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Event:
HFC 41: Makani vs Chai
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Block shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Block throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ro wants to get back to full guard.
Ro trying to control here.
Block missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Block is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Block takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ro is staying active underneath Block, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ro is controlling Block's trapped leg to prevent Block from advancing to side control.
Block is stalling here. Ro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Block seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Ro is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Block is trying to escape and Ro transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Block is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ro! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Putte Ro!
In defeat, Gen Block stepped up to the mic, saying 'Everyday is a chance to redeem yourself'. |
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Event:
HFC 32: Ivanovic vs Greene
Date: Sep 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Block scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Block misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chai dodges the ground and pound from Block.
Chai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Block.
Block throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Block postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Block is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Chai regains half guard.
Block landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Block missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Block thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Chai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Block scores with a couple of nice shots.
Block is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Block moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Block lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chai down.
Block 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.
Block is putting a hurting on Chai here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Block.
Block connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chai some visible discomfort.
Block tries to score with some ground and pound. Chai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Block trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Block working the ground and pound.
Block misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Block working the ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Block are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Block cracks Chai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Block wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai defending against the ground and pound.
Block fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Block wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
An elbow from Block crashes against the mat.
Block wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is trying to control Block's posture but Block avoids it. #T4#
Chai is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Block is staying active.
Chai on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Block gets to mount! Chai was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Block looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Block throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chai because Block loaded up on that one.
Block cracks Chai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Block dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Block scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chai tries to roll over but Block keeps him under control.
Gen Block overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Block throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Block has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Block is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Block connects with a couple of short punches.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Block accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Block scoring with punches to the head and body.
Block loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Block trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Block throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully.
Block is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Block is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Block is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Block wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Block is working Chai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Block missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Block 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.
Block lands a couple of elbows.
Chai has momentary wrist control but Block slips an elbow through the middle.
Block throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chai is trying to control the position but Block postures up.
Block trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Block pushes down on Chai's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Block tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Block is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Block working the head and body with strikes.
Chai taking some punishment here, with Block in his half guard.
Block seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Block is really struggling to control Chai but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Block is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
Block not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Block throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Block is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Block is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Block trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Block tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Block dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Block decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Block is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Block scores with a couple of nice shots.
Block is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chai has hold of Block's hands but Block slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Block seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Block sits in half guard.
Block working Chai over with strikes.
Block is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Block winds up and cracks Chai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Block missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Block not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Block is very close to passing his half guard.
Block throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Block throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Block is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Block.
Block is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Block controlling the pace.
Block throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Block.
Block is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Block shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.#T3##TD#
Block shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Block distracts Chai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Block throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Block throwing strikes but missing.
Block postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Block postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Block postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it. #T4#
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Block throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dragon Li Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Block feints and as Chai raises his hands in defense, Block changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Block 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.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gen Block showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Block, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Gen Block!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Gen Block!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Gen Block!
Gen Block wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gen Block waved his t-shirt featuring BE Younick 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
HFC 23: Broxtino vs Hunt
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Block takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Lambert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Block misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Lambert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Block misses with a looping right.
Block on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Block takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Block drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Block is rocked!
Block loses concentration momentarily and Lambert pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Block crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Lambert finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Logan Lambert!
Logan Lambert took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Natural Order for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Gen Block had this to say: 'Everyday is a chance to redeem yourself'. |
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Event:
HFC 16: Colson vs Ramsay
Date: Jul 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Wilson tries to get set, Block tries to push him back and clinch up but Wilson manages to avoid the attempt.
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Block avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Block but Block pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Block tries to counter by clinching up but Wilson breaks away and moves out of range.
Gen Block has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Block moves away and avoids it.
Block is looking to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Block wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Wilson throws a head kick but Block moves out of range.
Block is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wilson.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Block sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Block looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Block tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilson manages to circle out of the way.
Wilson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Block defends well and Wilson ends up having to push Block into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Block tries to counter by clinching up but Wilson breaks away and moves out of range.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Block tries to counter by clinching up but Wilson breaks away and moves out of range.
Wilson throws a head kick but Block moves out of range.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilson looks winded!
Wilson dives in for a single leg takedown but Block sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Block tries to counter by clinching up but Wilson breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Wilson throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Block counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Block. #TD#
Block manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Block looking for a triangle here. Wilson is fighting it but it looks tight! Block pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wilson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gen Block!
A relieved looking Gen Block thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFC 9: Lake vs Dutoit
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Block missing with a left hand there. Andarys was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andarys scores with a leg kick.
Andarys steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Block.
Block avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andarys does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Block stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andarys.
The fighters circling - Andarys throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andarys finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Block drives through and clinches with Andarys against the cage.
Andarys swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andarys swings wildly with an uppercut but Block uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Block escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Block takes a swing at Andarys's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Andarys is predictable there
and Block counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Block looks to score with a jab to the body but Andarys is just out of range.
Andarys gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Block counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andarys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andarys is looking to score with low kicks.
Goren Andarys seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick and Block moves out of range easily.
Block checks a leg kick.
Andarys keeps the fight on the outside.
