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Event:
QFC Tournament 797 Round 3
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Houdini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Houdini connects with a nice short shot to Blake's temple. Houdini working the head and body with strikes. Houdini scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Houdini prevents Blake from standing back up.
Blake trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Houdini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Blake is trying to stand up here but Houdini is controlling him well. Houdini winds up and cracks Blake with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Houdini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Blake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Houdini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Blake is trying to stand.
Blake has hold of Houdini's hands but Houdini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Blake is looking to escape. Houdini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Houdini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Houdini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1# Houdini stops Blake from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Houdini connects with a nice short shot to Blake's temple. Houdini stops Blake from getting back to his feet.
Houdini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blake defending well though. Houdini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Blake pushes Houdini off looking to stand but Houdini dives back in and keeps control.
Houdini lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Blake wants to get back to his feet. Blake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Blake is staying active underneath Houdini, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Houdini thows a huge punch but Blake dodges it nicely.
#T2# Houdini winds up and cracks Blake with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Houdini lands a nice short elbow. Houdini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Houdini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blake defending well though. Blake is trying to stand back up but Houdini is controlling him
Blake has hold of Houdini's hands but Houdini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Houdini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Blake is trying to stand up here but Houdini is controlling him well. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Houdini connects with a nice short shot to Blake's temple. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Blake is breathing heavily. Houdini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Houdini stops Blake from getting back to his feet.
Blake is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Houdini scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3# Blake wants to get back to his feet. Houdini winds up and cracks Blake with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Houdini is looking to advance position but Blake won't allow it. Ground and pound from Houdini. Houdini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ground and pound from Houdini. Houdini slips a nice elbow through Blake's hands, connecting with Blake's forehead. Houdini slips a nice elbow through Blake's hands, connecting with Blake's forehead. Houdini is trying to control. Blake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES# Blake manages to escape and get back to his feet! Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houdini was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.#T4# Blake jabs Houdini to the body, keeping him at a distance. A combination from Blake does no damage. Houdini thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Houdini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.#TD2# Houdini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Houdini showed some decent athleticism there. Houdini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Blake is trying to stand.
Houdini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Houdini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Houdini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Houdini winds up and cracks Blake with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Houdini connects with a nice short shot to Blake's temple. Blake pushes Houdini off looking to stand but Houdini dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Houdini dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# Houdini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blake on his heels. He'll look to pass Blake's guard now, I'm sure. Houdini distracts Blake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Houdini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Blake wants to stand and escape but Houdini is having none of it. #ES# Blake has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Houdini is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2# Houdini breaks from the clinch.
Blake throws a nice looking combination but Houdini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Houdini takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses. Houdini lands the left hand. Houdini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Blake throws a right hand that Houdini ducks under and follows up with a left that Houdini also avoids with ease. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Houdini avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake staying out of range there. Blake misses with a wild body shot. Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Houdini looks like he wants to counter punch here. Blake slips under a jab.#T1# Blake misses with a body shot.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houdini manages to avoid it. Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mike Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Houdini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2# Houdini gets the takedown into side control. Houdini working the head and body with strikes. Houdini tries to score with some ground and pound. Blake controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Houdini working the head and body with strikes. Blake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Houdini has just dragged him back down to the mat. Houdini working the head and body with strikes. Blake is not content to let Houdini control the position. #SUB2# Houdini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2# Houdini scoring with punches and elbows. Blake on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Houdini in side control, throwing shots but Blake defends. Blake wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Blake takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Blake is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Houdini asserts his dominance and retains side control. The strikes coming from Houdini are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3# Blake is trying to buck Houdini off. Houdini working the body and head with strikes. Houdini trying to control the action but Blake is working from the bottom. Blake tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4# Blake wants to get back to his feet. Houdini punches Blake on the ear. #SUB2# Houdini is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Blake is defending well though. Houdini let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2# Blake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Houdini's arms. Blake is trying to stand back up. Blake covering up well under a barage of strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Houdini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Houdini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake takes a swing at Houdini's ribcage but misses. Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houdini was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake. Blake staying out of range there. Blake was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Blake misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Houdini. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet. Blake misses with a wild body shot. Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Houdini is just out of range. Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houdini moves away. Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Houdini. Blake misses with a body shot.
Houdini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Mike Blake is winning the standup battle so far. Blake takes a swing at Houdini's ribcage but misses. Blake misses the shot to the body. A countering left hand to the body from Houdini misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blake staying out of range there. Houdini looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely. Houdini looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely. Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake staying out of range there. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Houdini loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.#T1# Blake misses with a wild body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Houdini misses the target. Houdini avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Houdini dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Blake is looking to wear down Houdini with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Houdini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blake.
