Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Chase has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blake.
Blake misses with a leg kick.
Blake throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Chase misses.
A jab from Chase misses.
Chase walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blake.
Blake is looking to clinch but Chase is avoiding it.
Chase lands with a good body shot.
Blake walks into a stiff left hand from Chase.#CUT2#It looks like Blade Blake has been cut.
Blake throws a body punch but Chase moves out of range.
Blake with a nice calf kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Chase as he connects with a hook.
Blake moves out of range as Chase strikes.
Chase avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chase throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chase has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blake throws a jab when Chase was well out of range.
Chase dips to his left and cracks Blake with an uppercut!
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Blake forces Chase back against the cage and clinches.
Chase can't break the clinch. #T1#
Chase blocks the elbow strike.
Blake misses with a body punch.
Chase is trying to break the clinch but Blake has him pressed against the cage.
Blake keeps control of Chase as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blake tries a body shot but Chase blocks it. #TD#
Blake drags the fight down to the ground.
Blake wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Chase stands up and waves to Blake to follow him. #T2#
Chase scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
Chase can't break the clinch.
Chase blocks an elbow strike from Blake. #TD#
Blake pulls Chase into guard. #SU2#
Chase decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Blake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Chase turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blake misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Blake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chase's elbow.
Chase is trying to force a seperation but Blake has the dominant position.#BC2#
Chase escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chase checks a leg kick nicely.
Chase throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Chase scores with a shot to the body.
Blake slips a jab from Chase.
Chase lands a head shot.
Chase avoids the head kick by Blake.
Blake throws a leg kick but Chase moved away.
Chase misses with an uppercut.
Blake wants to clinch up but Chase keeps it at a distance.
Chase's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.#T4#
Chase connects with a looping right hand.
Blake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A bone on bone clash there as Chase blocks the leg kick.
Blake lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chase is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Blake clinches up against the cage.
Blake misses with an elbow strike.
Chase is trying to break the clinch but Blake is controlling him.
Blake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Chase will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chase jabs at Blake's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chase misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blake tries to clinch there but Chase circles away. #CL#
Blake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chase wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blake has him pressed against the cage.
Blake fails to pull guard.
Blake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chase is trying to break the clinch but Blake is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Chase's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chase can't break the clinch.
Chase looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chase to keep the fight standing.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Chase controls his hands.
Chase looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chase looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chase blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chase can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chase's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blake tries to pull guard but Chase won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blade Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chase wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chase tries to circle away but Blake has him pinned against the cage.
Blake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chase looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blake jumps guard but Chase stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Chase wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Chase uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake can't find room to land a body shot as Chase controls the action.
Blake prevents Chase from breaking the clinch.
Chase wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blake has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake fails to pull guard.
Blake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blake misses with an elbow over the top.
Blake has Chase pressed against the cage, preventing Chase from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Chase controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Chase breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blake tries to land a body kick
and Chase counters with a straight right hand.
Blake tries to clinch but Chase moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Blade Blake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blake moves out of range of the strikes.
Chase throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Blake tries to counter by clinching up but Chase breaks away and moves out of range.
Blake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chase scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Chase.
Chase lands a head kick. Blake smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chase swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake misses with a kick to the body.
Chase has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Blake pushes Chase up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chase has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Blake. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blake.#BC2#
Chase's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Blake loads up on a big right hand but Chase slips the punch.
Chase misses with a body shot.
Chase misses with a wild body shot.
Blake tries to counter by clinching up but Chase breaks away and moves out of range.
Chase takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake lands a leg kick that knocks Chase off balance momentarily.
Blake connects with a high kick.
Chase lands with an overhand left.
Blake throws a leg kick
and Chase counters with a stiff right hand.
Blake throws a leg kick but Chase sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blake throws out a leg kick but Chase moves out of range and Blake only half commits.
Blake blocks a jab.
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chase.
Chase fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake wants to clinch.
Blake throws a wild body kick that Chase sees coming a mile off.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chase throws out the jab.
Chase misses with a wild body shot.
Blake slips a straight right by Chase.#CL#
Blake gets a clinch.
Chase is trying to break the clinch but Blake has him pressed against the cage.
Chase is trying to force a seperation but Blake has the dominant position.
Chase tries to break the clinch but Blake is controlling the position. #T3#
Blake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chase to keep the fight standing.
Blake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chase to keep the fight standing.
Chase wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blake prevents Chase from breaking the clinch.
Chase looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blake jumps guard but Chase stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blade Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chase's efforts to push away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chase tries to circle away but Blake has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Chase's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chase fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chase.#CL#
Blake rushes Chase and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chase's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blake jumps guard but Chase stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blake.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Chase comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chase 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danny Chase!
Danny Chase thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 108: Hernandez vs Cedillo
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Harris misses with a hook.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Blake checks a low kick from Harris.
Blake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Blade Blake has been cut.
Harris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it.
Blake is looking to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Blake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Harris tries to get set, Blake tries to push him back and clinch up but Harris manages to avoid the attempt.
Harris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harris misses with a right hand #CL#
and Blake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blake.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blake misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Blake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris tries a body shot but Blake blocks it.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Blake prevents a body shot from Harris.
