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Event:
OMEGA FN 24
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Cruz Jr misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Blahyi counters with a single leg into guard. Cruz Jr didn't expect that.
Cruz Jr is trying to keep Blahyi in close.
Blahyi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blahyi defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blahyi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz Jr, not yet. #T1#
Blahyi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz Jr's guard. #SUB#
Blahyi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz Jr defends it well. #SUB2#
Cruz Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cruz Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Blahyi seems content to control.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Blahyi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cruz Jr won't allow Blahyi to pass to mount.
Blahyi is looking to take a break and control but Cruz Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blahyi wants to pass to mount but Cruz Jr is defending the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blahyi wants to take a breather but Cruz Jr is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blahyi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Cruz Jr throws a leg kick #TD#
and Blahyi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cruz Jr's guard.#SUB2#
Blahyi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blahyi has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz Jr's legs - danger averted.
Blahyi trying to control but Cruz Jr is working from the bottom.
Blahyi passes Cruz Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blahyi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4##SUB#
Blahyi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blahyi is pressing down on Cruz Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz Jr is holding on for now.
Blahyi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blahyi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cruz Jr reverses the position - he's now on top in Blahyi's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Blahyi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Blahyi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Blahyi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz Jr looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blahyi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz Jr is trying to keep Blahyi in close.
#T1#
Cruz Jr keeping full guard, as Blahyi tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cruz Jr trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz Jr throws a right and a left that Blahyi avoids nicely.
Blahyi attempts a counter takedown but Cruz Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Blahyi staying out of range there.
Cruz Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Blahyi. Blahyi gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cruz Jr misses with a low kick as Blahyi jumps back.
Blahyi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blahyi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Abel Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blahyi at a distance.
Cruz Jr takes a swing at Blahyi's ribcage but misses.
Blahyi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Blahyi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruz Jr throws out a loose jab but Blahyi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blahyi feinted with a counter takedown.
Cruz Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blahyi. Blahyi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Cruz Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Cruz Jr cracks Blahyi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Blahyi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cruz Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blahyi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blahyi attempts a counter takedown but Cruz Jr avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Blahyi dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruz Jr sizes up Blahyi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blahyi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Blahyi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz Jr. Blahyi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blahyi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cruz Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Blahyi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Joshua Blahyi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blahyi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blahyi wants to control the pace but Cruz Jr is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Cruz Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cruz Jr swings for the body but Blahyi moves out of range.
A low kick from Cruz Jr is predictable there #TD#
and Blahyi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cruz Jr's guard.#SUB2#
Cruz Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blahyi has picked Cruz Jr up and slammed him! Cruz Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Blahyi manages to pass to side control!
Cruz Jr is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Blahyi tries for a kimura but Cruz Jr is defending well.
Blahyi has knee on belly momentarily but Cruz Jr bucks him off and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blahyi is looking to take a break and control but Cruz Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Blahyi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blahyi passes to side control.
Cruz Jr regains half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blahyi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Blahyi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blahyi trying to control from Cruz Jr's half guard. Cruz Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Blahyi trying to control but Cruz Jr is working from the bottom.
Cruz Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Cruz Jr wants to stand up but Blahyi is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz Jr digs a good hook to Blahyi's body.
Cruz Jr misses the shot to the body.
Cruz Jr jabs Blahyi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blahyi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz Jr sprawls and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blahyi or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz Jr, which made it look bad. #T4#
Cruz Jr swings for the body but Blahyi moves out of range.
Blahyi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz Jr sprawls and moves away.
Cruz Jr throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Blahyi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cruz Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blahyi.
Cruz Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Blahyi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Blahyi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Blahyi pulls guard successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz Jr content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joshua Blahyi.
I think Blahyi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Blahyi!
A very excited looking Joshua Blahyi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HIGH IMPACT
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flaherty is defended easily by Blahyi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flaherty.
Blahyi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flaherty sprawls and moves away.
