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Event:
QFC Tournament 1059 Round 3
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Blade misses its intended target.
Spangler slips under a jab.
Spangler slips a jab from Blade.
Blade throws a lazy right hand but Spangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spangler misses with an uppercut.
Spangler misses with a looping right.
Blade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spangler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Blade misses.
Blade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spangler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spangler slips a straight right by Blade.
Spangler moves away from the strike by Blade.
Blade should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Spangler staying out of range there.
Spangler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spangler.
Spangler is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spangler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bushido Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Spangler does no damage.
A big right from Spangler misses.
Spangler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blade eats them both and turns towards Spangler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Spangler misses.
Spangler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blade.
Spangler misses with a looping left.
Blade looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Spangler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spangler slips under a jab from Blade.
Spangler throwing a counter right hand but Blade manages to avoid it.
Spangler throws an overhand right that lands on Blade's shoulder, as Blade tries to avoid the shot.
Spangler slips a straight right by Blade.
Blade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spangler.
Spangler misses with a wild body shot.
Spangler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spangler misses with a hook. Blade ducked under it nicely.
Blade throws a poor cross that misses
and Spangler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blade misses with a looping right.
Blade throws a hook but Spangler avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Blade misses the target.
A big left from Blade misses.
Blade loads up on a big right hand but Spangler slips the punch.
Blade looks to throw the jab but Spangler is out of range.
Blade missing with a left hand there. Spangler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spangler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spangler moves forwards but Blade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blade throws a jab when Spangler was well out of range.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Spangler. Blade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blade manages to avoid it.
Blade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spangler throws a hook to the side of Blade's head but Blade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blade throws out a counter right but Spangler avoids it with no problem.
Blade throws a right hand that misses
enabling Spangler to counter with a crisp jab.
Blade misses with an uppercut.
Blade misses the jab.
Spangler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Spangler misses its intended target.
Blade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spangler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spangler lands with an uppercut that bounces Blade off the cage and back into range.
Blade throws a looping overhand right but Spangler ducks down to avoid it.
Blade loads up on a big right hand but Spangler slips the punch.
Blade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spangler counters with a three punch combo that has Blade backing up. Blade nods at Spangler to acknowledge the strikes.
Spangler slips under a jab.
Blade is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jab by Blade.
Spangler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blade.#T3#
Blade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spangler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spangler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spangler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Spangler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spangler.
A jab from Blade misses.
Spangler throws a lazy right hand but Blade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spangler moves out of range as Blade strikes.
Blade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spangler momentarily.
Spangler moves out of range as Blade strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Spangler misses the target.
Blade throws a lazy uppercut
and Spangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blade looks to throw the jab but Spangler is out of range.
Spangler throws out a loose jab but Blade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blade missing with a left hand there. Spangler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blade throws a lazy uppercut
and Spangler counters with a nice uppercut.
Blade misses with an uppercut. Spangler saw that one coming.
Spangler misses with a looping right.
Spangler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spangler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Blade throws an off balance right hand
and Spangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Blade coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spangler ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
A lazy left from Spangler finds it's target.
Spangler misses the shot to the body.
Blade misses with an uppercut.
Blade misses with a left hand
and Spangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Spangler misses with a straight left.
Spangler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Blade misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Spangler misses the target.
Blade scores with a jab to the head.
Blade misses with a hook. Spangler ducked under it nicely.
Spangler throws out a loose jab but Blade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Spangler misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blade looks to throw the jab but Spangler is out of range.
Blade thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Spangler misses its target.
Blade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spangler throws the left hand but Blade avoids the punch easily.
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 Nick Spangler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spangler throws a right and a left that Blade avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Spangler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blade doesn't seem phased though.
Spangler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spangler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blade throws out the jab.
A big left from Blade misses.
Spangler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blade walks into a straight right hand from Spangler.
Blade throws a shot from downtown. Spangler moves away and avoids it.
Blade thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Spangler misses.
Blade throws a poor cross that misses
and Spangler counters with a series of strikes. Blade will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blade throws the left hand but Spangler avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade misses with an uppercut. Spangler saw that one coming.
Blade misses the jab.
Blade has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blade misses with a hook. Spangler ducked under it nicely.
Blade avoids the body shot from Spangler.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blade! But no joy.
Spangler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Spangler throws the left hand but Blade avoids the punch easily.
Blade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blade lands a really nice looking cross but Spangler seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Blade.
