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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Monday Blues (ranked 3000 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Schlong (ranked 2252 p4p, 0 weight class). Blues's entrance music is Chance The Rapper - Angels. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Monday Blues! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Long Schlong!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blues closes the distance and clinches.
Blues tries to score a body lock takedown but Schlong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blues wants a takedown.
Schlong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schlong 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monday Blues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blues is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schlong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blues has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schlong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blues changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schlong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schlong looks for a takedown but Blues sprawls well.
Schlong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blues circles away.
Schlong pushes Blues up against the cage in a clinch.
Schlong manages to pull guard.
Schlong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schlong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blues (0) vs (2) Schlong
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlong trying to control but Blues is working from the bottom.
Schlong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schlong looking to sit in guard and control but Blues gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blues (2) vs (2) Schlong
Schlong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blues has passed into half guard!
Schlong is looking to control Blues's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schlong avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blues pulls his head out easily.
Schlong is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Blues is tapping! Great win for Schlong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Long Schlong!
Long Schlong is the new bantamweight champion!
Long Schlong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 6518 p4p, 485 weight class) and Monday Blues (ranked 3018 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Blues's choice of entrance music: Chance The Rapper - Angels. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Monday Blues!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Berthier shoots in for a double leg but Blues sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berthier shoots for a double leg takedown but Blues sprawls well. He's pushed Berthier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blues closes the distance and clinches.
Berthier is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blues is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Berthier to the mat. Berthier regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berthier (0) vs (2) Blues
Blues slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berthier 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.
Berthier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blues gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blues doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blues manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blues defends it easily.
Berthier looking for a guillotine here but Blues defends easily.
Berthier has his foot on Blues's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blues works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berthier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blues defends it easily.
Berthier is looking for a triangle but Blues pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blues slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berthier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blues defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues wants to pass the guard but Berthier is keeping the position.
Berthier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blues is aware though and is defending well.
Berthier is looking for a triangle but Blues pushes his legs off easily.
Blues stays in close to Berthier's body and controls the position.
Berthier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blues passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (0) vs (5) Blues
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berthier gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berthier (0) vs (7) Blues
Berthier is looking to improve his position but Blues isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berthier wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Berthier (0) vs (10) Blues
Blues is hanging on to Berthier's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blues is trying to stick to Berthier's back but Berthier is turning into Blues. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blues's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Berthier. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (2) vs (10) Blues
Berthier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blues manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berthier has Blues in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (2) vs (12) Blues
Berthier looking for subs off his back but Blues has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berthier looking for subs from the bottom but Blues mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (2) vs (15) Blues
Berthier working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berthier is working hard here to advance position.
Blues content just to control the position here.
Berthier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blues with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Berthier regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blues in particular looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blues prevents Berthier from improving his position.
Blues perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Berthier actively working from the bottom here.
Blues stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berthier looking for submissions off his back.
Berthier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blues pulls his head out easily.
Berthier actively working from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blues content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berthier looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blues passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (2) vs (18) Blues
Berthier tries to buck Blues off but Blues is having none of it.
Berthier tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Blues presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berthier (2) vs (20) Blues
Blues moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Berthier (2) vs (23) Blues
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Blues controlling the positon.
Berthier wants to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Blues.
Blues is continuing to stall.
Berthier breaks Blues's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (4) vs (23) Blues
Berthier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blues looking for a sweep. Not yet Blues, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Berthier wants to pass the guard but Blues is keeping the position.
Berthier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blues looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blues looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blues! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berthier (4) vs (27) Blues
Blues controls the position.
Let's hope that Blues has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Blues wins on points by 27 to 4.
An out of breath Monday Blues thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maui Waui (ranked 24196 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monday Blues (ranked 2999 p4p, 0 weight class). Blues is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chance The Rapper - Angels. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Maui Waui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Monday Blues!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Blues moves into the clinch successfully.
Blues has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Waui clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Waui (0) vs (4) Blues
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waui is trying to break free.
Waui rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Blues prevents Waui from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blues is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Blues 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waui trying to control from the bottom.
Blues content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Waui tries to get to full guard but Blues has control of the leg.
Waui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blues is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waui wants to get back to full guard.
Blues controlling the pace.
Waui wants to get back to full guard.
Waui wants to control but Blues is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blues controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waui is looking to control Blues's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Waui avoid being mounted?
Blues seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Waui tries to roll over but Blues keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waui trying to hold on to Blues's head to control him but Blues postures up.
Waui gets back to full guard.
Waui is pulling down on Blues's head to control his posture.
Waui is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Waui working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blues has passed into half guard!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blues prevents Waui from improving his position.
Blues keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Blues has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Waui controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Waui tries to roll over but Blues keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Waui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blues is working away from the top position though.
Waui wants to control the action here but instead Blues manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Waui (0) vs (7) Blues
Waui might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blues controlling from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blues avoids the attempt from Waui to control.
Waui reaches up to try and control the position but Blues seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Waui rolls and tries to escape and now Blues has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Waui (0) vs (10) Blues
Blues gets his hands free as Waui looks to control.
Waui is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Waui right now.
Waui rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Blues perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blues wants to pass to mount but Waui is defending the position.
Blues content to control rather than advance.
Waui trying to control from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Waui is trying to get back to full guard.
Waui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blues is working away from the top position though.
Waui has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Blues escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Blues! Score +3 for passing guard: Waui (0) vs (13) Blues
Blues slows the pace down.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Waui looking for a sweep but Blues has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Waui (0) vs (15) Blues
Blues controlling the pace for now.
Blues wants to take his opponent's back but Waui doesn't allow it.
Blues controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Waui wants to hold on but Blues pushes him away.
Blues controlling from mount.
Blues manages to capitalize on a mistake by Waui to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Waui (0) vs (18) Blues
Waui trying to control the hands but Blues breaks the grip.
Blues has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Waui's body.
Waui trying to control the position but Blues manages to sink in the hooks.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blues controlling the position well here. Waui rolled but Blues kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Waui wants to escape the position.
Blues has good solid back control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Waui rolls, trying to escape but Blues keeps control of the position.
Blues is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Blues is continuing to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blues avoiding Waui 's attempts to control his hands.
Blues controlling well, preventing Waui from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waui is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Waui tries to roll but Blues sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blues wins on points by 18 to 0.
Monday Blues 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:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between William Fidnhasieunch (ranked 19950 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monday Blues (ranked 2910 p4p, 0 weight class). Blues comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chance The Rapper - Angels kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Monday Blues was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; William Fidnhasieunch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Monday Blues!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blues clinches.
Blues lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fidnhasieunch (0) vs (2) Blues
Blues is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blues avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fidnhasieunch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blues can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fidnhasieunch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to sweep but instead, Blues has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to improve his position.
Blues controlling the pace.
Fidnhasieunch actively working from the bottom here.
Blues content to control rather than advance.
Fidnhasieunch tries to get to full guard but Blues has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch wants to get back to full guard but Blues has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fidnhasieunch (0) vs (5) Blues
You can see the frustration on Fidnhasieunch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blues controlling the position.
Fidnhasieunch tries to improve position but can't.
Fidnhasieunch is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch trying to remain calm as Blues controls from the top position.
Fidnhasieunch tries to buck Blues off but Blues is having none of it.
The referee asks Blues politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Blues prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fidnhasieunch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fidnhasieunch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blues is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fidnhasieunch wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fidnhasieunch tries to roll over but Blues keeps him under control.
Fidnhasieunch actively working from the bottom here.
Fidnhasieunch trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Blues manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fidnhasieunch (0) vs (8) Blues
Fidnhasieunch is just holding on here. Blues manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fidnhasieunch (0) vs (11) Blues
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to break free.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control the position but Blues manages to sink in the hooks.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to break free.
Good control from Blues.
Blues is hanging on to Fidnhasieunch's back as he tries to escape.
Blues is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch rolls, trying to escape but Blues keeps control of the position.
Blues has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fidnhasieunch's body.
Fidnhasieunch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fidnhasieunch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fidnhasieunch has a hand on Blues's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Blues takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fidnhasieunch (0) vs (14) Blues
Blues controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch working to try and regain half guard.
Blues controlling from the full mount.
Fidnhasieunch working to try and regain half guard.
Blues controlling the pace for now.
Fidnhasieunch wants to control but Blues is having none of it.
Fidnhasieunch working to try and regain half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch regains half guard.
Fidnhasieunch wants to get back to full guard.
Blues stalling.
Blues prevents Fidnhasieunch from improving his position.
Blues is taking a breather. Fidnhasieunch 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control here.
Fidnhasieunch looking for a kimura from the bottom but Blues passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fidnhasieunch (0) vs (17) Blues
Fidnhasieunch is looking to regain half guard here but Blues keeps moving and retains side control.
Fidnhasieunch is letting Blues control him for a moment.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to control Blues's posture but Blues avoids it.
Fidnhasieunch looks to move to half guard but instead Blues has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fidnhasieunch (0) vs (19) Blues
Fidnhasieunch is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blues controlling his opponent.
Fidnhasieunch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blues controlling his opponent.
Fidnhasieunch tries to reverse the position but Blues maintains control.
Fidnhasieunch tries to hold on but Blues postures up.
Fidnhasieunch is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control but Blues postures up.
Blues is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to control but can't.
Fidnhasieunch wants to improve his position but Blues is controlling well.
Fidnhasieunch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blues controlling the action here.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to get back to full guard here but Blues has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fidnhasieunch (0) vs (22) Blues
Fidnhasieunch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blues wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fidnhasieunch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to get back to full guard.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to control but Blues manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fidnhasieunch (0) vs (25) Blues
Fidnhasieunch wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fidnhasieunch (0) vs (28) Blues
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to break free.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control the action but Blues just sinks the hooks in.
Fidnhasieunch wants to escape the position.
Good control from Blues.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch tries to escape but Blues has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Blues controls the action.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Fidnhasieunch do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Blues is not going to allow Fidnhasieunch to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blues wins on points by 28 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Monday Blues thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Blues was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shklyarskiy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blues counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shklyarskiy thinking.
Shklyarskiy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monday Blues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shklyarskiy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shklyarskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blues manages to avoid it.
Shklyarskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blues sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shklyarskiy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blues lands a jab to Shklyarskiy's midsection.
Blues throws a shot to the body.
Blues lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Blues tenderised Shklyarskiy's leg. Shklyarskiy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Blues misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Shklyarskiy.
Blues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shklyarskiy.
Blues flicks out a counter leg kick but Shklyarskiy steps away.
Nice body kick there by Blues.
Shklyarskiy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blues scoring well with a low kick there.
Shklyarskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blues. #T1#
Blues throws a body punch but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
Blues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Blues finds it's target.
Blues scores with a sloppy right hand. Shklyarskiy should have avoided that one.
Shklyarskiy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shklyarskiy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blues ducks under a wild hook from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blues - that will leave a mark!
Blues lands the left hand.
Blues scores with a kick to the body.
Shklyarskiy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blues avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Blues there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blues lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Shklyarskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Blues. Beautiful body shot.
Blues throws a big shot that misses.
Blues scores with a leg kick.
Blues throws a looping overhand right but Shklyarskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Shklyarskiy scores with a body shot.
Blues swings for the body but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
Blues stuns Shklyarskiy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shklyarskiy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blues avoids the body shot from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy misses with a looping left.
Blues avoids the body shot from Shklyarskiy.
Blues connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shklyarskiy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Blues.
Blues scores with a head kick. Shklyarskiy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Blues looks for the body kick but Shklyarskiy saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Blues.
Shklyarskiy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blues scores with a head kick. Shklyarskiy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Shklyarskiy misses.
Shklyarskiy moves out of range of the body kick.
Shklyarskiy misses with a looping right.
Shklyarskiy lands a slapping body shot.
Shklyarskiy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Blues throws the kick towards the body but Shklyarskiy avoids it.
Shklyarskiy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blues throws a series of punches but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blues.
Blues scores with the left hand. Shklyarskiy knows he should have avoided that one.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot.
Blues with a jab.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Shklyarskiy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shklyarskiy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Shklyarskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Shklyarskiy misses.
Blues connects with a crisp jab.
Blues chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shklyarskiy with a jab.
Shklyarskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shklyarskiy throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Blues.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut
and Blues counters with a nice kick to the body.
That kick from Blues tenderised Shklyarskiy's leg. Shklyarskiy is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shklyarskiy misses the shot to the body.
Shklyarskiy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blues is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shklyarskiy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shklyarskiy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blues scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that 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.
#R2#
A solid body kick from Blues.
Monday Blues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shklyarskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blues throws a fast counter high kick but Shklyarskiy manages to duck under it in time.
Blues bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big right from Shklyarskiy misses.
Blues moves out of range as Shklyarskiy strikes.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blues connects with a leg kick. Shklyarskiy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shklyarskiy needs to keep his hands up - Blues had a free shot at his head there.
Shklyarskiy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shklyarskiy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blues.
Shklyarskiy moves forwards but Blues connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blues fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Blues.
Blues misses with the body kick
letting Shklyarskiy counter with a right hand.
Shklyarskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Blues takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Blues lands a right hook to the body.
Shklyarskiy misses with a hook. Blues ducked under it nicely.
Blues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blues slips under a jab.
Blues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blues lands a high kick!
Shklyarskiy looks to land a left hand but Blues moved out of range nicely.
Blues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Shklyarskiy. Those never looked like landing.
Shklyarskiy throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Blues releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That kick from Blues tenderised Shklyarskiy's leg. Shklyarskiy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shklyarskiy misses with a straight right.
Shklyarskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shklyarskiy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Blues moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Blues misses.
