Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C488: Sanford vs Kemppainen II
Date: Jan 04, 2026

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Blankenship misses the target.
Blankenship darts in trying to clinch
and Bashir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bashir darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bashir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blankenship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bashir misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Bashir as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Blankenship finds it's way through Bashir's defenses.
Blankenship is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bashir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bashir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blankenship was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashir.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blankenship. Bashir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blankenship stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bashir lands a nice shot that snaps Blankenship's head back. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Bashir.#TD#
Bashir scores with a takedown into Blankenship's guard.
Blankenship is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blankenship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bashir is one step ahead there.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
Bashir being controlled here momentarily.
Bashir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Bashir preventing the sweep.
Bashir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blankenship has control of Bashir's left arm, preventing Bashir from doing any damage.
Bashir trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
Blankenship pulls Bashir in close to his closed guard and prevents Bashir from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bashir wants to pass the guard but Blankenship is keeping the position.
Bashir forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard but Bashir has mounted him!#SUB#
Blankenship defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bashir.
Blankenship is squirming around, avoiding Bashir's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashir in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bashir looking to finish with strikes here!
Bashir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blankenship is looking to escape.
Bashir working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Bashir controlling the position easily from mount.
Bashir wants to control the pace but Blankenship is squirming around nicely.
Blankenship is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blankenship sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bashir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blankenship avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bashir.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep. Bashir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blankenship is staying active underneath Bashir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir 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#
Blankenship doesn't manage to clinch there - Bashir circles away.
Bashir defending well as Blankenship loads up on a big left hand.
Bashir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bashir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blankenship takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blankenship throws a jab when Bashir was well out of range.
Blankenship paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blankenship throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blankenship tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bashir swings wildly with an uppercut but Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
Bashir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bashir, as that shot connected.
Bashir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Julian Bashir is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bashir. Bashir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Blankenship throws a body punch but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bashir scores with a jab. Blankenship acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blankenship misses with a jab to the body
and Blankenship takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blankenship throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blankenship takes a swing at Bashir's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blankenship. Bashir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blankenship misses with a hook.
Bashir staying out of range there.#TD#
Bashir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!#SUB#
Bashir tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bashir has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bashir misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Bashir working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Blankenship gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bashir is looking to take a break and control but Blankenship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard.
Bashir is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship is not content to let Bashir control the position.#T3#
Blankenship is controlling Bashir's trapped leg to prevent Bashir from advancing to side control.
Blankenship tries to roll over but Bashir keeps him under control.
Bashir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bashir is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bashir working over Blankenship with some ground and pound. Blankenship looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bashir misses with a head shot. Blankenship uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully.
Bashir throws a big right hand that misses.
Bashir wants to pass the guard but Blankenship is keeping the position.
Julian Bashir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bashir connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Blankenship throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bashir counters with a nice uppercut.
Bashir moves away from the strike by Blankenship.
A jab from Bashir finds it's way through Blankenship's defenses.
Blankenship dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Blankenship.
It looked like Bashir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bashir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blankenship doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Bashir closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blankenship to the mat! Blankenship manages to get full guard.
Bashir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully.
Blankenship trying to keep a closed guard but Bashir is proving a slippery customer.
Blankenship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bashir is one step ahead there. #T1#
Blankenship is still trying to improve position.
Blankenship is controlling Bashir's posture.
Bashir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bashir trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bashir avoids the body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship misses the body punch
and Bashir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bashir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blankenship has time to react.
Blankenship throws the left hand but Bashir avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashir. Blankenship does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A cross from Bashir lands.
Bashir misses with an uppercut.
Blankenship swings for the body but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir misses with a double jab.
Blankenship looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blankenship throws the left hand but Bashir avoids the punch easily.
Bashir looks to throw the jab but Blankenship is out of range.
Blankenship misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bashir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashir staying out of range there.
Bashir throws a one two combo.
Blankenship is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blankenship keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bashir.#T3#
Blankenship just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blankenship looks to land a right hand but Bashir moved out of range.
Bashir shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bashir throws a shot from downtown. Blankenship moves away and avoids it.
Blankenship swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blankenship sprawls and moves away.
Bashir loads up on a big right hand but Blankenship slips the punch.
Bashir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blankenship.
Blankenship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashir moves away.
Blankenship pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blankenship blocks a jab.
Blankenship throws out a powerful jab.
Blankenship staying out of range there.
Bashir throws a hook to the side of Blankenship's head but Blankenship sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blankenship misses with a hook. Bashir ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Bashir misses.
Kenny Blankenship is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Blankenship misses with a hook. Bashir ducked under it nicely.
Bashir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blankenship misses with an uppercut.
Bashir bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bashir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blankenship can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashir scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Blankenship throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blankenship thuds a left hand into Bashir's body.
Bashir shoots and misses
and Blankenship counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashir manages to avoid it.
Bashir throws a hook but Blankenship avoids it easily.
Bashir staying out of range there.
Blankenship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Bashir.
Bashir scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Nice shot by Blankenship.
Bashir lands a right hook to the body.
Blankenship has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bashir finds it's way round the side to connect with Blankenship's head.
Nice takedown defense from Blankenship. No joy for Bashir on that attempt.
Blankenship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blankenship scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bashir slips a straight right by Blankenship.
Bashir blocks a jab.
Blankenship closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blankenship ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blankenship! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashir misses the target.
Bashir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blankenship manages to avoid it.
Bashir throws a hook but Blankenship blocks it.
Bashir connects with a body shot that sends Blankenship's belly button to the back.
Bashir misses with a hook.#T1#
Blankenship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashir manages to avoid it.
Blankenship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashir moves away.
Blankenship jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blankenship defends well and Bashir ends up having to push Blankenship into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Bashir manages to break the clinch.
Bashir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a hook. Bashir ducked under it nicely.
Bashir misses with a wild body shot.
Blankenship throws a shot to the body.
Blankenship slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bashir takes a swing at Blankenship's ribcage but misses.
Blankenship misses with a body shot.
Bashir drops his hands momentarily and Blankenship takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Blankenship misses with a looping left.
Bashir appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blankenship is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blankenship rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bashir to counter with a crisp jab.
Blankenship misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Bashir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bashir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bashir's back!
Bashir rolls, trying to escape but Blankenship keeps control of the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Blankenship.
Blankenship lands punches and elbows.
Blankenship lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Bashir covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bashir covers up after that shot from Blankenship.
Bashir covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bashir rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bashir trying to control from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Bashir looking for submissions off his back.
Blankenship takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bashir is trying to get back to full guard.
Blankenship lands with a punch from half guard.
Bashir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bashir controls Blankenship momentarily but Blankenship frees himself.
Blankenship content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blankenship working some strikes from top position.
Blankenship lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Bashir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bashir works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Bashir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blankenship doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blankenship manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blankenship keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bashir's head.
Bashir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bashir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blankenship is pressing down on Bashir's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kenny Blankenship will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Blankenship closes the distance but Bashir moves to the side
letting Bashir counter with a right hand.
Julian Bashir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the body
and Bashir counters with a stiff right hand.
Blankenship lands a lovely overhand right.
Bashir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blankenship misses with an uppercut. Bashir saw that one coming.
Blankenship throws a sloppy body shot
and Bashir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blankenship tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bashir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bashir scores with a nice right hand.
Bashir throws a series of punches but Blankenship moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blankenship.
Blankenship throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bashir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blankenship scores with a one two! Bashir had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Bashir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blankenship manages to avoid it.#TD#
Bashir shoots in and bounces Blankenship off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blankenship holds on and takes a little breather.
Bashir postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashir wants to pass the guard but Blankenship is keeping the position.
Bashir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Blankenship can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bashir controls the pace.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
Blankenship pulls Bashir in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bashir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blankenship misses with a hook.
Bashir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bashir slips under a jab from Blankenship.
Bashir avoids the body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a lazy right hand but Bashir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Bashir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Bashir misses.
Bashir digs a good hook to Blankenship's body.
Bashir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blankenship staying out of range there.
A big left from Blankenship misses.
Bashir feinted with a counter takedown.
Bashir staying out of range there.
Kenny Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blankenship takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blankenship has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bashir avoids the body shot from Blankenship.
Bashir scores with a jab. Blankenship acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blankenship loads up on a big right hand but Bashir slips the punch.
Blankenship slips under a jab.
Blankenship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Bashir.
Bashir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashir throws a body punch but Blankenship moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Blankenship misses the target.
Blankenship throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Blankenship lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bashir doesn't seem phased though.
Bashir sizes up Blankenship with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bashir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blankenship.
Bashir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blankenship! But no joy.
Blankenship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashir moves away.
Bashir slips under a jab.
Bashir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blankenship sprawls and moves away.
Blankenship throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bashir counter with a right hand.
Bashir throws a hook but Blankenship blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Bashir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bashir 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Bashir!
Julian Bashir retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Julian Bashir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Kenny Blankenship had this to say: 'DON'T. GET. ELIMINATEDDD!!!'.

Event: C484: Bashir v Blankenship III
Date: Dec 21, 2025

#R1#
Bashir lands a nice looking body shot.
Blankenship loads up on a big right hand but Bashir slips the punch.
Blankenship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blankenship scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blankenship throws an off balance right hand
and Bashir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blankenship looks to throw the jab but Bashir is out of range.
Bashir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bashir just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Blankenship rushes Bashir and presses him up against the cage.
Blankenship working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bashir working hard to break the clinch.
Bashir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blankenship landing knees to the head.
Blankenship throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bashir blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Bashir.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bashir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a nice shot to the body.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bashir wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Blankenship landing knees to the body.
Blankenship prevents Bashir from breaking the clinch.
Bashir throws a head punch that misses.
Blankenship with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blankenship obliges.
Bashir is breathing heavily.
Bashir working hard to break the clinch.
Bashir looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bashir misses with some punches.
Bashir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blankenship lands a shoulder strike.
Blankenship misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bashir.
Bashir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bashir throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bashir.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blankenship has Bashir pressed against the cage, preventing Bashir from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blankenship lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Bashir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bashir misses with a looping left.#T2#
Blankenship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashir manages to avoid it.
Bashir throws a body shot but no joy.
Blankenship is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bashir with a body shot.
Bashir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blankenship stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blankenship wants it to stay on the feet.
Blankenship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashir manages to avoid it.
Blankenship tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bashir swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Bashir is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blankenship's half guard.
Blankenship is trying to get back to full guard.
Bashir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blankenship does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bashir is just content to waste time from the top position. Blankenship takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankenship throws a strike but Bashir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashir 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.
Blankenship preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blankenship trying to control the position here.
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Blankenship looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bashir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blankenship works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bashir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bashir pushes down on Blankenship's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bashir is looking to take a break and control but Blankenship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bashir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bashir thows a huge punch but Blankenship dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenny Blankenship will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bashir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blankenship lands with a right hand.
Blankenship takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bashir defending well as Blankenship loads up on a big left hand.
Bashir's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blankenship under the eye.
Blankenship walks into a stiff left hand from Bashir.#CL2#
Blankenship drives through and clinches with Bashir against the cage.
Bashir is looking to break free of the clinch but Blankenship has double underhooks.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blankenship lands a body shot. #TD#
Blankenship is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bashir is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blankenship to the mat. Blankenship regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship seems keen to control Bashir's posture.
Julian Bashir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving. #T1#
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blankenship holds on and takes a little breather.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully.
Blankenship not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bashir pushes down on Blankenship's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bashir controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep. Bashir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bashir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blankenship is refusing to be controlled, as Bashir sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bashir getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blankenship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashir moves away.
Blankenship takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blankenship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashir moves away.#TD#
Bashir shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bashir sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Bashir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blankenship keeps working.
Blankenship avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bashir.
Blankenship keeping control of the position.
Blankenship is not content to let Bashir control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blankenship is trying to control but can't.
Blankenship is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bashir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bashir's back!
Blankenship lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bashir's head.
Blankenship lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Blankenship.
Bashir is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship is trying to stick to Bashir's back but Bashir is turning into Blankenship. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blankenship's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bashir.
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashir scoring with some ground and pound.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Bashir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blankenship misses with a straight left.
Bashir appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bashir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blankenship takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blankenship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashir manages to avoid it.
Blankenship lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blankenship tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bashir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bashir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bashir looks to land a left hand but Blankenship moved out of range nicely.
Blankenship avoids the body shot from Bashir.
Julian Bashir is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir takes a swing at Blankenship's ribcage but misses.
Blankenship fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blankenship. Bashir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashir lands an overhand right.
Blankenship fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bashir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##CL2#
Blankenship closes the distance and clinches.
Bashir tries a body shot but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship with a knee to the head. #BC#
Bashir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blankenship moves away from the strike by Bashir.
Blankenship looks to land a right hand but Bashir moved out of range.
Bashir misses with a hook.
Blankenship swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bashir moves out of range of the strikes.
Blankenship throws a jab when Bashir was well out of range.
Bashir scores with a jab.
Blankenship throws a lazy uppercut
and Bashir counters with a nice body shot.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blankenship misses with a lunging right hand
and Bashir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blankenship thinking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blankenship darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bashir looks to score with a jab to the body but Blankenship is just out of range.
Blankenship takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Blankenship.
Bashir avoids the body shot from Blankenship.
Bashir loads up on a big right hand but Blankenship slips the punch.
Blankenship misses with a lunging right hand
and Bashir counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Blankenship misses.
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Blankenship.
Blankenship takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bashir throws a lazy uppercut
and Blankenship counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blankenship misses with a wild combination.
Bashir is looking to counter punch.
Blankenship misses with a shot to the body
and Bashir counters with a stiff right hand.
Bashir looks to score with a jab to the body but Blankenship is just out of range.
Blankenship swings for the body but Bashir moves out of range.
Blankenship lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
A big right from Blankenship misses.
Bashir throws a series of punches but Blankenship avoids them all with ease.
Bashir lunges at Blankenship with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blankenship's hand.
Bashir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blankenship.
Bashir scores with a nice strike.
Blankenship throws the left hand but Bashir avoids the punch easily.
Blankenship misses with a hook
and Bashir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bashir throws a shot from downtown. Blankenship moves away and avoids it.
Blankenship closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bashir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blankenship.
Bashir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bashir just misses with a punch to the body.
Blankenship connects with a right hand. Bashir shakes it off.
Kenny Blankenship is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashir throws a hook but Blankenship blocks it.#T4#
Bashir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship jabs Bashir right on the nose. Bashir blinks but takes it well.
Bashir moves out of range as Blankenship strikes.
Bashir punishes Blankenship's body with a nice straight punch.
Bashir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blankenship scores with a jab to the body.
Bashir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blankenship avoids the body shot from Bashir.
Blankenship looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bashir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blankenship.
Blankenship just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Bashir misses its target.
Bashir defending well as Blankenship loads up on a big left hand.
Blankenship slips under a jab.
Bashir throws a body shot but no joy.
Blankenship throws a lazy right hand but Bashir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kenny Blankenship 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#
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bashir.
The fighters circling - Bashir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blankenship throws out a counter right but Bashir avoids it with no problem.
Blankenship with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blankenship looks to land a left hand but Bashir moved out of range nicely.
Bashir throws a hook but Blankenship avoids it easily.
Blankenship misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Bashir counters with a single leg into guard. Blankenship didn't expect that.
Blankenship 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship 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#
Blankenship working Bashir over with strikes.
Bashir moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blankenship postures up and lands a big shot to Bashir's brow. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bashir is on top in guard. #REVR#
Blankenship 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#
Blankenship thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bashir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blankenship cracks Bashir with a solid left hand.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blankenship working some strikes from top position.
Bashir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blankenship.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bashir is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bashir with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Bashir throws a big elbow that misses.
Bashir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blankenship is keeping the position for now.
Blankenship seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blankenship is continuing to stall.
Bashir slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Blankenship can't do much from the bottom here.
Bashir is looking to take a break and control but Blankenship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bashir scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blankenship to see if he's OK.
Bashir lands an elbow. #SUB#
Bashir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #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.
Bashir trying to control the action but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
Bashir throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Blankenship looks to move to half guard but instead Bashir has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Bashir is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blankenship has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blankenship!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir had his way with Kenny Blankenship in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Bashir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blankenship jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashir throws an overhand right that lands on Blankenship's shoulder, as Blankenship tries to avoid the shot.
Bashir moves away from the strike by Blankenship.
Bashir thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Bashir tries to keep at a distance but Blankenship has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bashir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bashir tries to work over Blankenship's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bashir is trying to break the clinch but Blankenship is controlling him.
Bashir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship has a couple of punches blocked by Bashir.
Blankenship lands a knee to the body.
Blankenship misses with a body punch. #BC#
Bashir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blankenship misses with a hook.
Bashir cracks a nice hook into Blankenship's ribs.#T1#
Bashir slips under a jab.
Bashir throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Blankenship counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Bashir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bashir keeps the fight on the outside.
Blankenship works the jab nicely.
Blankenship takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blankenship pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blankenship is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blankenship looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashir is just out of range.
Bashir lands a slapping body shot.
Blankenship swings for the body but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Bashir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blankenship misses with a hook. Bashir ducked under it nicely.
Blankenship uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashir.
Bashir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blankenship sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bashir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blankenship.
Bashir attempts a counter takedown but Blankenship avoids it well and moves away.
Bashir throws a jab but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship thuds his right hand into Bashir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship ducks under a wild hook from Bashir.
Bashir lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Bashir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bashir.
Blankenship misses with a straight left.
It looked like Bashir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bashir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blankenship.
Bashir catches Blankenship with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Blankenship slips under a jab from Bashir.
Bashir lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blankenship.
Bashir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a nice hook to Bashir's body. Bashir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bashir misses with a straight right.
Bashir misses the shot to the body.
Bashir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blankenship throws the left hand but Bashir avoids the punch easily.
Bashir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blankenship was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashir.
Blankenship looks to throw the jab but Bashir is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Blankenship misses the target.
Blankenship throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bashir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Bashir works over Blankenship's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashir lands a jab to Blankenship's midsection.
Blankenship misses with a series of wild punches.
Bashir misses with a looping right.
Bashir moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blankenship's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blankenship duly obliges.
Bashir moves out of range as Blankenship strikes.
A big right from Blankenship misses.
Bashir throws the left hand but Blankenship avoids the punch easily.
Blankenship scores with a shot to the body.
Bashir connects with a single shot there.
Blankenship lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenny Blankenship.
I think Blankenship has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Julian Bashir retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: C480: Bashir vs Love II
Date: Dec 07, 2025

