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Event:
EFA 34 Pavlov vs Harrington 2
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Azgada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Limbtwister drives through with a takedown into Azgada's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Azgada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Limbtwister defends it easily.
Limbtwister trying to control but Azgada is working from the bottom.
Limbtwister has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Makoa - Hilo Cheapest Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Limbtwister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azgada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Limbtwister has managed to get both his arms back between Azgada's legs - danger averted.
Azgada keeping moving, preventing Limbtwister from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Azgada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Azgada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Limbtwister is aware though and is defending well.
Limbtwister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Limbtwister wants to control from the top but Azgada keeps moving.
Limbtwister tries to free his leg and advance position but Azgada is retaining full guard.
Limbtwister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azgada's guard.
Limbtwister is looking to take a break and control but Azgada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azgada wants to control but Limbtwister is keeping busy.
Azgada is positioning himself well to prevent Limbtwister advancing to mount.
Azgada wants to control but Limbtwister is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Limbtwister is trying to control the action in half guard but Azgada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Limbtwister is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Azgada's half guard.#SUB2#
Limbtwister is trying to work for a kimura but Azgada is defending well.
#SUB2#
Limbtwister seems to be working for a kimura but Azgada defends the submission attempt.
Limbtwister looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azgada is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Victory X that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Azgada tries to roll over but Limbtwister keeps him under control.
Azgada is not content to let Limbtwister control the position.#SUB2#
Limbtwister seems to be working for a kimura but Azgada defends the submission attempt.
Limbtwister keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Azgada controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Limbtwister is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Limbtwister is just content to waste time from the top position. Azgada takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Limbtwister wants to control from the top but Azgada keeps moving. #SUB#
Azgada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Limbtwister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Limbtwister drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Limbtwister seems to have locked his on tight now - Azgada screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Limbtwister, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lazerus Limbtwister!
Lazerus Limbtwister thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFA 24 Azgada vs Correia
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Correira throws a hook but Azgada avoids it easily.
Azgada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azgada slips a jab from Correira.
A jab from Azgada does it's job there.
Azgada throws out a loose jab but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azgada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Azgada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azgada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Correira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azgada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Correira.
We've been informed that Correira has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A left lands for Correira.
Azgada ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Azgada avoids the body shot from Correira.
Correira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Correira throws a hook but Azgada blocks it.#KD2#
Correira cracks Azgada with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Azgada looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Correira finish him?
#ROC2#
Azgada is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correira digs a good body shot into Azgada's ribs.
Oh Azgada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correira lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Azgada - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Correira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EFA 13 Harrington vs Pavlov
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Foreman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Foreman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Azgada throws a shot to the body.
Azgada looks to land a left hand but Foreman moved out of range nicely.
Foreman throwing a counter right hand but Azgada manages to avoid it.
Foreman swings widly with a right hand
and Azgada counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Foreman has been cut.
Azgada throws the left hand but Foreman avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Foreman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azgada misses with a hook to the body
and Foreman counters with a stiff right hand.
Azgada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foreman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Foreman throws a looping overhand right but Azgada ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azgada blocks a jab.
Azgada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foreman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azgada.
Azgada throws a jab when Foreman was well out of range.#T1#
Azgada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Foreman . Foreman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Foreman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Azgada cracks Foreman with an open hand slap.
Foreman misses with a hook. Azgada ducked under it nicely.
Azgada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Foreman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azgada misses with a left hand
and Foreman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Azgada is rocked!
Azgada throws the left hand but Foreman avoids the punch easily.
Foreman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Azgada is still on wobbly legs! Can Foreman finish him?
Azgada misses with a hook
and Foreman rattles Azgada with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Azgada tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Foreman dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Azgada stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Foreman !
Joe Foreman retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Blunt misses the target.
A punch combination from Blunt misses.
Blunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Heavyweight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. Blunt saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Blunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blunt misses with an uppercut
and Heavyweight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Blunt does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heavyweight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Heavyweight misses. #T1#
Blunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heavyweight manages to avoid it.
Blunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heavyweight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Light Heavyweight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heavyweight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blunt. Blunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heavyweight missing with a left hand there. Blunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away.
Blunt throws the left hand but Heavyweight avoids the punch easily.
