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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Blanchard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Howard Blanchard has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Willy.
Willy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Willy tries to keep at a distance but Blanchard has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Willy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willy fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Blanchard to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Blanchard looks to clinch but Willy throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Blanchard taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Samuel Willy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Blanchard ducks right into an uppercut from Gustav. #CUT2#
It looks like Howard Blanchard has been cut.
Gustav lands with a right hand.
Gustav knocks out Blanchard with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Gustav before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Gustav picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isbrand Gustav!
Isbrand Gustav bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Snow gets tackled into the cage by Blanchard. Blanchard maintains the clinch.
Snow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blanchard jumps guard but Snow stands there with Blanchard around his waist. Blanchard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blanchard backwards. #BC2#
Snow breaks the clinch.
Blanchard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Snow.
Blanchard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Snow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blanchard. Blanchard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Snow clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Snow. #BC2#
Snow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Blanchard tries to clinch but Snow moves away
and Snow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Blanchard is rocked!
Snow fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Blanchard square on the jaw! Damn, Blanchard is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Snow!
A very excited looking Jerome Snow rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Blanchard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith stalks Blanchard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blanchard's face. Blanchard staggers backwards, shaken.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Blanchard moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blanchard.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Blanchard in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard.
Blanchard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blanchard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blanchard.
Smith controls Blanchard momentarily but Blanchard frees himself. #SU#
Blanchard stands up and waves to Smith to follow him. #T1#
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Smith lands.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith. #ES#
Blanchard bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Blanchard kicks Smith off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanchard shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Blanchard lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Blanchard manages to break the clinch.
Blanchard fails to land the takedown.
Blanchard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Blanchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blanchard stalls. #TD2#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Blanchard is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Blanchard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blanchard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blanchard is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Blanchard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith looks winded!
Smith 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.
Blanchard throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blanchard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blanchard postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow. #SU#
Blanchard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4##TD2#
Blanchard gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Blanchard is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Blanchard stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanchard fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith looks to land a combination but Blanchard avoids it well. #CL#
Blanchard rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blanchard lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blanchard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howard Blanchard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Blanchard.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Smith wants the takedown. Blanchard is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blanchard's guard against the cage.#ES#
Blanchard has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blanchard, pushing him back against the cage.
Blanchard is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blanchard is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.#T1##SU2#
Smith decides to stand and escape the position.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Blanchard is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.#CL#
Blanchard moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Blanchard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blanchard landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Blanchard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Blanchard. Blanchard maintains the clinch. #TD#
Blanchard pulls guard.
Blanchard is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Blanchard is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blanchard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Blanchard pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blanchard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Blanchard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #ES#
Blanchard kicks Smith off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Blanchard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blanchard with a body shot.
Frank Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Blanchard fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Blanchard closes the distance and clinches.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blanchard missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Blanchard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blanchard eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Howard Blanchard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blanchard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Smith forces Blanchard back against the cage and clinches.
Blanchard lands a body punch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Blanchard.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Blanchard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Blanchard tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Blanchard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blanchard is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Blanchard. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blanchard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Blanchard's head back.
#TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith prevents Blanchard from standing back up.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blanchard's head. #T2#
Blanchard tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Blanchard has one foot on Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Blanchard rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blanchard wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Blanchard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blanchard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blanchard holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Blanchard looking for a triangle here. Smith is fighting it but it looks tight! Blanchard pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Smith is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Howard Blanchard!
In defeat, Frank Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll look at what went wrong and fix my mistakes, but don't worry i'll come back.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tango throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blanchard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tango is in Blanchard's guard.
Blanchard trying to control the position here.
Tango trying to control but Blanchard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tango postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blanchard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tango, into his guard. #REVR#
Tango has momentary wrist control but Blanchard slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tango pulls Blanchard in close to prevent any damage.
Blanchard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tango wants to sweep but no luck.
Blanchard cracks Tango with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB2#
Tango is looking for a triangle but Blanchard pushes his legs off easily.
Tango is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blanchard is controlling him.
Blanchard working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Blanchard gets to his feet. Tango looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blanchard is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Tango shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tango showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Blanchard kicks Tango off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Tango moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Tango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD2#
Tango shoots in and gets a takedown into Blanchard's guard.#ES#
Blanchard has his feet on Tango's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Tango darts in and clinches Blanchard up against the cage.#TD2#
Tango is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blanchard can't fight it off and eventually Tango manages to take the fight to the floor. Blanchard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blanchard seems keen to control Tango's posture.