Blues cracks a nice hook into Shklyarskiy's ribs.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab when Blues was well out of range.
Shklyarskiy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shklyarskiy misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Blues misses.
Blues staying out of range there.
Blues with a nice cross.
Blues feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shklyarskiy's calf.
Shklyarskiy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shklyarskiy scrambles back to his feet.
Blues delivers a nice body kick.
Blues lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shklyarskiy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shklyarskiy misses the shot to the body.
Shklyarskiy misses with a hook.
Donk. Blues catches Shklyarskiy right on the button with a cross.
Shklyarskiy cracks Blues with an open hand slap.
Shklyarskiy jabs Blues to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Blues catches Shklyarskiy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shklyarskiy cracks Blues with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blues punishes Shklyarskiy's body with a nice straight punch.
Blues throws a head kick but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blues lands an overhand right.
Blues avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blues scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blues. Shklyarskiy shrugs it off though.
Blues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Blues.
Blues throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Blues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blues.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shklyarskiy. Blues does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Blues misses its intended target.
Blues on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shklyarskiy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blues can pounce on him.
Blues is looking to slow Shklyarskiy down with leg kicks.
Blues slips under a jab.
Shklyarskiy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bluess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shklyarskiy drops his hands momentarily and Blues takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A good leg kick by Blues.
Shklyarskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blues.
Crunch! Blues slams his shin into Shklyarskiy's torso.
Blues digs a good body shot into Shklyarskiy's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shklyarskiy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blues.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blues.
Shklyarskiy staying out of range there.
Shklyarskiy blocks a head kick by Blues.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues 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#
Blues throws a body punch but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
Blues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shklyarskiy on the side of the head.
Blues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blues moves out of range as Shklyarskiy strikes.
Blues scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blues digs a good hook to Shklyarskiy's body.
Blues connects with a body shot.
Blues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blues scores with a push kick.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shklyarskiy on the side of the head.
Shklyarskiy blocks a head kick by Blues.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shklyarskiy jabs Blues right on the nose. Blues blinks but takes it well.
Blues blocks a jab.
Shklyarskiy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Blues lands with a good body shot.
Blues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shklyarskiy throws out the jab.
Blues unleashes a big counter combination but Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shklyarskiy moves away.
Blues throws a sloppy head kick and Shklyarskiy moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Blues.
Blues looks to land a left hand but Shklyarskiy moved out of range nicely.
Shklyarskiy lands with a good body shot.
Shklyarskiy slips a jab from Blues.
Shklyarskiy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blues misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Shklyarskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shklyarskiy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blues.
Blues throws a good cross that connects.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Blues.
Shklyarskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blues.
Shklyarskiy connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues slips under a jab.
Blues fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blues misses with a straight right.
Shklyarskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blues misses with a head kick.
Blues digs a good hook to Shklyarskiy's body.
Shklyarskiy connects with a crisp jab.
Blues looks to throw the jab but Shklyarskiy is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blues, right into the meat.
Blues scores with a hook to the body. Shklyarskiy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blues.
Blues lands with a nice body kick.
Blues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
Blues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shklyarskiy misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Blues throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shklyarskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blues moves away.
Blues swings for the body but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
Blues slips a straight right by Shklyarskiy.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blues ducks under a wild hook from Shklyarskiy.
Blues throws a hook but Shklyarskiy blocks it.
Blues on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monday Blues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shklyarskiy tries to bum rush Blues with a series of wild strikes but Blues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Blues lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shklyarskiy doesn't seem phased though.
Blues moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blues throws a lazy right hand but Shklyarskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blues.
Blues staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Shklyarskiy. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Blues scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Blues finds it's target.
Shklyarskiy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shklyarskiy takes one on the button.
Shklyarskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blues is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice jab there from Blues.
Shklyarskiy looks to land a right hand but Blues moved out of range.
Blues takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blues thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shklyarskiy if he has to take too many more of those.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shklyarskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blues.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues scores with a decent looking hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blues, right into the meat.
Blues lands a head kick!
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blues connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blues 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
A very excited looking Monday Blues 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Blues connects with a body shot that sends Garcia Vega's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blues.
Blues lands a slapping body shot.
Blues scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garcia Vega throws a series of punches but Blues avoids them all with ease.
Blues slips a jab and a cross from Garcia Vega.
Blues quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Garcia Vega gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blues.
A punch lands to the side of Garcia Vega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garcia Vega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Blues.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues scores with a nice body kick.
Blues thuds his right hand into Garcia Vega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blues.
Blues chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcia Vega on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blues scores with a kick to the body.
Blues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia Vega at a distance.
Blues connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia Vega tries for a takedown but Blues sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Monday Blues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Garcia Vega misses with the combination.
Blues works Garcia Vega's body with a nice hook.
Garcia Vega 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.
Garcia Vega tries for a takedown but Blues circles away easily
and Blues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blues.
Blues lands a right hook to the body.
Blues fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monday Blues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia Vega tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blues counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia Vega takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blues connects with a solid leg kick.
Blues connects with a body shot that sends Garcia Vega's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia Vega tries to clinch up but Blues circles away and keeps his distance.
Blues is looking to wear down Garcia Vega with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Blues connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Blues finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Garcia Vega throws a lazy uppercut
and Blues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia Vega doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Garcia Vega.
Blues scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blues throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia Vega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy left from Blues finds it's target.
Blues lands with a slapping head kick.
Blues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blues lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blues lands with a hook. Garcia Vega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia Vega tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blues counters with a nice body kick.
#T3#
Garcia Vega shoots in for a takedown but Blues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blues catches Garcia Vega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Blues does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blues.#ROC#
Garcia Vega is rocked!
Garcia Vega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garcia Vega is still on wobbly legs! Can Blues finish him?
Garcia Vega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia Vega at a distance.
Blues moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blues scores with a jab to the body.
Blues moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia Vega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Blues! Garcia Vega is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monday Blues!
During a confident post fight interview, Monday Blues thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Juan Garcia Vega was interviewed post fight and said 'Well today I'm not happy, you know I made a lot of mistakes and underestimated Larry. But you know this sport of MMA is all about the best fighter in the ring at that moment. I know I was the better fighter but I got careless and the result is a loss. Thank you fans for coming out... *leaves ring*'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Blues scores with a crisp jab that stopped One in his tracks.
Blues looks to land a right hand but One moved out of range.
Blues throws a poor cross that misses
and One counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of One 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Blues.
Blues lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blues scores with a push kick.
One takes one on the button.
One steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blues. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues cracks One with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blues scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blues lands with a slapping head kick.
Blues misses with a kick to the body.
Blues lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blues.
One shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blues sprawls well. Blues wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. One gets slowly back to his feet.
Blues swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blues scores with a jab. One acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blues looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blues looks to land a left hand but One moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blues.
One chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blues can pounce on him.
Blues scores with a jab to the body.
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
One takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
A solid body kick from Blues.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blues scores with a nice body kick.
Blues throws a leg kick which misses One's front leg but catches the back leg as One tries to avoid it.
Blues connects with a right hand. One shakes it off.
Monday Blues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blues scores with a hook.
Monday Blues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blues feints and then cracks One's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow One down.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
One shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blues throws a quick head kick that skims the top of One's head.
Blues scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blues thuds his right hand into One's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blues scores with a jab to the head.
Blues is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Blues throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Blues. That snapped One's head back.
Blues scores with a leg kick.
Blues scores with a hook to the body. One takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blues throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and One counters with a takedown into side control.
Blues is looking to reverse the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blues stops One from passing to mount.
Blues on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
One is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Blues looks calm but he's in trouble here. One gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Blues is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! One lets go of the hold and Blues can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). New Breed One!
New Breed One 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:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 3228 p4p, 304 weight class) and Monday Blues (ranked 2144 p4p, 0 weight class). Blues has chosen Chance The Rapper - Angels as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Monday Blues!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blues was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Blues
Smith controlling from the top position.
Blues trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control but Blues is working from the bottom.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Star Studded Beef that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blues is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blues looking for a sweep. Not yet Blues, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Blues looking for a sweep. Not yet Blues, not yet.
Blues looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving.
Blues looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Blues gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Blues
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blues pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith wants to sweep here but Blues controlling him for the moment.
Blues must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (4) vs (2) Blues
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blues is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blues is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (4) vs (6) Blues
Blues tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Blues gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Smith biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Blues is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blues is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Blues is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break free.
Blues struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smith is really stuck here.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Blues is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Blues 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, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith turns into Blues and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (6) Blues
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blues manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Blues in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (8) Blues
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Blues is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith pulls Blues in to control the position.
Blues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Blues from controlling successfully.
Smith is trying to control the position but Blues postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blues trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to sweep here but Blues controlling him for the moment.
Blues looking to pass the guard.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (8) vs (8) Blues
Blues is looking to get back to full guard here but Smith has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (11) vs (8) Blues
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blues looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (13) vs (8) Blues
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blues has worked his arm free - good work by Blues!
Blues is not content to let Smith control the position.
Blues is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (13) vs (12) Blues
Blues not allowing Smith to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blues looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blues prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Blues swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Blues's guard. A big mistake from Blues there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (15) vs (12) Blues
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blues is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Blues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Blues slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (15) vs (14) Blues
Smith pulls Blues in to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blues looking to pass the guard.
Blues pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blues tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 15 to 14.
Peter Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Hot Spunk in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Blues works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Blues stuffs the takedown.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Blues counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blues appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jrayden Johnson.
Blues lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blues counters with a leg kick.
Blues lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blues counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blues, right into the meat.
Blues looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blues 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson looks winded!
Blues lands with a shot to the body.
Blues thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Blues scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Blues scores with a hook.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Blues finish him?
Blues scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Blues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Blues.
Blues stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Blues.
A jab from Blues does it's job there.
Blues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blues counters with a nice body kick.
Blues lands with a shot to the body.
Blues thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Blues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 cross from Blues lands.
Blues lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Blues scores with a four punch combination!
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
Blues connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blues cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Blues is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blues stuffs the takedown.
Blues walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Johnson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Blues swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Johnson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monday Blues!
A very excited looking Monday Blues 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Goku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Blues takes the fight into the clinch.
Blues lands a body shot.
Blues working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goku wants to take the fight to the mat but Blues manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues lands a shot to the body.
Goku looking for a takedown.
Blues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goku's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Blues.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
Goku prevents a body shot from Blues. #T1#
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goku tries to score a body lock takedown but Blues shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seng Goku.
Blues lands an elbow inside that Goku shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blues just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goku's brow.
Blues gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blues lands a left hand.
Goku prevents a body shot from Blues.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goku.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blues.
Blues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blues lands a left hand.
Blues lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Blues.
Blues prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blues seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Goku can turn it around.
Blues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gokus head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blues.
Blues stops a takedown attempt from Goku.
Goku blocks an elbow strike.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Goku avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues pushes Goku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
Blues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goku or not.
Goku tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Blues to work.
Goku blocks a body shot from Blues.
Blues pressing his opponent against the cage.
Blues lands an elbow inside that Goku shrugs off. #T3#
Goku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goku or not.
Goku is working for takedown but Blues is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blues lands a nice elbow.
Goku takes a shot to the head.
Blues throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blues lands an elbow just above Goku 's eye.
Blues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gokus head.
Goku blocks a body shot from Blues.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blues lands a shot to the body.
Blues lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Blues looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blues lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goku wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Blues.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blues - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Goku avoids the elbow strike from Blues, against the cage.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blues lands a left hand.
Blues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goku backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blues just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goku's brow.
Blues stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blues misses with a body punch.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that 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.
#R2#
Blues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blues throws a big shot that misses.
Goku looks to clinch
letting Blues counter with a right hand.
Blues scores with a leg kick.
Blues lands a nice looking body shot.
Goku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blues counters with a leg kick.
Blues dips to his left and cracks Goku with an uppercut!
Goku fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Goku clinches up against the cage.
Blues can't find room to land a body shot as Goku controls the action.
Goku takes an elbow to the temple.
Goku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monday Blues has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blues - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Goku takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goku avoids a wild elbow strike from Blues.
Blues misses with the head strike.
Blues lands a right hand.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blues gets through Goku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Blues.
Goku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blues pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goku was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.
Blues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goku is looking to clinch.
Blues jabs Goku right on the nose. Goku blinks but takes it well.
Jab, jab by Blues - just one landing.
Goku moves in looking to clinch but Blues pushes him off.
Blues lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Goku is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blues connects with an inside leg kick.
Blues 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.
Goku is still on wobbly legs! Can Blues finish him?
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Blues takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Goku moves into the clinch successfully.
Blues throws an elbow that misses.
Blues scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blues has a couple of punches blocked by Goku.
Goku seems to have recovered his senses.
Blues lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Blues.
Goku blocks a body shot from Blues.
Blues lands a nice elbow.
Blues misses with a punch on the inside.
Goku wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
Blues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goku backwards.
Goku dodges an elbow strike from Blues.
Blues pushes Goku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goku can do to turn this around?
Goku blocks the elbow strike.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Goku avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues struggles to land a body shot inside as Goku controls his hands.
Goku is looking to take this one to the mat.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seng Goku.
Blues leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blues lands a nice uppercut.
Goku is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blues working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Blues lands an elbow inside that Goku shrugs off.
Blues is working Goku over against the cage.
Blues misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blues pushes off an throws an elbow but Goku leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
Blues misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blues throws an elbow but misses.
Goku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blues throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blues tries to work over Goku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blues tries to work over Goku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blues just leaning against Goku, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goku fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Blues there.
