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Event:
VFC 94 Feynman vs Tartakov
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Blancho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penrose counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Igor Blancho has been cut.
Penrose looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick from Penrose lands but Blancho takes it in his stride.
Penrose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blancho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#Blancho is rocked!
Igor Blancho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blancho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penrose counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Penrose!
Roger Penrose retains his super heavyweight title!
Roger Penrose thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Blancho misses with a takedown
and Bell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Igor Blancho has been cut.#TD#
Bell tries to sprawl but Blancho drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Blancho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bell is concentrating on defense, preventing Blancho from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blancho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bell defending well though.
Bell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blancho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bell is trying to control but can't.
Blancho 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.
Blancho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Blancho drops an elbow to the side of Bell's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Blancho is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Blancho is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
#T1#
Bell controlling the position well.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Blancho trying to control from half guard but Bell is working away.
Blancho is really struggling to control Bell but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Blancho is working for a kimura here but Bell manages to reverse the position and he's now in Blancho's guard.
Blancho is adopting a defensive guard.
Blancho wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blancho is keeping the position for now.
Blancho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Blancho keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Blancho looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blancho is looking to sweep but instead, Bell has passed into half guard.
Blancho gets back to full guard.
Bell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blancho 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.
Bell 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.
Bell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blancho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bell is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blancho misses with a takedown attempt
and Bell counters with a straight right hand.
Blancho misses with a takedown
and Bell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Blancho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blancho shoots and misses
and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blancho looks for a takedown but Bell sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blancho shoots and misses
enabling Bell to counter with a crisp jab.
Blancho has his takedown stuffed
and Bell counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Blancho off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bell follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Blancho was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Bell!
A very excited looking John Bell 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:
The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Veainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Veainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blancho tries for a takedown but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Blancho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blancho throwing shots but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Blancho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veainu keeps working.
Veainu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blancho winds up and cracks Veainu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Veainu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blancho working Veainu over with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Veainu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Veainu wants to control but Blancho is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blancho trying to control the action but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Blancho is thwarting Veainu's attempts to control the position.
Blancho passes to full mount!
Blancho lands a big shot there that rocks Veainu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Blancho lands a couple of good shots and Veainu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
My spies in Elite Island Gym inform me that Blancho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Blancho is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Veainu is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Blancho! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Blancho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Of Isengaard throws an overhand right that lands on Blancho's shoulder, as Blancho tries to avoid the shot.
Of Isengaard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Blancho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Blancho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Blancho is looking to work some ground and pound but Of Isengaard has wrist control.
Of Isengaard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blancho chips away with some ground and pound.
Of Isengaard has momentary wrist control but Blancho slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blancho tries to free his leg and advance position but Of Isengaard is retaining full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Of Isengaard has eaten all the pies!
Blancho showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Blancho is looking to work some ground and pound but Of Isengaard has wrist control.
Blancho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blancho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Of Isengaard is pulling down on Blancho's head to control his posture.
Blancho sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bishnad Of Isengaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Blancho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blancho tries to free his leg and advance position but Of Isengaard is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blancho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blancho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blancho has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Blancho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blancho stays in close to Of Isengaard's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blancho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blancho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Nice takedown defense from Of Isengaard. No joy for Blancho on that attempt.
A head kick by Of Isengaard misses #TD#
so Blancho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Of Isengaard kicks Blancho off and gets to his feet.
Of Isengaard is looking to slow Blancho down with leg kicks. #TD#
Blancho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Of Isengaard was covering up waiting for the punch and Blancho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Of Isengaard keeping moving, preventing Blancho from controlling successfully.
Blancho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've been informed that Of Isengaard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Blancho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blancho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Blancho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Of Isengaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Blancho is just out of range.
Blancho fails with the takedown.
Blancho fails with the takedown.
Blancho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blancho there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Blancho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blancho showed some decent athleticism there.
Blancho works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Blancho.
Blancho lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Blancho trying to control the position but Of Isengaard is working away.
Check out the look on Blancho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#CUT#It looks like Bishnad Of Isengaard has been cut.
