Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C299: Lehto vs Matti III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Inhanamoto loads up on a big right hand but Blank slips the punch.
Inhanamoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blank. Blank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Inhanamoto has time to react.
Blank's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blank duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Blank misses with a left hand
and Inhanamoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blank digs a good body shot into Inhanamoto's ribs.
Blank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Blank goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blank feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Inhanamoto crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Blank!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Blank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Blank throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Blank scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Blank lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Blank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blank lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Blank misses. #KD#
Blank drops Knox with a beautiful combination! Knox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blank is looking for the KO!#ROC#Knox is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blank drops Knox with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Knox! Blank dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
Billy Blank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Zeta Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: C287: Anderson vs Lehto III
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Blank takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blank shoots in looking for a takedown but Chai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chai misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Blank counters with a nice right hand that sends Chai toppling to the canvas! Chai scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Blank finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Ghost Chai has been cut.
Blank misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blank misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
Blank missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blank cracks Chai with a good jab.#KD2#
Blank feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chai sprawling to the canvas! Chai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Blank finish him?! #ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Blank misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Chai counters with a nice right hand that sends Blank toppling to the canvas! Blank scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chai finish him?!
Blank scores with a shot to the body.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blank.
Blank throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.#T1#
Blank throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Blank misses the body punch #KD#
and Chai counters with a nice right hand that sends Blank toppling to the canvas! Blank scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chai finish him?!#ROC#Blank is rocked!
Chai defending well as Blank loads up on a big left hand.
Blank is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Blank swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Chai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Blank! Chai lets Blank back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blank lands with a good body shot.
Blank digs a good body shot into Chai's ribs.
Blank seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Chai has managed to clinch.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Blank.
Blank is trying to break the clinch but Chai is controlling him.
Blank wants to get back to striking at distance but Chai won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blank.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blank backwards. #T2#
Blank blocks an uppercut.
Blank is trying to push Chai away but Chai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chai keeps control of Blank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blank is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Blank manages to break the clinch.
Blank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Chai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blank 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.
Blank connects with a right hand. Chai shakes it off.
Chai cracks Blank with an open hand slap.
Billy Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Blank misses.
Blank lands with an overhand left.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ghost Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Blank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Blank manages to avoid it.
Blank throws a big shot that misses.
Blank misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by Blank.
Blank throws a big shot that misses.
Chai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blank misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blank misses with a straight right.
Chai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blank cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blank swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Chai counters by clinching up.
Blank is looking to break free of the clinch but Chai has double underhooks.
Blank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blank.
Blank looks winded!
Chai crunches a lovely knee into Blank's ribcage.#T4#
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Chai.
Chai tries to land knees in the clinch but Blank avoids the damage to the body.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Chai.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Chai - that landed with a thud.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Blank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#BC2#
Blank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blank misses with a takedown
and Blank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ghost Chai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chai misses with a head kick.
Blank shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense.
Blank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blank throws an off balance right hand
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Blank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Blank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Blank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blank misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Blank falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ghost Chai!
Ghost Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Billy Blank was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: C284: Marley vs Anderson
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Bozic moves out of range as Blank strikes.
Bozic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bozic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bozic lands a right hook to the body.
Bozic lands a jab to Blank's midsection.
Bozic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blank manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Blank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bozic.
Blank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bozic scores with a decent looking hook.
Blank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blank throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bozic counter with a right hand.
Bozic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Bozic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Bozic.
Blank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Bozic.
Blank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bozic.
Bozic takes one on the button.
Bozic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blank looks to score with a jab to the body but Bozic is just out of range.
Bozic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bozic throws a looping overhand right but Blank ducks down to avoid it.
Bozic misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Blank misses the target.
Good work by Blank as he checks the leg kick.
Gabrijel Bozic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blank misses with a straight left.
Bozic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bozic.
Jab, jab by Blank - just one landing.
Blank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bozic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bozic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bozic misses the shot to the body.
Bozic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blank rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Blank connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blank moves away from the strike by Bozic.
Bozic slips under a jab from Blank.
Bozic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bozic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bozic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bozic throws out a loose jab but Blank uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Blank feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Blank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blank has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blank throwing strikes but missing.
Blank postures up and lands a big shot to Bozic's brow.
Blank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Blank lands a couple of elbows.
Blank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blank landing some decent shots from guard.
Blank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blank throwing strikes from guard but Bozic blocks nicely.
Blank postures up in Bozic's guard and throws a big left but Bozic blocks it.
Blank lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Blank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bozic is trying to keep Blank in close.
Blank throwing strikes from guard but Bozic blocks nicely.
Bozic is trying to control the position but Blank postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bozic trying to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bozic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blank throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank dominated that round.
That's time! Blank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bozic defending well as Blank loads up on a big left hand.
Bozic moves out of range of the strikes.
Bozic leaves Blank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bozic throws an overhand right that lands on Blank's shoulder, as Blank tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bozic.#TD#
Blank drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bozic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blank chips away with some ground and pound.
Blank working some strikes from top position.
Blank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Blank throws a big elbow that misses.
Blank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blank lands a couple of digs.
Blank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bozic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blank sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bozic's guard. #T2#
Blank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blank drops an elbow to the side of Bozic's head.
Bozic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bozic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blank.
Bozic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blank is working away from the top position though.
Bozic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bozic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blank.
Blank working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blank lands strikes from half guard.
Blank looks to land a strike but Bozic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Blank landing with the ground and pound.
Bozic is breathing heavily.
Blank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blank throwing strikes from guard but Bozic blocks nicely.
Blank stands up over Bozic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Blank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#Bozic is rocked!
Blank looking to pass the guard.
Blank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bozic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bozic is still in real trouble! Can Blank finish him?
Bozic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bozic seems to have recovered his senses.
Blank throws an elbow that misses. Bozic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blank's guard. Nice move by Bozic!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Blank feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bozic sprawling to the canvas! Bozic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Blank finish him?!
Gabrijel Bozic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blank sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Bozic's defenses. It connects perfectly with Bozic's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Blank!
A very excited looking Billy Blank 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.

Event: C271: Kreischer vs Lehto II
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Blank misses with an uppercut.
Allu throws a right hand that misses
enabling Blank to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Blank lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Allu clinches up against the cage.
Blank tries to break free but Allu pushes him back against the cage.
Allu prevents Blank from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Allu as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blank.
A short left from Allu.
Allu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Allu has a couple of punches blocked by Blank. #BC#
Blank breaks from the clinch.
Allu throws a body punch but Blank moves out of range.
Blank walks into a left hand.
Allu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allu throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Blank misses the target.
Blank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Juki Allu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blank is breathing heavily.
That kick from Allu tenderised Blank's leg. Blank is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Allu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blank is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Allu scores with a jab. Blank acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Allu misses with a looping left.
Blank swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Allu swings for the body but Blank moves out of range.
Allu 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.
Allu scores with a nice strike.
Allu fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blank. Allu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blank takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Allu scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Allu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blank has had enough of the clinch but Allu keeps him there for the moment.
Blank looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Allu lands an uppercut.
Allu misses with the head strike.
Allu lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Blank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Allu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blank.
Blank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allu.
Blank appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Allu jabs at Blank's body.
Allu wants to land a leg kick but Blank is out of range.
Allu throws a right hand that misses
and Blank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allu sizes up Blank with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allu.#CL2#
Allu has closed the distance and engaged Blank in a clinch.
Allu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allu struggles to land a body shot inside as Blank controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Allu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blank wants to get back to striking at distance but Allu won't allow it. #BC#
Blank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Allu misses with a left hand
and Blank counters with a nice uppercut.
Allu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blank is out of range.
Allu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Blank to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Allu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Allu has a couple of punches blocked by Blank.
Allu misses with a punch to the body.
Allu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blank blocks an uppercut.
Blank working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Blank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allu can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Allu misses.
Blank is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Allu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Allu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blank is able to avoid easily.
Blank was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Allu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blank drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allu sprawls and moves away.
Blank gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allu throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Allu moves into the clinch.
Allu misses with some punches.
Blank wants to get back to striking at distance but Allu won't allow it. #BC2#
Allu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allu misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Allu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allu throws a hook but Blank blocks it.
Allu looks to clinch
and Blank counters with a right hand to the body.
Blank staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juki Allu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juki Allu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Allu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blank swings widly with a right hand
and Allu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blank has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Allu ducks down to avoid it.
Allu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Allu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Allu takes a swing at Blank's ribcage but misses.
Allu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Blank was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Allu.
Allu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decent striking displayed by Allu there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Allu lands a big uppercut and Blank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blank looks OK. Allu waves Blank back to his feet!#ROC2#Blank is rocked!
Blank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allu.
Blank drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allu sprawls and moves away.
Oh Blank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blank swats away the attempt to clinch by Allu.
Blank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blank is looking to counter punch.
Blank seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Allu throws an off balance right hand
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Allu takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Allu has him pressed against the cage.
Allu tries to throw a body punch but Blank avoids it by throwing Allu back against the cage.
Allu tries to work over Blank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Allu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blank wants to break the clinch but can't.
Allu pushes Blank back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Allu.
Allu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blanks head.
A frustrated look appears on Blank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Allu swings wildly with an uppercut but Blank uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Allu.
Allu tries to work over Blank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Allu lands a body punch.
Allu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allu throws a punch but it's blocked by Blank.
Allu lands a nice shot to the body.
Allu lands a body shot.
Allu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allu is trying to maintain a safe position but Blank gets an underhook and turns Allu into the cage.
Allu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blanks head.
Nice body punch from Allu - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Allu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blank blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Allu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Blank.
Juki Allu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allu lands an overhand right.
Allu scores with a push kick.
Blank walks into a stiff left hand from Allu.
A jab from Allu finds it's way through Blank's defenses. #T3#
Allu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Allu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Blank to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Blank looks to clinch but Allu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Blank taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Juki Allu!
Juki Allu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Billy Blank had this to say: 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: C264: Titus vs Martin
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Thomas misses with a hook to the body
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas looks to clinch
and Blank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Blank is just out of range.
Blank throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Thomas throws a head kick but Blank moves out of range.
Blank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blank ducks under a wild hook from Thomas .
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blank counters with a nice body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blank 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#
Blank lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Blank's head back.
Blank slips a straight right by Thomas .
Blank is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thomas with a body shot.
Thomas thuds his right hand into Blank's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws a leg kick that misses.
