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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Blue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dover unleashes a big counter combination but Blue bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot lands for Blue.
Dover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blue looks to land a combination but Dover avoids it well.
Dover lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bubba Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Blue misses its intended target.
Dover with the counter takedown but Blue avoids it easily.
Blue misses with a looping left.
Blue works over Dover's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Blue instigates a clinch.
Blue tries to work over Dover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blue lands with a right to the head.
Blue scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dover tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Blue breaks the clinch.
Blue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blue tries to bum rush Dover with a series of wild strikes but Dover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blue slaps away a takedown attempt from Dover, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bubba Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.#CL2#
Dover rushes Blue and presses him up against the cage.
Blue lands a body punch. #T1#
Dover tries to circle away but Blue has him pinned against the cage.
Dover is looking for a takedown.
Dover has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blue is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Blue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Blue takes the fight into the clinch.
Dover wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Blue.
Dover looks winded!#BC#
Blue manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Blue.
Blue lands a jab to the nose.
Dover just misses with a punch to the body.
Blue drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dover right on the button. Dover goes down! Blue follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Blue gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Blue!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
LaBrie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blue throws an off balance right hand
and LaBrie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaBrie connects with a body shot.
Blue is looking to clinch but LaBrie is avoiding it.
Blue gets off balance looking for a body kick
and LaBrie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blue tries to clinch but LaBrie moves away
and LaBrie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blue throws a lazy uppercut
and LaBrie counters with a stiff right hand.
Blue throws an off balance right hand
and LaBrie counters with a right hand to the body.
Blue is breathing heavily.#KD2#
LaBrie drops Blue with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Blue looks back up at him and smiles so LaBrie waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Blue is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Blue has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue moves to clinch but LaBrie breaks away
and LaBrie counters with a big left hand that crumples Blue! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James LaBrie!
James LaBrie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Blue misses with a hook to the body
enabling Papu to counter with a crisp jab.
Blue misses with an uppercut
and Papu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blue darts in trying to clinch
and Papu counters with a stiff right hand.
Blue throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Papu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papu stuns Blue with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blue misses with a jab to the body
and Papu counters with a crisp right that sends Blue to the canvas! Papu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abu Papu!
Abu Papu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Dover. Beautiful body shot.
Blue slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blue has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dover is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dover fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dover motions for Blue to come forward. Dover throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Blue finds it's way through Dover's defenses.
Blue leaves Dover with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dover throws a right and a left that Blue avoids nicely.
Dover misses with a wild combination.
Blue wants to counter with a clinch but Dover pushes him away.
Dover dives in for a single leg takedown but Blue sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dover doesn't seem bothered though.
Dover gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Blue counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dover landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blue drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dover pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Dover walks into a jab.
Blue cracks Dover with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dover dives in and grabs Blue's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blue pushes down on Dover's head and hops out.
Blue throws a head kick but Dover moves out of range.
#TD2#
Blue looking to score a takedown here. Dover is defending well but Blue drives through and ends up in Dover's guard.
Dover is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Blue dives into side control.
#REVR#
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.
Blue cracks Dover with a big right hand but Dover just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Blue is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dover knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dover gets back to half guard.
Blue keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blue missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU2#
Blue stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dover to get to his feet.
Dover shoots in looking for a takedown but Blue manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blue throws out a counter right but Dover avoids it with no problem.
Dover drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Dover tries to clinch but Blue moves away
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Blue gets a clinch.
Dover has Blue pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blue manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blue.
Blue stops a takedown attempt from Dover.
#TD2#
Blue lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dover tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Blue manages to move to mount!
Dover is breathing heavily.
Blue lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Blue in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Dover is desperately trying to improve his position but Blue has a good base and remains in mount.
Blue looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Blue lands a big elbow.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blue has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dover is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Blue dominated that round.
That's time! Dover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dover blocks the body kick.
Blue scores with a jab. Dover acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blue shoots in looking for a takedown. Dover tries to sprawl out of it but Blue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dover manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dover seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Blue clinches up with Dover and pushes him back against the cage.
Dover tries to throw a body punch but Blue avoids it by throwing Dover back against the cage.