Blancho scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Blancho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Blancho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Of Isengaard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blancho looks up at the clock and then as Of Isengaard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blancho smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
Blancho controlling the position.
Of Isengaard is trying to improve his position.
Of Isengaard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blancho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Blancho stands up and beckons Of Isengaard to his feet. #TD#
Blancho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Of Isengaard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blancho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Blancho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blancho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Of Isengaard's guard.
Blancho is pressing down on Of Isengaard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Of Isengaard is holding on for now.
Blancho stalling.
Blancho working over Of Isengaard with some ground and pound. Of Isengaard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blancho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blancho missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Blancho is looking to take a break and control but Of Isengaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blancho working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#That has opened up Bishnad Of Isengaard's cut even more.
Blancho is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Of Isengaard!
Igor Blancho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Blancho working for a guillotine from mount but Of Isengaard is in no mood to give up.
Blancho working Of Isengaard over with strikes here. #CUT#The cut above Bishnad Of Isengaard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blancho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Of Isengaard's face.
#CUT#Bishnad Of Isengaard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bishnad Of Isengaard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Igor Blancho! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Blancho feints and as Van Lenden raises his hands in defense, Blancho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Lenden has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blancho off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Blancho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Lenden to the ground. Blancho is now in Van Lenden's guard.
Blancho wants to pass the guard but Van Lenden is keeping the position.
Blancho trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Lenden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blancho working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blancho passes into half guard.
Blancho keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Van Lenden is trying to control Blancho's posture. Blancho takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Van Lenden! Blancho is rotating here... this could be the end... Van Lenden is out! Blancho has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Igor Blancho! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Blancho tries for a takedown but Dirk circles away easily
and Dirk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blancho tries for a takedown but Dirk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blancho shoots in but Dirk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Blancho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blancho misses with a takedown attempt
and Dirk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blancho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blancho 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.
Blancho fails with the takedown
and Dirk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Dirk sends Blancho crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dirk is motioning to the referee to let Blancho up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Blancho is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Igor Blancho has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blancho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dirk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blancho is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Blancho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dirk to the mat! Dirk manages to get full guard.
Dirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blancho is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Dirk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blancho defends it easily.
Blancho throws an elbow that misses. Dirk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blancho's guard. Nice move by Dirk!#REVB#
Blancho has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dirk is stalling in the full guard.
Dirk has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blancho looking to control.
#T2#
Blancho pulls Dirk in close to prevent any damage.
Blancho trying to keep a closed guard but Dirk is proving a slippery customer.
Dirk pushes down on Blancho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dirk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blancho keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Blancho wants to control but Dirk is keeping busy.
Dirk stops Blancho from getting back to his feet.
Blancho landing strikes from the bottom.
Dirk moves into full mount! Blancho won't be happy about that!
Blancho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dirk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Blancho tries to reverse the position but Dirk maintains control.
Blancho tries to hold on but Dirk postures up.
Blancho has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Blancho surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blancho tries to escape but Dirk has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dirk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Blancho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dirk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD2#
Dirk feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Blancho sprawling to the canvas! Blancho rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dirk finish him?!
#TD#
Blancho gets a double leg takedown into Dirk's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blancho trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirk trying to control the position here.
Blancho stopping the sweep attempt from Dirk.
Blancho works over Dirk with some ground and pound from guard.
Blancho throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blancho is working Dirk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Dirk trying to keep a closed guard but Blancho is proving a slippery customer.
Blancho stopping the sweep attempt from Dirk.#SUB2#
Dirk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blancho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dirk pulls Blancho in close to prevent any damage.
Dirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blancho is one step ahead there.
Blancho scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blancho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blancho looking to sit in guard and control but Dirk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dirk is stalling in the full guard.
Blancho keeping moving, preventing Dirk from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Blancho looking for a sweep. Not yet Blancho, not yet.
Blancho is looking to stand up but Dirk isn't so interested in that idea.
Blancho looking for a sweep. Not yet Blancho, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blancho goes for a double leg but Dirk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dirk continues to drive forward.