#R1#
Blankenship throws a hook to the side of Hunna's head but Hunna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunna drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blankenship defends it well.
Blankenship connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Blankenship gets caught flat footed, as Hunna shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blankenship is pulling down on Hunna's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunna, at least for the moment.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Hunna from controlling successfully.
Blankenship keeping full guard, as Hunna tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blankenship swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunna lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Blankenship is controlling Hunna's posture.
Hunna trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
Blankenship is pulling down on Hunna's head to control his posture.
Hunna throws an elbow that misses. Blankenship uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunna's guard. Nice move by Blankenship!#REVR#
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hunna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blankenship is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hunna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blankenship doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blankenship manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hunna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunna looking to control.
Blankenship scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blankenship is one step ahead there.
Hunna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Blankenship scoring with some ground and pound.
Blankenship content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunna is trying to keep Blankenship in close.
Blankenship throwing strikes but missing.
Blankenship is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blankenship cracks Hunna with a solid left hand.
Blankenship throwing strikes from guard but Hunna blocks nicely.
Hunna trying to control the position.
Blankenship preventing the sweep.
Blankenship 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.
Blankenship lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blankenship stopping the sweep attempt from Hunna.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blankenship is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunna has wrist control.
Hunna 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.
Hunna is trying to control the position but Blankenship postures up. #T3#
Blankenship is working Hunna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blankenship working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Hunna is rocked!
Hunna wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunna is still in real trouble! Can Blankenship finish him?
Blankenship distracts Hunna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blankenship content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hunna's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C477: Blankenship vs Bashir II
Date: Nov 23, 2025

#R1#
Blankenship takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bashir digs a good hook to Blankenship's body.
Blankenship misses with a wild body shot.
Bashir jabs at Blankenship's body.
Bashir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Blankenship. Those never looked like landing.
Bashir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blankenship is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blankenship blocks a jab.#CL#
Blankenship rushes Bashir and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Bashir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blankenship throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashir.
Bashir doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blankenship just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashir misses with a looping right.
Blankenship misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Bashir.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Blankenship lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bashir doesn't seem phased though.
Blankenship just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashir lands a head shot.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Blankenship with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blankenship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenny Blankenship is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blankenship misses with a body shot
and Bashir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Blankenship.
Blankenship on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blankenship slips under a jab.
Blankenship bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bashir's head.
Bashir throws a shot from downtown. Blankenship moves away and avoids it.
Blankenship scores with a jab. Bashir acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blankenship lands a lovely overhand right.
Blankenship takes a swing at Bashir's ribcage but misses.
Bashir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blankenship slips under a jab.
Blankenship pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bashir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bashir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bashir throws a shot from downtown. Blankenship moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Bashir connects with a looping right hand.
Bashir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blankenship misses with a straight right. #CL#
Blankenship takes the fight into the clinch.
Bashir looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bashir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blankenship backwards.
Bashir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bashir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Bashir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Blankenship - that landed with a thud.
Bashir struggles to land a body shot inside as Blankenship controls his hands.
Blankenship tries to land knees in the clinch but Bashir avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bashir.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bashir.
Bashir is trying to break the clinch but Blankenship has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Bashir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bashir misses with a looping left.
Blankenship throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Bashir misses with a straight right.
Blankenship looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bashir jabs Blankenship right on the nose. Blankenship blinks but takes it well.
Blankenship tries to clinch but Bashir is having none of it.
Bashir swats away the attempt to clinch by Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a hook.
Blankenship lands a glancing blow to the side of Bashir's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bashir as he connects with a hook.
Bashir throws a shot from downtown. Blankenship moves away and avoids it.
Bashir staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Bashir misses.
Blankenship misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
so Bashir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bashir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bashir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blankenship is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blankenship lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship stopping the sweep attempt from Bashir.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Bashir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blankenship 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.
Bashir trying to control the position here.
Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bashir wants to sweep but no luck.
Blankenship throws an elbow that misses. Bashir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blankenship's guard. Nice move by Bashir!#REVB#
Blankenship is pulling down on Bashir's head to control his posture.
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julian Bashir will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Blankenship looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bashir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blankenship.
Blankenship moves in looking to clinch but Bashir pushes him off.
Blankenship cracks Bashir with a good jab.
Bashir throws a hook to the side of Blankenship's head but Blankenship sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blankenship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blankenship misses with a hook. Bashir ducked under it nicely.
Bashir throws a hook but Blankenship avoids it easily.
Bashir throws a body punch but Blankenship moves out of range.
Blankenship misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Blankenship.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship connects with the punch.
Bashir clobbers Blankenship with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bashir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blankenship misses with a shot to the body
and Bashir counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Bashir connects with a nice looking jab.
Bashir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blankenship as he jumps to the side.
Blankenship throws an overhand right that lands on Bashir's shoulder, as Bashir tries to avoid the shot.
Blankenship lands the left hand.
Blankenship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blankenship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blankenship throws a series of punches but Bashir moves out of range.
Blankenship lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blankenship displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashir throws out the jab.
Bashir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashir lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Bashir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bashir moves away from the strike by Blankenship.
Bashir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blankenship.
Blankenship swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bashir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blankenship counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship staying out of range there.
Blankenship tries to clinch but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bashir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bashir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bashir throws a shot from downtown. Blankenship moves away and avoids it.
Bashir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blankenship.
Bashir doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bashir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blankenship blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blankenship. Bashir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blankenship catches Bashir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blankenship misses the jab.
Bashir appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blankenship misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blankenship jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blankenship scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Blankenship digs a good hook to Bashir's body.
Blankenship is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bashir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blankenship manages to avoid it.
Bashir avoids the body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashir was well out of range. Poor timing from Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a body shot.
Blankenship throws a shot from downtown. Bashir moves away and avoids it.
Blankenship wants to clinch
and Bashir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blankenship is looking to clinch but Bashir is avoiding it.
Bashir misses with a body shot
and Blankenship counters with a straight right hand.
Bashir throws a right and a left that Blankenship avoids nicely.
Kenny Blankenship is winning the standup battle so far.
Blankenship looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blankenship displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashir throws out the jab.
Bashir slips a jab from Blankenship.#T4#
Bashir lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blankenship.
Bashir lands a head shot.
Blankenship missing with a left hand there. Bashir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bashir jabs Blankenship right on the nose. Blankenship blinks but takes it well.
Bashir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bashir lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blankenship takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blankenship moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Bashir does it's job there.
Blankenship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashir manages to avoid it.
Blankenship lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Blankenship forces Bashir back against the cage and clinches.
Blankenship misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bashir backwards.
Blankenship misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kenny Blankenship will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Bashir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blankenship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blankenship throws out a loose jab but Bashir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bashir is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blankenship with a body shot.
Blankenship ducks right into an uppercut from Bashir.
Bashir fails with a takedown attempt.
Bashir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blankenship was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Blankenship 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blankenship takes a swing at Bashir's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir slips under a jab.
Blankenship dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashir digs a good body shot into Blankenship's ribs.
Blankenship lands a slapping body shot.
Bashir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Blankenship swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bashir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blankenship misses with a body shot.
Bashir throws a lazy right hand but Blankenship sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bashir bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blankenship's head.
A jab from Blankenship misses.
Bashir connects with a looping right hand.
Bashir circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bashir counters with a stiff right hand.
Bashir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blankenship looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blankenship cracks Bashir with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bashir keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Bashir - just one landing.
Blankenship misses with an uppercut. Bashir saw that one coming.
Bashir now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Blankenship gets caught flat footed, as Bashir shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashir postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashir passes into half guard.
Blankenship keeping control of the position.
Bashir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blankenship wants to improve his position but Bashir is controlling well. #T3#
Blankenship has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bashir is working away from the top position though.
Bashir prevents Blankenship from improving his position.
Julian Bashir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bashir throwing shots but Blankenship is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blankenship manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bashir throws a big elbow that misses.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully.
Bashir is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so 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.
Bashir lands a head shot.
Blankenship lands a jab to the nose.
Bashir misses with an uppercut.
Blankenship throwing a counter right hand but Bashir manages to avoid it.
Bashir throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashir misses the shot to the body.
Bashir's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bashir duly obliges.
Blankenship takes one to the side of the head.
Bashir throws a hook to the side of Blankenship's head but Blankenship sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blankenship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashir was well out of range. Poor timing from Blankenship.
Blankenship moves to clinch but Bashir breaks away
and Bashir counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blankenship takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bashir blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Blankenship misses with a left hand
and Bashir counters with a nice uppercut.
Blankenship steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashir.
Bashir throws a looping overhand right but Blankenship ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Blankenship misses its intended target.
Bashir swings for the body but Blankenship moves out of range.
Blankenship misses with a hook. Bashir ducked under it nicely.
Bashir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blankenship.
Bashir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bashir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blankenship stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bashir throws out a loose jab but Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blankenship misses with a looping right.
Blankenship lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir moves out of range of the strikes.
Blankenship misses with a straight right.
Blankenship lands a jab to the head.
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bashir.
A little jabbing left from Bashir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blankenship tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bashir paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Blankenship walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bashir misses with a looping right.
Bashir connects with a crisp jab.
Blankenship takes a swing at Bashir's ribcage but misses.
Blankenship throws a lazy uppercut
and Bashir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blankenship blocks a jab.
Blankenship scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Blankenship. No joy for Bashir on that attempt.
Bashir throws a hook but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship looks to clinch #TD2#
and Bashir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blankenship won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Blankenship's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blankenship defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Bashir lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blankenship down.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep.
Bashir working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Bashir seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bashir taking a breather here.
Bashir throws a strike aimed at the side of Blankenship's head but Blankenship avoids it well.
Blankenship is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bashir throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Blankenship struggling a bit here.
Bashir tries to move to mount but Blankenship blocks the move with his legs.
Blankenship tries to improve position but can't.
Bashir throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Blankenship's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blankenship is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blankenship is holding Bashir down, trying to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blankenship takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blankenship throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bashir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blankenship comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blankenship moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashir stuns Blankenship with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bashir lunges at Blankenship with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blankenship's hand.
Blankenship fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Bashir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blankenship is trying to control Bashir's posture but Bashir avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bashir scores with a nice strike.
Julian Bashir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bashir lands with a shot to the body.
Bashir misses with a body shot.
Blankenship looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashir is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blankenship. Bashir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blankenship was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashir.
Some wild striking there from Bashir.
Nice shot by Blankenship.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship misses with a looping right.
Bashir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bashir fails with a takedown attempt.
Blankenship wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Blankenship swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashir throws a jab when Blankenship was well out of range.
Bashir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Blankenship clinches up with Bashir and pushes him back against the cage.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blankenship misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blankenship keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bashir's efforts to push away.
Bashir misses with a body punch.
Bashir tries to break the clinch but Blankenship is controlling the position.
Blankenship with a knee to the head.
Blankenship misses with the head strike.
Blankenship scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bashir doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Bashir breaks the clinch. #T2#
Blankenship misses with a hook
and Bashir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blankenship takes one to the chin there.
Bashir scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Bashir - just one landing.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blankenship. Bashir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blankenship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashir was well out of range. Poor timing from Blankenship.
A combination from Blankenship does no damage.
Bashir scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bashir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blankenship misses with a body punch
and Bashir counters with a straight right hand.
Bashir moves away from the strike by Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to clinch up but Bashir circles away and keeps his distance.
Bashir throws the left hand but Blankenship avoids the punch easily.
Blankenship doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Blankenship. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Bashir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blankenship at a distance.
Bashir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blankenship.
Bashir throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blankenship's head backwards.#CL#
Blankenship closes the distance and clinches.
Blankenship lands with a left to the head.
Blankenship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bashir's elbow.
Kenny Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blankenship has a couple of punches blocked by Bashir.
Blankenship is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blankenship lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blankenship gets through Bashir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blankenship takes a shot to the head.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bashir's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashir is trying to break the clinch but Blankenship has him pressed against the cage.
Bashir wants to get back to striking at distance but Blankenship won't allow it.
Bashir tries to break the clinch but Blankenship is controlling the position. #T4#
Blankenship lands a shot to the body.
Blankenship using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bashir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Blankenship fails to land.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Bashir blocks with his arms.
Blankenship landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bashir working aggressively here.
Blankenship struggles to land a body shot inside as Bashir controls his hands.
Blankenship throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bashir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blankenship throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bashir is trying to force a seperation but Blankenship has the dominant position.
Bashir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blankenship trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Bashir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blankenship scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bashir doesn't seem bothered though.
Blankenship throws a right hand that misses
and Bashir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Blankenship showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bashir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julian Bashir!
Julian Bashir is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Julian Bashir, 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.
In defeat, Kenny Blankenship stepped up to the mic, saying 'DON'T. GET. ELIMINATEDDD!!!'.

Event: C472: Jankovic vs Spencer II
Date: Nov 09, 2025

#R1#
Blankenship moves forwards but Sang Hun connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joon Sang Hun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sang Hun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blankenship tries to clinch there but Sang Hun circles away.
Sang Hun throws a chopping leg kick but Blankenship manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Blankenship misses its target.
Sang Hun has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sang Hun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sang Hun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blankenship. That did some damage!
Blankenship drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blankenship scores with a hook to the body. Sang Hun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sang Hun's corner calls for a 1-2. Sang Hun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blankenship scores with a hook.
Sang Hun misses with a kick to the body
letting Blankenship counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Blankenship has closed the distance and engaged Sang Hun in a clinch.
A short right from Blankenship.
Blankenship gets through Sang Hun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sang Hun lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sang Hun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blankenship takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sang Hun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blankenship is out of range.
Blankenship fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sang Hun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blankenship fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sang Hun throws a chopping leg kick but Blankenship manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sang Hun tries to land a leg kick but Blankenship saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Blankenship fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blankenship misses with an uppercut. Sang Hun saw that one coming.
Sang Hun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blankenship connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blankenship jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sang Hun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sang Hun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blankenship waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sang Hun.
Blankenship throws a hook to the side of Sang Hun's head but Sang Hun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Sang Hun misses #CL#
and Blankenship counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sang Hun has a couple of punches blocked by Blankenship.
Sang Hun struggles to land a body shot inside as Blankenship controls his hands.
Sang Hun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blankenship has him pressed against the cage.
Sang Hun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
I was talking to Blankenship's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blankenship scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blankenship misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Blankenship - that landed with a thud.
Sang Hun throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship pushes Sang Hun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Sang Hun breaks from the clinch.
Blankenship throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blankenship swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Sang Hun throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sang Hun ducks right into an uppercut from Blankenship.
Sang Hun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sang Hun tries a low kick but Blankenship avoids it.
Sang Hun misses with a left hand
and Blankenship cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blankenship thuds his right hand into Sang Hun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Sang Hun is rocked!
Sang Hun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blankenship.
Sang Hun throws a body punch but Blankenship moves out of range.
Blankenship misses with the combination.
Blankenship thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Sang Hun misses.
Sang Hun lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blankenship cracks Sang Hun with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Sang Hun misses its intended target.
Blankenship checks a low kick from Sang Hun.
Blankenship tries to clinch up
and Sang Hun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Sang Hun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sang Hun stuns Blankenship with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blankenship tries to clinch up but Sang Hun circles away and keeps his distance.
Blankenship doesn't manage to clinch there - Sang Hun circles away.
Blankenship ducks under a wild hook from Sang Hun.
Blankenship wants to clinch
and Sang Hun counters with a nice body shot.
Blankenship on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sang Hun. Sang Hun obviously looking to wear him down.
Blankenship gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blankenship's corner calls for a 1-2. Blankenship obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sang Hun avoids the body shot from Blankenship.
Sang Hun misses with a wild body shot.
Blankenship wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sang Hun throws a looping overhand right but Blankenship ducks down to avoid it.
Sang Hun moves out of range as Blankenship strikes.
Sang Hun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blankenship fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sang Hun missing with a left hand there. Blankenship was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sang Hun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blankenship misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Blankenship staying out of range there.
Blankenship wants to clinch
and Sang Hun counters with a left to the body.
Blankenship slips under a jab.
Blankenship takes a swing at Sang Hun's ribcage but misses.
Sang Hun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blankenship checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blankenship avoids the body shot from Sang Hun.
Jab from Blankenship.
Blankenship with a jab.
Blankenship takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sang Hun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blankenship.
Sang Hun throws out a powerful jab.
Blankenship digs a good hook to Sang Hun's body.
Blankenship throws a body punch but Sang Hun moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick but Blankenship moved away.
Sang Hun connects with an inside leg kick.
Sang Hun scores with a leg kick.
Blankenship misses with a straight left.
Sang Hun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blankenship checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kenny Blankenship will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blankenship's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sang Hun misses with a double jab
and Sang Hun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blankenship comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sang Hun moves out of range of the strikes.
Blankenship missing with a left hand there. Sang Hun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blankenship lands a really nice looking cross but Sang Hun seems unphased.
Sang Hun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sang Hun is still on wobbly legs! Can Blankenship finish him?
Blankenship throws a hook but Sang Hun avoids it easily.
A jab from Blankenship misses.
Sang Hun scores with a jab to the head.
Sang Hun seems to have recovered his senses.
Blankenship misses with a lunging right hand
and Sang Hun counters with a straight right hand.
Sang Hun misses with a looping left.
Blankenship is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sang Hun throws out a powerful jab.
Kenny Blankenship is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship looks to land a left hand but Sang Hun moved out of range nicely.
Sang Hun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blankenship's hands.
A big left from Sang Hun misses. #T1#
Sang Hun swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blankenship counters with a nice uppercut.
Sang Hun thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blankenship if he has to take too many more of those.
Sang Hun throws a jab but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blankenship misses with a two punch combination.
Sang Hun takes one on the button.
Sang Hun misses with a low kick.
Sang Hun scoring well with a low kick there.
Sang Hun misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Sang Hun tenderised Blankenship's leg. Blankenship is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sang Hun connects with a nice looking jab.
Blankenship has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blankenship there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Blankenship.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sang Hun looks to land a right hand but Blankenship moved out of range.
Blankenship is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blankenship thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sang Hun throws a leg kick
and Blankenship cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sang Hun swinging wildly here.
Blankenship paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Sang Hun throws an off balance right hand
and Blankenship counters with a nice body shot.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick but Blankenship moved away.
Blankenship swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sang Hun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blankenship lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Blankenship drives through and clinches with Sang Hun against the cage.
Sang Hun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blankenship backwards.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch.
Blankenship throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sang Hun.
Blankenship tries to work over Sang Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blankenship blocks a body shot from Sang Hun.
Blankenship throws a head punch that misses.
Blankenship lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sang Hun working hard to break the clinch.
Blankenship pushes Sang Hun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sang Hun trying to stall but Blankenship improves his position.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sang Hun working hard to break the clinch.
Sang Hun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Blankenship misses with some punches.
Blankenship gets through Sang Hun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sang Hun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blankenship is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sang Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blankenship throws a head punch that misses.
Blankenship tries to throw a body punch but Sang Hun avoids it by throwing Blankenship back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Blankenship scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blankenship tries a body shot but Sang Hun blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blankenship creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Sang Hun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sang Hun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sang Hun motions for Blankenship to come forward. Sang Hun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sang Hun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blankenship punishes Sang Hun's body with a nice straight punch.
Blankenship jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blankenship with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sang Hun slips under a jab from Blankenship.
A low kick lands for Sang Hun. #T4#
Blankenship walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blankenship throws a good cross that connects.
Sang Hun takes one to the chin there.
Sang Hun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blankenship.
Sang Hun misses with a jab to the body
enabling Blankenship to counter with a crisp jab.
Sang Hun throws the kick towards the body but Blankenship avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Blankenship misses the target.
Sang Hun swings for the body but Blankenship moves out of range.
Blankenship tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sang Hun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sang Hun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blankenship.
Sang Hun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blankenship moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sang Hun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blankenship.
As Sang Hun looks to move away, Blankenship throws a big counter combo but Sang Hun just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Sang Hun misses the target.
Sang Hun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blankenship's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blankenship lands with a nice body punch.
Sang Hun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sang Hun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blankenship.
Sang Hun slips a jab from Blankenship.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Sang Hun throws the left hand but Blankenship avoids the punch easily.
Blankenship defending well as Sang Hun loads up on a big left hand.
Blankenship misses with a looping right.
Sang Hun scores with a jab.
Sang Hun throws a poor cross that misses
and Blankenship connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sang Hun throws a hook to the side of Blankenship's head but Blankenship sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sang Hun walks into a stiff left hand from Blankenship.
Sang Hun swings widly with a right hand
and Blankenship counters with a crisp right that sends Sang Hun to the canvas! Blankenship follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Kenny Blankenship thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C467: Blankenship vs Mogh
Date: Oct 26, 2025