Dover takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Blue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blue feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dovers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bubba Blue seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Blue shoots in and bounces Dover off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dover is looking to stand back up but Blue counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dover. #T1##REVR#
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.#SUB2#
Blue seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dover is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bubba Blue!
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Event:
ABW Title Tour. QF 155 & 265
Date: May 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Blue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Blue misses.
Ryzon goes for a double leg but Blue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blue continues to drive forward.
Ryzon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Blue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryzon, pushing him back against the cage.
Blue is trying to break the clinch but Ryzon has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Blue breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Blue pushes Ryzon up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Blue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Blue.
Ryzon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blue but Blue pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Blue was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ryzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ryzon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ryzon gets tackled into the cage by Blue. Blue maintains the clinch.
Ryzon can't get the takedown.
Ryzon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Ryzon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ryzon controlling the pace.
Blue wants to control the action here but instead Ryzon manages to pass to full mount!
Ryzon wants to control the pace but Blue is squirming around nicely.
Ryzon avoids the attempt from Blue to control.
Blue keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Blue tries to lock up and control but Ryzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryzon working the ground and pound effectively.
Ryzon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ryzon wants to take Blue's back here but Blue is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryzon content just to control the position here.
Blue is trying desperately to improve position.
Blue slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Ryzon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryzon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryzon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ryzon 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.
Ryzon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blue for as long as he can get away with.
Ryzon wants to take a breather but Blue is having none of it.
Blue is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Ryzon seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryzon controlling the pace.
Ryzon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryzon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryzon pulls his head out easily.
Ryzon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryzon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blue is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ryzon with the ground and pound but Blue uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Blue is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryzon defends well.
Ryzon is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bubba Blue will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ryzon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ryzon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blue counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryzon fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Blue rushes Ryzon and presses him up against the cage.
Blue has Ryzon pressed against the cage, preventing Ryzon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ryzon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Blue regains guard immediately.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ryzon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryzon has managed to get both his arms back between Blue's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Blue is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Blue has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryzon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryzon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Ryzon from controlling successfully.
Ryzon advances to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryzon uses his free foot to push down on Blue's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blue.
Ryzon fails to take his opponent's back.
Ryzon looking to control but Blue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ryzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ryzon throws a strike there. Blue manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Ryzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Ryzon prevents Blue from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Ryzon seems to be working for a kimura but Blue defends the submission attempt.
Ryzon wants to get back to his feet.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Blue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryzon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryzon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blue wants to stand back up but Ryzon manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Ryzon tries for a kimura but Blue is defending well.
Ryzon trying to control the position but Blue is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ryzon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryzon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blue's waist but Blue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryzon off to one side.
Blue changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryzon tries to clinch up but Blue circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Ryzon has Blue up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Ryzon lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Blue has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ryzon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Blue wants to break free but Ryzon has control.
#TD#
Ryzon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blue is trying to keep an underhook but Ryzon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Blue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Blue trying to control from the bottom.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryzon is taking a breather. Blue says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ryzon trying to control from half guard but Blue is working away.
Ryzon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blue's head. #SUB2#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryzon pulls his head out easily.
Ryzon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryzon is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.
Ryzon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ryzon passes into side control, despite Blue's attempt to control the position.
Blue is not content to let Ryzon control the position.
Ryzon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Blue can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Ryzon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Blue's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Ryzon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blue has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ryzon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Blue!
Ryzon avoids the attempt from Blue to control.
Ryzon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee warns Blue that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Blue is just holding on here. Ryzon manages to take his back.
Ryzon has the hooks in. Blue is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Ryzon looking to break Blue's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Blue remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ryzon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ryzon is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Blue. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
A lull in the action here.
Ryzon throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blue is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Ryzon working for a choke but Blue is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Ryzon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryzon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Ryzon!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 8
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Blue shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Diaz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Blue tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Blue drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Blue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blue is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz stalks Blue and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blue's face. Blue staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz takes a swing at Blue's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Blue takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz is trying to break free.#T1#
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Blue keeps him there for the moment.