Blues cracks Goku with a good jab.
Blues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blues lands a leg kick that knocks Goku off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Goku closes the distance and clinches.
Blues lands an elbow just above Goku 's eye.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Blues.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blues digs a right hand underneath Goku's ribcage. Goku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blues looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Goku blocks a body shot from Blues.
Blues makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blues misses with a body punch.
Blues gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goku takes a shot to the head.
Blues misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
Blues working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blues throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goku blocks an elbow strike from Blues.
Goku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blues throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Seng Goku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monday Blues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Goku is working for takedown but Blues is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blues has a couple of punches blocked by Goku.
Blues prevents the takedown attempt.
Blues misses with a body punch.
Blues lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Blues makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blues presses Goku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goku avoids a wild elbow strike from Blues.
Blues on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goku blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Blues gets underhooks to prevent Goku's takedown attempt.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seng Goku.
Blues misses with an elbow over the top.
Goku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blues is defending well for now.
Goku tries to land knees in the clinch but Blues avoids the damage to the body.
Blues gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goku wants to take the fight to the mat but Blues manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blues managing to block the knees to the body from Goku.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blues 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
During a confident post fight interview, Monday Blues thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ADWGC Sydney
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 1147 p4p, 62 weight class) and Monday Blues (ranked 2126 p4p, 113 weight class). Blues has chosen Chance The Rapper - Angels as his entrance music. Monday Blues is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Monday Blues!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Blues. Blues maintains the clinch.
Blues is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blues is looking for a takedown.
Blues tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Kron Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monday Blues.
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Blues
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva is pushing down on Blues's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blues is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Blues is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Blues is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Blues
Blues wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Blues is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (8) vs (0) Blues
Blues defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Silva is looking for the choke from the back position but Blues is controlling his hands well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silva gets his way!
Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Silva is not going to allow Blues to sit and survive in this position.
Silva has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Blues is in real trouble here. Silva gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Blues is tapping out! Silva wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kron Silva!
In his post fight interview, Kron Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
ADWGC 6
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Monday Blues (ranked 1896 p4p, 96 weight class) and Brian Marais (ranked 4524 p4p, 197 weight class). Blues comes into the arena with Chance The Rapper - Angels blaring out of the sound system. Marais has chosen The Offspring - Come Out And Play as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Monday Blues! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Brian Marais!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blues closes the distance and pushes Marais back into the cage.
Blues has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marais regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blues (2) vs (0) Marais
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blues pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marais is keeping the position for now.
Blues sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marais working for a triangle but Blues defends it easily.
Blues has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marais can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blues controls the pace.
Marais throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blues escapes and throws Marais's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blues (5) vs (0) Marais
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues takes a little break here. Marais wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marais wants to control but Blues postures up.
Marais felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues tries to move to mount but Marais blocks the move with his legs.
Marais tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blues wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blues is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marais's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marais tries to improve position but can't.
Marais prevents Blues from improving position.
Marais is trying to work for a sweep but Blues has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blues (7) vs (0) Marais
Blues takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marais keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blues is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Marais is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Blues (10) vs (0) Marais
Marais can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blues biding his time, controlling Marais.
Marais showing good submission defense here.
Marais wants to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Blues controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Marais right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Blues has the hooks in. Marais is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Blues working for a choke but Marais is defending well.
Blues slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Marais is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Marais wants to control his opponent's hands but Blues gets his hands free.
Marais is trying to break free.
Blues is riding his opponent, not letting Marais buck him off.
Marais wants to control his opponent's hands but Blues gets his hands free.
Marais is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Blues slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blues has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Blues.
Marais tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blues trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marais doesn't escape.
Blues'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.
Blues continues to hold on tight.
Marais turns into Blues and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blues (10) vs (2) Marais
Marais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Blues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marais doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marais manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marais is aware though and is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marais drops back looking for a leg! Blues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blues manages to kick Marais off! Marais jumps back into Blues's guard.
Marais wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving.
Blues pulls Marais in to control the position.
Marais drops back looking for a leg! Blues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blues manages to kick Marais off! Marais jumps back into Blues's guard.
Blues looking for a guillotine here but Marais defends easily.
Marais pushing down on Blues's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marais working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Blues's thigh. Blues counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Blues is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blues controls Marais momentarily but Marais frees himself.
Marais passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blues (10) vs (5) Marais
Marais tries for a kimura but Blues is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blues is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marais's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blues is refusing to be controlled, as Marais sits in half guard.
Marais wants to free his trapped foot but Blues is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blues moves into full guard.
Blues working for a triangle but Marais defends it easily.
Marais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marais 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.
Blues trying to control the position here.
Marais works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marais wants to work for an arm triangle but Blues is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marais looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blues manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blues has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marais can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marais advances to half guard.
Blues looking for submissions off his back.
Marais seems to be looking for submissions.
Blues holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marais is looking to advance position but Blues won't allow it.
Blues wants to improve his position but Marais is controlling well.
Blues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marais pulls his head out easily.
Blues is defending against the submission attempts here by Marais.
Blues is pressing down on Marais's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marais trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marais trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blues is trying to control the position but Marais postures up.
Marais drops back looking for a leg! Blues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blues manages to kick Marais off! Marais jumps back into Blues's guard.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Marais got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blues has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marais has managed to get both his arms back between Blues's legs - danger averted.
Marais wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving.
Blues trying to keep a closed guard but Marais is proving a slippery customer.
Marais tries to free his leg and advance position but Blues is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marais looking to pass the guard.
Blues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blues is really struggling to control Marais but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marais is aware though and is defending well.
Blues is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marais defends well.
Blues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Marais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marais got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blues has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marais has managed to get both his arms back between Blues's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marais forces his way into half guard.
Marais is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blues doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marais.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blues takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
After winning the bout, Monday Blues thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Brian Marais spoke after the fight, saying 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'. |
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Event:
OFC 404: Shamrock vs Yurmommy
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Fantana has his takedown stuffed
and Blues counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantana dips to his left and cracks Blues with an uppercut!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blues enables Fantana to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blues manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fantana on the ground.#SUB#
Fantana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blues has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fantana has managed to get both his arms back between Blues's legs - danger averted.
Fantana advances to half guard.
Fantana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blues is not content to let Fantana control the position.
Blues is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana wants to pass to mount but Blues is defending the position.
Blues wants to control but Fantana is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Blues moves into full guard.
Fantana trying to control but Blues is working from the bottom.
Fantana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blues controls Fantana momentarily but Fantana frees himself. #SUB#
Blues had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fantana defends it easily.
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fantana is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blues holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fantana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fantana fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantana. Blues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantana misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fantana.
Fantana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blues. Blues obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Blues misses.
Fantana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blues digs a good hook to Fantana's body.
Monday Blues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blues dodges the punch combination from Fantana.
Blues misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Nice cross by Fantana.
Good shot there by Fantana.
Blues swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantana misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Blues tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantana misses with a few strikes there.
Fantana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blues checks it well.
Fantana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Blues misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Fantana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Blues tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Blues moves into the clinch.
Blues tries a body shot but Fantana blocks it.
Blues misses with a body punch.
Fantana prevents a body shot from Blues.
Fantana misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fantana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Good body shot from Blues.
Fantana gets through Blues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blues can't find room to land a body shot as Fantana controls the action.
Blues blocks an uppercut.
Fantana wants to break free but Blues has control.
#BC2#
Fantana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantana. Blues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantana throws a hook but Blues avoids it easily.
Fantana scores with a sloppy right hand. Blues should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Fantana.
Blues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantana tries to clinch but Blues moves out of range.
Fantana misses with a hook.
Blues lands with an uppercut that bounces Fantana off the cage and back into range.
Blues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantana misses with a double jab.
Fantana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantana is just out of range.
Fantana throws a big shot that misses.
Fantana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantana cracks Blues with a good jab.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantana is just out of range.
Fantana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blues throwing a counter right hand but Fantana manages to avoid it.
Fantana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantana scores with a three punch combo!
Fantana throws a nice looking combination but Blues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Fantana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blues is looking to stand back up but Fantana counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blues.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR##SUB#
Blues looking for submissions off his back.
Fantana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantana is trying to control the action in half guard but Blues is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Fantana has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB#
Blues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantana trying to control from half guard but Blues is working away.
Fantana working over Blues with some ground and pound. Blues looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blues is trying to control but can't.
Fantana working over Blues with some ground and pound. Blues looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blues is looking to improve his position.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantana trying to pass the guard but Blues defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantana working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Fantana wants to control but Blues is keeping him busy.
Blues is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fantana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fantana's back!
Fantana wants to control his opponent's hands but Blues gets his hands free.
Fantana tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blues wants to stand but Fantana is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Blues wants to take Fantana's back but he can't do it this time.
Blues is looking to take Fantana's back but instead Fantana gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Fantana wants to improve his position but Blues is controlling well.
#T3#
Blues is taking a breather. Fantana 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.
Fantana wants to improve his position but Blues is controlling well.
Blues stalling.
Blues tries to pass to full mount but Fantana defends it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fantana tries to get to full guard but Blues has control of the leg.
Blues tries to stand and escape but Fantana is controlling the position.
Fantana wants to improve his position but Blues is controlling well.
Blues tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fantana. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Blues.
Blues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fantana.
Blues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fantana circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fantana looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.
Blues throws a shot to the body.
Blues throws a head kick but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blues.
Fantana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blues.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fantana moves away.
Fantana punishes Blues's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantana misses with a series of wild punches.
Brian Fantana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blues throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues scores with a sloppy right hand. Fantana should have avoided that one.
Blues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fantana.
Blues appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blues slips a jab and a cross from Fantana.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fantana.
Blues scores with a jab.#T1#
Fantana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fantana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantana goes for a double leg but Blues avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blues continues to drive forward.
Fantana lands a nice shot to the body.
Blues lands a jab to Fantana's midsection.#CL#
Blues clinches.
Fantana blocks a body shot from Blues. #BC#
Blues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantana manages to avoid it.
Blues connects with a jab.
Fantana throws a series of punches but Blues moves out of range.
Blues throws a jab when Fantana was well out of range.
Blues is looking to wear down Fantana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blues slips under a jab.
Fantana thuds a left hand into Blues's body.
Fantana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blues swings for the body but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Fantana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blues as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Fantana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Blues has Fantana up against the cage in a clinch.
Blues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fantanas head.
Fantana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fantana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blues tries a body shot but Fantana blocks it.
Blues tries a body shot but Fantana blocks it.
Fantana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Blues breaks the clinch.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantana. Blues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
Blues keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantana shoots in and drives through. Blues sprawls well.
It looked like Blues was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fantana.
Monday Blues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fantana.#T3#
Blues lands a two punch combo.
Blues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantana.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Blues throws a hook to the side of Fantana's head but Fantana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantana fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Blues misses the target.
Fantana misses with a low kick.
Blues lands with an overhand left.
Blues takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantana scores with a body shot.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blues throws a leg kick but Fantana moved away.
Good work by Fantana as he checks the leg kick.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantana misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Blues misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fantana wants to slow Blues down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blues.
It looked like Blues was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fantana.
Jab, jab by Fantana - just one landing.
Fantana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blues as he jumps to the side.
Blues scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fantana doesn't seem bothered though.
Brian Fantana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blues jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Fantana drives through with a takedown into Blues's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Blues looking for a guillotine here but Fantana defends easily.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fantana 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Fantana!
Brian Fantana thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SYN Europe 97
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Blues throws a shot from downtown. Ronaldo moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blues looks to land a right hand but Ronaldo moved out of range.
Blues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ronaldo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ronaldo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from Blues misses its intended target. #CL#
Blues moves into the clinch successfully.
Ronaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blues backwards.
Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Blues.
Ronaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
Blues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo pushes Blues back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blues tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ronaldo scores with a hook to the body.
I was talking to Blues's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Ronaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Blues.
Ronaldo slips a straight right by Blues.
Blues missing with a left hand there. Ronaldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ronaldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ronaldo scores with a decent looking hook.
Blues ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
A counter left hand to the body from Blues misses its target.#T1#
Ronaldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blues.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo scores with a body shot.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Nice defenses there by Blues.
Blues throws out a loose jab but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blues swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blues.
Ronaldo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blues throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Blues avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ronaldo misses with a hook.
A big left from Ronaldo misses.
Ronaldo tries to land a leg kick but Blues saw it coming and moves away.
Blues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ronaldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blues is out of range and Ronaldo settles back down.
Blues misses with a shot to the body
and Ronaldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues is looking to wear down Ronaldo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronaldo connects with a right hand. Blues shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Ronaldo.
Blues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ronaldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blues takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ronaldo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ronaldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ronaldo cracks Blues with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Ronaldo misses.
Ronaldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blues staying out of range there.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the side of Blues's head but Blues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ronaldo walks into a jab.
Blues tests Ronaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blues checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo tries a low kick but Blues avoids it.
As Ronaldo backs away, Blues returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.#T3#
Ronaldo avoids the body shot from Blues.
Ronaldo swings for the body but Blues moves out of range.
Blues has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ronaldo.
Blues stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ronaldo.
Blues takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blues throws a shot from downtown. Ronaldo moves away and avoids it.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blues.
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.
Good exchange - Blues coming out on top.
Blues darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Blues misses.
Ronaldo missing with a left hand there. Blues was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blues appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blues.
Blues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blues moves away.
Blues swings widly with a right hand
letting Ronaldo counter with a right hand.
Ronaldo connects with a body shot that sends Blues's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. Blues saw that one coming.
