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Event:
BLAZE 29 -DRACULA VS CAMERA TV
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
De Vries tries to keep at a distance but Starline has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for De Vries.
De Vries stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Vries lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Vries lands an elbow just above Starline 's eye.
De Vries lands a nice knee to the body.
Starline looks winded!
Starline's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Vries lands a nice elbow.
De Vries lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Vries softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from De Vries.
De Vries lands an uppercut.
De Vries lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starline backwards. #TD#
De Vries has clasped his hands together around Starline's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
De Vries has an Americana. Starline didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! De Vries is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if De Vries hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Timo De Vries!
Timo De Vries gave a mention to MKFC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
BLAZE 26 - HULL VS IMANARI 2
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Rourke misses with a wild combination.
Rourke wants to clinch up but Starline keeps it at a distance.
Rourke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Starline takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Starline. Those never looked like landing.
Rourke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Starline has knocked Rourke down with a huge combo! Starline steps away and waves a wobbly Rourke back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Rourke is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starline fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Rourke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Starline.
Starline misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Rourke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Starline!
Rourke seems to have got his legs back now.
A lull in the action here as Rourke stalls from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Starline can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rourke works to advance to full mount. Starline defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rourke controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Rourke's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rourke moves to back control. #SUB#
Rourke tightening his grip on Starline, looking for the choke.
Rourke softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Rourke slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T2#
Rourke throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rourke keeps control of the position easily here as Starline tries to buck him off.
Rourke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Starline fending off the submission attempt from Rourke.
What can Starline do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Rourke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rourke is striking well from the back but Starline escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Rourke content to control rather than advance.
Starline tries to roll over but Rourke keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rourke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rourke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Starline for as long as he can get away with.
Starline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rourke slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Starline will probably get the nod.
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#
Starline looks to land a combination but Rourke avoids it well.
It looked like Rourke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Starline scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rourke fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Starline counters with a crisp one two that drops Rourke! Starline thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rourke to his feet! Rourke is in big trouble!
Starline cracks Rourke on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rourke falls backwards against the cage. Starline follows up with more strikes that drop Rourke to his knees. Starline keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rourke! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Starline!
A victorious Peter Starline thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BLAZE 18 - ALLU VS OTTOMAN
Date: Mar 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Rider avoids the body shot from Starline.
Rider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Starline looks to land a combination. Rider sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Jack Rider has been cut.#KD2#
Rider lands a big head kick that sends Starline tumbling to the mat! Rider takes a step backwards and waves Starline back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Starline is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Peter Starline has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rider feints a jab and as Starline dips his head, Rider unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Starline right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Starline falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Rider smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Rider! |
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Event:
BLAZE 13 - RIDER VS ALLU
Date: Feb 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Starline throws a combination. Rajnahn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Starline misses with a few strikes there.
Rajnahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starline moves away.
As Rajnahn looks to move away, Starline throws a big counter combo but Rajnahn just gets out of the way.
Starline scores with a one two! Rajnahn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rajnahn tries to clinch but Starline moves out of range.
Starline shoots in for a takedown but Rajnahn shows good takedown defense.
Starline throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Starline looks to land a combination but Rajnahn avoids it well.
Starline on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starline misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Starline is breathing heavily.
Rajnahn jabs at Starline's body.#CL2#
Rajnahn has managed to clinch.
Rajnahn is working Starline over against the cage.
Rajnahn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Starline is defending well.
Rajnahn misses with a punch to the body.
Starline blocks a body shot from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn pushes Starline back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rajnahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starline backwards.
Rajnahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Rajnahn wants the takedown. Starline is fighting it off but Rajnahn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Starline's guard against the cage.
Starline avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rajnahn postures up in Starline's guard and throws a big left but Starline blocks it.
Rajnahn throws a big elbow that misses.
Rajnahn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rajnahn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rajnahn throws a big right hand that misses.
Rajnahn throws a big elbow that misses.
Rajnahn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rajnahn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Starline working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rajnahn throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rajnahn lands a jab.
Jab from Rajnahn.#T2##CL2#
Rajnahn moves into the clinch.
Rajnahn tries to work over Starline's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rajnahn misses with a punch to the body.
Rajnahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Starline blocks a body shot from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn tries to work over Starline's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rajnahn lands a shot to the body.