Dirk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blancho with a body shot.
Dirk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blancho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirk lands with a left to the head.
Dirk digs a right hand into Blancho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blancho's gas tank.
Dirk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dirk lands with a left to the head.
Dirk lands a body punch.
Blancho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dirk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dirk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dirk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##BC2#
Dirk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blancho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dirk counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Blancho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Blancho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blancho misses with a takedown attempt
and Dirk counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Blancho out cold! What a finish! Dirk is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Dirk! |
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Event:
VFC 75 Blancho vs Isle
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Isle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blancho doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Isle.#CUT2#It looks like Igor Blancho has been cut.
Isle digs a good body shot into Blancho's ribs.
Blancho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blancho is breathing heavily.
Isle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blancho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Isle drops Blancho with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Blancho looks back up at him and smiles so Isle waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Blancho is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blancho ducks into an uppercut from Isle and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Isle!
A very excited looking Thomas Isle 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:
VFC 69 Newron vs Blancho
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Blancho closes the distance and clinches up with Newton, looking for a takedown. Blancho pushes Newton against the cage but Newton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton works the jab nicely.
Blancho has his takedown stuffed#TD#
so Newton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blancho trying to control the position.
Newton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blancho on the ground.
Blancho throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blancho is trying to keep Newton in close.
Blancho will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Blancho keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blancho avoids the body shot from Newton.
Blancho shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Newton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Isaac Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Blancho.
Blancho fails with the takedown#TD#
so Newton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blancho looking for a sweep. Not yet Blancho, not yet.
Newton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Blancho is keeping the position.#T2#
Newton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Newton wants to control from the top but Blancho keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blancho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blancho somewhat.#TD#
Newton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blancho to the mat! Blancho manages to get full guard. #T3#
Blancho keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton pushing down on Blancho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Blancho is defending well.
Newton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blancho wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blancho is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Blancho regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Blancho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blancho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Newton. #SUB2#
Blancho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Newton has picked Blancho up and slammed him! Blancho can't keep hold of the triangle and Newton manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blancho is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Newton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Newton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Blancho holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Blancho looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.#TD#
Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blancho makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Newton stuffs the takedown.
Blancho fails with the takedown#TD#
and Newton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blancho!
Isaac Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Blancho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blancho tries to bench press Newton off him but Newton keeps the position.
Newton tries to advance to mount but Blancho denies him.
Blancho can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Newton staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blancho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Newton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Newton lands a few punches from side control.
Newton just content to control the position.
Newton looking to control but instead Blancho has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Blancho defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Newton stalling away here and it's allowed Blancho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blancho is keeping the position for now.
Blancho wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
Newton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Elite Island Gym inform us that Blancho has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Newton trying to control but Blancho is working from the bottom.
Newton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blancho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blancho shoots for a takedown but Newton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Newton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blancho pinned against the cage. Blancho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blancho enables Newton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blancho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Newton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Newton throwing strikes from guard but Blancho blocks nicely.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blancho trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Newton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blancho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newton has managed to get both his arms back between Blancho's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Blancho looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.
Blancho shoots in but no luck this time.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Newton.
Blancho can't do much from the bottom here.
Blancho is not content to let Newton control the position.
Blancho is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Blancho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blancho wants to control but Newton postures up.#T1#
Newton cracks Blancho with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blancho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Newton.
Blancho prevents Newton from moving into mount.
Blancho can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blancho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blancho tries to bench press Newton off him but Newton keeps the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newton just content to control the position.
Blancho can't do much from the bottom here.
Blancho controls the position for a moment.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Blancho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Newton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blancho?
#T3#
Blancho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newton wants to control the pace but Blancho is squirming around nicely.
Blancho is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Newton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blancho has worked his arm free - good work by Blancho!
A lull in the action here.
Blancho regains half guard.
Newton is looking to advance position but Blancho won't allow it.
Blancho wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Isaac Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Blancho keeping hold of Newton's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Newton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blancho gets full guard.