#R1#
Jab by Mogh.
Blankenship throws an overhand right that lands on Mogh's shoulder, as Mogh tries to avoid the shot.
Mogh lands with a nice body punch.
Blankenship throws the left hand but Mogh avoids the punch easily.
Mogh looks to throw the jab but Blankenship is out of range.
Blankenship misses with a hook. Mogh ducked under it nicely.
Mogh throws a hook but Blankenship blocks it.
Mogh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mogh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blankenship throws a hook to the side of Mogh's head but Mogh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mogh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blankenship.
A big right from Mogh misses.
Blankenship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mogh manages to avoid it.
Blankenship wants to clinch up but Mogh keeps it at a distance.
Blankenship moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMogh.
Mogh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Blankenship misses with an uppercut.
Mogh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mogh scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blankenship cracks Mogh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Mogh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blankenship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mogh manages to avoid it.
Blankenship staying out of range there.#CL#
Blankenship gets a clinch.
Blankenship gets through Mogh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mogh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blankenship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Blankenship. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Mogh misses.
Blankenship takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Mogh misses.
A swing and a miss from Blankenship.
Kenny Blankenship is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blankenship moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mogh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mogh cracks a nice hook into Blankenship's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Blankenship misses.
Blankenship thuds his right hand into Mogh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blankenship scores with a body shot. #T2#
Blankenship with a hook.
Mogh walks into a straight right hand from Blankenship.
Blankenship walks into a straight right hand from Mogh.
Mogh slips a straight right by Blankenship.
Mogh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mogh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blankenship lands a jab to Mogh's midsection.
Mogh misses with a body shot.
Blankenship jabs at Mogh's body.
Mogh slips under a jab from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands with an uppercut that bounces Mogh off the cage and back into range.
Blankenship uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mogh.
Mogh scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Blankenship. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blankenship.
Mogh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Mogh looks to throw the jab but Blankenship is out of range.
Blankenship ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mogh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Worf Mogh has been cut.#CL#
Mogh tries to keep at a distance but Blankenship has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mogh avoiding damage as Blankenship throws knees to the body.
Mogh avoiding damage as Blankenship throws knees to the body.
Blankenship lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mogh.
Blankenship lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mogh backwards.
Blankenship blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blankenship throws a punch but it's blocked by Mogh.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Blankenship.
Mogh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blankenship gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blankenship landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mogh has a couple of punches blocked by Blankenship.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mogh prevents a body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship is working Mogh over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blankenship obliges.
Blankenship tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Blankenship scores with a shoulder strike.
Mogh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blankenship misses with a punch on the inside.
Mogh takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blankenship.
Mogh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Mogh blocks with his arms.
Mogh blocks a body shot from Blankenship.
Mogh wants a takedown.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blankenship lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mogh backwards.
Blankenship misses with a punch to the body.
Mogh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blankenship lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mogh leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Mogh blocks with his arms.
Blankenship throws a head punch that misses.
Mogh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Worf Mogh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Blankenship misses the jab.#CL#
Blankenship clinches.
Blankenship misses with a body punch.
Mogh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mogh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blankenship has him pressed against the cage.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blankenship.
Mogh scores with a shoulder strike.
Mogh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blankenship swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blankenship misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Mogh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Mogh misses
enabling Blankenship to counter with a crisp jab.
Mogh slips a straight right by Blankenship.
Mogh drops his hands momentarily and Blankenship takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Mogh is rocked!
Mogh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mogh lands with a straight right. Blankenship didn't see that one coming.
Mogh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mogh is still on wobbly legs! Can Blankenship finish him?#T1#
Blankenship tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mogh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mogh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blankenship is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mogh can do to turn this around?#CL#
Blankenship has closed the distance and engaged Mogh in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mogh.
Mogh seems to have recovered his senses.
Blankenship scores with a shot to the side of Mogh's head.
Blankenship looking to throw knees to the head but Mogh is blocking nicely.
Mogh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mogh avoids it.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mogh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blankenship scores with a shoulder strike.
Blankenship working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mogh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blankenship connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Worf Mogh's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Mogh breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Blankenship finds it's target.
Mogh moves out of range as Blankenship strikes.
Blankenship looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blankenship scores with a body shot.
Blankenship is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mogh. #T2#
Mogh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mogh throws out a counter right but Blankenship avoids it with no problem.
Blankenship displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mogh throws out the jab.
Blankenship uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mogh.
Mogh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blankenship misses the shot to the body.
Mogh misses the shot to the body.
Blankenship throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mogh. Blankenship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blankenship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mogh manages to avoid it.
Mogh misses the shot to the body.
Mogh throws out a loose jab but Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blankenship cracks Mogh with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blankenship looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blankenship. Mogh does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A big right from Blankenship misses.
A slow jab from Mogh misses its intended target.
Blankenship throws a body punch but Mogh moves out of range.
Mogh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenny Blankenship is winning the standup battle so far.
Blankenship paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mogh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blankenship under the eye.
Blankenship fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mogh misses with a straight left.
Mogh throws a hook to the side of Blankenship's head but Blankenship sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blankenship swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mogh counters with a nice uppercut.
Blankenship thuds his right hand into Mogh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Mogh misses.
Blankenship throws a right and a left that Mogh avoids nicely.
Mogh misses the shot to the body.
Mogh throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Blankenship swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mogh counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mogh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Blankenship misses.
Mogh throws the left hand but Blankenship avoids the punch easily.
Blankenship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mogh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blankenship looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blankenship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mogh moves away.#CL#
Blankenship moves into range and clinches up with Mogh.
Blankenship is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mogh is defending well for now.
Mogh pushes Blankenship back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Mogh turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mogh is looking to take a break and control but Blankenship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mogh throws an elbow but Blankenship slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Worf Mogh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Mogh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blankenship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mogh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mogh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mogh's corner calls for a 1-2. Mogh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blankenship works the jab nicely.
Mogh moves away from the strike by Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a straight right.
Blankenship throws a lazy uppercut
and Mogh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mogh throws a lazy right hand but Blankenship sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mogh throws a lazy right hand but Blankenship sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blankenship. Mogh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mogh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Blankenship tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mogh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blankenship.
Mogh misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Blankenship dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blankenship lands with a cross.
Mogh throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Mogh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mogh wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
Blankenship 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.
Mogh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mogh wants to pass the guard but Blankenship is keeping the position.
Mogh throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mogh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mogh postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blankenship ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mogh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blankenship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mogh was well out of range. Poor timing from Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mogh counters with a nice uppercut.
Mogh misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mogh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mogh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mogh slips under a jab from Blankenship.
Mogh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Mogh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mogh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mogh misses with a straight left.
Blankenship throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Mogh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blankenship's guard.
Blankenship looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mogh looking to pass the guard.
Blankenship is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mogh wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
Blankenship working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mogh. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard. #REVR#
Blankenship postures up in Mogh's guard and throws a big left but Mogh blocks it.
Mogh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blankenship trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Mogh 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.
Blankenship is working Mogh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blankenship landing some decent shots from guard.
Blankenship postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Worf Mogh really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Worf Mogh's cut.
That's time! Blankenship's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Mogh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blankenship.
Blankenship closes the distance but Mogh moves to the side
and Mogh counters with a stiff right hand.
Mogh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blankenship. #TD2#
Mogh feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mogh throws a big elbow that misses.
Mogh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mogh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blankenship is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh postures up.
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Blankenship pulls Mogh in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mogh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blankenship walks into a straight right hand from Mogh.#CL#
Blankenship moves into the clinch.
Blankenship has a couple of punches blocked by Mogh.
Blankenship lands a hook that snaps the head of Mogh backwards.
Blankenship struggles to land a body shot inside as Mogh controls his hands.
Mogh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blankenship's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blankenship.
Mogh digs a right hand into Blankenship's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blankenship's gas tank.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Mogh blocks with his arms.
Mogh pushes Blankenship back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mogh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mogh lands a left hand.
Blankenship gets underhooks to prevent Mogh's takedown attempt. #T2#
Blankenship struggles to land a body shot inside as Mogh controls his hands.
Blankenship lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blankenship throws a punch but it's blocked by Mogh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Mogh blocks with his arms.
Mogh looking for a takedown.
Blankenship looking to throw knees to the head but Mogh is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Blankenship.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship can't find room to land a body shot as Mogh controls the action.
Mogh lands a hook that snaps the head of Blankenship backwards.
Nice body punch from Blankenship - that landed with a thud.
Mogh swings wildly with an uppercut but Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands with a right to the head.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Mogh blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Mogh fails to land.
Mogh tries to throw a body punch but Blankenship avoids it by throwing Mogh back against the cage.
Mogh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blankenship prevents it.
Kenny Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Worf Mogh.#BC2#
Mogh breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Mogh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blankenship misses with a straight right.
Blankenship lands with a hook. Mogh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mogh slips a jab from Blankenship.
Blankenship rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mogh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blankenship is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blankenship wants to clinch but Mogh slips to the side#TD2#
and Mogh counters with a shoot takedown. Blankenship fights it but they end up in guard.
Mogh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
Mogh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mogh with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Blankenship looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blankenship has Mogh pulled in close to control his posture.
Mogh trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blankenship wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blankenship misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Worf Mogh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Worf Mogh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Mogh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blankenship misses with a wild body shot.
Blankenship wants to clinch.
Blankenship misses with a wild body shot.
Mogh just misses with a punch to the body.
Blankenship thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blankenship throws a nice looking combination but Mogh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blankenship misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blankenship lands a nice shot to the body.
Blankenship avoids the body shot from Mogh.
A little feinted left hand from Blankenship on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mogh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mogh walks into a straight right hand from Blankenship.#T1#
Mogh looks to land a right hand but Blankenship moved out of range.
Blankenship fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blankenship jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mogh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mogh misses with a hook. Blankenship ducked under it nicely.
Mogh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mogh lands with an uppercut that bounces Blankenship off the cage and back into range.
Blankenship steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mogh.
Blankenship just misses with a punch to the body.
Blankenship fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mogh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mogh throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Mogh finds it's target.
Blankenship works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blankenship misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Blankenship misses with a hook.
Blankenship tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mogh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blankenship lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mogh throws a series of punches but Blankenship moves out of range.
Blankenship tries to clinch up.
Mogh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mogh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blankenship.
Mogh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blankenship was well out of range. Poor timing from Mogh.
Mogh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mogh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mogh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Mogh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blankenship looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Mogh working the ground and pound.
Blankenship is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mogh off and has taken his back!
Blankenship throwing wild punches that miss their target.
You can see the frustration on Mogh's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Blankenship punches the canvas rather than the man.
Blankenship lands punches and elbows.
Blankenship looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Blankenship has Mogh flattened out and is raining down punches.
Blankenship has the hooks in. Mogh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Blankenship has Mogh flattened out and is raining down punches.
Blankenship is loading up with his shots from the back and Mogh is in big trouble! Mogh taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship retains his bantamweight title!
Kenny Blankenship decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C463: Bashir vs Blankenship
Date: Oct 12, 2025

#R1#
A cross from Blankenship lands.
Blankenship swings for the body but Bashir moves out of range. #CL2#
Blankenship has Bashir up against the cage in a clinch.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bashir tries to throw a body punch but Blankenship avoids it by throwing Bashir back against the cage. #TD#
Bashir tightens his grip and picks Blankenship up, before dumping him to the ground. Blankenship manages to land in guard.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship has Bashir pulled in close to control his posture.
Bashir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship wants to sweep but no luck.
Blankenship keeping full guard, as Bashir tries to pass. #T1#
Blankenship is trying to keep Bashir in close.
Blankenship pulls Bashir in close to prevent any damage.
Blankenship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bashir is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bashir throws a body punch but Blankenship moves out of range.
Bashir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Blankenship moves into the clinch.
Blankenship misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Bashir.
Bashir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blankenship prevents it. #T2#
Blankenship using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bashir prevents a body shot from Blankenship.
Bashir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bashir takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blankenship has a couple of punches blocked by Bashir.
Blankenship struggles to land a body shot inside as Bashir controls his hands.
Blankenship working aggressively here.
Bashir looking for a takedown.
Bashir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bashir throws a head punch that misses.
Blankenship throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bashir blocks it with crossed arms.
Bashir is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Bashir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship misses with a punch to the body.
Blankenship is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Bashir blocks with his arms. #TD#
Bashir gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blankenship trying to control from the bottom.
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bashir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bashir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bashir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blankenship's head.
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard.
Bashir controlling the action here.
Blankenship is controlling Bashir's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bashir is nestled in close to Blankenship, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bashir is trying to control. Blankenship wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blankenship is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashir trying to control from half guard but Blankenship is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bashir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blankenship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashir manages to avoid it.
Bashir changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kenny Blankenship is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blankenship misses with an uppercut
and Bashir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Blankenship misses the target.
Bashir is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenny Blankenship will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Blankenship instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bashir has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blankenship clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Blankenship just trying to survive but Bashir is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Bashir working for the choke.
Bashir has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Blankenship's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bashir tightening his grip on Blankenship, looking for the choke. #T1#
Blankenship manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bashir's guard. Nice work there by Blankenship.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bashir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bashir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blankenship.
Bashir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Julian Bashir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blankenship throwing strikes from guard but Bashir blocks nicely.
Bashir lands a good elbow from the bottom.#T2#
Blankenship trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bashir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blankenship throws an elbow that misses. Bashir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blankenship's guard. Nice move by Bashir!#REVR#
Bashir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bashir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blankenship swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
Blankenship wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blankenship lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bashir looking to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blankenship working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blankenship won't allow Bashir to sweep him here.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blankenship loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bashir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Bashir controls Blankenship momentarily but Blankenship frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Bashir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blankenship defends well and Bashir ends up having to push Blankenship into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blankenship.
Bashir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship tries to throw a body punch but Bashir avoids it by throwing Blankenship back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Bashir's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bashir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blankenship throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bashir blocks it with crossed arms.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bashir avoids it.
Bashir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blankenship gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bashir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blankenship stops a takedown attempt from Bashir.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Bashir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bashir's efforts to push away.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship lands a body shot.
Bashir has a couple of punches blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bashir's elbow.
Bashir tries to score a body lock takedown but Blankenship shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Bashir misses with a looping left.
Blankenship fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blankenship throws a body punch but Bashir moves out of range.
Blankenship misses with a hook
letting Bashir counter with a right hand.
Blankenship with a hook.
Blankenship tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bashir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blankenship throws a shot from downtown. Bashir moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Bashir on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blankenship throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blankenship is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bashir rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bashir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blankenship connects with a nice looking jab.
Blankenship slaps away a takedown attempt from Bashir, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Blankenship scores with a punch to the head.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blankenship wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blankenship slips a straight right by Bashir.
Blankenship throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bashir on the side of the head.
Blankenship lunges at Bashir with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bashir's hand.
Blankenship wants to clinch up but Bashir keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Bashir misses its target.
Bashir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blankenship misses with a body shot
and Bashir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bashir walks into a left hand.
Blankenship cracks Bashir with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Bashir is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blankenship misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blankenship darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Bashir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Blankenship misses
and Bashir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bashir seems to have got his legs back now.
Blankenship lands a lovely overhand right.
Blankenship lands with an uppercut that bounces Bashir off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Blankenship moves into range and clinches up with Bashir.
Blankenship lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bashir has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blankenship is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blankenship presses Bashir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bashir throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Bashir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blankenship gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Bashir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blankenship gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bashir can't find room to land a body shot as Blankenship controls the action. #T3#
Bashir tries for a takedown but Blankenship manages to get underhooks.
Bashir wants a takedown.
Bashir misses with a body punch.
Blankenship is pressed up against the cage. Bashir has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blankenship down to the mat. Blankenship avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blankenship fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bashir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blankenship takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bashir tries to move into range but Blankenship moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Blankenship gets a clinch.
Blankenship misses with a punch on the inside.
Blankenship lands a shot to the body.
Blankenship misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Blankenship. #TD#
Bashir gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship is not content to let Bashir control the position.#T4#
Blankenship is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bashir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bashir's back!
Blankenship scores with punches and elbows.
Bashir is covering up but some of the strikes from Blankenship are getting through and doing damage.
Bashir is covering up but some of the strikes from Blankenship are getting through and doing damage.
Can Bashir hold on?! Blankenship is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Blankenship lands a good shot there. Bashir covers up! Blankenship smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Bashir to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Blankenship jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship is the new bantamweight champion!
Kenny Blankenship decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C459: Bashir vs Sang Hun III
Date: Sep 28, 2025

