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Event:
GC 388
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Blanc scores with a takedown into Kevin's guard.
Kevin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blanc is one step ahead there.
Kevin is still trying to improve position.
Blanc throws an elbow that misses. Kevin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blanc's guard. Nice move by Kevin!#REVB#
Kevin content to stall in guard here.
My spies in Puncher's Chance Collective inform me that Kevin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Blanc looking for a guillotine here but Kevin defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kevin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blanc has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Kevin pushing down on Blanc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kevin is trying to control. Blanc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kevin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kevin prevents Blanc from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blanc trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Blanc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kevin pulls his head out easily.
Blanc wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kevin stalling.
Kevin working Blanc over with strikes.
Kevin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kevin passes into side control, despite Blanc's attempt to control the position.
Kevin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kevin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Kevin looking to control but instead Blanc has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kevin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kevin is keen to just control but Blanc is a slippery customer.
Blanc is trying to control but can't.
Kevin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blanc wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Kevin seems content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blanc is trying to get back to full guard.
Kevin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Blanc takes the fight into the clinch.
Kevin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blanc after a bit of a struggle.
Kevin is working for takedown but Blanc is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Blanc pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Blanc throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kevin uses it to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanc is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kevin trying to control the position but Blanc is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Kevin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Blanc has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Kevin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blanc clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Blanc manages to escape to his feet.
Jean Blanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kevin closes the distance and pushes Blanc back into the cage.#TD#
Blanc turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blanc manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kevin is looking to reverse the position.
Kevin sneaks back into half guard.
Kevin taking some punishment here, with Blanc in his half guard.
Kevin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Blanc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kevin sees it coming and defends easily.
Kevin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kevin trying to control but Blanc postures up.
Blanc wants to pass to mount but Kevin is defending the position.
Blanc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU#
Blanc decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Blanc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kevin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kevin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kevin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kevin is looking to control Blanc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kevin avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Blanc seems to be looking for submissions.
Kevin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kevin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Blanc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Kevin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blanc defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kevin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kevin can do to turn this around?
Kevin controlling the position.
Kevin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blanc tries to free his leg and advance position but Kevin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kevin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Blanc drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kevin dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4#
Kevin sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Blanc looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kevin has picked Blanc up and slammed him! Blanc can't keep hold of the triangle and Kevin manages to pass to side control!
Blanc is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blanc trying to remain calm as Kevin controls from the top position.
Blanc is looking to reverse the position.
Kevin works to advance to full mount. Blanc defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kevin trying to control but Blanc is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Blanc dominated that second round.
That's time! Blanc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kevin moves into the clinch.#TD#
Blanc gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kevin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kevin.
Blanc working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kevin is pulling down on Blanc's head. It's preventing any offense from Blanc, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanc throws an elbow that misses. Kevin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blanc's guard. Nice move by Kevin!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanc can't keep his opponent in guard - Kevin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Blanc has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kevin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kevin!
Kevin grinds an elbow into Blanc's temple.
Blanc is being controlled here.
Blanc tries to escape but Kevin is in control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kevin trying to control the position but Blanc is working away.
Kevin working the ground and pound.
Blanc tries to bench press Kevin off him but Kevin keeps the position.
Blanc is letting Kevin control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Blanc's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kevin controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Kevin cracks Blanc with a big right hand but Blanc just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kevin controls the position.
More stalling from Kevin.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Blanc forces Kevin back against the cage and clinches.
Kevin tries to score a body lock takedown but Blanc shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Blanc gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kevin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kevin.
Blanc won't allow Kevin to sweep him here. #T4#
Kevin trying to control the position.
Kevin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Blanc is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kevin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kevin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kevin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Blanc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kevin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kevin content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Kevin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kevin 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Kevin!
An out of breath Lee Kevin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GC 382 Side vs Armpits
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Blanc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blanc working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blanc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blanc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blanc throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely.
Davis is looking to stand up but Blanc isn't so interested in that idea.
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Blanc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanc lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Davis won't allow Blanc to pass to mount.
Davis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blanc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though. #T1##SUB#
Blanc seems to be working for a kimura but Davis defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Blanc has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Davis defend it? Blanc steps over the head and cranks it - Davis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Blanc!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Blanc!
A relieved looking Jean Blanc thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GC 377 Armpits vs Marius
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Blanc blocks a head kick by Fuerte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanc tries a low kick but Fuerte avoids it.
It looked like Fuerte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fuerte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Fuerte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blanc with the counter takedown but Fuerte avoids it easily.
