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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
FFavor takes the fight into the clinch.
FFavor is looking for a takedown.
Blake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but FFavor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
FFavor tries to pull guard but Blake won't allow it.
FFavor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adan Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex FFavor.
FFavor swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Blake tries to clinch up but FFavor circles away and keeps his distance.
Blake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut lands for FFavor. That snapped Blake's head back.
FFavor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but FFavor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
FFavor shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense.
FFavor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake darts in trying to clinch
and FFavor counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Blake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from FFavor.
FFavor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blake's waist but Blake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing FFavor off to one side.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but FFavor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
FFavor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
FFavor is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Blake gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Blake has picked FFavor up - he's going for a ride! Blake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Blake working FFavor over with strikes.
Blake controlling the pace. #SUB2#
FFavor looking for a kimura from the bottom but Blake passes into side control!#T2##SU#
Blake decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Blake clinches with his opponent.
Blake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
FFavor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake tries to score a body lock takedown but FFavor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Blake gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, FFavor regains guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
FFavor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blake uses it to pass to side control.
FFavor is looking to regain half guard here but Blake keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SU#
Blake stands up and beckons FFavor to his feet.
Blake tries to clinch up
and FFavor counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
Blake is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Blake breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL2#
FFavor clinches up with Blake and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
FFavor connects with an inside leg kick.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - FFavor circles away.
FFavor shoots in and drives through. Blake sprawls well.
Blake walks into a left hand.
Blake stuffs the takedown.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but FFavor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex FFavor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Blake has FFavor up against the cage in a clinch.
FFavor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Blake has hold of one of FFavor's legs. FFavor is fighting the takedown attempt but Blake gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Blake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Blake stands up from FFavor's guard - Blake perhaps looking for a knockout.
FFavor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from FFavor. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
FFavor has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
FFavor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
FFavor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and FFavor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
FFavor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
FFavor moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from FFavor. #T1#
Blake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but FFavor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blake wants to get back to striking at distance but FFavor won't allow it.
#TD#
Blake gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Blake is standing up over FFavor. FFavor looks to escape but Blake dives into side control.
#REVB#
FFavor tries to improve position but can't.
FFavor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Blake lands an elbow.
Blake landing a few strikes. #SU#
Blake decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Blake drives through and clinches with FFavor against the cage.
Blake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Blake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alex FFavor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FFavor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blake circles away.
Blake tried to counter with a leg kick but FFavor avoided it.
FFavor lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. FFavor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blake slaps away a takedown attempt from FFavor, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Blake tries to keep at a distance but FFavor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but FFavor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alex FFavor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
FFavor tries a body shot but Blake blocks it.
#BC2#
FFavor breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blake wants to get back to striking at distance but FFavor won't allow it.
FFavor struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
#TD2#
FFavor drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
FFavor is trying to hold Blake in close to prevent damage but Blake has managed to pass into half guard.
#SU#
Blake escapes and gets back to his feet.
FFavor fails with a takedown attempt.
Adan Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex FFavor.
FFavor is breathing heavily.
FFavor swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
As Blake backs off FFavor throws a huge counter combo but Blake manages to avoid it all.
Adan Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FFavor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blake tries to clinch but FFavor moves out of range.
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 Adan Blake will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake takes a swing at FFavor's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Blake. No joy for FFavor on that attempt.
Blake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
FFavor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blake.
FFavor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Blake as FFavor shoots in.
Blake is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
FFavor moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FFavor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blake to keep the fight standing.
Adan Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex FFavor.
FFavor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
FFavor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blake as FFavor tries to tie him up.
FFavor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Blake drops down looking for an ankle pick but FFavor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blake avoids the head kick by FFavor.
Blake leaves FFavor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake is looking to break free of the clinch but FFavor has double underhooks. #TD#
Blake wants the takedown. FFavor is fighting it off but Blake persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in FFavor's guard against the cage.
FFavor is wriggling around but Blake manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
FFavor has hold of Blake's hands but Blake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
FFavor wants to get back to full guard but Blake has mounted him!
Blake content just to control the position here.
Adan Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blake looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FFavor taking shots to the head.
Blake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blake avoids the attempt from FFavor to control.#T3#
A nice elbow there by Blake.
BOOM! Blake connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blake in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
FFavor wants to control but Blake is having none of it.
Blake controlling from the full mount.
FFavor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Blake controlling the pace for now.
Blake lands a couple of good shots and FFavor has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake scores with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adan Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blake 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adan Blake!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Blake closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Judge jumps guard.
