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Event:
ABW 90 Distacio Jr - Space
Date: Dec 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Blue throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Uszatov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blue won't be happy with that.
Uszatov misses with the ground and pound.
Uszatov in side control, throwing shots but Blue defends.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Uszatov throwing strikes but Blue manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Blue wants to stand but Uszatov has his arm trapped.
Uszatov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uszatov.
Uszatov thows a huge punch but Blue dodges it nicely.
Uszatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Uszatov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uszatov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Uszatov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blue with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Uszatov is looking for a kimura but Blue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Uszatov to get the leverage.
Uszatov slows the pace down in half guard.
Uszatov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blue's head.
Uszatov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Uszatov thows a huge punch but Blue dodges it nicely.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Uszatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
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.
Uszatov wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Uszatov lands a nice short elbow.
Uszatov with the ground and pound but Blue uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Blue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Uszatov distracts Blue with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uszatov throws a big right hand that misses.
Uszatov throws a big right hand that misses.
Blue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blue tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uszatov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uszatov. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Uszatov or perhaps it was just good defense by Blue, which made it look bad. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uszatov.
No luck for Blue with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Blue gets caught flat footed, as Uszatov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Uszatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Blue has wrist control.
Blue trying to control the position.
Uszatov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Uszatov lands a couple of elbows.
Uszatov is working Blue over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Uszatov throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Uszatov landing with the ground and pound.
Uszatov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uszatov trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Uszatov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Uszatov cracks Blue with a solid left hand.
Uszatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Uszatov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uszatov trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Uszatov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Uszatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Blue tries to sprawl out of it but Uszatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uszatov shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense.
Blue closes the distance and clinches up with Uszatov, looking for a takedown. Blue pushes Uszatov against the cage but Uszatov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blue tries for a takedown but Uszatov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uszatov.
Waldo Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Uszatov.
Uszatov shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense.
Uszatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blue defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uszatov closes the distance and clinches up with Blue, looking for a takedown. Uszatov pushes Blue against the cage but Blue circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uszatov is defended easily by Blue.#T1##TD2#
Uszatov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blue's guard.
Blue looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uszatov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Uszatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blue is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blue has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Uszatov is trying to keep Blue in close.
Uszatov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uszatov has Blue pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Blue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blue is looking to work some ground and pound but Uszatov has wrist control.
Blue trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uszatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uszatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blue throws a strike but Uszatov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Konstantin Uszatov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Uszatov from controlling successfully.
Uszatov landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Uszatov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uszatov lands a couple of elbows.
Blue preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uszatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uszatov throws a big right hand that misses.
Uszatov throwing strikes from guard but Blue blocks nicely.
Uszatov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Uszatov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Uszatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blue tries to avoid it but Uszatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blue to the ground. Blue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Uszatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Blue feinted with a counter takedown.
Uszatov has a takedown stuffed.
Uszatov moves away from the strike by Blue.
Blue fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uszatov avoids it really well and circles away.
Uszatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blue shoots in for a takedown but Uszatov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blue stuffs the takedown.
Blue stuffs the takedown.
Uszatov is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Uszatov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blue was covering up waiting for the punch and Uszatov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Uszatov connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konstantin Uszatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Uszatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Blue tries to sprawl out of it but Uszatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uszatov fails with the takedown#TD#
and Blue counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blue thows a huge punch but Uszatov dodges it nicely.
Blue looks to land a strike but Uszatov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Blue is in close to Uszatov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Uszatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blue stands up over Uszatov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Blue throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uszatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blue accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uszatov keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Blue throws a strike but Uszatov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Uszatov connects with a couple of short punches.
Blue trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uszatov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Blue has momentary wrist control but Uszatov slips an elbow through the middle.
Blue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uszatov.
Blue preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uszatov throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uszatov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Uszatov wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Konstantin Uszatov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blue throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uszatov's waist but Uszatov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blue off to one side.
Uszatov shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense.
Waldo Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Uszatov.
Blue throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uszatov's waist but Uszatov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blue off to one side. #TD2#
Uszatov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blue quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Uszatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Uszatov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Uszatov connects with a nice short shot to Blue's temple.
Waldo Blue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uszatov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blue's head.
Uszatov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Uszatov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Uszatov lands strikes from half guard.
Uszatov lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Uszatov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Uszatov is looking for submissions but instead, Blue has regained full guard.
Uszatov postures up and lands a big shot to Blue's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uszatov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uszatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konstantin Uszatov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uszatov is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Uszatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uszatov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Uszatov!
An out of breath Konstantin Uszatov 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:
ABW 70 Space - Rodgers
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bush closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Bush has hold of one of Blue's legs. Blue is fighting the takedown attempt but Bush gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bush throws a big right hand that misses.
Bush wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue can't keep his opponent in guard - Bush advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blue defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Bush 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.
