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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Winters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES# Blankenship pushes Winters off and gets back to his feet.
Winters darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jon Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Winters closes the distance and pushes Blankenship back into the cage.#BC2# Winters breaks from the clinch.
Winters misses with a head kick.
Blankenship thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2# Winters pushes Blankenship up against the cage in a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Winters is trying to break the clinch but Blankenship is controlling him. Winters is trying to break the clinch but Blankenship is controlling him. Winters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2# Winters has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blankenship uses from the top position. Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##ES2# Winters manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Blankenship slips a jab from Winters. Blankenship attempts a counter takedown but Winters avoids it well and moves away. Blankenship blocks the body kick.
#TD2# Winters darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Blankenship has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Winters is on him like a limpet, forcing Blankenship back against the cage. Blankenship holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2# Blankenship is fighting off a takedown attempt but Winters is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blankenship to the mat. Blankenship regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# Blankenship pushes Winters off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Winters clinches. #T2# Winters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blankenship backwards. #TD2# Winters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Winters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Blankenship postures up and lands a big shot to Winters's brow. Blankenship is in close to Winters's body, working some short punches and elbows. Winters looks winded! Blankenship lands a couple of decent looking shots. Blankenship content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Winters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blankenship. Blankenship is looking to work some ground and pound but Winters has wrist control. Winters wants to stand up but Blankenship is controlling him. Blankenship scoring with punches to the head and body. Blankenship with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Blankenship is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Blankenship will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Blankenship working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winters's head. Blankenship lands a couple of digs.#T3# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blankenship's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Blankenship scoring with punches to the head and body. Blankenship scoring with punches to the head and body. Blankenship lands a couple of elbows. Winters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Blankenship prevents Winters from getting back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blankenship with a nice head shot there. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blankenship's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Blankenship preventing the sweep. Blankenship postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Blankenship distracts Winters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Blankenship lands a couple of digs. Blankenship scoring with some ground and pound. Blankenship preventing the sweep. Blankenship working some strikes from top position. Blankenship with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4# Blankenship connects with a couple of short punches. Blankenship is working Winters over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Blankenship stands up over Winters, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Blankenship works over Winters with some ground and pound from guard. Blankenship is working Winters over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2# Winters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blankenship is aware though and is defending well. Blankenship distracts Winters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Winters looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Blankenship is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Blankenship has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Blankenship scoring with some ground and pound. Blankenship postures up and lands a big shot to Winters's brow. Blankenship preventing the sweep. Blankenship cracks Winters with a solid left hand. Blankenship landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2# Winters is looking for a triangle but Blankenship pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Blankenship dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD# Blankenship gets the takedown into side control. Blankenship working the head and body with strikes. The strikes coming from Blankenship are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Terrence Blankenship overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Blankenship scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Winters to see if he's OK. Blankenship working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Winters pushes Blankenship away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blankenship gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Blankenship working the ground and pound from side control. Blankenship scoring with punches and elbows. Blankenship working the body and head with strikes. Winters is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Blankenship lands a nice forearm strike. Winters is breathing heavily. Winters takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blankenship working the ground and pound. #T1# Blankenship lands a nice forearm strike. Blankenship scores with a couple of short elbows. Blankenship working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Winters is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blankenship connects with a decent elbow. Blankenship lands a decent elbow from side control. Winters is trying to get back to his feet. Blankenship is putting a hurting on Winters here, landing some big shots from side control. Blankenship is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winters can do to turn this around? Blankenship is working Winters over with some ground and pound from side control. Blankenship scoring with punches and elbows. Winters tries to escape but Blankenship is in control. Blankenship taking a breather here. Winters is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Blankenship is putting a hurting on Winters here, landing some big shots from side control. Blankenship lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Winters down.
#T2# Winters takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Winters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blankenship. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Winters is trying to buck Blankenship off. Winters taking punishment in the form of punches.
Winters taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blankenship works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Blankenship working the ground and pound. Winters is trying to control Blankenship's posture but Blankenship avoids it. Blankenship is chipping away with strikes.
Blankenship landing a few strikes. Blankenship working the body and head with strikes. Winters takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Blankenship is putting a hurting on Winters here, landing some big shots from side control. Winters taking a bit of punishment here - Blankenship scoring with strikes. #T3# Winters wants to control but Blankenship postures up. Blankenship in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Blankenship is putting a hurting on Winters here, landing some big shots from side control. Blankenship working the head with strikes. Blankenship is chipping away with strikes.
Winters tries to bench press Blankenship off him but Blankenship keeps the position. Winters is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blankenship connects with a decent elbow. Winters tries to get back to half guard but can't. Blankenship is putting a hurting on Winters here, landing some big shots from side control. Blankenship working the ground and pound. Blankenship scores with a couple of short elbows. Blankenship lands some shots froms side control. Blankenship is chipping away with strikes.