Blunt misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Heavyweight misses the target.
Light Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heavyweight connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Blunt! He's out on his feet! Heavyweight rushes in and drops Blunt with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Light Heavyweight!
Light Heavyweight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Blunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glass's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Bill Glass has been cut.
Nice shot by Blunt.
Glass misses with an uppercut.
Blunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Glass avoids the body shot from Blunt.
Blunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Blunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Glass misses with a hook. Blunt ducked under it nicely.
Glass throws a hook but Blunt avoids it easily.
Blunt is looking to counter punch.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blunt throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Blunt.
Blunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Glass has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blunt swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Blunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Glass on the side of the head.
A big left from Glass misses.
Blunt loads up on a big right hand but Glass slips the punch.
Glass misses with an uppercut.
Blunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Glass throws a shot from downtown. Blunt moves away and avoids it.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blunt.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Bill Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glass misses with a hook.
Blunt scores with a shot to the body.
Glass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab, jab by Glass - just one landing. #T2#
Glass tries to move into range but Blunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Blunt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Glass.
Glass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Blunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass swings widly with a right hand
and Blunt counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Blunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glass swats away the attempt to clinch by Blunt.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Glass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Blunt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Blunt connects with a crisp jab.
Glass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blunt.
Blunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Glass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Blunt counter with a right hand.
A big left from Blunt misses.
A nice side step and Glass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
Glass misses with an uppercut
and Blunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Glass lands a jab to the nose.
Blunt slips under a jab.
Blunt fails with the takedown
and Glass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glass paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Glass throws a lazy right hand but Blunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glass throws a lazy uppercut
and Blunt counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass misses with a right hand
and Blunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glass as he jumps to the side.
Nice cross by Blunt.
Glass takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blunt wants to clinch up but Glass keeps it at a distance.
Glass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glass avoids the body shot from Blunt.
Blunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Glass on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Blunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Glass's cut.
That's time! Blunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blunt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Glass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Blunt to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Glass walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Glass is rocked!
Barry Blunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Blunt cracks Glass with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Glass falls to his knees and Blunt doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Blunt!
A relieved looking Barry Blunt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Blunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harambe throws out a counter right but Blunt avoids it with no problem.
Harambe swings for the body but Blunt moves out of range.
Blunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blunt lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Blunt.
Harambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blunt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harambe walks away with a smile on his face. Blunt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blunt cracks Harambe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Harambe moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blunt scores with a shot to the side of Harambe's head.
Blunt lands with a light punch inside.
Harambe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blunt has Harambe pressed against the cage, preventing Harambe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Blunt keeps control of Harambe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harambe working aggressively here.
Blunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harambe backwards.
Harambe's coach down at Ferocious Beast was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harambe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Harambe lands with a right to the head.
Harambe can't break the clinch.
Harambe struggles to land a body shot inside as Blunt controls his hands.
Blunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harambe working aggressively here.
Harambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Blunt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harambe uses from the top position. #SUB#
Blunt looking for a guillotine here but Harambe defends easily.
#SUB#
Harambe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harambe has managed to get both his arms back between Blunt's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Harambe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Blunt has his feet on Harambe's thighs here. He's pushed Harambe off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Harambe screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Blunt!
A very excited looking Barry Blunt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
FF 12: The Grand Finale
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Blunt scores with a jab to the body.
Blunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blunt throws a looping overhand right but Heavyweight ducks down to avoid it.
Blunt jabs Heavyweight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blunt.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Blunt is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Blunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heavyweight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blunt, as that shot connected.
Blunt misses with a wild body shot.
Heavyweight throws a body punch but Blunt moves out of range.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
Heavyweight's coach down at Gizmo's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heavyweight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice combination there by Blunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot.
Blunt feinted with a counter takedown.
Blunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away.
Heavyweight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blunt just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Heavyweight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Blunt. Beautiful body shot.
Blunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heavyweight is fending him off so far but Blunt persists. Nope, Heavyweight circles away and we're back to standing.
Heavyweight with a nice cross.
Heavyweight lands a head shot.#CL2#
Heavyweight forces Blunt back against the cage and clinches.
Heavyweight gets through Blunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavyweight misses with some punches.
Heavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Blunt.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Blunt blocks it.
#T2#
Heavyweight lands a left hand.
Blunt lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heavyweight works on Blunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Heavyweight works on Blunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blunt backwards.
Blunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heavyweight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blunt is trying to pull guard but Heavyweight turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Blunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight digs a right hand into Blunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blunt's gas tank.
Heavyweight is leaning against Blunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Blunt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Heavyweight lands a right hand.
Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heavyweight pushes Blunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blunt is breathing heavily.
A short right from Heavyweight. #ROC2#
Blunt is rocked!
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Blunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heavyweight mutters something to Blunt before pushing him back against the cage. As Blunt comes back towards him, Heavyweight unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Blunt clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Light Heavyweight! Light Heavyweight retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Light Heavyweight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TNR 11: Apocalyptica
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Blunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jenner missing with a left hand there. Blunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jenner scores with the left hand. Blunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Blunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jenner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blunt takes a swing at Jenner's ribcage but misses.
Jenner avoids the body shot from Blunt.
Blunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jenner throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenner throws a shot from downtown. Blunt moves away and avoids it.
Blunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jenner's hands.
Jenner moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#
Blunt is rocked!
Jenner defending well as Blunt loads up on a big left hand.
Jenner misses with a body shot.
Caitlyn Jenner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Jenner throws a body punch but Blunt moves out of range.
Blunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for Blunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Jenner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jenner misses with an uppercut. Blunt saw that one coming.
Blunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blunt manages to avoid it.
Blunt ducks under a wild hook from Jenner.
Blunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blunt throws an overhand right that lands on Jenner's shoulder, as Jenner tries to avoid the shot.
Jenner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenner.
Jenner dips to his left and cracks Blunt with an uppercut!
Blunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenner finish him?
Jenner is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jenner drops Blunt with a big left hand! Blunt is injured, injured bad! Jenner jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caitlyn Jenner!
Caitlyn Jenner 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:
TNR 8
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Blunt throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Baker darts in looking for a takedown but Blunt gets double underhooks and turns Baker into the ropes.
Good standup being displayed there by Blunt as he connects with a hook.
Blunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blunt stuns Baker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baker slips under a jab.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Blunt misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blunt connects with a crisp jab.
Blunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Blunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blunt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blunt.
Barry Blunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blunt misses with a body shot.
Baker avoids the body shot from Blunt.
Blunt misses the jab.
Good exchange - Blunt coming out on top.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Blunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blunt lands a jab to Baker's midsection.#CL#
Baker moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Blunt pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baker trying to control but Blunt is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Blunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blunt keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Blunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blunt keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass. #T3##SU#
Baker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blunt, up you get!
Baker throws a leg kick that misses.
Blunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baker as he jumps to the side.
Blunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker throws a solid leg kick but Blunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baker.
Blunt checks a low kick from Baker.
Jab, jab by Blunt - just one landing.
Blunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4##CL#
Baker darts in and clinches Blunt up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baker seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Blunt is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Baker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker is struggling to control the position.
Baker looking to stall.
Blunt tries to pull guard but Baker won't allow it.
Baker is pushing Blunt up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by George Baker.
Nice body punch from Blunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Blunt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Blunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Blunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baker counters with a three punch combo that has Blunt backing up. Blunt nods at Baker to acknowledge the strikes.
Blunt tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baker wants to clinch but Blunt slips to the side#TD2#
so Blunt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baker is trying to control the position but Blunt postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blunt wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Baker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Blunt stands and throws Baker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Baker wants to control but Blunt postures up.
Blunt trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Baker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Baker tries to improve position but can't.
Blunt works to advance to full mount. Baker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Baker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blunt on the ground.
Blunt avoids the attempt from Baker to control.
Blunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baker is looking to escape.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Blunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baker stops Blunt from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Baker has given up his back. Will we see Blunt going for some submissions?
Baker just trying to survive but Blunt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker tries to escape but Blunt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Baker trying to control the position but Blunt manages to sink in the hooks.
Baker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blunt's guard. Nice work there by Baker.
#SUB2#
Blunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baker postures up in Blunt's guard and throws a big left but Blunt blocks it. #SUB2#
Blunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Blunt looking for a guillotine here but Baker defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Blunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Blunt lands a jab.