Harris takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
Harris pushes Blake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harris pushes Blake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Blake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris lands a left hand.
Blake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris is pushing Blake up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harris avoiding damage as Blake throws knees to the body.
Blake prevents a body shot from Harris.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
Blake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris has Blake pushed against the cage.
Blake prevents a body shot from Harris.
Harris blocks a body shot from Blake. #T4#
Blake looking to throw knees to the head but Harris is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blake throws an elbow but misses.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Harris stalls.
A short uppercut from Harris.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris managing to block the knees to the body from Blake.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raven Harris dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Blake staying out of range there.
Blake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Blake counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Harris rushes Blake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Harris cracks Blake with a nice body shot.
Harris stalling in the clinch.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Harris stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris taking a breather.
Harris leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Harris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raven Harris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harris stalling. #T2#
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blake pushes off an throws an elbow but Harris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Blake misses with the head strike.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Blake controls the action. #T3#
Harris stalling against the cage.
Harris working aggressively here.
Harris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blake up against the cage.
Harris tries a body shot but Blake blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Blake controls the action.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris blocks an elbow strike.
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Harris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stalling in the clinch from Harris.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raven Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Harris gets a clinch.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris is pushing Blake up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Harris taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Blake manages to pull guard.
Harris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Blake is trying to keep Harris in close.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Blake wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Harris throws a leg kick but Blake moved away.
As Harris tries to get set, Blake tries to push him back and clinch up but Harris manages to avoid the attempt.
Blade Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake moves out of range of the leg kick from Harris.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harris manages to circle out of the way.
Harris misses with a body punch #CL#
and Blake holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blake blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Harris working aggressively here.
Harris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blake up against the cage.
Harris leaning against his opponent.
Raven Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blake letting Harris take a breather here.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raven Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raven Harris!
Raven Harris made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'HHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMM................HHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMM'.

Event: HFC 101: Masamba vs Chai
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for John. That snapped Blake's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Blade Blake has been cut.
Blake walks into a left hand.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blake's hands.
John tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
John scores with a nice strike.
Blake defending well as John loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
John uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blake has time to react.
John throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
Blake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
John is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
John connects with a right hand. Blake shakes it off.
John lands a nice hook to Blake's body. Blake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Blake clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from John. #BC2#
John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice cross by John.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by John!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
John throws a jab when Blake was well out of range.
John scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
John misses with a looping left.
Blake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - John circles away.
Nice uppercut there from John.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Blake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparring John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from John.
A big right from John misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blake misses with a head kick. #T3#
John with a jab.#CUT2#Blade Blake's cut is getting worse.
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
John looks to land a right hand but Blake moved out of range.#CL#
Blake gets a clinch. #BC2#
John manages to break the clinch.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
John misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Blake counters by moving into the clinch.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John is trying to push Blake away but Blake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables John to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from John.
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow. #T4#
John looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee calls for John to work.
John just leaning against Blake, taking a breather.
Blake is trying to pull guard but John turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blake being controlled against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from John.
Blake blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake tries to pull guard but John holds him up against the cage and eventually Blake drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blade Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Blake gets control of John's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blake will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake 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.
John wants to stand but Blake is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A leg kick checked by John.
Blake moves away from the strike by John.
Blake moves out of range as John strikes.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
John loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
John has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Blake moves into range and clinches up with John.#BC2#
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake wants to clinch up but John keeps it at a distance.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake tries a low kick but John avoids it.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from John.
Blake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but John manages to circle out of the way.
Blake misses with a leg kick
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from John misses. #T1#
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by John.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John lands a nice hook to Blake's body. Blake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Blake moves into range and clinches up with John.
Blake is trying to pull guard but John has him pressed against the cage.
John working aggressively here.
John can't break the clinch.
Blake tries to pull guard but John won't allow it.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
John misses with some punches.
John is trying to force a seperation but Blake has the dominant position.
John lands a left hand.
Blake fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blade Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John stalling the fight.
John working some nice short punches in the clinch.
John misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from John.
John cracks Blake with a nice body shot.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake fails to pull guard.
Blake tries to pull guard but John holds him up against the cage and eventually Blake drops back down to his feet.
Blake jumps guard but John turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Blake manages to pull guard.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
John is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Blake wants to sweep here but John controlling him for the moment.
John sitting in guard, not really doing much.
John's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Blake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
John looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
John controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blake throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
John misses with an uppercut.
Blake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from John.
Blake throws a leg kick which misses John's front leg but catches the back leg as John tries to avoid it.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake tries to counter by clinching up but John breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
John punishes Blake's body with a nice straight punch.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake walks into a stiff left hand from John.
John swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Blake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from John.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake is looking to counter the offense by John and move into the clinch.
Sparring John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blake tries to land a leg kick but John saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from John.
John throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
John lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
John throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
John throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range. #CL#
Blake clinches.
John lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
John misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Blake jumps guard. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Blake throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! John escapes and throws Blake's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Blade Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blake is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
John decides to stand back up.
John throws a big shot that misses.
Blake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from John.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake tries to score with a low kick but John moves his leg out of the way.
John looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
John connects with a right hand. Blake shakes it off.#CUT2#Blade Blake's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Blake swings away with a leg kick that misses.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
John misses with a hook.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
John throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.#T3#
John misses the jab.
John misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
John scores with a jab to the jaw.
John lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from John misses.
Blake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
John scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
John fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
John throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
John scores with a sloppy right hand. Blake should have avoided that one.
Blake throws a leg kick which misses John's front leg but catches the back leg as John tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John scores with a jab to the body.
John connects with a nice looking jab.
John throws a big shot that misses.
John lands a really nice looking cross but Blake seems unphased. #CUT2#Jeez, Blade Blake's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Blake takes one to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blade Blake's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sparring John!
Sparring John decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bounty Tournament 5
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Thorgard throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Blake walks into a jab.
Thorgard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blake's head backwards.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Blake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blake.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Thorgard has him pressed against the cage.
Blake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thorgard to keep the fight standing.
Blake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blade Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard lands a hook to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorgard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thorgard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Thorgard breaks the clinch.
Blake closes the distance but Thorgard moves to the side
letting Thorgard counter with a right hand. #T1#
Thorgard tried to score with a low kick but Blake checks it.
Thorgard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body kick from Blake.
Thorgard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thorgard misses with a double jab #CL#
and Blake holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thorgard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Thorgard has him pressed against the cage.
Blake tries to pull guard but Thorgard holds him up against the cage and eventually Blake drops back down to his feet.
Blake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thorgard smiles and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Thorgard.#T2#
Blake blocks a jab.
Blake is looking to counter the offense by Thorgard and move into the clinch.
Blake tries a low kick but Thorgard avoids it.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blake wants to slow Thorgard down by chopping away at his legs.
Thorgard works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorgard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Blade Blake has been cut.
Thorgard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blake had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thorgard throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Thorgard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blake needs to keep his hands up - Thorgard had a free shot at his head there.
Blake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorgard to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Thorgard misses with a hook.
Blake with the inside leg kick.
Blake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thorgard is out of range and Blake settles back down.
Thorgard throws a series of strikes that have Blake backpedaling.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Thorgard pushes him off.
Thorgard loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Blake leaves Thorgard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blake tries to counter by clinching up but Thorgard breaks away and moves out of range.
Blake tries to clinch up but Thorgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thorgard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blake on the side of the head.
Thorgard avoids a kick to the body.
Blake looks for the body kick but Thorgard saw that one coming. #TD2#
Thorgard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorgard controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Blake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thorgard has picked Blake up and slammed him! Blake can't keep hold of the triangle and Thorgard manages to pass to side control!
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blake tries to bench press Thorgard off him but Thorgard keeps the position.
Thorgard cracks Blake with a big elbow.
Blake tries to bench press Thorgard off him but Thorgard keeps the position.
Thorgard just content to control the position.
Blake is looking to regain half guard here but Thorgard keeps moving and retains side control.
Thorgard just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Blake needs to keep his hands up - Thorgard had a free shot at his head there.
Blake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thorgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorgard.
Blake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blake there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut.
Thorgard swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.#T1#
Thorgard throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Blake throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Thorgard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blake quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thorgard in particular looking to stall.
Blake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thorgard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thorgard's back!
Blake doesn't have the hooks in and Thorgard manages to turn into his guard.
Thorgard forces his way into half guard.
Magnus Thorgard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thorgard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thorgard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorgard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorgard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thorgard jumps into side control!
Thorgard controls the position from side control.#SU2#
Thorgard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thorgard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorgard cracks Blake with an open hand slap.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorgard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorgard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.#T3#
Blake blocks a jab.
Thorgard lands with a hook. Blake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blake scores with a kick to the body.
Blake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Thorgard gets a takedown into half guard.
Blake is looking to improve his position.
Blake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thorgard is working away from the top position though.
Blake manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Thorgard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thorgard is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Blake working for a triangle but Thorgard defends it easily.
Thorgard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Thorgard checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorgard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thorgard.
A big right from Thorgard misses.
Blake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thorgard misses with a looping right.
Blake slips under a jab.
Blake tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard misses with a straight right.
Thorgard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thorgard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thorgard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorgard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake tries to score with a low kick but Thorgard moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Blake stuffs the takedown attempt from Thorgard. Thorgard gets slowly back to his feet.
Blake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Thorgard. That snapped Blake's head back.
Thorgard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blake is able to avoid easily.
Blake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blake closes the distance but Thorgard moves to the side
letting Thorgard counter with a right hand.
Blade Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake.
Blake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorgard to score with a decent uppercut.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Thorgard misses.
Thorgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blake staying out of range there.
Blake is looking to counter the offense by Thorgard and move into the clinch.
Thorgard scores with a punch to the head.
Thorgard cracks Blake with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake looks to land a body kick but Thorgard moved away.
Blake defending well as Thorgard loads up on a big left hand.
Thorgard lands a nice shot to the body.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake is looking to counter the offense by Thorgard and move into the clinch.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Blake looks for the body kick but Thorgard saw that one coming.
Thorgard tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorgard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blake defending well as Thorgard loads up on a big left hand.
Thorgard misses with a left hand #CL#
and Blake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blake tries to pull guard but Thorgard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thorgard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Blake.
Thorgard tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Thorgard manages to break the clinch.
