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Event:
WFC 29: Halkias v Price
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Blaird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blaird falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nog counters with a one-two to the body.
Blaird tries to clinch up.
Nog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaird looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blaird.
Blaird misses with a takedown
and Nog counters with a right hand to the body.
That kick from Nog tenderised Blaird's leg. Blaird is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nog lands a jab to Blaird's midsection.
Blaird looks winded!#KD#
Nog lands a big uppercut and Blaird crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blaird looks OK. Nog waves Blaird back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Nog tenderised Blaird's leg. Blaird is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blaird fails to land with a series of punches.
Nog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blaird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nog defends it nicely.#T1#
Nog seems to be stalking Blaird here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Blaird drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lieutenant Nog!
A victorious Lieutenant Nog thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Albert Blaird had this to say: 'lets go and enjoy ferret racing together!! i mean back to training jajaja'. |
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Event:
WFC 25: Hulk vs Dude
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Blaird goes for a double leg but Blake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blake continues to drive forward.
Blake jumps guard but Blaird stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Blake pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blaird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Blake working for a triangle but Blaird defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blake has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blaird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blaird throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaird postures up in Blake's guard and throws a big left but Blake blocks it. #SUB2#
Blake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blaird is aware though and is defending well.
Blaird throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blaird is looking to work some ground and pound but Blake has wrist control.#SUB2#
Blaird has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Blake to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Blaird is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Blake pulls down on the head and he's put Blaird to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Blade Blake!
A very excited looking Blade Blake 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.
In defeat, Albert Blaird stepped up to the mic, saying 'lets go and enjoy ferret racing together!! i mean back to training jajaja'. |
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Event:
WFC 23: Romero vs Halkias
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Blaird doesn't manage to clinch there - Sikoa circles away.
Sikoa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blaird shoots in and drives through. Sikoa sprawls well.
Blaird fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaird thumps Sikoa with a low kick.#TD2#
Sikoa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blaird gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Sikoa is looking for a kimura but Blaird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sikoa to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sikoa seems to be working for a kimura but Blaird defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sikoa is working for a kimura but Blaird is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sikoa seems to be looking for submissions.
Blaird trying to control but Sikoa postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Sikoa is trying to work for a kimura but Blaird is defending well.
Blaird is looking to improve his position.
Blaird is looking to control Sikoa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blaird avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sikoa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blaird sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Blaird is defending against the submission attempts here by Sikoa.
Blaird is looking for a sweep. Sikoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sikoa is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sikoa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blaird defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Sikoa is working for a submission of some sort.
Blaird wants to control but Sikoa is keeping busy.
Blaird is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sikoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sikoa. #SUB#
Blaird actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sikoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sikoa. #T3##SUB2#
Sikoa wants to work for an arm triangle but Blaird is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sikoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sikoa.
Blaird regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Sikoa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blaird dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Blaird postures up in Sikoa's guard and throws a big left but Sikoa blocks it. #SUB2#
Sikoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blaird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blaird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blaird postures up in Sikoa's guard and throws a big left but Sikoa blocks it. #SUB2#
Sikoa working for submissions but it's allowed Blaird to get to half guard.
Sikoa moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Blaird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sikoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sikoa looks winded!
Blaird trying to control but Sikoa is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaird with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Blaird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Sikoa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blaird tries to close the distance and clinch but Sikoa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sikoa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaird defends well and Sikoa ends up having to push Blaird into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sikoa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaird's waist but Blaird gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sikoa off to one side.
Albert Blaird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaird wants to clinch.
Blaird moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sikoa shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaird manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sikoa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Albert Blaird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Sikoa.
Blaird bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sikoa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sikoa tries for a takedown but Blaird sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikoa shoots in for a takedown but Blaird shows good takedown defense.
Sikoa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blaird as he jumps to the side.
Sikoa is breathing heavily.
Blaird scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Blaird clinches.
Blaird stalling.
#T1#
Blaird has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sikoa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blaird.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sikoa prevents the takedown attempt.
Sikoa letting Blaird take a breather here.
Blaird scores with a hook to the body.
Sikoa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blaird prevents it.
Sikoa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blaird prevents it.
#BC#
Blaird breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Blaird shoots for a double leg takedown but Sikoa sprawls well. He's pushed Blaird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sikoa keeps the fight on the outside.
Sikoa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blaird tries to clinch but Sikoa is having none of it.