Blunt catches Baker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blunt blocks a head kick by Baker.
Blunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blunt misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Blunt.
Blunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blunt lands a slapping body shot.
Blunt cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Blunt had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blunt cracks Baker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T1#
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Baker misses with a combination
and Blunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blunt avoids the head kick by Baker.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Blunt.
A big right from Blunt misses.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blunt feints the counter takedown.
Barry Blunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Baker with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Blunt. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Blunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
George Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blunt throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Blunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
#CL#
Baker rushes Blunt and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Blunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blunt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker jumps guard but Blunt turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blunt letting Baker take a breather here.
Baker wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
Blunt misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Blunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baker.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
George Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker is trying to stall.
Baker lands a nice uppercut.
Baker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blunt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Blunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baker as he avoids it easily.
Baker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Blunt blocks the low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Blunt catches Baker right on the button with a cross.
Baker has his takedown stuffed
and Blunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Barry Blunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blunt has a takedown stuffed.
Baker is looking for a counter combo.
Blunt lunges at Baker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baker's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Blunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blunt 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Blunt!
Barry Blunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FF6
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Blunt dives in and scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Petrov is trying to keep Blunt in close.
#SUB2#
Petrov has his foot on Blunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blunt works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Petrov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blunt escapes and throws Petrov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov gets back to half guard.#T1#
Petrov wants to improve his position but Blunt is controlling well.
Petrov trying to hold on to Blunt's head to control him but Blunt postures up.
#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blunt is taking a breather. Petrov 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.#SUB2#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but Blunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Blunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blunt wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Blunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blunt content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Petrov is tightening it up a little... Blunt has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Blunt reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Blunt taps out! Nice BJJ there by Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eugeniy Petrov!
Eugeniy Petrov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Eugeniy Petrov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
FF5
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Heavyweight lands with a good body shot.
Heavyweight's coach down at Gizmo's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heavyweight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blunt lands a head shot.
Heavyweight moves out of range as Blunt strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Blunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Heavyweight moves forwards but Blunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Heavyweight swinging wildly here.
Blunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Light Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blunt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blunt slips under a jab.
Blunt throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blunt cracks Heavyweight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blunt throws the left hand but Heavyweight avoids the punch easily.
Blunt lands a slapping body shot.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Blunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Blunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blunt lands a jab to Heavyweight's midsection.
Blunt defending well as Heavyweight loads up on a big left hand.
Blunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blunt scores with a nice strike.
Blunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blunt avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Blunt.
Blunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Heavyweight clinches up with Blunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Blunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blunt. #T2#
Blunt lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight.
Blunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blunt misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Blunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands an uppercut.
Heavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blunt.
Blunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
#T3##TD#
Blunt jumps guard and drags Heavyweight to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blunt being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Blunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heavyweight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Heavyweight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heavyweight tries to move into range but Blunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Heavyweight moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Blunt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Heavyweight throws a right hand that misses
and Blunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blunt slips a jab and a cross from Heavyweight.
Blunt throwing a counter right hand but Heavyweight manages to avoid it.
Blunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Barry Blunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Blunt throws a right hand that misses
and Blunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heavyweight staying out of range there.
A jab from Blunt does it's job there.
Heavyweight misses with an uppercut.
Heavyweight loads up on a big right hand but Blunt slips the punch.
Heavyweight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blunt.
Heavyweight throws out a counter right but Blunt avoids it with no problem.
Blunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
A slow jab from Heavyweight misses its intended target.
Blunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heavyweight slips under a jab from Blunt.
Heavyweight tries to counter with a clinch but Blunt shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Heavyweight has closed the distance and engaged Blunt in a clinch.
#T1#
Blunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. #TD#
Blunt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blunt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Heavyweight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Blunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heavyweight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Blunt is tightening it up a little... Heavyweight has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Heavyweight reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Heavyweight taps out! Nice BJJ there by Blunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Barry Blunt!
Barry Blunt is the new light heavyweight champion!
Barry Blunt 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:
TNR 4
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Blunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blunt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Luluh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Blunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blunt scores with a hook to the body. Luluh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD2#
Blunt lands a big shot that drops Luluh! Can he finish him?