Blank is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thomas with a body shot.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Blank's ribs.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blank in his tracks. #T2#
A lazy body kick from Thomas
and Blank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blank walks into a straight right hand from Thomas .
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Thomas . #KD#
Thomas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Blank sprawling to the canvas! Blank rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thomas finish him?! #ROC#Blank is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Blank. Beautiful body shot.#KD#
Thomas cracks Blank with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thomas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blank to stand back up!
Blank is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Blank circles away.
Blank seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blank.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Blank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blank! But no joy.
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blank counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blank ducks under a wild hook from Thomas .
Blank throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Thomas throws a low kick but Blank moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Thomas .
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blank counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blank 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.#T4#
Blank lands an overhand right.
Donk. Blank catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Blank back into the cage.#BC2#
Blank manages to break the clinch.
Blank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blank manages to avoid it.
Blank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Blank sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Blank closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blank lands in his opponent's guard.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blank on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blank trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thomas '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#
Thomas throws a hook but Blank avoids it easily.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses
and Blank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas .
Thomas tries a low kick but Blank avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas . Blank does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomas is looking to score with low kicks.
Blank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blank's sensitive parts.
Derrick Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Blank shoots in.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blank takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas .
Blank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas connects with a leg kick.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Blank's body. Blank takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas throws a low kick but Blank moves out of range easily.
Blank throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Blank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blank can do to turn this around?
Blank ducks under a wild hook from Thomas .
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Blank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blank counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Blank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
A head kick by Thomas misses
and Blank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blank ducks under a wild hook from Thomas .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blank! But no joy.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Blank moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick. #CL#
Thomas clinches up with Blank and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Thomas .
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Blank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
Thomas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blank up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Thomas .
Blank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas pushes Blank back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Derrick Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blank.
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blank.#T4#
Blank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Thomas .
Blank is looking for a takedown.
Blank is breathing heavily.
Blank blocks a body shot from Thomas .
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.
Blank goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas throws a head kick but Blank moves out of range.
It seemed like Blank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Blank's head.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Blank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Blank circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thomas '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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Thomas misses
and Blank counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Thomas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blank counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Blank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Blank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Blank pushes him off.
Nice straight punches there by Blank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blank.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Blank counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Blank.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Blank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Thomas tries to clinch up but Blank circles away and keeps his distance.
Blank looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Blank takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Blank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas connects with a leg kick.
Blank tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Blank now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thomas thows a leg kick but Blank checks it
and Blank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Blank.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blank.
A countering left hand to the body from Blank misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas .
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blank has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Blank as he checks the leg kick.
Blank swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas .
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blank looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blank manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Blank counter with a right hand.
Thomas throws a low kick but Blank moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Blank releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billy Blank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blank tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Blank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thomas !
Derrick Thomas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Billy Blank had this to say: 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: C259: Obaminator vs Nakagawa V
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Marley tries to land a body kick
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Jab from Blank.
Blank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marley.
Marley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank misses with a looping left.#TD#
Blank gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blank. #T1#
Blank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blank throws a strike but Marley avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blank postures up in Marley's guard and throws a big left but Marley blocks it.
Marley wants to stand but Blank is controlling the position.
Marley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blank's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Blank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blank scoring with some ground and pound.
Blank is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blank trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blank throws an elbow that misses. Marley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blank's guard. Nice move by Marley!#REVB##SU2#
Marley stands up from Blank's guard - Marley perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Marley thumps Blank with a low kick.
Blank throws out a powerful jab.
Ezekiel Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blank throws a hook but Marley avoids it easily.
Marley feints and then cracks Blank's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blank down.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley misses with a low kick as Blank jumps back.#T4#
Blank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marley feints a counter leg kick.
Marley throws a leg kick
letting Blank counter with a right hand.
Marley misses with a body kick.
Blank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marley counters with a good low kick that Blank was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Marley tries to move into range but Blank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marley blocks a jab.
Blank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blank is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marley misses with a right hand
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Ezekiel Marley's cut even more.
Blank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley throws a lazy right hand but Blank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blank is able to avoid easily.
Marley is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Crunch! Marley slams his shin into Blank's torso.
Marley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Blank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blank throws an off balance right hand
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Marley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blank if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley thuds his shin into the meat of Blank's side.
Marley throws a head kick but Blank moves out of range. #KD2#
Marley lands a big uppercut and Blank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blank looks OK. Marley waves Blank back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
Blank throws a poor cross that misses
and Marley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marley connects with a body shot that sends Blank's belly button to the back.
Marley throws a hook but Blank blocks it.#T3#
Marley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blank's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blank's sensitive parts.
Marley lands a body shot.
Marley scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Blank throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Blank moves out of range easily.
Blank appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marley!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley lands a nice looking body shot.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marley connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Crunch! Marley slams his shin into Blank's torso.
Blank moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Marley misses.
Blank misses with a takedown
and Marley counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Blank is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ezekiel Marley!
A relieved looking Ezekiel Marley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Billy Blank stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: C253: Lehto vs Blank
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Lehto throws a body punch but Blank moves out of range.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blank fails with a takedown attempt.
Lehto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blank with a poor takedown
and Blank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank avoids the body shot from Lehto.
Blank throws a hook but Lehto avoids it easily.
Lehto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lehto misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Lehto throws an overhand right that lands on Blank's shoulder, as Blank tries to avoid the shot.
Lehto scores with a jab to the body.
Blank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lehto counters with an inside leg kick.
Charon Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blank.
Blank takes one to the side of the head.
Blank misses with a takedown attempt - Lehto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blank staying out of range there.#T2#
Lehto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blank. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Lehto.
Blank misses with a jab to the body
and Lehto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blank cracks Lehto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blank throws the left hand but Lehto avoids the punch easily.
Lehto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Blank shoots and misses
and Lehto counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Blank shoots in but no luck this time.
Blank scores with a jab.
Lehto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lehto throws a jab when Blank was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Blank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lehto with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Blank blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Blank misses.
Blank lands a nice shot that snaps Lehto's head back. #T4#
Lehto throws the left hand but Blank avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Blank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lehto throws a lazy head kick
and Blank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blank throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from Blank misses
and Lehto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lehto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lehto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Blank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Blank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blank can do to turn this around?
Blank lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lehto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Lehto backs off Blank throws a huge counter combo but Lehto manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto takes one to the chin there.
Lehto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Blank moves away from the strike by Lehto.
A little jabbing left from Blank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blank lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Charon Lehto is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Lehto misses.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blank 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.
Lehto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lehto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lehto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lehto walks into a straight right hand from Blank.#T2#
Blank lands with a straight right. Lehto didn't see that one coming.
Blank slips under a jab from Lehto.
A right-left combo lands from Lehto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehto scores with a body shot.
Charon Lehto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lehto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lehto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blank. #T3#
Lehto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blank.
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target.
Blank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lehto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blank lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Charon Lehto has been cut.
Blank scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blank fails with the takedown.#T4#
Blank works the jab nicely.
Lehto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lehto tries to avoid it but Blank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lehto to the ground. Lehto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blank just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLehto.
Lehto misses the shot to the body.
Blank stuns Lehto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charon Lehto'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.#R3#
A shot to the liver by Lehto. Beautiful body shot.
Lehto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lehto misses with an uppercut.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lehto.
Jab, jab by Blank - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank shoots in but no luck this time.
Lehto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Blank connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Lehto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blank was well out of range. Poor timing from Lehto.
Blank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank scores with a jab.
Blank throws out a powerful jab.
Lehto tries to score with a low kick but Blank moves his leg out of the way.
Blank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lehto.#T2#
Lehto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehto moves away.
Lehto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blank shoots in looking for a takedown. Lehto tries to sprawl out of it but Blank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lehto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lehto lands a nice shot that snaps Blank's head back. #T3#
Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Blank is just out of range.
Blank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blank shoots for a takedown but Lehto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Charon Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blank.
Blank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lehto misses the shot to the body.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Lehto. #T4#
Blank cracks Lehto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Blank.
Blank goes for a double leg but Lehto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lehto continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehto misses with a head kick. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Lehto has knocked Blank down with a huge combo! Lehto steps away and waves a wobbly Blank back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Charon Lehto'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.#R4#
Blank misses with an uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lehto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blank. That did some damage!
Lehto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lehto lands with a nice body punch.
Blank connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lehto.
Lehto swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Lehto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blank.
A countering left hand to the body from Blank misses.
Lehto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lehto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blank slips a jab from Lehto.
Blank misses with a hook. Lehto ducked under it nicely.
Blank throws a shot from downtown. Lehto moves away and avoids it.
Blank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Lehto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Lehto moves forwards but Blank connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blank cracks Lehto with a good jab.
Blank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lehto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blank is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lehto misses with a body shot.
Blank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lehto on the side of the head.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lehto lands a leg kick that knocks Blank off balance momentarily.
Lehto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lehto just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blank! But no joy.
Blank's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Blank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Lehto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blank throws a hook to the side of Lehto's head but Lehto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blank cracks a nice hook into Lehto's ribs.
Lehto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lehto wants it to stay on the feet.
Lehto throws a big counter combination but Blank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Charon Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blank.#T4#
Lehto misses with a left hand
and Blank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blank misses with a body shot
and Lehto counters with a nice uppercut.
Lehto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lehto scrambles back to his feet.
Blank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lehto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehto misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Charon Lehto will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
A left lands for Blank.
Blank on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lehto lands a nice looking body shot.
Lehto slips a jab from Blank.
Blank misses with a right hand
and Lehto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto misses with a double jab.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Blank is just out of range.#T1#
Lehto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lehto is looking to wear down Blank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blank throws a body punch but Lehto moves out of range.
Blank throws a big shot that misses.
Lehto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehto.
Lehto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Lehto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lehto wants it to stay on the feet.
Blank just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLehto.
Blank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Lehto ducks down to avoid it.
Blank works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehto. Lehto obviously looking to wear him down.
Lehto slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lehto misses the target.#T3#
Blank misses with a right hand
and Lehto counters with an outside leg kick.
Lehto takes one to the chin there.
Blank shoots in but no luck this time.
Lehto is looking to score with low kicks.
Lehto slips under a jab from Blank.
Lehto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Blank shoots in but no luck this time.
As Blank looks to move away, Lehto throws a big counter combo but Blank just gets out of the way.
Charon Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blank.
Lehto connects with a leg kick.