Blaird darts in looking for a takedown but Sikoa gets double underhooks and turns Blaird into the cage.
Sikoa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#BC#
Blaird's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sikoa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Sikoa looks to move away, Blaird throws a big counter combo but Sikoa just gets out of the way.#CL#
Blaird instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sikoa can't get the takedown.
Sikoa is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Blaird breaks from the clinch.
Joel Sikoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Blaird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sikoa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sikoa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blaird defends it nicely.
Sikoa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaird defends well and Sikoa ends up having to push Blaird into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blaird moves in looking to clinch but Sikoa pushes him off.
Blaird stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Blaird forces Sikoa back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Blaird manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Blaird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sikoa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaird trying to control the position.
Sikoa prevents Blaird from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sikoa 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. #T4#
Blaird wants to get back to his feet but Sikoa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sikoa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sikoa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sikoa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blaird is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sikoa drops back looking for a leg! Blaird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blaird manages to kick Sikoa off! Sikoa jumps back into Blaird's guard.
Sikoa looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Blaird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sikoa preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Blaird dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sikoa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blaird is trying to defend but Sikoa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Sikoa wants to work for an arm triangle but Blaird is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sikoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sikoa.
Blaird gets back to full guard.
Blaird trying to keep a closed guard but Sikoa is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaird doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sikoa stops Blaird from standing up.
Blaird trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaird keeping full guard, as Sikoa tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Sikoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blaird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sikoa can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Blaird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sikoa 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. #SUB2#
Sikoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blaird 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.#SUB2#
Sikoa drops back looking for a leg! Blaird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blaird manages to kick Sikoa off! Sikoa jumps back into Blaird's guard. #SUB2#
Sikoa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sikoa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sikoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaird is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sikoa 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.
Blaird throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Blaird looking for a guillotine here but Sikoa defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sikoa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blaird manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sikoa has Blaird in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sikoa is looking for a triangle but Blaird pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Sikoa working for a triangle but Blaird defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sikoa working for submissions but it's allowed Blaird to get to half guard.
Blaird thows a huge punch but Sikoa dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Sikoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sikoa actively working from the bottom here.
Blaird is keen to just control but Sikoa is a slippery customer.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Sikoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sikoa taking some punishment here, with Blaird in his half guard. #SUB#
Blaird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sikoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joel Sikoa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sikoa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Blaird is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sikoa actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joel Sikoa.
I think Sikoa 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Sikoa!
The defeated Albert Blaird had this to say: 'lets go and enjoy ferret racing together!! i mean back to training jajaja'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Blaird scores with a head kick.
Montebianco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaird circles away.#CL2#
Blaird has Montebianco up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Blaird.
Blaird displaying some good clinch control by pressing Montebianco up against the cage.#BC2#
Blaird manages to break the clinch.
Montebianco tries to bum rush Blaird with a series of wild strikes but Blaird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaird fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Blaird has closed the distance and engaged Montebianco in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaird tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Montebianco avoids it.
Blaird tries to land knees in the clinch but Montebianco avoids the damage to the body.
Blaird landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Blaird's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Montebianco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaird as he avoids it easily.
Blaird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Montebianco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Montebianco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montebianco. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blaird is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blaird lands a nice knee to the body.
Montebianco is breathing heavily.
Blaird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montebianco is trying to force a seperation but Blaird has the dominant position.
Blaird scores with a shoulder strike.
Blaird unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blaird drops down looking for an ankle pick but Montebianco pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2##CL2#
Blaird drives through and clinches with Montebianco against the cage.
#TD2#
Blaird wants the takedown. Montebianco is fighting it off but Blaird persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Montebianco's guard against the cage.
Montebianco has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Blaird is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Blaird breaks from the clinch.
Montebianco shoots in for a double leg but Blaird sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blaird wants to counter the offense by Montebianco and move into the clinch position.
Blaird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montebianco circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaird.
Blaird lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Blaird clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Blaird breaks the clinch.
Montebianco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Montebianco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montebianco wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Montebianco misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Blaird counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Blaird - that landed with a thud.
Blaird stalls. #BC2#
Blaird breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaird!
#CL2#
Blaird gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Montebianco is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Blaird wants the takedown. Montebianco is fighting it off but Blaird persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Montebianco's guard against the cage.
Blaird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blaird stops Montebianco from standing up. #T4##SUB#
Montebianco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blaird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blaird passes Montebianco's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Blaird is trying for a kimura here. Montebianco looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Blaird wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Albert Blaird!