#CUT2#
It looks like Zuluh Luluh has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blunt is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Luluh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luluh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Luluh working for a triangle but Blunt defends it easily.
#T1#
Blunt pushing down on Luluh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Blunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Luluh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Luluh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blunt pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Blunt is looking for a kimura but Luluh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blunt to get the leverage.
Luluh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Luluh could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Luluh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blunt pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blunt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Luluh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Luluh looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Blunt is looking for a kimura but Luluh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blunt to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Blunt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Luluh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blunt. #SUB2#
Blunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luluh defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Luluh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blunt trying to control from half guard but Luluh is working away. #SUB2#
Blunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luluh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luluh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Blunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Luluh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Luluh looking for submissions off his back.
Luluh is looking for a sweep. Blunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barry Blunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blunt jabs Luluh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luluh misses with a takedown
and Blunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blunt lands a body shot.
Blunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luluh rather than just go for the knockout.
Luluh is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blunt lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Blunt. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Blunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zuluh Luluh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Blunt scores with a body shot.
#KD2#
Blunt cracks Luluh with a big right hand and Luluh goes down!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blunt 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.
Blunt looking to pass the guard.
Blunt is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Luluh has his foot on Blunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luluh is keeping the position for now.
Blunt advances to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Luluh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Blunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luluh has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blunt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Blunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Blunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Blunt wants to take his opponent's back but Luluh doesn't allow it. #T2#
Blunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luluh is looking to escape.
Barry Blunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Blunt is working for a guillotine from mount but Luluh frees his head quite easily.
Luluh is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Blunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luluh is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Blunt is working for a guillotine from mount but Luluh frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Blunt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Luluh turns into him and now he's in Blunt's guard.
#SU#
Luluh stands up from Blunt's guard - Luluh perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Luluh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blunt.
Luluh slips a jab and a cross from Blunt.
#KD2#
Blunt cracks Luluh with a big right hand and Luluh goes down!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Luluh looking for a guillotine here but Blunt defends easily.
Blunt 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.
Blunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Blunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zuluh Luluh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Blunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luluh doesn't seem bothered though.
Barry Blunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blunt works Luluh's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Blunt drops Luluh with a big left hand and mounts him. Luluh is in big trouble! #ROC2#
Luluh is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Blunt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Luluh manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oh Luluh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luluh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Blunt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Luluh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blunt but great work by Luluh.
Luluh seems to have got his legs back now.
Blunt manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Blunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Luluh is trying to work for a kimura but Blunt is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blunt keeping control of the position. #T1#
Blunt is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Luluh is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Blunt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Blunt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB2#
Blunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luluh regains half guard there - taking advantage of Blunt's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Luluh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blunt in particular looking to stall.
Blunt is continuing to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Blunt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Blunt is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Luluh still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Luluh has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB#
Luluh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blunt has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Blunt keeps Luluh under control for a moment.#SU#
Luluh stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Luluh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blunt scores with the left hand. Luluh knows he should have avoided that one.
Barry Blunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT2#
Zuluh Luluh's cut is getting worse.
Blunt lands with a cross.
Zuluh Luluh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blunt punishes Luluh's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Blunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blunt 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Blunt!
A relieved looking Barry Blunt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
IFC 15
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Blunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stokes doesn't seem phased though.
Blunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stokes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stokes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Stokes misses.
We've been hearing reports that Blunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stokes doesn't manage to clinch there - Blunt circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stokes. Blunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stokes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Stokes misses the target.
Stokes throws a nice looking combination but Blunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blunt is looking for a counter combo.
Blunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stokes walks into a stiff left hand from Blunt.#CUT#
It looks like Freddie Stokes has been cut.
Blunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stokes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blunt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blunt avoids the body shot from Stokes.
Stokes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Stokes.
A big right from Stokes misses.
It looked like Blunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stokes.
Stokes misses with a body punch
and Blunt counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Stokes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blunt throws a looping overhand right but Stokes ducks down to avoid it.
Blunt slips a straight right by Stokes.
Blunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blunt slips a jab from Stokes.
Blunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stokes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stokes throws a hook to the side of Blunt's head but Blunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stokes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stokes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stokes.
Stokes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blunt.
Freddie Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stokes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stokes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
A big right from Stokes misses.