Blankenship working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4# Winters is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blankenship is controlling him well. Blankenship lands some shots froms side control. Blankenship works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Blankenship scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Winters to see if he's OK. Blankenship working away. Blankenship working the ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Winters takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Winters pushes Blankenship away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blankenship gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Blankenship creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Winters is looking to reverse the position. Blankenship lands a decent elbow from side control. Winters is trying to get back to half guard. Blankenship working the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Blankenship dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Blankenship scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Blankenship missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Blankenship lands with a punch from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Winters is looking to escape. Blankenship drops an elbow to the side of Winters's head. Winters is trying to get back to full guard. Blankenship seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Winters wants to get back to his feet.
Blankenship landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blankenship slips a nice elbow through Winters's hands, connecting with Winters's forehead. Winters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Blankenship looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Blankenship seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Blankenship seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1# Blankenship looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Winters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Winters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blankenship scores with a couple of nice shots. Blankenship lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Blankenship lands with a punch from half guard. Nice strikes from Blankenship there. Blankenship slips a nice elbow through Winters's hands, connecting with Winters's forehead. Blankenship drops an elbow to the side of Winters's head. Blankenship is nestled in close to Winters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Blankenship is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Winters has hold of Blankenship's hands but Blankenship slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Blankenship lands with a punch from half guard. Ground and pound from Blankenship. #T2# Winters looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blankenship winds up and cracks Winters with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Blankenship seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Blankenship takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Blankenship is nestled in close to Winters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Winters has hold of Blankenship's hands but Blankenship slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ground and pound from Blankenship. This has been an exciting period of action! Blankenship working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Winters tries to roll over but Blankenship keeps him under control. Winters wants to get back to his feet.
#T3# Winters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blankenship scores with a couple of nice shots. Blankenship winds up and cracks Winters with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Winters has hold of Blankenship's hands but Blankenship slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Blankenship is nestled in close to Winters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Blankenship takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Blankenship lands with a punch from half guard. Winters wants to get back to his feet.
Blankenship is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Blankenship stops Winters from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Blankenship there. Blankenship looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Blankenship scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4# Blankenship looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Winters trying to hold on to Blankenship's head to control him but Blankenship postures up.
Blankenship lands strikes from half guard. Winters wants to get back to full guard. Jon Winters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blankenship lands a nice short elbow. Blankenship lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Blankenship working the head and body with strikes. Winters wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Winters looking for submissions off his back. Blankenship blocks the strikes from Winters.
And that's the end of the fight! Terrence Blankenship showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blankenship, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Blankenship!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1# Isomaha throws a nice inside leg kick. Blankenship ducks under a wild hook from Isomaha. Blankenship has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Isomaha.#TD2# Isomaha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blankenship was covering up waiting for the punch and Isomaha finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# Blankenship pushes Isomaha off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Isomaha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Isomaha throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Blankenship holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Isomaha has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Blankenship regains guard immediately. Blankenship is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Isomaha trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Isomaha is standing up over Blankenship. Blankenship looks to escape but Isomaha dives into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Blankenship is right now. Blankenship wants to control but Isomaha postures up.#SUB2# Isomaha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Isomaha trying to control the position but Blankenship is working away. #SUB2# Isomaha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blankenship knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Blankenship looks to move to half guard but instead Isomaha has passed into mount! Damn!#T2##SU2# Isomaha is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD2# Isomaha drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2# Isomaha decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blankenship, up you get! Isomaha throws a sloppy head kick and Blankenship counters with a body kick that stops Isomaha in his tracks momentarily. Blankenship closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2# It looks like Terrence Blankenship has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Isomaha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Isomaha tries to stand but Blankenship is controlling from the bottom. Isomaha trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES# Blankenship has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Isomaha has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2# Isomaha works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T3# Isomaha looking to pass the guard. Blankenship is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Isomaha wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving. #SUB# Blankenship looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Isomaha passes into half guard.
#SU2# Isomaha stands up and beckons Blankenship to join him on the feet. The fighters circle, before Isomaha throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Blankenship's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Isomaha lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rainer Isomaha!
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Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Swanson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Swanson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Swanson stops Blankenship from getting back to his feet.
Blankenship wants to control the action here but instead Swanson manages to pass to full mount! The referee warns Blankenship that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Swanson throwing strikes here but Blankenship is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Blankenship wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Swanson.
