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Event:
EFA 42 Randleman vs Siliva
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Willshire shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blakemore trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blakemore manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Willshire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blakemore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blakemore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Willshire chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Blakemore looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Willshire is defending well. Blakemore quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Willshire has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Blakemore celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Blakemore!
As Tom Blakemore got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Give me my next fight ASAP! I want to be the champion!'.
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Event:
EFA 30 Coldbane vs Roscow Jr
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Suluhu connects with a body shot.
Blakemore tries for a takedown but Suluhu circles away easily
and Suluhu counters with a nice leg kick.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
Blakemore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suluhu swivels and escapes.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blakemore napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Suluhu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blakemore is trying to control Suluhu's posture but Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu grinds an elbow into Blakemore's temple.
Suluhu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blakemore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blakemore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suluhu off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Blakemore off. It looks like it's working - Blakemore slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Suluhu displaying calm under pressure there. #T1#
Suluhu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blakemore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Blakemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Suluhu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blakemore is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blakemore trying to control here.
Blakemore tries to roll over but Suluhu keeps him under control.
Blakemore trying to control from the bottom.
Suluhu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB#
Blakemore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blakemore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suluhu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blakemore throws a strike from the bottom but Suluhu passes into side control!
Blakemore is being controlled here. #T3##SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand back up. Suluhu steps back and let's Blakemore get back to his feet.
Suluhu lands a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Blakemore tries to sprawl but Suluhu drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Blakemore with the active half guard here but Suluhu passes nicely into side control.
Suluhu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blakemore to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Suluhu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Suluhu scores with punches from side control.
Suluhu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like Suluhu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Blakemore is looking to reverse the position.
Suluhu 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 Blakemore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Blakemore sneaks back into half guard.
Suluhu content to control rather than advance.
Blakemore gets full guard.
Suluhu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blakemore working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Suluhu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blakemore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blakemore is looking to reverse the position.
Suluhu landing a few strikes.
Blakemore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Suluhu moves into full mount!
Suluhu looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Suluhu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Blakemore is rocked!#T1#
Suluhu postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Blakemore badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Suluhu around the waist but Suluhu pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Suluhu is the winner by TKO! Suluhu jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Suluhu!
Kassim Suluhu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Tom Blakemore spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll come back much stronger! Watch this space!'.
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Event:
EFA 21 Kraag vs Colbane
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Blakemore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blakemore lands in his opponent's guard.
Blakemore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kotrc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kotrc pulls Blakemore in close to prevent any damage.
Blakemore controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blakemore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kotrc looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kotrc looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kotrc! #REVB#
Kotrc taking a breather here. #T1##SU2#
Kotrc stands up and beckons Blakemore to his feet. #TD2#
Kotrc shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blakemore's guard.
Kotrc trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blakemore's guard.
Kotrc scoring with some ground and pound.
Kotrc throwing strikes but missing.
Kotrc slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blakemore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kotrc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Blakemore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kotrc scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blakemore to see if he's OK.#SU2#
Kotrc decides to stand back up. Kotrc steps back and let's Blakemore get back to his feet.#TD#
Blakemore fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kotrc to the ground. Blakemore is now in Kotrc's guard.
Kotrc wants to get back to his feet but Blakemore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kotrc keeping moving, preventing Blakemore from controlling successfully.
Blakemore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kotrc pulls Blakemore in close to his closed guard and prevents Blakemore from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES2#
Kotrc scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3##TD2#
Kotrc throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blakemore was covering up waiting for the punch and Kotrc finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blakemore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kotrc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blakemore trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotrc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotrc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blakemore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blakemore is fighting to break Kotrc's control of his arms but Kotrc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Blakemore trying to control but Kotrc is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blakemore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blakemore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kotrc wants to stand but Blakemore is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blakemore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kotrc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blakemore is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Kotrc dominated that round.
That's time! Blakemore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Kotrc bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kotrc wants to control but Blakemore is keeping him busy.