Blake slips under a jab from Thorgard.#T4#
Blake tries a head kick but it misses.
Blake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blake throws a leg kick that misses.
Thorgard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorgard lands a nice shot that snaps Blake's head back.
Blake dodges the punch combination from Thorgard.
Thorgard lands with a straight right. Blake didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorgard lands with a nice combination. Blake backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#Blade Blake's cut is getting worse.
Good work by Blake as he checks the leg kick.
Blake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Thorgard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thorgard 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Thorgard!
A very excited looking Magnus Thorgard 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.

Event: HFC 93: Dorado vs Strauss
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Blake moves away from the strike by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Nuorempi misses.
Blake wants to counter with a clinch but Nuorempi pushes him away.
Blake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuorempi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Nuorempi.#CUT#It looks like Blade Blake has been cut.
Nuorempi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Nuorempi misses its intended target.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuorempi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuorempi lands with a shot to the body.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Blake wants to clinch up but Nuorempi keeps it at a distance.
Nuorempi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nuorempi connects with a right hand. Blake shakes it off.
Blake throws a solid leg kick but Nuorempi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blake.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake wants to counter the offense by Nuorempi and move into the clinch position.
Nuorempi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake.
Nuorempi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blake needs to keep his hands up - Nuorempi had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Nuorempi misses.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Nuorempi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nuorempi misses with an uppercut.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nuorempi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blake throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nuorempi throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Blake counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Blake fails to pull guard. #BC#
Nuorempi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake ducks right into an uppercut from Nuorempi. #CUT#That has opened up Blade Blake's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Nuorempi.
Blake tries to clinch up but Nuorempi circles away and keeps his distance.
Nuorempi throws a nice looking combination but Blake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nuorempi throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nuorempi.
Blake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nuorempi throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Blake thuds a left hand into Nuorempi's body.
Nuorempi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blake tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nuorempi scores with the left hand. Blake knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#The cut above Blade Blake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nuorempi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blake wants to counter with a clinch but Nuorempi pushes him away.
Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nuorempi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nuorempi throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
Blake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nuorempi is out of range and Blake settles back down.
Nuorempi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nuorempi misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nuorempi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nuorempi throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Nuorempi misses with a body shot.
Blake throws a wild body kick that Nuorempi sees coming a mile off.
Nuorempi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blake. Blake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuorempi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nuorempi works the jab nicely.#CUT#Blade Blake's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nuorempi misses the jab.
Nuorempi misses with a double jab.
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nuorempi misses with a hook.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Nuorempi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Blake avoids the body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blake moves away from the strike by Nuorempi.
A jab from Nuorempi does it's job there.
Nuorempi misses with a straight left.
Nuorempi tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nuorempi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake tries to clinch up.
Nuorempi misses with a looping right.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nuorempi throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake slips a jab from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Blake tried to score with a low kick but Nuorempi checks it.
Nuorempi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuorempi.
Blake wants to counter the offense by Nuorempi and move into the clinch position.
A good leg kick by Blake.
Blake tries to clinch
and Nuorempi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nuorempi throws out the jab.
Blake wants to counter the offense by Nuorempi and move into the clinch position.
Nuorempi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nuorempi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuorempi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nuorempi cracks Blake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nuorempi moves out of range of the leg kick from Blake.
A slow jab from Nuorempi misses its intended target.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuorempi.
Blake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blade Blake's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Suutari Nuorempi!
An out of breath Suutari Nuorempi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WFC 46: Dias v De Rossi
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Thorgard looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
A combination from Thorgard does no damage.
Blade Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thorgard swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
Thorgard throwing a counter right hand but Blake manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blake wants to clinch up but Thorgard keeps it at a distance.
Blake walks into a left hand.
Blake moves forwards but Thorgard connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Blade Blake has been cut.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Thorgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake tries to clinch up but Thorgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blake tries to clinch but Thorgard moves out of range.
Blake tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorgard.
Thorgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake wants to counter with a clinch but Thorgard pushes him away.#T1#
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
Thorgard throwing a counter right hand but Blake manages to avoid it.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorgard circles away.
Blake wants to clinch but Thorgard slips to the side
and Thorgard counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorgard tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorgard circles away. #CL2#
Blake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorgard, pushing him back against the cage.
Blake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thorgard to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Blake manages to pull guard.
Thorgard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blake trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Blake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Thorgard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thorgard tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Blake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thorgard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Blake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thorgard has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Thorgard passes into half guard.
Thorgard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thorgard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thorgard is working away from the top position though.
Thorgard trying to control the pace.
Blake trying to control here. #T3#
Thorgard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blake is trying to control but can't.
Thorgard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thorgard wants to stand up but Blake is controlling the position.
Thorgard stalling.
Blake is trying to maintain the position but Thorgard is very close to passing his half guard.
Thorgard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thorgard is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.
Thorgard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thorgard working over Blake with some ground and pound. Blake looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blake is trying to control but can't.
Thorgard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blake trying to control here.
Thorgard controlling the action here.
Blake is trying to control but Thorgard manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake is working to get back to half guard.
Blake is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorgard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thorgard throws a low kick but Blake avoids it.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorgard circles away.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Thorgard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blake wants to clinch.