Rajnahn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Starline gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Rajnahn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rajnahn tries a body shot but Starline blocks it.
A short right from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Rajnahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Starline breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Rajnahn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Starline napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rajnahn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rajnahn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rajnahn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Starline is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rajnahn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rajnahn in side control, throwing shots but Starline defends.
Starline parries the strikes from Rajnahn easily there. Rajnahn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Starline to escape.
Starline on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Starline tries to get out of the position.
Rajnahn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rajnahn lands a few punches from side control.
Starline taking a bit of punishment here - Rajnahn scoring with strikes.
Starline managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rajnahn.
Starline dodges the ground and pound from Rajnahn.#T4#
Starline taking a bit of punishment here - Rajnahn scoring with strikes.
Rajnahn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rajnahn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Starline. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ground and pound from Rajnahn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Starline tries to bench press Rajnahn off him but Rajnahn keeps the position.
Rajnahn is chipping away with strikes.
The strikes coming from Rajnahn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rajnahn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
You can see the frustration on Starline's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Starline takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rajnahn working the body and head with strikes.
Rajnahn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Starline is avoiding damage well.
Rajnahn working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chandra Rajnahn 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#
Rajnahn connects with a single shot there.
Chandra Rajnahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starline cracks Rajnahn with a good jab.#CL2#
Rajnahn clinches.
Rajnahn scores with a hook to the body.
Rajnahn lands a shot to the body.
Rajnahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Starline controls his hands.
Starline's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rajnahn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Starline gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rajnahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starline backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Rajnahn - that landed with a thud.
Rajnahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rajnahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rajnahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starline's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Rajnahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Rajnahn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Starline is defending well.
Rajnahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rajnahn lands with a light punch inside.
Rajnahn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Starline gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter Starline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chandra Rajnahn.
Rajnahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rajnahn is leaning against Starline and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rajnahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Rajnahn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rajnahn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starline with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rajnahn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Rajnahn lands strikes from half guard.
Rajnahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rajnahn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rajnahn thows a huge punch but Starline dodges it nicely.
Rajnahn thows a huge punch but Starline dodges it nicely.
Rajnahn slips a nice elbow through Starline's hands, connecting with Starline's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajnahn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starline with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rajnahn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rajnahn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rajnahn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starline with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rajnahn lands with a punch from half guard.
Starline on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Starline avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn drops an elbow to the side of Starline's head. #T3#
Rajnahn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Starline's head.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rajnahn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rajnahn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Rajnahn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rajnahn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rajnahn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Starline blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Starline's head.
Chandra Rajnahn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rajnahn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rajnahn slips a nice elbow through Starline's hands, connecting with Starline's forehead.
Rajnahn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rajnahn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Starline blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Starline keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Starline wants to control but Rajnahn is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Starline circles away from the clinch attempt.
Starline on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Peter Starline is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Starline tries to keep at a distance but Rajnahn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rajnahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rajnahn lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajnahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rajnahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chandra Rajnahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rajnahn has Starline pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Starline manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rajnahn tries to throw a body punch but Starline avoids it by throwing Rajnahn back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chandra Rajnahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Rajnahn has closed the distance and engaged Starline in a clinch.
Rajnahn lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Starline pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rajnahn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A right-left combo lands from Starline.
Rajnahn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Rajnahn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rajnahn is working Starline over against the cage.
Rajnahn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rajnahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Rajnahn.
#TD2#
Rajnahn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajnahn thows a huge punch but Starline dodges it nicely.
Rajnahn working Starline over with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rajnahn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Starline's head.
Rajnahn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starline with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Rajnahn connects with a nice short shot to Starline's temple.
Rajnahn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Starline keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rajnahn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starline defending well though.
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. Rajnahn connects with a nice short shot to Starline's temple.
Rajnahn slips a nice elbow through Starline's hands, connecting with Starline's forehead.
Rajnahn 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.
Starline wants to control but Rajnahn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rajnahn working the head and body with strikes.
Rajnahn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starline defending well though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Rajnahn moves into range and clinches up with Starline.#T2#
Starline blocks a body shot from Rajnahn.
Starline takes a shot to the head.
Rajnahn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Starline is defending well.
Rajnahn misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Starline's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rajnahn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starline.
#TD2#
Rajnahn dives in and scores a takedown into Starline's guard.