Tango trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blanchard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##ES#
Blanchard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tango is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Blanchard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tango gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Tango wants the takedown. Blanchard is fighting it off but Tango persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blanchard's guard against the cage.#ES#
Blanchard has his feet on Tango's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blanchard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tango lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Howard Blanchard has been cut.#T4#
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!
Blanchard tries to clinch up but Tango circles away and keeps his distance.
Tango motions for Blanchard to come forward. Tango throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blanchard tries to close the distance and clinch but Tango swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tango tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tango avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tango throws a powerful right kick. Blanchard tried to block low but the kick was high! Blanchard was taken right off of his feet! Tango jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Entropy Tango!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Blanchard closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Braganca drags the fight down to the ground.
Blanchard throwing strikes but missing.
Braganca is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blanchard is controlling him.
Blanchard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blanchard tries to stand but Braganca is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braganca has his hands on Blanchard's head, controlling the position.
Blanchard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Braganca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Blanchard working some strikes from top position.
Blanchard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blanchard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blanchard wants to stand and escape but instead Braganca has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Braganca 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.
Braganca stops Blanchard from standing up. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blanchard holds on and takes a little breather.
Braganca trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blanchard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanchard wants to stand up but Braganca is controlling him.
Braganca trying to control but Blanchard is working from the bottom.
Blanchard is trying to control the position but Braganca postures up. #T3#
Blanchard is pulling down on Braganca's head to control his posture.
Blanchard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Blanchard wants to clinch.#TD2#
Braganca shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blanchard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Braganca trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braganca trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blanchard's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanchard trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Braganca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blanchard fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Blanchard clinches up with Braganca and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Braganca has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blanchard is trying to keep an underhook but Braganca manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Braganca is trying to control the action in half guard but Blanchard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Braganca passes to full mount!
Braganca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blanchard is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Braganca working for a submission but Blanchard is keeping him at bay. #T1#
Braganca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blanchard is looking to escape.
Braganca tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Braganca tries to control but Blanchard wriggling away.
Braganca sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blanchard wants to get back to his feet.
Blanchard wants to hold on but Braganca pushes him away.
Blanchard is trying to stand.
Braganca lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Braganca controlling his opponent.
Blanchard wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3#
Braganca controlling from mount.
Blanchard tries to hold on but Braganca postures up.
Blanchard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Braganca is looking to stand but Blanchard has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blanchard wants to hold on but Braganca pushes him away.
Braganca tries to control but Blanchard wriggling away.
Blanchard tries to hold on but Braganca postures up.
Blanchard wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanchard is squirming around, avoiding Braganca's attempts to control the action.
Blanchard is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Braganca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Blanchard fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Blanchard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Braganca was covering up waiting for the punch and Blanchard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Blanchard being controlled here momentarily.
Blanchard throws a strike but Braganca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Braganca is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blanchard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blanchard keeping moving, preventing Braganca from controlling successfully. #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.
Blanchard working a defensive guard here.
Braganca trying to control but Blanchard is working from the bottom.
Braganca might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blanchard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Blanchard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Braganca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Braganca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES#
Blanchard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3##TD2#
Braganca jumps guard and drags Blanchard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blanchard throwing strikes from guard but Braganca blocks nicely.
Blanchard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blanchard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Braganca holds on and takes a little breather.
Braganca controls Blanchard momentarily but Blanchard frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braganca working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blanchard.
Braganca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blanchard throwing strikes but missing.
Blanchard throwing strikes from guard but Braganca blocks nicely.
Blanchard throws a strike but Braganca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Blanchard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braganca on the ground.
Braganca wants to stand but Blanchard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Braganca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braganca sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braganca's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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 Howard Blanchard.
I think Braganca 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Braganca!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Blanchard dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Blanchard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Nicky Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blanchard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blanchard is looking to clinch.
Blanchard is looking to clinch.
Jones connects with a body shot.#CL#
Blanchard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard is stalling here.
Blanchard is looking to take this one to the mat.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Jones letting Blanchard take a breather here.#BC#
Blanchard breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a right hand that Blanchard ducks under and follows up with a left that Blanchard also avoids with ease.