Lehto throws a leg kick
enabling Blank to counter with a crisp jab.
Blank has his takedown stuffed
and Lehto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehto thuds a left hand into Blank's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charon Lehto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lehto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charon Lehto!
Charon Lehto retains his heavyweight title!
Charon Lehto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Billy Blank was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: C248: Obama vs Giovanni III
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Olsen with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blank 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.
Olsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blank. That did some damage!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Olsen. Blank shrugs it off though. #KD#
Olsen drops Blank with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Blank looks back up at him and smiles so Olsen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsen misses with a left hand
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blank fails with the takedown#KD#
and Olsen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Blank! Olsen lets Blank back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Olsen throws a body kick that misses
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blank defending well as Olsen loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Blank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blank was well out of range. Poor timing from Olsen.#T1##TD2#
Blank shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Olsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Olsen bucks up and tries to throw Blank off but instead Blank has got his back!
Blank wants to control but Olsen is keeping busy.
Olsen tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen is working hard here to advance position.
Blank throwing damaging strikes from the back! Olsen could be in trouble here!
Olsen is trying to get back to his feet but Blank has full control of the position and if anything, Olsen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Blank. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Blank cracks Olsen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Olsen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsen tries to roll but Blank sticks to his back.
Blank keeps control of the position easily here as Olsen tries to buck him off. #T2#
Olsen covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Olsen tries to escape but Blank has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Blank doesn't have the hooks in and Olsen manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Blank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Blank is working an open guard so Olsen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Olsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blank.
Olsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand.
Olsen misses with a straight right.
Kjetil Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Olsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Blank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olsen works Blank's body with a nice hook.
Olsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blank manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Blank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Olsen lands with a cross.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Blank moved out of range.
Olsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blank has time to react.#TD2#
Blank gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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. Blank connects with a nice short shot to Olsen's temple.
Blank missing with the ground and pound from 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. Blank connects with a nice short shot to Olsen's temple.
Blank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blank prevents Olsen from improving his position.
Blank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blank throwing shots but Olsen is blocking nicely.
Olsen gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kjetil Olsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Blank's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Olsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blank.#TD2#
Blank shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blank was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blank creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Olsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blank scoring with punches and elbows.
Blank controls the position from side control.
Billy Blank has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Olsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blank wants to control but Olsen is keeping him busy.
Blank scores with punches from side control.
Olsen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blank.
Olsen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Blank working the ground and pound.
Blank scores with a couple of short elbows.
The strikes coming from Blank are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blank landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2#Olsen is rocked!#T2#
Blank crunches a massive hammerfist down on Olsen - he's out! Blank Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Blank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kjetil Olsen spoke after the fight, saying 'Owie!'.

Event: C245: Yarborough vs Obaminator
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blank moves away.
Amir misses with a head kick.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amir takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Amir tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blank counters with a straight right hand.
Amir tests Blank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blank 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.
Amir connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
Blank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amir circles away.
Blank throws a series of punches but Amir moves out of range.
Amir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Amir. Those never looked like landing.
Amir is looking to clinch.
Amir tries to clinch there but Blank circles away.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Amir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Amir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blank's elbow.
Blank has Amir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ali Amir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blank.#BC2#
Blank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amir tries to clinch up
letting Blank counter with a right hand. #T2#
Blank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blank.
Amir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amir moves into full guard.
Blank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blank chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#Ali Amir's cut is getting worse.
Blank working some strikes from top position.
Amir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Amir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blank stands up over Amir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Amir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blank defends well.
Blank connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Amir is looking for a triangle but Blank pushes his legs off easily.
Blank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Amir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Blank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amir's head.
Blank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Amir keeping moving, preventing Blank from controlling successfully.
Blank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blank trying to control but Amir is working from the bottom.
Amir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blank manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Blank is pulling down on Amir's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Blank is looking to cinch up a triangle. Amir throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Blank's body to avoid the submission. Blank has instead reached around Amir's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Blank arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Blank!
Our winner, Billy Blank, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C238: Marciano vs Man III
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Chukwuma lands a really nice looking cross but Blank seems unphased.
Blank throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Chukwuma counter with a right hand.
Blank looks to land a combination. Chukwuma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Blank misses with a two punch combination.
Blank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chukwuma under the eye.
Chukwuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blank 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.
Chukwuma moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blank misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blank jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Chukwuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blank misses with an uppercut. Chukwuma saw that one coming.#T1#
Blank looks to land a left hand but Chukwuma moved out of range nicely.
Blank throws an off balance right hand
and Chukwuma counters with a low kick, right behind Blank 's knee.
Blank dips to his left and cracks Chukwuma with an uppercut!
Chukwuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chukwuma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chukwuma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Blank avoids it.
Blank lands a jab.
Blank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chukwuma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Billy Blank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blank misses with a left hand
and Chukwuma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Blank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blank swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chukwuma.
A nice leg kick from Chukwuma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwuma slips a straight right by Blank.
Billy Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwuma moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blank looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Blank.
A countering left hand to the body from Blank misses.
Chukwuma lands a lovely overhand right.
Blank misses with a right hand
and Chukwuma counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Chukwuma shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blank napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blank is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chukwuma trying to control the action but Blank is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chukwuma throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Blank works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chukwuma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Blank trying to control but Chukwuma postures up.
Chukwuma scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Blank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blank is doing well to control the position and prevent Chukwuma from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Blank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chukwuma is nestled in close to Blank, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chukwuma throwing shots but Blank is blocking nicely.
Blank is trying to maintain the position but Chukwuma is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chukwuma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blank wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Chukwuma seems content to control.
Chukwuma drops an elbow to the side of Blank's head. #SUB2#
Blank looking for submissions off his back.
Blank is looking to control Chukwuma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blank avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jab from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blank throws a big shot that misses.
Chukwuma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blank as he avoids it easily.
Blank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chukwuma takes one on the button.
Blank looks to land a left hand but Chukwuma moved out of range nicely.
Chukwuma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blank sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Chukwuma ducks down to avoid it.
Blank connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Tinashe Chukwuma's cut is getting worse.
Blank looks to land a right hand but Chukwuma moved out of range.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Blank.
Chukwuma tried to counter with a leg kick but Blank avoided it.
Chukwuma avoids the body shot from Blank.
Blank throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Blank finds it's target.
Chukwuma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chukwuma drops his hands momentarily and Blank takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blank throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Chukwuma counters with a series of strikes that sends Blank to the canvas! Chukwuma follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Blank keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Chukwuma connects with a couple of short punches.
Chukwuma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Blank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chukwuma wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving.
Chukwuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!
Blank keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Chukwuma passes Blank's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Chukwuma seems content to control.
Chukwuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Blank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Blank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Blank looking for submissions off his back.
Chukwuma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blank wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Blank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chukwuma stalling.
Blank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chukwuma. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blank trying to control here.
Blank is staying active underneath Chukwuma, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blank throws out a loose jab but Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blank throws a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head but Chukwuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chukwuma attempts a counter takedown but Blank avoids it well and moves away.
Blank 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.
Blank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chukwuma manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut. Blank saw that one coming.
Chukwuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Blank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blank takes one to the chin there.
Chukwuma swings for the body but Blank moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chukwuma throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chukwuma ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Blank dips to his left and cracks Chukwuma with an uppercut!
Blank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target.
Billy Blank seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Chukwuma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chukwuma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blank defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chukwuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blank keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank trying to control but Chukwuma flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Chukwuma avoiding Blank 's attempts to control his hands. #T1#
Blank manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chukwuma's guard. Nice work there by Blank.
Blank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chukwuma pulls Blank in close to prevent any damage.
Blank is looking to work some ground and pound but Chukwuma has wrist control.
Chukwuma has Blank pulled in close to control his posture.
Blank wants to control from the top but Chukwuma keeps moving. #T2#
Blank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chukwuma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blank throws a big elbow that misses.
Chukwuma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chukwuma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blank looking to sit in guard and control but Chukwuma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Blank working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Chukwuma is pushing down on Blank's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blank is fighting to maintain full guard but Chukwuma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blank has hold of Chukwuma's hands but Chukwuma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chukwuma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blank tries to roll over but Chukwuma keeps him under control.
Chukwuma working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Blank actively working from the bottom here.
Blank trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Chukwuma throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Blank to regain full guard.
Blank wants to sweep but no luck.
Chukwuma throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Chukwuma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chukwuma connects with a couple of short punches.
Chukwuma chips away with some ground and pound.
Chukwuma is in close to Blank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chukwuma wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving.
Chukwuma postures up in Blank's guard and throws a big left but Blank blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tinashe Chukwuma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chukwuma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tinashe Chukwuma!
Tinashe Chukwuma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Billy Blank had this to say: 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: C229: Dracul vs Kahn II
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blank defends it well.
Blank throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie postures up.
Blank is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Blank is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gracie gets to mount! Blank was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Blank tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Blank can't escape the position.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blank is working hard here to advance position.
Blank sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Blank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blank looking for a sweep. Not yet Blank, not yet.
Blank looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
Blank is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Blank sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Blank actively working from the bottom here.
Blank wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Blank struggling a bit here.
Blank is looking for a sweep.
Blank trying his best to control but Gracie has mounted him.
Blank regains half guard.
Blank is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blank is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Blank looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blank regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chozen Gracie 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#
Jab from Blank.#CUT#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Blank throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Blank pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blank throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Blank.
Blank looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blank defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target.
Blank swinging wildly here.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blank defends it well.#T1#
Gracie defending well as Blank loads up on a big left hand.
Blank throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Blank didn't expect that.
Blank looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Blank is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Blank is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Blank to take his back!
Blank manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Blank. #T2#
Blank trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blank is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Blank looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Blank wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy. #T3#
Blank gets back to full guard.
Blank looking for a sweep. Not yet Blank, not yet.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Blank working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Blank is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Blank's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Gracie.
Blank wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Blank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chozen Gracie'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie slips a jab from Blank.
Blank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blank throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blank scores with a body shot.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Blank misses.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target.
Blank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Blank misses the jab.
Billy Blank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blank drops Gracie with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gracie! Blank dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
Billy Blank thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C223: Haggar vs Kersikov II
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Blank misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Line fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blank throws a poor cross that misses
and Line makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blank closes the distance and clinches up with Line, looking for a takedown. Blank pushes Line against the cage but Line circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Line fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blank, pushing him back against the cage.