#R1#
Blankenship slips under a jab.
Blankenship connects with a jab.
Blankenship looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Knightley shoots in and gets a takedown into Blankenship's guard.
Knightley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knightley throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
Knightley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Knightley trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knightley trying to move into half guard but instead Blankenship has managed to sweep!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Knightley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blankenship defends it easily.#SUB2#
Knightley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blankenship defends well.
Blankenship is looking to work some ground and pound but Knightley has wrist control.#T1#
Blankenship throws a big elbow that misses.
Blankenship chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Knightley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blankenship working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knightley's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blankenship's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Knightley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blankenship defends well.
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship is working Knightley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Knightley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blankenship landing some decent shots from guard.
Knightley is trying to control the position but Blankenship postures up.
Blankenship trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Blankenship landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Knightley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knightley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blankenship with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knightley's head.
Blankenship distracts Knightley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blankenship chips away with some ground and pound.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Knightley is rocked!#SUB2#
Knightley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blankenship lands a couple of digs.
Knightley is still in real trouble! Can Blankenship finish him?
Blankenship stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knightley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knightley seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Knightley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blankenship doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blankenship manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Knightley working for a triangle but Blankenship defends it easily. #T3#
Blankenship with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knightley trying to keep a closed guard but Blankenship is proving a slippery customer.
Blankenship keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knightley's head.#SUB2#
Knightley is looking for a triangle but Blankenship pushes his legs off easily.
Knightley trying to control the position.
Blankenship scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blankenship connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blankenship's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Knightley working for a triangle but Blankenship defends it easily. #SUB2#
Knightley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blankenship doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blankenship manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Blankenship stands up over Knightley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blankenship lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blankenship is in close to Knightley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blankenship is in close to Knightley's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Knightley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Knightley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blankenship defends well.
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!
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Knightley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blankenship connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Knightley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blankenship looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blankenship controls the position for a moment.
Knightley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Knightley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knightley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knightley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blankenship sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Blankenship regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley throwing shots but Blankenship is blocking nicely.
Knightley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blankenship tries to get to full guard but Knightley has control of the leg.
Blankenship is staying active underneath Knightley, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Blankenship tries to get to full guard but Knightley has control of the leg.
Blankenship is looking to control Knightley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blankenship avoid being mounted?
Knightley thows a huge punch but Blankenship dodges it nicely.
Blankenship blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knightley.
Kenny Blankenship overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knightley throwing shots but Blankenship is blocking nicely.
Blankenship tries to roll over but Knightley keeps him under control.
Blankenship keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Blankenship regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knightley wants to pass the guard but Blankenship is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knightley trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
Knightley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blankenship holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knightley throws a body shot but no joy.
Knightley ducks under a wild hook from Blankenship.
Knightley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blankenship counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Blankenship as he connects with a hook.
Knightley looks for a takedown but Blankenship sprawls well.
Good shot there by Knightley.
Blankenship bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knightley's head.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blankenship is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knightley can do to turn this around?
Knightley avoids the body shot from Blankenship.
Knightley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blankenship sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knightley somewhat.
Kenny Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.#T3##CL2#
Knightley moves into the clinch.
Blankenship tries to work over Knightley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Knightley blocks with his arms.
Knightley tries for a takedown but Blankenship manages to get underhooks.
Knightley prevents a body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to work over Knightley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knightley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blankenship avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blankenship pushes Knightley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Blankenship.
Knightley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blankenship smiles and moves away.
Flynn Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blankenship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knightley manages to avoid it.
Blankenship keeps the fight on the outside.
Knightley staying out of range there.
Blankenship tests Knightley's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Blankenship gets tackled into the cage by Knightley. Knightley maintains the clinch. #T4#
Knightley can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Knightley manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Knightley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blankenship makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Knightley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blankenship is aware though and is defending well.
Knightley is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Knightley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blankenship landing some decent shots from guard.
Blankenship postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Knightley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blankenship postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blankenship lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Knightley is looking for a triangle but Blankenship pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Knightley instigates a clinch.
Flynn Knightley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knightley avoiding damage as Blankenship throws knees to the body.
Blankenship makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blankenship pushes Knightley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship works on Knightley's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Knightley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Knightley is fighting to break Blankenship's control of his arms but Blankenship is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Knightley won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knightley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blankenship pulls Knightley in close to prevent any damage.
Knightley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blankenship keeping full guard, as Knightley tries to pass. #T1#
Knightley landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knightley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blankenship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knightley is one step ahead there.
Knightley stands up over Blankenship, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blankenship avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blankenship wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blankenship utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blankenship 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.
Knightley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Knightley landing some decent shots from guard.
Knightley trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
Knightley stands up over Blankenship, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knightley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blankenship pulls Knightley in close to prevent any damage.
Blankenship wants to sweep but no luck.
Knightley throws a big elbow that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blankenship 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.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard. #REVR#
Knightley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blankenship is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Knightley has his foot on Blankenship's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blankenship works his way back into a safe position though.
Blankenship is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blankenship throws a big elbow that misses.
Blankenship 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.
Blankenship cracks Knightley with a solid left hand.
Blankenship content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Knightley working for a triangle but Blankenship defends it easily.
Blankenship connects with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Knightley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knightley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Knightley is looking for a triangle but Blankenship pushes his legs off easily.
Knightley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blankenship works over Knightley with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Knightley has his foot on Blankenship's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blankenship works his way back into a safe position though.
Kenny Blankenship is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knightley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Blankenship trying to control the position from guard on top but Knightley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Knightley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blankenship's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Knightley working for a triangle but Blankenship defends it easily.
Blankenship trying to control the position from guard on top but Knightley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Flynn Knightley.
Well Blankenship 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Blankenship!
A relieved looking Kenny Blankenship thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C454: Bashir vs Hernandez II
Date: Sep 14, 2025

#R1#
Sang Hun is looking to chop away at Blankenship's legs.
Sang Hun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blankenship. Blankenship circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blankenship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sang Hun moves away.
Sang Hun throws a body kick that misses.
Sang Hun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blankenship connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sang Hun scrambles back to his feet.
Sang Hun finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Blankenship blocks the low kick.
Blankenship throws out a counter right but Sang Hun avoids it with no problem.
Blankenship ducks under a wild hook from Sang Hun.#CL2#
Blankenship moves into the clinch.
Sang Hun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blankenship backwards.
Sang Hun struggles to land a body shot inside as Blankenship controls his hands.
Blankenship lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Sang Hun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sang Hun misses with a leg kick
and Blankenship cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sang Hun.
Blankenship on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sang Hun. Sang Hun obviously looking to wear him down.
Sang Hun throws a looping overhand right but Blankenship ducks down to avoid it.
Blankenship throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sang Hun.
Blankenship moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Blankenship slips a jab from Sang Hun.
Blankenship displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sang Hun throws out the jab.
A low kick from Sang Hun misses
and Blankenship connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blankenship waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sang Hun.#CL2#
Blankenship moves into the clinch.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Blankenship controls the action.
Sang Hun is trying to break the clinch but Blankenship has him pressed against the cage.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Sang Hun blocks with his arms.
Sang Hun scores with a shot to the side of Blankenship's head. #BC#
Sang Hun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sang Hun's corner calls for a 1-2. Sang Hun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blankenship tries to clinch but Sang Hun is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sang Hun misses the target.
Sang Hun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sang Hun cracks Blankenship with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sang Hun has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sang Hun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sang Hun connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blankenship slips under a jab.
Blankenship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blankenship misses with a straight right.
A big right from Sang Hun misses.
It seemed like Blankenship was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Crunch! Sang Hun slams his shin into Blankenship's torso.
Blankenship with a nice cross.
Blankenship throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Sang Hun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blankenship misses with a hook. Sang Hun ducked under it nicely.
Sang Hun misses with a low kick as Blankenship jumps back.
Nice shot by Blankenship.
Sang Hun lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Blankenship gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blankenship working aggressively here. #BC#
Sang Hun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sang Hun lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sang Hun lands with a straight right. Blankenship didn't see that one coming.
Blankenship misses the jab.
A jab from Blankenship does it's job there.
Sang Hun pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blankenship is out of range and Sang Hun settles back down.
Sang Hun throws out a leg kick but Blankenship moves out of range and Sang Hun only half commits.
Sang Hun is looking to chop away at Blankenship's legs.
Sang Hun misses with an uppercut.
Sang Hun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Blankenship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blankenship looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sang Hun tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blankenship is able to avoid easily.
Sang Hun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blankenship was well out of range. Poor timing from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blankenship darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blankenship throws a jab but it's blocked by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sang Hun slips under a jab from Blankenship.
Sang Hun is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sang Hun takes a swing at Blankenship's ribcage but misses.
Sang Hun connects with a looping right hand.
Sang Hun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Blankenship misses its intended target.
Blankenship uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun throws a big shot that misses.
Blankenship looks to land a left hand but Sang Hun moved out of range nicely.
Blankenship misses with a hook. Sang Hun ducked under it nicely.
Blankenship comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blankenship throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sang Hun.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship cracks a nice hook into Sang Hun's ribs.#T4#
A jab from Sang Hun finds it's way through Blankenship's defenses.
Sang Hun misses with a looping left.
Sang Hun throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blankenship connects with a looping right hand.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blankenship counters with a nice uppercut.
Blankenship connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sang Hun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blankenship checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blankenship misses with a looping right.
Sang Hun seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blankenship takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sang Hun swats away the attempt to clinch by Blankenship.
Sang Hun lands a leg kick that knocks Blankenship off balance momentarily.
Blankenship swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joon Sang Hun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sang Hun lands a nice looking body kick.
Blankenship fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blankenship misses the shot to the body.
Sang Hun appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blankenship keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blankenship takes a swing at Sang Hun's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joon Sang Hun will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sang Hun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sang Hun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blankenship misses with a wild combination.
Sang Hun keeps Blankenship at a distance using the push kick.
Blankenship takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sang Hun scores with a nice right hand.
Sang Hun slips a jab from Blankenship.
Blankenship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sang Hun manages to avoid it.
Blankenship loads up on a big right hand but Sang Hun slips the punch.
Blankenship looks to land a left hand but Sang Hun moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship takes a swing at Sang Hun's ribcage but misses.
Sang Hun fakes the leg kick and cracks Blankenship in the body.
Blankenship tries to close the distance and clinch but Sang Hun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sang Hun pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blankenship is out of range and Sang Hun settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Blankenship on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blankenship misses with a body shot.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch
and Blankenship counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Sang Hun throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blankenship on the side of the head.
No joy there for Blankenship, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blankenship connects with a body shot that sends Sang Hun's belly button to the back.
Sang Hun scores with a shot to the body.
Blankenship misses with a wild body shot.
Sang Hun half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blankenship misses with a hook. Sang Hun ducked under it nicely.
Sang Hun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sang Hun. Blankenship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sang Hun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blankenship has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sang Hun.
Blankenship let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blankenship connects with a body shot that sends Sang Hun's belly button to the back.
Sang Hun is looking to score with low kicks.
Blankenship comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sang Hun swats away the attempt to clinch by Blankenship.
A low kick lands for Sang Hun.
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!
Sang Hun throws a leg kick but Blankenship sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blankenship takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Sang Hun scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Blankenship.
A good leg kick by Sang Hun.
Blankenship cracks Sang Hun with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blankenship's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blankenship rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sang Hun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blankenship throws an overhand right that lands on Sang Hun's shoulder, as Sang Hun tries to avoid the shot.
Blankenship dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blankenship misses with a looping right.
Blankenship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sang Hun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blankenship blocks a leg kick.
Blankenship throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sang Hun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sang Hun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blankenship drops his hands momentarily and Sang Hun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blankenship connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sang Hun. Sang Hun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sang Hun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sang Hun cracks Blankenship with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
A big right from Blankenship misses.
Sang Hun throws a shot from downtown. Blankenship moves away and avoids it.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick which misses Blankenship's front leg but catches the back leg as Blankenship tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sang Hun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blankenship's sensitive parts.
Sang Hun wants to land a leg kick but Blankenship is out of range.
Sang Hun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blankenship counters with a straight right hand.
Sang Hun misses with a low kick as Blankenship jumps back.
Blankenship throws a body shot but no joy.
Sang Hun tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sang Hun's corner calls for a 1-2. Sang Hun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sang Hun wants to slow Blankenship down by chopping away at his legs.
Sang Hun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blankenship is out of range.
Blankenship looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sang Hun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blankenship.
Blankenship pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blankenship uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blankenship is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Blankenship throws a hook but Sang Hun avoids it easily.
Sang Hun thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sang Hun swats away the attempt to clinch by Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a hook. Sang Hun ducked under it nicely.
Sang Hun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blankenship.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sang Hun digs a good hook to Blankenship's body.
Sang Hun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to clinch but Sang Hun moves out of range.
Blankenship throws a hook but Sang Hun avoids it easily.
Sang Hun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sang Hun.
An inside leg kick lands from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blankenship connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sang Hun scores with the left hand. Blankenship knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sang Hun works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blankenship looks to land a right hand but Sang Hun moved out of range.
Sang Hun connects with a looping right hand.
Blankenship closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blankenship scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joon Sang Hun dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Sang Hun, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blankenship scores with a jab to the body.
Sang Hun finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blankenship swings for the body but Sang Hun moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blankenship.
Blankenship avoids a kick to the body.
Sang Hun misses with a body kick.
Sang Hun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sang Hun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blankenship misses the jab.
Joon Sang Hun is winning the standup battle so far.
Blankenship scores with a decent looking hook.
Blankenship looks to throw the jab but Sang Hun is out of range.
Sang Hun with the inside leg kick.
Blankenship cracks Sang Hun with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sang Hun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blankenship has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Sang Hun finds it's way through Blankenship's defenses.
Sang Hun misses with a looping left.
Sang Hun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sang Hun throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Sang Hun misses the shot to the body.
Sang Hun throws a body shot but no joy.
Sang Hun wants to land a leg kick but Blankenship is out of range.
A big left from Blankenship misses.
Nice straight punches there by Sang Hun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sang Hun.
Sang Hun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blankenship's sensitive parts.
Sang Hun is looking to land body kicks.
Blankenship swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sang Hun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blankenship.
Nice defenses there by Sang Hun.
Blankenship takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sang Hun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sang Hun looks for the body kick but Blankenship saw that one coming.
Sang Hun takes one on the button.
Blankenship drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sang Hun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sang Hun thumps Blankenship with a low kick.
Sang Hun clobbers Blankenship with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sang Hun throws a jab when Blankenship was well out of range.#T2#
Sang Hun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blankenship was well out of range. Poor timing from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sang Hun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blankenship.
Sang Hun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blankenship has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sang Hun finds it's way round the side to connect with Blankenship's head.
Blankenship takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blankenship tries to clinch up.
Sang Hun looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blankenship lands an overhand right.
Sang Hun tries to land a leg kick but Blankenship saw it coming and moves away.
Blankenship now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sang Hun moves out of range as Blankenship strikes.
Sang Hun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sang Hun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blankenship checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Blankenship finds it's way through Sang Hun's defenses. #ROC2#Sang Hun is rocked!
Sang Hun works Blankenship's body with a nice hook.
Oh Sang Hun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blankenship takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sang Hun seems to have got his legs back now.
Blankenship tries to clinch but Sang Hun moves out of range. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Sang Hun misses the target.
Sang Hun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blankenship.
Sang Hun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sang Hun drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blankenship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sang Hun moves away.
Sang Hun slips a straight right by Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a series of punches but Sang Hun avoids them all with ease.
Blankenship misses with a straight right.
Kenny Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blankenship displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sang Hun throws out the jab.
Sang Hun is looking to land body kicks.
Blankenship moves in looking to clinch but Sang Hun pushes him off.
Sang Hun lands a jab to Blankenship's midsection.
Blankenship throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sang Hun moves out of range as Blankenship strikes.
Sang Hun sizes up Blankenship with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sang Hun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blankenship moves forwards but Sang Hun connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship misses with the combination.
Sang Hun pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blankenship is out of range and Sang Hun settles back down.
Sang Hun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blankenship.
Blankenship takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sang Hun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blankenship doesn't seem bothered though.
Sang Hun jabs at Blankenship's body.
A swing and a miss from Blankenship.#CL2#
Blankenship drives through and clinches with Sang Hun against the cage.
Blankenship prevents a body shot from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blankenship tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sang Hun tries a body shot but Blankenship blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blankenship can't find room to land a body shot as Sang Hun controls the action.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Sang Hun blocks with his arms.
Blankenship has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blankenship is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sang Hun is defending well for now.
Sang Hun wants to break free but Blankenship has control.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joon Sang Hun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sang Hun, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joon Sang Hun!
A victorious Joon Sang Hun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Kenny Blankenship stepped up to the mic, saying 'DON'T. GET. ELIMINATEDDD!!!'.