Blancho is trying to keep Newton in close.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blancho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Igor Blancho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Isaac Newton!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Isaac Newton!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Isaac Newton 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:
VFC 58 Soto vs Hilton
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Fistle jabs Blancho right on the nose. Blancho blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Igor Blancho has been cut.
Fistle with a hook.
Fistle lands the left hand.
Fistle drops Blancho with a naaaaasty hook - Blancho is in real trouble here! Fistle dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Fistle!
Our winner, Shaun Fistle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
VFC 50 Tartakov vs Gigolo
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Savard stuffs the takedown attempt from Blancho. Blancho gets slowly back to his feet.
Savard jabs Blancho right on the nose. Blancho blinks but takes it well.
Savard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blancho goes for a double leg but Savard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savard continues to drive forward.
Blancho has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Savard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blancho backwards.
Savard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Blancho wants the takedown. Savard is fighting it off but Blancho persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Savard's guard against the cage.
Savard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Savard is looking for a triangle but Blancho pushes his legs off easily.
Blancho tries to free his leg and advance position but Savard is retaining full guard.
Blancho is fighting to break Savard's control of his arms but Savard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savard looking to control.
#T1#
Blancho preventing the sweep.
Blancho trying to control the position from guard on top but Savard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blancho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blancho trying to control but Savard is working from the bottom.
Blancho 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.
Savard is trying to keep Blancho in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savard doesn't manage to clinch there - Blancho circles away.
Blancho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Blancho feints and as Savard raises his hands in defense, Blancho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Blancho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Savard wants to sweep but no luck.
Savard keeping moving, preventing Blancho from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blancho is one step ahead there.
Blancho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blancho looking to pass the guard.
Savard trying to keep a closed guard but Blancho is proving a slippery customer.
Savard keeping moving, preventing Blancho from controlling successfully.
Blancho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Savard keeping moving, preventing Blancho from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Savard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blancho at a distance.
We've been informed that Savard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Blancho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blancho lands an elbow.
Blancho landing a few strikes.
Savard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Savard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blancho off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blancho is trying to stand back up.
Will Savard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Blancho trying to control the position but Savard manages to sink in the hooks.
Blancho trying to get back to his feet but Savard is in full control for now.
Savard gets his hands free as Blancho looks to control.
Blancho is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
I really don't envy Blancho right now.
Blancho trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Savard wants to control but Blancho is keeping busy.
Blancho tries to break free.
Blancho wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Serge Savard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Blancho takes one to the side of the head.
Blancho tries for a takedown but Savard circles away easily
and Savard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Savard scores with a jab. Blancho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savard connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Blancho tries to keep at a distance but Savard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blancho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savard tries a body shot but Blancho blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Savard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savard presses Blancho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Savard prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Blancho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savard lands an uppercut.
Savard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blancho backwards.
Savard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blancho's elbow. #T1#
Blancho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Savard working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Savard wants the takedown. Blancho is fighting it off but Savard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blancho's guard against the cage.
Savard landing with the ground and pound.
Blancho striking off his back but it's not causing Savard any problems.
Blancho is trying to control the position but Savard postures up. #SUB2#
Savard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blancho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blancho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blancho! #REVR#
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Savard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Savard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Savard is trying to get back to half guard.
Blancho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savard keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savard can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
A control attempt from Savard but he's now mounted!
Savard is desperately trying to improve his position but Blancho has a good base and remains in mount.
Blancho scoring with strikes but Savard is staying in there. #CUT#It looks like Serge Savard has been cut.
Savard regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savard wants to control but Blancho is keeping busy.
Savard is breathing heavily.
Blancho trying to mount his opponent but Savard defends it.
Savard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savard actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Blancho working over Savard with some ground and pound. Savard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Savard is rocked!
Blancho lands a big elbow - Savard is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Blancho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Blancho! |
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Event:
VFC 41 Come Get Your Belt
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Blancho clinches up with Tartakov and pushes him back against the cage.
Tartakov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blancho backwards.
Blancho taking a breather.
Tartakov misses with an elbow over the top.