Blanchard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones tries to bum rush Blanchard with a series of wild strikes but Blanchard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blanchard.
Jones looks to land a combination. Blanchard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Blanchard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Blanchard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blanchard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blanchard tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blanchard tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blanchard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones looks winded!#SUB#
Blanchard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##ES#
Blanchard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Blanchard slowing the pace effectively.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blanchard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blanchard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Blanchard gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Blanchard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blanchard misses with a few strikes there.
Blanchard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Blanchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones jabs at Blanchard's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blanchard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blanchard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blanchard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blanchard trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Jones 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#
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Blanchard should have avoided that one.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Blanchard moves out of range easily.
Blanchard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Blanchard against the cage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Blanchard has double underhooks.
A short right from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Blanchard.
Blanchard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Blanchard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Blanchard missing with knees to the body.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Blanchard has him pressed against the cage.
Jones prevents a body shot from Blanchard.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Blanchard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blanchard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blanchard is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Blanchard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Blanchard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Blanchard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Blanchard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones looks to land a combination. Blanchard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Blanchard. Blanchard gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Blanchard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Blanchard keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Blanchard drags the fight down to the ground.
Blanchard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blanchard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blanchard is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Blanchard explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blanchard tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Blanchard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Blanchard.
Jones is trying to push Blanchard away but Blanchard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones is trying to push Blanchard away but Blanchard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Blanchard missing with knees to the body.
Blanchard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blanchard just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Blanchard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blanchard gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#TD2#
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blanchard uses from the top position.
Blanchard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Blanchard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blanchard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Blanchard is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Blanchard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blanchard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanchard with a nice head shot there.
Blanchard lands a couple of elbows.
Blanchard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Blanchard 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blanchard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Howard Blanchard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blanchard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.#T3##SU#
Blanchard gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
Blanchard is looking to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Blanchard circles away.
#CL#
Blanchard has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Jones pulls guard.
Blanchard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blanchard throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Blanchard stands up from Jones's guard - Blanchard perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Blanchard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Blanchard gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blanchard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES#
Blanchard pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Blanchard clinches with his opponent.
Howard Blanchard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicky Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanchard throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Blanchard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Boozer gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Boozer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boozer controlling the pace.
Blanchard is trying to maintain the position but Boozer is very close to passing his half guard.
Boozer throwing shots but Blanchard is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Boozer is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boozer wants to pass the guard but Blanchard is defending well. #T1#
Boozer with the ground and pound but Blanchard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Blanchard can't keep his opponent in guard - Boozer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Boozer is trying to work for a kimura but Blanchard is defending well.
Blanchard trying to control from the bottom.
Blanchard pushes Boozer off looking to stand but Boozer dives back in and keeps control.
Blanchard wants to improve his position but Boozer is controlling well.
Blanchard is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boozer in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Blanchard won't allow Boozer to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Boozer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Boozer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blanchard defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boozer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blanchard keeps working. #SUB2#
Boozer is looking for a kimura but Blanchard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boozer to get the leverage.
Boozer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Boozer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blanchard is just riding it out for now. Boozer eventually gives up the hold.
Boozer looks winded!#T3#
Blanchard wants to get back to his feet.
Boozer is looking to advance position but Blanchard won't allow it.
Boozer is trying to control the action in half guard but Blanchard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Boozer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blanchard has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Boozer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blanchard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boozer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blanchard wants to get back to his feet.
Boozer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Boozer seems to be looking for submissions.
Blanchard is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boozer is looking for a kimura but Blanchard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boozer to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Boozer seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Boozer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Blanchard drives through and clinches with Boozer against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blanchard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Boozer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boozer manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Boozer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boozer working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Boozer working away.#T1##SUB2#
Boozer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blanchard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boozer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blanchard tries to escape but Boozer is in control.
Axel Boozer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blanchard defending against the ground and pound.
Blanchard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boozer is controlling him well.
Blanchard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boozer on the ground.
Boozer is staying tight to Blanchard's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boozer working the strikes but Blanchard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boozer thows a huge punch but Blanchard dodges it nicely.
#T2##SUB2#
Boozer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Blanchard defend it? Boozer steps over the head and cranks it - Blanchard is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Boozer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Axel Boozer!
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