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Event:
UFF Fight Night 5
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
A combination from Blair does no damage.
Thomas looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD#
Thomas gets the takedown into side control.
Blair can't do much from the bottom here.
Blair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blair struggling a bit here.
Blair is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thomas off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, with Blair on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Thomas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T1#
Blair gets his hands free as Thomas looks to control.
Blair slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Let's hope that Blair has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Blair is persistently looking for the submission but Thomas is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Blair looking to break Thomas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thomas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blair will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blair has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Thomas showing good submission defense here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Blair controlling the positon.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Blair.#T3#
Blair's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Blair is looking for the choke from the back position but Thomas is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Blair looking for the choke from the back.
I would not like to be Thomas right now.
#SUB2#
Thomas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blair is riding his opponent, not letting Thomas buck him off. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
More stalling from Blair.#SUB2#
Blair is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Blair biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Arthur Blair dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jab by Blair.
Blair is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eric Arthur Blair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blair lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blair wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blair scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Blair lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#Thomas is rocked!
Blair is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Thomas hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eric Arthur Blair! |
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Event:
EGA - 5
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Gross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blair closes the distance but Gross moves to the side #TD2#
and Gross counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blair won't be happy with that.
Blair tries to improve position but can't.
Gross working away.
Blair regains half guard.
Blair is refusing to be controlled, as Gross sits in half guard.
Gross trying to control the pace.
Blair is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gross takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blair makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blair.#T1#
Gross engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gross stopping the sweep attempt from Blair.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blair is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Gross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blair advances position into side control!
Gross tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The referee asks Blair politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Blair prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gross wants to control but Blair postures up.
Blair tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gross is trying to improve his position.
Blair has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gross sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gross tries to roll over but Blair keeps him under control.#T3#
Gross holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gross can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blair wants to free his trapped foot but Gross is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Blair is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gross doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blair.
Blair content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blair uses his free foot to push down on Gross's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gross.
Blair seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gross is holding on tight.
Gross is squirming around, avoiding Blair's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blair controlling from mount.
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 Eric Arthur Blair will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Gross has closed the distance and engaged Blair in a clinch.
Blair is trying to pull guard but Gross has him pressed against the cage.
Blair is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Blair jumps into guard, dragging Gross to the mat.
#SUB#
Blair is looking for a triangle here but Gross uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blair struggling a bit here.
Gross is staying tight to Blair's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blair is looking to reverse the position.
Blair can't do much from the bottom here.
Blair manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Gross trying to hold on to Blair's head to control him but Blair postures up.
Blair wants to control but Gross is keeping him busy.
Eric Arthur Blair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blair keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gross is looking to control Blair's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gross avoid being mounted?
Gross has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blair is pressing down on Gross's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gross is holding on for now.
Gross is looking for a sweep. Blair is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gross has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blair is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blair keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gross is staying active underneath Blair, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gross is looking to control Blair's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gross avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blair misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Gross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blair tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gross just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Arthur Blair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blair scores with a hook to the body.
Blair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blair jumps guard but Gross stands there with Blair around his waist. Blair gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Gross wants to stall.
#TD#
Blair pulls Gross into guard.
Blair is trying to hold Gross in close to prevent damage but Gross has managed to pass into half guard.
Gross scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gross is keen to just control but Blair is a slippery customer.
Blair trying to control from the bottom.
Blair is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gross is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Gross seems to be looking for submissions.
Blair is looking to control Gross's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blair avoid being mounted?
Gross controlling the pace. #T4#
Blair moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blair can't keep his opponent in guard - Gross advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gross looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blair is pressing down on Gross's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gross postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Blair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blair has a closed guard, preventing Gross from standing up.
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 Eric Arthur Blair will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gross tries to land a leg kick but Blair saw it coming and moves away.
Blair wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Gross closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blair did well to prevent Gross getting side control.
Gross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blair keeps working. #SUB#
Blair actively working from the bottom here.
Blair wants to improve his position but Gross is controlling well.
Blair works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blair looking to control.