Blake is looking to clinch but Thorgard is avoiding it.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorgard misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely.
Blake is looking to clinch but Thorgard is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Thorgard there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is looking to clinch but Thorgard is avoiding it.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorgard with a nice cross.
Blake closes the distance but Thorgard moves to the side
and Thorgard counters with a one-two to the body.
Blake blocks a jab.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Thorgard loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Blake wants to counter the offense by Thorgard and move into the clinch position.
Thorgard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thorgard lands a head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blake checks a leg kick.
Blade Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Thorgard pushes him off.
Thorgard throwing a counter right hand but Blake manages to avoid it.
Thorgard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorgard misses the jab.
Thorgard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorgard circles away.
Blake moves away from the strike by Thorgard.
Blake tries to clinch up but Thorgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Blake wants to clinch.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Thorgard pushes him off.#T2#
Thorgard throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorgard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blake tries to clinch but Thorgard is having none of it.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake wants to clinch up but Thorgard keeps it at a distance.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Thorgard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorgard swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorgard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake tries to clinch up but Thorgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorgard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Magnus Thorgard is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorgard works the jab nicely.#T3#
Blake tries to clinch up but Thorgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Blake tries to clinch up.
A jab from Thorgard does it's job there.
Thorgard swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
Blake tries to clinch
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake is looking to clinch but Thorgard is avoiding it.
Thorgard misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Thorgard pushes him off.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorgard throws out the jab.
Blake tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
Thorgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Blake is looking to clinch but Thorgard is avoiding it.
Thorgard appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Thorgard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thorgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorgard misses the target.
Thorgard sets himself, and Blake steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorgard avoids it this time.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorgard.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorgard misses the target. #CL2#
Blake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorgard, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Blake jumps guard.
Thorgard chips away with some ground and pound.
Thorgard content to stall in guard here.
Thorgard is in close to Blake's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magnus Thorgard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Blake has his foot on Thorgard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thorgard works his way back into a safe position though.
Thorgard landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorgard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorgard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blake on the side of the head.
Thorgard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake.
Blake tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thorgard throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Thorgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake moves away from the strike by Thorgard.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorgard swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Blake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thorgard walks away with a smile on his face. Blake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Blake tries to clinch but Thorgard is having none of it.
Thorgard throws a right hand that Blake ducks under and follows up with a left that Blake also avoids with ease.
Thorgard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Thorgard throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Thorgard.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thorgard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?
Blake wants to clinch up but Thorgard keeps it at a distance.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1##CL2#
Blake clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Thorgard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake slips a jab from Thorgard.
Blake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thorgard.
Thorgard jabs Blake right on the nose. Blake blinks but takes it well.
Thorgard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blake tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blake tries to clinch but Thorgard is having none of it.
Thorgard is looking to counter punch.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorgard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorgard with a nice cross.
Thorgard misses with a straight right.
Blake wants to clinch but Thorgard slips to the side
and Thorgard counters with a straight right hand.
Thorgard throws out a powerful jab.
Blake tries to clinch but Thorgard is having none of it.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorgard.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Thorgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorgard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blake slips under a jab from Thorgard.
Blake walks into a straight right hand from Thorgard.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorgard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blake wants to clinch up but Thorgard keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorgard misses the target.
Thorgard lands an overhand right.#CUT#That has opened up Blade Blake's cut even more.
Blake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thorgard.
Blake tries to move into range but Thorgard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thorgard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Blake slips under a jab from Thorgard.
Blake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thorgard.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorgard lands a head shot.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorgard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Thorgard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Thorgard pushes him off.
Thorgard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thorgard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorgard circles away.
Thorgard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorgard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorgard circles away. #T4#
Thorgard tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorgard scores with a nice head shot.
Thorgard misses with a straight right.
Thorgard with a jab.
Blake tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Thorgard to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Blade Blake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorgard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thorgard throws a big shot that misses.
Blake tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thorgard counters with a one-two to the body.
Thorgard swinging wildly here.
Blake moves out of range of the strikes.
Blake tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thorgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#Blade Blake's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorgard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorgard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorgard throws a chopping leg kick but Blake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorgard.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Thorgard misses.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorgard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Thorgard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Blake wants to clinch.
Blake slips a jab from Thorgard.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorgard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorgard misses the target.
Thorgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorgard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Blake counters by clinching up.
Blake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right from Thorgard on the inside.
Blake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thorgard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thorgard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blake tries to pull guard but Thorgard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magnus Thorgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Blake.
Blake tries to pull guard but Thorgard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thorgard walks away with a smile on his face. Blake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thorgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Blake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blake slips under a jab from Thorgard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blake checks a leg kick. #T2#
Blake slips under a jab.
Thorgard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thorgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Blake moves away from the strike by Thorgard.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorgard is looking to counter punch.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorgard.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorgard lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorgard is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Thorgard misses.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Thorgard misses its intended target.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Thorgard swinging wildly here.
Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake moves forwards but Thorgard connects with a nice, crisp jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blade Blake's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Magnus Thorgard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WFC 42: Coles v Blake
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Blake staying out of range there.#CL2#
Blake takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Blake jumps guard.
Blake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Coles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blake on the ground.#SUB2#
Blake 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.