A relieved looking Albert Blaird 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:
Stepping Stone 74
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nikos Acosta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Albert Blaird!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Acosta leaves Blaird with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Acosta slaps away a takedown attempt from Blaird, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Acosta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Acosta (2) vs (0) Blaird
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blaird is looking to control Acosta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blaird avoid being mounted?
Acosta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Acosta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta wants to pass to mount but Blaird is defending the position. #T1#
Blaird wants to control but Acosta is keeping busy.
Blaird is refusing to be controlled, as Acosta sits in half guard. #SUB#
Acosta is looking for a kimura but Blaird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Acosta to get the leverage.
Blaird tries to get to full guard but Acosta has control of the leg.
Blaird is looking to control Acosta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blaird avoid being mounted?
Acosta is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Blaird manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Acosta wants to control from the top but Blaird keeps moving.
Acosta tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaird is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Blaird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acosta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acosta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Acosta tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaird is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Blaird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acosta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acosta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blaird working a defensive guard here.
Acosta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blaird keeping moving, preventing Acosta from controlling successfully.
Acosta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Acosta trying to control but Blaird is working from the bottom.
Acosta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blaird can't keep his opponent in guard - Acosta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Acosta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blaird sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Acosta seems to be working for a kimura but Blaird defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Acosta wants to control but Blaird is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Blaird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Acosta wants to free his trapped foot but Blaird is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Acosta is looking for a kimura here.
Blaird moves into full guard.
#T6#
Acosta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Acosta trying to control but Blaird is working from the bottom.
Acosta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Acosta trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Acosta pushing down on Blaird's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Acosta is trying to control. Blaird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Acosta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blaird trying to control but Acosta postures up.
Blaird is staying active underneath Acosta, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Blaird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Acosta pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Acosta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Acosta. #T8##SUB2#
Blaird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Acosta pulls his head out easily.
Blaird looks winded!
Acosta prevents Blaird from improving his position.
Acosta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Acosta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blaird! Score +3 for passing guard: Acosta (5) vs (0) Blaird
Acosta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Acosta is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Blaird to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Blaird shrugs it off.
Acosta moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Acosta (8) vs (0) Blaird
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10##SUB#
Acosta has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Blaird has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Acosta is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Blaird tries to escape but Acosta has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Acosta is looking for the choke from the back position but Blaird is controlling his hands well.
Blaird rolls, trying to escape but Acosta keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Acosta is looking to control Blaird but Blaird is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Acosta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Blaird trying to control the action but Acosta just sinks the hooks in.
Blaird can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Blaird fending off the submission attempt from Acosta.
Acosta controlling well, preventing Blaird from escaping the position.
Blaird is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12##SUB#
Acosta is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Blaird has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Acosta has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Blaird taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Acosta doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikos Acosta!
The defeated Albert Blaird had this to say: 'lets go and enjoy ferret racing together!! i mean back to training jajaja'. |
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Event:
SSG Thanksgiving
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Albert Blaird!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blaird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waterman is fending him off so far but Blaird persists. Nope, Waterman circles away and we're back to standing.
Waterman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Blaird takes the fight into the clinch.
Blaird fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Blaird pulls guard effortlessly.
Waterman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blaird's guard.
Blaird trying to hold on to Waterman's head to control him but Waterman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaird wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman is keen to just control but Blaird is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Waterman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blaird is just riding it out for now. Waterman eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Blaird is in trouble now - Waterman has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (3) vs (0) Blaird#SUB#
Waterman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Blaird manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Waterman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blaird, who protects the arm well.
Blaird is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Waterman tries for a kimura but Blaird is defending well.
Blaird really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waterman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Waterman tries to advance to mount but Blaird denies him. #T2#
Waterman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Blaird! Score +2 for reaching mount: Waterman (5) vs (0) Blaird#SUB#
Waterman looking for a guillotine from mount but Blaird is having none of it. #SUB#
Waterman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blaird is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blaird and Waterman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Blaird prevents Waterman from moving into mount. #SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blaird has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Waterman is trying to get an arm triangle but Blaird is defending well. #SUB#
Waterman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blaird is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaird is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Waterman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blaird is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Waterman has hold of Blaird's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Blaird seems comfortable defending it but Waterman has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Blaird is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Blaird is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Waterman couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Waterman!