Blue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bush is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Blue is controlling Bush's trapped leg to prevent Bush from advancing to side control.
Bush is looking to advance position but Blue won't allow it.
Blue avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bush.
Blue wants to control but Bush is keeping busy.
Bush throwing shots but Blue is blocking nicely.
Bush lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bush takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bush drops an elbow to the side of Blue's head.
Bush trying to control from half guard but Blue is working away.
Bush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Bush is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bush throwing shots but Blue is blocking nicely.
Bush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bush scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bush seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Bush 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.
Bush trying to mount his opponent but Blue defends it.
Bush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blue taking some punishment here, with Bush in his half guard.
Bush wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bush seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Bush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blue's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bush is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blue sees it coming and defends easily.
Blue is not content to let Bush control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bush performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Bush 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Blue shoots in and bounces Bush off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Bush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Bush closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blue is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bush trying to land knees to the body.
Blue is pressed up against the cage. Bush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blue down to the mat. Blue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Bush closes the distance and clinches.
Bush is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bush wants to take the fight to the mat but Blue manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Waldo Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Bush.
Bush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blue pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Blue gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bush wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
Bush tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bush is trying to get back to full guard.
Bush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blue working Bush over with strikes. #T1#
Blue is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blue winds up and cracks Bush with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blue works his foot free and advances to mount.
Blue with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#
It looks like George Bush has been cut.
Blue landing shots from mount.
Bush tries to reverse the position but Blue maintains control.
Blue cracks Bush with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Blue lands a big shot there that rocks Bush but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Blue connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blue trying to control but Bush is having none of it.
Bush regains half guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue lands with a punch from half guard.
Blue wants to control but Bush is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blue wants to control but Bush is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blue connects with a nice short shot to Bush's temple.
Blue is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blue trying to control from half guard but Bush is working away.
Bush trying to control from the bottom.
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Bush is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bush moves into full guard.
#T3#
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Bush.
Bush working a defensive guard but Blue passes into half guard.
Bush taking some punishment here, with Blue in his half guard.
Bush wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Bush is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blue slips a nice elbow through Bush's hands, connecting with Bush's forehead.
Bush moves into full guard.
Blue postures up.
Blue is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blue cracks Bush with a solid left hand.
Bush keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Blue has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bush to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Blue is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bush pulls down on the head and he's put Blue to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Bush!
George Bush was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
ABW 60 Space - Renton
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Bison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bison stuffs the takedown attempt from Blue. Blue gets slowly back to his feet.
Bison feints a jab promting Blue to slip. Bison then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blue slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've been told by Blue's head coaches at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bison tests Blue's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mick Bison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blue's head backwards.
Blue takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD2#
Bison lands a big right hand that sends Blue crashing to the mat! Bison stays standing though and waves Blue back to his feet!#ROC2#
Blue is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Bison misses.
Oh Blue is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blue is holding his hands too far apart here. Bison throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Blue is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mick Bison!
Mick Bison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Blue looks to land a left hand but Rustow moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Rustow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blue on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blue takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blue tries for a takedown but Rustow circles away easily
and Rustow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blue looks winded!#KD#
Rustow lands a left and a right that send Blue crashing to the mat, dazed. Rustow thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Blue is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rustow drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Blue's head, knocking him out cold! Rustow is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Rustow!
In his post fight interview, Mikhail Rustow started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Blue darts in looking for a takedown but McDirk gets double underhooks and turns Blue into the cage.
Blue tries for a takedown but McDirk circles away easily
and McDirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blue rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDirk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDirk digs a good body shot into Blue's ribs.
McDirk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Blue is just out of range.
McDirk misses with a body shot.
Jab from McDirk.
McDirk swings for the body but Blue moves out of range.
#CL#
Blue has McDirk up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
McDirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue shoots in and drives through. McDirk sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue tries for a takedown but McDirk circles away easily
and McDirk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dirk McDirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McDirk lands a slapping body shot.
McDirk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blue throws a right hand that misses
and McDirk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDirk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blue tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDirk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blue somewhat.#TD#
Blue scores with a takedown into McDirk's guard.#ES2#
McDirk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDirk is defending well.#T2##BC2#
McDirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blue shoots for a double leg takedown but McDirk sprawls well. He's pushed Blue's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blue on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blue looks for a takedown but McDirk sprawls well.
Blue moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blue gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDirk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blue doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDirk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blue is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Blue tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDirk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blue somewhat.
Blue takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Blue tries for a takedown but McDirk circles away easily
and McDirk counters with a nice body shot.
Blue is breathing heavily.
McDirk jabs Blue to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDirk connects with a body shot that sends Blue's belly button to the back.
McDirk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blue stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blue dodges the punch combination from McDirk.
Blue feinted with a counter takedown.
McDirk scores with a hook.
