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Verges. Those never looked like landing.
Blake wants to counter the offense by Verges and move into the clinch position.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Verges sprawls well. Verges wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown. Verges tries to sprawl out of it but Blake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Verges manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown but Verges manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dennis Verges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Blake.#CL#
Verges closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blake tries to pull guard but Verges holds him up against the cage and eventually Blake drops back down to his feet.
Verges jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blake walks away with a smile on his face. Verges gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Verges avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Dennis Verges 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##TD2#
Blake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Verges sneaks out the side door and pushes Blake away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Decent striking displayed by Verges there.
Verges darts in looking for a takedown but Blake gets double underhooks and turns Verges into the cage.
Verges doesn't manage to clinch there - Blake circles away.
Dennis Verges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Verges has a takedown stuffed.
Verges fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Verges. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Verges tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verges dives in for a single leg takedown but Blake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Verges defends it well.
Verges tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blake defends well and Verges ends up having to push Blake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Verges gets caught flat footed, as Blake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Blake drops back looking for a leg! Verges is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Verges manages to kick Blake off! Blake jumps back into Verges's guard.
Blake wants to control from the top but Verges keeps moving.
Verges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verges is keeping the position for now.
Jake Blake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blake wants to control from the top but Verges keeps moving.
Verges can't keep his opponent in guard - Blake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Blake seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Verges is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jake Blake!
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