Our winner, Henry Waterman, 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.
Albert Blaird was interviewed post fight and said 'lets go and enjoy ferret racing together!! i mean back to training jajaja'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Grigoryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Albert Blaird!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Grigoryan clinches up with Blaird and pushes him back against the cage.
Grigoryan is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Blaird manages to pull guard.
Grigoryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Blaird looking for a guillotine here but Grigoryan defends easily.
Grigoryan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Blaird working for a triangle but Grigoryan defends it easily.
Grigoryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blaird swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Blaird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grigoryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grigoryan looking to pass the guard.
Blaird trying to keep a closed guard but Grigoryan is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB2#
Blaird working for a triangle but Grigoryan defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Blaird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grigoryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grigoryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Grigoryan wants to pass the guard but Blaird is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Blaird is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grigoryan 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.
Grigoryan preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Grigoryan looking to pass the guard.
Grigoryan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grigoryan won't allow Blaird to sweep him here.
Blaird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Blaird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grigoryan defends well.
Blaird wants to hit a sweep here but Grigoryan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blaird there! Score +3 for passing guard: Grigoryan (3) vs (0) Blaird#T5#
Grigoryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blaird can't escape the position.
Grigoryan controlling from mount.
Blaird keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grigoryan controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Blaird working to try and regain half guard.
Blaird wants to control but Grigoryan is having none of it.
Grigoryan controlling the pace for now.
Blaird is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Grigoryan controlling the pace for now.
Grigoryan continues to stall.
Grigoryan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Blaird tries to hold on but Grigoryan pushes him away. #T8#
Grigoryan takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Grigoryan (6) vs (0) Blaird
Blaird trying to control the hands but Grigoryan breaks the grip.
Blaird is really stuck here.
Grigoryan controls the action.
Blaird wants to control his opponent's hands but Grigoryan gets his hands free. #T9#
Grigoryan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Blaird's body.
More hug and hope from Grigoryan.
You can see the frustration on Blaird's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
What can Blaird do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Grigoryan is hanging on to Blaird's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Grigoryan controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Blaird's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Grigoryan is not going to allow Blaird to sit and survive in this position. #T11#
Grigoryan controls the action.
Blaird trying to control the action but Grigoryan just sinks the hooks in.
I would not like to be Blaird right now.
#T12#
Blaird rolls, trying to escape but Grigoryan keeps control of the position.
Grigoryan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Blaird.
Grigoryan is not going to allow Blaird to sit and survive in this position. #T13#
Grigoryan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Grigoryan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Blaird is trying to break free.
Grigoryan keeps control of the position easily here as Blaird tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grigoryan not allowing Blaird to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoryan takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Daniel Grigoryan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Albert Blaird had this to say: 'lets go and enjoy ferret racing together!! i mean back to training jajaja'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Albert Blaird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hank Robinson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blaird tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
#CL#
Blaird moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Robinson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Robinson manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blaird (0) vs (4) Robinson
Blaird being controlled for a moment.
Blaird is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Blaird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson trying to control the position but Blaird is working away.
Robinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SUB2#
Robinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blaird gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blaird knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blaird is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Blaird actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson controlling the action here. #T2#
Robinson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blaird (0) vs (7) Robinson
Robinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Robinson wants to take Blaird's back here but Blaird is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Robinson controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Robinson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Blaird is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blaird (2) vs (7) Robinson#T3##SUB2#
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blaird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blaird sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robinson's guard.
Blaird is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Robinson trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Blaird postures up.
Blaird wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Blaird won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Blaird forces his way into half guard.
Blaird is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blaird won't allow Robinson to sweep him here. #T6#
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson 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.
Robinson wants to control but Blaird passes easily into half guard.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Blaird is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Blaird is controlling well.
Blaird is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Blaird is working for a kimura but Robinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Blaird has control of the leg. #T8##SUB#
Blaird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robinson defends it well.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Blaird is controlling well.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blaird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blaird's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Blaird won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson is looking to sweep but instead, Blaird has passed into half guard.
Blaird trying to mount his opponent but Robinson defends it.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Blaird is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Blaird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blaird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Robinson wants to control but Blaird is keeping busy.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Blaird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11##SUB#
Blaird seems to be working for a kimura but Robinson defends the submission attempt.
Robinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Blaird wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blaird is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blaird in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Robinson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Blaird has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Blaird (5) vs (7) Robinson#SUB#
Blaird looking for a guillotine from mount but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Blaird gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Blaird maintains control.