It looked like Blues was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blues.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
#T4#
Blues tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blues takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blues takes a swing at Ronaldo's ribcage but misses.
Ronaldo thuds his shin into the meat of Blues's side.
Blues cracks Ronaldo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ronaldo lands with a hook. Blues tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ronaldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blues. That did some damage!
Blues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Blues blocks it.
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo looks to land a body kick but Blues moved away.
Ronaldo looks to land a body kick but Blues moved away.
Ronaldo looks for the body kick but Blues saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo misses with a leg kick
and Blues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
Blues tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ronaldo.
Ronaldo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watch Out Ronaldo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Blues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ronaldo is looking to land body kicks.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Decent striking displayed by Ronaldo there.
Blues blocks a jab.
Blues seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ronaldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ronaldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ronaldo staying out of range there.#CL#
Blues takes the fight into the clinch.
Blues has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
Blues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Ronaldo successfully pulls guard.
Ronaldo controlling the position.
Ronaldo is continuing to stall.#T1#
Ronaldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blues looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ronaldo pulls Blues in close to prevent any damage.
Blues trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ronaldo's guard.
Blues is fighting to break Ronaldo's control of his arms but Ronaldo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blues scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Blues.
Ronaldo swings for the body but Blues moves out of range.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Blues takes a swing at Ronaldo's ribcage but misses.
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
Ronaldo lands a jab to Blues's midsection.
Ronaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ronaldo thuds a left hand into Blues's body.
Ronaldo feints and then cracks Blues's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blues down.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Blues swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
That kick from Blues tenderised Ronaldo's leg. Ronaldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blues.
Ronaldo throws out a counter right but Blues avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Ronaldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ronaldo digs a good body shot into Blues's ribs.
Ronaldo throws a chopping leg kick but Blues manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Ronaldo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blues looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Ronaldo misses.
Ronaldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Blues. Beautiful body shot.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blues has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ronaldo.
Blues fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blues punishes Ronaldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Blues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.
Blues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blues has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ronaldo.
Blues takes one to the chin there.
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!
Ronaldo lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronaldo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ronaldo connects with a crisp jab.
Blues moves out of range of the leg kick from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo cracks Blues with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ronaldo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ronaldo loads up on a big right hand but Blues slips the punch.
Ronaldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ronaldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Blues should have avoided that one.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.
Blues takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ronaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ronaldo fakes the leg kick and cracks Blues in the body.
Blues moves out of range of the strikes.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blues connects with a body shot.
Ronaldo is looking to chop away at Blues's legs.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blues misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watch Out Ronaldo 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#
Blues digs a good body shot into Ronaldo's ribs.
Blues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blues stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronaldo digs a good body shot into Blues's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ronaldo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blues if he has to take too many more of those.
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo ducks right into an uppercut from Blues.
Ronaldo motions for Blues to come forward. Ronaldo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blues loads up on a big right hand but Ronaldo slips the punch.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Blues's ribcage but misses.
Blues throwing a counter right hand but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blues.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo lands a nice looking body shot.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Ronaldo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
Blues scoring well with a low kick there.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo slips a straight right by Blues.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blues's sensitive parts.
Ronaldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blues swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blues in his tracks.
Ronaldo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ronaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blues tries to move into range but Ronaldo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ronaldo lands with a good body shot.
Ronaldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blues.
Ronaldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blues checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Watch Out Ronaldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ronaldo. That's going to slow Blues down.
Blues connects with a body shot.
Ronaldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blues was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Ronaldo wants to land a leg kick but Blues is out of range.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ronaldo, as that shot connected.
Blues takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Blues misses its intended target.
Blues is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ronaldo throws a jab when Blues was well out of range.
Blues blocks a jab.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blues.
Ronaldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ronaldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Blues checks it.
Monday Blues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Blues misses with a straight left.
Blues ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
Blues is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
Ronaldo lands with a shot to the body.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ronaldo stuns Blues with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blues chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ronaldo can pounce on him.
Blues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ronaldo.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blues.
Ronaldo clobbers Blues with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ronaldo dips to his left and cracks Blues with an uppercut!
Blues moves to clinch but Ronaldo breaks away
and Ronaldo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blues really felt that one!
Blues takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ronaldo misses with a kick to the body.
Ronaldo throws a front kick that sends Blues stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blues throws an overhand right that lands on Ronaldo's shoulder, as Ronaldo tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Blues takes a swing at Ronaldo's ribcage but misses.
Ronaldo thumps Blues with a low kick.
Ronaldo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo connects with a body shot that sends Blues's belly button to the back.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.
Blues tries to clinch up but Ronaldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ronaldo scores with a hook.
Ronaldo scores with a jab.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blues gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ronaldo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Watch Out Ronaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ronaldo 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watch Out Ronaldo!
Watch Out Ronaldo 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:
DARE 86
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Brah.
Blues misses with a combination
and Blues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Brah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blues but Blues pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brah misses with a head kick.
Blues is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brah with a body shot.
Blues swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
Brah misses with a looping right.
Brah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Blues misses.
Blues connects with a leg kick. Brah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah connects with the punch.
Monday Blues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah throws a right hand that Blues ducks under and follows up with a left that Blues also avoids with ease.
Brah misses with a hook. Blues ducked under it nicely.
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Blues.
Blues doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brah tries to score with a low kick but Blues moves his leg out of the way.
Blues now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Blues cracks Brah with a good jab.
Brah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brah avoids the body shot from Blues.
Brah misses with a body shot.
Blues swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brah misses the jab.#CL2#
Blues has Brah up against the cage in a clinch.
Brah is trying to stall.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blues. #BC#
Brah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brah fakes the leg kick and cracks Blues in the body.
Blues's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brah under the eye.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2##TD#
Brah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blues's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving.
Blues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blues swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Brah lying in Blues's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Blues decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Brah taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monday Blues!
After winning the bout, Monday Blues thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Edgy Brah had this to say: 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 155
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues walks into a jab.
Blues slips under a jab.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Blues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blues manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Blues counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Blues's head coaches at Aspire Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blues circles away.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blues manages to avoid it.
Blues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blues moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blues slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blues was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A quick step to the side and Blues tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith jabs Blues right on the nose. Blues blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Blues is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith misses with a hook. Blues ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Blues clinches up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blues lands a body punch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Blues as the two fighters clinch.
Blues lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Blues throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blues digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Blues gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith trying to stall but Blues improves his position.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Blues is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Blues.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Blues misses with a body punch.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blues is keeping busy.
Blues digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith blocks a body shot from Blues.
Blues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith tries to pull guard but Blues forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blues misses with a body punch.
Blues lands a left hand.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Smith.
Blues on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Blues.
Blues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith blocks a body shot from Blues.
Blues is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blues has him pressed against the cage.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blues can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Blues working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blues tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Blues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Blues, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Blues misses the target.
Blues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Blues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blues throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith takes a swing at Blues's ribcage but misses.
Blues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Blues throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blues tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blues to the ground. Blues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Blues misses its intended target.
Blues throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Blues is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Blues lands a right hook to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Blues moves out of range.
Blues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blues throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blues keeps the fight on the outside.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is looking to clinch but Blues is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Blues on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blues connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blues.
#CL#
Blues moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Monday Blues has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Blues.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Blues finish him?
A shot in the inside from Blues.
A hook to the body from Blues.
Blues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blues lands a body punch.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Blues lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blues scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blues is working Smith over against the cage.
Blues pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blues is working Smith over against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Blues.
Blues pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Blues.
Nice body punch from Blues.
Blues pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blues lands a left hand.
Blues presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Blues.
Blues cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Blues.
Blues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Blues is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Blues - that landed with a thud.
Blues lands a body punch.
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
Blues stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Blues.
Blues lands a body shot.
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
Blues lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Blues.
A short body shot lands from Blues as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Blues.
A short left from Blues.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blues.
Blues digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank. #T2#
Blues works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Blues lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blues lands with a left to the head.
Blues throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blues cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Blues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Blues.
Blues creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smith with a big uppercut! Smith tries to clinch up but Blues pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Smith to the mat! Smith covers up and Blues unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Monday Blues!
Monday Blues decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 151
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
I Can is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blues sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but I Can manages to avoid it.
Blues misses with a straight right.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
I Can closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
I Can has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
I Can has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Blues is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Because I Can!
Because I Can opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 147
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Blues scores with a hook to the body. Day takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blues darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blues goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blues can pounce on him.
Blues throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Day moves into the clinch.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Blues controls his hands.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues blocks a body shot from Day.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blues's elbow.
Day takes a shot to the head.
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
Blues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Blues misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Blues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blues.
Blues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blues sets himself, and Day steps forward looking for the clinch! Blues avoids it this time.
Blues tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Blues fails to land with a series of punches.
Day has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Day swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blues is looking to wear down Day with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blues scores with a nice head shot.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blues.
Day tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Day walks into a left hand.
Monday Blues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blues looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Day appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blues thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Blues does no damage.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Day avoids the body shot from Blues.
Day showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blues.
#T2#
Blues fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues misses with a wild combination.
Day looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blues misses with a hook.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Day moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Day avoids the body shot from Blues.
#T3#
Day looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blues lands a nice looking body shot.
Blues connects with the punch.
Day takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Day throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blues's head.
Blues's corner calls for a 1-2. Blues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Blues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blues connects with a solid leg kick.
Blues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blues wants it to stay on the feet.
Blues takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blues's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blues moves away.#T4#
Day checks the leg kick.
Blues throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Blues as he connects with a hook.
Day moves away from the strike by Blues.
Day lands with a thumping leg kick.
Day takes a jab right on the kisser.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Blues's shoulder, as Blues tries to avoid the shot.
Blues avoids the body shot from Day.
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.
Day takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues lands a jab to the head.
Monday Blues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that round.
That's time! Blues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blues swings away with a body shot that misses
and Day counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blues lands with a shot to the body.
Blues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDay.
Blues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
A chopping leg kick lands by Day.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day throws a hook but Blues avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Blues. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blues looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blues slips under a jab from Day.
Day misses with a body shot.
Blues scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blues swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Monday Blues is winning the standup battle so far.
Blues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Day counters with a right hand to the body.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Day drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blues defends it well.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Blues with a jab.
Blues throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Day 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.
Blues lands a jab to Day's midsection.
Blues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Blues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Day slips a jab from Blues.#T2#
Blues takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
Blues moves in looking to clinch but Day pushes him off.
Day's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Day scrambles back to his feet.
Blues throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day cracks Blues with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Day at a distance.
Day moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Day throws out a powerful jab.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
Blues misses with a straight right.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Blues circles away.
#T3#
Blues scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Day darts in looking for a takedown but Blues gets double underhooks and turns Day into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Blues misses its target.
Day takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blues misses with a straight left.
Day throws out a counter right but Blues avoids it with no problem.
Blues lands a glancing blow to the side of Day's head.#CL#
Blues clinches with his opponent.
Day is stalling here.
Blues swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Blues fails to land.
Blues tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blues backwards.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage. #T4#
Day misses with some punches.
Blues digs a right hand into Day's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Day's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Day breaks from the clinch.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blues lands a body shot.
Day misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Blues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Day scores with a hook to the body. Blues takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blues connects with a body shot that sends Day's belly button to the back.
Blues throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day throws out a counter right but Blues avoids it with no problem.
Blues swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Blues misses with a hook
and Blues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day punishes Blues's body with a nice straight punch.
Blues takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Blues.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blues counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Day thinking.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Day drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blues defends it well.
Day drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blues is looking to clinch.
Blues digs a good hook to Day's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Blues tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blues missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Blues lands a jab-cross combination.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Blues throws a body punch but Day moves out of range. #CL2#
Day darts in and clinches Blues up against the cage.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blues.
Day working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day is trying to pull guard but Blues turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blues digs a right hand underneath Day's ribcage. Day let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blues is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Day tries to work over Blues's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blues lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Monday Blues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Day fails to pull guard.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Day.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blues blocks a body shot from Day.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Day misses with a body punch.
Blues gets through Day's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Blues.
Blues gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Day.
#T3#
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blues blocks a body shot from Day.
Day goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blues prevents it.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Blues uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Day has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blues uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Day looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blues passes into side control.
Blues tries to stand but Day controls the position and pulls Blues into his guard. #T4#
Blues content to stall in guard here.
Blues has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Day is proving hard to escape from.
Day looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blues is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blues, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
Monday Blues thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 143
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Foote loads up on a big right hand but Blues slips the punch.
Blues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blues connects with a nice looking jab.
Foote throws a head kick but Blues moves out of range.
Foote throws a head kick that misses
and Blues counters with a straight right hand.
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foote was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.
Blues misses with a hook. Foote ducked under it nicely.
Blues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foote throws a hook but Blues blocks it.
Foote avoids the body shot from Blues.
Foote now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Foote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blues.
Blues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues jabs Foote to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blues punishes Foote's body with a nice straight punch.
Foote works over Blues's head and body with a nice combination.
Foote throws a right hand that Blues ducks under and follows up with a left that Blues also avoids with ease.
Blues takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Blues lands a right hook to the body.
Foote misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Blues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blues.
Blues thuds a left hand into Foote's body.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Blues takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Foote.
Blues misses with a wild combination.
Foote now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Foote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues throws an overhand right that lands on Foote's shoulder, as Foote tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Blues clinches with his opponent.
Foote wants to get back to striking at distance but Blues won't allow it.
Foote is trying to force a seperation but Blues has the dominant position.
Blues has Foote pressed against the cage, preventing Foote from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Foote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Foote misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues misses with a series of wild punches.
Foote throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blues.