Blake being controlled here, momentarily.
Blake working a defensive guard here.
Coles passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is looking to control Coles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blake avoid being mounted?
Coles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Blake controlling the position well.
Blake trying to control here.
Coles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Blake wants to get back to full guard.
Coles controlling the pace.
Blake wants to control but Coles is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Coles passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blake!
Blake tries to lock up and control but Coles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blake is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Coles is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blake wants to hold on but Coles pushes him away.
Blake just holding on.
Coles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Coles avoids the attempt from Blake to control.
Coles content just to control the position here.
Blake tries to hold on but Coles pushes him away.
Blake can't escape the position.
Blake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coles controlling his opponent.
Blake wants to control but Coles is having none of it.#T4#
Coles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blake can't escape the position.
Coles controlling from the full mount.
Blake tries to lock up and control but Coles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coles controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake tries to lock up and control but Coles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Coles dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Blake tries to clinch but Coles moves out of range. #CL2#
Blake pushes Coles up against the cage in a clinch.
Coles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blake tries to pull guard but Coles won't allow it.
Blake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blake tries to pull guard but Coles won't allow it.
Phillip Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Blake.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Coles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Blake ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blake no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Phillip Coles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coles's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB2#
Blake has his foot on Coles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coles works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Blake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coles pushes down on Blake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coles is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.
Coles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coles is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.
Coles controlling the pace. #SU#
Coles decides to stand up. #CL2#
Blake drives through and clinches with Coles against the cage. #TD2#
Blake jumps guard.
Coles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB2#
Coles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Blake is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Blake pushes a forearm under Coles's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Coles is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blade Blake!
After winning the bout, Blade Blake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WFC 39: M.Thorgard v Romero 2
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Blake is looking to clinch but Sikoa is avoiding it. #TD2#
Sikoa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sikoa is in Blake's guard.
Sikoa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Blake working for a triangle but Sikoa defends it easily.
Blake seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sikoa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sikoa trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Sikoa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Blake working for a triangle but Sikoa defends it easily.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Blake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sikoa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Sikoa 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. #SUB#
Blake 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.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Sikoa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sikoa being controlled here momentarily.
Blake trying to control the position.
Sikoa stays in close to Blake's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Blake is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Sikoa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sikoa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sikoa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blake trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Sikoa stays in close to Blake's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Sikoa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sikoa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blake has his hands on Sikoa's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Blake is looking for a triangle but Sikoa pushes his legs off easily.
Sikoa is stalling in the full guard.
Sikoa trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Sikoa is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sikoa trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Sikoa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sikoa. #CL#
Blake darts in and clinches Sikoa up against the cage.#TD#
Blake drags the fight down to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake is trying to keep Sikoa in close. #SUB#
Sikoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sikoa has managed to get both his arms back between Blake's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sikoa 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Blade Blake will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sikoa looks for a takedown but Blake sprawls well.
Blake is looking to clinch but Sikoa is avoiding it.
Sikoa throws a fast counter high kick but Blake manages to duck under it in time.
Sikoa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blake swivels and escapes.
Sikoa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blake's waist but Blake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sikoa off to one side.
Blade Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Sikoa.#CL#
Blake closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Blake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Blake looking for a guillotine here but Sikoa defends easily.
Sikoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sikoa controls the pace.
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Sikoa is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Sikoa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sikoa being controlled here momentarily.
Sikoa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Blake is looking for a triangle but Sikoa pushes his legs off easily.
Blake looking to control.
Sikoa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blake controls Sikoa momentarily but Sikoa frees himself.
Sikoa wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Blake has his foot on Sikoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sikoa works his way back into a safe position though.
Sikoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sikoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sikoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sikoa wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Sikoa is stalling in the full guard.
Blake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Sikoa is sitting in close to Blake's body. Blake has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sikoa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sikoa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Blake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blade Blake!
Our winner, Blade Blake, 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.

Event: WFC 34: Nayati v Carden
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Daniels connects with a body shot.
Blake tries to clinch up but Daniels circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels feints and then cracks Blake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blake down.
Blake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blade Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake tries to clinch up.
Daniels tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Blake.#TD#
Blake drags the fight down to the ground.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Blake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blake keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Daniels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daniels postures up.
Daniels throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SUB#
Blake looking for a guillotine here but Daniels defends easily. #SUB#
Blake is looking for a triangle but Daniels pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Blake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Daniels is sitting in close to Blake's body. Blake has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Daniels is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Daniels is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Blake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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.

Event: WFC 31: Brunson v Gomi
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Blake clinches up with Nog and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Nog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nog misses with a hook.
Nog throws a head kick that misses.
Nog connects with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Nog coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Blade Blake has been cut.
We've been told by Nog's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Blake clinches up against the cage.
Blake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nog smiles and moves away.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Nog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nog. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nog with a jab.
Blake wants to clinch up but Nog keeps it at a distance.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nog. #CL2#
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Nog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nog misses the jab.
Blake wants to clinch up but Nog keeps it at a distance.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Nog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Nog.
Nog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Blake darts in trying to clinch
and Nog counters with an inside leg kick.
Blake walks into a left hand.
Blake tries to clinch up
and Nog counters with a straight right hand.
Blake avoids the head kick by Nog.