Blankenship is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Swanson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Blankenship working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Blankenship that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Terrence Blankenship has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Swanson looking to control and managing it successfully. Blankenship is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Swanson tries to control but Blankenship wriggling away. #T1# Swanson unloads with some shots from mount but Blankenship bucks and avoids them well.
Blankenship tries to hold on but Swanson pushes him away. #SU2# Swanson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2# Swanson dives in and scores a takedown into Blankenship's guard.#SUB# Blankenship escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Swanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blankenship swivels though and keeps the full guard. Swanson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Blankenship is looking to stand up but Swanson isn't so interested in that idea. #T2# Swanson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Swanson trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom. Swanson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Swanson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss. Swanson prevents Blankenship from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Swanson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD# and Blankenship counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2# Swanson kicks off Blankenship and gets to his feet. 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! Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss. Blankenship throws a quick counter kick to the body but Swanson avoids it.#TD2# Swanson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3# Blankenship is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Blankenship's face as Swanson controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blankenship is pushing Swanson's head away, looking to escape. Swanson manages to hold on to the position though. Blankenship can't do much from the bottom here. 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. Blankenship is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Blankenship manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Swanson wants to free his trapped foot but Blankenship is holding on for dear life with his legs. Blankenship wants to sweep but Swanson has passed to side control! Swanson is staying tight to Blankenship's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4##SUB2# Swanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Swanson looks winded!#ES# Blankenship bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Ben Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Swanson misses with a low kick. Blankenship tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Swanson manages to circle out of the way. Swanson looks to land a body kick but Blankenship moved away.#TD2# Swanson shoots in and gets a takedown into Blankenship's guard.#ES# Blankenship uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Swanson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Terrence Blankenship's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blankenship. #TD2# Swanson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blankenship! Swanson wants to control but Blankenship is keeping him busy. Swanson staying calm. Swanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Blankenship manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blankenship thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Swanson trying to hold on to Blankenship's head to control him but Blankenship postures up.
#T1# Swanson has his hands clasped together around Blankenship's back. He's all about the action. Blankenship drops an elbow to the side of Swanson's head. Blankenship thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Blankenship is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Blankenship not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Blankenship throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Blankenship working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Swanson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Blankenship missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Blankenship drops an elbow to the side of Swanson's head. Blankenship throwing shots but Swanson is blocking nicely. #T2# Swanson is trying to control but can't.
Blankenship will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Swanson is breathing heavily. Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
Swanson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Swanson working a defensive guard here.
Blankenship throwing strikes but missing. Blankenship is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Blankenship with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Blankenship missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Blankenship is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Blankenship won't allow Swanson to sweep him here. #T3# Blankenship postures up and lands a big shot to Swanson's brow. Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blankenship. Swanson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Blankenship stands up over Swanson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Blankenship is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Blankenship makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Blankenship throwing strikes but missing. Swanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Blankenship is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Blankenship preventing the sweep. Blankenship makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Blankenship working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Swanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Swanson controls Blankenship momentarily but Blankenship frees himself. #T4# Blankenship postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Blankenship postures up.
Blankenship working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Swanson's head. Blankenship postures up and lands a big shot to Swanson's brow. Blankenship working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Blankenship cracks Swanson with a solid left hand. Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Swanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blankenship stands up over Swanson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Blankenship dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Terrence Blankenship's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Swanson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blankenship's half guard. Terrence Blankenship overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Blankenship is trying to stand up here but Swanson is controlling him well. Swanson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blankenship knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Blankenship is trying to control but can't.
Swanson trying to pass the guard but Blankenship defending well. Swanson prevents Blankenship from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Swanson trying to pass the guard but Blankenship defending well. Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Blankenship trying to control here.
Blankenship is not content to let Swanson control the position.#T1# Swanson prevents Blankenship from standing back up.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Danga de danga de dang - Swanson scores with a four punch combination! Swanson misses with a wild body shot. Blankenship seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2# Swanson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Swanson showed some decent athleticism there. #ES# Blankenship pushes Swanson off and gets back to his feet.#TD2# Swanson shoots in and bounces Blankenship off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Swanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Blankenship controlling Swanson's posture. Blankenship wants to sweep but no luck. Blankenship is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Swanson is controlling him. Blankenship not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3# Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Swanson misses with a head kick.
Blankenship drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swanson sprawls and moves away.#TD2# Swanson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blankenship to the mat! Blankenship manages to get full guard. #ES# Blankenship has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Swanson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Blankenship - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC# Blankenship manages to break the clinch.
Blankenship changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swanson tries to avoid it but Blankenship manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swanson to the ground. Swanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2# Swanson clinches. #T4# Swanson leaning against his opponent.
Blankenship has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Swanson slows down the pace here.