Stokes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blunt.
A telegraphed right hand from Stokes misses the target.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stokes manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stokes. Blunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stokes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blunt.
Freddie Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stokes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blunt ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Blunt connects with a body shot that sends Stokes's belly button to the back.
Stokes lunges at Blunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blunt's hand.
Stokes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blunt thuds a left hand into Stokes's body.
Stokes throws a hook to the side of Blunt's head but Blunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blunt throwing a counter right hand but Stokes manages to avoid it.
Stokes looks to land a left hand but Blunt moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A jab from Blunt finds it's way through Stokes's defenses.
Blunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stokes defends it nicely.
Blunt looks to land a right hand but Stokes moved out of range.
Stokes misses with a hook
and Blunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stokes misses with a left hand
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stokes misses with a lunging right hand
and Blunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stokes misses with a hook. Blunt ducked under it nicely.
Blunt takes a swing at Stokes's ribcage but misses.
Stokes avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stokes! But no joy.
Stokes misses with a looping left.
Stokes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stokes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Stokes throws a big shot that misses.
Stokes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stokes throws a big shot that misses.
Blunt misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stokes misses the target.
Blunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blunt slips a straight right by Stokes.
Blunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stokes.
Stokes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Blunt finds it's way through Stokes's defenses.
Blunt throws a series of punches but Stokes avoids them all with ease.
Blunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stokes manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Blunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stokes takes a swing at Blunt's ribcage but misses.
Blunt slips a straight right by Stokes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Blunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Stokes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Blunt. Stokes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Stokes misses
and Blunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stokes swings widly with a right hand
and Blunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Blunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stokes finds it's way round the side to connect with Blunt's head.
Stokes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Blunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Stokes connects with the punch.
Stokes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blunt.
Blunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stokes.
Blunt connects with a single shot there.
Blunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stokes manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stokes misses with a looping right.
Stokes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blunt catches Stokes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
That has opened up Freddie Stokes's cut even more.#T1#
Blunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stokes. Stokes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blunt fails with the takedown.
Stokes misses with an uppercut
and Blunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stokes misses with a hook to the body
and Blunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stokes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stokes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stokes as he jumps to the side.
Stokes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stokes throws out the jab.
Blunt ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Stokes throws a poor cross that misses
and Blunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
The cut above Freddie Stokes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Barry Blunt is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Stokes looks to land a left hand but Blunt moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Blunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stokes moves away from the strike by Blunt.
Blunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stokes can do to turn this around?
Blunt staying out of range there.
Stokes throws a right hand that misses
and Blunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blunt throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Stokes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stokes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blunt dodges the punch combination from Stokes.
Stokes looks to throw the jab but Blunt is out of range.
Blunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stokes misses with a straight right.
Blunt throws an overhand right that lands on Stokes's shoulder, as Stokes tries to avoid the shot.
Blunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Stokes is just out of range.
Blunt avoids the body shot from Stokes.
Stokes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Blunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Stokes tries to sprawl out of it but Blunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stokes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Blunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stokes misses with a few strikes there.
Blunt is looking to counter punch.
Blunt throws a big shot that misses.
Stokes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stokes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes.
Blunt throws a hook but Stokes blocks it.
Stokes throws a looping overhand right but Blunt ducks down to avoid it.
Blunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Blunt as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
Freddie Stokes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stokes throws a sloppy body shot
and Blunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blunt slips under a jab.
Stokes throws a looping overhand right but Blunt ducks down to avoid it.
Blunt throwing a counter right hand but Stokes manages to avoid it.
Stokes looks to throw the jab but Blunt is out of range.
Blunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Stokes misses with a hook.
Stokes throws an off balance right hand
and Blunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stokes moves out of range as Blunt strikes.
Blunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stokes throws a lazy uppercut
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Freddie Stokes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barry Blunt!
During a confident post fight interview, Barry Blunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Wednesday Night Fights #9 - KO
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Blunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from SonofGustaf.
SonofGustaf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
SonofGustaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
SonofGustaf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
SonofGustaf avoids the body shot from Blunt.
Blunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from SonofGustaf.
SonofGustaf replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blunt blocks it well.
SonofGustaf throws a sloppy head kick and Blunt moves out of range easily.
