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Event:
Tokyo Dome Fight 7
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Dong tries to clinch there but Blanket circles away.
Blanket attempts a counter takedown but Dong avoids it well and moves away.
Kim Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanket tries to clinch up but Dong circles away and keeps his distance.
Blanket fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Dong has closed the distance and engaged Blanket in a clinch.
Blanket can't get the takedown.
Blanket has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dong after a bit of a struggle.
Blanket is trying to drag Dong to the mat but Dong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wet Blanket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Dong.
Blanket has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Tokyo, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dong.
A shot in the inside from Dong.
Dong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blanket.
Dong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blanket changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Dong instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanket wants to take the fight to the mat but Dong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dong gets underhooks to prevent Blanket's takedown attempt.
Dong lands an uppercut.
Dong stops a takedown attempt from Blanket.
Blanket drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blanket has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dong after a bit of a struggle.
Blanket is breathing heavily.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dong.
Still in the clinch, Dong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dong.
Dong pushes Blanket back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong tries to land knees in the clinch but Blanket avoids the damage to the body.
Dong lands with a left to the head.
Dong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dong lands with a left to the head.
Dong is pressed up against the cage. Blanket has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dong down to the mat. Dong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Dong moves into the clinch.
Blanket on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dong digs a right hand into Blanket's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blanket's gas tank.
Blanket can't get the takedown.
Dong lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong pushes Blanket back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blanket avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
Blanket wants a takedown.
Blanket is working for takedown but Dong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dong pushes Blanket back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dong missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Dong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dong scores with a shot to the side of Blanket's head.
Blanket's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dong is working Blanket over against the cage.
Dong lands a shoulder strike.
Blanket on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dong.
Blanket looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dong.
Dong working Blanket over with knees to the body.
Dong lands a shot to the body.
Dong lands an uppercut.
Dong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Dong.
Dong lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dong as the two fighters clinch.
Blanket on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blanket.
Dong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blanket backwards.
Blanket avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Dong lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dong.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
Dong lands a shoulder strike.
Dong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blanket.
Good body shot from Dong.
Dong scores with a shoulder strike.
Dong lands a shoulder strike.
Blanket on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dong.
Blanket blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blanket is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dong is leaning against Blanket and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blanket is defending well for now.
Dong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blanket or not.
Dong scores with a shot to the side of Blanket's head.
Dong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blanket backwards.
Dong missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Dong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blanket avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
Dong tries to land knees in the clinch but Blanket avoids the damage to the body.
Dong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blanket tries to score a body lock takedown but Dong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dong.
Blanket has Dong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dong lands a shot to the body.
Dong missing with knees to the body.
Dong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blanket avoids it.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blanket is defending well for now.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blanket is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Dong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong missing with knees to the body.
Blanket blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blanket is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dong is defending well.
Blanket looking for a takedown.
Dong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Dong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dong tries to clinch up but Blanket circles away and keeps his distance.
Blanket changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blanket.
Dong tries to clinch but Blanket is having none of it. #CL2#
Dong rushes Blanket and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blanket.
Dong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dong pushes Blanket back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blanket's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blanket backwards.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blanket is defending well for now.
Dong lands a left hand.
Dong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanket is trying to drag Dong to the mat but Dong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wet Blanket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dong scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Dong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dong. #T1#
Good body shot from Dong.
Dong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dong lands a right hand.
Dong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dong lands with a left to the head.
Dong is working Blanket over against the cage.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blanket is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Dong.
A body shot lands from Dong.
Blanket's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blanket is defending well for now.
Dong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Blanket is rocked!
Dong digs a right hand into Blanket's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blanket's gas tank.
Oh Blanket is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong scores with a shot to the side of Blanket's head.
Dong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dong lands a body punch.
Dong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blanket.
Blanket is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Dong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blanket takes a shot to the head.
Dong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dong lands a shoulder strike.
Dong lands a hook that snaps the head of Blanket backwards.
Dong creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Blanket's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Blanket drops to his knees and Dong pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Dong! |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome FIght 4
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Abiyev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A lazy body kick from Abiyev #TD2#
and Blanket counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Abiyev looking for submissions off his back.
Abiyev wants to control but Blanket is keeping busy.
Blanket sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abiyev defending well though.
Blanket sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abiyev defending well though.
Blanket missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blanket sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abiyev defending well though.
Abiyev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blanket.