Fuerte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fuerte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick from Fuerte, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T2#
Fuerte misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Blanc counters with a shoot takedown. Fuerte fights it but they end up in guard.
Fuerte wants to stand but Blanc is controlling the position.
Blanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuerte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Fuerte manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Blanc shoots for a takedown but Fuerte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Fuerte checks a leg kick.
Fuerte tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuerte moves in looking to clinch but Blanc pushes him off.
Blanc fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Fuerte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#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.
A head kick from Fuerte lands but Blanc takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Jean Blanc has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuerte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blanc tries a quick counter leg kick but Fuerte is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Farto Fuerte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Blanc's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fuerte misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuerte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuerte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blanc tries a quick counter leg kick but Fuerte is wise to it.#T1#
Blanc keeps the fight on the outside.
Blanc wants to clinch.
Fuerte is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fuerte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blanc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blanc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Blanc scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fuerte manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fuerte misses with a wild body shot.
Blanc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Blanc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Blanc manages to break the clinch.
Blanc fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fuerte checks it well.
Fuerte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blanc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Fuerte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blanc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fuerte's waist but Fuerte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blanc off to one side.
Farto Fuerte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blanc. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blanc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuerte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fuerte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuerte.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanc has a takedown stuffed.
Fuerte throws a big counter combination but Blanc scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Farto Fuerte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Blanc's cut.
That's time! Fuerte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Blanc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fuerte tries to avoid it but Blanc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fuerte to the ground. Fuerte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blanc.
Farto Fuerte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Blanc manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fuerte on his heels. He'll look to pass Fuerte's guard now, I'm sure.
Fuerte wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Fuerte throws a right and a left that Blanc avoids nicely.
Blanc was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fuerte misses the shot to the body.
Fuerte backing away here, and Blanc unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab from Fuerte.
Blanc fails to land the takedown.
Fuerte appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fuerte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blanc feints the counter takedown.
Fuerte misses with a wild combination.
Blanc drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fuerte defends it well.#T3#
Blanc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuerte throws out the jab.
Fuerte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blanc can do to turn this around?
Fuerte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Fuerte.#T4#
Fuerte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fuerte misses with a two punch combination.
Blanc tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fuerte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jean Blanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farto Fuerte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanc will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Fuerte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farto Fuerte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fuerte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farto Fuerte! |
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Event:
GC 374 Banahatti Vs Komaroff
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Gagarin lands with an overhand left.
Gagarin throws a combination. Blanc tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gagarin lands a really nice looking cross but Blanc seems unphased.
Gagarin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Blanc scores with a takedown into Gagarin's guard.
Blanc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gagarin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blanc is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Blanc stands and steps away. Gagarin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gagarin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gagarin duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagarin throws a right hand that Blanc ducks under and follows up with a left that Blanc also avoids with ease.
Gagarin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blanc's coach down at Puncher's Chance Collective was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blanc's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Gagarin jabs at Blanc's body.
Blanc avoids the body shot from Gagarin.
Gagarin's corner calls for a 1-2. Gagarin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gagarin cracks Blanc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gagarin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Blanc is rocked!
Gagarin lands a nice shot to the body.
Blanc is still on wobbly legs! Can Gagarin finish him?
Blanc looks winded!
Gagarin connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Blanc to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Gagarin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yuri Gagarin!
Yuri Gagarin 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. |
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Event:
Dominance XVI
Date: Dec 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Hornblower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hornblower digs a good hook to Blanc's body.
Blanc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hornblower tries to avoid it but Blanc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hornblower to the ground. Hornblower escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blanc looks for the body kick but Hornblower saw that one coming.
Hornblower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blanc moves away.
Hornblower cracks Blanc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hornblower is defended easily by Blanc.
Hornblower tries for a takedown but Blanc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Hornblower has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hornblower .
Blanc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hornblower will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Hornblower . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Hornblower closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blanc did well to prevent Hornblower getting side control.
Hornblower takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blanc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hornblower .
Blanc is controlling Hornblower 's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Blanc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hornblower pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornblower looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blanc is looking to escape.
Hornblower tries to pass to full mount but Blanc defends it.
Blanc wants to control but Hornblower is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hornblower 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.
Hornblower sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blanc defending well though. #T2#
Hornblower throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hornblower not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hornblower is keen to just control but Blanc is a slippery customer.
Blanc wants to get back to his feet.
Hornblower thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blanc's head.
Hornblower works his way into full mount!
Hornblower throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Blanc is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hornblower avoids the attempt from Blanc to control.