Judge looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Judge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blake passes into half guard.
Judge trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake prevents Judge from standing back up.
Judge moves into full guard.
#T1#
Judge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Judge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Judge has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blake has passed into side control.
Blake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Judge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Judge is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Judge has a hand on Blake's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Blake takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Blake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Judge can't escape the position.
Judge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Blake controlling from mount.
Judge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judge regains half guard.#SUB2#
Judge looking for submissions off his back.
Judge is trying to stand up here but Blake is controlling him well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Judge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blake works over Judge with some ground and pound from guard.
Blake wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Judge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blake defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake postures up and lands a big shot to Judge's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adan Blake dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Judge gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch.
Judge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blake goes for a takedown attempt but Judge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Judge blocks a head kick by Blake.
Judge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blake defends it nicely.
Blake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Blake closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC#
Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Judge gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Judge jumps guard and drags Blake to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blake postures up in Judge's guard and throws a big left but Judge blocks it.
Blake prevents Judge from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a triangle here but Blake uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judge can do to turn this around?
Judge regains half guard.
Judge wants to control but Blake is keeping busy.
#T2#
Judge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Judge is pressing down on Blake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Judge controls Blake momentarily but Blake frees himself.
Blake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blake wants to get up but he can't break Judge's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Blake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Judge, pushing him back against the cage.
Judge jumps guard but Blake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adan Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dredd Judge.
Blake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blake is pressed up against the cage. Judge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blake down to the mat. Blake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Blake rushes Judge and presses him up against the cage.
Blake is looking to take this one to the mat.
Judge stops a takedown attempt from Blake.
Judge tries to pull guard but Blake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Judge smiles and moves away.
Judge misses with a takedown attempt
and Blake counters with a left and a right that stings Judge.
Judge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Blake moves into range and clinches up with Judge.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Judge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adan Blake dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Blake gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Judge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Judge throws a head kick that misses.
Blake is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Blake has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Judge pulls guard. #SUB2#
Judge working for a triangle but Blake defends it easily.
Judge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blake has passed into side control.
Judge struggling a bit here.
Judge tries to bench press Blake off him but Blake keeps the position. #ES2#
Judge throws Blake to one side and escapes!
Judge throws a head kick that misses.
Judge circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Judge shoots in but Blake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Judge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Blake moves into the clinch.
Judge managing to block the knees to the body from Blake.
#BC2#
Judge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Blake blocks the low kick.
Blake dodges the punch combination from Judge.
#CL#
Blake darts in and clinches Judge up against the cage.
Judge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blake backwards. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Blake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blake scores with a shot to the side of Judge's head.
Judge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Blake pulls Judge into guard.
#SUB#
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Judge passes into side control.
Blake gets back to half guard.
Blake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blake.
Judge wanted to stand there but Blake had control of the position. #T4##SUB#
Blake has his foot on Judge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judge works his way back into a safe position though.
Blake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Judge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blake manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Judge wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
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 Adan Blake.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blake, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adan Blake!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Vegas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vegas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Blake is trying to get back to half guard.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vegas is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vegas scoring with punches and elbows.
Blake gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vegas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vegas's back!
Vegas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blake is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Vegas up.
Vegas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Blake controlling the positon.#T1#
Vegas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Blake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Blake connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Vegas to escape the position.
Vegas trying to control the action but Blake just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Vegas right now.
#T2#
Vegas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vegas is trying to break free.
Blake lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blake controlling well, preventing Vegas from escaping the position.
Can Vegas hold on?! Blake is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake not allowing Vegas to control his hands.
Blake scores with punches to the body. #T3#
Vegas can't escape the position.
Vegas staying busy and making it hard for Blake to control.
Blake lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Vegas.
Vegas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Blake.
Vegas just trying to survive but Blake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Blake tries to keep control of the position but Vegas is staying busy.
Vegas rolls, trying to escape but Blake keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Vegas trying to control the action but Blake just sinks the hooks in.
Vegas can't escape the position.
Blake scores with punches to the body.
Blake scores with punches and elbows.
The referee is taking a good look at Vegas as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Blake!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adan Blake dominated that round.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vegas shoots for a takedown but Blake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Vegas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blake did well to prevent Vegas getting side control.
Blake has hold of Vegas's hands but Vegas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blake manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Vegas is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Blake has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vegas is looking to defend but Blake has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vegas! Blake pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vegas taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adan Blake!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Sadeq bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Sadeq looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Blake tries to buck Sadeq off but Sadeq is having none of it.