Nog sets himself, and Blake steps forward looking for the clinch! Nog avoids it this time.
A big right from Nog misses.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Nog.
Blake tries to clinch there but Nog circles away.
Nog looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake wants to clinch up but Nog keeps it at a distance.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Nog appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blake is looking to clinch but Nog is avoiding it.
Nog half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nog throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Blake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blade Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nog swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.#T2#
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake tries to clinch but Nog is having none of it.
Blake is looking to clinch but Nog is avoiding it.
Blake tries to clinch up.
A jab from Nog does it's job there.#CUT#That has opened up Blade Blake's cut even more.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nog throws out the jab.
Blake tries to counter with a clinch but Nog shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Blake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nog walks away with a smile on his face. Blake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lieutenant Nog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Blake.
Nog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake avoids the body shot from Nog.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake tries to counter with a clinch but Nog shakes him off and moves away.
Nog cracks Blake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blake wants to clinch.
Blake is looking to clinch but Nog is avoiding it. #T3#
Blake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nog.
Blake staying out of range there.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nog circles away.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake tries to clinch but Nog is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nog.
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nog.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Nog pushes him off.
Blake wants to clinch up but Nog keeps it at a distance.
Nog circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nog was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nog circles away.
Nog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Blake drives through and clinches with Nog against the cage. #BC#
Nog manages to break the clinch.
Blake tries to clinch there but Nog circles away. #T4#
Blake darts in trying to clinch
letting Nog counter with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Blade Blake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nog is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nog circles away.
Nog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nog circles away. #CL2#
Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Nog turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nog scores with a shoulder strike.
Blake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nog smiles and moves away.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nog circles away.
Blake tries to clinch there but Nog circles away.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake tries to clinch up but Nog circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Nog tries to keep at a distance but Blake has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Nog breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lieutenant Nog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nog half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Nog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Nog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nog looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blake wants to clinch up but Nog keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Blake clinches with his opponent.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Nog has him pressed against the cage.
Blake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Nog breaks the clinch.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake tries to clinch up but Nog circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Blake forces Nog back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake tries to pull guard but Nog forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lieutenant Nog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Blake.
Good body shot from Nog. #TD2#
Blake pulls Nog into guard. #SUB2#
Blake working for a triangle but Nog defends it easily.
Nog's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Blake controls Nog momentarily but Nog frees himself. #SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nog passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions off his back.
Blake is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nog is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.
Nog is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blake tries to lock up and control but Nog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nog controlling from the full mount.
Blake tries to hold on but Nog postures up.
Blake tries to control the position but Nog now has his back.
Blake trying to control the position but Nog manages to sink in the hooks.
Nog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blake on the ground.
Nog is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nog is not going to allow Blake to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Blake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Blake trying to control from the bottom.
Blake is controlling Nog's trapped leg to prevent Nog from advancing to side control.
Blake is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions off his back.
Nog is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.
Nog keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#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.
Blake trying to control from the bottom.
Nog with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blake is trying to maintain the position but Nog is very close to passing his half guard.
Blake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nog haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Blake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake fails to pull guard.
Blake tries to pull guard but Nog forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blake tries to pull guard but Nog holds him up against the cage and eventually Blake drops back down to his feet.
Blake jumps guard but Nog stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lieutenant Nog dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake wants to clinch
and Nog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nog keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Blake clinches up against the cage.
Blake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nog smiles and moves away.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Nog pushes him off.
Nog throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nog.
Lieutenant Nog is winning the standup battle so far.
Nog lands with a right hand.
Blade Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nog digs a good hook to Blake's body.
Nog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Nog swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
Nog misses the jab.
Nog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Nog. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nog circles away.
Nog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.#T1#
Blake avoids the body shot from Nog.
Blake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Nog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Blake takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Nog breaks from the clinch.
Blake walks into a left hand.
Nog motions for Blake to come forward. Nog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Nog pushes him off.
Nog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blake tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake wants to clinch.
Nog scores with a jab. Blake acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nog tries to score with a low kick but Blake moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Blake tries to clinch but Nog is having none of it.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nog circles away.
Blake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nog.#CUT#Blade Blake's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nog throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
Blake moves to clinch but Nog breaks away
and Nog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nog is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nog lands a nice hook to Blake's body. Blake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blake tries to clinch up.
Nog tried to counter with a leg kick but Blake avoided it.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nog chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Blake gets a clinch. #BC#
Nog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nog avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Blake has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Blake jumps guard.
Blake is trying to control the position but Nog postures up. #SUB2#
Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Nog stays in close to Blake's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Blake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nog defends well.
Nog tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard.
Nog is working hard here to advance position.
Nog wants to stand but Blake has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Blake has his foot on Nog's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nog works his way back into a safe position though.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lieutenant Nog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nog 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.
Nog has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blake looking to control. #SUB2#
Blake is looking for a triangle but Nog pushes his legs off easily.
Blake looking to control. #SUB2#
Blake has an active guard here but Nog has managed to pass into half guard.
Blake won't allow Nog to pass to mount.
Lieutenant Nog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blake trying to control but Nog postures up. #SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blade Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake wants to control but Nog is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lieutenant Nog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nog, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.