McDirk takes a swing at Blue's ribcage but misses.
Blue darts in looking for a takedown but McDirk gets double underhooks and turns Blue into the cage.
Blue tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDirk defends well and Blue ends up having to push McDirk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blue takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blue shoots and misses
and McDirk counters with a right hand to the body.
McDirk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDirk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blue throws a lazy uppercut
and McDirk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Waldo Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blue rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDirk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDirk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blue fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDirk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blue. #ES2#
McDirk bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Blue misses with a takedown
and McDirk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by McDirk. Beautiful body shot.
McDirk lands a nice hook to Blue's body. Blue takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDirk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blue looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk McDirk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blue has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blue with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDirk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blue gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDirk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dirk McDirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by McDirk there.
Blue shoots in but McDirk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDirk! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDirk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A left and a right from McDirk both land. Nice combination.
McDirk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blue fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDirk stuffs the takedown.
As Blue backs off McDirk throws a huge counter combo but Blue manages to avoid it all.
McDirk jabs at Blue's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDirk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blue under the eye.
Blue shoots and misses
and McDirk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - McDirk scores with a four punch combination!
McDirk cracks Blue with a good jab.
McDirk lands with a nice body punch.
McDirk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDirk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blue rather than just go for the knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDirk, as that shot connected.
Blue takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blue takes one to the side of the head.
Blue with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDirk counters with a left to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDirk!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDirk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McDirk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blue's hands.
McDirk throws a combination. Blue tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blue tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDirk defends well and Blue ends up having to push McDirk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDirk lands with a nice combination. Blue backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Blue is rocked!
Blue takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
McDirk punishes Blue's body with a nice straight punch.
McDirk scores with a jab to the body.
Blue misses with a takedown
and McDirk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDirk lands a right hook to the body.
McDirk punishes Blue's body with a nice straight punch.
Blue takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice combination there by McDirk.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDirk scores with a nice strike.
Blue fails with the takedown
and McDirk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blue takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Blue fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blue with a poor takedown
and McDirk counters with a nice body shot.
Dirk McDirk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDirk lands with a right hand.
McDirk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blue with a poor takedown
and McDirk counters with a nice body shot.
McDirk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blue takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blue misses with a takedown attempt
and McDirk counters with a right hand to the body.
McDirk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDirk throws a series of strikes that have Blue backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDirk throws a right and a left that Blue avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDirk!
McDirk misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDirk. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blue shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDirk defends it nicely.
McDirk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blue closes the distance and clinches up with McDirk, looking for a takedown. Blue pushes McDirk against the cage but McDirk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDirk just misses with a punch to the body.
McDirk throws a one two combo.
Blue takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blue moves away.
Blue shoots and misses
and McDirk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDirk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blue doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blue throws a body shot but no joy.
Blue with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk McDirk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blue shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDirk counters with a left to the body.
McDirk lands a jab to Blue's midsection.
McDirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blue misses with a takedown attempt
and McDirk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDirk punishes Blue's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
McDirk manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDirk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDirk stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDirk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDirk misses the body punch #TD#
and Blue counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
An elbow from Blue crashes against the mat.
Blue will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDirk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McDirk is looking to get back to his feet here but Blue is keeping cool and he's managed to take McDirk's back.
Blue wants to control but McDirk is keeping busy.
McDirk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES2#
Blue has his opponent's back but McDirk is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Blue.
Blue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDirk swivels and escapes.
Blue takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blue misses with a hook
and McDirk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDirk just misses with a punch to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McDirk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McDirk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blue.#T2#
Blue shoots for a takedown but McDirk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blue fails with the takedown
and McDirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blue walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blue gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDirk counters with a nice body shot.
Blue takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blue gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDirk lands with a straight right. Blue didn't see that one coming.
Blue shoots in looking for a takedown. McDirk tries to sprawl out of it but Blue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDirk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blue gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDirk.#T3#
Blue is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McDirk.
McDirk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blue fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDirk scores with a jab to the head.
Blue dodges the punch combination from McDirk.
Waldo Blue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blue shoots in for a takedown but McDirk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDirk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blue drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDirk sprawls and moves away.
Blue with a poor takedown
and McDirk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blue tries to clinch but McDirk moves away
and McDirk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDirk stuffs the takedown attempt from Blue. Blue gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Blue tries for a takedown but McDirk circles away easily
and McDirk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by McDirk there.
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 McDirk.
McDirk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDirk digs a good hook to Blue's body.
Blue fails with the takedown
and McDirk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A right-left combo lands from McDirk.
McDirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
Blue takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue misses with a takedown attempt
and McDirk counters with a nice body shot.
McDirk catches Blue with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blue looks to throw the jab but McDirk is out of range.
