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Event:
BLAZE 20 - MURPHY VS NICOLETTA
Date: Mar 25, 2021 |
#R1#
McLaren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
McLaren misses with a body shot.
McLaren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
McLaren closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent McLaren getting side control.
Sitsongrit has hold of McLaren's hands but McLaren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but McLaren is controlling well.
McLaren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McLaren thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
McLaren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
McLaren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaren thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
McLaren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McLaren is nestled in close to Sitsongrit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sitsongrit is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McLaren works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaren throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T1#
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to improve his position but McLaren has a good base and remains in mount.
McLaren thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McLaren misses with a head shot.
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but McLaren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McLaren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding McLaren's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position but McLaren isn't that keen on the idea.
McLaren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to improve his position but McLaren has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
McLaren thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McLaren working the ground and pound effectively.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but McLaren pushes him away.
McLaren prevents Sitsongrit from getting the reversal.
Sitsongrit 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.
McLaren drops an elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
McLaren content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McLaren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaren throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely. #T3#
Sitsongrit is pressing down on McLaren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McLaren trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
McLaren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McLaren throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
McLaren throws a big right hand that misses.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McLaren trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
McLaren lands a couple of elbows.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLaren scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLaren lands a couple of elbows.
McLaren controlling from the top position.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep McLaren in close.
McLaren wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit has McLaren pulled in close to control his posture.
McLaren is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
McLaren passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai McLaren 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#
McLaren moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit cracks McLaren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLaren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
McLaren moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
McLaren 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.
McLaren misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McLaren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLaren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLaren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McLaren slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
McLaren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for McLaren.
#T1#
McLaren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but McLaren persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Kai McLaren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaren throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but McLaren is out of range.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from McLaren.
Sitsongrit jabs at McLaren's body.
McLaren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaren is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
McLaren misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
McLaren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McLaren connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
A big right from McLaren misses.
McLaren misses the jab.#T2#
McLaren staying out of range there.
McLaren avoids a kick to the body.
McLaren swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
The fighters circling - McLaren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLaren shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but McLaren manages to avoid it.
Bualong Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai McLaren.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
McLaren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to McLaren's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaren tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
McLaren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLaren tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
McLaren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.#ROC#McLaren is rocked!
Sitsongrit connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks McLaren out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bualong Sitsongrit!
Our winner, Bualong Sitsongrit, 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. |
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Event:
BLAZE 16 - TREJO VS DISTEFANO
Date: Feb 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Gilchrist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaren.
Gilchrist connects with a right hand. McLaren shakes it off.
Good exchange - Gilchrist coming out on top.
Gilchrist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLaren doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
McLaren rushes Gilchrist and presses him up against the cage.
McLaren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gilchrist lands with a left to the head. #ROC#McLaren is rocked!
Gilchrist lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McLaren to his knees! Gilchrist keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glover Gilchrist! |
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Event:
BLAZE 11 - TREJO VS AQUILES
Date: Jan 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Donato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Kai McLaren has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by McLaren or perhaps it was just good defense by Donato, which made it look bad.
Donato ducks under a wild hook from McLaren.
Sloppy strikes from Donato. Those never looked like landing.
Donato moves in looking to clinch but McLaren pushes him off.#TD#
McLaren scores with a takedown into Donato's guard.
McLaren is looking to work some ground and pound but Donato has wrist control.
McLaren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donato's head.
McLaren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLaren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McLaren 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.
McLaren stops Donato from standing up.
Donato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McLaren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McLaren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Donato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McLaren stops Donato from standing up.
McLaren cracks Donato with a solid left hand.#T1#
McLaren scoring with punches to the head and body.
McLaren cracks Donato with a solid left hand.
McLaren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McLaren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donato keeping moving, preventing McLaren from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLaren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McLaren trying to control the position from guard on top but Donato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLaren advances to half guard.
McLaren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from McLaren.
Donato looks winded!
McLaren slips a nice elbow through Donato's hands, connecting with Donato's forehead.
McLaren working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Donato on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McLaren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Donato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Donato is rocked!
Ground and pound from McLaren.
Donato is still in real trouble! Can McLaren finish him?
Donato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McLaren.