Blue is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nate Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Blue.#TD2#
Blue gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blue will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Blue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blue preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2##SUB2#
Blue is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Blue seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Blue keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Blue's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Diaz stands up and waves to Blue to follow him. #CL2#
Blue clinches up against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Blue pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Blue is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Blue had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom. #T4#
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Blue looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
#SUB2#
Blue escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bubba Blue will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Blue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Blue clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Blue is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Blue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Diaz throws the left hand but Blue avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Blue gets a clinch.
Blue tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nate Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Blue.
Blue leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blue changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blue misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Blue avoids the body shot from Diaz.
#CL2#
Blue clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Blue manages to pull guard.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Blue is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blue manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Blue's guard. #SUB2#
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Blue keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Blue will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blue is trying to keep Diaz in close.
#SUB2#
Blue working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving. #SUB2#
Blue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bubba Blue will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Diaz lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Blue darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.#TD2#
Blue drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Blue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.#SUB2#
Blue is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving. #T1#
Diaz wanted to stand there but Blue had control of the position. #SUB2#
Blue working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
#ES2#
Blue kicks Diaz off and gets to his feet. #T2##CL2#
Blue clinches with his opponent.
Diaz is trying to push Blue away but Blue has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Come on Blue - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Blue landing knees to the body.
Blue has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blue can turn it around.
Diaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blue blocks it with crossed arms.
Blue prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Blue tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blue tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blue - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diaz tries to break free but Blue pushes him back against the cage.
Blue jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Blue gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nate Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Blue.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.#CL2#
Blue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blue tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blue tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
Blue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blue.
Bubba Blue seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Blue has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blue has him pressed against the cage.
Nate Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Blue is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Blue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blue 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Blue!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Perez tries to keep at a distance but Blue has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perez tries to circle away but Blue has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Blue works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Perez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blue manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Perez is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perez is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Blue controlling the position.
Blue controls Perez momentarily but Perez frees himself.
Blue trying to control the position here.
Blue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Perez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Blue is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blue thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Blue working for a triangle but Perez defends it easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Blue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perez defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Perez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Perez lands a couple of digs.#T3##SUB2#
Blue looking for a guillotine here but Perez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Blue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Blue has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Blue looking for subs off his back but Perez has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Blue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perez is working away from the top position though.
Perez blocks the strikes from Blue.
Blue has hold of Perez's hands but Perez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Perez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blue's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Blue dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Perez blocks a head kick by Blue.
#TD#
Perez gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Blue explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Blue clinches up against the cage.
Perez trying to control the position but instead, Blue has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perez into the cage.#BC#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Phil Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blue scores with the left hand. Perez knows he should have avoided that one.
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!#CL2#
Blue clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Blue decides to pull guard.
Blue preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##ES2#
Blue has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Perez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Perez. #ES2#
Blue explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Perez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blue's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Blue manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blue jumps guard but Perez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Perez trying to control the position but instead, Blue has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perez into the cage.#TD2#
Blue successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Blue looking to control.
#SUB2#
Blue has his foot on Perez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Blue throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Blue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perez defends it easily.#SU#
Perez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blue, up you get! #T3##TD#
Perez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blue napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Blue explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Blue has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
#TD2#
Blue manages to pull guard.
Blue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Perez lands a couple of digs.
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Perez is proving a slippery customer.
Blue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4##SUB2#
Blue throws his legs up looking for a submission but Perez uses it to pass to side control.
Bubba Blue has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez working away.
Blue manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blue wants to control but Perez is keeping busy.
Blue wants to sweep but Perez has passed to side control!#ES2#
Blue throws Perez to one side and escapes!
Perez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Blue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Perez moves in looking to clinch but Blue pushes him off.
Blue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perez but Perez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Perez drives through with a takedown into Blue's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Blue manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Perez feints and as Blue raises his hands in defense, Perez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Blue scrambles and gets 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!#CL2#
Blue closes the distance and pushes Perez back into the cage.
Blue is trying to pull guard but Perez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Perez slowing the pace effectively.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blue as Perez tries to tie him up. #TD#
Perez decides to pull guard.
Blue makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blue slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Blue is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Perez is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blue is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Blue seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Perez won't allow Blue to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Blue there. #SUB2#
Blue seems to be working for a kimura but Perez defends the submission attempt.