McDirk unleashes a big counter combination but Blue bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk McDirk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDirk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk McDirk!
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Event:
KOC - 10
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Blue bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bugga's head.#TD2#
Bugga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bugga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bugga looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blue is avoiding damage well.
Bugga working the ground and pound but Blue is defending the strikes.
Blue gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bugga misses with a head shot. Blue uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue pulls Bugga in close to prevent any damage.
Bugga is looking to work some ground and pound but Blue has wrist control.#T1#
Bugga is looking to work some ground and pound but Blue has wrist control.
Bugga throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bugga stopping the sweep attempt from Blue.
Blue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blue tries to get out of the position.
Bugga throws a big right hand that misses.
Bugga connects with a couple of short punches.
Bugga throws an elbow that misses. Blue uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bugga's guard. Nice move by Blue!#REVR#
Blue throws a big right hand that misses.
Blue throws a strike but Bugga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Bugga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blue is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bugga, into his guard. #REVR##T2#
Blue postures up in Bugga's guard and throws a big left but Bugga blocks it.
Blue missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blue controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bugga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blue.
Bugga keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Bugga has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blue in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blue throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bugga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bugga keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bugga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blue preventing the sweep.
Blue with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blue content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blue cracks Bugga with a solid left hand.
Blue's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blue is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blue preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blue accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blue trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Blue wants to control from the top but Bugga keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4##TD#
Blue shoots in and gets a takedown into Bugga's guard.
Bugga looks winded!
Blue keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bugga's head.
Blue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blue throwing strikes but missing.
Blue wants to stand but Bugga has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blue passes Bugga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blue trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Blue 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#
Bugga avoids the body shot from Blue.
Bugga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Blue dives in and scores a takedown into Bugga's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blue's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blue working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Bugga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue 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.
Blue looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blue forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Blue 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.
Blue working the head and body with strikes.
Blue throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bugga can do to turn this around?
Bugga taking some punishment here, with Blue in his half guard.
Blue sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bugga defending well though.
Blue sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bugga defending well though.
Blue lands with a punch from half guard.
Blue lands strikes from half guard.
Bugga is breathing heavily.
Blue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bugga keeps working.
Blue missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Blue throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blue trying to control the action but Bugga is working from the bottom.
Waldo Blue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blue looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blue working Bugga over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blue connects with a nice short shot to Bugga's temple.
Blue not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blue seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Bugga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Blue.
Blue throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Bugga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Blue perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blue not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blue seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bugga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blue.
Blue missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bugga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blue lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blue looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bugga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blue scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Blue is keen to just control but Bugga is a slippery customer.
Blue seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blue lands with a punch from half guard.
Blue wants to take a breather but Bugga is having none of it.
Blue thows a huge punch but Bugga dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blue seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bugga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blue will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bugga trying to control here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blue in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Blue 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##TD#
Blue shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blue was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blue working the head with strikes.
Blue scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bugga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blue looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bugga is avoiding damage well.
Blue tries to score with some ground and pound. Bugga controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue controlling the position from side mount.
Blue lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bugga down.
Bugga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The ground and pound from Blue seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Blue grinds an elbow into Bugga's temple.
Check out the look on Blue's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Blue landing a few strikes. #ROC#
Bugga is rocked!
Bugga is looking for a sweep.
Bugga is still in real trouble! Can Blue finish him?
The crowd goes nuts as Blue knocks Bugga out cold with a massive hammerfist! Blue Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Waldo Blue!
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Event:
KOC - 8
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
The Bruser manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blue on his heels. He'll look to pass Blue's guard now, I'm sure.
Blue avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Bruser throws a big elbow that misses.
Blue pulls The Bruser in close to prevent any damage.
The Bruser works over Blue with some ground and pound from guard.
The Bruser throws a strike but Blue rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Blue sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blue cracks The Bruser with a solid left hand.
The Bruser really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue stands up over The Bruser, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blue preventing the sweep.
Blue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The Bruser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blue is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blue wants to control from the top but The Bruser keeps moving.
The Bruser being controlled here, momentarily.
Blue working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blue throwing strikes but missing.
Blue passes The Bruser's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blue lands strikes from half guard.
The Bruser looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Bruser blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blue.
Blue throws a strike but The Bruser avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blue working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Bruser's head.
Blue lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blue's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Bruser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blue. #T3#
Blue chips away with some ground and pound.
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but The Bruser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue is pushing down on The Bruser's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Bruser is fighting to maintain full guard but Blue has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blue scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blue not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blue content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Bruser is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Blue 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.
Blue lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Bruser is in trouble now - Blue has advanced to mount!
Blue controlling the position easily from mount.
Blue raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
The Bruser is rocked!
The Bruser looks winded!
Blue unloads with some vicious shots from mount and The Bruser wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Blue celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waldo Blue!
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