Blancho wants to take the fight to the mat but Tartakov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tartakov. #CUT#It looks like Igor Blancho has been cut.
Tartakov lands an elbow just above Blancho 's eye. #TD#
Tartakov tightens his grip and picks Blancho up, before dumping him to the ground. Blancho manages to land in guard.
Blancho wants to stand and escape but Tartakov is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tartakov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blancho holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Tartakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blancho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blancho trying to control but Tartakov is working from the bottom.
Blancho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blancho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Elite Island Gym inform me that Blancho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blancho trying to control the position from guard on top but Tartakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blancho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tartakov trying to keep a closed guard but Blancho is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Blancho content to stall in guard here.
Blancho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tartakov's head.
Blancho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blancho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tartakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tartakov, not yet.
Tartakov keeping full guard, as Blancho tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Tartakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blancho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Blancho won't allow Tartakov to sweep him here.
Blancho looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blancho shoots in for a takedown but Tartakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Blancho scores with a takedown into Tartakov's guard.
Blancho trying to control the position from guard on top but Tartakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blancho is looking to pass into half guard but Tartakov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tartakov is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Blancho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB2#
Blancho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tartakov stacks Blancho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tartakov!
Tartakov throwing strikes but Blancho manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Blancho working the head and body with strikes.
Blancho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tartakov keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Tartakov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Blancho cracks Tartakov with a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Blancho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Blancho's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Blancho swats away the attempt to clinch by Tartakov.#CL#
Tartakov takes the fight into the clinch.
Blancho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blancho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blancho wants a takedown.
Tartakov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blancho.
Old Leg Tartakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Blancho.
Tartakov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blancho is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blancho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blancho is stalling here.
#T1#
Blancho is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Blancho pulls guard.
Tartakov wants to control from the top but Blancho keeps moving.
Tartakov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blancho keeping full guard, as Tartakov tries to pass.
Tartakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blancho's head.
Tartakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blancho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blancho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tartakov is one step ahead there. #T2#
Tartakov chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blancho is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Igor Blancho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blancho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tartakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blancho connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Blancho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tartakov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blancho, into his guard. #REVR#
Blancho controls Tartakov momentarily but Tartakov frees himself. #T3#
Blancho pulls Tartakov in close to prevent any damage.
Tartakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blancho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tartakov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blancho's guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blancho controlling the position for now.
Blancho is looking to control Tartakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blancho avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tartakov connects with a nice short shot to Blancho's temple.
Tartakov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Blancho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tartakov pulls his head out easily.
Blancho misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blancho is trying to maintain the position but Tartakov is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Blancho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Blancho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tartakov counters with a straight right hand.
Igor Blancho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Tartakov.
Blancho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tartakov defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tartakov or perhaps it was just good defense by Blancho, which made it look bad.
Blancho unleashes a big counter combination but Tartakov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tartakov doesn't manage to clinch there - Blancho circles away.
Tartakov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tartakov duly obliges.
Tartakov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blancho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tartakov as he jumps to the side.
Old Leg Tartakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Blancho.
Blancho with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tartakov counter with a right hand. #T1#
Tartakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blancho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tartakov wants to clinch.
Blancho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tartakov stuffs the takedown attempt from Blancho. Blancho gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Tartakov closes the distance and pushes Blancho back into the cage.#TD2#
Blancho gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tartakov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blancho is working away from the top position though.
Tartakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blancho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Tartakov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blancho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tartakov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blancho's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Blancho is looking for a triangle here but Tartakov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Who's going to make the next move?
Blancho gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Tartakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blancho is just riding it out for now. Tartakov eventually gives up the hold.
Tartakov prevents Blancho from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tartakov is stalling here. Blancho is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tartakov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Blancho has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Blancho takes a little break here. Tartakov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Blancho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blancho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Blancho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Blancho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Blancho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tartakov on his heels. He'll look to pass Tartakov's guard now, I'm sure.
Blancho stays in close to Tartakov's body and controls the position.
Blancho wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blancho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blancho tries to free his leg and advance position but Tartakov is retaining full guard. #T1#
Blancho scoring with some ground and pound.
