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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lugh Blackburn (ranked 2262 p4p, 304 weight class) and Baby Boy Harris (ranked 2338 p4p, 310 weight class). Blackburn comes to the cage accompanied by When the Man Comes Down. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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197 lbs
21 - 22 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy Harris!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Harris.
Blackburn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
Harris lands a nice looking body kick.
Blackburn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harris cracks Blackburn with a good jab.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris slips under a jab from Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackburn lands a nice shot that snaps Harris's head back.
Blackburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
Blackburn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harris lands a high kick!
Harris wants to clinch.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackburn avoids the head kick by Harris.
Blackburn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Blackburn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Blackburn misses its target.
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Harris misses with the combination.
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Blackburn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blackburn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Harris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blackburn, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Blackburn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Harris finds it's way through Blackburn's defenses.
Blackburn moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris tries to clinch up but Blackburn circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackburn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the body from Blackburn misses
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blackburn's head.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Blackburn needs to keep his hands up - Harris had a free shot at his head there.
Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blackburn on the side of the head.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn scores with a nice strike.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harris.
Nice body kick from Harris.
Blackburn throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Harris slips under a jab from Blackburn.
Harris throws a hook but Blackburn avoids it easily.
Harris throws a combination. Blackburn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Blackburn missing with knees to the body.
Blackburn avoids a wild elbow strike from Harris.
Harris blocking some punches.
Blackburn connects with a knee to the head.
Blackburn misses with a knee strike.
Blackburn blocks an elbow strike from Harris.
Blackburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn drags the fight down to the ground.
Harris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blackburn's guard.
Blackburn working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blackburn has Harris pulled in close to control his posture.
Harris wants to get up but he can't break Blackburn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackburn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blackburn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Boy Harris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination.
Harris throws a series of punches but Blackburn moves out of range.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
Harris misses with a double jab.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Blackburn.
Harris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Harris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harris misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackburn.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackburn lands a right hand.
Blackburn jumps guard.
Blackburn has a closed guard, preventing Harris from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blackburn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackburn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is looking to stand up but Blackburn won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blackburn is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Blackburn darts in and clinches Harris up against the cage.
Blackburn blocks the elbow strike.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Harris pushes Blackburn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blackburn avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn successfully pulls guard.
Blackburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackburn is really struggling to control Harris but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Harris works over Blackburn's head and body with a nice combination.
Baby Boy Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris has Blackburn up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Blackburn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harris uses from the top position.
Blackburn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackburn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to stand but Blackburn is controlling from the bottom.
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blackburn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Blackburn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blackburn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Baby Boy Harris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blackburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackburn misses with a hook
and Harris counters with a one-two to the body.
A big right from Harris misses.
Harris throws a series of punches but Blackburn avoids them all with ease.
Harris tries to clinch there but Blackburn circles away.
Harris is looking to clinch but Blackburn is avoiding it.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blackburn moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
Blackburn checks a low kick from Harris.
Blackburn looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Blackburn wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Blackburn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackburn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris scores with a hook.
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Blackburn blocks the leg kick.
Blackburn takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blackburn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Harris clinches.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Blackburn manages to pull guard.
Blackburn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blackburn, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Harris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blackburn throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Harris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackburn blocks the body kick.
It looked like Blackburn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harris.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Harris moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Blackburn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Harris pushes Blackburn up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Blackburn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris lands a good knee to the midsection. Blackburn won't want to take too many of those.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
Blackburn blocks the elbow strike.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blackburns head.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Lugh Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Harris.
Baby Boy Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blackburn.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris misses with some punches.
Blackburn gets control of Harris's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blackburn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackburn is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn is trying to keep Harris in close.
Harris wants to stand but Blackburn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blackburn has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baby Boy Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby Boy Harris!
A victorious Baby Boy Harris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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