Event: C450: Santos vs Oneil II
Date: Aug 31, 2025

#R1#
That kick from Saragih tenderised Blankenship's leg. Blankenship is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blankenship slips under a jab.
Saragih looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blankenship fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blankenship ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saragih avoids the body shot from Blankenship.
Saragih just misses with a punch to the body.
Blankenship steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saragih.
Saragih slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Saragih.
A telegraphed right hand from Blankenship misses the target.
Saragih uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blankenship.
Saragih throws a jab but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Saragih blocks a jab.
Saragih swings for the body but Blankenship moves out of range.
Blankenship connects with the punch.
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!
Saragih scores with a nice right hand.
Saragih stuns Blankenship with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blankenship slips a jab from Saragih.
Blankenship just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Saragih with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Blankenship.
Saragih throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blankenship counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saragih keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saragih uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blankenship.
Blankenship displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saragih throws out the jab.
Blankenship looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blankenship throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blankenship throws a jab when Saragih was well out of range.
Blankenship uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saragih.
Blankenship ducks under a wild hook from Saragih.
Blankenship digs a good body shot into Saragih's ribs.
Blankenship is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saragih rather than just go for the knockout.
Blankenship cracks Saragih with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Saragih has been cut.
Blankenship moves out of range of the strikes.
Saragih cracks Blankenship with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Saragih misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship throws a nice looking combination but Saragih bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blankenship swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saragih counters with a big head kick but Blankenship shrugs it off. #T2#
Blankenship throws a hook to the side of Saragih's head but Saragih sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saragih keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Saragih.
Saragih misses with an uppercut.
Blankenship takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blankenship tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saragih paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blankenship staying out of range there.
Blankenship waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saragih.
Saragih appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blankenship lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saragih circles away quickly and effectively.
Saragih scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blankenship checks a low kick from Saragih.
Blankenship ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blankenship looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Saragih misses.
Saragih fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blankenship manages to avoid it.
Saragih lands a head kick. Blankenship smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Saragih lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blankenship takes a step back to recover.
Saragih fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blankenship manages to avoid it.#T3#
Good exchange - Blankenship coming out on top.
Saragih missing with a left hand there. Blankenship was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saragih looks to clinch
and Blankenship counters with a straight right hand.
Blankenship wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blankenship tries to clinch up but Saragih circles away and keeps his distance.
Blankenship swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saragih.#ROC2#Saragih is rocked!
Blankenship connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Saragih out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 256
Date: Aug 02, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Blankenship clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
Blankenship softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blankenship misses with the head strike.
White looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship misses with a body punch.
Blankenship working White over with knees to the body.
Blankenship lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Blankenship as the two fighters clinch.
White is looking to control Blankenship's arms but Blankenship gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
White jumps guard but Blankenship turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blankenship lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Blankenship working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blankenship tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blankenship tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Blankenship back against the cage.
White jumps guard but Blankenship stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blankenship connects with a knee to the head.
Blankenship tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Blankenship back against the cage.
White has Blankenship pushed against the cage.
Blankenship swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Blankenship tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blankenship trying to land knees to the body.
Blankenship lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Blankenship digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blankenship digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blankenship tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blankenship has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. White seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blankenship can turn it around.
Blankenship throws a head punch that misses.
Blankenship is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
Blankenship can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Blankenship with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blankenship swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
Blankenship putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has White in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blankenship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Blankenship using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
White wants to break free but Blankenship has control.
White leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Blankenship working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Blankenship.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Blankenship.
Blankenship missing with knees to the body.
Blankenship misses with a punch to the body.
Blankenship tries a knee to the head but White blocks it.
Blankenship lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blankenship struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Blankenship lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blankenship looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
Blankenship is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blankenship misses with a body punch. #T4#
Blankenship scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blankenship tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White is trying to drag Blankenship to the mat but Blankenship just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White avoiding damage as Blankenship throws knees to the body.
Blankenship looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blankenship as White tries to tie him up.
Blankenship goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White. #T5#
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Blankenship.
White avoiding damage as Blankenship throws knees to the body.
Blankenship is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
Blankenship scores with a knee to the head.
Blankenship doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blankenship presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Blankenship - that landed with a thud.
Blankenship working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as White takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T6##TD#
White tightens his grip and picks Blankenship up, before dumping him to the ground. Blankenship manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White advances position into side control!
Blankenship can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blankenship gets back to half guard.
Blankenship keeping control of the position. #T7#
Blankenship avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
White trying to control from half guard but Blankenship is working away.
Blankenship slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
White content to stall in guard here.
Blankenship pulls White in to control the position.
Blankenship wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Blankenship has wrist control.#T8#
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.
Blankenship bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard. #REVB#
Blankenship postures up.
Blankenship won't allow White to sweep him here.
Blankenship scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blankenship keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
Blankenship lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White wants to sweep here but Blankenship controlling him for the moment.
Blankenship landing some decent shots from guard.
Blankenship loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blankenship scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.#T9#
Blankenship with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blankenship connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blankenship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Blankenship cracks White with a solid left hand.#SUB#
White looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blankenship content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blankenship lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blankenship trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blankenship working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blankenship's guard. Nice move by White!#REVR#
Blankenship preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blankenship steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blankenship slips under a jab.
Blankenship misses with a right hand #TD#
and White counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blankenship looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White connects with a couple of short punches.
White trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blankenship preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blankenship has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom. #T1#
White stopping the sweep attempt from Blankenship.
White is fighting to break Blankenship's control of his arms but Blankenship is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
White wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
Blankenship is controlling White's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blankenship takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White scores with a jab to the head.
Blankenship throws a body shot but no joy.
Blankenship ducks under a wild hook from White.
Blankenship thows a left - swing and a miss!
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blankenship sprawls and moves away.#T2#
White throws a lazy right hand but Blankenship sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blankenship lands with an overhand left.
Blankenship is looking to clinch.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Blankenship fails with an attempt to clinch.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blankenship punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
Blankenship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White avoids the body shot from Blankenship.
Kenny Blankenship is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Blankenship cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Blankenship finds it's target.#T3#
White slips a jab from Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Blankenship slips under a jab.#TD#
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blankenship is adopting a defensive guard.
White is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
White seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blankenship for as long as he can get away with.
White wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving. #T4#
Blankenship lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Blankenship scoring with some ground and pound.
Blankenship scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
White is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
White is keen to just control but Blankenship is a slippery customer.
White throwing shots but Blankenship is blocking nicely.
Blankenship is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blankenship avoid being mounted?#T5#
Blankenship is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blankenship is controlling White's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blankenship manages to get to full guard.
Ray White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blankenship wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White is looking to advance position but Blankenship won't allow it.
Blankenship keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blankenship is looking to improve his position.
Blankenship preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T7#
Blankenship tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blankenship.
White attempts a counter takedown but Blankenship avoids it well and moves away.
Good shot there by White.
Blankenship is looking to clinch.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blankenship sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blankenship misses with a hook.
Blankenship thows a left - swing and a miss!
White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blankenship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Blankenship.
White moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T8#
Blankenship lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blankenship moves away.#CL2#
Blankenship has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Blankenship tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blankenship to keep the fight standing.
Blankenship misses with a knee to the head.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blankenship is breathing heavily.#BC#
White manages to break the clinch.
Blankenship moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
White cracks Blankenship with an open hand slap.
Blankenship tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White attempts a counter takedown but Blankenship avoids it well and moves away.#T9#
White walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blankenship lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
Blankenship lands with a nice body punch.
Blankenship wants to clinch.
White attempts a counter takedown but Blankenship avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Blankenship. No joy for White on that attempt.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blankenship connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
Blankenship slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blankenship momentarily.
White avoids the body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship cracks White with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blankenship jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blankenship ducks right into an uppercut from White.
Blankenship misses the body punch #TD#
and White counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blankenship!
White tries to move to mount but Blankenship blocks the move with his legs.
White grinds an elbow into Blankenship's temple.
Blankenship is trying to get back to half guard.
White throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White wants to control but Blankenship is keeping him busy.
Blankenship is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
White tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
White grinds an elbow into Blankenship's temple.
White misses with the ground and pound.
Blankenship sneaks back into half guard.
White is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blankenship is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blankenship avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blankenship is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blankenship has managed to free his arm - good work.
White sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blankenship defending well though.
White throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White drops an elbow to the side of Blankenship's head. #T3#
Blankenship holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Blankenship trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
White is stalling here. Blankenship is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! White seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Blankenship has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
White tries to bench press Blankenship off him but Blankenship keeps the position.
Blankenship looks up at the clock and then as White takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blankenship smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Blankenship grinds an elbow into White's temple.
Blankenship throws a strike aimed at the side of White's head but White avoids it well.
Blankenship working the body and head with strikes.
Blankenship working the ground and pound.
Blankenship creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
White is looking to reverse the position.
Blankenship throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
White takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
White is trying to control Blankenship's posture but Blankenship avoids it.
Blankenship grinds an elbow into White's temple.
White takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Blankenship creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Blankenship lands a few punches from side control.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blankenship wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White is looking to reverse the position.
Blankenship lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blankenship scores with punches from side control.
Blankenship lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#White is rocked!
White 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.#T5#
Blankenship connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused White some visible discomfort.
Oh White is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blankenship is putting a hurting on White here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blankenship scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh White is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Blankenship can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Blankenship!
A relieved looking Kenny Blankenship thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 245
Date: Jul 05, 2025

#R1#
Jackman takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Blankenship.
Blankenship takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Jackman is rocked!
Blankenship drops Jackman with a naaaaasty hook - Jackman is in real trouble here! Blankenship dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Blankenship!
A victorious Kenny Blankenship thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 234
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1#
Blankenship lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Blankenship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blankenship misses with a few strikes there.
Mao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blankenship throws out the jab.
Blankenship doesn't manage to clinch there - Mao circles away.
Blankenship tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blankenship misses with a hook
and Mao counters with a head kick.
Blankenship throws out a loose jab but Mao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mao looks to score with a jab to the body but Blankenship is just out of range.
Blankenship scores with a hook.#KD#
Mao lands a big head kick that sends Blankenship tumbling to the mat! Mao takes a step backwards and waves Blankenship back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Blankenship is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kenny Blankenship has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mao counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yin Mao!
A relieved looking Yin Mao thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kenny Blankenship spoke after the fight, saying 'DON'T. GET. ELIMINATEDDD!!!'.

Event: TOF 227
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Greene has a takedown stuffed.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Blankenship is just out of range.
Greene with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blankenship to score with a decent uppercut.
Greene lands a nice shot that snaps Blankenship's head back.
Greene has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Blankenship takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Blankenship closes the distance and clinches.
Greene takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Blankenship throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Greene.
Greene lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greene fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene misses with a punch on the inside.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blankenship.
Blankenship pushes Greene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship landing knees to the head.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Blankenship.
Blankenship crunches a lovely knee into Greene's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greene.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blankenship backwards. #TD#
Greene jumps into guard, dragging Blankenship to the mat.
Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Greene is looking for a triangle but Blankenship pushes his legs off easily.
Greene trying to keep a closed guard but Blankenship is proving a slippery customer.
Blankenship throwing strikes but missing.
Greene trying to keep a closed guard but Blankenship is proving a slippery customer.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blankenship postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Greene is trying to keep Blankenship in close. #T2#
Blankenship is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Blankenship scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Blankenship defends easily.
Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blankenship is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greene's head.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blankenship.
Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blankenship throws a strike but Greene rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Greene postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blankenship is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Greene, into his guard. #REVB#
Blankenship is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Blankenship throwing strikes but missing.
Blankenship keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greene's head.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blankenship is in close to Greene's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blankenship lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SUB#
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Blankenship defends easily.
Blankenship makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blankenship distracts Greene with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blankenship throws a big elbow that misses.
Blankenship landing with the ground and pound.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greene is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blankenship doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blankenship manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blankenship is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blankenship scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greene controls Blankenship momentarily but Blankenship frees himself.
Blankenship landing some decent shots from guard.
Blankenship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Blankenship scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blankenship passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T6#
Blankenship is chipping away with strikes.
Greene defending against the ground and pound.
Blankenship is trying to ground and pound but Greene uses the momentary lack of control by Blankenship to regain half guard.
Blankenship wants to free his trapped foot but Greene is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blankenship lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blankenship misses with a head shot. Greene uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blankenship wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blankenship working his ground and pound in the gym.
Blankenship loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T7#
Blankenship lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blankenship with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blankenship is in close to Greene's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blankenship postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blankenship stands up over Greene, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blankenship can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greene has momentary wrist control but Blankenship slips an elbow through the middle.
Blankenship cracks Greene with a solid left hand.
Blankenship chips away with some ground and pound.
Blankenship content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T8#
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship is working Greene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Blankenship landing with the ground and pound.
Blankenship lands a couple of digs.
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blankenship landing with the ground and pound.
Blankenship lands a couple of digs.
Blankenship scoring with some ground and pound. #T9#
Blankenship with a nice head shot there.
Blankenship content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blankenship lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blankenship chips away with some ground and pound.
Blankenship working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Greene is rocked!
Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blankenship working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Greene is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blankenship is working Greene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blankenship makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blankenship landing with the ground and pound.
Blankenship postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blankenship connects with a jab.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Blankenship.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
Greene seems to have got his legs back now.
Blankenship lands a slapping body shot.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blankenship.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blankenship sprawls and moves away.
Blankenship jabs Greene right on the nose. Greene blinks but takes it well.
Greene connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blankenship. Blankenship circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship slips under a jab from Greene.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Blankenship.
Blankenship jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene throws a series of punches but Blankenship moves out of range. #T1#
Blankenship just misses with a punch to the body.
Blankenship just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene takes a swing at Blankenship's ribcage but misses.
Blankenship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blankenship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Blankenship.
Blankenship pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
Greene on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greene looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greene staying out of range there.
Blankenship with a jab.
Blankenship on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blankenship waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but Blankenship avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Greene drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greene avoids the body shot from Blankenship.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blankenship sprawls well. Blankenship wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
Greene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blankenship.
The crowd cheers as Greene lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blankenship doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch but Blankenship swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Blankenship catches Greene right on the button with a cross.
Blankenship has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Blankenship takes the fight into the clinch.
Blankenship blocks a body shot from Greene. #T3#
Greene jumps guard but Blankenship stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greene tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blankenship smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene cracks Blankenship with an open hand slap.
Blankenship misses the jab.
Greene appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blankenship misses with an uppercut.
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Blankenship misses with a hook.
Greene takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blankenship staying out of range there.
Greene uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blankenship.#TD#
Greene throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blankenship was covering up waiting for the punch and Greene finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blankenship is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blankenship wants to sweep here but Greene controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Blankenship has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blankenship wants to sweep here but Greene controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Greene being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Greene lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blankenship doesn't seem phased though.
Blankenship ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Greene dives in and scores a takedown into Blankenship's guard.
Blankenship is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Greene 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.
Greene wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
Greene stays in close to Blankenship's body and controls the position. #T7#
Blankenship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greene is one step ahead there.
Blankenship is trying to hold Greene in close to prevent damage but Greene has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Blankenship is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Greene is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kenny Blankenship has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blankenship slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greene shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blankenship cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blankenship lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Greene gets a clinch. #T9#
Blankenship tries a body shot but Greene blocks it.
Greene misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Blankenship.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blankenship tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blankenship lands a knee to the body.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a nice uppercut.
Greene tries to pull guard but Blankenship won't allow it.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Blankenship is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Greene misses with a punch on the inside.
Blankenship lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blankenship obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blankenship.
Blankenship putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Greene in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blankenship pushes Greene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blankenship.
Blankenship wants to clinch.
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.
Greene changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Greene lands a glancing blow to the side of Blankenship's head.
A jab from Greene does it's job there.
Blankenship lands a body shot.
Greene works Blankenship's body with a nice hook.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blankenship.
Blankenship swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blankenship moves into full guard.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully. #T1#
Blankenship wants to sweep here but Greene controlling him for the moment.
Blankenship lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greene seems keen to control Blankenship's posture.
Greene controls Blankenship momentarily but Blankenship frees himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blankenship connects with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship connects with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blankenship has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greene has Blankenship pulled in close to control his posture.
Blankenship working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greene's head.#SUB#
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship is working Greene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blankenship missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blankenship's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blankenship postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Greene fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blankenship misses with a straight right.
Blankenship swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Greene decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blankenship's guard.
Blankenship seems keen to control Greene's posture.
Blankenship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greene is one step ahead there. #T4#
Greene tries to free his leg and advance position but Blankenship is retaining full guard.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard. #REVB#
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T5#
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blankenship. #SUB#
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blankenship throws an elbow that misses. Greene uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blankenship's guard. Nice move by Greene!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Greene has his feet on Blankenship's thighs here. He's pushed Blankenship off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blankenship screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Greene!
The defeated Kenny Blankenship had this to say: 'DON'T. GET. ELIMINATEDDD!!!'.