Gross is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blair wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Blair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Gross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blair has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gross has managed to get both his arms back between Blair's legs - danger averted.
Gross trying to control but Blair is working from the bottom.
Blair is trying to control the position but Gross postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Blair misses. #CL2#
Gross drives through and clinches with Blair against the cage.
Blair fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blair tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gross smiles and moves away.
Blair misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Blair throws a nice looking combination but Gross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Gross shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gross wants to control but Blair is keeping him busy.
Gross stalling.
Gross is trying to control the action in half guard but Blair is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blair wants to control but Gross is keeping busy.
#T3#
Blair wants to sweep but Gross has passed to side control!
Blair is trying to control Gross's posture but Gross avoids it.
Gross is chipping away with strikes.
Gross trying to control the action but Blair is working from the bottom.
Blair is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gross off and has taken his back!
Gross staying busy and making it hard for Blair to control. #SUB#
Blair working for a choke but Gross is defending well.
Gross is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Blair off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Gross looking very determined here, making life difficult for Blair.
Blair has good solid back control here.
Gross wants to escape the position.
Amstel Gross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Arthur Blair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Amstel Gross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blair 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Arthur Blair! |
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Event:
EG Amsterdam - 3
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Blair misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Blair drives through and clinches with Kemp against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blair blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Blair has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kemp uses from the top position.
Blair managing to control the position. #SUB#
Blair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kemp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kemp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemp has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blair is proving hard to escape from.
Kemp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blair. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Blair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kemp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kemp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kemp is posturing up here but Blair has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kemp tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kemp has to tap! Slick submission there by Blair!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Arthur Blair! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Blackwood scores with a jab.
Blackwood throws a right hand that Blair ducks under and follows up with a left that Blair also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Blair pushes Blackwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackwood is trying to force a seperation but Blair has the dominant position.#BC2#
Blair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackwood stuffs the takedown.
A nice combination there by Blackwood.
Blair shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blair tries to clinch but Blackwood is having none of it.
Blackwood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blair eats them both and turns towards Blackwood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blackwood lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blair is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blackwood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Blackwood scores with a four punch combination!
Blackwood has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Blackwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackwood throws a hook to the side of Blair's head but Blair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brett Blackwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blair manages to avoid it.#T1#
Blackwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackwood throws an overhand right that lands on Blair's shoulder, as Blair tries to avoid the shot.
Blair dodges the punch combination from Blackwood.
Blair throws a big shot that misses.
Blackwood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackwood.
Brett Blackwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackwood feints a jab promting Blair to slip. Blackwood then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blair slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blackwood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blair backs up against the cage.
Blair misses with a body shot.
Blackwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blair.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blair tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blair fails to land the takedown.
Brett Blackwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Arthur Blair.#T2#
Blair dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackwood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blackwood misses with a few strikes there.
Blair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blackwood as he avoids it easily.
Blair darts in looking for a takedown but Blackwood gets double underhooks and turns Blair into the cage.
Blackwood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blackwood looks to land a combination but Blair avoids it well.
Blackwood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blair eats them both and turns towards Blackwood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blackwood is breathing heavily.
Blackwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Blair steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blackwood.
Blackwood avoids the head kick by Blair.
Blair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackwood.
#CL2#
Blair gets a clinch.
Blair fails to pull guard.
Blair stalling the fight.
#T3#
Blair fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blair holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blackwood tries to circle away but Blair has him pinned against the cage.
Blair looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Blair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blair fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blackwood lands a body shot.
Blackwood connects with the punch.#T4#
Blackwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Blair misses with a kick to the body.
Blackwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Blair.#CL2#
Blair has managed to clinch.
Blackwood wants to get back to striking at distance but Blair won't allow it.
Blair fails to pull guard.
Blackwood is trying to force a seperation but Blair has the dominant position.
Blair keeps control of Blackwood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blair tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Blair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Blackwood 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##TD2#
Blair drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Blackwood working for a triangle but Blair defends it easily.
#SUB#
Blackwood is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Blair frees his head nicely. Oh but Blackwood has switched to an armbar! Blair is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brett Blackwood! |
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