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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Fistberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harambe Blackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fistberg comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tor Fistberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harambe Blackman!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fistberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackman scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Tor Fistberg has been cut.
Harambe Blackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackman drives through and clinches with Fistberg against the cage.
Blackman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blackman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fistberg is working for takedown but Blackman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blackman taking a breather.
Blackman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fistberg's elbow.
Fistberg being controlled against the cage.
Blackman gets underhooks to prevent Fistberg's takedown attempt.
Blackman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fistberg's elbow.
Fistberg prevents a body shot from Blackman.
Fistberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blackman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Fistberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blackman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blackman throws an elbow but misses.
Fistberg looking for a takedown.
Fistberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blackman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fistberg wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fistberg's elbow.
Fistberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blackman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blackman is working Fistberg over against the cage.
Fistberg is breathing heavily.
Fistberg goes for a takedown attempt but Blackman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blackman misses with a series of wild punches.
Fistberg walks into a left hand.
A left lands for Blackman.
Blackman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blackman is keen to just control but Fistberg is a slippery customer.
Blackman throwing shots but Fistberg is blocking nicely.
Blackman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fistberg wants to get back to his feet.
Fistberg is refusing to be controlled, as Blackman sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistberg wants to control but Blackman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blackman thows a huge punch but Fistberg dodges it nicely.
Fistberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fistberg is not content to let Blackman control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fistberg wants to improve his position but Blackman is controlling well.
Fistberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blackman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blackman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fistberg wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackman throwing strikes from guard but Fistberg blocks nicely.
Blackman won't allow Fistberg to sweep him here.
Blackman throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blackman throws a big shot that misses.
Fistberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Blackman.
It looked like Fistberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blackman fails with a takedown attempt.
Blackman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fistberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fistberg swings for the body but Blackman moves out of range.
Blackman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fistberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackman. Fistberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fistberg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fistberg tests Blackman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fistberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fistberg to the ground. Blackman is now in Fistberg's guard.
Fistberg pushes Blackman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Blackman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blackman swings for the body but Fistberg moves out of range.
As Blackman looks to move away, Fistberg throws a big counter combo but Blackman just gets out of the way.
No luck for Blackman with that takedown attempt.
Blackman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fistberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blackman lands with an uppercut that bounces Fistberg off the cage and back into range.
Blackman lands with a good body shot.
Blackman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blackman moves away from the strike by Fistberg.
Blackman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fistberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackman tries to clinch
and Fistberg counters with a three punch combo that has Blackman backing up. Blackman nods at Fistberg to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harambe Blackman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tor Fistberg's cut.
That's time! Fistberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fistberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fistberg throwing a counter right hand but Blackman manages to avoid it.
Jab by Blackman.
Blackman throws a sloppy body shot
and Fistberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Blackman misses with a straight right.
Blackman has managed to clinch.
Blackman has Fistberg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Blackman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fistberg tumbling to the mat - Blackman dives into Fistberg's guard.
Fistberg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Blackman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackman misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Blackman.
Blackman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fistberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blackman can't find room to land a body shot as Fistberg controls the action.
Blackman tries to work over Fistberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blackman misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fistberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blackman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fistberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blackman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blackman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fistberg is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Fistberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fistberg blocks a body shot from Blackman.
Blackman taking a breather.
Blackman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blackman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fistberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blackman after a bit of a struggle.
Blackman prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackman looking to slow down the pace here.
Blackman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fistberg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blackman tries to work over Fistberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackman struggles to land a body shot inside as Fistberg controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Blackman.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blackman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blackman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fistberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blackman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fistberg is looking for a sweep. Blackman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blackman lands strikes from half guard.
Blackman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fistberg keeps working.
Blackman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackman is looking to advance position but Fistberg won't allow it.
Fistberg tries to roll over but Blackman keeps him under control.
Blackman wants to take a breather but Fistberg is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fistberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fistberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blackman wants to take a breather but Fistberg is having none of it.
Fistberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blackman in particular looking to stall.
Blackman is working for a kimura but Fistberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Fistberg is trying to stand up here but Blackman is controlling him well.
Blackman seems to be working for a kimura but Fistberg defends the submission attempt.
Fistberg tries to kick Blackman off but Blackman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fistberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fistberg scrambles back to his feet.
Blackman slips under a jab from Fistberg.
Blackman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fistberg.
Blackman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fistberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Blackman finds it's way through Fistberg's defenses.
Harambe Blackman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fistberg's head backwards.
No joy there for Blackman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fistberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blackman darts in and clinches Fistberg up against the cage.
Fistberg is trying to drag Blackman to the mat but Blackman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fistberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Blackman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blackman misses with a punch to the body.
Fistberg blocks a body shot from Blackman.
Blackman tries to work over Fistberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fistberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blackman is defending well.
Harambe Blackman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fistberg as Blackman tries to tie him up.
Blackman stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harambe Blackman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tor Fistberg's cut.
That's time! Fistberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice body punch from Blackman.
Blackman misses with an uppercut. Fistberg saw that one coming.
Blackman scores with a hook to the body. Fistberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blackman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fistberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blackman is in Fistberg's guard.
Blackman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fistberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackman stops Fistberg from standing up.
Blackman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fistberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackman won't allow Fistberg to sweep him here.
Fistberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fistberg tries to get out of the position.
Fistberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackman.
Fistberg keeping moving, preventing Blackman from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blackman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fistberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Fistberg, not yet.
Fistberg wants to stand but Blackman is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackman 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.
Fistberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blackman throwing strikes from guard but Fistberg blocks nicely.
Blackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fistberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tor Fistberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blackman with a jab.
Fistberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fistberg.
Blackman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fistberg.
Blackman has closed the distance and engaged Fistberg in a clinch.
Blackman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blackman digs a right hand into Fistberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fistberg's gas tank.
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!
Blackman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blackman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Blackman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blackman.
Blackman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistberg backwards.
Fistberg blocks a body shot from Blackman.
Blackman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fistberg or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blackman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blackman scores with a hook to the body.
Blackman controlling the action here for a moment.
Blackman can't find room to land a body shot as Fistberg controls the action.
Blackman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blackman.
A hook to the body from Blackman.
Blackman presses Fistberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Blackman.
Blackman lands a body shot.
Blackman pushes Fistberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blackman.
Blackman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fistberg or not.
Blackman cracks Fistberg with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fistberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blackman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fistberg to the mat. Fistberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blackman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blackman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blackman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blackman is looking to work some ground and pound but Fistberg has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fistberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fistberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackman is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harambe Blackman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blackman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harambe Blackman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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