Blaird avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
Blaird controlling the pace for now.
Robinson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Blaird (8) vs (7) Robinson
Robinson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T14##SUB#
Blaird looking for the choke from the back.
Robinson just trying to survive but Blaird is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Blaird keeps control of the position as Robinson tries to break free.
#SUB#
Robinson is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Blaird has locked on a rear naked choke here! Robinson is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Albert Blaird!
After winning the bout, Albert Blaird thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Albert Blaird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sero Trdatyan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Blaird moves into the clinch.
Trdatyan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Blaird manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blaird holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Blaird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trdatyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Blaird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trdatyan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blaird (2) vs (0) Trdatyan
Blaird sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaird's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaird slips nicely into half guard.
Blaird with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Blaird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trdatyan defends it well. #SUB#
Blaird is trying to work for a kimura but Trdatyan is defending well.
#T4#
Blaird controlling the action here. #SUB#
Blaird 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.
#SUB#
Blaird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Well, if Blaird is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Blaird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trdatyan is just riding it out for now. Blaird eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6##SUB#
Blaird is working for a kimura but Trdatyan is defending it quite comfortably.
Blaird content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Blaird passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trdatyan! Score +3 for passing guard: Blaird (5) vs (0) Trdatyan
Blaird tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Blaird wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Blaird looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Blaird working for a guillotine from mount but Trdatyan is in no mood to give up. #T9#
Blaird controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Blaird jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Trdatyan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Blaird moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blaird (7) vs (0) Trdatyan
Blaird controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Blaird wants to finish this one by submission but Trdatyan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blaird. #T10##SUB#
Blaird working for a submission but Trdatyan is keeping him at bay.
Blaird sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Blaird is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Trdatyan is surviving well by controlling Blaird's body position as best he can.
Blaird controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Blaird has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Trdatyan is controlling an arm, preventing Blaird from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Blaird looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blaird is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Trdatyan is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Blaird (10) vs (0) Trdatyan#T12##SUB#
Blaird working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Trdatyan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Blaird. #SUB#
Blaird has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Trdatyan is defending well but eventually Blaird manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Trdatyan has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Albert Blaird!
Albert Blaird decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Albert Blaird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takashi Minoko!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Blaird moves into the clinch successfully.
Blaird is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Minoko successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Blaird 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. #SUB2#
Minoko looking for subs off his back but Blaird has passed one foot through into half guard.
Minoko is not content to let Blaird control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoko is pressing down on Blaird's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Minoko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaird controls the pace.#T1#
Minoko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blaird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minoko is trying to keep Blaird in close.
Blaird sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Blaird drops back looking for a leg! Minoko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minoko manages to kick Blaird off! Blaird jumps back into Minoko's guard.
Minoko trying to keep a closed guard but Blaird is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Minoko managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Minoko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blaird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blaird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blaird is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Blaird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Minoko is looking for a triangle but Blaird pushes his legs off easily.
Blaird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blaird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minoko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blaird trying to control the position from guard on top but Minoko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Minoko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Minoko trying to keep a closed guard but Blaird is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Minoko keeping full guard, as Blaird tries to pass.
Minoko trying to keep a closed guard but Blaird is proving a slippery customer.
Blaird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minoko is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Minoko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blaird stands and throws Minoko's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blaird (3) vs (0) Minoko#T5#
A lull in the action here as Blaird stalls from top position.#SUB#
Blaird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Minoko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minoko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blaird (3) vs (2) Minoko
Blaird is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Minoko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Minoko's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blaird (7) vs (2) Minoko
Minoko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6##SUB#
Blaird looking for the choke but no joy.
Minoko tries to break free.
Blaird avoiding Minoko 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Blaird controlling the position well here. Minoko rolled but Blaird kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Blaird patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Minoko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blaird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minoko just trying to survive but Blaird is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Minoko can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Blaird is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minoko defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Minoko defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blaird's arms. #T8#
Blaird controlling well, preventing Minoko from escaping the position.
Minoko wants to control his opponent's hands but Blaird gets his hands free. #SUB#
Blaird is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blaird wants to control but Minoko is keeping busy.#SUB#
Blaird is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Minoko wants to control his opponent's hands but Blaird gets his hands free. #T9##SUB#
Blaird has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Minoko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Minoko wants to escape the position.