Blade throws a shot from downtown. Spangler moves away and avoids it.
Spangler slips under a jab from Blade.
Spangler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Blade misses its intended target.
Spangler loads up on a big right hand but Blade slips the punch.
Spangler stuns Blade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Spangler.
Spangler jabs Blade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nick Spangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Blade loads up on a big right hand but Spangler slips the punch.
Blade misses with a hook
and Spangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blade moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Blade there.
Spangler punishes Blade's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
The fighters circling - Blade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Spangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spangler moves out of range of the strikes.
Spangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blade.
A slow jab from Blade misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Spangler misses.
Blade lands a lovely overhand right.
Blade misses with a hook. Spangler ducked under it nicely.
Blade throws a looping overhand right but Spangler ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Spangler.
Spangler misses with a looping left.
Spangler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spangler under the eye.
Blade misses the jab.
Blade throws the left hand but Spangler avoids the punch easily.
Blade misses with an uppercut.
Spangler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Blade misses. #T3#
Spangler moves out of range as Blade strikes.
Blade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spangler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blade is breathing heavily.
Blade misses the jab.
Blade dodges the punch combination from Spangler.
Blade throws a looping overhand right but Spangler ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Spangler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blade looks to land a right hand but Spangler moved out of range.
Blade throws a big shot that misses.
Blade misses with a looping left.
Blade looks to land a left hand but Spangler moved out of range nicely.
Spangler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blade's head.
Blade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spangler slips a jab from Blade.
Blade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spangler throwing a counter right hand but Blade manages to avoid it.
Blade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Blade misses. #T4#
Nice body punch from Spangler.
Spangler slips a jab from Blade.
Spangler digs a good hook to Blade'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!
Blade throws a jab when Spangler was well out of range.
It looked like Spangler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blade.
Spangler throws a hook but Blade avoids it easily.
Spangler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spangler lands a jab.
Blade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spangler slips a straight right by Blade.
Blade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Spangler counter with a right hand.
Spangler slips a jab from Blade.
Spangler looks to throw the jab but Blade is out of range.
Spangler cracks Blade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blade takes one on the button.
Spangler throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Nick Spangler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Spangler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Blade misses its intended target.
Blade throws a shot from downtown. Spangler moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Spangler misses the target.
Spangler misses with a two punch combination.
Spangler scores with a hook.
Blade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spangler.
Spangler lands a head shot.
Blade misses with a hook. Spangler ducked under it nicely.
Spangler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blade misses with a hook. Spangler ducked under it nicely.
Spangler misses with a looping left.
Blade throws a hook but Spangler avoids it easily.
A jab from Blade misses.
Blade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Blade misses.
Blade throws a hook to the side of Spangler's head but Spangler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blade throws a big shot that misses.
Blade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spangler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Spangler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Spangler stalks Blade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blade's face. Blade staggers backwards, shaken.
Spangler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blade throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Blade misses the target.
Spangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blade moves away.
Blade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spangler connects with a nice looking jab.
Spangler slips under a jab.
Spangler ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
Spangler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blade doesn't seem bothered though.
Blade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spangler. Spangler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spangler staying out of range there.
Spangler throws a hook to the side of Blade's head but Blade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blade throws out a counter right but Spangler avoids it with no problem.
Blade avoids the body shot from Spangler.
Blade needs to keep his hands up - Spangler had a free shot at his head there.
Spangler misses with a hook. Blade ducked under it nicely.
Blade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spangler. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spangler looks to land a combination. Blade sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Blade misses.
Spangler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spangler throws a series of punches but Blade avoids them all with ease.
Blade throws an overhand right that lands on Spangler's shoulder, as Spangler tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Spangler misses its intended target.
Spangler moves out of range as Blade strikes.
Spangler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blade avoids the body shot from Spangler.
Blade throws the left hand but Spangler avoids the punch easily.
Blade thuds his right hand into Spangler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spangler.
Spangler lands with a straight right. Blade didn't see that one coming.
Blade misses with a left hand
and Spangler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Spangler misses its intended target.
Blade throws a jab when Spangler was well out of range.
Blade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Blade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spangler connects with a nice looking jab.
Blade slips a straight right by Spangler.
A jab lands there for Blade.
Blade misses with a looping left.
Blade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spangler.
Spangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spangler throws a nice looking combination but Blade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spangler throws a hook to the side of Blade's head but Blade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blade.
