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Event:
CMMA XS8
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Blade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OConnor is fending him off so far but Blade persists. Nope, OConnor circles away and we're back to standing.
OConnor swinging wildly here.
OConnor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blade.
Blade lunges at OConnor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OConnor's hand. #CUT#It looks like William OConnor has been cut.
OConnor is looking to clinch but Blade is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade throws a body punch but OConnor moves out of range.
OConnor fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blade.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Blade. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
OConnor wants to clinch up but Blade keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
OConnor clinches up against the cage.
OConnor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Blade has dropped down and is working for a takedown. OConnor is trying to keep an underhook but Blade manages to get the takedown into half guard.
OConnor is trying to control but can't.
Blade prevents OConnor from standing back up.
Blade keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blade wants to pass to mount but OConnor is defending the position.
OConnor trying to hold on to Blade's head to control him but Blade postures up.
#T2#
Blade keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OConnor is trying to maintain the position but Blade is very close to passing his half guard.
Blade is taking a breather. OConnor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
OConnor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blade.
OConnor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Blade misses its target.
Blade looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnor is just out of range.
OConnor darts in trying to clinch
and Blade counters with a left and a right... And another left! OConnor is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blade! |
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Event:
CMMA 159 Dinapoli v Kennedy
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Blade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blade looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Blade feints the counter takedown.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Blade.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Blade is out of range.
Blade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Blade off the cage and back into range.
McGuire digs a good hook to Blade's body.
Blade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGuire counters with a good low kick that Blade was not able to check.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Blade moves out of range.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
McGuire thumps Blade with a low kick.
Blade dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
McGuire slips under a jab from Blade.
Lathem McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blade fails with the takedown
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire slaps away a takedown attempt from Blade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lathem McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blade.
McGuire with the inside leg kick. #T2#
McGuire cracks Blade with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Blade falls to his knees and McGuire doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lathem McGuire!
A victorious Lathem McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CMMA 146 Obaminator v Tavares
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Camden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blade doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Billy Blade has been cut.
Blade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Camden defends well and Blade ends up having to push Camden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Camden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camden connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Blade tumbling to the canvas! Camden pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Blade was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jaco Camden! |
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Event:
DMMA 17: Abarai vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Blade tries to move into range but Badges moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blade has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blade swings for the body but Badges moves out of range.
#TD2#
Badges gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Badges keeping moving, preventing Blade from controlling successfully.
Badges can't keep his opponent in guard - Blade advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blade is trying to control the action in half guard but Badges is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blade tries to pass the half guard into mount. Badges knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blade trying to mount his opponent but Badges defends it. #T1#
Blade is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Badges!
Blade controlling from mount.
Blade lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Badges hang on?
Badges is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blade controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Let's hope that Blade has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Blade jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Badges is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Badges and Blade has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Blade takes a little break here. Badges wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Blade wants to control but Badges is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Blade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Badges is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blade controls the position.
Blade has control of an arm but Badges manages to advance to Blade's back!
Badges is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Badges is hanging on to Blade's back as he tries to escape.
Blade trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Blade is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Blade keeps the fight on the ground as Badges tries to escape.
Blade trying to control but not successfully. #SU#
Badges stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
#T4#
Blade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Badges scores with a nice head shot.
Badges moves in looking to clinch but Blade pushes him off.
Blade wants to counter the offense by Badges and move into the clinch position.
Badges scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badges takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Needno Badges has been cut.
Blade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badges was well out of range. Poor timing from Blade.
Badges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Badges there.
and Badges counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Blade! He's just covering up as Badges starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Needno Badges!
Needno Badges gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
DMMA 8: Mack vs Outback
Date: May 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Blade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arai counters with a good low kick that Blade was not able to check.
Blade goes for a double leg but Arai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arai continues to drive forward.
Blade misses with a hook to the body
and Arai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Arai avoids the body shot from Blade.
Blade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arai counters with a leg kick.
Blade fails with the takedown#KD#
and Arai counters with a head kick that drops Blade to the mat! Blade scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Takeo Arai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blade.
Blade swings for the body but Arai moves out of range.
Arai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arai sprawls well. Arai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blade gets slowly back to his feet.
Blade just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArai.#T1#
Blade misses with a looping right.
Blade thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Arai misses the target.
Blade misses with a shot to the body
and Arai counters with a nice body kick.