Blues scores with the left hand. Foote knows he should have avoided that one.
Blues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Foote is out of range and Blues settles back down.
Blues takes one on the button.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blues throws a body punch but Foote moves out of range.
Foote throws a head kick that misses.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blues, right into the meat.
Foote checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blues is looking to wear down Foote with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Foote looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.#CL#
Blues fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foote, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Blues.
Foote wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3##BC2#
Foote breaks from the clinch.
Foote throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foote throws a head kick that misses
and Blues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foote looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.
Blues throws a body punch but Foote moves out of range.
A head kick by Foote misses
and Blues counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blues lands an overhand right.
Blues lands a nice hook to Foote's body. Foote takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Foote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Blues was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blues slips a jab from Foote.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Blues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Foote misses the shot to the body.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick
and Blues counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Blues clinches with his opponent.
Foote wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blues has him pressed against the cage.
Foote wants to get back to striking at distance but Blues won't allow it.
Foote is trying to break the clinch but Blues is controlling him.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Foote's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blues lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Foote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blues lands with a hook. Foote tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues lands a right hook to the body.
Foote misses with a few strikes there.
Blues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blues lands an overhand right.
Foote throws a head kick that half lands.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foote looks to land a left hand but Blues moved out of range nicely.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foote moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues connects with a looping right hand.
Foote misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blues.
Blues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Blues closes the distance and clinches.
Foote prevents a body shot from Blues.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blues.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Foote comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foote takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foote.
Foote explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blues looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
Foote on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Blues catches Foote right on the button with a cross.
Blues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
Foote looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Blues looks to land a combination but Foote avoids it well.
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Blues tenderised Foote's leg. Foote is trying to keep his angry face on.
Foote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monday Blues is winning the standup battle so far.
Blues misses with an uppercut.
Foote misses with a double jab.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foote.
#T1#
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foote.
Blues slips a jab from Foote.
Foote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blues throws out the jab.
Foote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foote throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Foote takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blues throws a body punch but Foote moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Foote. Those never looked like landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blues. That's going to slow Foote down.
Foote throws a sloppy body shot
and Blues counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Foote is breathing heavily.
Blues moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Foote walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Blues was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Foote.
We've been told by Blues's head coaches at Aspire Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foote misses with a head kick.
Blues misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Blues misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Foote throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Foote 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.
Blues misses with a shot to the body
and Foote makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blues really felt that one!
Foote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Blues to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Blues.
A punch lands to the side of Foote 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Blues.
Foote getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blues takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Foote takes one on the button.
Blues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foote.
#T3#
Blues tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blues fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Foote throws a lazy head kick
and Blues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Foote.
Blues avoids the body shot from Foote.
Foote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foote throws a body shot but no joy.
Foote keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blues takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Blues takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Foote is just out of range.
Foote misses with a body punch
and Blues counters with a right hand to the body.
Blues lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Foote does no damage. #T4#
Blues scores with a shot to the body.
Blues's corner calls for a 1-2. Blues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foote avoids the body shot from Blues.
Blues stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Foote swats away the attempt to clinch by Blues.
Foote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foote wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Foote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues throws a body punch but Foote moves out of range.
Foote gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blues.
Blues lands a nice hook to Foote's body. Foote takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foote lands the left hand.
Foote with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blues to score with a decent uppercut.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Foote takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Foote throws an overhand right that lands on Blues's shoulder, as Blues tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Blues was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Foote throws a head kick that misses.
Blues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blues feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Footes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues ducks under a wild hook from Foote.
Foote throws an off balance right hand
and Blues counters with a left to the body.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Foote takes one to the chin there.
Blues thuds his right hand into Foote's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foote misses with a right hand
and Blues counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Foote thinking.
Foote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blues digs a good hook to Foote's body.
Foote takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues avoids the head kick by Foote.
Blues connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blues swings for the body but Foote moves out of range.
#T1#
Foote misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Blues.
Blues lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Foote punishes Blues's body with a nice straight punch.
Foote throws the kick towards the body but Blues avoids it.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick
and Blues counters with a good low kick that Foote was not able to check.
Blues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foote stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foote avoids a kick to the body.
Foote throws the left hand but Blues avoids the punch easily.
Foote throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Blues finds it's way through Foote's defenses.
Blues looks to land a combination but Foote avoids it well.
Foote misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Blues tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues misses with a hook to the body
and Foote counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blues fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Blues.
Foote tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Blues misses its target.
Monday Blues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Blues swings for the body but Foote moves out of range.
Foote throws a jab but it's blocked by Blues.
Foote throws a head kick that misses.
Foote misses with the body kick
and Blues counters with a left to the body.
Foote misses the body punch
and Blues counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Blues moves into the clinch.
Foote is trying to break free.
Foote is trying to force a seperation but Blues has the dominant position.
Foote wants to break free but Blues has control.
Blues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues misses with a body punch.
Foote can't break the clinch.
Foote wants to break the clinch but can't.
Foote can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Foote tries to break free but Blues pushes him back against the cage.
Blues struggles to land a body shot inside as Foote controls his hands.
Foote wants to get back to striking at distance but Blues won't allow it.
Foote tries to break the clinch but Blues is controlling the position.
Foote wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blues has him pressed against the cage.
Foote tries to break free but Blues pushes him back against the cage.
Blues has Foote pressed against the cage, preventing Foote from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foote wants to break free but Blues has control.
Blues keeps control of Foote as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foote is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blues presses Foote against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foote's elbow. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blues has Foote pressed against the cage, preventing Foote from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foote tries to break the clinch but Blues is controlling the position.
Blues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foote wants to get back to striking at distance but Blues won't allow it.
Foote is trying to break free.
Foote wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Foote has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foote can do to turn this around?
Foote is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foote is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foote wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blues has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Foote manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Foote misses.
Shelby Foote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foote tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blues 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
A relieved looking Monday Blues thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 139
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Blues takes a swing at Hollywood's ribcage but misses.
Hollywood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hollywood looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.
Hollywood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hollywood looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.
Blues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hollywood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blues scrambles back to his feet.
Hollywood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blues sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Blues misses.
Hollywood jabs Blues to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hollywood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hollywood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hollywood has time to react.
Blues 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blues throws a body punch but Hollywood moves out of range. #CL#
Blues clinches up with Hollywood and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Blues as the two fighters clinch.
Blues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blues cracks Hollywood with a nice body shot.
Blues tries to work over Hollywood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Hollywood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blues works on Hollywood's body with a couple of short punches.
Hollywood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Blues.
Blues struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollywood controls his hands.
Blues can't find room to land a body shot as Hollywood controls the action.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Blues.
#BC2#
Hollywood breaks from the clinch.
Blues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blues takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
Hollywood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blues manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hollywood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blues lands with a shot to the body.
Blues is looking to wear down Hollywood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blues ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a left hand
enabling Blues to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Hollywood tries to keep at a distance but Blues has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hollywood blocks a body shot from Blues.
Blues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hollywood.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
Blues lands a shoulder strike.
Blues throws a punch but it's blocked by Hollywood. #T3#
Blues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hollywood prevents a body shot from Blues.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Hollywood avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Hollywood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blues has him pressed against the cage.
Blues working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Blues.
Blues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hollywood's elbow.
Blues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blues softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've been informed that Hollywood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Blues struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollywood controls his hands.
Hollywood is trying to break the clinch but Blues has him pressed against the cage.
Hollywood wants to get back to striking at distance but Blues won't allow it.
#T4#
Blues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hollywood's elbow.
Blues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hollywood or not.
Hollywood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Blues.
Blues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blues tries to work over Hollywood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blues works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blues lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blues digs a right hand underneath Hollywood's ribcage. Hollywood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Hollywood avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues can't find room to land a body shot as Hollywood controls the action.
Blues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blues pushes Hollywood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Hollywood avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues pushes Hollywood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues 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#
Nice cross by Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a right hand that misses
and Blues counters with a left to the body.
Hollywood misses with a double jab
and Blues counters with a series of strikes. Hollywood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hollywood fails to land with a series of punches.
Monday Blues is winning the standup battle so far.
Hollywood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blues lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blues slips a straight right by Hollywood.
It looked like Blues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hollywood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blues under the eye.
Hollywood 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.
Hollywood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blues looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hollywood throws a right and a left that Blues avoids nicely.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollywood moves away.
Hollywood cracks Blues with a good jab.
Blues lands with a shot to the body.
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollywood was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.
Blues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hollywood throws an off balance right hand
and Blues counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##CL#
Blues pushes Hollywood up against the cage in a clinch.
Hollywood blocks a body shot from Blues.
Hollywood blocks a body shot from Blues.
Hollywood blocks a body shot from Blues.
Hollywood tries to break free but Blues pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Blues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Blues ducks down to avoid it.
Hollywood misses with a straight left.
Hollywood throws a series of punches but Blues moves out of range.
Blues lands a right hook to the body.
Hollywood cracks Blues with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blues lands with a hook. Hollywood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blues digs a good hook to Hollywood's body.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollywood.
Blues with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hollywood misses with a hook
and Blues counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blues.#T2#
Hollywood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blues.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blues scores with a shot to the body.
Blues lands a body shot.
Blues takes a swing at Hollywood's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Blues closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hollywood prevents a body shot from Blues.
Hollywood prevents a body shot from Blues.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollywood can do to turn this around?
Blues tries a body shot but Hollywood blocks it.
Blues is working Hollywood over against the cage.
Blues can't find room to land a body shot as Hollywood controls the action.
Blues struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollywood controls his hands.
Blues struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollywood controls his hands.
Blues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Hollywood avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Hollywood avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage. #T3#
Hollywood tries to break free but Blues pushes him back against the cage.
Hollywood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hollywood is trying to push Blues away but Blues has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blues.
Blues lands with a left to the head.
Hollywood blocks a body shot from Blues. #BC#
Blues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blues misses the body punch
and Hollywood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hollywood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Blues tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hollywood missing with a left hand there. Blues was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
Blues lands a jab to Hollywood's midsection.
Blues swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hollywood.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Hollywood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues slips a jab from Hollywood.
Blues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hollywood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blues moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Blues.
Blues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hollywood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood misses with a body shot
and Blues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blues drops his hands momentarily and Hollywood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blues works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hollywood misses with a double jab.
Hollywood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blues was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollywood.
Blues swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
Hollywood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blues lands a lovely overhand right.
Blues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hollywood circles away quickly and effectively.
Hollywood misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues lands with a shot to the body.
Hollywood walks into a straight right hand from Blues.
Hollywood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blues was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollywood.
It looked like Blues was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a series of punches but Blues moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues 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##CL#
Blues clinches with his opponent.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Hollywood avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Hollywood avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
Blues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hollywood has had enough of the clinch but Blues keeps him there for the moment.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Blues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues avoids the body shot from Hollywood.
Nice shot by Blues.
Blues misses with a series of wild punches.
Blues misses with a straight left.
Blues lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Hollywood misses with an uppercut
and Blues counters with a nice uppercut.
Blues ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hollywood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hollywood tests Blues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hollywood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hollywood looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.
It looked like Blues was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hollywood.
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
Hollywood misses with a body shot.
Blues tests Hollywood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hollywood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hollywood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hollywood takes one on the button.
Hollywood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
Hollywood is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Blues there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hollywood is still on wobbly legs! Can Blues finish him?
Blues batters Hollywood with a massive right followed by a huge left! Hollywood is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Blues lands a final crushing right hand to drop Hollywood to the mat with a gruesome thud! Blues is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Monday Blues!
After winning the bout, Monday Blues thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 137
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Blues takes the fight into the clinch.
Blues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McElroy's elbow.
Blues 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.
Blues can't find room to land a body shot as McElroy controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blues creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blues blocks an uppercut.
McElroy prevents a body shot from Blues.
McElroy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blues's face.
McElroy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blues lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Blues - that landed with a thud.
McElroy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Blues.
Nice body punch from Blues.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but McElroy avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues lands with a left to the head.
Blues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McElroy's elbow.
Blues digs a right hand into McElroy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McElroy's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McElroy.
Blues lands a left hand that snaps the head of McElroy backwards. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Blues as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Blues as the two fighters clinch.
Blues pushes McElroy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McElroy looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Blues.
A right hand to the body from Blues.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McElroy or not.
Blues lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McElroy.
A left hand lands to the body for Blues.
Blues lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Blues.
A body shot lands from Blues.
Blues lands a body shot.
Blues is leaning against McElroy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blues lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blues pushes McElroy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Blues.
A body shot lands from Blues.
Nice body punch from Blues - that landed with a thud.
Blues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McElroy or not.
Blues lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Blues.
#T2#
Blues pushes McElroy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Blues - that landed with a thud.
Blues working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blues works on McElroy's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Blues.
Blues works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blues scores with a hook to the body.
Blues throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blues digs a right hand underneath McElroy's ribcage. McElroy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blues pushes McElroy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blues is working McElroy over against the cage.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Blues - that landed with a thud.
Blues throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blues lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blues lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blues. #BC#
Blues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McElroy on the side of the head.
Blues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
McElroy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blues, as that shot connected.
Blues throws a shot to the body.
Blues lands a jab to McElroy's midsection.
Blues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Blues. That snapped McElroy's head back.
#ROC#
McElroy is rocked!
McElroy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McElroy is still on wobbly legs! Can Blues finish him?
McElroy tries to clinch
and Blues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blues cracks McElroy with an open hand slap.
Monday Blues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blues scores with a jab to the body.
McElroy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blues cracks a nice hook into McElroy's ribs.