Blanket with the ground and pound but Abiyev uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Blanket stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abiyev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Abiyev looking for a guillotine here but Blanket defends easily.
Abiyev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blanket really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abiyev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Blanket wants to control from the top but Abiyev keeps moving.
Blanket postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abiyev wants to stand up but Blanket is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abiyev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blanket manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Abiyev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanket is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blanket has an active guard here but Abiyev has managed to pass into half guard.
Blanket looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanket wants to control but Abiyev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Abiyev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blanket is looking to improve his position.
Blanket misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Blanket gets full guard.#SUB#
Abiyev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blanket trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Blanket doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Abiyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abiyev preventing the sweep.
Blanket keeping moving, preventing Abiyev from controlling successfully.
Blanket wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Blanket is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abiyev is aware though and is defending well.
Blanket wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Blanket is striking but Abiyev is not phased and passes to half guard.
Blanket tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Blanket is looking for a sweep. Abiyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blanket slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blanket lands an upkick as Abiyev stands over him.#SUB2#
Blanket throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blanket looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Blanket working for a triangle but Abiyev defends it easily.
Blanket looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Blanket can't keep his opponent in guard - Abiyev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blanket gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Blanket working for a triangle but Abiyev defends it easily.
Abiyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abiyev throwing strikes from guard but Blanket blocks nicely.
Abiyev trying to control but Blanket is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yusif Abiyev will probably get the nod.
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#
Abiyev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blanket tries to avoid it but Abiyev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blanket to the ground. Blanket escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abiyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abiyev scores with a head kick. Blanket tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blanket tries to close the distance and clinch but Abiyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blanket takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blanket is looking to clinch but Abiyev is avoiding it.
Blanket throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Abiyev with that takedown attempt.
Abiyev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusif Abiyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanket is looking to clinch but Abiyev is avoiding it.
Abiyev misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so Blanket counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blanket throws a big elbow that misses.
Abiyev keeping moving, preventing Blanket from controlling successfully.
Blanket missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wet Blanket has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Blanket throwing strikes from guard but Abiyev blocks nicely.
Blanket in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blanket stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abiyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blanket keeps trying to improve his position.
Blanket loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blanket loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Abiyev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blanket is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Abiyev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blanket is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blanket postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Abiyev working for a triangle but Blanket defends it easily.
Abiyev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Blanket postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blanket is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blanket wants to control from the top but Abiyev keeps moving.
Blanket loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Abiyev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blanket must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Blanket avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abiyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Blanket loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blanket postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blanket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blanket is looking to work some ground and pound but Abiyev has wrist control.
Blanket slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blanket working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Abiyev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blanket.
#SUB2#
Blanket is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abiyev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blanket in side control, throwing shots but Abiyev defends.
Blanket throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Blanket fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blanket wants to control but Abiyev is keeping him busy.
Blanket just content to control the position.
Abiyev is looking for a sweep.
Blanket throws an elbow but Abiyev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Blanket tries to score with some ground and pound. Abiyev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Blanket working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abiyev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blanket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanket misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wet Blanket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Abiyev gets caught flat footed, as Blanket shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Abiyev trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Abiyev working for a triangle but Blanket defends it easily.
#SUB#
Abiyev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abiyev keeping moving, preventing Blanket from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abiyev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blanket throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abiyev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Blanket loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blanket with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blanket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blanket wants to control from the top but Abiyev keeps moving.
Abiyev being controlled here, momentarily.
Blanket trying to control the position from guard on top but Abiyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blanket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abiyev wants to stand but Blanket is controlling the position.
Abiyev keeping moving, preventing Blanket from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blanket doesn't manage to clinch there - Abiyev circles away.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blanket tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blanket on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abiyev.
Blanket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abiyev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blanket checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Abiyev gets caught flat footed, as Blanket shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blanket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blanket loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blanket throwing strikes but missing.
Blanket throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abiyev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abiyev trying to keep a closed guard but Blanket is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Abiyev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Blanket got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abiyev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blanket has managed to get both his arms back between Abiyev's legs - danger averted.
Abiyev looking to control.
Blanket is looking to work some ground and pound but Abiyev has wrist control.
Blanket distracts Abiyev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abiyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blanket working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Abiyev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blanket can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blanket slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Blanket lands a couple of digs.
Blanket postures up in Abiyev's guard and throws a big left but Abiyev blocks it.