Blancho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blancho throws a strike but Tartakov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Blancho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Blancho is trying to keep Tartakov in close.
Blancho trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tartakov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Blancho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tartakov defends well.
Blancho wants to stand but Tartakov is controlling the position. #T2#
Blancho controls Tartakov momentarily but Tartakov frees himself.
Tartakov wants to control from the top but Blancho keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tartakov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Tartakov.
Blancho tries for a takedown but Tartakov circles away easily
and Blancho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3##TD2#
Blancho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tartakov keeping moving, preventing Blancho from controlling successfully.
Blancho stands and throws Tartakov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Blancho swings around for an armbar but Tartakov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blancho's guard.
Blancho is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Blancho trying to keep a closed guard but Tartakov is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Tartakov works over Blancho with some ground and pound from guard.
Tartakov throwing strikes but missing.
Blancho tries to strike from the bottom.
Blancho is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Blancho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tartakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tartakov postures up in Blancho's guard and throws a big left but Blancho blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Old Leg Tartakov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Blancho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Blancho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tartakov's half guard.
Blancho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blancho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Blancho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Blancho is trying to work for a kimura but Tartakov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blancho lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Tartakov trying to control from the bottom.
Tartakov is refusing to be controlled, as Blancho sits in half guard.
Blancho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tartakov defending well though.
Blancho tries to pass to full mount but Tartakov defends it.
Tartakov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tartakov.
Blancho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Old Leg Tartakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blancho tries to free his leg and advance position but Tartakov is retaining full guard.
Tartakov 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Blancho clinches with his opponent.
Tartakov misses with the head strike.
Blancho wants to take the fight to the mat but Tartakov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tartakov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blancho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Tartakov clinches.
Blancho has Tartakov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tartakov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Blancho controlling the action here for a moment.
Blancho wants to take the fight to the mat but Tartakov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Old Leg Tartakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Blancho.
Blancho stops a takedown attempt from Tartakov.
Tartakov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blancho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blancho tries for a takedown but Tartakov manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Tartakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tartakov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blancho.
Blancho is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Blancho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tartakov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blancho's knee momentarily.
Tartakov lands a head shot.
Blancho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tartakov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Tartakov, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Tartakov closes the distance and pushes Blancho back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tartakov.
Blancho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tartakov prevents it.
#TD#
Tartakov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blancho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Igor Blancho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blancho trying to control the hands but Tartakov won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Old Leg Tartakov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tartakov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 48:47
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov retains his heavyweight title!
Old Leg Tartakov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Conquer cracks Blancho with a good jab.#TD#
Blancho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Blancho landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Blancho has an Americana. Conquer didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Blancho is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Blancho hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Igor Blancho! |
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Event:
VFC Valentine's Day Massacre
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Blancho fails with the takedown
and Be connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blancho tries for a takedown but Be circles away easily
and Be counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Be gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blancho to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Be is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Be looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Blancho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blancho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Be working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blancho has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Blancho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Be might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Blancho is trying for a kimura here. Be looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Blancho wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Blancho! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Plusnin gets caught flat footed, as Blancho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Plusnin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Blancho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plusnin is one step ahead there.
Plusnin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blancho works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Plusnin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blancho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plusnin has managed to get both his arms back between Blancho's legs - danger averted.
Blancho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Plusnin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Plusnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Blancho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blancho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plusnin is looking to work some ground and pound but Blancho has wrist control.
Blancho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blancho tries to get out of the position.
Plusnin wants to pass the guard but Blancho is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blancho holds on and takes a little breather.
Blancho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Blancho's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Plusnin tries to free his leg and advance position but Blancho is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plusnin keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Blancho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Plusnin passes Blancho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blancho wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plusnin trying to control from half guard but Blancho is working away.
Plusnin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Plusnin wants to take a breather but Blancho is having none of it.
Blancho trying to hold on to Plusnin's head to control him but Plusnin postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Plusnin controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Blancho gets caught napping as Plusnin dives in and scores a takedown. Blancho manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Plusnin drops back looking for a leg! Blancho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blancho manages to kick Plusnin off! Plusnin jumps back into Blancho's guard.