Blakemore tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kotrc presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kotrc in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Petr Kotrc has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kotrc lands with some strikes.
Kotrc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kotrc with the ground and pound from mount.
Blakemore is desperately trying to improve his position but Kotrc has a good base and remains in mount.
Blakemore is bucking up trying to escape but Kotrc cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blakemore takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Blakemore is bucking up trying to escape but Kotrc cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#
Blakemore is rocked!
Blakemore tries to hold on but Kotrc pushes him away.
Kotrc unloading with bombs!
Oh Blakemore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blakemore working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Kotrc working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kotrc lands a big shot there that rocks Blakemore but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kotrc lands with some strikes.
Blakemore takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kotrc's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petr Kotrc!
Tom Blakemore spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll come back much stronger! Watch this space!'.
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Event:
EPGH 3 Prelims
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Blakemore shoots in and drives through. Pain sprawls well.
Pain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blakemore.#TD2#
Pain shoots in and gets a takedown into Blakemore's guard.
Blakemore throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Blakemore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blakemore is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at IC&E Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blakemore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blakemore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Blakemore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pain has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Blakemore has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pain defend it? Blakemore steps over the head and cranks it - Pain is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Blakemore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Blakemore!
In his post fight interview, Tom Blakemore gave a big smile as he said 'Give me my next fight ASAP! I want to be the champion!'.
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Event:
NJMMA #8: Super Heavyweights!
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Finger scores with a body shot.
Finger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blakemore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IC&E Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Blakemore tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Finger counters with a stiff right hand.
Finger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blakemore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finger misses with a wild body shot.
Finger misses with a wild combination.
Martin Finger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finger catches Blakemore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blakemore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blakemore scrambles back to his feet.
Finger scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Finger finds it's way through Blakemore's defenses.
Finger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Blakemore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finger lands with a straight right. Blakemore didn't see that one coming.
Finger tries to clinch up but Blakemore circles away and keeps his distance.
Finger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blakemore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finger throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Blakemore closes the distance and clinches.
Finger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Finger is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blakemore can't fight it off and eventually Finger manages to take the fight to the floor. Blakemore looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Blakemore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finger defends well.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Blakemore looking for a guillotine here but Finger defends easily.
Finger stays in close to Blakemore's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Blakemore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blakemore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Blakemore drops back looking for a leg! Finger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Finger manages to kick Blakemore off! Blakemore jumps back into Finger's guard. #T3##SUB#
Blakemore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Finger keeping moving, preventing Blakemore from controlling successfully.
Blakemore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Finger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blakemore is looking to work some ground and pound but Finger has wrist control.
Finger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blakemore.
Blakemore trying to control the position from guard on top but Finger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blakemore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blakemore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Finger dominated that round.
That's time! Blakemore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Finger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blakemore.
Blakemore slips a straight right by Finger.
Blakemore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Finger manages to circle out of the way.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch but Blakemore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blakemore shoots in looking for a takedown. Finger tries to sprawl out of it but Blakemore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Finger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blakemore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finger is fending him off so far but Blakemore persists. Nope, Finger circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Blakemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blakemore tries for a takedown but Finger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finger just misses with a punch to the body.
As Finger tries to get set, Blakemore tries to push him back and clinch up but Finger manages to avoid the attempt.
Finger scores with a jab. Blakemore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blakemore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finger finds it's way round the side to connect with Blakemore's head.
Finger lands with a hook. Blakemore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Finger cracks Blakemore with a good jab.
Martin Finger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finger cracks Blakemore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blakemore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blakemore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Finger defends well and Blakemore ends up having to push Finger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blakemore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blakemore has his takedown stuffed
and Finger counters with a stiff right hand.
Blakemore walks into a jab.
Blakemore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Finger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blakemore on the side of the head.
Blakemore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Finger throws out a counter right but Blakemore avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Finger tries to clinch but Blakemore moves out of range.
