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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Nxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Blancheflor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blancheflor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Game of Thrones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Nxon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tristan Blancheflor!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blancheflor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nxon drives through and clinches with Blancheflor against the cage.
Nxon landing knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nxon stalling in the clinch.
Nxon working Blancheflor over with knees to the body.
Nxon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nxon gets underhooks to prevent Blancheflor's takedown attempt.
Blancheflor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nxon's elbow.
Blancheflor working aggressively here.
Blancheflor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blancheflor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Nxon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blancheflor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nxon landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nxon lands a good knee to the midsection. Blancheflor won't want to take too many of those.
Blancheflor being controlled against the cage.
Nxon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nxon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blancheflor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Nxon.
Stalling in the clinch from Nxon.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nxon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nxon.
Nxon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blancheflor taking a breather.
Blancheflor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nxon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blancheflor's face.
Nxon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nxon stalling in the clinch.
Nxon working Blancheflor over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Nxon.
Nxon crunches a lovely knee into Blancheflor's ribcage.
Blancheflor looking for a takedown.
Blancheflor looks winded!
Nxon lands a right hand.
Nxon scores with a knee to the head.
Nxon lands a knee to the head.
Nxon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nxon digs a right hand into Blancheflor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blancheflor's gas tank.
Blancheflor is trying to drag Nxon to the mat but Nxon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tomas Nxon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Blancheflor.
Nxon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nxon.
Nxon connects with a knee to the head.
Blancheflor is trying to maintain a safe position but Nxon gets an underhook and turns Blancheflor into the cage.
Nxon lands a good knee to the midsection. Blancheflor won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nxon just leaning against Blancheflor, taking a breather.
Nxon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nxon landing knees to the head.
Nxon scores a nice knee to the body.
Nxon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nxon obliges.
Blancheflor wants a takedown.
Nxon scores with a knee to the head.
Blancheflor struggles to land a body shot inside as Nxon controls his hands.
Blancheflor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nxon's elbow.
Blancheflor tries a body shot but Nxon blocks it.
Nxon prevents a body shot from Blancheflor.
Knees to the body from Nxon.
Nxon lands a knee to the head.
Nxon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nxon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blancheflor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nxon gets underhooks to prevent Blancheflor's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nxon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Nxon.
Nxon connects with a knee to the head.
Nxon prevents the takedown attempt.
Nxon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nxon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right handed body shot lands from Nxon.
Nxon scores a nice knee to the body.
Blancheflor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nxon landing knees to the head.
Nxon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nxon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nxon landing knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nxon scores with a shot to the side of Blancheflor's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nxon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blancheflor tries to throw a body punch but Nxon avoids it by throwing Blancheflor back against the cage.
Nxon leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Nxon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Nxon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nxon is defended easily by Blancheflor.
Nxon scores with a body shot.
Nxon gets a clinch.
Blancheflor struggles to land a body shot inside as Nxon controls his hands.
Nxon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nxon works on Blancheflor's body with a couple of short punches.
Blancheflor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nxon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blancheflor's face.
Blancheflor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nxon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nxon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tomas Nxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nxon clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nxon.
Nxon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blancheflor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nxon's elbow.
Blancheflor trying to stall but Nxon improves his position.
Nxon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nxon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blancheflor can do to turn this around?
Nxon is struggling to control the position.
Nxon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Blancheflor misses with a body punch.
Nxon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blancheflor's face.
Blancheflor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Nxon.
Blancheflor is breathing heavily.
Nxon has Blancheflor pressed against the cage.
Nxon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blancheflor's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nxon slows down the pace here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nxon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blancheflor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nxon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nxon lands a hook that snaps the head of Blancheflor backwards.
Nxon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nxon leaning against his opponent.
Nxon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nxon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nxon scores with a knee to the head.
Nxon scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Nxon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Nxon.
Nxon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blancheflor backwards.
Nxon scores with a knee to the head.
Nxon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nxon scores a nice knee to the body.
Blancheflor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nxon gets underhooks to prevent Blancheflor's takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Nxon.
Nxon lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nxon obliges.
Nxon stalling against the cage.
Blancheflor looking to slow down the pace here.
Nxon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Nxon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nxon lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nxon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Nxon.
Nxon stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nxon.
Nxon lands a right hand.
Blancheflor swings wildly with an uppercut but Nxon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nxon lands with a right to the head.
Nxon is struggling to control the position.
Blancheflor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nxon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nxon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Nxon.
Nxon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees to the body from Nxon.
Nxon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Nxon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nxon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blancheflor to the mat! Blancheflor manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nxon is pushing down on Blancheflor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blancheflor is fighting to maintain full guard but Nxon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nxon is thwarting Blancheflor's attempts to control the position.
Nxon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blancheflor!
Nxon wants to control the pace but Blancheflor is squirming around nicely.
Blancheflor is desperately trying to improve his position but Nxon has a good base and remains in mount.