Flaherty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joshua Blahyi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Flaherty.
Flaherty misses the shot to the body.
Blahyi feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Flaherty moves into range and clinches up with Blahyi.
Blahyi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flaherty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blahyi looking for a takedown. #T1##TD2#
Flaherty turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Flaherty manages to end up in side control.
Blahyi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blahyi controlling the position well.
Flaherty wants to pass the guard but Blahyi is defending well.
Blahyi is staying active underneath Flaherty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flaherty is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blahyi manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Blahyi keeping moving, preventing Flaherty from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Flaherty is posturing up here but Blahyi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Flaherty tries to roll out but it's too tight and Flaherty has to tap! Slick submission there by Blahyi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Blahyi!
After winning the bout, Joshua Blahyi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
OMEGAGEDDON
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Blahyi ducks under a wild hook from Bundles.
Blahyi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bundles punishes Blahyi's body with a nice straight punch.
Blahyi dives in and grabs Bundles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bundles pushes down on Blahyi's head and hops out.
A shot to the liver by Bundles. Beautiful body shot.
Blahyi takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundles throws a head kick but Blahyi moves out of range.
Blahyi feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Bundles gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Bundles stalling.
Bundles gets underhooks to prevent Blahyi's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Bundles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Blahyi as he checks the leg kick.
Bundles throws a head kick but Blahyi moves out of range.
Bundles stuffs the takedown attempt from Blahyi. Blahyi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Blahyi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bundles closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC2#
Bundles manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Bundles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blahyi, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bundles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
Blahyi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bundles sprawls and moves away.
Ray Bundles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blahyi.
Blahyi attempts a counter takedown but Bundles avoids it well and moves away.
Blahyi avoids the body shot from Bundles.
Blahyi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blahyi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bundles counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Bundles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blahyi manages to avoid it.
Bundles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blahyi moves away.
Blahyi shoots in looking for a takedown. Bundles tries to sprawl out of it but Blahyi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bundles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bundles.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Bundles clinches with his opponent.
Blahyi is trying to break the clinch but Bundles is controlling him.
Blahyi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bundles just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bundles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blahyi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bundles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blahyi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bundles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Blahyi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bundles throws a hook to the side of Blahyi's head but Blahyi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blahyi attempts a counter takedown but Bundles avoids it well and moves away.
Bundles misses with a wild combination.
Blahyi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blahyi walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundles lands a nice shot that snaps Blahyi's head back.
#T1#
Nice shot by Bundles.
Bundles lands a nice hook to Blahyi's body. Blahyi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Bundles gets a clinch.
Blahyi can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Bundles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ray Bundles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Blahyi gets tackled into the cage by Bundles. Bundles maintains the clinch.
Blahyi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bundles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bundles displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blahyi up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Bundles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bundles throws a series of punches but Blahyi avoids them all with ease.
Blahyi tries to counter with a takedown but Bundles is quick to defend against it.
Bundles digs a good hook to Blahyi's body.
Bundles has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Blahyi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blahyi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Blahyi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bundles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blahyi doesn't manage to clinch there - Bundles circles away.
Bundles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshua Blahyi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bundles lands a nice shot that snaps Blahyi's head back.
Bundles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bundles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blahyi.
Bundles clobbers Blahyi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4##CL2#
Bundles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bundles misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Bundles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bundles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bundles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blahyi feinted with a counter takedown.
Bundles connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Blahyi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundles scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bundles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joshua Blahyi'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#
Blahyi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blahyi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bundles lands an overhand right.
Bundles lands with a shot to the body.
Bundles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Bundles forces Blahyi back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blahyi taking a breather.
Blahyi wants to stall.
Blahyi seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Bundles is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Bundles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Blahyi tries for a takedown but Bundles manages to get underhooks.
Bundles gets through Blahyi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bundles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blahyi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Bundles moves into the clinch successfully.
Bundles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Bundles.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bundles.