Blank has Line pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Line manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Line lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Blank lands a takedown into guard.
Line is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Line 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in half guard, Line seems content to control.#T1#
Line moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Blank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Line controls the position.
Blank struggling a bit here.
Blank is looking for a sweep.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Blank's face as Line controls the position.
Line trying to control the action but Blank is working from the bottom.
Blank is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Blank gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Line controlling the pace for now.
Blank is desperately trying to improve his position but Line has a good base and remains in mount.
Blank prevents Line from taking his back.
Blank is looking to get to half guard.
Blank is squirming around, avoiding Line's attempts to control the action.
Blank is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Line moves to the back.
Blank is trying to break free.
What can Blank do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Line continues to stall.
Blank breaks Line's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
That's time! Line's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Line has time to react.
Blank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line throws a lazy right hand but Blank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blank.
Blank misses with a straight left.
Line drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blank ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blank jabs Line right on the nose. Line blinks but takes it well.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blank misses with a lunging right hand
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blank misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Line takes one to the chin there.
Line lands the left hand.
Gothic Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line staying out of range there.
Blank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Line was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blank.
Billy Blank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blank lands a jab to Line's midsection.
A head kick misses from Line.
Blank connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blank tries to bum rush Line with a series of wild strikes but Line uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billy Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blank looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Blank throws a poor cross that misses
and Line counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Line ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Blank misses.
Blank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blank.
Blank looks for a takedown but Line sprawls well.
Blank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blank closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Blank throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blank fails with the takedown
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Gothic Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blank.
Line defending well as Blank loads up on a big left hand.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Line lands a big uppercut and Blank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blank looks OK. Line waves Blank back to his feet!
Line scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Blank is rocked!
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!
Line fakes the body blow, causing Blank to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Blank goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
Our winner, Gothic Line, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Billy Blank had this to say: 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: C217: Kahn vs Menday
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Walton tries to clinch up.
Walton throws a leg kick that misses.
Walton throws a head kick but Blank moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Blank misses its target.#TD#
Blank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Walton gets back to full guard.
Blank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walton trying to keep a closed guard but Blank is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Blank postures up in Walton's guard and throws a big left but Walton blocks it.
Walton trying to keep a closed guard but Blank is proving a slippery customer.
Blank scoring with some ground and pound.
Walton is adopting a defensive guard.
Blank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blank cracks Walton with a solid left hand.#T2#
Blank connects with a couple of short punches.
Blank distracts Walton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blank chips away with some ground and pound.
Blank distracts Walton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT#It looks like John Boy Walton has been cut.
Walton working a defensive guard but Blank manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blank works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Blank looks up at the clock and then as Walton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blank smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC#Walton is rocked!
Blank lands a big left to the face of Walton, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Blank and another - Walton is out! Blank stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
A relieved looking Billy Blank thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C212: Kersikov vs Haggar
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Rivera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blank lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
Rivera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A cross from Blank lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blank throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Rivera counters with a crisp right hand that drops Blank! Rivera lets Blank back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Blank is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.#T1#
Rivera lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Blank crumples to the floor! Rivera milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Malcolm Rivera!
During a confident post fight interview, Malcolm Rivera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Billy Blank was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: C206: Kersikov vs Blank
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Blank avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blank doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Blank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blank misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
A big right from Blank misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov misses its target.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blank.
Blank misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Blank looks winded!
Blank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick there by Kersikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Blank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Blank slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Blank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Blank moves out of range.
Blank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blank throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Blank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Blank sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kersikov is looking to slow Blank down with leg kicks.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blank. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blank. Blank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Blank's leg. Blank is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Blank does no damage.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blank.
Kersikov is looking to wear down Blank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Kersikov lands a big uppercut and Blank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blank looks OK. Kersikov waves Blank back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Blank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Blank is breathing heavily.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
You can see that Blank has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Blank misses with a wild combination.
Blank has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a head kick. #T2#
Blank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
Kersikov drops Blank with a beautiful combination! Blank stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kersikov is looking for the KO!
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!
Blank walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kersikov! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrei Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Billy Blank was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: C197: Blank vs Walton
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Walton staying out of range there.
Walton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walton throws a hook but Blank avoids it easily.
Blank misses with a body shot.
Walton wants to counter with a clinch but Blank pushes him away.
Blank connects with a body shot that sends Walton's belly button to the back.
Blank digs a good body shot into Walton's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Walton misses with a hook.
Blank throws a right hand that misses
and Walton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Walton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blank is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Blank misses its intended target.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walton lands a nice hook to Blank's body. Blank takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Walton misses with a shot to the body
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like John Boy Walton has been cut.
Blank scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walton throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Blank counters with a crisp right hand that drops Walton! Blank lets Walton back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blank misses with a straight left.
Blank throws a jab but it's blocked by Walton.
Blank sets himself, and Walton steps forward looking for the clinch! Blank avoids it this time.
Walton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Blank drops Walton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Walton looks back up at him and smiles so Blank waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Walton is rocked!
Walton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blank counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Blank!
A relieved looking Billy Blank thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C189: Taneyev vs Ochoa
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Blank on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Granite takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Granite has been cut.
Granite wants to clinch
letting Blank counter with a right hand.
Blank just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Granite ! But no joy.
Granite tries to close the distance and clinch but Blank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank throws out a loose jab but Granite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granite ducks under a wild hook from Blank.#T1#
Blank lands a jab to the head. #KD#
Blank lands a big uppercut and Granite crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Granite looks OK. Blank waves Granite back to his feet!#ROC#Granite is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Jimmy Granite 's cut even more.
Blank knocks out Granite with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Blank before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Blank picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Blank!
Billy Blank decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C180: Blank vs Line
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Line scores with a body shot.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blank.
Line throws a wild body kick that Blank sees coming a mile off.
Blank avoids the body shot from Line.
Good exchange - Line coming out on top.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Blank ducks down to avoid it.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Blank is just out of range.
Line lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Line misses.
Blank looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line cracks Blank with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Line punishes Blank's body with a nice straight punch.
Blank is breathing heavily.
Line cracks Blank with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Blank falls to his knees and Line 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 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Gothic Line 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.
Billy Blank was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: C172: Taneyev vs Randleman
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Blank darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
White throws a hook but Blank avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Blank.
White misses with a hook
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Blank counters with a nice right hand that sends White toppling to the canvas! White scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Blank finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD2#
Blank cracks White with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Blank has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning White to stand back up!
White lands with a shot to the body.
White throws a jab when Blank was well out of range.
Blank is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
Blank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Blank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blank misses with a straight left.
White throws a hook but Blank avoids it easily.
White slips a jab from Blank.
White was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
White throws a right hand that misses
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
White swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Blank's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
White swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blank counters with a huge right that knocks White out cold! Blank is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Blank!
Billy Blank is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Billy Blank thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C164: Taneyev vs St. Gough
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Allu wants to clinch
and Allu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.#CL#
Allu clinches.
Blank is trying to break the clinch but Allu has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Blank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allu tries to clinch but Blank is having none of it.
Blank scores with the left hand. Allu knows he should have avoided that one.
Allu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Allu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Allu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blank 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.
Allu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu tries to clinch but Blank moves away #KD2#
and Blank counters with a crisp right hand that drops Allu! Blank lets Allu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Allu is rocked!#CUT2#Juki Allu's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allu wants to clinch but Blank slips to the side
and Blank counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Blank!
After winning the bout, Billy Blank thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 94 - Land vs Zhao 2
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Blank cracks Virus with an open hand slap.
Virus with a nice calf kick.
Virus throws a leg kick
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Blank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blank misses with a left hand
and Virus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blank drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Virus right on the button. Virus goes down! Blank follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Blank gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
Billy Blank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BB 90 - St. Gough vs Kisei
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Bjornsson backs off Blank throws a huge counter combo but Bjornsson manages to avoid it all.
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Blank avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Blank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bjornsson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Blank to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Bjornsson misses.
Blank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Blank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blank jabs Bjornsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blank.
Blank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
We've been hearing reports that Bjornsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blank looks to throw the jab but Bjornsson is out of range.
Bjornsson blocks a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Blank scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Blank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blank throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blank.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjornsson misses with a left hand
and Blank counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
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 Bjornsson misses.
Bjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand.
Blank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blank 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.#T3#
Blank lands a really nice looking cross but Bjornsson seems unphased.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blank connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Blank throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Blank throws a series of punches but Bjornsson avoids them all with ease.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blank is trying to defend but Bjornsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Blank trying to hold on to Bjornsson's head to control him but Bjornsson postures up.
Bjornsson wants to take a breather but Blank is having none of it.
Bjornsson prevents Blank from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Bjornsson.
Blank tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson drops an elbow to the side of Blank's head. #SUB2#
Blank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bjornsson wants to control but Blank is keeping him busy.
Bjornsson passes to full mount!
Blank can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson shoots for a takedown but Blank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blank moves away from the strike by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Blank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for Blank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bjornsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bjornsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Blank takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Blank is looking for a sweep.
Blank is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bjornsson connects with a decent elbow.
Bjornsson is chipping away with strikes.
Blank sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Blank actively working from the bottom here.
Blank tries to roll over but Bjornsson keeps him under control.
Bjornsson trying to pass the guard but Blank defending well.
Blank is looking to improve his position.
Bjornsson slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Blank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blank trying to control here.
Bjornsson working the head and body with strikes.
Bjornsson wants to control but Blank is keeping him busy.
Bjornsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blank taking some punishment here, with Bjornsson in his half guard. #SUB2#
Blank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blank trying to control but Bjornsson postures up.
Blank is pressing down on Bjornsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Blank keeping full guard, as Bjornsson tries to pass.
Blank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bjornsson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bjornsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blank's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Blank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bjornsson pushing down on Blank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Blank is working from the bottom.
Blank wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blank wants to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson trying to control from half guard but Blank is working away. #T4#
Blank trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Blank tries to hold on but Bjornsson postures up.
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjornsson prevents Blank from getting the reversal.
Bjornsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blank is squirming around, avoiding Bjornsson's attempts to control the action.
Blank is trying to escape the mount.
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!
Blank tries to lock up and control but Bjornsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bjornsson with a couple of short strikes.
Blank manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Blank misses with a right hand #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a shoot takedown. Blank fights it but they end up in guard.
Bjornsson stopping the sweep attempt from Blank.#SUB2#
Blank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Blank controls Bjornsson momentarily but Bjornsson frees himself. #SUB2#
Blank is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bjornsson has his hands clasped together but Blank extends and breaks Bjornsson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Blank.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Blank!