#T10##SUB#
Blaird has the hooks in. Minoko is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Blaird passes his arm under Minoko's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Minoko taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Albert Blaird!
During a confident post fight interview, Albert Blaird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Blaird closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zakrzewski's guard.
Zakrzewski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Blaird tries to free his leg and advance position but Zakrzewski is retaining full guard.
Blaird controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zakrzewski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaird is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Zakrzewski keeping full guard, as Blaird tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blaird tries a low kick but Zakrzewski avoids it.#TD#
Blaird bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blaird advances to full mount. #SU#
Blaird stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD2#
Zakrzewski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Blaird is pulling down on Zakrzewski's head. It's preventing any offense from Zakrzewski, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blaird is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2##SU#
Blaird decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zakrzewski, up you get!
Blaird throws a hook to the side of Zakrzewski's head but Zakrzewski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Zakrzewski gets caught flat footed, as Blaird shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blaird is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zakrzewski working a defensive guard but Blaird passes into half guard.
Blaird looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blaird frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Blaird controlling his opponent.
Blaird lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Blaird controlling from mount.
Blaird with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Blaird controlling from the full mount. #SU#
Blaird stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL2#
Blaird gets tackled into the cage by Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski maintains the clinch.
Zakrzewski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Blaird breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Blaird breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Blaird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Blaird shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blaird was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Blaird dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Blaird scores with a takedown into Zakrzewski's guard.
Blaird showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blaird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Helsinki inform us that Zakrzewski has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zakrzewski can't keep his opponent in guard - Blaird advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaird is nestled in close to Zakrzewski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
Blaird 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. #T1#
Well, if Blaird is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaird seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zakrzewski for as long as he can get away with.
Albert Blaird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaird working the head and body with strikes.
Blaird moves into full mount! Zakrzewski won't be happy about that!
Blaird controlling his opponent. #T2#
Zakrzewski stops Blaird from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Zakrzewski tries to lock up and control but Blaird gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blaird lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blaird with shots to the head and body - Zakrzewski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blaird lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB#
Blaird has hold of Zakrzewski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zakrzewski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3#
Blaird controlling the position easily from mount. #SU#
Blaird stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL#
Blaird closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Blaird jumps guard and drags Zakrzewski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blaird wants to sweep here but Zakrzewski controlling him for the moment.
Blaird has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Blaird tries to strike from the bottom.
Zakrzewski won't allow Blaird to sweep him here. #SUB#
Blaird throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zakrzewski escapes and throws Blaird's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Blaird tries to escape but Zakrzewski is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaird is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zakrzewski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Blaird dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Blaird looking to score a takedown here. Zakrzewski is defending well but Blaird drives through and ends up in Zakrzewski's guard.
Blaird sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blaird throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Blaird gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Blaird takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Blaird's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Zakrzewski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zakrzewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blaird managing to control the position. #T1#
Blaird has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blaird preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blaird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zakrzewski can do to turn this around?
Zakrzewski being controlled here momentarily.
Blaird is looking to stand up but Zakrzewski isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
Blaird pushes Zakrzewski off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Blaird darts in and clinches Zakrzewski up against the cage.#TD2#
Blaird is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zakrzewski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blaird to the mat. Blaird regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Blaird pushes Zakrzewski off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Blaird moves into the clinch.
Blaird putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zakrzewski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blaird is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Blaird drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3#
Blaird pulls Zakrzewski in close to prevent any damage.
Blaird 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.
Blaird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zakrzewski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blaird is proving hard to escape from.
Blaird managing to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blaird throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zakrzewski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blaird swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zakrzewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blaird fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zakrzewski just manages to avoid it.#TD#
Blaird closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zakrzewski to the mat! Zakrzewski manages to get full guard.
Zakrzewski is wriggling around but Blaird manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Blaird is pressing down on Zakrzewski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zakrzewski is holding on for now.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albert Blaird is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blaird trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Blaird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blaird 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Blaird!
Albert Blaird decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Thorgard blocks a head kick by Blaird.
Thorgard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blaird misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blaird fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaird moves in looking to clinch but Thorgard pushes him off.
Blaird tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thorgard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blaird somewhat.
Thorgard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blaird sprawls and moves away.
Bjorn Thorgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Blaird.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaird tries to clinch up#TD#
and Thorgard counters with a shoot takedown. Blaird fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Thorgard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thorgard chips away with some ground and pound.