Sadeq moves into full mount!
Blake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Sadeq wants to finish this one by submission but Blake is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sadeq.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadeq trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sadeq is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Blake is in real trouble.
#T1##SUB2#
Sadeq has his arm under Blake's chin here. Game over son! Sadeq squeezes tightly and Blake is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adel Sadeq!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Virt tries to keep at a distance but Blake has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Virt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blake sprawls well. Blake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Virt gets slowly back to his feet.
Blake wants to clinch.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Virt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blake swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blake instigates a clinch.
Blake leaning against his opponent.
Virt tries to break free but Blake pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Blake breaks the clinch.
Virt throws a head kick that misses. #T1##CL2#
Virt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Virt tries to pull guard but Blake won't allow it.
Adan Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Virt.
Virt is pressed up against the cage. Blake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Virt down to the mat. Virt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Virt gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch.
Virt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Virt breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Blake tries to keep at a distance but Virt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Virt tries to circle away but Blake has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Blake is trying to trip Virt. He has hold of a leg but Virt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Blake persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Virt controlling Blake's posture.
Blake wants to stand but Virt is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Virt working a defensive guard here.
Virt wants to stand and escape but Blake is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Virt wants to sweep here but Blake controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Virt shoots in looking for a takedown. Blake tries to sprawl out of it but Virt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Virt avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Virt instigates a clinch. #BC#
Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Blake clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Virt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blake tries to clinch
and Virt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Virt misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Virt has Blake up against the cage in a clinch.
Blake stalling in the clinch but Virt improves position. #TD#
Blake gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virt trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Blake manages to pass to mount!
BOOM! Blake connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Virt is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adan Blake dominated that round.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blake wants it to stay on the feet.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virt can do to turn this around?#CL#
Blake moves into the clinch.
Virt is trying to drag Blake to the mat but Blake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Virt goes for a takedown attempt but Blake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adan Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Virt.#CL2#
Virt forces Blake back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virt is pressed up against the cage. Blake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Virt down to the mat. Virt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Virt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blake is working for takedown but Virt is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Virt tries to break the clinch but Blake is controlling the position.
Virt goes for a takedown attempt but Blake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Blake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blake gets underhooks to prevent Virt's takedown attempt.
Come on Blake - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Virt is working for takedown but Blake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Virt is working for takedown but Blake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blake goes for a takedown attempt but Virt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Virt.
Virt is breathing heavily.#T2#
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adam Virt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Virt tries to keep at a distance but Blake has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Blake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Virt! But no joy.
Blake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Virt tries for a takedown but Blake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Virt looks to move away, Blake throws a big counter combo but Virt just gets out of the way.
Blake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Virt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blake has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Virt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blake was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Virt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blake's waist but Blake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Virt off to one side.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Virt pushes him off.#CL2#
Virt closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Blake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Virt decides to pull guard.
Blake wants to stand but Virt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blake wants to stand and escape but instead Virt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Blake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virt is one step ahead there. #T4#
Blake throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Blake has a closed guard, preventing Virt from standing up.
Virt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Blake has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Virt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Blake.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Virt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Virt throws out a leg kick but Blake moves out of range and Virt only half commits.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Virt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adam Virt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Virt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blake avoids it really well and circles away.
Virt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blake as he jumps to the side.
Blake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blake throws a body punch but Virt moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virt lands a nice looking body shot.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Virt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Virt shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense.
Adan Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Virt.
Blake tries to clinch up but Virt circles away and keeps his distance.#T1##CL2#
Virt darts in and clinches Blake up against the cage.
Blake is working for takedown but Virt is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Blake has Virt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Blake pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Virt tumbling to the mat - Blake dives into Virt's guard.
Virt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Blake postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blake's guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Blake isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Virt stacks Blake on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Virt!
Blake is not content to let Virt control the position.
Blake tries to buck Virt off but Virt is having none of it.
Blake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Virt off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blake is not going to allow Virt to sit and survive in this position.
Virt wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Blake tries to keep control of the position but Virt is staying busy.
Blake throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Blake lands punches and elbows.
Virt is trying to get back to his feet but Blake has full control of the position and if anything, Virt has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Blake wants to control but Virt is keeping busy.
Virt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Virt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is taking a good look at Virt as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Blake!
Virt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virt is covering up but some of the strikes from Blake are getting through and doing damage.
Virt tries to roll but Blake sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adan Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blake 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adan Blake!
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