Donato 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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. McLaren connects with a nice short shot to Donato's temple.
McLaren working over Donato with some ground and pound. Donato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McLaren winds up and cracks Donato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McLaren slows the pace down in half guard.
McLaren wants to take a breather but Donato is having none of it.
McLaren working over Donato with some ground and pound. Donato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Donato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Donato seems to have recovered his senses.
McLaren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Donato has hold of McLaren's hands but McLaren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
McLaren is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Donato is hurt! He's hurt bad - McLaren fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Donato from any more punishment! Congratulations to McLaren! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai McLaren!
Post fight, an emotional Kai McLaren said 'Thanks Blaze MMA for giving me this chance to come out here and shine. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
McLaren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLaren tries for a takedown but Grandpa circles away easily#CL#
and Grandpa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grandpa. #BC#
Grandpa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLaren misses with an uppercut.
Grandpa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As McLaren tries to get set, Grandpa tries to push him back and clinch up but McLaren manages to avoid the attempt.
McLaren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Grandpa counter with a right hand. #CL#
Grandpa closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Grandpa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grandpa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaren.
McLaren tries for a takedown but Grandpa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tiger Grandpa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai McLaren.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaren. Grandpa does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaren throws a body shot but no joy.
Grandpa keeps the fight on the outside.
McLaren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grandpa was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaren.
McLaren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaren shoots in but Grandpa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Grandpa throws an absolute beast of a head kick! McLaren is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tiger Grandpa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior connects with a jab.
Warrior clobbers McLaren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McLaren moves out of range as Warrior strikes.#TD#
McLaren closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McLaren is chipping away with strikes.
McLaren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Warrior down.
McLaren scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaren in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Warrior is pushing McLaren's head away, looking to escape. McLaren manages to hold on to the position though.
Warrior manages to work his way to half guard, despite McLaren's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLaren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McLaren drops an elbow to the side of Warrior's head.
Warrior wants to get back to his feet.
McLaren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Warrior is trying to get back to full guard.
McLaren working the head and body with strikes.
Warrior trying to hold on to McLaren's head to control him but McLaren postures up.
#T1#
McLaren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Warrior throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nice strikes from McLaren there.
McLaren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Warrior tries to kick McLaren off but McLaren keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McLaren working over Warrior with some ground and pound. Warrior looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McLaren lands strikes from half guard.
McLaren lands with a punch from half guard.
McLaren slips a nice elbow through Warrior's hands, connecting with Warrior's forehead.#ROC#Warrior is rocked!
Warrior tries to get to full guard but McLaren has control of the leg.
Warrior is still in real trouble! Can McLaren finish him?
Warrior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McLaren landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Warrior trying to control the position.
Warrior seems to have recovered his senses.
McLaren won't allow Warrior to sweep him here.
McLaren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McLaren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McLaren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McLaren lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McLaren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McLaren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McLaren stands up over Warrior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McLaren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McLaren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Warrior's head.
McLaren is working Warrior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
McLaren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McLaren trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLaren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McLaren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McLaren cracks Warrior with a solid left hand.
McLaren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Warrior is trying to keep McLaren in close.
McLaren scoring with punches to the head and body.
McLaren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Warrior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McLaren scoring with some ground and pound.
McLaren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
McLaren lands a couple of digs.
Warrior is trying to control the position but McLaren postures up.
Warrior wants to stand and escape but McLaren is having none of it.
Warrior working a defensive guard here.
McLaren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warrior trying to control the position.
McLaren landing with the ground and pound.
McLaren working some strikes from top position.
McLaren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaren is in close to Warrior's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Warrior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McLaren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai McLaren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McLaren ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Warrior pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
McLaren scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Warrior wants to get back to his feet but McLaren is dominant here and he's now got Warrior's back!
McLaren throwing damaging strikes from the back! Warrior could be in trouble here!
Warrior just trying to survive but McLaren is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McLaren lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by McLaren.
Warrior trying to control but not successfully.
Warrior tries to roll but McLaren sticks to his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaren has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Warrior's body.
McLaren is punishing Warrior with some ground and pound.
McLaren is punishing Warrior with some ground and pound.
Warrior is trying to stand back up. #T1#
McLaren lands strikes from the back and Warrior isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai McLaren! |
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