Starline uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rajnahn lands a jab.
A shot to the liver by Rajnahn. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Rajnahn lands a jab to Starline's midsection.
Rajnahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Starline is looking for a counter combo.
Rajnahn cracks a nice hook into Starline's ribs.
Rajnahn lands a nice looking body shot.
Rajnahn scores with a shot to the body.
Rajnahn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rajnahn swings for the body but Starline moves out of range.
Rajnahn misses with a jab to the body
and Starline counters with a three punch combo that has Rajnahn backing up. Rajnahn nods at Starline to acknowledge the strikes.
Rajnahn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Starline's head.
Starline fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rajnahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starline shoots in but Rajnahn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rajnahn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Starline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rajnahn thuds a left hand into Starline's 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!#TD2#
Rajnahn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rajnahn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starline works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Rajnahn throws a strike but Starline rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rajnahn pulls Starline in close to prevent any damage.
Rajnahn keeping moving, preventing Starline from controlling successfully.
Rajnahn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Starline stopping the sweep attempt from Rajnahn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chandra Rajnahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rajnahn 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Chandra Rajnahn!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Chandra Rajnahn!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Chandra Rajnahn!
Chandra Rajnahn wins by unanimous decision!
Chandra Rajnahn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BLAZE 8 - OTTOMAN VS DE VRIES
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Heracles throws an off balance right hand
and Heracles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heracles throws a right and a left that Starline avoids nicely.
Heracles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starline.
Heracles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Heracles.#CL2#
Starline gets a clinch.
Heracles displaying some good clinch control by pressing Starline up against the cage.
Starline controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heracles wants to get back to striking at distance but Starline won't allow it.
#T1##BC2#
Starline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starline doesn't manage to clinch there - Heracles circles away.
Starline takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Starline moves into range and clinches up with Heracles.
Heracles is trying to push Starline away but Starline has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Starline has a couple of punches blocked by Heracles.
#BC2#
Starline's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Starline shoots for a takedown but Heracles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Starline misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Heracles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starline circles away quickly and effectively.
Starline throws a right and a left that Heracles avoids nicely.
Starline wants to clinch up but Heracles keeps it at a distance.
Starline tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Heracles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Starline clinches with his opponent.
Heracles wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Starline manages to break the clinch.
Starline looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heracles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Starline is looking to clinch.
Heracles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starline circles away quickly and effectively.
Starline swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Starline gets a clinch. #BC2#
Starline escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peter Starline seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Starline avoids a punch combination nicely.
Starline moves to clinch but Heracles breaks away
and Heracles counters with a three punch combo that has Starline backing up. Starline nods at Heracles to acknowledge the strikes.
Heracles misses with an uppercut. Starline saw that one coming.#CL2#
Starline moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Starline breaks the clinch.
Heracles swinging wildly here.
Starline darts in looking for a takedown but Heracles gets double underhooks and turns Starline into the cage.
Heracles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Starline gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heracles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Heracles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Starline has him pressed against the cage.
Heracles wants to get back to striking at distance but Starline won't allow it.
Heracles wants to break free but Starline has control.
Starline throws a punch but it's blocked by Heracles.
Starline lands a right hand. #BC2#
Starline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Starline moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heracles has had enough of the clinch but Starline keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Starline will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Heracles works over Starline's head and body with a nice combination.
Heracles misses with a series of wild punches.
Heracles throws a series of punches but Starline moves out of range.
Starline displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heracles throws out the jab.
Starline ducks under a wild hook from Heracles.#CL2#
Starline closes the distance and pushes Heracles back into the cage.
Starline working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heracles looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heracles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Starline up against the cage.#BC2#
Starline escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alcides Heracles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Heracles misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Starline has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heracles is looking to break free of the clinch but Starline has double underhooks.
Starline jumps guard but Heracles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Starline swings wildly with an uppercut but Heracles uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Starline pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Heracles misses with a double jab.
Alcides Heracles is winning the standup battle so far.
Starline lands a lovely overhand right.
Starline uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heracles.
Starline misses with a series of wild punches.
Heracles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Heracles looks to land a right hand but Starline moved out of range.
Starline takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Heracles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Starline dodges the punch combination from Heracles.