Spangler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blade missing with a left hand there. Spangler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blade misses with a looping left.
Spangler throws the left hand but Blade avoids the punch easily.
Spangler lands a body shot.
Spangler throws the left hand but Blade avoids the punch easily.
Spangler ducks under a wild hook from Blade.#T4#
Blade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blade throws the left hand but Spangler avoids the punch easily.
Spangler blocks a jab.
It looked like Spangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spangler looks to land a right hand but Blade moved out of range.
Blade throws a lazy right hand but Spangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Spangler. Beautiful body shot.
Blade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spangler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blade misses the jab.
Blade misses the jab.
Spangler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blade.
Blade misses with a straight left.
Blade throws a looping overhand right but Spangler ducks down to avoid it.
Blade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blade throws a big shot that misses.
Blade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Spangler.
Well Spangler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Nick Spangler!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Nick Spangler!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Nick Spangler!
Nick Spangler wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Nick Spangler said 'Eat my ass with a spoon bitch!!!'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1059 Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Blade had a free shot at his head there.
Blade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Blade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Blade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Blade should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Johnson throwing shots but Blade is blocking nicely.
Johnson 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.
Blade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson stops Blade from getting back to his feet.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson working Blade over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blade can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blade is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
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!
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson stops Blade from getting back to his feet.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Blade is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blade's head. #T1#
Johnson thows a huge punch but Blade dodges it nicely.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blade is trying to stand.
Blade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blade is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blade's head.
Blade is looking to escape.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blade has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson working over Blade with some ground and pound. Blade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson 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.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blade wants to get back to his feet.
Blade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blade defending well though.
Blade is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blade tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Blade defending well.
Blade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Blade is looking to escape.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blade is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson throwing shots but Blade is blocking nicely.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Johnson thows a huge punch but Blade dodges it nicely.
Blade is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Blade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Blade taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson 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.
Blade wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson prevents Blade from standing back up.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Blade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson is nestled in close to Blade, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blade looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blade wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blade's head.
Blade pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blade wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson winds up and cracks Blade with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson winds up and cracks Blade with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson stops Blade from getting back to his feet.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Blade dodges it nicely.
Blade taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Blade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Blade sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Blade as he connects with a hook.
Blade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blade scores with a decent looking hook.
Blade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blade can do to turn this around?
Blade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blade thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Blade as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Blade measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Johnson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bushido Blade!
In defeat, Carl Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aye man ima whip yo ass'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1059 Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Blade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldberg.#TD2#
Goldberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blade could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Goldberg stops Blade from standing up.
Blade wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Goldberg manages to pass to side control.
Blade is trying to stand up here but Goldberg is controlling him well.
Goldberg is controlling the pace.
Blade is trying to stand back up but Goldberg is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg tries to pass to full mount but Blade defends it.
Blade wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Blade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goldberg prevents Blade from standing back up.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goldberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blade is trying to stand back up but Goldberg is controlling him
Goldberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blade is looking to escape.
Goldberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Goldberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goldberg lands in his opponent's guard.
Blade wants to stand and escape but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg throwing strikes from guard but Blade blocks nicely. #T2#
Goldberg prevents Blade from getting back to his feet.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Blade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goldberg slips nicely into half guard.
Blade pushes Goldberg off looking to stand but Goldberg dives back in and keeps control.
Goldberg thows a huge punch but Blade dodges it nicely.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Blade is working from the bottom.
Goldberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blade haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blade wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Goldberg controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldberg on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goldberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goldberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blade.
Goldberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blade throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Goldberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goldberg trying to control but Blade is working from the bottom.
Goldberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Goldberg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg 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#
Goldberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blade blocks a jab.
Goldberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Goldberg.
Goldberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Blade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goldberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Blade misses the target.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Blade saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Blade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goldberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blade sprawls well. Blade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Bushido Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.#KD#
Blade lands a big right hand that sends Goldberg crashing to the mat! Blade stays standing though and waves Goldberg back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.#T1#
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blade but Blade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blade throwing a counter right hand but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
Goldberg misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Blade misses the target.
Goldberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goldberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Blade, which made it look bad.
Blade throwing a counter right hand but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
Goldberg tries for a takedown but Blade circles away easily
and Blade counters with a huge left! Goldberg is in big trouble! He's backing up but Blade isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Goldberg from any more damage. A dominating finish by Blade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bushido Blade!
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