Nice shot by Blues.#T4#
Blues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McElroy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blues thuds a left hand into McElroy's body.
Blues works McElroy's body with a nice hook.
Blues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McElroy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blues scores with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of McElroy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McElroy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Blues.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blues lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blues is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McElroy closes the distance but Blues moves to the side
and Blues counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McElroy thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues 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#
McElroy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McElroy seems to have recovered his senses.
McElroy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blues lands a jab to McElroy's midsection.
Blues lands a body shot.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but McElroy is just out of range.
McElroy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blues.
The crowd cheers as Blues lands an impressive looking overhand right. McElroy doesn't seem phased though.
Blues is looking to wear down McElroy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blues lands a jab to McElroy's midsection.
McElroy tries to clinch but Blues moves out of range.
Monday Blues is winning the standup battle so far.
Blues with a hook.#KD#
Blues cracks McElroy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Blues has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McElroy to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McElroy tries to clinch but Blues is having none of it.
Blues takes a swing at McElroy's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blues cracks a nice hook into McElroy's ribs.
McElroy is breathing heavily.
McElroy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blues drops McElroy with a huge uppercut! McElroy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Blues is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monday Blues!
A very excited looking Monday Blues 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:
MMAHelsinki - 135
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Blues looks to land a right hand but Santiago moved out of range.
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santiago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blues sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blues.
Santiago throwing a counter right hand but Blues manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Blues has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
Santiago appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blues cracks a nice hook into Santiago's ribs.
Santiago slips under a jab from Blues.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago feinted with a counter takedown.
Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blues stuffs the takedown attempt from Santiago. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santiago circles away quickly and effectively.
Blues misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blues lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Blues throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
A punch combination from Blues misses.
Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Santiago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blues tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santiago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blues struggling a bit here.
Blues is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Santiago is staying active.
Santiago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blues on the ground.#T2#
Blues is looking to regain half guard here but Santiago keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Blues's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Santiago tries for a kimura but Blues is defending well.
Blues tries to bench press Santiago off him but Santiago keeps the position. #T3#
Blues manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Santiago seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Blues has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Santiago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Santiago 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.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blues 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 Santiago has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santiago and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Santiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Santiago gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Santiago goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blues rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santiago's guard! Nice work there by Blues! #SUB#
Santiago has his foot on Blues's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blues works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Blues stands up and waves to Santiago to follow him.
Blues throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Blues lands a nice looking body shot.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Santiago swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blues cracks a nice hook into Santiago's ribs.
Monday Blues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santiago is looking to counter punch.
Blues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santiago at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that 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.
#R2#
Blues throws a big shot that misses.
Blues misses the jab.
Blues swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santiago.
A countering left hand to the body from Blues misses.
Blues connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santiago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Blues.
Santiago attempts a counter takedown but Blues avoids it well and moves away.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Santiago throws a lazy right hand but Blues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santiago avoids the body shot from Blues.
Santiago throwing a counter right hand but Blues manages to avoid it.
Blues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santiago's head backwards.#T1#
Blues takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Santiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monday Blues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Blues tries to sprawl out of it but Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blues appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues loads up on a big right hand but Santiago slips the punch.
Blues tries to close the distance and clinch but Santiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blues avoids the body shot from Santiago.
Blues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santiago appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Santiago 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.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blues swivels and escapes.
Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Blues sprawls well. He's pushed Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blues is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Santiago rather than just go for the knockout.
Santiago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blues sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santiago at a distance.
Blues shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santiago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blues misses with a leg kick.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
Blues plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Monday Blues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blues is fending him off so far but Santiago persists. Nope, Blues circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santiago.
Blues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blues staying out of range there.
Blues defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santiago.
Santiago is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Blues's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blues as he avoids it easily.
Blues lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blues scores with a jab to the body.
Blues lands with a shot to the body.
Blues misses with a body kick.
Santiago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santiago throws a shot from downtown. Blues moves away and avoids it.
Blues 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. #T4#
Blues connects with a single shot there.
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Blues.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santiago.
Blues looks to throw the jab but Santiago is out of range.
Santiago shoots in for a double leg but Blues sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blues misses with a straight right.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santiago.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santiago.
Blues works Santiago's body with a nice hook.
Blues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santiago in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues 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#
Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santiago walks into a left hand.
Blues connects with the punch.
Blues digs a good hook to Santiago's body.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Santiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Blues clinches with his opponent.
Blues scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues digs a right hand underneath Santiago's ribcage. Santiago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santiago is trying to pull guard but Blues has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Blues forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1##BC2#
Blues manages to break the clinch.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
Blues lands a right hook to the body.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Blues throws a low kick but Santiago moves out of range easily.
Santiago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blues takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Blues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blues wants to clinch up but Santiago keeps it at a distance.
Blues with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marcelo Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monday Blues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santiago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blues throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Blues moves out of range as Santiago strikes.
Blues swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blues sprawls and moves away.
Blues throws an off balance right hand
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Blues.
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!
Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blues misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Blues has closed the distance and engaged Santiago in a clinch.
Santiago misses with some punches.
#T3#
Santiago tries to circle away but Blues has him pinned against the cage.
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blues lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santiago.
Santiago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blues is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Santiago is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blues to keep the fight standing.
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Blues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago tries to work over Blues's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santiago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blues walks away with a smile on his face. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Santiago fails with the takedown.
Blues leaves Santiago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blues is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Blues.
Blues misses with a left hand
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santiago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Blues fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santiago, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Blues manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blues 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
Monday Blues decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 129
Date: Jun 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Diamond misses with a right hand
and Blues counters with a nice body kick.
Diamond misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Blues misses.
A cross from Diamond lands.
Blues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diamond.
Blues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diamond.
Diamond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diamond shoots for a takedown but Blues saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diamond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diamond throws a poor cross that misses
and Blues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diamond misses with a lunging right hand
and Blues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blues cracks Diamond with a good jab.
Diamond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
Blues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diamond connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blues scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Blues.#TD#
Diamond closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blues's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Blues is trying to control the position but Diamond postures up.
Blues is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diamond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blues controls Diamond momentarily but Diamond frees himself.
Diamond advances position into side control!
Diamond throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blues tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diamond wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diamond tries to move into full mount but can't pass Blues's legs.
Blues is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diamond off and has taken his back!#T2#
Diamond trying to control but not successfully.
Blues controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Diamond's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Blues has good solid back control here.
Blues's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diamond tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Diamond trying to control but not successfully.
Diamond is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Blues gets his hands free as Diamond looks to control.
Blues is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Diamond can't escape the position.
Diamond staying busy and making it hard for Blues to control.
Good control from Blues.
Diamond looking very determined here, making life difficult for Blues.
#T4#
Blues avoiding Diamond 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Diamond right now.
Blues trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Blues biding his time, controlling Diamond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diamond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blues counters with a straight right hand.
Diamond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diamond tries for a takedown but Blues sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blues tests Diamond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Diamond misses its intended target. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blues enables Diamond to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blues manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diamond passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blues is trying to control Diamond's posture but Diamond avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Blues is looking for a sweep.
Blues gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Diamond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blues has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diamond tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blues knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Diamond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blues is refusing to be controlled, as Diamond sits in half guard.
Blues is trying to stand back up but Diamond is controlling him
Diamond wants to pass to mount but Blues is defending the position. #SUB#
Diamond seems to be working for a kimura but Blues defends the submission attempt.
Diamond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blues does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diamond is really struggling to control Blues but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blues is trying to stand back up but Diamond is controlling him
Diamond passes the guard and advances to mount!
Diamond misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
Diamond sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Diamond punching from mount but Blues doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Blues tries to lock up and control but Diamond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diamond throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Blues because Diamond loaded up on that one.
Diamond looking to ground and pound but Blues is blocking nicely.
Blues avoids a series of strikes thrown by Diamond.
Blues manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diamond.
Blues wants to control but Diamond is keeping busy.
Diamond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diamond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diamond.
Blues wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Blues trying to control but Diamond postures up.
Diamond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blues keeps working.
Blues blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diamond.
Blues controlling the position well.
Diamond thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blues's head.
Diamond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blues moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diamond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blues's guard.
Blues is looking for a sweep. Diamond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blues is trying to stand.
Blues trying to control here.
#T4#
Blues preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Blues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diamond is working away from the top position though.
Diamond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blues does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diamond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diamond lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Diamond is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blues sees it coming and defends easily.
Diamond is trying to control. Blues wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diamond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blues is looking to control Diamond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blues avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Diamond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blues doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diamond.
Diamond works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Diamond dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Blues looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diamond lands a body shot.
Diamond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blues misses with a body kick.
Blues jabs at Diamond's body.
Blues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Diamond misses
and Blues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diamond throws a body punch but Blues moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Blues misses.
Diamond misses with a lunging right hand
and Blues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
Blues misses with a two punch combination.
Diamond tries to counter by clinching up but Blues breaks away and moves out of range.
Blues scores with a hook to the body. Diamond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blues on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
Blues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diamond.
Diamond just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond misses with a lunging right hand
and Blues counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Diamond on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diamond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diamond misses with a hook.
Diamond connects with a single shot there.
Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diamond scores with a nice head shot.
Diamond looks to throw the jab but Blues is out of range.
Blues takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diamond fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Blues.
Monday Blues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blues takes one to the chin there.
Blues chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Diamond misses.
Blues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Diamond misses the target. #T2#
Diamond takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diamond's head.
Diamond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blues was well out of range. Poor timing from Diamond.
Blues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diamond.
Blues finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diamond lands a glancing blow to the side of Blues's head.
Blues stuns Diamond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blues throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Diamond.
Nice uppercut there from Diamond.
Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diamond shoots in for a takedown but Blues shows good takedown defense.
Diamond takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
Diamond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blues throws a body punch but Diamond moves out of range. #T3#
A jab from Diamond misses.
Blues misses with a hook. Diamond ducked under it nicely.
Blues connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Diamond closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blues to the mat! Blues manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Blues has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Diamond is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blues lands a nice elbow.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Blues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Diamond misses its intended target.
Blues thuds a left hand into Diamond's body.
A shot to the liver by Blues. Beautiful body shot.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diamond.
Diamond throwing a counter right hand but Blues manages to avoid it.
Blues with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blues uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blues is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diamond rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Diamond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Diamond 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Diamond. Beautiful body shot.
Diamond misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Diamond throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blues tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diamond is in Blues's guard.
Diamond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blues controls Diamond momentarily but Diamond frees himself.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diamond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blues is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diamond tries to free his leg and advance position but Blues is retaining full guard.
Diamond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blues's guard.
Still in half guard, Diamond seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blues 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
After winning the bout, Monday Blues thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, King Diamond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 127
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blues throws an overhand right that lands on McElroy's shoulder, as McElroy tries to avoid the shot.
McElroy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blues counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blues looks to throw a body kick
and McElroy counters with a stiff right hand.
Blues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McElroy's head.
Blues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McElroy's head backwards.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McElroy moves away.
Blues fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McElroy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blues throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McElroy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blues lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Blues's head coaches at Jacks Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues tests McElroy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blues lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McElroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Nice body kick from Blues.
Blues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blues connects with a single shot there.
Blues cracks McElroy with a right hand to the side of the head.
McElroy 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.
Blues stuns McElroy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McElroy closes the distance looking to clinch
and McElroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
McElroy is rocked!
Blues lands a head shot.
McElroy is still on wobbly legs! Can Blues finish him?
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McElroy seems to have recovered his senses.
McElroy is looking to clinch but Blues is avoiding it.
A shot to the liver by Blues. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McElroy wants to clinch up but Blues keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Blues misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Blues lands.
No joy there for Blues, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McElroy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McElroy is looking to clinch.
McElroy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McElroy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Blues does no damage.
McElroy tries to clinch up
and Blues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McElroy moves out of range of the body kick from Blues.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Blues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
McElroy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McElroy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blues lands with a straight right. McElroy didn't see that one coming.
Blues lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blues is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McElroy looks winded!
Blues throws out a powerful jab.
Blues stuns McElroy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blues fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blues.
Blues lands a jab to McElroy's midsection.
Blues lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McElroy moves in looking to clinch but Blues pushes him off.
Blues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McElroy's head.
Blues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McElroy tries to clinch but Blues moves away
and Blues counters with a nice body shot.
Blues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McElroy's head backwards.#T4#
McElroy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blues digs a good hook to McElroy's body.
Blues moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blues lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! McElroy goes down and covers up as Blues starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monday Blues!
A relieved looking Monday Blues thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas Fight Night V
Date: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Yocum drives through and clinches with Blues against the cage.
Blues lands a shoulder strike.
Blues lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Yocum has been cut.
Blues lands a right hand.
Blues works on Yocum's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blues.
A nice left hand lands by Blues.
Blues blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yocum pushes off an throws an elbow but Blues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yocum fails to land.
Blues avoiding damage as Yocum throws knees to the body.
Blues lands a hook that snaps the head of Yocum backwards.
Yocum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Blues.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blues lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yocum throws a head punch that misses.
Yocum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yocum tries to land a knee to the head but Blues blocks with his arms.
Blues scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yocum throws an elbow but misses.
Blues managing to block the knees to the body from Yocum.
We've been informed that Yocum has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blues'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.
Blues dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Blues comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yocum tries to throw a body punch but Blues avoids it by throwing Yocum back against the cage.
Blues blocks the elbow strike.
Yocum misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Blues breaks from the clinch.
Yocum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blues 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.
Yocum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blues.
Blues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blues moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYocum.
Blues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yocum misses with an uppercut
and Blues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yocum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blues punishes Yocum's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Blues thuds a left hand into Yocum's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yocum misses with a hook. Blues ducked under it nicely.