Starline throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Starline closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Starline tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heracles just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Starline creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starline jumps guard but Heracles stands there with Starline around his waist. Starline gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alcides Heracles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Starline.#TD2#
Starline jumps into guard, dragging Heracles to the mat.
Heracles is fighting to break Starline's control of his arms but Starline is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Heracles wants to stand but Starline is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Heracles slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heracles continues to stall.
Starline has a closed guard, preventing Heracles from standing 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 Alcides Heracles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Heracles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Starline working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Starline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starline tries to clinch but Heracles is having none of it. #CL2#
Starline gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Starline fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starline tries to pull guard but Heracles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Starline tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Heracles smiles and moves away.
Alcides Heracles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Starline.#T1#
Starline avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heracles looks to score with a jab to the body but Starline is just out of range.
Heracles cracks Starline with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Starline clinches up with Heracles and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Starline escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heracles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Starline.
No luck for Starline with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Heracles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Starline closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heracles circles away.
Starline takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Starline shoots in looking for a takedown. Heracles tries to sprawl out of it but Starline keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heracles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Heracles scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Heracles. Those never looked like landing.
Heracles throws a combination that misses
and Starline counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heracles throws a series of punches but Starline avoids them all with ease.
Heracles leaves Starline with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heracles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Starline moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Starline flicks out a counter leg kick but Heracles steps away.
Starline moves to clinch but Heracles breaks away
and Heracles counters with a stiff right hand.
Heracles thuds a left hand into Starline's body.
Heracles misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Heracles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Starline on the side of the head.
Starline avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Starline looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Heracles feints a jab promting Starline to slip. Heracles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Starline slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Heracles throws a poor cross that misses
and Starline counters with a series of strikes. Heracles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heracles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heracles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Starline steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Heracles.
Alcides Heracles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starline misses with a takedown attempt - Heracles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Heracles is looking to counter punch.
Heracles scores with a three punch combo!
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heracles lands a really nice looking cross but Starline seems unphased.
Heracles scores with a hook.
Starline misses with a double jab.
A combination from Heracles does no damage.
It seemed like Starline was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heracles tests Starline's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heracles, as that shot connected.
Alcides Heracles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heracles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Starline tries to clinch
and Heracles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Starline on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Starline slips a straight right by Heracles.
Heracles looks to land a combination but Starline avoids it well.
Peter Starline has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heracles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Starline throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alcides Heracles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Heracles 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Alcides Heracles!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Alcides Heracles!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Alcides Heracles!
Alcides Heracles wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Alcides Heracles 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:
BLAZE 3 - IGNITE
Date: Nov 24, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Giant clinches.
Starline being controlled against the cage.
Starline tries to stall but Giant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Giant holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Starline has a couple of punches blocked by Giant.
Starline takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Starline has been cut.#BC#
Starline escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Starline closes the distance and clinches up with Giant, looking for a takedown. Starline pushes Giant against the cage but Giant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Starline has taken the fight to the clinch.
Starline holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Giant.
Giant comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Giant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Starline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Giant stuffs the takedown attempt from Starline. Starline gets slowly back to his feet.
Giant looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Starline rushes Giant and presses him up against the cage.
Giant lands an elbow inside that Starline shrugs off.
Giant slowing the pace effectively.
Giant lands a damaging elbow.
Giant lands an elbow inside.
Giant lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Peter Starline's cut is getting worse.
Giant lands an elbow inside.
Starline fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Starline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Starline fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Giant lands a damaging elbow. #T2##BC#
Starline escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Giant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Starline counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like The Giant has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starline. That did some damage!
Starline shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starline is breathing heavily.
Giant wants to clinch up but Starline keeps it at a distance.
Giant scores with a leg kick.
Giant wants to clinch.#CL#
Starline has closed the distance and engaged Giant in a clinch.
Starline takes an elbow to the forehead.
Starline is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Giant is keeping busy.#T3#
Giant lands an elbow that stopped Starline in his tracks for a moment.
Giant effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Starline's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Starline takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Starline moves into the clinch.
Giant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Giant lands an elbow that stopped Starline in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Giant. #CUT2#Peter Starline's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Giant.
Starline goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Giant - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Starline takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for Giant to work.
The crowd are getting on Giant's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Giant stalling in the clinch.
Giant receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Giant lands an elbow inside.
Giant just leaning against Starline, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Giant.