A victorious Billy Blank thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 87 - Allu vs Steel 2
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Champion lands a nice hook to Blank's body. Blank takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Champion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Blank counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Peoples Champion has been cut.
Blank misses with a straight left.
Champion lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Champion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blank.
Champion misses with a right hand
and Champion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blank slips a straight right by Champion.
Blank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been hearing reports that Blank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Champion throws an overhand right that lands on Blank's shoulder, as Blank tries to avoid the shot.
Blank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Champion.
Blank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Champion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD2#
Champion drops Blank with a right and a left! Champion comes rushing in but Blank regains his composure and manages to keep Champion in guard. #CUT2#It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
Champion told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Champion stands up from Blank's guard - Champion perhaps looking for a knockout.
Blank misses the jab.
Champion misses with a straight left.
It looked like Blank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Champion throws an overhand right that lands on Blank's shoulder, as Blank tries to avoid the shot.
Blank moves out of range of the strikes.
Blank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Champion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blank moves away.
Champion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blank was well out of range. Poor timing from Champion.
Champion throws a right hand that misses
and Blank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Champion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Champion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Champion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Champion fails to land with a series of punches.
Champion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Champion tries to land a front kick but Blank steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Blank tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Champion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blank looks to land a left hand but Champion moved out of range nicely.
Champion loads up on a big right hand but Blank slips the punch.
Blank goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champion throws a right and a left that Blank avoids nicely.
Blank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Champion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blank is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Champion. That's going to slow Blank down.
Champion scores with a hook to the body. Blank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Champion throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Champion misses the target.
Blank moves away from the strike by Champion.
Champion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blank.
A leg kick checked by Blank.
Champion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Blank was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Champion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Peoples Champion's cut even more.
Champion scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Champion misses with a right hand
and Champion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Blank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Champion throws a leg kick but Blank checks it.
A punch combination from Champion misses.
Champion misses with a right hand
and Champion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blank throws a body shot but no joy.
Champion misses with a hook
and Blank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Peoples Champion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blank is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Champion misses with an uppercut
and Blank counters with a crisp right that sends Champion to the canvas! Blank follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
A victorious Billy Blank thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 79 - Panic vs Bleak 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Blank thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blank lands the left hand.
A big right from Blank misses.
Blank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Blank misses its intended target.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Blank misses the shot to the body.
Blank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Blank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blank misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blank takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blank throws out the jab.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blank misses with an uppercut
and Blank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blank misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel slips a straight right by Blank.
Blank throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Blank throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Steel counters with a left hand that sends Blank to the canvas!
Steel wants to pass the guard but Blank is keeping the position.
Blank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blank is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Blank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Steel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Blank looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Blank looking to control.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blank wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Steel is now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blank is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Blank wants to get back to full guard but Steel has mounted him!
Blank is looking to get to half guard.
Steel controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Steel looking for a guillotine from mount but Blank is having none of it.
Steel avoids the attempt from Blank to control.
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blank is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4##SUB2#
Steel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Blank is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel trying to control but Blank is having none of it.
Blank prevents Steel from taking his back.
Blank tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Blank'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#
Blank throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
letting Blank counter with a right hand.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blank misses with a straight left.
Blank loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel is looking for the big counter here.
Blank misses with a right hand
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Blank misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Blank misses.
Steel misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Blank misses the target.
Blank feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blank.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.#T1#
Steel misses with a left hand
and Blank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel slips under a jab from Blank.
Steel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blank is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Blank looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blank lands a slapping body shot.
Billy Blank is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blank lands the left hand.
Blank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel throws a hook but Blank blocks it.
Blank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Blank blocks a jab.
Blank just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Blank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blank looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
Blank misses with a straight right.
Blank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billy Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blank throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blank misses with the combination.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blank.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Blank misses.
Blank fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blank misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Blank throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Blank throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blank. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel moves forwards but Blank connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blank misses the shot to the body.
Blank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Steel misses.
Blank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blank misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Steel slips a straight right by Blank.
Blank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steel defending well as Blank loads up on a big left hand.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Blank counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Blank misses with an uppercut.
Steel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blank to score with a decent uppercut.
Blank misses with a jab to the body
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel throws out a counter right but Blank avoids it with no problem.
Blank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Blank throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blank misses with a hook
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Blank throws an off balance right hand
and Blank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Blank is rocked!
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Blank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Blank saw that one coming.
Blank misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Blank moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##KD2#
Steel cracks Blank with a big right hand and Blank goes down!
Oh Blank is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Blank.
Blank seems to have got his legs back now.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Blank is keeping the position.
Blank is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Blank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blank looking for subs off his back but Steel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Blank trying to control but Steel postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Blank is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel. #SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blank has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blank wants to control but Steel is keeping busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Blank is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blank is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blank has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Blank is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blank avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blank blocks a jab.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blank.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel defending well as Blank loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blank throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blank throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Blank misses with a body shot.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank misses with a left hand
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Blank ducks straight into an uppercut from Steel and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Blank manages to regain guard straight away.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel trying to control but Blank is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steel 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Steel!
Daniel Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Billy Blank was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: BB 73 - Virus vs Bjornsson
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Sapo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blank.
Sapo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blank throws a jab but it's blocked by Sapo.
Sapo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blank lands a two punch combo.
Blank throws a nice looking combination but Sapo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sapo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blank scores with a nice head shot.
Sapo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blank counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target.
Sapo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sapo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sapo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blank looks to throw the jab but Sapo is out of range.
Blank connects with a single shot there.
Blank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sapo counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Blank lands with a straight right. Sapo didn't see that one coming.
Blank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blank throws a good cross that connects.
Blank with a nice cross.
Sapo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sapo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sapo moves out of range of the strikes.
Blank with a nice cross.
Blank misses with a straight left.
Blank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sapo swings for the body but Blank moves out of range.
Blank blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Blank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Sapo throws a big counter combination but Blank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blank scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sapo moves out of range as Blank strikes.
Blank throws a lazy right hand but Sapo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Blank misses with an uppercut. Sapo saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blank. Sapo does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Sapo misses the target.
Blank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blank lands a really nice looking cross but Sapo seems unphased.
Blank listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blank throws a shot from downtown. Sapo moves away and avoids it.
Blank misses the jab.
Blank scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target.
Blank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sapo slips under a jab from Blank.
Sapo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sapo scores with a body shot.
Blank throws a hook to the side of Sapo's head but Sapo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sapo ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Blank connects with a body shot.#T3#
Blank works the jab nicely.
Sapo misses with a straight right.
Blank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sapo catches Blank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sapo slips under a jab from Blank.
Blank scores with a jab.
Sapo throws an overhand right that lands on Blank's shoulder, as Blank tries to avoid the shot.
Sapo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blank 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.
Blank lands a nice looking body shot.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Sapo misses with a right hand
and Blank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blank misses the shot to the body.
Sapo is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Blank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blank throws a poor cross that misses
and Sapo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Blank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sapo scores with a hook to the body. Blank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blank misses with a straight left.
Sapo moves away from the strike by Blank.
Blank throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sapo on the side of the head.
Sapo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blank.
Blank misses with a straight left.
It looked like Sapo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blank.
Blank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blank looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sapo!
Blank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sapo under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sapo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blank manages to avoid it.
Sapo throws a shot from downtown. Blank moves away and avoids it.
Blank is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sapo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab lands there for Blank.
Blank thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sapo throws a body shot but no joy.
Blank clobbers Sapo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Billy Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sapo lands a nice shot that snaps Blank's head back.
Sapo looks to score with a jab to the body but Blank is just out of range.
Blank lands with a straight right. Sapo didn't see that one coming.
Blank avoids the body shot from Sapo.
A jab from Blank does it's job there.
Sapo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blank misses the jab.
Billy Blank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blank cracks Sapo with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sapo misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Blank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sapo throws a lazy uppercut
and Blank counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Sapo ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Blank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sapo counter with a right hand.
Sapo misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blank, as that shot connected.
Blank lands a nice hook to Sapo's body. Sapo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sapo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sapo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blank blocks a jab.
It seemed like Blank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blank with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Sapo.
Nice uppercut lands for Blank. That snapped Sapo's head back.
Sapo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sapo ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
An attempted straight right counter from Sapo misses the target.
Sapo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Sapo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blank avoids the body shot from Sapo.
Oh Sapo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The crowd cheers as Blank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sapo doesn't seem phased though.
Blank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Blank. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Sapo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sapo seems to have got his legs back now.
Sapo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blank.
Sapo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sapo moves away from the strike by Blank.
Sapo throws a body shot but no joy.
Blank swings for the body but Sapo moves out of range.
Sapo misses with a wild combination.
Blank lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sapo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blank misses the jab.
Blank catches Sapo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Blank lands a glancing blow to the side of Sapo's head.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Blank cracks Sapo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blank scores with a jab to the body.
Blank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sapo counters with a two punch combo.
Sapo ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Sapo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blank scores with a sloppy right hand. Sapo should have avoided that one.
Sapo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blank.
Sapo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blank.
Sapo jabs at Blank's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blank fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sapo throws a nice looking combination but Blank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blank misses with a hook. Sapo ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Sapo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Blank. Those never looked like landing.
Blank misses the jab.
Blank connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sapo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blank was well out of range. Poor timing from Sapo.
A jab from Blank misses.
A swing and a miss from Blank.
An attempted straight right counter from Sapo misses the target.
Blank connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sapo. Sapo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Blank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sapo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blank misses with a hook.
It looked like Sapo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blank connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sapo throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Sapo misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Blank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Blank drops Sapo with a beautiful combination! Sapo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blank is looking for the KO!
Blank cracks Sapo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sapo falls backwards against the cage. Blank follows up with more strikes that drop Sapo to his knees. Blank keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sapo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
A victorious Billy Blank thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 68 - Anubis vs Wright 2
Date: Aug 23, 2022

#R1#
Longchain dodges the punch combination from Blank.
Longchain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blank lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Longchain circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Longchain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Longchain blocks a jab.
Longchain changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Longchain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Blank throws a nice looking combination but Longchain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Longchain misses the target.
Longchain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Longchain tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank clobbers Longchain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Jim Longchain has been cut.
Longchain staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blank, as that shot connected.