Hornblower punching from mount but Blanc doing a good job of avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornblower in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3#
Blanc tries to reverse the position but Hornblower maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by Hornblower there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hornblower dominating with strikes here.
Blanc is looking to improve his position but Hornblower isn't that keen on the idea.
Hornblower throws some wild stikes that Blanc manages to avoid easily.
The referee warns Blanc that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Blanc tries to hold on but Hornblower postures up.#SUB#
Blanc reaches up and pulls Hornblower towards him, trying to control the position. Hornblower manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Blanc! Blanc tries to roll over - now Hornblower is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Blanc has to tap out! Great work there by Hornblower !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Horacio Hornblower ! |
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Event:
Dominance XIII
Date: Oct 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blanc is defended easily by Junkie.
Blanc jabs Junkie right on the nose. Junkie blinks but takes it well.
Blanc works the jab nicely.
Junkie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Junkie shoots in for a double leg but Blanc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good leg kick by Junkie.
Blanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Junkie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Junkie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blanc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good exchange - Blanc coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanc fails with the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Blanc has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab by Blanc.#TD#
Blanc gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanc lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Junkie trying to remain calm as Blanc controls from the top position.
Junkie wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Blanc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Junkie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blanc landing strikes.
Junkie tries to escape but Blanc is in control. #SUB#
Blanc goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Junkie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blanc's guard! Nice work there by Junkie!
Blanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junkie is one step ahead there.
Junkie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blanc is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Blanc lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blanc working some strikes from top position.
Junkie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Blanc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blanc might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blanc stops Junkie from standing up.
Blanc cracks Junkie with a solid left hand.
Blanc with a nice head shot there.
Blanc prevents Junkie from getting back to his feet.
Blanc is standing up over Junkie. Junkie looks to escape but Blanc dives into side control.
Junkie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Blanc's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Blanc grinds an elbow into Junkie's temple.
Junkie pushes Blanc away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blanc gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Junkie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4##SUB#
Blanc tries for a kimura but Junkie is defending well.
Blanc content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Junkie tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Junkie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junkie wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Blanc working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Junkie wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Blanc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Blanc rushes Junkie and presses him up against the cage.
Junkie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blanc crunches a lovely knee into Junkie's ribcage.#TD2#
Junkie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Junkie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jean Blanc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Blanc decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Junkie, up you get!
Junkie tries to clinch up but Blanc circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Blanc gets a clinch. #TD#
Blanc drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Blanc is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Junkie rolls with it to try and escape but Blanc cranks on the arm and Junkie is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Blanc!
Jean Blanc decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXVI: Pipes vs Cristos
Date: Oct 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwande clobbers Blanc with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kwande looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blanc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot lands for Kwande.
Kwande lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blanc fails to land the takedown.
Kwande paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kwande lands a slapping body shot.
Kwande cracks Blanc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kwande.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Kwande.
Kwande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kwande throws a series of punches but Blanc avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kwande.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwande lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Kwande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kwande lands a jab to the nose.
Kwande bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blanc's head.
Kwande connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kwande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kwande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab by Kwande.
Kwande swinging wildly here.
Blanc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blanc ducks right into an uppercut from Kwande.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Blanc with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Blanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kwande jabs Blanc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kwande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kwande connects with a leg kick.
Blanc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kwande lands with a nice combination. Blanc backs away looking to recover.
Good standup being displayed there by Kwande as he connects with a hook.
Kwande lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blanc at a distance.
Kwande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kwande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kwande scores with a one two! Blanc had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oluwadare Kwande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kwande sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kwande is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kwande scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kwande. That snapped Blanc's head back.
#T3#
Blanc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kwande circles away.
Blanc definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kwande tests Blanc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blanc walks into a straight right hand from Kwande.
Blanc shoots in for a takedown but Kwande shows good takedown defense.
Blanc dives in and grabs Kwande's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kwande pushes down on Blanc's head and hops out.
Kwande lands a two punch combo.
Kwande is looking to slow Blanc down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Kwande. Beautiful body shot.
Kwande is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blanc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blanc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kwande avoids it really well and circles away.
Blanc takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
Kwande thuds his right hand into Blanc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Blanc with a poor takedown
and Kwande counters with a nice body shot.
Kwande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kwande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blanc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kwande lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwande listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blanc goes for a double leg but Kwande avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kwande continues to drive forward.
Kwande cracks Blanc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oluwadare Kwande dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kwande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blanc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kwande scores with a punch to the head.
Kwande scores with the left hand. Blanc knows he should have avoided that one.