Event: DMMA 407: Skolz v Graves
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Blankenship looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
It seemed like Branco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blankenship connects with a body shot.
Blankenship dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Blankenship. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blankenship.
Blankenship scores with a nice right hand.
Blankenship swings widly with a right hand
and Branco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blankenship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blankenship just misses with a punch to the body.
Blankenship looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Blankenship closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Blankenship.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Branco has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blankenship struggles to land a body shot inside as Branco controls his hands.
Blankenship lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blankenship misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Blankenship misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Branco.
Blankenship misses with the head strike.
Blankenship connects with a knee to the head.
Blankenship tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Blankenship misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blankenship working Branco over with knees to the body.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Blankenship turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Branco jumps guard but Blankenship stands there with Branco around his waist. Branco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Branco tries to pull guard but Blankenship won't allow it.
Kenny Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Branco.
A right handed body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship tries to land knees in the clinch but Branco avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Branco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Branco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blankenship cracks Branco with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Branco has momentary wrist control but Blankenship slips an elbow through the middle.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blankenship 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.#SUB2#
Blankenship avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blankenship stands up over Branco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blankenship works over Branco with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Branco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blankenship with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Branco striking off his back but it's not causing Blankenship any problems. #T3##SUB2#
Branco has his foot on Blankenship's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blankenship works his way back into a safe position though.
Blankenship connects with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Branco is rocked!#SUB2#
Branco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blankenship defends well.
Branco is still in real trouble! Can Blankenship finish him?
Blankenship makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Branco has momentary wrist control but Blankenship slips an elbow through the middle.
Blankenship advances position into side control!
Branco takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A big shot lands for Blankenship! That's hurt Branco! Will he recover? Blankenship fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 399: LaFleur v Chapo
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1##CL#
Blankenship rushes Bin-Semen and presses him up against the cage.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bin-Semen is working for takedown but Blankenship is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blankenship can't find room to land a body shot as Bin-Semen controls the action.
Blankenship throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blankenship lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bin-Semen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blankenship throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Bin-Semen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bin-Semen working away.
Blankenship tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blankenship struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Bin-Semen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blankenship is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blankenship manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bin-Semen is trying to control the action in half guard but Blankenship is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blankenship is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bin-Semen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bin-Semen's back!
Blankenship looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Blankenship missing with punches from the back.
Bin-Semen tries to escape but Blankenship has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Blankenship is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Blankenship controlling well, preventing Bin-Semen from escaping the position.
Bin-Semen turns into Blankenship and is now in his guard.
Bin-Semen trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
Blankenship wants to sweep here but Bin-Semen controlling him for the moment.
Bin-Semen is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Bin-Semen won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here.
Blankenship is working hard here to advance position.
Bin-Semen trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blankenship is controlling Bin-Semen's posture.
Bin-Semen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bin-Semen wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving. #T3#
Blankenship wants to sweep but no luck.
Bin-Semen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blankenship manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Blankenship lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blankenship postures up and lands a big shot to Bin-Semen's brow.
Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Bin-Semen is looking for a triangle but Blankenship pushes his legs off easily.
Bin-Semen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blankenship is one step ahead there.
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship works over Bin-Semen with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bin-Semen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blankenship missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blankenship cracks Bin-Semen with a solid left hand.
Bin-Semen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blankenship throwing strikes from guard but Bin-Semen blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bin-Semen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Blankenship has control of Bin-Semen's left arm, preventing Bin-Semen from doing any damage.
Bin-Semen stopping the sweep attempt from Blankenship.
Bin-Semen trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bin-Semen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
That's time! Blankenship's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bin-Semen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blankenship tries to clinch but Bin-Semen is having none of it.
Bin-Semen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blankenship misses with a body shot
and Bin-Semen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenny Blankenship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blankenship misses with a combination
and Bin-Semen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blankenship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bin-Semen moves away.
Bin-Semen throws a looping overhand right but Blankenship ducks down to avoid it.
Blankenship swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bin-Semen slips a jab from Blankenship.
Bin-Semen throws out a counter right but Blankenship avoids it with no problem.
Blankenship is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bin-Semen can do to turn this around?
Bin-Semen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship throws a big shot that misses.
Bin-Semen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bin-Semen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blankenship moves away.
Blankenship misses with a body shot.
Blankenship connects with a right hand. Bin-Semen shakes it off.#T1#
Bin-Semen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blankenship.
Blankenship looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blankenship misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Blankenship 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Blankenship has Bin-Semen up against the cage in a clinch.
Blankenship lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bin-Semen backwards.
Blankenship lands an uppercut.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bin-Semen wants to take the fight to the mat but Blankenship manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Bin-Semen jumps into guard, dragging Blankenship to the mat.
Blankenship is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bin-Semen working for a triangle but Blankenship defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bin-Semen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Blankenship pulls Bin-Semen in close to his closed guard and prevents Bin-Semen from doing any damage or advancing position.
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!
Blankenship wants to control the position but Bin-Semen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Blankenship is staying active underneath Bin-Semen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bin-Semen thows a huge punch but Blankenship dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bin-Semen stalling away here and it's allowed Blankenship to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Blankenship managing to control the position.
Blankenship looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bin-Semen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bin-Semen connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bin-Semen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bin-Semen has momentary wrist control but Blankenship slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Blankenship landing with the ground and pound.
Bin-Semen trying to control the position.
Blankenship landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bin-Semen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blankenship throws a strike but Bin-Semen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Blankenship can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bin-Semen controls the pace.
Bin-Semen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blankenship works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kenny Blankenship will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blankenship swings for the body but Bin-Semen moves out of range.
Bin-Semen shoots in for a double leg but Blankenship sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blankenship was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bin-Semen thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Blankenship misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blankenship looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blankenship. Bin-Semen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Bin-Semen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blankenship misses with a wild body shot.
Blankenship scores with a punch to the head.
Bin-Semen scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blankenship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bin-Semen moves away.
Blankenship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bin-Semen connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Blankenship with a hook.
Bin-Semen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blankenship.
Jab, jab by Blankenship - just one landing.
Bin-Semen lands with a nice body punch.
Bin-Semen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Bin-Semen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blankenship to the mat! Blankenship manages to get full guard.
Bin-Semen wants to pass the guard but Blankenship is keeping the position.
Bin-Semen stopping the sweep attempt from Blankenship.
Bin-Semen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bin-Semen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Bin-Semen from controlling successfully.
Bin-Semen sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bin-Semen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blankenship 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.
Bin-Semen is stalling in the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin-Semen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Osama Bin-Semen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Blankenship trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A left lands for Blankenship.
Bin-Semen throws a big shot that misses.
Bin-Semen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blankenship stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blankenship throws out a loose jab but Bin-Semen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bin-Semen lands a head shot.
Blankenship swings for the body but Bin-Semen moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen needs to keep his hands up - Blankenship had a free shot at his head there.
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bin-Semen. #T4#
Bin-Semen misses with a left hand
and Blankenship counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bin-Semen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin-Semen tries to advance to mount but Blankenship denies him.
You can see the frustration on Blankenship's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenny Blankenship is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blankenship is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bin-Semen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Osama Bin-Semen.
I think Blankenship has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Osama Bin-Semen!
Osama Bin-Semen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kenny Blankenship spoke after the fight, saying 'DON'T. GET. ELIMINATEDDD!!!'.

Event: DMMA 386: Sitsongrit v Roll
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Blankenship dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaspard throws a good cross that connects.
Blankenship throws a sloppy body shot
and Gaspard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blankenship thinking.
Blankenship tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blankenship throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaspard.
Blankenship throws the left hand but Gaspard avoids the punch easily.
Gaspard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gaspard manages to circle out of the way.
Gaspard avoids the body shot from Blankenship.
Gaspard takes one on the button.
Gaspard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blankenship throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaspard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaspard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaspard. Blankenship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaspard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gaspard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blankenship's corner calls for a 1-2. Blankenship obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Gaspard is rocked!
Blankenship steps in with a hook that catches Gaspard right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Blankenship follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gaspard looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Blankenship!
After winning the bout, Kenny Blankenship thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UCF 91: Hunter v Chai Jr
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##TD#
Blankenship gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taylor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blankenship has control of Taylor's left arm, preventing Taylor from doing any damage.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Blankenship controlling Taylor's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is looking to pass into half guard but Blankenship pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Blankenship is in guard.#REVB#
Blankenship landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blankenship landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Blankenship throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor looking to control. #SUB#
Blankenship avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor pulls Blankenship in close to prevent any damage.
Blankenship content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blankenship is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blankenship is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blankenship working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Blankenship connects with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Taylor 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.
Blankenship is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Taylor wants to work for an arm triangle but Blankenship is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Blankenship is having none of it.
Well, if Taylor 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#
Taylor wants to work for an arm triangle but Blankenship is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Blankenship manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blankenship controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Blankenship gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Blankenship is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor is trying to keep Blankenship in close.
Blankenship throwing strikes but missing.
Blankenship landing with the ground and pound.
Blankenship is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blankenship won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor pulls Blankenship in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Taylor working for a triangle but Blankenship defends it easily. #T4#
Blankenship scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blankenship throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blankenship's guard. Nice move by Taylor!#REVR#
Blankenship keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor passes Blankenship's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mick Taylor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Blankenship lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor dives in and grabs Blankenship's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blankenship pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Taylor misses the jab.
Taylor defending well as Blankenship loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blankenship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blankenship.
A swing and a miss from Blankenship.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Blankenship misses with a left hand
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blankenship thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blankenship momentarily.
Blankenship avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blankenship throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blankenship misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Taylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taylor lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom. #T1#
Blankenship is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Taylor trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Blankenship is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blankenship lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Blankenship avoids nicely.
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Nice defenses there by Blankenship.
Taylor throws a hook but Blankenship avoids it easily.
Blankenship throws out a powerful jab.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Blankenship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Blankenship.#TD#
Taylor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blankenship trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up. #T3##SUB#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Blankenship is defending well.
Blankenship won't allow Taylor to pass to mount.
Taylor is thwarting Blankenship's attempts to control the position.
Taylor is trying to control. Blankenship wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blankenship sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Taylor is working for a submission of some sort.
Blankenship has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.#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.
Blankenship is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back!
Blankenship is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Taylor up.
Taylor grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Mick Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blankenship is not going to allow Taylor to sit and survive in this position.
Blankenship is landing with strikes from the back.
Blankenship throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Taylor!
Taylor is covering up but some of the strikes from Blankenship are getting through and doing damage.
Blankenship lands with a hammerfist to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor breaks Blankenship's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Blankenship looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blankenship has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenny Blankenship will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Taylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blankenship to score with a decent uppercut.
Taylor slips under a jab from Blankenship.
Taylor slips a straight right by Blankenship.
Blankenship with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blankenship misses with a body shot.
Taylor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blankenship misses with a left hand
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Blankenship scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship swinging wildly here.
Blankenship tries to clinch
letting Taylor counter with a right hand. #CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blankenship misses with a body punch.
Blankenship misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Blankenship fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blankenship as Taylor tries to tie him up.
Taylor is trying to maintain a safe position but Blankenship gets an underhook and turns Taylor into the cage.#TD#
Taylor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blankenship can't fight it off and eventually Taylor manages to take the fight to the floor. Blankenship looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blankenship is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
Taylor won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here.
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blankenship's guard. #T2#
Blankenship is trying to control but can't.
Blankenship won't allow Taylor to pass to mount. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Taylor wants to work for an arm triangle but Blankenship is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blankenship trying to control here.
Blankenship tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Blankenship keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Blankenship is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Taylor prevents Blankenship from improving his position.#SUB#
Taylor is working for a kimura but Blankenship is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Taylor is working for a kimura but Blankenship is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Blankenship is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blankenship misses with a looping left.
Taylor misses with a body punch
and Blankenship counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blankenship looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor lunges at Blankenship with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blankenship's hand.
Blankenship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Blankenship is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Blankenship ducks down to avoid it.
Blankenship jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blankenship.
Sloppy strikes from Blankenship. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mick Taylor.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Taylor!
Our winner, Mick Taylor, 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.
Kenny Blankenship spoke after the fight, saying 'DON'T. GET. ELIMINATEDDD!!!'.

Event: UCF 82: Santoro v Honda Jr
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Blankenship misses with a wild combination.
And Rocha tries to counter it with a takedown but Blankenship pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blankenship moves into range and connects with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rocha has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blankenship looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocha is just out of range.
Blankenship tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rocha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good shot there by Blankenship.
Blankenship digs a good hook to Rocha's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blankenship drives through and clinches with Rocha against the cage.
Blankenship struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocha controls his hands.
Rocha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blankenship's face.
Blankenship tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blankenship misses with some punches. #T1#
Blankenship misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blankenship misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blankenship avoiding damage as Rocha throws knees to the body.
Rocha avoiding damage as Blankenship throws knees to the body.
Blankenship managing to block the knees to the body from Rocha.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Blankenship tries a body shot but Rocha blocks it.
Blankenship lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Jorge Rocha has been cut.
Blankenship softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blankenship tries to throw a body punch but Rocha avoids it by throwing Blankenship back against the cage. #T2#
Blankenship looking to throw knees to the head but Rocha is blocking nicely.
Rocha trying to land knees to the body.
Rocha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rocha misses with a knee to the head.
Blankenship struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocha controls his hands.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blankenship tries a knee to the head but Rocha blocks it.
Rocha blocking some punches.
Blankenship throws a head punch that misses.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Rocha blocks with his arms.
Blankenship tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blankenship tries a body shot but Rocha blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocha.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rocha avoids it.#T3#
Rocha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blankenship is defending well for now.
Blankenship throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocha.
Blankenship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocha's elbow.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blankenship throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocha.
Rocha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blankenship lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocha.
Rocha blocking some punches.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blankenship trying to land knees to the body.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Blankenship.
Blankenship can't find room to land a body shot as Rocha controls the action.
Blankenship with a knee to the head. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Blankenship fails to land.
Rocha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blankenship avoids it.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Blankenship fails to land.
Blankenship tries a knee to the head but Rocha blocks it.
Rocha missing with knees to the body.
Blankenship misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rocha is stalling here.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blankenship tries a body shot but Rocha blocks it.
Blankenship lands a knee to the body.
Blankenship throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rochas head.
Blankenship fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Rocha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blankenship jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#Rocha is rocked!
Blankenship connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Rocha out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB-8
Date: Jul 01, 2024

#R1#
Ferguson throws a body punch but Blankenship moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Blankenship.#CL2#
Blankenship gets a clinch.
Blankenship blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blankenship blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blankenship gets through Ferguson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Blankenship.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship with a knee to the head.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blankenship lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferguson takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Blankenship controls the action.
Blankenship blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blankenship using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blankenship landing knees to the body.
Blankenship lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blankenship scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jaylin Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferguson's face.
Ferguson takes a shot to the head.
Blankenship scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Blankenship lands a big knee! That's hurt Ferguson! Oh, he's all over the place! Blankenship lands another knee that sends Ferguson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Blankenship!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenny Blankenship thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB-5
Date: Jun 03, 2024

#R1#
Nice cross by Blankenship.
Blankenship thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blankenship connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maskadov. Maskadov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Maskadov moves into the clinch.
Blankenship lands with a right to the head.
Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards.
Blankenship swings wildly with an uppercut but Maskadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blankenship lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maskadov lands with a short shot to the head.
Maskadov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blankenship lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blankenship lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blankenship crunches a lovely knee into Maskadov's ribcage.
Blankenship misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maskadov misses with a punch to the body.
Blankenship pushes Maskadov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Blankenship.
Maskadov tries a body shot but Blankenship blocks it.
Maskadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blankenship works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Maskadov throws a head punch that misses.
Blankenship lands a body shot.
Blankenship scores with a hook to the body.
Blankenship is leaning against Maskadov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maskadov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blankenship cracks Maskadov with a nice body shot.
Maskadov looks winded!
Blankenship lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blankenship lands a good knee to the midsection. Maskadov won't want to take too many of those.
Blankenship landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Blankenship.
Blankenship scores with a shot to the side of Maskadov's head.
Still in the clinch, Blankenship scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blankenship connects with a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maskadov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Maskadov blocks with his arms.
Blankenship throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maskadov blocks it with crossed arms.
Blankenship lands an uppercut.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maskadov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Blankenship - that landed with a thud.
Blankenship landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blankenship utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blankenship.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Blankenship.
Blankenship with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Blankenship.
A short right from Blankenship.
Blankenship cracks Maskadov with a nice body shot.
Blankenship lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Blankenship. #T3#
Blankenship lands a nice shot to the body.
Blankenship scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Blankenship - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blankenship creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blankenship scores with a shoulder strike.
Blankenship lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blankenship lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blankenship is leaning against Maskadov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maskadov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blankenship lands a nice shot to the body.
Blankenship lands an uppercut.
Blankenship utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Blankenship.
A right hook to the body lands for Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blankenship landing knees to the body.
Blankenship lands a hook that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blankenship as Maskadov tries to tie him up. #T4#
Blankenship misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blankenship obliges.
Blankenship working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blankenship lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maskadov working aggressively here.
Blankenship lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blankenship working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards.
Blankenship landing knees to the head.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Maskadov blocks with his arms.
Blankenship lands a nice knee to the body.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maskadov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maskadov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blankenship scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#Maskadov is rocked!
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maskadov's face.
Maskadov is still on wobbly legs! Can Blankenship finish him?#T5#
Blankenship landing knees to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blankenship creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blankenship lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Blankenship.
A short right from Blankenship.
Maskadov seems to have recovered his senses.
Maskadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blankenship working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blankenship putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maskadov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Blankenship.
A right hook to the body lands for Blankenship.
Blankenship working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blankenship works on Maskadov's body with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a shot to the body.#T6#
Blankenship lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from Blankenship as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Blankenship scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Blankenship is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maskadov tries to work over Blankenship's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blankenship with a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Blankenship.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards.
Blankenship softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maskadov's face.
A hook to the body from Blankenship.
Blankenship looking to throw knees to the head but Maskadov is blocking nicely.
Blankenship scores with a shot to the side of Maskadov's head. #T7#
Blankenship scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Maskadov blocks with his arms.
Blankenship blocking some punches.
Maskadov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blankenship's elbow.
Blankenship landing knees to the head.
Blankenship scores a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Blankenship scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blankenship lands a right hand.
Blankenship landing knees to the body.
Blankenship lands a nice uppercut.
Blankenship working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blankenship scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maskadov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maskadov's face.
Maskadov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship connects with a knee to the head. #T8#
Still in the clinch, Blankenship scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blankenship lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards.
Blankenship lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maskadov or not.
A short right from Blankenship on the inside.
Blankenship lands a good knee to the midsection. Maskadov won't want to take too many of those.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maskadov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship scores with a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship presses Maskadov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blankenship stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blankenship blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maskadov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maskadov has a couple of punches blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship gets through Maskadov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maskadov throws a head punch that misses. #T9#
Blankenship lands a shot to the body.
Blankenship lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blankenship lands a shot to the body.
Blankenship is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maskadov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blankenship.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maskadov's face.
Blankenship lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blankenship misses with a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards.
Maskadov can't find room to land a body shot as Blankenship controls the action.
Blankenship lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Blankenship.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blankenship lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maskadov.
Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R2#
Blankenship paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blankenship connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maskadov. Maskadov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maskadov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blankenship paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blankenship scores with a sloppy right hand. Maskadov should have avoided that one.
Maskadov ducks under a wild hook from Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blankenship throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maskadov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maskadov wants to clinch up but Blankenship keeps it at a distance.
Maskadov wants to clinch
and Blankenship counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maskadov doesn't manage to clinch there - Blankenship circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship lands with a shot to the body.
Blankenship is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Blankenship moves into range and clinches up with Maskadov.
Kenny Blankenship has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maskadov is breathing heavily.
Maskadov working aggressively here.
Blankenship lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands an uppercut.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards.
Blankenship lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Blankenship.
Maskadov misses with a punch to the body.
Maskadov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship lands a left hand.
Maskadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maskadov can't find room to land a body shot as Blankenship controls the action.
Maskadov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blankenship lands a left hand.
Blankenship lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blankenship scores with a shot to the side of Maskadov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship pushes Maskadov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Maskadov's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Maskadov! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Lom Ali Maskadov was interviewed post fight and said 'Kurva anyádat'.

