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Event:
Holmgang 2
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Blackmore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clifton.
Clifton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clifton.
Blackmore slaps away a takedown attempt from Clifton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clifton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blackmore pinned against the ropes. Blackmore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ritchie Blackmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Clifton.
Clifton dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackmore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Clifton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackmore circles away.
Clifton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blackmore scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackmore lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Craig Clifton has been cut.
Clifton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blackmore pinned against the ropes. Blackmore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blackmore tries a low kick but Clifton avoids it.
Blackmore stuffs the takedown attempt from Clifton. Clifton gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Blackmore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blackmore misses with a double jab.
Blackmore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clifton shoots in for a double leg but Blackmore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clifton tries for a takedown but Blackmore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blackmore catches Clifton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blackmore misses with a low kick.
Blackmore throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Clifton counters with a shoot takedown. Blackmore fights it but they end up in guard.
Clifton looking to pass the guard.
Clifton postures up.
Blackmore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackmore wants to stand and escape but Clifton is having none of it.
Clifton preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Blackmore is looking for a triangle but Clifton pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Clifton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blackmore is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Clifton, into his guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackmore lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blackmore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blackmore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clifton won't allow Blackmore to pass to mount.
Blackmore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clifton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clifton wants to get back to full guard.
Blackmore looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clifton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blackmore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clifton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blackmore moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Clifton sneaks back into half guard.
Clifton wants to control but Blackmore is keeping busy.
Blackmore trying to mount his opponent but Clifton defends it.
Blackmore is thwarting Clifton's attempts to control the position.
Clifton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blackmore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blackmore's back!
Blackmore rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Clifton is trying to control. Blackmore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blackmore is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Clifton is looking to advance position but Blackmore won't allow it.
Clifton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blackmore manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Blackmore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clifton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clifton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blackmore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Blackmore pushing down on Clifton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blackmore connects with a nice short shot to Clifton's temple.
Clifton is trying to maintain the position but Blackmore is very close to passing his half guard.
Blackmore is pressing down on Clifton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clifton is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Blackmore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Clifton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Blackmore misses.
Blackmore throws a push kick but Clifton slaps the foot to one side.
Clifton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackmore sprawls well. Blackmore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clifton gets slowly back to his feet.
Blackmore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clifton.
Blackmore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clifton or perhaps it was just good defense by Blackmore, which made it look bad.
Blackmore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ritchie Blackmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Clifton.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blackmore. That's going to slow Clifton down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackmore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clifton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blackmore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Clifton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blackmore to the mat! Blackmore manages to get full guard.
Clifton preventing the sweep. #T1#
Clifton pushing down on Blackmore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blackmore gets back to full guard.
Blackmore wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackmore is working hard here to advance position.
Clifton postures up in Blackmore's guard and throws a big left but Blackmore blocks it.
Clifton passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Clifton is working to tighten his grip on Blackmore's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Blackmore has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Clifton is really squeezing tight and eventually Blackmore passes out! Clifton breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Craig Clifton!
A very excited looking Craig Clifton 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.
In defeat, Ritchie Blackmore stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for the contest. /handshake'.
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Event:
Destiny 153: Jitsu vs. Nelson
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Lynn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackmore.
Lynn throws a right and a left that Blackmore avoids nicely.
Blackmore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blackmore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lynn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lynn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blackmore is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lynn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lynn.
Lynn fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackmore digs a good body shot into Lynn's ribs.
Blackmore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lynn throws an overhand right that lands on Blackmore's shoulder, as Blackmore tries to avoid the shot.
Lynn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lynn looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackmore is just out of range.
As Lynn backs away, Blackmore returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blackmore scores with the left hand. Lynn knows he should have avoided that one.
Lynn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keiko Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Lynn misses.
Blackmore misses with a straight right.
Lynn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Lynn.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blackmore, right into the meat.
Blackmore tries to work over Lynn's front leg with a kick but Lynn checks it.
Blackmore looks to throw the jab but Lynn is out of range. #T1#
Lynn works over Blackmore's head and body with a nice combination.
Lynn lands with a nice combination. Blackmore backs away looking to recover.
Blackmore misses with the combination.
Blackmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynn.
Lynn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lynn misses with a hook.
Blackmore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritchie Blackmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynn checks a leg kick.
Lynn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lynn throws a nice looking combination but Blackmore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynn looks to land a left hand but Blackmore moved out of range nicely.
Lynn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Lynn pushes Blackmore up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackmore lands a shot to the body.
Lynn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackmore.
Blackmore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Lynn fails to land.
Blackmore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynn's elbow.
Lynn slows down the pace here.
Blackmore lands a left hand.
#BC#
Blackmore breaks from the clinch.
Lynn loads up on a big right hand but Blackmore slips the punch.
Blackmore lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Blackmore.
Lynn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blackmore.
A jab from Lynn misses. #CL2#
Lynn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackmore, pushing him back against the cage.
Blackmore takes a shot to the head.
Lynn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lynn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Lynn.
Blackmore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Blackmore tries to work over Lynn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynn throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackmore. #BC#
Blackmore breaks the clinch.
A big right from Lynn misses.