Blues lands a nice hook to Yocum's body. Yocum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blues scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blues, as that shot connected.
Blues scores with a nice head shot.
Blues cracks Yocum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blues's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yocum under the eye.
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blues. That's going to slow Yocum down.
Blues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yocum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blues is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yocum drops his hands momentarily and Blues takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yocum tries to clinch there but Blues circles away.
#T3#
Blues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Blues clinches up with Yocum and pushes him back against the cage.
Yocum misses with an elbow strike.
Blues lands a nice elbow.
Yocum lands a nice elbow.
Blues blocks an elbow strike from Yocum.
Blues makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blues works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yocum backwards.
Nice elbow from Blues.
Blues gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yocum throws an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yocum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yocum trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Blues.
Yocum throws an elbow that misses.
Blues blocks an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Blues.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blues.
Yocum tries a knee to the head but Blues blocks it.
#T4#
Nice elbow from Blues.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blues creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blues lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yocum swings wildly with an uppercut but Blues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blues lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Blues.
Blues avoiding damage.
Yocum pushes Blues back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yocum takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Johnny Yocum's cut even more.
Blues avoids a wild elbow strike from Yocum.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues lands a right hand.
Blues creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yocum's defenses.
Good body shot from Blues.
Yocum looks winded!
Blues lands an elbow just above Yocum 's eye.
Blues lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#
Yocum is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Yocum'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#
Blues with a nice cross.
Yocum is still on wobbly legs! Can Blues finish him?
Blues punishes Yocum's body with a nice straight punch.
Yocum seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Blues.
Blues digs a good body shot into Yocum's ribs.
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
Yocum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blues.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yocum can do to turn this around?
Blues throws a good cross that connects.
Blues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues works the jab nicely.#CL#
Blues closes the distance and clinches.
Monday Blues has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yocum misses with an elbow over the top.
Blues lands an elbow inside.
Yocum takes a shot to the head.
Blues gets through Yocum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blues lands a damaging elbow.
Blues lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Blues blocks an elbow strike.
Yocum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blues backwards.
Yocum takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blues pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Yocum! Blues unloads with more strikes and Yocum sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monday Blues!
As Monday Blues got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm the hunter, you're the prey.'.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 50
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Blues clinches up against the cage.
Blues definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bluess head.
Hall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blues or not.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blues backwards.
Blues lands a nice elbow.
Hall presses Blues against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blues backwards.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blues lands a shot to the body.
Hall lands with a left to the head.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Blues.
Blues lands an elbow inside that Hall shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Blues.
Blues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blues throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blues. #T1#
A short left from Blues.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blues works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Blues controls his hands.
Blues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall avoids a wild elbow strike from Blues.
Blues throws an elbow that misses.
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blues backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Blues throws a head punch that misses.
Hall holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Hall breaks from the clinch.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blues.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Despite the aggression on Hall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Blues.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Blues is out of range.
Blues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Blues throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hall counters with a series of strikes. Blues will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blues scores with a jab to the head.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Blues takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blues wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Hall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blues throws a right hand that misses
and Hall counters with a nice body shot.
Hall moves away from the strike by Blues.
Hall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blues clobbers Hall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Blues.
Blues throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Blues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blues takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Blues ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Blues throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Hall misses with a body shot.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blues.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Blues looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blues drops his hands momentarily and Hall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Blues saw that one coming.
Blues on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hall throws a body punch but Blues moves out of range.
Hall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hall.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blues.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blues looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Blues misses with a hook
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Blues counters with a nice uppercut.
Blues tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Blues is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blues.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blues.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Hall throws a body punch but Blues moves out of range.
Blues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall cracks Blues with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blues tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Blues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blues throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall takes a swing at Blues's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Blues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blues tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall digs a good hook to Blues's body.
Blues wants to clinch.
Blues with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall lands with a nice combination. Blues backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues misses with a looping left.
Hall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blues moves away.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall avoids the body shot from Blues.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Hall misses. #T1#
Blues takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Blues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blues closes the distance but Hall moves to the side
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blues throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it.
Blues fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Blues wants to clinch.
Hall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues lands with a cross.
Blues scores with a body shot.
Clinton Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Blues lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.
Blues wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blues tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Hall missing with a left hand there. Blues was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blues takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues lands with an overhand left.
Hall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hall works Blues's body with a nice hook.
Blues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Hall cracks Blues with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hall cracks Blues with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blues eats them both and turns towards Hall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab from Blues.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Blues's ribs.
Hall defending well as Blues loads up on a big left hand.
Hall stuns Blues with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Blues's ribs.
Blues tries to clinch up
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blues avoids the body shot from Hall.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blues.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall lands a jab.
Hall misses with a body shot.
As Hall tries to get set, Blues tries to push him back and clinch up but Hall manages to avoid the attempt.
Hall checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Blues wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hall throws a hook but Blues avoids it easily.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Blues misses with a straight left.
Hall throws out a counter right but Blues avoids it with no problem.
Hall moves out of range as Blues strikes.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blues is looking to clinch.
Blues loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Blues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blues wants to clinch.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blues is looking to land body kicks.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blues closes the distance but Hall moves to the side
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Blues. That snapped Hall's head back.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall stuns Blues with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Blues. Beautiful body shot.
Blues is looking to clinch.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Blues slips the punch.
Hall misses with a hook.
Blues staying out of range there.
Blues doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blues moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Blues moves away from the strike by Hall.
Hall misses with a looping left.
As Hall tries to get set, Blues tries to push him back and clinch up but Hall manages to avoid the attempt.
Blues tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Blues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1##CL#
Blues rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blues.
Hall avoiding damage.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Blues has double underhooks.
Blues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Blues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Blues controls his hands.
Blues looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hall pushes Blues back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall tries to stall but Blues uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blues gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blues lands an elbow inside.
Blues struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Hall lands a body shot.
Blues blocks a body shot from Hall.
Blues is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns Blues into the cage.
Hall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monday Blues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Hall.
Blues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blues lands an elbow inside.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Blues backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blues.
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blues as Hall tries to tie him up.
Hall tries to break free but Blues pushes him back against the cage.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blues backwards.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blues prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues misses with a punch on the inside.
Blues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blues lands a body punch.
Blues lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hall blocking some punches.
#T3#
Nice elbow from Blues. #TD#
Blues pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Blues had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Blues is keeping the position.
Blues looking to control.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Blues escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Blues keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass. #SUB#
Blues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blues has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Blues is looking for a triangle here but Hall uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blues tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
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 Monday Blues.
I think Hall 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Clinton Hall!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Clinton Hall!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Clinton Hall!
Clinton Hall wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Clinton Hall made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
DFC LV Mayhem 23
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Blues throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall tries to move into range but Blues moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blues throws a big shot that misses.
Blues throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Blues.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
A jab from Blues misses.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Blues moved out of range.
Blues misses with a hook.
Blues walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blues loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall works Blues's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Blues scores with a body shot.
Blues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blues.
Blues misses with a low kick.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blues avoids the body shot from Hall.
Blues moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hall lands a lovely overhand right.
Blues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blues moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Blues misses the target. #T2#
Blues takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blues.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hall takes one to the side of the head.
Hall throws the left hand but Blues avoids the punch easily.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall misses with a hook
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blues blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Blues releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hall throws a body punch but Blues moves out of range.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Blues was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blues.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Blues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Blues doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blues lands a jab.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Blues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Blues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blues scores with a nice right hand.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Blues manages to avoid it.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blues.
A big right from Blues misses. #T4#
Blues works the jab nicely.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blues under the eye.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Blues gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blues throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall punishes Blues's body with a nice straight punch.
Hall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hall catches Blues with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blues throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall throws a hook but Blues avoids it easily.
Blues throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Blues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blues avoids the body shot from Hall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Hall 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#
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blues scores with a nice right hand.
Hall scores with a nice right hand.
Hall misses with a body shot.
A jab from Blues misses.
Jab, jab by Blues - just one landing.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall is looking to counter punch.
Blues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Blues misses the jab.
Blues slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues slips under a jab.
Clinton Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall slips a jab from Blues.
Blues misses with a straight left.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blues circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall misses with the combination.
#T1#
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall misses with a double jab
and Blues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blues connects with a looping right hand.
Blues throws a big shot that misses.
Blues looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Hall misses its target.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blues.
Blues dodges the punch combination from Hall.
#T2##CL2#
Blues clinches with his opponent.
Blues scores with a shot to the side of Hall'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!
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hall. #BC#
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall lands with a cross.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Blues takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Blues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blues stuns Hall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hall throws a series of punches but Blues moves out of range.
Blues appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues misses with a hook.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Blues ducks down to avoid it.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Blues works the jab nicely.
Blues throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
Blues moves away from the strike by Hall.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Blues.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blues defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hall scores with a hook.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blues scores with a jab to the body.
Blues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blues circles away quickly and effectively.
Blues scores with a body shot.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Blues to counter with a crisp jab.
Blues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
Nice cross by Blues.
Blues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blues.
Blues defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Blues ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall takes a swing at Blues's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hall slips a straight right by Blues.
Hall is looking to counter punch.
Blues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hall's head backwards.
Hall moves away from the strike by Blues.
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 Clinton Hall 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blues lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the cage and back into range.
Blues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Blues ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Blues throws out a counter right but Hall avoids it with no problem.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues digs a good hook to Hall's body.
Blues throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Blues.
A nice combination there by Hall.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blues.
Blues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blues manages to avoid it.
Blues throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blues manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Blues.
Blues misses with a straight left.
Hall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blues looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Blues.
Blues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall scores with a jab. Blues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blues lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hall swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blues throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall throws a jab when Blues was well out of range.
Blues works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Monday Blues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blues fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hall checks it well.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Blues.
Good exchange - Blues coming out on top.
Blues tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Hall 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.
Blues throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blues.
Blues swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Blues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.
Hall moves out of range as Blues throws a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Blues.
Blues throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blues at a distance.
#T3#
Hall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A right-left combo lands from Hall.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Hall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Blues lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hall doesn't seem phased though.
Hall takes a swing at Blues's ribcage but misses.
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Blues moved out of range.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Nice cross by Hall.#T4#
Blues misses with a jab to the body
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
Blues lands with a nice body punch.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blues takes one to the chin there.
Blues walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall cracks Blues with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.
It looked like Hall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hall.
Blues misses with a hook
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Blues misses.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Blues off the cage and back into range.
Hall throws a hook but Blues blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hall, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Clinton Hall!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Clinton Hall!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Clinton Hall!
Clinton Hall wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Clinton Hall waved his t-shirt featuring KnockOut's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
DFC MAYHEM 20
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Blues jabs at Yocum's body.
Yocum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Blues misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Yocum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blues ducks under a wild hook from Yocum.
Yocum avoids a kick to the body.
Blues moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blues scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yocum doesn't seem bothered though.
Blues connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yocum's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Blues misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yocum. Blues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Blues misses the target.
Blues connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blues lands a glancing blow to the side of Yocum's head.
Yocum misses with a looping right.#T1#
Blues tests Yocum's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Blues rushes Yocum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blues blocks an elbow strike from Yocum.
Yocum blocks an uppercut.
Yocum throws an elbow but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yocum 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.
Yocum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blues is defending well for now.
Blues lands a nice elbow.
Blues pushes Yocum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blues gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Yocum has been cut.
Yocum pushes off an throws an elbow but Blues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yocum lands an elbow inside that Blues shrugs off.
Blues blocks an elbow strike.
Yocum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yocum avoids the elbow strike from Blues, against the cage.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yocum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Our sources have told us that Blues has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Blues lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yocum backwards. #T2#
Yocum manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yocum lands an elbow just above Blues 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blues creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yocum blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Blues.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yocum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blues's brow.
Yocum misses with an elbow strike.
Blues struggles to land a body shot inside as Yocum controls his hands.
Blues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yocum or not.
Yocum blocks a body shot from Blues.
Blues lands with a short shot to the head.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blues presses Yocum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yocum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blues is defending well for now.
Yocum pushes off an throws an elbow but Blues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yocum tries a knee to the head but Blues blocks it.
Blues is working Yocum over against the cage.#T3#
Yocum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yocum backwards.
Blues blocking some punches.
Yocum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blues blocks a body shot from Yocum.
Yocum tries to land knees in the clinch but Blues avoids the damage to the body.
Blues avoids a wild elbow strike from Yocum.
Yocum lands an elbow just above Blues 's eye.
Blues works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yocum misses with a knee to the head.
Yocum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blues lands a hook that snaps the head of Yocum backwards.
Yocum throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blues.
Blues lands a hook that snaps the head of Yocum backwards.
Blues lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Yocum misses with some punches.
Yocum misses with a knee to the head.
Yocum misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blues.
Blues creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blues.
Blues is struggling to control the position.
Blues is working Yocum over against the cage.
Blues is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blues comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yocum pushes off an throws an elbow but Blues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blues.
Yocum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blues works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blues lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blues taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
Yocum prevents a body shot from Blues.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Blues as the two fighters clinch.
Yocum takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yocum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blues lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Yocum's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yocum takes one to the side of the head.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blues scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yocum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Blues does it's job there.
Blues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blues drives through and clinches with Yocum against the cage.
Blues taking a breather.
Yocum looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blues.
Blues misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Yocum stalling in the clinch but Blues improves position.
Blues lands an elbow just above Yocum 's eye.
Blues lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blues swings wildly with an uppercut but Yocum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yocum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yocum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blues lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yocum dodges an elbow strike from Blues.