Kwande closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kwande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blanc shoots for a takedown but Kwande saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blanc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwande bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blanc's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Kwande. No joy for Blanc on that attempt.
A shot to the liver by Kwande. Beautiful body shot.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blanc dives in for a single leg takedown but Kwande sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Blanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Kwande tries to counter it with a takedown but Blanc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Kwande misses. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kwande.
Kwande misses with the combination.
Blanc with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kwande to counter with a crisp jab.
Kwande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kwande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Kwande tenderised Blanc's leg. Blanc is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jean Blanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blanc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kwande is fending him off so far but Blanc persists. Nope, Kwande circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Kwande on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kwande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwande lands a lovely overhand right.
Kwande throws a series of strikes that have Blanc backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwande scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#Blanc is rocked!
Kwande drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Blanc right on the button. Blanc goes down! Kwande follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kwande gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oluwadare Kwande!
Oluwadare Kwande managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Biden vs. Fitzgerald
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellamy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Bellamy's head coaches at Triple XXX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bellamy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blanc's sensitive parts.
Bellamy misses with a double jab.
Blanc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bellamy can pounce on him.
Bellamy lands the left hand.
Bellamy tries to score with a low kick but Blanc moves his leg out of the way.
Blanc steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bellamy.
Bellamy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blanc circles away quickly and effectively.
Bellamy connects with a right hand. Blanc shakes it off.
Bellamy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bellamy stalks Blanc and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blanc's face. Blanc staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellamy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blanc.
A little jabbing left from Blanc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Bellamy gets a clinch.
Bellamy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blanc backwards.
Bellamy leaning against his opponent.
Blanc leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Blanc controls his hands.
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Bellamy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bellamy misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Blanc shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bellamy napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Bellamy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Blanc dodges the punch combination from Bellamy.
Blanc is looking for the big counter here.
Gary Bellamy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellamy throws a leg kick that misses.
Blanc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellamy lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Bellamy. Those never looked like landing.
Bellamy misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Blanc counters with a takedown into side control.
Blanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellamy keeps working. #T2#
Blanc remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Blanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellamy keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellamy can't do much from the bottom here.
Bellamy is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellamy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blanc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellamy keeps working. #T3#
Bellamy is trying to control but can't.
Bellamy is looking to improve his position.
Bellamy is refusing to be controlled, as Blanc sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Blanc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bellamy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Blanc seems content to control.
Blanc trying to control from half guard but Bellamy is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blanc connects with a nice short shot to Bellamy's temple. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bellamy is trying to control but can't.
Blanc stalling.
Blanc is looking to take a break and control but Bellamy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bellamy throws a right hand that Blanc ducks under and follows up with a left that Blanc also avoids with ease.
Gary Bellamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bellamy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bellamy misses with a low kick.
Bellamy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bellamy duly obliges. #CL2#
Bellamy tries to keep at a distance but Blanc has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy dominated that round.
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#
Bellamy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bellamy with the inside leg kick.
Bellamy looks to land a combination but Blanc avoids it well.
Blanc tries to counter with a clinch but Bellamy shakes him off and moves away.
Bellamy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bellamy misses with a wild combination.
Blanc goes for a double leg but Bellamy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellamy continues to drive forward.
Blanc shoots in looking for a takedown. Bellamy tries to sprawl out of it but Blanc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bellamy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellamy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blanc circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Bellamy gets a clinch. #T1#
Blanc fails to pull guard.
Gary Bellamy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Blanc.
Nice body punch from Bellamy - that landed with a thud.
Blanc tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bellamy is trying to break free.
Bellamy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blanc can do to turn this around?
Blanc tries to pull guard but Bellamy won't allow it.
#BC2#
Blanc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blanc tries to clinch but Bellamy is having none of it.
Blanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bellamy.
Bellamy stuffs the takedown.
Bellamy looks to land a combination but Blanc avoids it well.
Blanc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2##TD2#
Blanc shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blanc was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bellamy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blanc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Blanc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Blanc decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Bellamy lands a jab to Blanc's midsection.
Bellamy connects with a looping right hand.
Bellamy looks to land a combination. Blanc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blanc shoots in looking for a takedown. Bellamy tries to sprawl out of it but Blanc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bellamy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blanc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick lands for Bellamy.
Blanc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gary Bellamy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Bellamy scores with a sloppy right hand. Blanc should have avoided that one. #ROC#Blanc is rocked!
Bellamy closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Blanc out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Bellamy! |
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