Event: WFC 29: Halkias v Price
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enwah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Enwah tries to keep at a distance but Blake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Enwah smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enwah to keep the fight standing.
Blake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krisp Enwah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Blake.
Blake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blake tries to pull guard but Enwah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Enwah smiles and moves away.
Enwah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Blake has Enwah up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Blake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Enwah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Enwah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blake fails to pull guard.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Enwah has him pressed against the cage.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Enwah has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Enwah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enwah swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.#CL2#
Enwah gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch.
Blake tries to pull guard but Enwah holds him up against the cage and eventually Blake drops back down to his feet.
Blake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enwah walks away with a smile on his face. Blake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blake wants to clinch up but Enwah keeps it at a distance.
As Blake looks to move away, Enwah throws a big counter combo but Blake just gets out of the way.
Blake wants to clinch.
Blade Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Blake closes the distance and pushes Enwah back into the cage.#T2##BC#
Enwah breaks the clinch.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Enwah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Enwah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blake defends well and Enwah ends up having to push Blake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Enwah gets control of Blake's arms and successfully pulls guard. Enwah will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Enwah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Blake trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Enwah 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.
Blake trying to hold on to Enwah's head to control him but Enwah postures up. #T3#
Enwah controlling the pace.
Blake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Blake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Enwah defends well.#SUB2#
Blake looking for a guillotine here but Enwah defends easily. #SUB2#
Blake looking for a guillotine here but Enwah defends easily.
Blake is trying to keep Enwah in close. #SUB2#
Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Blake being controlled here, momentarily.
Enwah looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Blake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Enwah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Enwah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blake working a defensive guard but Enwah manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enwah trying to control the position but Blake is working away.
Enwah has control of an arm but Blake manages to advance to Enwah's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Krisp Enwah will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Enwah wants to slow Blake down by chopping away at his legs.
Blake wants to clinch up but Enwah keeps it at a distance.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake closes the distance but Enwah moves to the side #TD#
and Enwah counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Blake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Enwah is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Enwah working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krisp Enwah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Enwah throws a strike aimed at the side of Blake's head but Blake avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Blake's face as Enwah controls the position.
Blake wants to control but Enwah postures up.
Blake trying to remain calm as Enwah controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Blake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Enwah wants to stand but Blake is controlling his arm.
Blake wants to control but Enwah postures up.
Enwah tries to stand but Blake is controlling his head.
Blake is trying to escape the position but Enwah is controlling the position.
Blake struggling a bit here.
Enwah wants to stand but Blake is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blake tries to clinch up.
Enwah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?
Blake tries to clinch up but Enwah circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Enwah gets a clinch. #TD#
Enwah has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blake uses from the top position.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Enwah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enwah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blake pushing down on Enwah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Blake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Enwah has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Enwah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blake trying to control but Enwah is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Enwah working for a triangle but Blake defends it easily.
Enwah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blake manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Blake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Blake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Enwah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blake is trying to control the position but Enwah postures up. #SUB2#
Blake is looking for a triangle but Enwah pushes his legs off easily.
Blake looking to control.
Enwah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB#
Enwah 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.
Enwah tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Enwah's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Blake looking for a guillotine here but Enwah defends easily.
Enwah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blake's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Enwah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blake is trying to keep Enwah in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krisp Enwah dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Blake closes the distance and pushes Enwah back into the cage.
Blake jumps guard but Enwah stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blake jumps guard but Enwah stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Enwah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krisp Enwah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Blake.
Enwah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Enwah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Enwah has him pressed against the cage.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Enwah has him pressed against the cage.
Enwah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enwah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blake is defending well for now.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Enwah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Enwah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Enwah jumps guard.
Enwah keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Enwah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SUB#
Enwah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enwah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Enwah wants to stand and escape but Blake is having none of it. #SUB2#
Blake has gone for a leg lock! Enwah slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blake's guard.#REVR#
Enwah pushing down on Blake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Enwah is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Blake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blake is trying to control but can't.
Enwah trying to mount his opponent but Blake defends it. #SUB2#
Blake is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Enwah is tapping! Great win for Blake!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blade Blake!
An out of breath Blade Blake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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'.

Event: WFC 20: Avangyan vs Winslow
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1##TD#
Sikoa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sikoa lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Sikoa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sikoa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Blake is trying to keep Sikoa in close. #SUB#
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.
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Sikoa is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sikoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sikoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sikoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Sikoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Blake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sikoa is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Sikoa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sikoa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Sikoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sikoa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sikoa postures up. #SUB#
Sikoa drops back looking for a leg! Blake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blake manages to kick Sikoa off! Sikoa jumps back into Blake's guard.
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Sikoa is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Sikoa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sikoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sikoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Blake is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sikoa rolls with it to try and escape but Blake cranks on the arm and Sikoa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blade Blake!
During a confident post fight interview, Blade Blake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2022

#R1##CL#
Blake rushes Ecker and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Blake jumps guard and drags Ecker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Blake looking for a guillotine here but Ecker defends easily.
Ecker chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#It looks like Blade Blake has been cut.
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.
Ecker is working Blake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound.
Ecker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#Blade Blake's cut is getting worse.
Ecker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blake's head.#CUT2#Jeez, Blade Blake's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blade Blake's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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