Blanket trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blanket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blanket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Blanket is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blanket throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanket looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wet Blanket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blanket 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wet Blanket! |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome FIght 2
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Wayne tests Blanket's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blanket wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Blanket throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Blanket is just out of range.
Blanket looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blanket tries to clinch up
and Wayne counters with a nice body kick.
Blanket stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blanket wants it to stay on the feet.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Blanket sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne staying out of range there.
Wayne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wayne fails to land with a series of punches.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Blanket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Blanket drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanket looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wayne is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Blanket sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wayne is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Blanket throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wayne works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Blanket is looking to take a break and control but Wayne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blanket throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blanket sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wayne defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blanket lands a nice short elbow.
Wayne 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.
Blanket throwing shots but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Wayne tries to kick Blanket off but Blanket keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Blanket throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blanket not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Wayne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blanket thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.
Blanket prevents Wayne from standing back up.
Blanket missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blanket not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blanket thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.
Blanket throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blanket thows a huge punch but Wayne dodges it nicely.
Wayne is trying to stand back up but Blanket is controlling him
#SUB2#
Blanket is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wayne is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Blanket is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Wayne kicks Blanket off and gets back to his feet.
Blanket looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
Blanket fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blanket tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Wayne misses the target.
Wayne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blanket under the eye.
Blanket looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blanket fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wayne jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Michael Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wet Blanket.#TD2#
Blanket is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wayne's half guard.
Blanket takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blanket prevents Wayne from standing back up.
Blanket missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wayne is not content to let Blanket control the position.
Blanket lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blanket sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wayne defending well though.
Wayne won't allow Blanket to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Blanket looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Blanket wants to pass to mount but Wayne is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wet Blanket will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Blanket checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Blanket shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wayne's guard.
Wayne wants to stand and escape but Blanket is having none of it.
Blanket missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blanket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blanket throwing strikes from guard but Wayne blocks nicely.
Blanket throws a big elbow that misses.
Wayne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blanket is controlling him.
Wayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blanket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blanket throws an elbow that misses. Wayne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blanket's guard. Nice move by Wayne!#REVR#
Blanket looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Blanket has a closed guard, preventing Wayne from standing up. #SUB2#
Blanket has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wayne is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Blanket.
Blanket is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wayne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Blanket actively working from the bottom here.
Blanket moves into full guard.
#SU#
Wayne gets to his feet - Blanket follows without any prompting.
Blanket throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Blanket stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blanket wants it to stay on the feet.
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt - Blanket sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blanket drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wayne defends it well.#T2#
Blanket takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wayne shoots in but Blanket avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blanket tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blanket looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Blanket just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne misses with the combination.
#CL#
Wayne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blanket, pushing him back against the cage.
Blanket has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wayne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blanket wants a takedown.
Wayne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blanket has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wayne after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##TD2#
Blanket throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wayne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blanket is in Wayne's guard.
Blanket with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wayne is looking to stand up but Blanket isn't so interested in that idea.
Blanket really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wayne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blanket postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blanket trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blanket must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blanket throws an elbow that misses. Wayne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blanket's guard. Nice move by Wayne!#REVR#
Blanket throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Blanket looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blanket is trying to control the position but Wayne postures up. #SUB2#
Blanket throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wayne escapes and throws Blanket's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Blanket tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T4#
Blanket tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wayne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wet Blanket has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Wayne decides to stand back up.
Blanket blocks the body kick.
Blanket with the counter takedown but Wayne avoids it easily.#TD2#
Blanket shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wayne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blanket throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wayne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanket slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wayne parries the strikes from Blanket easily there. Blanket is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wayne to escape.
Wayne defending against the ground and pound.
Blanket trying to control the action but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Blanket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wet Blanket will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Blanket throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blanket tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wayne counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Blanket drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blanket throws a strike but Wayne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Wayne gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wayne with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Blanket counters with a shoot takedown. Wayne fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blanket controls the pace.
Blanket wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Blanket throws a big elbow that misses.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Blanket from controlling successfully. #T1#
Blanket with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blanket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wayne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blanket is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blanket closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wayne circles away.
Wayne shoots in but Blanket avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blanket drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wayne defends it well.
Blanket moves out of range as Wayne throws a body kick.
Blanket throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wayne enables Blanket to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wayne manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blanket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Blanket trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blanket in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blanket with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blanket working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blanket working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blanket trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Blanket cracks Wayne with a solid left hand.