Blank throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Blank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blank scores with a nice right hand. #KD2#
Blank drops Longchain with a beautiful combination! Longchain stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blank is looking for the KO!#KD2#
Blank feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Longchain sprawling to the canvas! Longchain rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Blank finish him?! #ROC2#Longchain is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Blank cracks Longchain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Longchain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Blank finish him?
Oh Longchain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blank throws an off balance right hand
and Longchain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longchain seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Blank drops Longchain with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Longchain looks back up at him and smiles so Blank waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Blank loads up on a big right hand but Longchain slips the punch.
Longchain misses the jab.
Longchain blocks a jab.#T2#
Blank misses with a wild combination.
Longchain half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blank throws a big shot that misses.
Longchain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blank misses with a lunging right hand
and Longchain counters with a nice leg kick.
Longchain fails with a takedown attempt.
Blank throws a lazy right hand but Longchain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longchain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blank misses with a looping right.
Longchain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Blank just manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Blank misses its intended target.
Blank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blank 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.#T3#
Blank closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blank loads up on a big right hand but Longchain slips the punch.
Longchain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Longchain misses.
Blank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blank takes a swing at Longchain's ribcage but misses.
Longchain goes for a double leg but Blank avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blank continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Longchain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Blank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Longchain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blank jabs Longchain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Longchain ducks right into an uppercut from Blank.
Blank darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Blank throws a lazy right hand but Longchain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longchain throwing a counter right hand but Blank manages to avoid it.
Blank scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Billy Blank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longchain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blank.
Longchain attempts a counter takedown but Blank avoids it well and moves away.
Blank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Longchain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Longchain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blank.
Blank looks to throw the jab but Longchain is out of range.
Longchain tries to counter with a takedown but Blank is quick to defend against it.
Blank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Longchain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Longchain's cut.
That's time! Longchain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Longchain misses its target.
Blank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Blank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blank misses the shot to the body.
Longchain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Longchain moves away from the strike by Blank.
Blank lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blank throws a jab but it's blocked by Longchain.
Longchain is looking to counter punch.
Blank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longchain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank scores with a hook.
Longchain misses with a hook to the body
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jim Longchain's cut is getting worse.
Longchain slips a jab from Blank.
A little feinted left hand from Longchain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blank throws a lazy right hand but Longchain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Blank misses with the combination.
Longchain slips a jab from Blank.
Longchain stuns Blank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blank misses with an uppercut
and Longchain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blank thinking.
Blank scores with a sloppy right hand. Longchain should have avoided that one.
Longchain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longchain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blank connects with a right hand. Longchain shakes it off.
Blank throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Longchain to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Blank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blank scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longchain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billy Blank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Blank. No joy for Longchain on that attempt.
Longchain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blank throws a body shot but no joy.
Longchain slips a straight right by Blank.
Longchain throws a leg kick
and Blank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blank missing with a left hand there. Longchain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Longchain. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Good shot there by Blank.#T3#
Blank misses with a hook. Longchain ducked under it nicely.
Blank throws a hook but Longchain blocks it.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Blank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longchain.
A swing and a miss from Blank.
Longchain attempts a counter takedown but Blank avoids it well and moves away.
Blank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Blank.
Longchain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Longchain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blank throws out a loose jab but Longchain uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Blank displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Longchain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blank misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longchain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blank works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target.
Longchain throwing a counter right hand but Blank manages to avoid it.
Blank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Longchain'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Blank throws a right and a left that Longchain avoids nicely.
Longchain lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Blank scores with a nice strike.
Longchain throws a lazy uppercut
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand.
Longchain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blank.#TD#
Longchain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blank is trying to improve his position.
Blank is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Longchain tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Blank is looking for a sweep.
Blank regains half guard.#T1#
Longchain prevents Blank from improving his position.#SUB2#
Blank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blank taking some punishment here, with Longchain in his half guard.
Blank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Longchain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Blank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Longchain pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Blank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Longchain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Blank wants to get back to full guard.
Longchain working over Blank with some ground and pound. Blank looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Blank looking for submissions off his back.
Blank tries to roll over but Longchain keeps him under control.
Blank gets back to full guard.
Longchain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Longchain trying to control the position from guard on top but Blank 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.
Longchain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Longchain landing some decent shots from guard.
Longchain lands a couple of digs.
Blank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longchain is one step ahead there.
Longchain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jim Longchain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Blank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Longchain defends it easily.
Longchain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blank's head.#SUB2#
Blank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Longchain defends it easily.#T4#
Longchain won't allow Blank to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Blank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blank wants to hit a sweep here but Longchain passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blank there!
Blank slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Longchain is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longchain throwing shots but Blank is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Longchain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blank 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Blank!
Billy Blank decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 59 - Gracie vs Gebhardt
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Blank lands a lovely overhand right.
Blank throws a hook but St. Gough avoids it easily.
St. Gough looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
St. Gough closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
St. Gough's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on St. Gough's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
St. Gough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blank tries to circle away but St. Gough has him pinned against the cage.
St. Gough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blank wants to get back to striking at distance but St. Gough won't allow it.
Blank is looking to break free of the clinch but St. Gough has double underhooks.
Blank has had enough of the clinch but St. Gough keeps him there for the moment.
Blank has St. Gough pressed against the cage.
St. Gough avoiding damage.
St. Gough scores with a nice hook to the head.
St. Gough digs a right hand underneath Blank's ribcage. Blank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
St. Gough misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Blank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
St. Gough scores with a shoulder strike.
St. Gough lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Blank looking to slow down the pace here.
St. Gough lands a nice uppercut.
Blank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St. Gough works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Blank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Gough lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blank or not.
Blank is breathing heavily.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Blank avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
St. Gough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blank is looking to break free of the clinch but St. Gough has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Blank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blank wants to break free but St. Gough has control.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Gough cracks Blank with a nice body shot.
St. Gough gets through Blank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Gough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
St. Gough can't find room to land a body shot as Blank controls the action.
St. Gough scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from St. Gough. #BC2#
St. Gough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from St. Gough.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Gough is leaning against Blank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
St. Gough lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blank backwards. #T2#
St. Gough can't find room to land a body shot as Blank controls the action.
St. Gough gets through Blank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
St. Gough scores with a shot to the side of Blank's head.
St. Gough works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
St. Gough digs a right hand underneath Blank's ribcage. Blank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
St. Gough lands a hook that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
St. Gough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
St. Gough stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
St. Gough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St. Gough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from St. Gough.
St. Gough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
St. Gough lands a body shot.
St. Gough works on Blank's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Gough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
St. Gough scores with a hook to the body.
St. Gough lands a hook that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
St. Gough is leaning against Blank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
St. Gough pushes Blank back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Gough lands an uppercut.
A short left from St. Gough. #KD2#
St. Gough drops Blank onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Blank is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Blank is rocked!#T3#
St. Gough lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Blank senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tristan St. Gough!
Tristan St. Gough managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FUClothing, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Billy Blank had this to say: 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: BB 56 - Escobar vs Adam 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1##TD#
Blank fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Blank is now in King's guard.
King has momentary wrist control but Blank slips an elbow through the middle.
Blank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blank throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Blank won't allow King to get back to his feet.
Blank is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
Blank stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Blank throws a big right hand that misses.
Blank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blank advances to half guard.
Blank working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Blank with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Blank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blank throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Blank throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Blank trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blank lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Blank throws a big elbow that misses.
Blank has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blank. #T2#
Blank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blank has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Blank wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blank landing with the ground and pound.
Blank forces his way into half guard.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blank.
Blank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blank.
Blank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Blank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blank throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
Blank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
Blank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blank throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
Blank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blank passes the guard and advances to mount!
King felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
King is in a horrible position here. Blank smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Blank landing strikes from the mount.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blank lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Blank punching from mount but King doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Blank throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for King because Blank loaded up on that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blank landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#King is rocked!
Blank cracks King with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Blank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ziggy King stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh well...back to the gym.'.

Event: BB 33 - Gracie vs Apollo
Date: Mar 08, 2022

#R1#
Blank takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blank throws out a loose jab but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blank keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Blank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Okongwu gets a clinch.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot in the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Blank tries to break free but Okongwu pushes him back against the cage.
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okongwu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blank looks winded!
Okongwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
Blank wants to get back to striking at distance but Okongwu won't allow it.
Blank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Okongwu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Okongwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
A short right from Okongwu on the inside.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
Okongwu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Okongwu.
A short body shot lands from Okongwu as the two fighters clinch.
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okongwu scores with a shoulder strike.
Okongwu is leaning against Blank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Okongwu.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blank backwards. #ROC#Blank is rocked!
Okongwu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Blank is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okongwu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Blank! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Okongwu is unloading with more strikes now! Blank drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
A relieved looking Mauro Okongwu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Billy Blank stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: BB 24 - Abner vs Olsen 2
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Sapo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sapo under the eye.
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Sapo ducks down to avoid it.
Blank staying out of range there.
It looked like Blank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sapo scores with a body shot.
Blank misses with a right hand
and Sapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sapo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Sapo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sapo won't allow Blank to sweep him here.
Sapo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Blank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blank lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Blank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blank throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sapo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blank wants to pass the guard but Sapo is keeping the position.#T1#
Sapo looking to control.
Sapo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sapo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sapo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blank scoring with some ground and pound.
Blank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2##SUB2#
Sapo working for a triangle but Blank defends it easily.
Blank won't allow Sapo to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sapo has an active guard here but Blank has managed to pass into half guard.
Blank looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sapo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sapo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sapo taking some punishment here, with Blank in his half guard. #ROC#Sapo is rocked!
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blank lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sapo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Blank jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
A very excited looking Billy Blank 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.

Event: BB 14 - Olsen vs Gascoigne
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Bennett gets a clinch. #BC#
Blank breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Bennett pushes Blank up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Blank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bennett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Blank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennett fails with the takedown
and Blank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bennett.#CL2#
Bennett instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bennett pulls guard effortlessly.
Blank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blank defends it easily.
Blank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blank's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Blank pushes his legs off easily.
Blank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blank has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Blank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Blank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blank scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blank trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blank defends well.#SUB2#
Bennett working for a triangle but Blank defends it easily.
Blank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Bennett working for a triangle but Blank defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Blank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blank works his way back into a safe position though.
Blank lands a couple of digs.
Blank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blank's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Blank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blank works his way back into a safe position though.
Blank distracts Bennett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Bennett is rocked!