Thorgard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blaird on the ground.
Thorgard postures up and lands a big shot to Blaird's brow.
Thorgard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thorgard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blaird keeping moving, preventing Thorgard from controlling successfully.
Thorgard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thorgard works over Blaird with some ground and pound from guard.
Thorgard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thorgard is working Blaird over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Blaird is rocked!
Thorgard landing some decent shots from guard.
Blaird is still in real trouble! Can Thorgard finish him?
Thorgard postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Blaird covers up, he's hurt! Thorgard keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Thorgard and the ref steps in to end the fight! Thorgard can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Thorgard!
The defeated Albert Blaird had this to say: 'lets go and enjoy ferret racing together!! i mean back to training jajaja'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Plax tries to sprawl but Blaird drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blaird is nestled in close to Plax, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU#
Blaird decides to stand up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blaird.
Plax scores with a spinning back kick!
Blaird has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Plax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Plax.
Plax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaird paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Blaird fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plax, pushing him back against the cage.
Plax throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Plax is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blaird pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blaird misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plax.
Blaird is trying to pull guard but Plax has him pressed against the cage.
Plax landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Plax taking a breather.
Blaird tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Plax just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Blaird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaird tries to circle away but Plax has him pinned against the cage.
Blaird is breathing heavily.
Blaird is trying to pull guard but Plax has him pressed against the cage.
Plax lands a nice elbow.
Blaird goes for a takedown attempt but Plax pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Plax throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blaird's head.#T2#
Plax scores with a leg kick.
Blaird misses with a takedown
and Plax counters with a big head kick but Blaird shrugs it off.
Blaird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick lands for Plax.
Blaird fails with the takedown
and Plax counters with a nice leg kick.
Plax scores with a kick to the body.
Plax tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaird swivels and escapes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Plax clinches up with Blaird and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Plax pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Blaird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plax keeping moving, preventing Blaird from controlling successfully.
Blaird postures up.
Blaird forces his way into half guard.
Plax wants to get back to full guard.
Plax keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Plax trying to control but Blaird postures up.
Blaird controlling the pace.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaird has his takedown stuffed
and Plax counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Supa Plax dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Plax. #CL#
Blaird clinches with his opponent.
Blaird misses with the head strike.
Plax trying to control the position but instead, Blaird has worked for underhooks and has pushed Plax into the cage.
Plax creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blaird's defenses. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blaird breaks from the clinch.
Blaird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plax counters with a head kick. That will keep Blaird thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plax scores with a spinning back kick!
Blaird misses with a takedown attempt - Plax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Plax pushes Blaird up against the cage in a clinch.
Blaird tries to pull guard but Plax won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Blaird. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Blaird breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Blaird changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Plax looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blaird throws an elbow but Plax slips to the side and avoids it well.
Blaird is trying to ground and pound but Plax uses the momentary lack of control by Blaird to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Plax actively working from the bottom here.
Plax wants to improve his position but Blaird is controlling well.
#T2#
Blaird wants to free his trapped foot but Plax is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plax is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plax trying to control from the bottom.
Blaird looks to land a strike but Plax avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Plax trying to keep a closed guard but Blaird is proving a slippery customer.
Plax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaird 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blaird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Plax is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Plax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Plax scores with a leg kick.
#TD#
Blaird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Plax is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Blaird decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Blaird closes the distance and clinches.
Plax is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plax jumps guard but Blaird turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blaird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plax lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Plax effectively controlling the action here.
Blaird lands a hook that snaps the head of Plax backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Supa Plax will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Plax. #CL#
Blaird gets a clinch. #TD#
Blaird decides to pull guard.
Plax trying to control but Blaird is working from the bottom.
Albert Blaird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaird is adopting a defensive guard.
Plax wants to control from the top but Blaird keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaird controls Plax momentarily but Plax frees himself. #T1#
Blaird throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Plax postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Plax has gone for a leg lock! Blaird slips out almost immediately though and dives into Plax's guard.#REVR#
Blaird slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blaird lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Blaird decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Albert Blaird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plax throws a nice inside leg kick.
Plax delivers a nice body kick.
Blaird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plax defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plax thows a body kick. Blaird tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Albert Blaird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD#
Blaird scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Plax can't do much from the bottom here.
Plax trying to remain calm as Blaird controls from the top position.