Block uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andarys.
Andarys fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Block is out of range.
Block misses with a looping right.
Block throws a right hand that misses
and Andarys counters with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andarys.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Andarys attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andarys lands a nice leg kick that just misses Block's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick from Andarys, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andarys with a nice calf kick.
Andarys throws a head kick but Block moves out of range.
Andarys lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andarys turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Block just misses with a punch to the body.
Andarys scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Block.
Andarys throws a wild body kick that Block sees coming a mile off.
Andarys loads up on a big right hand but Block slips the punch.
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Block attempts a counter takedown but Andarys avoids it well and moves away.
Andarys throws a head kick but Block moves out of range.
#T3#
Andarys displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Block throws out the jab.
Andarys looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Block throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andarys was covering up waiting for the punch and Block finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Block working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andarys's head.
Block 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.#SUB2#
Andarys throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Block throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andarys works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Block makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Block forces his way into half guard.
Block works his way into side control. #T4##SUB#
Block is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andarys knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andarys is trying to improve his position.
Andarys on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Block working the head and body with strikes.
Andarys felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Block goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Andarys rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Block's guard! Nice work there by Andarys!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Block is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Block slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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 Gen Block 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#
Andarys keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Block misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andarys.
Block is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andarys throws a hook but Block blocks it.
Andarys scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andarys lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Block has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Block and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andarys defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Block.
Andarys throws a fast counter high kick but Block manages to duck under it in time.
Block fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block misses with a takedown
and Andarys counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gen Block. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andarys moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andarys misses with a head kick.
Block appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Andarys lands a high kick!
Goren Andarys is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Block.
Andarys lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Block throws a shot from downtown. Andarys moves away and avoids it.
Block waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andarys.
Andarys takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Block avoids the head kick by Andarys.
Andarys misses with a low kick.
Andarys tries to land a front kick but Block steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Block tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andarys pivots, looking for a leg kick but Block is out of range and Andarys settles back down.
Block half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andarys thumps Block with a low kick.
Andarys pivots, looking for a leg kick but Block is out of range and Andarys settles back down.
Block is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Andarys. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Block. Those never looked like landing.
Andarys attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Block throws a big counter combination but Andarys scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Block chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andarys can pounce on him.
Goren Andarys seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Block blocks a leg kick.
Block wants to clinch.
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!
Block misses with a hook.
Block scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andarys with a nice calf kick.
A low kick lands for Andarys.
Andarys looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Block rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andarys moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Block on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andarys pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andarys dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Block. That did some damage!
Andarys throws a chopping leg kick but Block manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Block was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andarys throws a shot from downtown. Block moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Block checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andarys throws a leg kick
and Block counters with a straight right hand.
Block swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andarys throws a head kick but Block moves out of range.
Andarys tries a head kick but it misses.
Block throwing a counter right hand but Andarys manages to avoid it.
Andarys turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andarys has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andarys stuffs the takedown.
Andarys lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Block scores with the left hand. Andarys knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Andarys looks for the body kick but Block saw that one coming.
Block changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Block shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andarys's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Andarys looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Block working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Block stands and throws Andarys's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Block wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andarys, who protects the arm well.
Block throws an elbow but Andarys slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Block is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andarys has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Goren Andarys showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andarys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andarys fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andarys goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Block fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andarys just manages to avoid it.
Block throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andarys tries a low kick but Block avoids it.
Andarys throws a looping overhand right but Block ducks down to avoid it.
Block shoots for a double leg takedown but Andarys sprawls well. He's pushed Block's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Andarys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block misses with a hook.
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick
and Block counters with a nice uppercut.
Block throws a lazy right hand but Andarys sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andarys loads up on a big right hand but Block slips the punch.
Block went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Block stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andarys.
Andarys throws a body kick that misses.
Block blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Andarys is looking to land body kicks.
Block attempts a counter takedown but Andarys avoids it well and moves away.
Block staying out of range there.
Block appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Block throws a body shot but no joy.
Andarys throws a lazy right hand but Block sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Block misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Block throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Block on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Andarys lands an impressive looking overhand right. Block doesn't seem phased though.
Andarys fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Andarys looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Block scores with a hook to the body. Andarys takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Block takes a swing at Andarys's ribcage but misses.
Andarys slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Block keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andarys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andarys scores with a crisp jab that stopped Block in his tracks.
Block checks a leg kick.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Block drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andarys sprawls and moves away.
Block blocks a low kick nicely.
Block misses with a takedown
and Andarys counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andarys swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andarys uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Block.#T3#
Block looks to throw the jab but Andarys is out of range.
Block blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Andarys waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Block.
Andarys throws a hook but Block blocks it.
Block pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Block blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andarys. That's going to slow Block down.
Andarys bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Andarys.
Andarys misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Block counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Block landing with the ground and pound.
Block stands up over Andarys, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4##SUB#
Block drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andarys manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Block has Andarys in his guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Block looking to control.
Gen Block overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Block is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andarys stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Block swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Block working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andarys doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andarys manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goren Andarys comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andarys 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goren Andarys!
A very excited looking Goren Andarys made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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