Giant throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Giant thows a body kick. Starline tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Giant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starline, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Giant. #CUT2#Jeez, Peter Starline's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Giant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Giant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peter Starline's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). The Giant! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starline tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Starline moves into the clinch.
Gunn is trying to pull guard but Starline has him pressed against the cage.
Starline lands a left hand.
Starline has Gunn pressed against the cage, preventing Gunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Starline lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.#TD2#
Starline manages to pull guard.
Starline controls Gunn momentarily but Gunn frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn won't allow Starline to sweep him here.
Gunn with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Gunn stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Starline scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gunn looks to throw a body kick
and Starline counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunn misses the jab.#CL2#
Gunn tries to keep at a distance but Starline has taken the fight into the clinch.
Starline swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Starline manages to break the clinch.
Starline shoots in and drives through. Gunn sprawls well.
Gunn throws a big counter combination but Starline scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Starline defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Starline.
Peter Starline seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Gunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Starline swivels and escapes.
Starline with a poor takedown
and Gunn counters with a series of strikes. Starline will be more careful next time no doubt.
Starline looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Gunn.
Starline throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gunn's waist but Gunn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Starline off to one side. #CL#
Gunn has closed the distance and engaged Starline in a clinch.
Gunn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Starline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Starline circles away.#CL#
Gunn drives through and clinches with Starline against the cage.
#T3#
Gunn is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Gunn jumps into guard, dragging Starline to the mat.
Starline lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Gunn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Starline really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Starline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Gunn throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Gunn gets to his feet - Starline follows without any prompting.
Gunn goes for a double leg but Starline avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Starline continues to drive forward.
Starline wants to counter the offense by Gunn and move into the clinch position.
Starline misses with a double jab.
Gunn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Starline wants to counter with a clinch but Gunn pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Starline will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Gunn closes the distance and pushes Starline back into the cage.
Starline misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Starline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Starline shoots in and gets a takedown into Gunn's guard.#ES#
Gunn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Starline manages to break the clinch.
Gunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Gunn with that takedown attempt.
Starline throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starline misses with a series of wild punches.
Starline is breathing heavily.
Gunn falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Starline moves into the clinch.#T1#
Gunn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Starline gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gunn taking a breather.
Gunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Starline.
#TD#
Gunn pulls guard successfully.
Tommy Gunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunn is trying to control the position but Starline postures up.
Starline missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Starline lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Starline working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gunn's head.
Starline throws a big right hand that misses.
Starline lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Gunn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Starline must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunn, not yet.
Gunn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Starline can do anything to dispel that myth.
Starline is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunn passes Starline's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gunn trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Gunn is working for a kimura but Starline is defending it quite comfortably.
Gunn is looking to take a break and control but Starline is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Gunn is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Starline gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Starline manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Gunn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn'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#
Starline fails to land with a series of punches.
Starline 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.
Starline tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunn swivels and escapes.
Gunn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Starline tries to avoid it but Gunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Starline to the ground. Starline escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starline's waist but Starline gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunn off to one side.
Gunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Starline circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Starline 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.#ES#
Gunn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Starline gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gunn.
Starline lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Starline. #BC2#
Starline breaks from the clinch.
Starline shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gunn defends it nicely.
Gunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starline throws out a counter right but Gunn avoids it with no problem.
Nice sprawl there from Starline as Gunn shoots in.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Starline as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Starline has Gunn up against the cage in a clinch.
Starline wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Starline is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Gunn manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Starline won't allow Gunn to sweep him here.
Starline is in close to Gunn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Starline tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunn is retaining full guard.
Gunn wants to sweep here but Starline controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gunn working for a triangle but Starline defends it easily.
#T3#
Starline working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Starline scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Starline throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunn works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Gunn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Starline scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Starline cracks Gunn with a solid left hand.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Starline as he checks the leg kick.
Gunn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Starline defends well and Gunn ends up having to push Starline into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Starline throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Starline closes the distance and pushes Gunn back into the cage.
Starline tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but Starline gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the cage.
Starline has a couple of punches blocked by Gunn.
Starline jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunn walks away with a smile on his face. Starline gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tommy Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Gunn with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starline pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gunn back to the cage. Starline follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Starline comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starline 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Starline!
Peter Starline thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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