Blancho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blancho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Plusnin on the ground.#T3#
Blancho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blancho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blancho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Plusnin is controlling him.
Blancho wants to sweep but no luck.
Plusnin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blancho wants to sweep here but Plusnin controlling him for the moment.
Plusnin prevents Blancho from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plusnin thuds his right hand into Blancho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Plusnin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Blancho pushes Plusnin off but Plusnin dives into side control.
#T4##SUB2#
Plusnin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Blancho looks calm but he's in trouble here. Plusnin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Blancho is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Plusnin lets go of the hold and Blancho can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Plusnin!
A victorious Vladimir Plusnin 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Blancho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aboulafia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blancho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aboulafia dives in and grabs Blancho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blancho pushes down on Aboulafia's head and hops out.
Aboulafia misses with a takedown #TD#
and Blancho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Igor Blancho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Aboulafia.
Blancho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aboulafia taking some punishment here, with Blancho in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blancho seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Aboulafia is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Igor Blancho! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Blancho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brody to the ground. Blancho is now in Brody's guard.
Brody knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blancho on the ground.
Blancho engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blancho advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blancho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brody pushes Blancho off looking to stand but Blancho dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Blancho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brody defends it well.
Blancho lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Blancho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Blancho is looking for a kimura but Brody is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blancho to get the leverage.
Blancho seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Blancho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brody doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blancho.
Blancho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Brody blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blancho.
Blancho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Blancho has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brody defend it? Blancho steps over the head and cranks it - Brody is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Blancho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Blancho! |
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Event:
VFC 8 Chokeout
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Blancho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blancho somewhat.
No luck for Blancho with that takedown attempt.
Blancho fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Blancho.#TD2#
Blancho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spade to the ground. Blancho is now in Spade's guard.
Spade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Spade working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blancho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blancho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Spade escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blancho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Spade is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blancho defends well.#SUB2#
Blancho 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. #SUB#
Spade looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blancho looking to sit in guard and control but Spade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Spade passes into half guard.
Blancho trying to hold on to Spade's head to control him but Spade postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Spade is looking for a kimura here.
Blancho is controlling Spade's trapped leg to prevent Spade from advancing to side control.
Blancho is trying to stand up here but Spade is controlling him well.
Blancho manages to get to full guard.
Blancho seems keen to control Spade's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Blancho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blancho 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##SUB2#
Blancho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Blancho prevents Spade from improving his position.#T4#
Spade is controlling Blancho's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Spade is staying active underneath Blancho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blancho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spade's head.
Spade regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blancho manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Blancho looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Blancho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spade 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#
Spade shoots in and drives through. Blancho sprawls well.
Blancho shoots in looking for a takedown but Spade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blancho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spade shoots in looking for a takedown. Blancho tries to sprawl out of it but Spade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blancho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spade stuffs the takedown attempt from Blancho. Blancho gets slowly back to his feet.
Spade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blancho.
Spade feinted with a counter takedown.
Jack Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Blancho.
Spade slaps away a takedown attempt from Blancho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spade half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Spade shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blancho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Blancho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Spade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blancho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blancho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Blancho wants to improve his position but Spade is controlling well.
#SUB#
Spade is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Blancho still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Blancho has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Spade is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blancho connects with a decent elbow.
Igor Blancho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blancho working the head and body with strikes.
Spade struggling a bit here.
Blancho wants to control but Spade is keeping him busy. #T2#
Blancho scoring with punches from side control.
Spade is trying to get back to half guard.
Blancho scores with punches from side control.
Spade is not content to let Blancho control the position. #SUB2#
Blancho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blancho creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Spade tries to buck Blancho off but Blancho is having none of it.
Blancho in side control lands a decent elbow.
Spade is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Spade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Blancho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spade on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Blancho lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Blancho working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Blancho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Blancho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spade can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Blancho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Blancho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Blancho closes the distance and clinches up with Spade, looking for a takedown. Blancho pushes Spade against the cage but Spade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spade appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Blancho gets the takedown into side control.