Perez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perez.
Blue prevents Perez from getting back to his feet.
Perez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blue is stalling in the full guard.
Blue scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blue looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Blue stands and steps away. Perez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Blue moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Blue manages to break the clinch.
Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phil Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Blue.#CL2#
Blue drives through and clinches with Perez against the cage.
#T4#
Perez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Perez is stalling here.
#TD#
Perez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blue passes Perez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Blue wants to work for an arm triangle but Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Perez pushes Blue off but Blue dives into side control.
Phil Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Blue is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Blue looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Blue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blue has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Blue!
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Event:
Total War 3
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Sobota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blue tries to counter by clinching up but Sobota breaks away and moves out of range.
Sobota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobota throws a hook but Blue blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
Sobota throws out a counter right but Blue avoids it with no problem.
Sobota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blue's calf.
Blue misses with a kick to the body.
Sobota moves away from the strike by Blue.
Sobota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sobota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sobota but Sobota pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobota throws a big shot that misses.
As Sobota tries to get set, Blue tries to push him back and clinch up but Sobota manages to avoid the attempt.
Sobota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobota. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Blue misses. #T1#
Blue throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sobota counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Sobota darts in and clinches Blue up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sobota.
Sobota lands a body shot.
Blue tries to pull guard but Sobota forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sobota.
Blue is breathing heavily.
Sobota lands a right hand.
Sobota lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Blue is rocked!
Sobota dips a shoulder and cracks Blue with a mighty uppercut! Blue falls back against the cage and Sobota unloads with a barrage of strikes! Blue is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sobota screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leszek Sobota!
Leszek Sobota tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Blue tries for a takedown but Dodson circles away easily#CL#
and Dodson counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Blue pulls guard.
Dodson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dodson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dodson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blue on the ground.
Blue utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dodson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dodson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dodson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Blue working for a triangle but Dodson defends it easily.
Dodson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Blue is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dodson frees his head nicely. Oh but Blue has switched to an armbar! Dodson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bubba Blue!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Apple swats away the attempt to clinch by Blue.#TD#
Blue shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Blue content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apple is trying to stand up here but Blue is controlling him well.
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura but Apple is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blue to get the leverage.
Blue with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blue trying to mount his opponent but Apple defends it. #T1##SU#
Blue stands up and beckons Apple to join him on the feet.
Mark Apple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blue shoots in and drives through. Apple sprawls well.
Blue swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Blue shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Apple misses. #TD#
Blue scores with a takedown into Apple's guard.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Apple is looking for a triangle but Blue pushes his legs off easily.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apple is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Blue engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apple wants to get back to his feet but Blue is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Apple is retaining full guard.
Blue trying to control but Apple is working from the bottom.
Apple is pulling down on Blue's head. It's preventing any offense from Blue, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Apple is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Blue takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Blue 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.
Blue controlling from the top position.
Apple trying to control the position.
Blue passes Apple's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blue trying to pass the guard but Apple defending well.
Blue slows the pace down in half guard.
Apple 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.#SUB#
Blue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Apple sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Apple wants to get back to his feet.
Blue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apple keeps working.
Ground and pound from Blue.
Blue is taking a breather. Apple says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blue works his foot free and advances to mount.
Blue with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apple has given up his back. Will we see Blue going for some submissions?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Blue dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Apple throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blue counters with a one-two to the body.
Blue shoots for a takedown but Apple saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blue fails with a takedown attempt.
Apple throws the left hand but Blue avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Blue closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Apple takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Blue scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Apple to see if he's OK.
Blue tries to advance to mount but Apple denies him.
Blue working away.
The strikes coming from Blue are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blue working away.#T1#
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. #SUB#
Blue is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Apple is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blue landing a few strikes.
Blue has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Apple!
Blue in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blue moves to take his opponent's back.
Blue is hanging on to Apple's back as he tries to escape.
Apple is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Apple is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Blue gets his way!
#SUB#
Apple is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T2##SUB#
Blue is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Apple is defending well though. Blue let's go of the attempt for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Blue working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Blue is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Apple tries to break free.
Apple is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Blue has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Apple! Can he survive? No! He's out! Blue gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bubba Blue!
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