Event: UCF 25: Nguyen v Tochukwu
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Blankenship takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Blankenship moves into the clinch.
Blankenship lands a body punch. #TD2#
Gaspard drags the fight down to the ground.
Blankenship working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gaspard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blankenship doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blankenship manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blankenship throws a strike but Gaspard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gaspard won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here.
Gaspard passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gaspard seems content to control.
Gaspard thows a huge punch but Blankenship dodges it nicely.
Blankenship has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaspard is working away from the top position though.
Blankenship is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Blankenship keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gaspard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gaspard wants to take a breather but Blankenship is having none of it.
Gaspard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blankenship trying to control here.
Blankenship tries to get to full guard but Gaspard has control of the leg.
Blankenship is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaspard from advancing position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gaspard prevents Blankenship from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blankenship.
Gaspard wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
Gaspard looking to sit in guard and control but Blankenship gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gaspard controls Blankenship momentarily but Blankenship frees himself. #SUB2#
Gaspard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blankenship defends it easily.
Blankenship missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Blankenship scoring with some ground and pound.
Blankenship stands up over Gaspard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blankenship won't allow Gaspard to sweep him here.
Gaspard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blankenship has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blankenship lands a couple of digs.
Blankenship is working Gaspard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've been hearing that Blankenship has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Gaspard has his foot on Blankenship's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blankenship works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gaspard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blankenship scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blankenship is working Gaspard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Gaspard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gaspard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blankenship manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gaspard is fighting to break Blankenship's control of his arms but Blankenship is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Blankenship has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gaspard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blankenship has control of Gaspard's left arm, preventing Gaspard from doing any damage.
Blankenship controls Gaspard momentarily but Gaspard frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gaspard 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michele Rene Gaspard will probably get the nod.
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#
Blankenship misses with a wild body shot.
Blankenship throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaspard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship throws a lazy right hand but Gaspard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blankenship lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blankenship shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gaspard moves out of range as Blankenship strikes.
Gaspard misses with the combination.
Gaspard missing with a left hand there. Blankenship was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaspard wants to clinch.
Michele Rene Gaspard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Gaspard misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Blankenship.
Blankenship needs to keep his hands up - Gaspard had a free shot at his head there.
Blankenship throws out a loose jab but Gaspard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blankenship waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaspard.
Gaspard throws out a counter right but Blankenship avoids it with no problem.
Gaspard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaspard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Blankenship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blankenship misses with a wild body shot.
Gaspard lands a right hook to the body.
Blankenship darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blankenship needs to keep his hands up - Gaspard had a free shot at his head there.
Blankenship swings for the body but Gaspard moves out of range.
Gaspard throws a hook to the side of Blankenship's head but Blankenship sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaspard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blankenship.
Blankenship uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaspard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blankenship. Gaspard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaspard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gaspard throws a hook to the side of Blankenship's head but Blankenship sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a combination. Gaspard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Blankenship has Gaspard up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaspard is trying to pull guard but Blankenship has him pressed against the cage.
Gaspard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blankenship just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gaspard backwards. #T2#
Blankenship lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blankenship works on Gaspard's body with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship lands with a left to the head.
Gaspard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaspard fails to pull guard.
Kenny Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michele Rene Gaspard.#TD2#
Gaspard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blankenship uses from the top position.
Blankenship is in close to Gaspard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blankenship scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blankenship lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blankenship working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Gaspard is rocked!
Gaspard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blankenship is in close to Gaspard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gaspard is still in real trouble! Can Blankenship finish him?
Blankenship keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gaspard's head.
Blankenship with a nice head shot there.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaspard has momentary wrist control but Blankenship slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Gaspard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kenny Blankenship overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Blankenship chips away with some ground and pound.
Blankenship keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gaspard's head.
Blankenship stopping the sweep attempt from Gaspard.#SUB2#
Gaspard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blankenship defends well.
Blankenship is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaspard can do to turn this around?
Blankenship scoring with some ground and pound.
Blankenship cracks Gaspard with a solid left hand.
Gaspard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blankenship scoring with some ground and pound.
Blankenship works over Gaspard with some ground and pound from guard.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaspard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blankenship is one step ahead there.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Gaspard is looking for a triangle but Blankenship pushes his legs off easily.
Gaspard has momentary wrist control but Blankenship slips an elbow through the middle.
Gaspard has momentary wrist control but Blankenship slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Blankenship stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gaspard throws up his legs and catches Blankenship in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Blankenship tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gaspard! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michele Rene Gaspard!
In defeat, Kenny Blankenship stepped up to the mic, saying 'DON'T. GET. ELIMINATEDDD!!!'.

Event: UCF 17: Smith v Payakaroon
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Blankenship lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Gopnik Skwat has been cut.
Blankenship on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Blankenship has been cut.
Skwat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blankenship circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skwat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blankenship sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blankenship lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Blankenship.
Blankenship changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skwat ducks under a wild hook from Blankenship.#CL#
Blankenship gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skwat works on Blankenship's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blankenship missing with knees to the body.
Blankenship lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skwat backwards.
Blankenship blocks a body shot from Skwat.
Blankenship digs a right hand underneath Skwat's ribcage. Skwat let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Skwat lands a takedown into guard.
Skwat preventing the sweep.
Blankenship is working hard here to advance position.
Blankenship is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Blankenship 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.
Skwat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skwat stopping the sweep attempt from Blankenship.
Blankenship looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blankenship punishes Skwat's body with a nice straight punch.
Blankenship looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Skwat. That snapped Blankenship's head back. #CL#
Blankenship gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Blankenship scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blankenship goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blankenship blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skwat avoids it.
Blankenship misses with the head strike.
Skwat blocks a body shot from Blankenship.
A head punch on the inside from Skwat fails to land.
Blankenship takes a shot to the head.
Blankenship has Skwat pressed against the cage, preventing Skwat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skwat misses with some punches.
Skwat tries a body shot but Blankenship blocks it.
Skwat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skwat's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skwat backwards.
Skwat throws a head punch that misses.
Blankenship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skwat's elbow.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Skwat blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Blankenship.
Skwat has a couple of punches blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skwat blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Blankenship. #T3#
Skwat throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship lands with a light punch inside.
Blankenship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skwat's elbow.
Skwat lands a nice uppercut.
Skwat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skwat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blankenship pushes Skwat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skwat misses with the head strike.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Skwat blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Skwat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skwat tries to score with a low kick but Blankenship moves his leg out of the way.
Skwat missing with a left hand there. Blankenship was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the body
and Skwat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skwat throws a sloppy body shot
and Blankenship counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship lands an overhand right.
Blankenship lands a nice shot to the body.
Blankenship connects with the punch.#T4#
Skwat misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Blankenship tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Blankenship drives through and clinches with Skwat against the cage.
Skwat throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to throw a body punch but Skwat avoids it by throwing Blankenship back against the cage.
Skwat lands a right hand.
Blankenship connects with a knee to the head.
Skwat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skwat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skwat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blankenship scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blankenship lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skwat.
Blankenship blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skwat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skwat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blankenship lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skwat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skwat looks winded!
Blankenship misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skwat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blankenship creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Blankenship has managed to clinch.
Skwat lands an uppercut.
Blankenship lands with a short shot to the head.
Skwat working aggressively here.
Blankenship throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skwat blocks it with crossed arms.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skwat throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blankenship looking to throw knees to the head but Skwat is blocking nicely.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship blocking some punches.
Blankenship lands a good knee to the midsection. Skwat won't want to take too many of those.
Skwat blocks a body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skwat can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skwat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Skwat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenny Blankenship has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skwat misses with a body punch.
Blankenship throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blankenship's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship scores with a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Blankenship takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Skwat fails to land.
Skwat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blankenship tries to throw a body punch but Skwat avoids it by throwing Blankenship back against the cage.
Skwat misses with the head strike.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skwat avoiding damage as Blankenship throws knees to the body.
Blankenship swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blankenship misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Skwat as the two fighters clinch.
Blankenship tries to land knees in the clinch but Skwat avoids the damage to the body.
Blankenship misses with some punches.
Blankenship doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skwat working aggressively here. #T2#
Blankenship has a couple of punches blocked by Skwat.
Skwat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skwat tries a body shot but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skwat blocking some punches.
Skwat lands with a light punch inside.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blankenship is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skwat is defending well for now.
Skwat throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Skwat misses with a punch on the inside.
Skwat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Blankenship doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blankenship is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skwat is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Skwat.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skwat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skwat blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship tries to land knees in the clinch but Skwat avoids the damage to the body.
Skwat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Skwat blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skwat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blankenship.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship tries a body shot but Skwat blocks it.
Skwat tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blankenship swings wildly with an uppercut but Skwat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skwat prevents a body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship landing knees to the head.
Skwat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blankenship working aggressively here. #TD2#
Skwat decides to pull guard.
Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blankenship loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Skwat pushes a forearm under Blankenship's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Blankenship is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gopnik Skwat!
Kenny Blankenship was interviewed post fight and said 'DON'T. GET. ELIMINATEDDD!!!'.

Event: UCF 6: Catawanee v Nice
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Blankenship dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blankenship gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clark.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blankenship stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Blankenship. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blankenship.
Blankenship scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blankenship seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Blankenship closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blankenship lands a shoulder strike.
Clark working aggressively here.
Blankenship prevents a body shot from Clark.
Clark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blankenship lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Blankenship scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blankenship throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blankenship prevents a body shot from Clark.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship is leaning against Clark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clark throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Blankenship is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blankenship has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blankenship there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clark jabs at Blankenship's body.
Clark scores with a hook to the body. Blankenship takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Blankenship.
A nice side step and Clark releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blankenship throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Blankenship's head but Blankenship sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blankenship throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Matthew Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark lands the left hand.
Blankenship scores with a jab to the body.
Clark connects with a body shot that sends Blankenship's belly button to the back.
Blankenship tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clark lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship misses with a hook
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clark throws a body punch but Blankenship moves out of range. #T2#
Blankenship missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blankenship looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
Clark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blankenship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blankenship looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Blankenship ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Clark.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blankenship looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clark lands a jab to Blankenship's midsection.
Blankenship slips a straight right by Clark.
Blankenship appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blankenship throws a one two combo.
Blankenship ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blankenship has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blankenship there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clark moves away from the strike by Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a body shot.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Blankenship lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clark doesn't seem phased though.
Clark has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blankenship changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blankenship misses the shot to the body.
Blankenship misses with an uppercut.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Clark gets tackled into the cage by Blankenship. Blankenship maintains the clinch.
Blankenship misses with some punches.
Clark is working Blankenship over against the cage.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blankenship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
Blankenship missing with knees to the body.
Clark lands a hook that snaps the head of Blankenship backwards.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blankenship misses with a body punch.
Blankenship crunches a lovely knee into Clark's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark scores with a shot to the side of Blankenship's head.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blankenship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Blankenship fails to land.
Clark blocks a body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
Blankenship landing knees to the head. #ROC#Clark is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Matthew Clark has been cut.
Blankenship gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Blankenship finish him?
Blankenship scores a nice knee to the body.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Blankenship avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blankenship misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blankenship utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Blankenship is working Clark over against the cage.
Clark looks winded!
Blankenship lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blankenship misses with a knee to the head.
Blankenship crunches a lovely knee into Clark's ribcage.
Blankenship working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blankenship presses Clark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blankenship lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a big knee! That's hurt Clark! Oh, he's all over the place! Blankenship lands another knee that sends Clark to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Blankenship!
A relieved looking Kenny Blankenship thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SUF 18: Whelan vs Lune
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Blankenship connects with a body shot that sends Sanitario's belly button to the back.#TD#
Blankenship tries to sprawl but Sanitario drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard.
Blankenship is trying is best to control the position here.
Sanitario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blankenship's head.
Sanitario thows a huge punch but Blankenship dodges it nicely.
Sanitario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanitario missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep. Sanitario is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blankenship is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanitario scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blankenship is looking to control Sanitario's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blankenship avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Sanitario there. #T1#
Sanitario not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanitario throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanitario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blankenship's head.
Sanitario wants to take a breather but Blankenship is having none of it.
Blankenship is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanitario's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanitario's back!
Sanitario covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sanitario can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Blankenship misses with a punch to the head.
Sanitario tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blankenship looking to ground and pound but Sanitario is blocking nicely.
Blankenship misses with a head shot.
Blankenship looking to finish Sanitario with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sanitario!
Sanitario definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blankenship lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanitario hang on?#T2#
Sanitario taking shots to the head.
Blankenship has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blankenship raining down hammerfists from mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blankenship working his ground and pound in the gym.
Blankenship thowing shots but they're missing.
Blankenship lands a heavy elbow.
Blankenship thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship looking to ground and pound but Sanitario is blocking nicely.
A nice elbow there by Blankenship.
Sanitario tries to lock up and control but Blankenship gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanitario is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Blankenship throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blankenship cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blankenship misses with a head shot.
Blankenship throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T3#
Blankenship throwing strikes but Sanitario bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Blankenship is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanitario chips away with some ground and pound.
Blankenship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanitario is one step ahead there.
Sanitario postures up.
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blankenship working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Sanitario working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blankenship's head.
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship is trying to keep Sanitario in close.
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blankenship wants to hit a sweep here but Sanitario passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blankenship there!
Blankenship really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blankenship wants to hold on but Sanitario pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Barnabus Sanitario will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Blankenship scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanitario avoids the body shot from Blankenship.
Sanitario jabs Blankenship right on the nose. Blankenship blinks but takes it well.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blankenship but Blankenship pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blankenship stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blankenship wants it to stay on the feet.
Blankenship displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanitario.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sanitario drives through with a takedown into Blankenship's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Blankenship pulls Sanitario in close to prevent any damage.
Sanitario preventing the sweep.
Sanitario throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanitario being controlled here momentarily.
Blankenship trying to control the position.
Barnabus Sanitario overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanitario scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blankenship seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanitario accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blankenship bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanitario's guard. #REVB#
Blankenship throws a strike but Sanitario rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sanitario might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanitario won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here. #T2#
Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
Blankenship pulls Sanitario in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanitario from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanitario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blankenship wants to sweep here but Sanitario controlling him for the moment.
Blankenship is trying to keep Sanitario in close. #T3#
Sanitario won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here.
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanitario landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanitario throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanitario keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blankenship's head.
Blankenship utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blankenship working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario.
Blankenship wants to sweep here but Sanitario controlling him for the moment.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Sanitario postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanitario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanitario pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blankenship is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship is controlling Sanitario's posture.
Sanitario trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barnabus Sanitario dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Blankenship has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blankenship there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanitario fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt - Blankenship sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blankenship with a hook.#TD#
Sanitario drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blankenship working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankenship is trying to control the position but Sanitario postures up. #T1#
Blankenship manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanitario manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Blankenship throws an elbow that misses. Sanitario uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blankenship's guard. Nice move by Sanitario!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard. #REVB#
Blankenship scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blankenship distracts Sanitario with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blankenship scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanitario is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanitario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankenship throwing strikes but missing.
Sanitario looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blankenship is one step ahead there.
Sanitario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blankenship throws a big elbow that misses.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Blankenship instigates a clinch.
Sanitario drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blankenship pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blankenship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanitario moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blankenship. Sanitario does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Blankenship tries to sprawl but Sanitario drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep. Sanitario is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blankenship keeping hold of Sanitario's head, controlling as best he can.
Blankenship avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanitario.
Sanitario throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanitario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blankenship's head. #T4#
Blankenship is looking to get back to full guard here but Sanitario has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sanitario working away.
Sanitario working the strikes but Blankenship uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Blankenship tries to get to full guard but Sanitario has control of the leg.
Sanitario not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanitario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blankenship is looking to control Sanitario's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blankenship avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blankenship gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Barnabus Sanitario did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Blankenship lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Sanitario looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blankenship is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanitario is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanitario postures up.
Blankenship working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario.
Blankenship wants to sweep here but Sanitario controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario is in close to Blankenship's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Blankenship avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanitario's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanitario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blankenship can do to turn this around?
Sanitario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blankenship is trying to keep Sanitario in close.
Sanitario chips away with some ground and pound.
Blankenship avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanitario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blankenship throws a strike but Sanitario rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Blankenship trying to keep a closed guard but Sanitario is proving a slippery customer.
Blankenship preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blankenship is adopting a defensive guard.
Blankenship controls Sanitario momentarily but Sanitario frees himself.
Sanitario works over Blankenship with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Blankenship avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blankenship pulls Sanitario in close to prevent any damage.
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanitario's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanitario throws an elbow that misses. Blankenship uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanitario's guard. Nice move by Blankenship!#REVB#
Blankenship landing some decent shots from guard.
Blankenship throws a big elbow that misses.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Blankenship missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blankenship keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanitario's head.
Blankenship postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blankenship throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanitario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanitario goes for a double leg but Blankenship avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Blankenship continues to drive forward.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Blankenship working Sanitario over with knees to the body.
Blankenship using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blankenship gets underhooks to prevent Sanitario's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Sanitario has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blankenship clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blankenship tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barnabus Sanitario had his way with Kenny Blankenship in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Sanitario fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blankenship takes a swing at Sanitario's ribcage but misses.
Sanitario drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blankenship sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Sanitario looking to score a takedown here. Blankenship is defending well but Sanitario drives through and ends up in Blankenship's guard.
Blankenship 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.
Blankenship managing to control the position.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Sanitario postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship looking to control but Sanitario passes into half guard.
Sanitario missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Sanitario throwing shots but Blankenship is blocking nicely.
Blankenship avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanitario.
Sanitario thows a huge punch but Blankenship dodges it nicely.
Sanitario seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blankenship is trying to get back to full guard.
Blankenship is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanitario scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanitario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanitario scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blankenship controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Blankenship manages to get to full guard.
Blankenship seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanitario scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanitario throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankenship trying to control the position.
Sanitario cracks Blankenship with a solid left hand.#T3#
Blankenship is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanitario throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankenship seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blankenship preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenny Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanitario misses with an uppercut. Blankenship saw that one coming.
Blankenship will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanitario.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanitario.#T4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanitario.
Blankenship tries to buck Sanitario off but Sanitario is having none of it.
Sanitario working the ground and pound.
Sanitario cracks Blankenship with a big right hand but Blankenship just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blankenship wants to control but Sanitario postures up.
Blankenship tries to buck Sanitario off but Sanitario is having none of it.
Sanitario creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanitario.
Sanitario scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blankenship tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnabus Sanitario showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanitario, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:46
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnabus Sanitario!
Barnabus Sanitario is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, Barnabus Sanitario took to the microphone: 'I just want to be clean'.