Arai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blade just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArai.
Blade throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arai counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Blade! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Takeo Arai!
A very excited looking Takeo Arai 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Blade clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Blade.
Umbranox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umbranox drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umbranox jumps guard but Blade turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umbranox backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Umbranox throws an elbow but misses.
Umbranox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blade smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Umbranox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umbranox doesn't manage to clinch there - Blade circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade moves in looking to clinch but Umbranox pushes him off.#CL#
Umbranox pushes Blade up against the cage in a clinch.
Umbranox tries to break free but Blade pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Blade.
Umbranox really is a fat lump.#T1#
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umbranox is looking for a takedown.
Blade has a couple of punches blocked by Umbranox.
Blade has Umbranox pressed against the cage, preventing Umbranox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Umbranox controlling the action here for a moment.
Blade content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Blade fails to land.
Umbranox takes a shot to the head.
Umbranox has Blade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Umbranox is struggling to control the position.
Blade gets underhooks to prevent Umbranox's takedown attempt.
#T2##BC2#
Blade manages to break the clinch.
Umbranox misses with a takedown
and Blade counters with a left to the body.
Umbranox is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Blade scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umbranox keeps working.
Blade might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Umbranox haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Umbranox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Umbranox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Umbranox is trying to control Blade's posture but Blade avoids it.
Umbranox is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Blade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blade wants to control but Umbranox is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Umbranox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Umbranox avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blade.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umbranox can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blade dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Umbranox darts in and clinches Blade up against the cage.
Umbranox is looking to break free of the clinch but Blade has double underhooks.
Blade lands with a left to the head.
Blade lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Blade manages to break the clinch.
Umbranox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Umbranox tries to clinch but Blade is having none of it.
Umbranox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Umbranox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umbranox looks for a takedown but Blade sprawls well.
Umbranox throws a nice looking combination but Blade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blade throws out a counter right but Umbranox avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Umbranox with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Umbranox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blade counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Umbranox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Umbranox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Blade lands a stunning uppercut that sends Umbranox to the mat! #ROC2#Umbranox is rocked!
Umbranox is refusing to be controlled, as Blade sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Blade is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blade is trying to control. Umbranox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blade controlling the action here.
Blade wants to stand up but Umbranox is controlling the position.
Blade controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Blade is working for a kimura but Umbranox is defending it quite comfortably.
Blade wants to take a breather but Umbranox is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Blade is working for a kimura but Umbranox is defending it quite comfortably.
Blade uses his free foot to push down on Umbranox's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Umbranox.
Umbranox tries to lock up and control but Blade gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blade looking to control but Umbranox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blade sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blade tries to control but Umbranox wriggling away.
Umbranox regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umbranox tries to roll over but Blade keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Blade doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Umbranox counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blade is trying to control the position but Umbranox postures up.
Blade is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umbranox 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Umbranox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Umbranox wants to stand but Blade is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Umbranox tries to close the distance and clinch but Blade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umbranox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umbranox misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blade. Umbranox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umbranox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Umbranox tries to close the distance and clinch but Blade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Umbranox.
#T2#
Blade wants to clinch up but Umbranox keeps it at a distance.
Umbranox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blade tries to counter by closing the distance.
Umbranox leaves Blade with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Umbranox is looking to counter the offense by Blade and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Blade drives through and clinches with Umbranox against the cage.
Umbranox is trying to pull guard but Blade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Umbranox is trying to break the clinch but Blade is controlling him.
Blade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Umbranox is looking to control Blade's arms but Blade gets an underhook and turns him. Now Umbranox has his back to the cage.
Umbranox has had enough of the clinch but Blade keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Umbranox tries to pull guard but Blade won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blade just leaning against Umbranox, taking a breather.
Blade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blade scores with a shot to the side of Umbranox's head.
Blade scores with a shoulder strike.
Umbranox wants to take the fight to the mat but Blade manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Billy Blade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Umbranox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umbranox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umbranox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umbranox is trying to break free.
A short right from Blade on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Blade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Umbranox has his takedown stuffed
and Blade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Blade clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Blade breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blade. Umbranox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umbranox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blade tries to avoid it but Umbranox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blade to the ground. Blade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Blade instigates a clinch.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rex Umbranox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umbranox tries to pull guard but Blade holds him up against the cage and eventually Umbranox drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Blade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blade 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Blade! |
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