Blank loads up on a big left hand. Bennett felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Blank looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bennett can't hide his disappointment, as Blank celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Blank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 9 - Abner vs King
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Gascoigne misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Gascoigne.
Blank circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Gascoigne has been cut.
Gascoigne tries to clinch but Blank moves out of range.
Blank lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank lands an overhand right.
Blank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gascoigne counters with a low kick, right behind Blank 's knee.
Gascoigne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blank misses with a straight right. #T1#
Blank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blank throws a right hand that misses
and Gascoigne counters with a stiff right hand.
Blank misses with a few strikes there.
Gascoigne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blank scores with a shot to the body.
Gascoigne throws a body kick that misses
letting Blank counter with a right hand.
A combination from Blank does no damage.
Blank missing with a left hand there. Gascoigne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blank looks to land a left hand but Gascoigne moved out of range nicely.#T2##CL#
Gascoigne clinches.
Gascoigne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blanks head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blank is trying to push Gascoigne away but Gascoigne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gascoigne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Gascoigne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blank can't break the clinch.
Blank is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gascoigne lands a shoulder strike.
Blank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gascoigne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gascoigne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gascoigne lands a right hand.
Gascoigne lands a nice shot to the body.
Blank looks winded!
Gascoigne throws a punch but it's blocked by Blank.
A head punch on the inside from Gascoigne fails to land.
Blank blocking some punches.
Gascoigne lands a nice shot to the body.
Gascoigne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gascoigne scores with a shot to the side of Blank's head.
Gascoigne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Gascoigne misses with the head strike.
Gascoigne gets through Blank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gascoigne cracks Blank with a nice body shot.
Gascoigne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gascoigne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gascoigne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blank.
A right handed body shot lands from Gascoigne.
Gascoigne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gascoigne scores with a shot to the side of Blank's head.
Gascoigne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gascoigne lands a shot to the body.
Gascoigne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Gascoigne.
A body shot lands from Gascoigne.
Blank looking to stall.
Gascoigne lands a shoulder strike.
Gascoigne lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gascoigne.
A short right from Gascoigne.
A nice left hand lands by Gascoigne. #T4#
Gascoigne lands a left hand.
Gascoigne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gascoigne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gascoigne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blank is trying to break the clinch but Gascoigne is controlling him.
Gascoigne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blanks head. #ROC#Blank is rocked!
Gascoigne cracks Blank with a nice body shot.
Gascoigne lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Gascoigne.
Blank is still on wobbly legs! Can Gascoigne finish him?#KD#
Gascoigne drops Blank onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Blank is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gascoigne throws a big uppercut that drops Blank! More strikes from Gascoigne and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Blank lies dazed against the cage as Gascoigne celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Gascoigne!
Paul Gascoigne decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Billy Blank had this to say: 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: CMMA 135 Dinapoli v Corleone
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slaissi.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blank.
Slaissi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blank in his tracks.
Slaissi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blank moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Blank loads up on a big right hand but Slaissi slips the punch.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Blank counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Slaissi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Slaissi rushes Blank and presses him up against the cage.
Slaissi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slaissi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi digs a right hand underneath Blank's ribcage. Blank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaissi.
Blank looks winded!
Slaissi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi presses Blank against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Slaissi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Slaissi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slaissi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Slaissi scores with a shoulder strike.
Slaissi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slaissi lands a shot to the body.
Blank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaissi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blank's coach down at CHECKMATE PRIME MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blank's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Slaissi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Slaissi.
A short right from Slaissi on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blank struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaissi controls his hands.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slaissi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slaissi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Slaissi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Blank.
Blank blocking some punches.
Slaissi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Slaissi.
Good body shot from Slaissi. #T3#
Slaissi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Slaissi swings wildly with an uppercut but Blank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaissi tries to work over Blank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blank letting Slaissi take a breather here.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaissi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slaissi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Slaissi lands an uppercut.
Slaissi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Slaissi scores with a shot to the side of Blank's head.
Slaissi lands a right hand.
Slaissi tries to work over Blank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaissi misses with a punch to the body.
Blank working hard to break the clinch.
Blank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blank.
Slaissi lands a hook that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
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!
Slaissi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blank prevents a body shot from Slaissi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slaissi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Slaissi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blank has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slaissi. Slaissi obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Slaissi does it's job there.
Slaissi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Blank misses.
Slaissi jabs Blank to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slaissi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Blank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi misses with a right hand
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Slaissi drives through and clinches with Blank against the cage.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Blank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaissi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Slaissi keeps control of Blank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Slaissi fails to land.
Slaissi tries a body shot but Blank blocks it.
Slaissi tries a body shot but Blank blocks it.
Blank tries to throw a body punch but Slaissi avoids it by throwing Blank back against the cage.
Slaissi lands with a left to the head.
Slaissi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Blank.
Good body shot from Slaissi.
Kimbo Slaissi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blank is breathing heavily.
Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaissi misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi scores with a shoulder strike.
Slaissi lands a hook that snaps the head of Blank backwards. #T2#
Blank is trying to force a seperation but Slaissi has the dominant position.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body.
Slaissi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Blank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a shoulder strike.
Slaissi scores 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!
Slaissi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Slaissi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slaissi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Blank's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Blank drops to his knees and Slaissi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slaissi!
In defeat, Billy Blank stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: CMMA 123 Dinapoli v Kennedy
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Dykstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dykstra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dykstra swings for the body but Blank moves out of range.
We've been told by Dykstra's head coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dykstra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blank.
Blank 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.
Dykstra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dykstra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dykstra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blank misses with a wild combination.
Dykstra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blank.
Blank misses with a hook.
A jab from Dykstra misses.
Blank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Blank.
Dykstra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blank shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dykstra eats them both and turns towards Blank to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dykstra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blank.
Blank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dykstra throws a jab but it's blocked by Blank. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Dykstra.
Blank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dykstra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blank.
Dykstra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dykstra misses with the combination.
Dykstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blank moves away.
Blank throws a hook but Dykstra avoids it easily.
Blank scores with a jab. Dykstra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dykstra misses with a left hand
and Blank counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Dykstra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dykstra misses with a few strikes there.
Dykstra throws a hook but Blank blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dykstra loads up on a big right hand but Blank slips the punch.
Blank 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.
A slow jab from Blank misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Dykstra misses the target.
Blank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dykstra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blank's coach down at CHECKMATE PRIME MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blank's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Dykstra scores with a shot to the body.
Dykstra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Blank misses.
Blank throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Dykstra was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dykstra throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Dykstra has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dykstra.
Blank looks winded!
Dykstra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dykstra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blank goes for a takedown attempt but Dykstra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dykstra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dykstra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blank loads up on a big right hand but Dykstra slips the punch.#CL#
Dykstra has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Dykstra cracks Blank with a nice body shot.
Blank goes for a takedown attempt but Dykstra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dykstra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dykstra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blank's head.
Blank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dykstra.
Blank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blank 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.
Dykstra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dykstra throws a lazy right hand but Blank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dykstra misses with a series of wild punches.
Dykstra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blank.
The crowd cheers as Blank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dykstra doesn't seem phased though.
Dykstra scores with a jab to the head.
Blank throws a hook but Dykstra blocks it.
Dykstra throws the left hand but Blank avoids the punch easily.
Dykstra throws an overhand right that lands on Blank's shoulder, as Blank tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Dykstra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blank throws out a counter right but Dykstra avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blank looks to throw the jab but Dykstra is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dykstra misses its target.
Blank swings widly with a right hand
and Dykstra counters with a series of strikes. Blank will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blank blocks a jab.
Blank walks into a stiff left hand from Dykstra.
Blank connects with a body shot that sends Dykstra's belly button to the back.
Blank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dykstra.
Blank throws a lazy right hand but Dykstra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dykstra lands a really nice looking cross but Blank seems unphased.
Blank has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blank there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dykstra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blank counters with a straight right hand.
Dykstra slips a jab and a cross from Blank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blank throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dykstra on the side of the head.
Dykstra throws a lazy right hand but Blank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD#
Dykstra drops Blank with a beautiful combination! Blank stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dykstra is looking for the KO!#ROC#Blank is rocked!#CL#
Dykstra darts in and clinches Blank up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walt Dykstra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Blank.
Walt Dykstra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dykstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blank moves away.
Blank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blank keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blank blocks a jab.
Dykstra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dykstra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blank scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dykstra in his tracks.
Good exchange - Blank coming out on top.
Blank misses with a left hand
and Dykstra counters with a stiff right hand.
Dykstra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dykstra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blank lands a jab to Dykstra's midsection.
Dykstra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blank.
Dykstra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dykstra throws a series of punches but Blank moves out of range.
Dykstra ducks under a wild hook from Blank.#T1#
Blank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dykstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blank moves away.
Blank misses with a straight right.
Blank slips under a jab.
Blank is looking for the big counter here.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blank jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dykstra tries to clinch but Blank is having none of it.
A jab from Dykstra misses.
A swing and a miss from Blank.
Blank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dykstra drops his hands momentarily and Blank takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Dykstra is rocked!
Blank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dykstra is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Blank doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Dykstra crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Dykstra's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Blank!
After winning the bout, Billy Blank thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 109 Peieira vs. Big Mouth
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Blank tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blank won't be happy with that.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Blank wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blank keeps working.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blank can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes throwing strikes but Blank manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Blank working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Blank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blank trying to control the pace.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Blank wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Blank looking to pass the guard.
Blank wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blank tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blank's guard. #REVR#
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes stands up over Blank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blank working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blank is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blank is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blank managing to control the position.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Barnes won't allow Blank to sweep him here.
Blank keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes won't allow Blank to sweep him here.
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnes is in close to Blank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blank looking to control.
Barnes stands up over Blank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blank wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blank is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blank's head.
Blank keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes won't allow Blank to sweep him here.
Blank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Blank advances position into side control!
Barnes tries to bench press Blank off him but Blank keeps the position.
Barnes is not content to let Blank control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barnes slips a jab from Blank.
Billy Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blank moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Blank lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Blank throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Blank punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Blank misses with a left hand #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blank is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blank keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Blank keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Blank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving.
Blank thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target. #T2#
Blank jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Blank connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Barnes misses with a left hand
letting Blank counter with a right hand.
Blank thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Blank throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blank thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab lands there for Blank.
A slow jab from Blank misses its intended target. #T3#
Blank misses with a looping right.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blank has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blank misses with a body shot.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blank sprawls and moves away.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Blank moved away.