Spade sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Spade actively working from the bottom here.
Spade taking some punishment here, with Blancho in his half guard.
Spade makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spade.
My spies in Elite Island Gym inform me that Blancho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Spade lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blancho trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Blancho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Spade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Blancho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Spade has picked Blancho up and slammed him! Blancho can't keep hold of the triangle and Spade manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Spade tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spade has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Spade tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spade has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Blancho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Spade tries for a kimura but Blancho is defending well.
Spade working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spade trying to control the action but Blancho is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Spade is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blancho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spade prevents Blancho from escaping the position.#T3#
Blancho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blancho is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Spade goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blancho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Spade but great work by Blancho.
Blancho tries to advance to mount but Spade denies him.
Spade can't do much from the bottom here.
Spade sneaks back into half guard.
Spade keeping hold of Blancho's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Blancho scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Spade actively working from the bottom here.
Blancho wants to advance to full mount but Spade doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Blancho lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Spade escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blancho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blancho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Igor Blancho just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Blancho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blancho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blancho scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Blancho tries to sprawl but Spade drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blancho is staying active underneath Spade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blancho keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Spade is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Blancho is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Spade!
Jack Spade retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Jack Spade 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:
VFC Friday Fights
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Blancho looking to score a takedown here. Carol is defending well but Blancho drives through and ends up in Carol's guard.
Blancho stands up over Carol, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blancho is in close to Carol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blancho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blancho slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blancho passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blancho throwing shots but Carol is blocking nicely.
Blancho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carol's head. #T1##SUB#
Blancho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carol sees it coming and defends easily.
Blancho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blancho drops an elbow to the side of Carol's head. #SUB#
Blancho is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Carol is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Blancho! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Blancho tries for a takedown but Yan circles away easily
and Yan counters with a series of strikes. Blancho will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Blancho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blancho tries to work over Yan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yan looking for a takedown.
Yan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blancho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blancho trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Blancho is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yan can't fight it off and eventually Blancho manages to take the fight to the floor. Yan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Blancho presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Yan is trying to trip Blancho. He has hold of a leg but Blancho is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Yan throws an elbow that misses. Blancho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yan's guard. Nice move by Blancho!#REVR#
Yan is trying to control the position but Blancho postures up.
Blancho trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blancho postures up in Yan's guard and throws a big left but Yan blocks it.
Blancho trying to control but Yan is working from the bottom.
Yan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yan wants to control but Blancho passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Blancho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Blancho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yan defending well though.
Yan wants to get back to his feet.
Blancho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT#It looks like Nikolai Yan has been cut.
Blancho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Blancho jumps into side control!#T3##SUB#
Blancho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blancho scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yan to see if he's OK.#CUT#That has opened up Nikolai Yan's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nikolai Yan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Igor Blancho! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Blancho has his takedown stuffed
and Ugbago counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD2#
Blancho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ugbago to the ground. Blancho is now in Ugbago's guard.
Blancho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blancho passes Ugbago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ugbago is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ugbago is looking to control Blancho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ugbago avoid being mounted?
Ugbago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Blancho controlling the action here.
It looks like Blancho might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Blancho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blancho winds up and cracks Ugbago with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ugbago wants to improve his position but Blancho is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blancho connects with a nice short shot to Ugbago's temple. #T2#
Ugbago wants to get back to his feet.
Blancho slips a nice elbow through Ugbago's hands, connecting with Ugbago's forehead.
Blancho not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ugbago taking some punishment here, with Blancho in his half guard.
Ugbago trying to hold on to Blancho's head to control him but Blancho postures up.
Blancho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ugbago is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blancho trying to pass the guard but Ugbago defending well.
Blancho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Blancho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ugbago defends it well. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blancho in particular looking to stall.
Ugbago is trying to control but can't.
Blancho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blancho is continuing to stall.
Blancho's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Blancho maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ugbago could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Blancho has cracked it and Ugbago is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Blancho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Blancho! |
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