Blanket postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blanket trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Blanket throws a big right hand that misses.
Blanket postures up in Wayne's guard and throws a big left but Wayne blocks it.
Blanket throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wayne wants to clinch up but Blanket keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Blanket rushes Wayne and presses him up against the cage.
Blanket is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wayne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wayne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blanket has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wayne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Michael Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wet Blanket.#BC#
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Blanket is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wayne's half guard.#SUB2#
Blanket seems to be looking for submissions.
Blanket thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Wayne wants to get back to his feet.
Blanket thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.
Blanket thows a huge punch but Wayne dodges it nicely.
Wayne regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blanket.
Michael Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blanket is controlling him.
Blanket trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Wayne throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wet Blanket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blanket winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wet Blanket! |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome FIght 1
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Blanket drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whiteboy is trying to control the position but Blanket postures up.
Whiteboy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blanket throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blanket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whiteboy being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanket throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whiteboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blanket throws a big elbow that misses.
Blanket will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whiteboy trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blanket drops back looking for a leg! Whiteboy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whiteboy manages to kick Blanket off! Blanket jumps back into Whiteboy's guard.
Blanket controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Blanket throws a big elbow that misses.
Blanket 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.
Blanket looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blanket stopping the sweep attempt from Whiteboy.
Blanket in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whiteboy working a defensive guard but Blanket passes into half guard.
Blanket is looking to take a break and control but Whiteboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Blanket seems to be looking for submissions.
Blanket not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blanket is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blanket sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Whiteboy defending well though. #T2#
Whiteboy wants to control but Blanket is keeping busy.
Blanket lands with a punch from half guard.
Blanket not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Blanket is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whiteboy defends it well.
Blanket not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whiteboy pushes Blanket off looking to stand but Blanket dives back in and keeps control.
Blanket thows a huge punch but Whiteboy dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Blanket is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whiteboy defends it well.
Whiteboy trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Whiteboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whiteboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blanket. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blanket with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blanket not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blanket passes the guard and advances to mount!
Whiteboy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Blanket.
#SUB#
Blanket looking to secure an arm triangle but Whiteboy defends it well.
Blanket throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Blanket scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Whiteboy?
Whiteboy is looking to improve his position but Blanket isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Blanket lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Whiteboy hang on?#CUT#It looks like Jacked Whiteboy has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanket thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Blanket throwing strikes here but Whiteboy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Blanket throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanket fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#Whiteboy is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Jacked Whiteboy's cut even more.
Whiteboy tries to hold on but Blanket postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Blanket unloads with some shots from mount but Whiteboy bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanket is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Whiteboy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Whiteboy is still in real trouble! Can Blanket finish him?#CUT#The cut above Jacked Whiteboy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Whiteboy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Blanket.
#SUB#
Blanket looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wet Blanket dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacked Whiteboy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Whiteboy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whiteboy seems to have recovered his senses.
Whiteboy jabs Blanket right on the nose. Blanket blinks but takes it well.
Whiteboy feints a jab promting Blanket to slip. Whiteboy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blanket slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Whiteboy is looking to clinch.
Blanket avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Blanket closes the distance and clinches.
Blanket is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Whiteboy tries to work over Blanket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whiteboy taking a breather. #TD#
Blanket is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Whiteboy can't fight it off and eventually Blanket manages to take the fight to the floor. Whiteboy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blanket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blanket distracts Whiteboy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blanket missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Blanket is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Blanket postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whiteboy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blanket.
Whiteboy wants to stand but Blanket is controlling the position.
Blanket throws an elbow that misses. Whiteboy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blanket's guard. Nice move by Whiteboy!#REVB#
Whiteboy trying to control but Blanket is working from the bottom.
Blanket throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Whiteboy trying to control but Blanket is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blanket is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Blanket is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Whiteboy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Whiteboy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blanket.
Blanket is controlling the pace.
Whiteboy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blanket.
Whiteboy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blanket. #SUB2#
Whiteboy looking for submissions off his back.
Blanket is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whiteboy can do to turn this around?
Whiteboy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blanket. #T3#
Blanket throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blanket not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whiteboy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blanket.
Blanket thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wet Blanket overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blanket thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blanket throwing shots but Whiteboy is blocking nicely.
Blanket scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#Jacked Whiteboy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacked Whiteboy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wet Blanket! |
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