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Event:
VFC 81 Caruga vs Souza
Date: May 23, 2022 |
#R1# A shot to the liver by Bling. Beautiful body shot. Bling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newton.#KD# Bling drops Newton with a left right combo! Bling follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT#It looks like Isaac Newton has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Newton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bling's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Newton regains full guard. Nicely done. Bling is looking to work some ground and pound but Newton has wrist control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Newton can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2# Bling is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Newton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bling is looking to defend but Newton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bling! Newton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bling taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Isaac Newton! Our winner, Isaac Newton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
VFC 72 Old Leg vs Feynn
Date: Apr 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Island closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bling to the mat! Bling manages to get full guard. Bling pulls Island in close to prevent any damage. Island stopping the sweep attempt from Bling.#SUB2# Island drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Island jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Bling has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bling wants to sweep here but Island controlling him for the moment. Bling has his hands on Island's head, controlling the position. Island trying to control but Bling is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Island slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. An elbow from Island crashes against the mat.
#T1# Bling is trying to improve his position. Island wants to stand but Bling is controlling his arm. Bling tries to buck Island off but Island is having none of it. Island is looking to take a break and control but Bling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bling can't do much from the bottom here. Bling tries to buck Island off but Island is having none of it. Bling is not content to let Island control the position. Bling definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bling is holding Island down, trying to stall. Bling is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Island creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Bling tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bling might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bling is trying to control Island's posture but Island avoids it. Bling is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sloppy strikes there by Island. Bling is trying to get back to half guard. Bling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Island on the ground. Bling looking for a sweep but Island has passed into full mount! Oh no! Bling tries to hold on but Island postures up. Bling reaches up to try and control the position but Island seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bling rolls and tries to escape and now Island has his back!
#T3# I really don't envy Bling right now.
#SUB2# Island looking to break Bling's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bling remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Island will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bling tries to break free.
Island missing with strikes. Bling trying to control the action but Island just sinks the hooks in. Bling is really stuck here.
Island avoiding Bling 's attempts to control his hands. Bling tries to escape but Island has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Bling trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Island controlling well, preventing Bling from escaping the position.
#T4# Island trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bling holding both Island 's hands and preventing any damage. Bling looking very determined here, making life difficult for Island.
Bling looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2# Island working for the choke. Bling tries to roll but Island sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bling just trying to survive but Island is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Island dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Island shoots in and drives through. Bling sprawls well. A head kick by Island misses and Bling counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bling lands with a straight right. Island didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Mason Island has been cut. Island shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bling pinned against the cage. Bling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Island shoots for a takedown but Bling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Patty Bling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Island. Island walks into a jab. Bling throws an uppercut from hell that sends Island clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bling stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patty Bling! Patty Bling 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:
VFC 55 Usamov vs Huygens
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1# Yovkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bling circles away.
Yovkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bling connects with a jab.#CL# Yovkov clinches. Bling wants to stall.
Yovkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bling gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yovkov.
Bling stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yovkov is working for takedown but Bling is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2# Bling breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Bling catches Yovkov right on the button with a cross. Yovkov tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Bling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1# Bling with a nice cross. Yovkov tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Bling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Yovkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bling but Bling pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yovko Yovkov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yovkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yovkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Yovkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Yovkov shoots in and drives through. Bling sprawls well. Bling jabs Yovkov right on the nose. Yovkov blinks but takes it well. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yovkov is defended easily by Bling. Bling looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2# Bling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yovkov.
Yovkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Bling lands with an uppercut that bounces Yovkov off the cage and back into range. Yovkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD2# Bling waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Yovkov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Yovkov to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#Yovkov is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yovkov working a defensive guard here.
Oh Yovkov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Yovkov being controlled here, momentarily. Bling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Yovkov seems to have got his legs back now. Yovkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Yovkov is trying to keep Bling in close.
Bling is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3# Bling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bling seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Bling postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bling scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Bling stays in close to Yovkov's body and controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yovkov is keeping the position for now. Bling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yovkov's head. Bling stands up over Yovkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB# Yovkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bling controls from within his opponent's guard. Bling preventing the sweep. #T4# Bling scoring with punches to the head and body. Bling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Bling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Bling looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bling lands a couple of elbows. Bling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bling chips away with some ground and pound. Yovkov working a defensive guard here.
Bling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yovkov is keeping the position for now. Bling scores with a decent looking elbow strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patty Bling dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Yovkov dives in and grabs Bling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bling pushes down on Yovkov's head and hops out. Yovkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bling swivels and escapes. Yovkov tries to clinch up. Bling now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bling throws a jab but it's blocked by Yovkov. Yovkov tries to clinch up. Bling unleashes a big counter combination but Yovkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Yovkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bling tries to sprawl out of it but Yovkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yovko Yovkov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice body punch from Bling. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yovkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yovkov swings for the body but Bling moves out of range.
#T1# Yovkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bling lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Yovkov - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patty Bling! |
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