Event: SUF 15: Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Sanitario shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blankenship manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blankenship is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blankenship 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.
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blankenship utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blankenship wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanitario lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Blankenship wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blankenship is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanitario working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blankenship's head.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
Sanitario won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here.
Sanitario postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Sanitario throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here.
Blankenship is controlling Sanitario's posture.#T2#
Blankenship not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blankenship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanitario is one step ahead there.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
Sanitario won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanitario fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanitario slips under a jab from Blankenship.
Sanitario attempts a counter takedown but Blankenship avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Sanitario drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blankenship is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it. #T3#
Sanitario landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sanitario throws a strike aimed at the side of Blankenship's head but Blankenship avoids it well.
Blankenship is looking to reverse the position.
Sanitario throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Blankenship tries to improve position but can't.
Blankenship is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it.
The strikes coming from Sanitario are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanitario grinds an elbow into Blankenship's temple.
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Blankenship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blankenship is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it. #T4#
Sanitario throws an elbow but Blankenship slips to the side and avoids it well.
Blankenship can't do much from the bottom here.
Blankenship taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sanitario cracks Blankenship with a big right hand but Blankenship just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sanitario definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanitario throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Blankenship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barnabus Sanitario dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Sanitario drives through with a takedown into Blankenship's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanitario working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blankenship's head.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
Sanitario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanitario is looking to work some ground and pound but Blankenship has wrist control.
Blankenship 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.
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanitario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blankenship can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanitario makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanitario is working Blankenship over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanitario postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship wants to sweep but no luck.
Blankenship bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanitario's guard. #REVB#
Sanitario 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blankenship is in close to Sanitario's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blankenship preventing the sweep. #T2#
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blankenship throwing strikes but missing.
Sanitario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blankenship is working Sanitario over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blankenship stands up over Sanitario, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanitario or perhaps it was just good defense by Blankenship, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Blankenship as Sanitario shoots in.
Sanitario dives in for a single leg takedown but Blankenship sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Sanitario sets himself, and Blankenship steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanitario avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Blankenship.
A short left from Blankenship.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blankenship gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanitario. #T3#
Blankenship stops a takedown attempt from Sanitario.
Sanitario goes for a takedown attempt but Blankenship pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Sanitario looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blankenship!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep.
Blankenship sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard.
Blankenship keeps trying to improve his position.
Blankenship wants to control but Sanitario is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Sanitario there. #T4#
Blankenship wants to improve his position but Sanitario is controlling well.
Barnabus Sanitario overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanitario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blankenship's head.
Sanitario takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blankenship is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanitario's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanitario's back!
Blankenship throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sanitario trying to control the hands but Blankenship breaks the grip.
Sanitario turns into Blankenship and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanitario lands a couple of elbows.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing.
Sanitario throws a strike but Blankenship rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Barnabus Sanitario will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Sanitario tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blankenship sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanitario somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blankenship looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanitario.
Sanitario shoots for a double leg takedown but Blankenship sprawls well. He's pushed Sanitario's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanitario darts in looking for a takedown but Blankenship gets double underhooks and turns Sanitario into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blankenship doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blankenship lands a nice knee to the body.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Blankenship.
Sanitario is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Blankenship gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blankenship putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanitario in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario wants a takedown.
Blankenship is pressed up against the ropes. Sanitario has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blankenship down to the mat. Blankenship avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanitario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanitario misses with a hook. Blankenship ducked under it nicely.
Blankenship scores with a hook.
Sanitario tries for a takedown but Blankenship sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Blankenship takes a swing at Sanitario's ribcage but misses.
Blankenship scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanitario in his tracks.
Blankenship defending well as Sanitario loads up on a big left hand.
Blankenship scores with a punch to the head.
Sanitario gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Sanitario looking to score a takedown here. Blankenship is defending well but Sanitario drives through and ends up in Blankenship's guard.
Blankenship is pulling down on Sanitario's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanitario, at least for the moment.
Blankenship 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#
Blankenship thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blankenship thows a huge punch but Sanitario dodges it nicely.
Sanitario regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blankenship. #T2#
Blankenship throws a strike but Sanitario rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blankenship wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanitario postures up.
Sanitario lands a couple of digs.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blankenship trying to control the position.
Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanitario throws an elbow that misses. Blankenship uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanitario's guard. Nice move by Blankenship!#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Sanitario working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blankenship.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanitario preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blankenship working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sanitario is trying to keep Blankenship in close.
Sanitario looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blankenship is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sanitario looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanitario dives in for a single leg takedown but Blankenship sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Sanitario has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blankenship avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Blankenship. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanitario is looking for a takedown.
Blankenship gets through Sanitario's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blankenship scores a nice knee to the body.
Blankenship works on Sanitario's body with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship lands a body shot.
A short left from Blankenship.
Sanitario takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanitario is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blankenship is defending well.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanitario lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blankenship landing knees to the head.
Blankenship working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blankenship scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a left hand.
Blankenship gets through Sanitario's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanitario is looking for a takedown.
Blankenship crunches a lovely knee into Sanitario's ribcage.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanitario's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blankenship lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blankenship.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanitario.
Sanitario has a takedown stuffed.
Blankenship misses with a straight right.
Sanitario tries for a takedown but Blankenship sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanitario changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blankenship tries to avoid it but Sanitario manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blankenship to the ground. Blankenship escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Blankenship moves into range and clinches up with Sanitario.
Sanitario changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blankenship fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blankenship lands a jab to the nose.
Blankenship is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Blankenship rushes Sanitario and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship stops a takedown attempt from Sanitario.
Sanitario wants a takedown but no success here.
Blankenship lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Blankenship landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blankenship lands with a short shot to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanitario's face. #T1#
Blankenship lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Blankenship on the inside.
Blankenship lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanitario wants to take the fight to the mat but Blankenship manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blankenship connects with a knee to the head.
Blankenship has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blankenship scores with a shot to the side of Sanitario's head.
Blankenship lands a body punch.
Blankenship lands a body shot.
Blankenship lands an uppercut.
Blankenship using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanitario backwards.
Sanitario is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanitario's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blankenship.
Sanitario is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blankenship is defending well.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanitario's face. #ROC2#Sanitario is rocked!
Sanitario wants a takedown.
Sanitario takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Sanitario is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanitario takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blankenship working Sanitario over with knees to the body.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanitario's face. #T2#
Blankenship scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blankenship lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Sanitario tightens his grip and picks Blankenship up, before dumping him to the ground. Blankenship manages to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sanitario seems to have got his legs back now.
Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blankenship is in close to Sanitario's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blankenship throws a big elbow that misses.
Blankenship throwing strikes from guard but Sanitario blocks nicely.
Blankenship throwing strikes from guard but Sanitario blocks nicely.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanitario works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blankenship throws an elbow that misses. Sanitario uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blankenship's guard. Nice move by Sanitario!#REVR#
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanitario is in close to Blankenship's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blankenship 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.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely. #T4#
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blankenship swings for the body but Sanitario moves out of range.
Sanitario half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanitario was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanitario working the body and head with strikes.
Blankenship is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it.
Sanitario in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Blankenship's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Sanitario keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blankenship.
Blankenship looks to throw the jab but Sanitario is out of range.
Sanitario throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blankenship's waist but Blankenship gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanitario off to one side.
Blankenship uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanitario.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanitario.
Sanitario closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanitario changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blankenship tries to avoid it but Sanitario manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blankenship to the ground. Blankenship escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blankenship! But no joy.
Blankenship darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blankenship lands a two punch combo. #TD#
Sanitario fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blankenship to the ground. Sanitario is now in Blankenship's guard.
Blankenship trying to control the position.
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!
Sanitario chips away with some ground and pound.
Blankenship avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Blankenship postures up and lands a big shot to Sanitario's brow.
Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blankenship loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankenship loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blankenship.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanitario.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Sanitario bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blankenship tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanitario wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blankenship manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sanitario keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blankenship with the ground and pound but Sanitario uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanitario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blankenship stands up over Sanitario, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanitario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blankenship stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanitario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blankenship works over Sanitario with some ground and pound from guard.
Blankenship has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Blankenship throws an elbow that misses. Sanitario uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blankenship's guard. Nice move by Sanitario!#REVR#
Sanitario won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here.
Sanitario throws an elbow that misses. Blankenship uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanitario's guard. Nice move by Blankenship!#REVB#
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship throws a strike but Sanitario rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
Sanitario working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
Sanitario is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blankenship pulls Sanitario in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanitario from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanitario might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanitario won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here.
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanitario landing some decent shots from guard.
Blankenship 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#
Blankenship working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenny Blankenship.
I think Blankenship has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship is the new bantamweight champion!
Kenny Blankenship seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Barnabus Sanitario was interviewed post fight and said 'Forever uncleeeeean'.

Event: SUF 11: Striking Vs Knight
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Aurelius misses with a double jab
and Blankenship counters with a straight right hand.
Aurelius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blankenship avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blankenship throws a body punch but Aurelius moves out of range.
Aurelius throws a series of punches but Blankenship moves out of range.
Blankenship swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blankenship avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blankenship steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aurelius.
Blankenship wants to counter the offense by Aurelius and move into the clinch position.
Aurelius tries to clinch up.
Aurelius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Blankenship paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blankenship throws a lazy right hand but Aurelius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aurelius misses with a hook. Blankenship ducked under it nicely.
Blankenship steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aurelius.#CL2#
Blankenship moves into the clinch.
Aurelius prevents a body shot from Blankenship.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship working Aurelius over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Blankenship.
A short right from Blankenship on the inside.
Blankenship can't find room to land a body shot as Aurelius controls the action.
Blankenship gets through Aurelius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Blankenship lands with a short shot to the head.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aurelius stalling in the clinch but Blankenship improves position.
Blankenship lands a body shot.
Blankenship scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aurelius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Blankenship on the inside.
Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
Blankenship is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aurelius takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aurelius is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blankenship.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Blankenship tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blankenship misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Blankenship crunches a lovely knee into Aurelius's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Blankenship - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Blankenship as the two fighters clinch.
Blankenship lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blankenship connects with a knee to the head.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aurelius avoids it.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Aurelius is rocked!
Blankenship crunches a lovely knee into Aurelius's ribcage.
Oh Aurelius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aurelius swings wildly with an uppercut but Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aurelius.
Aurelius seems to have got his legs back now.
Blankenship cracks Aurelius with a nice body shot.
Blankenship goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Blankenship. #T3#
Aurelius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blankenship lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blankenship struggles to land a body shot inside as Aurelius controls his hands.
Blankenship has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aurelius seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blankenship can turn it around.
Aurelius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blankenship or not.
Blankenship pushes Aurelius back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Blankenship works on Aurelius's body with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship crunches a lovely knee into Aurelius's ribcage.
Blankenship looking to throw knees to the head but Aurelius is blocking nicely.
Blankenship using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blankenship tries a knee to the head but Aurelius blocks it.
Blankenship lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blankenship.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blankenship.
Knees to the body from Blankenship. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship is leaning against Aurelius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blankenship avoids the elbow strike from Aurelius, against the ropes.
Blankenship lands a knee to the body.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Aurelius blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Blankenship.
Blankenship is working Aurelius over against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Blankenship.
Blankenship looking to throw knees to the head but Aurelius is blocking nicely.
Blankenship lands a knee to the body.
Blankenship lands a hook that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Aurelius blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blankenship tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blankenship.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Aurelius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blankenship.
Blankenship thuds his right hand into Aurelius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aurelius tries to clinch there but Blankenship circles away.
Aurelius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adeodatus Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blankenship takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aurelius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aurelius looks to score with a jab to the body but Blankenship is just out of range.
Aurelius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blankenship punishes Aurelius's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Blankenship has closed the distance and engaged Aurelius in a clinch.
Blankenship lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship misses with some punches.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aurelius takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship with a knee to the head. #T1#
Blankenship digs a right hand into Aurelius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aurelius's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blankenship misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blankenship.
Aurelius tries a body shot but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship scores a nice knee to the body.
Blankenship lands a left hand.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aurelius is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Blankenship to keep the fight standing.
Blankenship throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aurelius blocks it with crossed arms.
Blankenship scores with a shoulder strike.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aurelius's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Blankenship. #T2#
Blankenship scores a nice knee to the body.
Blankenship with a knee to the head.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blankenship looking to throw knees to the head but Aurelius is blocking nicely.
Blankenship throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aurelius blocks it with crossed arms.
Aurelius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Blankenship.
Blankenship misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aurelius.
Blankenship has a couple of punches blocked by Aurelius.
Aurelius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blankenship throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aurelius blocks it with crossed arms.
Blankenship scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blankenship is working Aurelius over against the ropes.#T3#
Blankenship misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blankenship tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blankenship lands with a left to the head.
Blankenship misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blankenship.
Blankenship goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blankenship digs a right hand into Aurelius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aurelius's gas tank.
Blankenship scores a nice knee to the body.
Aurelius misses with a body punch.
Blankenship swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blankenship lands with a right to the head.
Blankenship lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Blankenship crunches a lovely knee into Aurelius's ribcage.
Aurelius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blankenship just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adeodatus Aurelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blankenship scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelius is trying to pull guard but Blankenship turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Aurelius is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Blankenship to keep the fight standing.
Aurelius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Blankenship on the inside.
Blankenship using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aurelius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blankenship throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blankenship scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blankenship lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blankenship showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blankenship lands a body shot.
Aurelius closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blankenship counters with a left to the body.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Blankenship finds it's way through Aurelius's defenses.
Aurelius misses with a head kick.
Aurelius thuds his right hand into Blankenship's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aurelius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blankenship swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Blankenship.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blankenship. Aurelius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aurelius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship ducks under a wild hook from Aurelius.#CL#
Aurelius darts in and clinches Blankenship up against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Blankenship.
Blankenship has a couple of punches blocked by Aurelius.
Blankenship lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Blankenship lands a shot to the body.
Blankenship scores a nice knee to the body.
Aurelius throws an elbow that misses.
Blankenship scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blankenship lands with a light punch inside.
Blankenship missing with knees to the body.
Blankenship scores with a hook to the body.
Blankenship working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blankenship makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blankenship misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blankenship digs a right hand into Aurelius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aurelius's gas tank.
Blankenship has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Blankenship creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blankenship misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blankenship throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Blankenship lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blankenship doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aurelius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blankenship struggles to land a body shot inside as Aurelius controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aurelius.
A shot in the inside from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Aurelius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blankenship gets through Aurelius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blankenship lands with a right to the head.
Blankenship tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blankenship landing knees to the head.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aurelius avoids it.
Blankenship struggles to land a body shot inside as Aurelius controls his hands.
Blankenship putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aurelius in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD#
Aurelius drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Blankenship postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blankenship really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aurelius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blankenship is working Aurelius over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blankenship postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blankenship postures up and lands a big shot to Aurelius's brow.
Blankenship keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aurelius's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blankenship's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Blankenship postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blankenship postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Aurelius covers up, he's hurt! Blankenship keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Blankenship and the ref steps in to end the fight! Blankenship can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Blankenship!
A very excited looking Kenny Blankenship 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
Monday lands with a slapping head kick.
Monday looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Blankenship moves out of range of the body kick.
Monday seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blankenship ducks under a wild hook from Monday.
Monday sets himself, and Blankenship steps forward looking for the clinch! Monday avoids it this time.#CL2#
Blankenship drives through and clinches with Monday against the cage.
Blankenship has Monday pressed against the cage, preventing Monday from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blankenship obliges.
Blankenship landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Monday is trying to break the clinch but Blankenship has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Blankenship - that landed with a thud.
Blankenship goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blankenship with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blankenship.
Still in the clinch, Blankenship scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blankenship softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blankenship landing knees to the body.
Blankenship scores with a knee to the head.
Monday blocks a body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Blankenship scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Blankenship makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blankenship lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monday backwards.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship scores with a shoulder strike.
Blankenship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monday's elbow.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Monday is rocked!
Blankenship lands a knee to the body.
Oh Monday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blankenship lands a hook that snaps the head of Monday backwards.
Blankenship pushes Monday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship cracks Monday with a nice body shot.
Blankenship lands a right hand.
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!
A body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship landing knees to the head.
Blankenship landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a left hand.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monday's face.
Monday taking a breather.
Blankenship has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Monday - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Blankenship, and another! Monday is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kenny Blankenship!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenny Blankenship thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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