Nxon looking to control but Blancheflor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nxon landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Nxon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blancheflor can't escape the position.
Blancheflor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nxon wants to finish this one by submission but Blancheflor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nxon.
Blancheflor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nxon is looking for a kimura here.
Blancheflor tries to roll over but Nxon keeps him under control.
Nxon slips a nice elbow through Blancheflor's hands, connecting with Blancheflor's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nxon is trying to control the action in half guard but Blancheflor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blancheflor is trying to get back to full guard.
Nxon tries to pass to full mount but Blancheflor defends it.
Blancheflor is looking to improve his position.
Nxon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nxon uses his free foot to push down on Blancheflor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blancheflor.
Nxon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blancheflor has worked his arm free - good work by Blancheflor!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blancheflor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nxon tries for a kimura but Blancheflor is defending well.
Blancheflor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blancheflor is looking to improve his position.
Nxon trying to mount his opponent but Blancheflor defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blancheflor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nxon prevents Blancheflor from improving his position.
Nxon uses his free foot to push down on Blancheflor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blancheflor.
Blancheflor is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nxon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Blancheflor can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Nxon clearly takes 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.
Nxon doesn't manage to clinch there - Blancheflor circles away.
Blancheflor closes the distance and clinches up with Nxon, looking for a takedown. Blancheflor pushes Nxon against the cage but Nxon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nxon has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nxon presses Blancheflor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nxon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nxon trying to land knees to the body.
Nxon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blancheflor's face.
Nxon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blancheflor.
Nxon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blancheflor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nxon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blancheflor backwards.
Nxon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blancheflor is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blancheflor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blancheflor is still on wobbly legs! Can Nxon finish him?
Tomas Nxon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Blancheflor.
Blancheflor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nxon is pressed up against the cage. Blancheflor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nxon down to the mat. Nxon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blancheflor seems to have recovered his senses.
Nxon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blancheflor as he avoids it easily.
Blancheflor misses with a leg kick.
Nxon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nxon.
Blancheflor regains half guard.
Nxon tries to pass to full mount but Blancheflor defends it.
Blancheflor wants to improve his position but Nxon is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nxon is looking for a kimura here.
Blancheflor moves into full guard.
Blancheflor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blancheflor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nxon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blancheflor looking for a sweep. Not yet Blancheflor, not yet.
Nxon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blancheflor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blancheflor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blancheflor!
Blancheflor misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nxon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Blancheflor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nxon keeps working.
Nxon tries to bench press Blancheflor off him but Blancheflor keeps the position.
Blancheflor scoring with punches from side control.
Blancheflor looks up at the clock and then as Nxon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blancheflor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nxon tries to bench press Blancheflor off him but Blancheflor keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blancheflor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nxon, who protects the arm well.
Nxon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blancheflor's best efforts.
Nxon wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nxon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blancheflor.
Blancheflor wants to control but Nxon is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blancheflor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nxon wants to improve his position but Blancheflor is controlling well.
Nxon works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nxon keeping moving, preventing Blancheflor from controlling successfully.
Nxon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tomas Nxon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nxon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blancheflor.
Blancheflor throws a jab but it's blocked by Nxon.
Nxon fails with a takedown attempt.
Nxon shoots in and drives through. Blancheflor sprawls well.
Blancheflor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nxon looks to score with a jab to the body but Blancheflor is just out of range.
Nxon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nxon thows a body shot but no joy.
Nxon closes the distance and clinches.
Nxon is looking to control Blancheflor's arms but Blancheflor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nxon has his back to the cage.
Blancheflor is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nxon blocks a body shot from Blancheflor.
Nxon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nxon scores a nice knee to the body.
Nxon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tomas Nxon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nxon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Blancheflor takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blancheflor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nxon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from Nxon.
Nxon lands a nice knee to the body.
Nxon lands a knee to the body.
Nxon with a knee to the head.
Nxon avoiding damage.
Nxon lands with a right to the head.
Tristan Blancheflor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nxon is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Nxon scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blancheflor as Nxon tries to tie him up.
Blancheflor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nxon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tomas Nxon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Blancheflor.
Nxon digs a right hand underneath Blancheflor's ribcage. Blancheflor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A knee to the head by Nxon.
Nxon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blancheflor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blancheflor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blancheflor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nxon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blancheflor.
Nxon is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blancheflor drops an elbow to the side of Nxon's head.
Nxon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blancheflor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blancheflor's back!
Nxon is hanging on to Blancheflor's back as he tries to escape.
Nxon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Blancheflor right now.
Nxon tries to keep control of the position but Blancheflor is staying busy.
Nxon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Blancheflor wants to control his opponent's hands but Nxon gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blancheflor rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nxon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nxon wants to free his trapped foot but Blancheflor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blancheflor wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nxon works his way into side control.
Blancheflor is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nxon blocks the strikes from Blancheflor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Nxon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nxon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Nxon!
Tomas Nxon retains his lightweight title!
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