Plax can't do much from the bottom here.
Plax tries to buck Blaird off but Blaird is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Blaird decides to stand up, so the ref orders Plax to his feet. #T4#
Blaird misses with a head kick.
Blaird throws a sloppy body shot
and Plax counters with a nice kick to the body.
Plax throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blaird 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.
Blaird shoots for a double leg takedown but Plax sprawls well. He's pushed Blaird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Plax scores with a spinning back kick!
Plax lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plax lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blaird takes a step back to recover.
Plax jabs Blaird right on the nose. Blaird blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supa Plax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Plax 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Supa Plax!
Albert Blaird was interviewed post fight and said 'lets go and enjoy ferret racing together!! i mean back to training jajaja'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Lames scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blaird wants to get back to his feet but Lames is dominant here and he's now got Blaird's back!
Blaird is trying to stand back up.
Lames somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Lames looking to break Blaird's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Blaird remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lames will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Blaird is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaird is working hard here to advance position.
Lames misses with an elbow to the head.
Lames missing with strikes from the back. #T1#
Blaird can't escape the position.
Lames trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Blaird rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blaird trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lames avoids the attempt from Blaird to control.
Lames controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Blaird is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Blaird tries to improve his position but instead Lames has taken his back!
Lames avoiding Blaird 's attempts to control his hands.
Lames slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Lames working for the choke. #SUB2#
Lames is looking for the choke from the back position but Blaird is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lames is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Blaird trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Lames is looking to control Blaird but Blaird is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Blaird trying to control the action but Lames just sinks the hooks in.
Lames controlling well, preventing Blaird from escaping the position.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blaird prevents Lames from getting a body triangle.
Lames gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Lames working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Blaird can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaird turns into Lames and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Blaird drops back looking for a leg! Lames is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lames manages to kick Blaird off! Blaird jumps back into Lames's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lames swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larold Lames dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Lames closes the distance and clinches.
Blaird tries to stall but Lames uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blaird letting Lames take a breather here.
Lames is looking to break free of the clinch but Blaird has double underhooks. #TD#
Blaird has clasped his hands together around Lames's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Blaird has control of an arm but Lames manages to advance to Blaird's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaird trying to control the action but Lames just sinks the hooks in.
Lames somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Blaird is really stuck here.
Lames is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Blaird is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Lames working for a choke but Blaird reverses nicely into Lames 's guard.
Lames looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blaird is one step ahead there. #T2#
Blaird passes Lames's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blaird is keen to just control but Lames is a slippery customer.
Blaird wants to stand up but Lames is controlling the position.
Blaird wants to take a breather but Lames is having none of it.
Blaird missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Lames is trying to control but Blaird manages to pass to mount!
Lames keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Blaird swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lames is now in Blaird's guard. A big mistake from Blaird there, giving up the dominant position!
Blaird trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lames advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Lames working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Lames working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Blaird tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Lames tries for a kimura but Blaird is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larold Lames showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blaird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Blaird tries for a takedown but Lames sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lames tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lames throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lames feints a jab promting Blaird to slip. Lames then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blaird slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Lames fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blaird, pushing him back against the cage.
Blaird trying to stall but Lames improves his position.
Blaird throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lames has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Blaird's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blaird is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lames gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blaird wants to control from the top but Lames keeps moving. #T1#
Lames looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blaird won't allow Lames to sweep him here.
Lames throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lames trying to strike off his back.
Blaird preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Blaird wants to control from the top but Lames keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lames lands a jab to Blaird's midsection.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blaird looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaird sets himself, and Lames steps forward looking for the clinch! Blaird avoids it this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blaird.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lames 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 Blaird has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blaird and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Lames drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Lames drops back looking for a leg! Blaird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blaird manages to kick Lames off! Lames jumps back into Blaird's guard. #SU2#
Lames stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Lames lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Lames closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lames lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Blaird is looking for a triangle but Lames pushes his legs off easily.
Lames in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lames showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lames accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Lames content to stall in guard here.
Lames is continuing to stall.
Blaird looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lames throws a push kick but Blaird slaps the foot to one side.
Lames is looking to land body kicks.
Albert Blaird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larold Lames is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lames.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larold Lames comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lames has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larold Lames!
In defeat, Albert Blaird stepped up to the mic, saying 'lets go and enjoy ferret racing together!! i mean back to training jajaja'. |
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