Blakemore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blakemore was well out of range. Poor timing from Finger.
Blakemore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blakemore shoots for a double leg takedown but Finger sprawls well. He's pushed Blakemore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin Finger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Finger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Finger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finger lands a glancing blow to the side of Blakemore's head.
Finger leaves Blakemore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blakemore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finger pinned against the cage. Finger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Finger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Finger lands a lovely overhand right.
Finger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Finger looks to move away, Blakemore throws a big counter combo but Finger just gets out of the way.
Finger lands with a cross.
Blakemore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Finger.
Finger thuds his right hand into Blakemore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Finger - just one landing. #T4#
Blakemore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blakemore shoots in for a double leg but Finger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blakemore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blakemore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finger leaves Blakemore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Finger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finger throws a series of punches but Blakemore moves out of range.
Blakemore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blakemore's head.
Finger connects with a looping right hand.
Finger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Finger works Blakemore's body with a nice hook.
Finger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Finger lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Finger 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#
Finger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finger tries to clinch up but Blakemore circles away and keeps his distance.
Blakemore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blakemore.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finger! But no joy.
Finger lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finger. Blakemore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blakemore is looking to counter the offense by Finger and move into the clinch.
Blakemore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finger tries to avoid it but Blakemore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finger to the ground. Finger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Finger there.
We've been informed that Finger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blakemore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Finger defends well and Blakemore ends up having to push Finger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Blakemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finger checks a low kick from Blakemore.
Blakemore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Finger lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Finger tests Blakemore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blakemore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finger tries to avoid it but Blakemore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finger to the ground. Finger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finger.
Finger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Finger there.#TD#
Blakemore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Blakemore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Blakemore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Blakemore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blakemore working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Blakemore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Blakemore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Blakemore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martin Finger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blakemore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finger keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finger is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Blakemore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Blakemore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Finger has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blakemore wants to control but Finger is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Finger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finger 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Finger!
Martin Finger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Tom Blakemore stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll come back much stronger! Watch this space!'.
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Event:
NJMMA #3: Midweek Mayhem
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Trotsky misses with a head kick.
Blakemore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trotsky is fending him off so far but Blakemore persists. Nope, Trotsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Trotsky feints the counter takedown.
Trotsky scores with a jab to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Trotsky - that will leave a mark!
Trotsky misses with a body kick.
Blakemore is looking to counter the offense by Trotsky and move into the clinch.
Blakemore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blakemore avoids the head kick by Trotsky.
Blakemore closes the distance and clinches up with Trotsky, looking for a takedown. Blakemore pushes Trotsky against the cage but Trotsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotsky throws a sloppy head kick and Blakemore moves out of range easily.
Blakemore tries to clinch but Trotsky moves away
and Trotsky counters with a three punch combo that has Blakemore backing up. Blakemore nods at Trotsky to acknowledge the strikes.
Trotsky looks to land a body kick but Blakemore moved away.
Blakemore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blakemore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Blakemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blakemore is defended easily by Trotsky.
Trotsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Trotsky drives through with a takedown into Blakemore's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2##SUB#
Blakemore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trotsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Trotsky is sitting in close to Blakemore's body. Blakemore has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Trotsky is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Trotsky is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Blakemore.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Blakemore!
After the fight, Tom Blakemore was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Blakemore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soto avoids it really well and circles away.
Soto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blakemore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soto counters with a head kick. That will keep Blakemore thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Blakemore throws a sloppy head kick
and Soto counters with a three punch combo that has Blakemore backing up. Blakemore nods at Soto to acknowledge the strikes.
Tom Blakemore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blakemore tries for a takedown but Soto circles away easily#CL#
and Soto counters by clinching up.
Rashad Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Blakemore.
Blakemore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1##BC#
Soto breaks from the clinch.
Blakemore shoots and misses #CL#
and Soto counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Blakemore jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Soto is posturing up here but Blakemore has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Soto tries to roll out but it's too tight and Soto has to tap! Slick submission there by Blakemore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Blakemore!
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