Blank just misses with a punch to the body.
Blank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Blank 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.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blank connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Blank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
A lazy left from Blank finds it's target.
Barnes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Blank misses with a body shot #TD#
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes is in close to Blank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Blank.
Drew Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVB#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blank stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blank won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Blank trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Blank sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drew Barnes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blank.
Blank bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Blank takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Blank stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
A swing and a miss from Blank.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Blank ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes slips under a jab from Blank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Blank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes defending well as Blank loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Blank is just out of range.
Blank pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Blank swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Blank moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blank misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Blank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blank.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blank throws out the jab.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Blank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Barnes cracks Blank with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Blank misses.
Blank cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blank.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Blank.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Blank counters with a nice uppercut.
Blank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Blank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes misses the jab.
Blank misses with a straight right.
Blank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Blank is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Blank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blank throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Blank throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blank.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blank connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Blank looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes slips a jab from Blank.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blank. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Blank.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Blank saw that one coming.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Blank connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Blank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blank 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Blank!
An out of breath Billy Blank thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 63 Yrjke vs Dallas
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Blank cracks Farva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Farva misses with a takedown
and Blank counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Blank there.#CUT#It looks like Rodney Farva has been cut.
Blank moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blank cracks Farva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blank is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blank with a jab.
Farva takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farva on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Farva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Farva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blank keeps working.
Farva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blank is looking for a sweep.
Farva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blank is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Farva cracks Blank with a big elbow.
Blank is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Blank is looking for a sweep.
Blank managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Farva.
Blank is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blank regains half guard.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Farva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blank's head.
Blank is trying to get back to full guard.
Blank makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blank.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farva postures up and lands a big shot to Blank's brow.
Farva stopping the sweep attempt from Blank.
Farva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Farva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farva is one step ahead there.
Farva is working Blank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farva wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving.
Farva preventing the sweep.
Farva wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving.
Farva landing with the ground and pound.
Farva wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving. #T3#
Blank trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Farva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blank seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Billy Blank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blank connects with a jab.
Blank lands a really nice looking cross but Farva seems unphased.
Blank is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheers as Blank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Farva doesn't seem phased though.
Blank works Farva's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Farva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blank connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blank lands a lovely overhand right.
Blank scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blank is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Farva shoots in and drives through. Blank sprawls well.
Billy Blank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Farva.
Blank connects with a body shot.
Blank lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blank.
Farva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#That has opened up Rodney Farva's cut even more.
Blank digs a good body shot into Farva's ribs.
Farva looks winded!
Farva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blank pinned against the cage. Blank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blank drops Farva with a big left hand! Farva is injured, injured bad! Blank jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
A relieved looking Billy Blank thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CMMA 47 Virus vs Ghambe
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Klauss.
Blank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klauss has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Jan Klauss has been cut.
Klauss misses with a double jab
and Blank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klauss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klauss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blank scores with a jab. Klauss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klauss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Blank counters with a nice right hand that sends Klauss toppling to the canvas! Klauss scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Blank finish him?!#ROC#Klauss is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blank shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Klauss takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Blank sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Klauss bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Blank!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Blank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 36 Nycz vs Pizza
Date: Sep 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berglund misses with a hook
and Blank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Berglund walks into a stiff left hand from Blank.
Olof Berglund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berglund fails with the takedown
and Berglund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berglund slips a straight right by Blank.
Blank stuffs the takedown.
Blank tries to counter with a takedown but Berglund is quick to defend against it.
Berglund throws a wild body kick that Blank sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Berglund fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blank to the ground. Berglund is now in Blank's guard.
Berglund postures up and lands a big shot to Blank's brow.
Berglund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blank looking to control.
Blank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berglund's guard. #REVR##T1#
Blank won't allow Berglund to sweep him here.
Blank wants to control from the top but Berglund keeps moving.
Blank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berglund wants to sweep here but Blank controlling him for the moment.
Berglund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blank is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berglund trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Berglund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blank is one step ahead there.
Blank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blank throws a strike but Berglund rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Blank wants to stand up but Berglund is controlling him.
Berglund preventing the sweep.
Blank is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berglund works over Blank with some ground and pound from guard.
Blank is looking to stand back up but Berglund counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blank.
Berglund working over Blank with some ground and pound. Blank looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berglund is trying to control. Blank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blank trying to control from the bottom.
Berglund looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blank with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Blank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blank tries to get to full guard but Berglund has control of the leg.
Berglund is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berglund drops an elbow to the side of Blank's head.
Berglund not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berglund prevents Blank from improving his position.
Berglund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blank tries to kick Berglund off but Berglund keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Berglund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berglund seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Blank is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berglund scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blank is trying to control but can't.
Blank is looking to escape.
Berglund working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berglund trying to pass the guard but Blank defending well.
Berglund winds up and cracks Blank 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.
Blank is staying active underneath Berglund, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berglund thows a huge punch but Blank dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blank is positioning himself well to prevent Berglund advancing to mount.
Blank is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olof Berglund dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Blank does it's job there.
Blank is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Berglund fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blank avoids it really well and circles away.
Berglund misses with a left hand
and Berglund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berglund gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Blank counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berglund's hands.
Berglund doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blank counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Blank cracks Berglund with a hook to the temple - Berglund is on wobbly legs here! Blank swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Berglund falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Blank wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Blank!
Billy Blank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kot scores with a head kick. Blank tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blank 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.
Blank avoids the head kick by Kot.
Kot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kot misses with a head kick.
Blank steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kot.
A head kick from Kot lands but Blank takes it in his stride.
Kot lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blank misses with an uppercut.
Blank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blank dips to his left and cracks Kot with an uppercut!
Kot tries a head kick but it misses.
Kot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blank avoids the head kick by Kot.
Blank throws a jab when Kot was well out of range.
Kot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Kot misses
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand.
Kot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kot takes one to the chin there.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kot.
Blank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kot moves forwards but Blank connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Blank misses.
Kot throws a head kick that misses
and Blank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Blank misses.
Kot moves out of range of the strikes.
Blank blocks a head kick by Kot.
Kot throws a nice head kick!
Gregorz Kot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kot is breathing heavily.
Kot throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Blank counters with a right hand that sends Kot tumbling to the canvas! Can Blank finish him? He dives into Kot's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#Kot is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blank postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kot covers up, he's hurt! Blank keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Blank and the ref steps in to end the fight! Blank can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
Post fight, Billy Blank stared into the camera and said 'Like I always say. I stay focus and the W is mine. Thanks to everyone my fan and my team for all the support. luv you all.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Marmalade shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blank manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marmalade is stalling in the full guard.
Blank looking to control.
Marmalade is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Blank can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marmalade controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marmalade seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blank for as long as he can get away with.
Blank has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Marmalade has passed into side control.
Marmalade cracks Blank with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blank is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marmalade's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Marmalade! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Blank has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josh Marmalade!
The defeated Billy Blank had this to say: 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blank has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blank there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blank scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Mike Brown has been cut.
Blank misses with a hook.
Brown thuds his right hand into Blank's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blank connects with a body shot.
Brown moves away from the strike by Blank.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blank misses the jab.
Blank missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blank throws out the jab.
Blank misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Mike Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blank cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
It seemed like Blank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blank loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Blank looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.#T1#
Brown slips a jab from Blank.
Blank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blank moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blank manages to avoid it.
Blank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Blank misses with a hook.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blank throws out the jab.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown lands a jab.
Blank 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. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blank manages to avoid it.
Blank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Blank counters with a straight right hand.
Blank slips under a jab.
Blank throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown jabs at Blank's body.
Blank throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blank! But no joy.
Brown moves away from the strike by Blank.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown slips under a jab from Blank.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blank throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
A jab from Blank misses.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
enabling Blank to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Mike Brown's cut is getting worse.
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Blank misses.
Brown moves out of range as Blank strikes.
Blank misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Blank lands with a shot to the body.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown cracks Blank with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blank missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blank slips a jab from Brown.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blank's head backwards.
Blank on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blank slips a straight right by Brown.#T4#
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Blank connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Brown swings for the body but Blank moves out of range.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown misses with a looping right.
Blank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Blank is just out of range.
Blank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blank.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Blank 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.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Blank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Blank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blank throws a sloppy body shot
and Blank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blank throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Blank misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Blank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blank.
A lazy left from Blank finds it's target.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blank. Blank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Blank throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Blank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand.
Blank throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Blank slips a jab from Brown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blank. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blank staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#Mike Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brown takes a swing at Blank's ribcage but misses.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown slips a jab from Blank.
Blank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Blank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blank.
Blank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Blank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Jab by Brown.
Brown misses with a hook
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Billy Blank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Blank is just out of range.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Blank ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blank lands a jab.
Blank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blank throws a good cross that connects.
Brown misses with a hook
and Blank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Jeez, Mike Brown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Blank scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blank counters with a big right hand! Oh Brown is in trouble here! Blank follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
An intense looking Billy Blank took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Like I always say. I stay focus and the W is mine. Thanks to everyone my fan and my team for all the support. luv you all.'.

Event: FFS 12: Riverview
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blank scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Sey La Vie has been cut.
La Vie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blank scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
La Vie has closed the distance and engaged Blank in a clinch. #TD#
La Vie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blank is trying to keep an underhook but La Vie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
La Vie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
La Vie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
La Vie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
La Vie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from La Vie. #TD#
La Vie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blank is trying to keep an underhook but La Vie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from La Vie.
Blank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from La Vie.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
La Vie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
La Vie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
La Vie working Blank over with strikes. #T1#
La Vie working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. La Vie connects with a nice short shot to Blank's temple.
La Vie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blank is looking to improve his position.
La Vie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
La Vie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blank defending well though.
La Vie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blank throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
La Vie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
La Vie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blank's head.
Blank is looking to improve his position.
La Vie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
La Vie working Blank over with strikes. #T2#
La Vie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
La Vie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU#
La Vie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
La Vie instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Vie wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Blank breaks from the clinch. #CL#
La Vie gets a clinch.
La Vie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blank takes a knee to the side of the body.
La Vie prevents Blank from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Vie wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sey La Vie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blank wants to break free but La Vie has control. #TD#
La Vie tightens his grip and picks Blank up, before dumping him to the ground. Blank manages to land in guard.
La Vie is working Blank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sey La Vie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think La Vie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sey La Vie!

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