Blues lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Yocum.
Blues tries a body shot but Yocum blocks it.
Blues avoids the elbow strike from Yocum, against the cage.
Blues misses with an elbow over the top.
Blues dodges an elbow strike from Yocum.
Blues is looking to control Yocum's arms but Yocum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blues has his back to the cage.
Yocum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yocum missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Blues scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blues pushes Yocum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yocum takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Blues.
Blues swings wildly with an uppercut but Yocum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blues blocks a body shot from Yocum.
Monday Blues has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blues pushes Yocum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yocum can do to turn this around?
Blues lands with a short shot to the head.
Blues lands an elbow just above Yocum 's eye.
A right handed body shot lands from Blues.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blues creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yocum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yocum pushes off an throws an elbow but Blues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yocum backwards.
Yocum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blues lands a body punch.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blues lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Yocum is rocked!#T3#
Blues softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yocum is still on wobbly legs! Can Blues finish him?
Blues lands an elbow inside.
Blues comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blues lands a nice elbow.
Blues lands an elbow just above Yocum 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Johnny Yocum's cut even more.
Blues lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blues creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yocum's defenses.
Blues lands an elbow inside.
Blues throws a big uppercut that drops Yocum! More strikes from Blues and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Yocum lies dazed against the cage as Blues celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monday Blues!
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Event:
DFC Sin City 14
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Odinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Blues.
Odinson misses with a double jab
and Blues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Odinson with a nice cross.
Blues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blues throws a looping overhand right but Odinson ducks down to avoid it.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blues scores with a jab. Odinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab lands there for Odinson.
Odinson misses with a low kick.
Blues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odinson.
Thor Odinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blues! But no joy.
Blues looks to land a left hand but Odinson moved out of range nicely.
Blues takes a swing at Odinson's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Blues fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Odinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blues scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Odinson to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Odinson looking to stall.
Blues lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thor Odinson.
Odinson misses with a hook
and Blues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Odinson.
Blues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Odinson 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.
Odinson throws a hook but Blues avoids it easily.
Blues doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Odinson misses with a body shot
and Blues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Blues has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blues lands a damaging elbow.
Odinson looking to stall.
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Blues. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odinsons head.
Blues throws a punch but it's blocked by Odinson.
Odinson blocks a body shot from Blues.
Odinson blocks an uppercut.
Blues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odinson's elbow.
Blues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blues creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Odinson's defenses.
Blues creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Odinson's defenses.
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
Odinson is trying to stall.
Blues throws a punch but it's blocked by Odinson.
Blues pushes Odinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
Blues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blues looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Blues scores with a nice short uppercut.
Odinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blues. #T3#
Blues throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
Odinson takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blues throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blues lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blues as Odinson tries to tie him up.
Odinson effectively controlling the action here.
Blues prevents Odinson from breaking the clinch.
Blues lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blues pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blues stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blues stalling.
#T4#
Blues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blues lands a nice elbow.
Blues lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blues as Odinson tries to tie him up.
Odinson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blues is keeping busy.
Maybe Odinson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blues.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blues lands a nice uppercut.
Blues gets through Odinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Odinson jumps guard but Blues stands there with Odinson around his waist. Odinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blues gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Blues fails to land.
Blues working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Odinson is trying to pull guard but Blues turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Blues keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blues connects with a single shot there.
Blues works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Odinson is rocked!
Odinson scores with a nice strike.
Oh Odinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Odinson misses with a takedown attempt - Blues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Odinson.
Odinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Odinson scores with a body shot.
Odinson throws an off balance right hand
and Blues counters with a right hand to the body.
Odinson tests Blues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Odinson lands a slapping body shot.
Blues scores with a jab. Odinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odinson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Odinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blues.
Blues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Odinson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Odinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Blues sprawls well. He's pushed Odinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Odinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Odinson does it's job there.#CL2#
Blues clinches.
Odinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blues misses with a punch on the inside.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
Odinson blocks an uppercut.
Odinson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blues lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blues lands an elbow inside.
Odinson blocks an uppercut.
Odinson blocking some punches.
Blues throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Blues - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Blues misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Blues.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blues lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blues working aggressively here.
Blues lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odinson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Odinson blocks an uppercut.
Blues lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
Odinson stalling against the cage.
Odinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Blues scores with a nice short uppercut.
Odinson effectively controlling the action here.
Odinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Blues lands a left hand.
Odinson is looking to control Blues's arms but Blues gets an underhook and turns him. Now Odinson has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thor Odinson.
A clash of legs there as Blues blocks the low kick.
Blues stuffs the takedown.
Blues slips a jab and a cross from Odinson.
Blues only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blues defending well as Odinson loads up on a big left hand.
Blues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blues stuns Odinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Blues drives through and clinches with Odinson against the cage.
Blues blocking some punches.
Odinson is trying to break the clinch but Blues has him pressed against the cage.
Odinson looking to stall.
Blues lands a hook that snaps the head of Odinson backwards.
Odinson blocks an uppercut.
Monday Blues seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues misses with a hook to the ribs.
Odinson stalling the fight.
Odinson lands a right hand.
Blues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blues is pushing Odinson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blues misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Blues.
Odinson looking to stall.
Odinson is trying to pull guard but Blues turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blues.
Blues comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Thor Odinson has been cut.
A short right from Blues.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thor Odinson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Odinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Odinson.
Nice shot lands for Odinson.
Odinson throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Blues moves into the clinch.
Blues lands an elbow just above Odinson 's eye.
Odinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blues misses with some punches.
Blues lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Odinson avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odinson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Blues.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Blues lands an elbow inside.
Odinson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Odinson looking to stall.
Odinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Odinson seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Blues is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thor Odinson.
Blues scores with the left hand. Odinson knows he should have avoided that one.
Blues moves out of range as Odinson strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blues, as that shot connected.
Blues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Odinson misses with a hook.
Odinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blues manages to avoid it.
Blues lands with a good body shot.
Monday Blues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Odinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Monday Blues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Odinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Odinson misses the body punch
letting Blues counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Blues there.
Blues slips a jab from Odinson.
Odinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blues throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Odinson counters with a nice body shot.
Odinson throws a hook but Blues blocks it.
Odinson misses with a takedown attempt - Blues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monday Blues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blues lunges at Odinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Odinson's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Blues. That snapped Odinson's head back.
Blues misses with a body kick.
Odinson lands a really nice looking cross but Blues seems unphased.
Odinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Odinson throws a body punch but Blues moves out of range.
Blues connects with a looping right hand.
Odinson slips under a jab.
Blues scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blues moves out of range as Odinson strikes.
Blues wants to clinch up but Odinson keeps it at a distance.
Odinson moves out of range as Blues strikes.
Odinson is looking to counter punch.
Blues shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Odinson moves out of range as Blues strikes.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Odinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Odinson.
Blues tries a quick counter leg kick but Odinson is wise to it.
Blues scores with a decent looking hook.
Blues tries to clinch but Odinson is having none of it.
Odinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thor Odinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##CL2#
Blues moves into range and clinches up with Odinson.
Odinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Blues gets an underhook and turns Odinson into the cage.
Blues working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odinson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Odinson is trying to break the clinch but Blues has him pressed against the cage.
Odinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blues walks away with a smile on his face. Odinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Odinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blues scores with a jab to the body.
Blues connects with a body shot that sends Odinson's belly button to the back.
Blues lands a head shot.#CL2#
Blues clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odinson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blues 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
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Event:
Sin City 10 Lahey v Shreve
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Blues.
Blues loads up on a big right hand but Niguez slips the punch.
Blues throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Niguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Blues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Niguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blues gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Niguez is looking for a takedown.
Niguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blues prevents it.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Niguez.
Blues lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blues makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blues 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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blues creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blues is leaning against Niguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Niguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blues lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Blues.
Blues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blues.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blues stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Niguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blues avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blues is working Niguez over against the cage.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
Niguez is working for takedown but Blues is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short body shot lands from Blues as the two fighters clinch.
Blues lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Blues.
Blues lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Blues.
Blues lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Blues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Niguez backwards.
Niguez takes a shot to the head.
Blues lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niguez backwards.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Blues.
Nice body punch from Blues.
Blues scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blues stalls.
Blues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Niguez tries for a takedown but Blues manages to get underhooks.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niguez takes a shot to the head.
Blues is working Niguez over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Blues.
Niguez looks winded!
Good body shot from Blues.
Blues lands a hook that snaps the head of Niguez backwards.
Blues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niguez or not.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
A body shot lands from Blues.
Blues lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Blues.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues slows down the pace here.
Niguez has Blues pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blues manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Niguez walks into a left hand.
Blues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blues.
Blues lunges at Niguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Niguez's hand.
Blues lands with a kick to the ribs.
Niguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blues dips to his left and cracks Niguez with an uppercut!
Blues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Niguez at a distance.
Blues connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niguez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Blues gets a clinch. #T1#
A short right from Blues on the inside.
Blues scores with a shoulder strike.
Blues gets through Niguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Blues as the two fighters clinch.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niguez can do to turn this around?
Blues lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Blues.
Niguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blues gets underhooks to prevent Niguez's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blues.
Blues lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues gets through Niguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blues cracks Niguez with a nice body shot.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
Monday Blues has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
Blues lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niguez backwards.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
Niguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Blues.
Blues lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Blues lands a shoulder strike.
Blues working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blues lands a left hand.
Blues lands with a left to the head.
Blues lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niguez backwards.
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niguezs head.
Blues lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niguez backwards.
Blues lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Blues scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
Niguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blues lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Blues throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blues lands a right hand.
Blues working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Niguez is looking for a takedown.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Niguez.
Blues lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niguez has Blues pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blues manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blues is stalling here.
Blues scores with a shot to the side of Niguez's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues lands a right hand.
Niguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Blues has closed the distance and engaged Niguez in a clinch.
Blues scores with a shoulder strike.
Blues lands a right hand.
Blues lands a left hand.
A short right from Blues on the inside.
Blues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Blues.
A short uppercut from Blues.
Blues lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niguez backwards.
Blues cracks Niguez with a nice body shot.
Niguez takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blues lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Blues darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Blues.
Jab by Blues.
Niguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monday Blues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blues scores with a nice strike.
Blues cracks Niguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blues lands with a cross. #ROC#
Niguez is rocked!
Blues is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monday Blues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Blues finish him?#T2#
Blues fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niguez seems to have recovered his senses.
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!#CL#
Blues moves into the clinch.
Niguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Niguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blues is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blues lands with a right hand.
Niguez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Good exchange - Blues coming out on top.
Good exchange - Blues coming out on top.
Niguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blues.
Monday Blues is winning the standup battle so far.
Niguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blues lands with a straight right. Niguez didn't see that one coming.
Niguez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Niguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Niguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blues's corner calls for a 1-2. Blues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Niguez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Blues has managed to clinch.
Blues has Niguez pushed against the cage.
Niguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blues prevents it.
Lucas Niguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Niguez.
Niguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Blues avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blues 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 6
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Blues.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blues lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Blues fails to land.
Blues lands with a right to the head.
Blues throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson jumps guard but Blues stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Johnson.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blues lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blues down to the mat. Blues avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blues tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blues connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Blues sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Blues scores with a spinning back kick!
Blues scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blues lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blues but Blues pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson looks winded!
Blues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.#T2#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blues counters with a stiff right hand.
Blues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blues lands with a shot to the body.
Blues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blues with a nice cross.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Blues.
Blues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice straight punches there by Blues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blues.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Blues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Blues finish him?
Blues lands with a nice body punch.
Blues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Blues gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Blues scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues is struggling to control the position.
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Blues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blues is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blues.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blues lands a left hand.
Blues working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blues lands a left hand.
Blues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Blues works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Blues.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blues.
A right hand to the body from Blues.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Blues lands a shoulder strike.
Blues makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blues gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to push Blues away but Blues has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blues scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson is working for takedown but Blues is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blues manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Blues works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blues.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blues lands with a cross. #TD2#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blues to the ground. Johnson is now in Blues's guard.
Blues is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Blues is keeping the position.
Blues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Blues is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Blues controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #T1#
Johnson is in close to Blues's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Blues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blues manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Blues's guard.
Blues trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Blues is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blues tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head. #TD2#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Blues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Blues is trying to hold Johnson in close to prevent damage but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Johnson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blues has worked his arm free - good work by Blues!
Blues sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Blues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Blues tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Blues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Blues's hands, connecting with Blues's forehead.#SUB#
Blues actively working from the bottom here.
Blues trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blues is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Blues's attempts to control the position.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Blues is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Blues looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Johnson 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#
Blues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Blues sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blues scores with a jab.
Blues tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Blues is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab from Blues.#CL#
Blues closes the distance and clinches.
Blues throws a head punch that misses.
Blues is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Blues. #T1#
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blues prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blues makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Blues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Blues is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blues down to the mat. Blues avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Blues sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blues sprawls well. Blues wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blues tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blues to the ground. Blues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson tries to bum rush Blues with a series of wild strikes but Blues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blues dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Blues connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
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!
Blues lands with a nice body punch.
Blues keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blues misses with a body kick.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Blues is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Blues tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Blues sprawls well.
Blues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Blues.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Blues gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Blues - that landed with a thud.
Blues is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blues down to the mat. Blues avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Blues rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blues.
Blues lands with a short shot to the head.
Blues misses with some punches.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blues gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blues. #T4#
Blues lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Blues - that landed with a thud.
Monday Blues has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Blues forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blues cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Blues lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blues swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Blues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blues 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
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