Blake misses with a series of wild punches.
Blake swings for the body but Houdini moves out of range.
Houdini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houdini looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range. Houdini throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Blake appears to be looking for a big counter. Houdini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Houdini. Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Houdini is just out of range. Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houdini.
Houdini has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Houdini throws a quick inside leg kick. Blake misses with a body shot.
Mike Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Houdini throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot. #T2# Houdini tries to score with a low kick but Blake moves his leg out of the way. Sloppy strikes from Blake. Those never looked like landing. Houdini throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range. Blake lands a jab to Houdini's midsection.#TD2# Houdini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Houdini is in Blake's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Houdini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Houdini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Houdini postures up and lands a big shot to Blake's brow. Blake keeping moving, preventing Houdini from controlling successfully. Houdini postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Houdini chips away with some ground and pound. Houdini wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position. Houdini scoring with some ground and pound. #T3# Houdini tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard. Houdini throws a big elbow that misses. Houdini lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Houdini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blake works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES# Blake pushes Houdini off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# Houdini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Houdini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Blake is looking to escape.#ES# Blake has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Houdini is on him like a limpet, forcing Blake back against the cage.#BC# Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Houdini misses with a body shot.
#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Houdini sees it coming and avoids it easily. Blake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Houdini at a distance.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2# Blake gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Houdini to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES# Blake is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Houdini presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Mike Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Blake digs a right hand into Houdini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Houdini's gas tank. #BC# Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Houdini scores with a head kick.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houdini moves away. Houdini works the jab nicely. Blake scores with a jab to the body.#TD2# Houdini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Houdini showed some decent athleticism there. #ES# Blake kicks off Houdini and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Blake showed his dominance in that final round. I think Houdini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Andre Houdini! Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Andre Houdini! Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Andre Houdini!
Andre Houdini wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 797 Round 2
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1# Dossan blocks a jab. Dossan moves out of range of the strikes. A slow jab from Blake misses its intended target. Dossan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dossan moves away. Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dossan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Dossan does a little dance to reset his feet. Dossan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Mike Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dossan fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dossan. Blake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blake wants it to stay on the feet. Blake swings for the body but Dossan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dossan. Dossan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Dossan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blake as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hary Dossan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dossan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blake moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Dossan does a little dance to reset his feet. Dossan looks for a takedown but Blake sprawls well.#T1# Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dossan manages to avoid it. Blake should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dossan moves away from the strike by Blake. Blake misses with a straight right. Dossan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blake is fending him off so far but Dossan persists. Nope, Blake circles away and we're back to standing. A little jabbing left from Blake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Blake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dossan circles away quickly and effectively. Dossan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blake swivels and escapes. Dossan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Blake has eaten all the pies! Blake misses with a straight right. Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dossan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dossan shoots in for a double leg but Blake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dossan shoots in looking for a takedown but Blake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dossan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dossan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blake pinned against the cage. Blake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2# Blake throws the left hand but Dossan avoids the punch easily. Dossan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blake sprawls and moves away. Dossan throws a low kick, looking for Blake's leg but Blake calmly moves out of range. Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Dossan is just out of range. Mike Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Blake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blake looks winded! Nice body punch from Blake. Blake swings and misses with a hook 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! Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dossan manages to avoid it. Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dossan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dossan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dossan.
Blake misses with a double jab
and Dossan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3# Dossan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake. Dossan avoids the body shot from Blake.
Dossan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dossan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blake avoids it really well and circles away. Blake slips a jab and a cross from Dossan.
Dossan fails to land the takedown. Dossan tries to clinch up but Blake circles away and keeps his distance. Blake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Blake connects with a body shot that sends Dossan's belly button to the back. Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dossan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blake pinned against the cage. Blake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Blake looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4# Blake misses with a body shot.
Dossan throwing a counter right hand but Blake manages to avoid it. Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Dossan with that takedown attempt. Blake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dossan slips under a jab from Blake. Dossan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dossan throws a head kick that misses. Blake misses with a body shot.
Dossan is looking for a counter combo. Dossan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dossan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Dossan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dossan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blake swings for the body but Dossan moves out of range.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dossan fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blake 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# Dossan tries to clinch but Blake is having none of it. Dossan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blake. Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dossan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blake manages to circle out of the way. Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dossan was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blake in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Blake jabs at Dossan's body. Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Dossan is just out of range. Blake throws an overhand right that lands on Dossan's shoulder, as Dossan tries to avoid the shot. Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dossan was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake. Blake throws a big shot that misses. Blake swings widly with a right hand
and Dossan counters with a series of strikes. Blake will be more careful next time no doubt. A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Dossan does a little dance to reset his feet. Mike Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blake blocks a head kick by Dossan.