Blunt looks to score with a jab to the body but SonofGustaf is just out of range.
SonofGustaf is looking to land body kicks.
Jab from Blunt.
SonofGustaf throws a leg kick but Blunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for SonofGustaf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SonofGustaf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Blunt.
A nice inside leg kick there by SonofGustaf. That's going to slow Blunt down. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Blunt.
Xela SonofGustaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SonofGustaf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SonofGustaf moves away.
SonofGustaf drops his hands momentarily and Blunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blunt lands an overhand right.
SonofGustaf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! SonofGustaf scrambles back to his feet.
Blunt throws a body punch but SonofGustaf moves out of range.
A left lands for Blunt.
Blunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by SonofGustaf.
Blunt lands with a cross. #ROC#
SonofGustaf is rocked!
SonofGustaf feints and then cracks Blunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blunt down.
SonofGustaf's coach down at King Of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on SonofGustaf's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
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!
SonofGustaf throws the kick towards the body but Blunt avoids it.
SonofGustaf moves out of range as Blunt strikes.
Blunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
SonofGustaf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of SonofGustaf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
SonofGustaf throws a leg kick which misses Blunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Blunt tries to avoid it. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by SonofGustaf.
Blunt blocks a head kick by SonofGustaf.
SonofGustaf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blunt lunges at SonofGustaf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by SonofGustaf's hand.
Blunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
SonofGustaf is still on wobbly legs! Can Blunt finish him?
SonofGustaf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
SonofGustaf seems to have recovered his senses.
SonofGustaf throws a leg kick but Blunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from SonofGustaf - that will leave a mark!
SonofGustaf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from SonofGustaf.
SonofGustaf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
SonofGustaf is looking to slow Blunt down with leg kicks.
SonofGustaf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blunt throws a body shot but no joy.
SonofGustaf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Blunt misses the target. #T3#
Nice body kick there by SonofGustaf.
SonofGustaf is looking to slow Blunt down with leg kicks.
SonofGustaf misses with a low kick as Blunt jumps back.
Blunt lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from SonofGustaf is predictable there
and Blunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blunt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
SonofGustaf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blunt.
SonofGustaf lands a nice looking body kick.
Blunt misses with a wild body shot.
Blunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as SonofGustaf throws out the jab.
Blunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
SonofGustaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SonofGustaf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blunt.
SonofGustaf lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by SonofGustaf. That's going to slow Blunt down.
SonofGustaf throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from SonofGustaf.
SonofGustaf misses with a hook
and Blunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
SonofGustaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SonofGustaf tries to land a front kick but Blunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from SonofGustaf.
An inside leg kick lands from SonofGustaf.
SonofGustaf throws a head kick but Blunt moves out of range.
SonofGustaf swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blunt digs a good hook to SonofGustaf's body.
Blunt throws a body punch but SonofGustaf moves out of range.
Blunt throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Xela SonofGustaf has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SonofGustaf throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Blunt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
SonofGustaf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Blunt swings for the body but SonofGustaf moves out of range.
Blunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Blunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xela SonofGustaf's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
SonofGustaf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blunt tests SonofGustaf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
SonofGustaf moves out of range of the strikes.
SonofGustaf flicks out a counter leg kick but Blunt steps away.
SonofGustaf throws an overhand right that lands on Blunt's shoulder, as Blunt tries to avoid the shot.
Blunt throws a jab but it's blocked by SonofGustaf.
Blunt throws the left hand but SonofGustaf avoids the punch easily.
Blunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
SonofGustaf throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Blunt.
SonofGustaf throws a leg kick which misses Blunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Blunt tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SonofGustaf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
SonofGustaf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blunt lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SonofGustaf throws a head kick that misses
and Blunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
SonofGustaf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SonofGustaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Blunt.#T1#
Blunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Blunt is rocked!
SonofGustaf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from SonofGustaf.
SonofGustaf throws out a leg kick but Blunt moves out of range and SonofGustaf only half commits.
SonofGustaf lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blunt takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by Blunt. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by SonofGustaf.
SonofGustaf throws a big shot that misses.
Blunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick misses from SonofGustaf.
Blunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
SonofGustaf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blunt misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Blunt checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for SonofGustaf.
Blunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
SonofGustaf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blunt misses with a body shot.
SonofGustaf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
SonofGustaf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blunt, as that shot connected.
SonofGustaf delivers a nice body kick.
Blunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
SonofGustaf misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Blunt misses the target.
Blunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SonofGustaf dodges the punch combination from Blunt.
#T3#
Blunt slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from SonofGustaf.
Blunt misses with a body shot.
SonofGustaf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blunt's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blunt. SonofGustaf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blunt throws a body punch but SonofGustaf moves out of range.
Blunt throws a good cross that connects.
SonofGustaf dodges the punch combination from Blunt.
Blunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good work by Blunt as he checks the leg kick.
SonofGustaf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
SonofGustaf pushes Blunt away with a front kick.
SonofGustaf motions for Blunt to come forward. SonofGustaf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Blunt misses the target.#T4#
SonofGustaf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blunt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blunt digs a good hook to SonofGustaf's body.
Blunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
SonofGustaf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps SonofGustaf thinking.
SonofGustaf misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SonofGustaf throws a leg kick
and Blunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
SonofGustaf tries a head kick but it misses.
SonofGustaf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barry Blunt is winning the standup battle so far.
SonofGustaf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A quick step to the side and Blunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
SonofGustaf wants to slow Blunt down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by SonofGustaf.
SonofGustaf throws a front kick aimed at Blunt's knee but Blunt avoids it well.
Blunt throws a lazy right hand but SonofGustaf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blunt looks to throw the jab but SonofGustaf is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barry Blunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xela SonofGustaf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
SonofGustaf throws a solid leg kick but Blunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at SonofGustaf.
SonofGustaf throws a front kick aimed at Blunt's knee but Blunt avoids it well.
SonofGustaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blunt. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from SonofGustaf.
Blunt ducks right into an uppercut from SonofGustaf.
SonofGustaf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
SonofGustaf is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Blunt just misses with a punch to the body.
SonofGustaf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blunt works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SonofGustaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Blunt.
SonofGustaf lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SonofGustaf moves away.
A nice side step and SonofGustaf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
SonofGustaf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
SonofGustaf tried to score with a low kick but Blunt checks it.
SonofGustaf motions for Blunt to come forward. SonofGustaf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Blunt missing with a left hand there. SonofGustaf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for SonofGustaf.
A clash of legs there as Blunt blocks the low kick.
SonofGustaf misses with a left hand
and Blunt counters with a series of strikes. SonofGustaf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blunt throws a looping overhand right but SonofGustaf ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by SonofGustaf.
SonofGustaf throws a wild body kick that Blunt sees coming a mile off.
SonofGustaf lands with a thumping leg kick.
SonofGustaf lands with a nice body kick.
SonofGustaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SonofGustaf connects with an inside leg kick.
Blunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from SonofGustaf.
Blunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
SonofGustaf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blunt is out of range and SonofGustaf settles back down.
SonofGustaf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blunt counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SonofGustaf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blunt throws a hook but SonofGustaf avoids it easily.
SonofGustaf throws a big counter head kick but Blunt avoids it with no problem.
Blunt jabs SonofGustaf right on the nose. SonofGustaf blinks but takes it well.
SonofGustaf throws a low kick but Blunt moves out of range easily.
Blunt lands with a right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - SonofGustaf finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Blunt digs a good hook to SonofGustaf's body.
SonofGustaf connects with a leg kick. Blunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
SonofGustaf misses with a body shot
and Blunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
SonofGustaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SonofGustaf misses with a body kick.
SonofGustaf thows a leg kick but Blunt checks it
and Blunt counters with a left to the body.
SonofGustaf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
SonofGustaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SonofGustaf is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Blunt checks a leg kick nicely.
SonofGustaf throws a nice head kick!
Blunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blunt misses with an uppercut.
Blunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blunt with a hook.
Blunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
SonofGustaf leaves his chin hanging out and Blunt seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! SonofGustaf crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barry Blunt!
A relieved looking Barry Blunt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GH3: Donoghue vs Shintosux
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Blunt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Watkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Watkins is posturing up here but Blunt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Watkins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Watkins has to tap! Slick submission there by Blunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Blunt!
After the big win, Barry Blunt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Quark's and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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