#BC2# Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Swanson has closed the distance and engaged Blankenship in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Swanson successfully pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Ben Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Swanson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Swanson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Hurrel gets in close and instigates a clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Blankenship keeps control of Hurrel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Blankenship is trying to force a seperation but Hurrel has the dominant position. Blankenship prevents Hurrel from breaking the clinch. Hurrel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hurrel is trying to break the clinch but Blankenship is controlling him.#BC# Blankenship breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Hurrel does no damage. Blankenship is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hurrel. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Hurrel gets a clinch. Hurrel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hurrel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hurrel has had enough of the clinch but Blankenship keeps him there for the moment.#T1# Blankenship is trying to break the clinch but Hurrel has him pressed against the cage. Hurrel is trying to push Blankenship away but Blankenship has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hurrel just leaning against Blankenship, taking a breather. Blankenship is looking to break free of the clinch but Hurrel has double underhooks. Hurrel tries to break free but Blankenship pushes him back against the cage. Blankenship prevents Hurrel from breaking the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Hurrel's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hurrel wants to get back to striking at distance but Blankenship won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Hurrel's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hurrel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Hurrel has had enough of the clinch but Blankenship keeps him there for the moment. Hurrel avoiding damage.
Hurrel pushes Blankenship back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC# Blankenship breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Some wild striking there from Hurrel.
#CL2# Hurrel closes the distance and clinches. Blankenship slows down the pace here.
Blankenship avoiding damage.
#T3# Hurrel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2# It looks like Terrence Blankenship has been cut. Hurrel can't break the clinch.
Hurrel stalling.
Blankenship is trying to push Hurrel away but Hurrel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hurrel wants to break free but Blankenship has control.
#BC# Blankenship breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blankenship fails with the takedown. The fight stays on the outside here - Blankenship looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL2# Hurrel closes the distance and clinches. Hurrel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Blankenship tries to break free but Hurrel pushes him back against the cage. Hurrel has had enough of the clinch but Blankenship keeps him there for the moment. Hurrel is looking to break free of the clinch but Blankenship has double underhooks. Hurrel tries to break the clinch but Blankenship is controlling the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hurrel wants to break free but Blankenship has control.
Blankenship is trying to break the clinch but Hurrel has him pressed against the cage. Hurrel lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huscar Hurrel dominated that round. The cut man is working on Terrence Blankenship's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL2# Hurrel forces Blankenship back against the cage and clinches. A frustrated look appears on Hurrel's face as he tries to break the clinch. Blankenship keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hurrel's efforts to push away.#BC2# Hurrel breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Hurrel has managed to clinch.
Hurrel wants to break free but Blankenship has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurrel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blankenship backwards. #BC# Blankenship manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hurrel. No joy for Blankenship on that attempt. #CL2# Hurrel drives through and clinches with Blankenship against the cage.
#T1# Blankenship avoiding damage.
Come on Blankenship - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hurrel misses with a punch to the body.
Hurrel is trying to push Blankenship away but Blankenship has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hurrel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Blankenship breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Hurrel moves into range and clinches up with Blankenship. Blankenship pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Blankenship manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2##BC# Blankenship breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Huscar Hurrel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hurrel misses with the combination.
#TD# Blankenship shoots in and bounces Hurrel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hurrel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blankenship. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3# Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hurrel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Blankenship with a nice head shot there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Blankenship content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Blankenship is looking to work some ground and pound but Hurrel has wrist control. Hurrel wants to stand and escape but Blankenship is having none of it. #ES2# Hurrel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Hurrel can't find room to land a body shot as Blankenship controls the action.
Hurrel tries to break free but Blankenship pushes him back against the cage. Huscar Hurrel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hurrel working hard to break the clinch. Blankenship wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hurrel has him pressed against the cage. Hurrel is trying to break the clinch but Blankenship is controlling him. Hurrel tries a body shot but Blankenship blocks it.
#T4##BC# Blankenship breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurrel throws a one two combo.
#CL2# Hurrel has Blankenship up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Hurrel manages to break the clinch.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Blankenship got wobbled bad by a big combination! Hurrel presses forward with punches and knees until Blankenship stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Blankenship closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huscar Hurrel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Abduroundhouse gets a double leg takedown into Blankenship's guard. Blankenship is looking to stand back up but Abduroundhouse counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blankenship. #REVR##SUB2# Abduroundhouse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blankenship sees it coming and defends easily. Blankenship trying to control but Abduroundhouse postures up.
#ES# Blankenship manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2# Abduroundhouse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Blankenship bucks up and tries to throw Abduroundhouse off but instead Abduroundhouse has got his back! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blankenship is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. I really don't envy Blankenship right now.
Blankenship is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2# Abduroundhouse is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Blankenship taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Abduroundhouse.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sayid Abduroundhouse!
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