Dossan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blake defends it nicely. Hary Dossan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Blake stuffs the takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Blake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dossan. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hary Dossan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Blake misses the shot to the body. Blake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Blake throws a body shot but no joy. Dossan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blake as he jumps to the side. Blake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Dossan fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Dossan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake digs a good body shot into Dossan's ribs. Dossan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake throws out a loose jab but Dossan uses good head movement to avoid it. Dossan shoots in and drives through. Blake sprawls well. Blake swats away the attempt to clinch by Dossan.#T2# Blake loads up on a big right hand but Dossan slips the punch. Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Dossan shoots in looking for a takedown but Blake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dossan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A nice side step and Blake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Blake swings for the body but Dossan moves out of range.
Dossan fails with a takedown attempt. Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dossan manages to avoid it. Blake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Blake throws a jab but it's blocked by Dossan. Blake looks to land a combination but Dossan avoids it well. Blake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Blake swats away the attempt to clinch by Dossan. Dossan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blake defends well and Dossan ends up having to push Blake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3# Blake misses with a body shot.
Blake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dossan rather than just go for the knockout. Blake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dossan. Dossan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Blake misses the shot to the body. Dossan throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Dossan tries to clinch up but Blake circles away and keeps his distance. Blake has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Blake misses with a straight right. Dossan shoots in looking for a takedown. Blake tries to sprawl out of it but Dossan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dossan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dossan tries for a takedown but Blake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4# Blake misses with a double jab.
Dossan tries to clinch up but Blake circles away and keeps his distance. Dossan throws a combination. Blake tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Blake misses with a double jab.
Blake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dossan. Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dossan closes the distance and clinches up with Blake, looking for a takedown. Dossan pushes Blake against the cage but Blake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dossan was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake. Blake misses with a wild body shot. Dossan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blake tries to avoid it but Dossan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blake to the ground. Blake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Dossan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Blake misses with a wild body shot. Blake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dossan counters with a left and a right that stings Blake. Dossan shoots in for a double leg but Blake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Blake digs a good body shot into Dossan's ribs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Dossan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3# Dossan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blake defends well and Dossan ends up having to push Blake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A slow jab from Blake misses its intended target. Horrible takedown attempt by Dossan or perhaps it was just good defense by Blake, which made it look bad. Dossan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Blake throws a body punch but Dossan moves out of range. Blake misses with a wild body shot. Blake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Blake throws a right and a left that both miss. Blake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Dossan does a little dance to reset his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dossan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dossan. Dossan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dossan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Dossan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dossan somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hary Dossan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Blake swats away the attempt to clinch by Dossan. Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Blake. Dossan shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Blake fails to land with a series of punches.
Dossan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dossan avoids the body shot from Blake.
Dossan fails with a takedown attempt.#T2# Blake throws a body punch but Dossan moves out of range. Blake throws a right and a left that both miss. Blake moves forwards but Dossan connects with a nice, crisp jab. Blake works over Dossan's head and body with a nice combination. Dossan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Blake throws a sloppy body shot
and Dossan counters with a right hand to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dossan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake. Dossan shoots in looking for a takedown but Blake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dossan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dossan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blake. Dossan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice defenses there by Dossan. Nice sprawl there from Blake as Dossan shoots in.#T3# Dossan avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blake takes a swing at Dossan's ribcage but misses. A shot to the body from Blake misses and Dossan counters with a three punch combo that has Blake backing up. Blake nods at Dossan to acknowledge the strikes. A swing and a miss from Blake. Dossan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Dossan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center. Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dossan manages to avoid it. A slow jab from Blake misses its intended target. Dossan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dossan somewhat. A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Dossan does a little dance to reset his feet. Dossan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4# Dossan shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense. Blake misses with a left hand and Dossan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Blake throws a body shot but no joy. Dossan throws a head kick that misses. Blake swinging wildly here.
Dossan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dossan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blake. Dossan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dossan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blake throws a body punch but Dossan moves out of range. Hary Dossan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mike Blake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dossan looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Blake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Blake 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Mike Blake! Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Mike Blake! Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Mike Blake!
Mike Blake wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 797 Round 1
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1##KD# Blake cracks Bapp Ii with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Blake has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bapp Ii to stand back up!#ROC# Bapp Ii is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Shaun Bapp Ii has been cut. Bapp Ii bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Blake comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Bapp Ii falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Bapp Ii was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Blake!
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