Blahyi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bundles smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Bundles.
Blahyi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blahyi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blahyi dives in and grabs Bundles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bundles pushes down on Blahyi's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Blahyi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bundles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#
Blahyi is rocked!#CL2#
Bundles closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blahyi is trying to drag Bundles to the mat but Bundles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bundles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bundles presses Blahyi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Bundles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blahyi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundles.
Blahyi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bundles as he avoids it easily.
Blahyi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bundles but Bundles pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Blahyi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bundles.
Blahyi feinted with a counter takedown.
Bundles scores with a nice right hand.
Bundles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bundles takes a swing at Blahyi's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Bundles takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Blahyi tries to score a body lock takedown but Bundles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blahyi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blahyi being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Bundles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bundles takes a swing at Blahyi's ribcage but misses.
Blahyi attempts a counter takedown but Bundles avoids it well and moves away.
Bundles cracks a nice hook into Blahyi's ribs.
Joshua Blahyi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Bundles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blahyi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bundles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blahyi scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Bundles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bundles 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Bundles!
Ray Bundles decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
NO LIMITS
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Wrestling misses #TD#
and Blahyi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blahyi. #SUB2#
Wrestling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Wrestling has his foot on Blahyi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blahyi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Wrestling looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blahyi has picked Wrestling up and slammed him! Wrestling can't keep hold of the triangle and Blahyi manages to pass to side control!
Wrestling tries to improve position but can't.
Wrestling is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Blahyi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wrestling knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blahyi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Blahyi tries to control but Wrestling wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blahyi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#T1##SUB#
Wrestling defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Blahyi is persistently looking for the submission but Wrestling is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Wrestling's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wrestling trying to control the hands but Blahyi breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Blahyi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blahyi controlling well, preventing Wrestling from escaping the position.
Wrestling is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Blahyi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
Blahyi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wrestling wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Blahyi is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Wrestling taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Blahyi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Blahyi!
An out of breath Joshua Blahyi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
COLLISION COURSE
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Blahyi slips a jab from Pound.
Blahyi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blahyi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pound just misses with a punch to the body.
Blahyi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pound cracks Blahyi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Pound is predictable there #TD#
and Blahyi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pound controls Blahyi momentarily but Blahyi frees himself.
Blahyi trying to control but Pound is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blahyi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pound is pulling down on Blahyi's head to control his posture.
Pound keeping moving, preventing Blahyi from controlling successfully.
Pound is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Blahyi manages to get to full guard.
Pound trying to control but Blahyi is working from the bottom.
Pound must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blahyi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Pound got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blahyi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pound has managed to get both his arms back between Blahyi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Blahyi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pound is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pound trying to control the position from guard on top but Blahyi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blahyi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pound trying to control but Blahyi is working from the bottom.
Pound engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Blahyi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pound is aware though and is defending well.
Blahyi being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Blahyi has his foot on Pound's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pound works his way back into a safe position though.
Pound wants to pass the guard but Blahyi is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blahyi holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good exchange - Pound coming out on top.
Pound bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blahyi's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pound.
Blahyi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pound.#T4#
Pound lands a body shot.
Pound swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blahyi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pound uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pound throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Blahyi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pound is looking for a sweep. Blahyi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blahyi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blahyi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blahyi tries to control but Pound wriggling away. #SUB#
Blahyi wants to finish this one by submission but Pound is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blahyi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Pound will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Blahyi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pound's waist but Pound gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blahyi off to one side.
Pound lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Blahyi has been cut.
Pound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pound dips to his left and cracks Blahyi with an uppercut!
Pound misses with a straight right.
Blahyi feinted with a counter takedown.
Pound thuds his right hand into Blahyi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pound dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pound throws a shot from downtown. Blahyi moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Pound coming out on top.#ROC2#
Blahyi is rocked!
Pound darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Blahyi's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Pound before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Pound!
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