Lynn throws a nice looking combination but Blackmore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackmore slips a jab from Lynn.
Lynn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lynn looks to throw the jab but Blackmore is out of range.
Blackmore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blackmore is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lynn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lynn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackmore tries a head kick but it misses.
Blackmore throws a low kick but Lynn moves out of range easily.
Jab by Lynn.
Lynn misses with a body shot
and Blackmore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lynn misses with a hook.
Lynn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Keiko Lynn has been cut.
Blackmore throws a body punch but Lynn moves out of range.
Blackmore throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Blackmore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynn throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackmore slips under a jab from Lynn.
Lynn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lynn looks winded!
Blackmore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lynn goes for a double leg but Blackmore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blackmore continues to drive forward.
Blackmore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lynn shoots in looking for a takedown but Blackmore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lynn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lynn fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynn misses with a hook. Blackmore ducked under it nicely.
Lynn slips under a jab from Blackmore.
Lynn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blackmore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackmore lands a body shot.
Blackmore's corner calls for a 1-2. Blackmore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lynn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blackmore misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keiko Lynn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keiko Lynn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lynn walks into a left hand.
Blackmore defending well as Lynn loads up on a big left hand.
Lynn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackmore sizes up Lynn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackmore feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lynn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blackmore is able to avoid easily.
Blackmore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackmore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lynn on the side of the head.
Blackmore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blackmore misses with a double jab.
Blackmore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blackmore misses with a double jab
and Lynn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackmore throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackmore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blackmore ducks under a wild hook from Lynn.
Lynn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lynn is breathing heavily.
Blackmore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Lynn shoots and misses
and Blackmore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lynn slips under a jab.
Blackmore connects with a stiff jab that staggers Lynn - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ritchie Blackmore!
Our winner, Ritchie Blackmore, 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, Keiko Lynn stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to apologize to all my fans! I went to the strip club last night and I still have a f*****g hangover...plus...My huge penis threw me off balance a few times during the fight, I may tape it to my leg next fight.'.
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Event:
Destiny 149: Sila vs. Machado
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Blackmore tries to land a leg kick but Tunamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Tunamoto avoids the head kick by Blackmore.
Blackmore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blackmore misses with a low kick.
Tunamoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tunamoto misses with a body shot.
Blackmore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tunamoto.
Tunamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Blackmore is wise to it.
Muraki Tunamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tunamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blackmore throws a lazy right hand but Tunamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tunamoto tries to move into range but Blackmore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tunamoto looks for the body kick but Blackmore saw that one coming.
Blackmore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blackmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackmore slips a straight right by Tunamoto.
Tunamoto scores with a leg kick.
Blackmore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tunamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blackmore's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackmore looks to land a left hand but Tunamoto moved out of range nicely.
Tunamoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blackmore with a body shot.
Tunamoto throws a front kick that sends Blackmore stumbling back into the cage.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blackmore working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Tunamoto breaks from the clinch.
Tunamoto lands with a kick to the temple. Blackmore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Tunamoto moves into the clinch.
Tunamoto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blackmore takes a shot to the head.
Blackmore can't find room to land a body shot as Tunamoto controls the action.
Tunamoto scores with a shot to the side of Blackmore's head.
Blackmore misses with some punches.
Tunamoto is leaning against Blackmore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blackmore swings wildly with an uppercut but Tunamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackmore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackmore misses with a knee to the head.
Blackmore throws a head punch that misses.
Blackmore scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tunamoto stops a takedown attempt from Blackmore.
Blackmore working aggressively here.
Blackmore pushes Tunamoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blackmore tries a body shot but Tunamoto blocks it.
Tunamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Blackmore as the two fighters clinch.
Blackmore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blackmore prevents a body shot from Tunamoto.
Tunamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blackmore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blackmore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackmore wants to take the fight to the mat but Tunamoto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Blackmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tunamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Blackmore fails to land.
Blackmore goes for a takedown attempt but Tunamoto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Tunamoto has closed the distance and engaged Blackmore in a clinch.
#T3#
Tunamoto misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Tunamoto breaks from the clinch.
Blackmore lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Tunamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackmore, pushing him back against the cage.
Tunamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackmore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tunamoto tries to work over Blackmore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tunamoto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blackmore seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tunamoto can turn it around.
Blackmore throws a punch but it's blocked by Tunamoto.
Blackmore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackmore prevents a body shot from Tunamoto.
Tunamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Blackmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackmore throws out a loose jab but Tunamoto uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tunamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Blackmore tries a body shot but Tunamoto blocks it.
Tunamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tunamoto scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Tunamoto blocks an uppercut.
Tunamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tunamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tunamoto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tunamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Tunamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Tunamoto tenderised Blackmore's leg. Blackmore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tunamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tunamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackmore circles away.
Blackmore feints a jab promting Tunamoto to slip. Blackmore then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tunamoto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tunamoto tries to clinch but Blackmore moves out of range.
Blackmore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tunamoto but Tunamoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tunamoto! But no joy.
Tunamoto connects with a crisp jab.
Tunamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blackmore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Muraki Tunamoto 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#
Tunamoto wants to clinch.
Blackmore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tunamoto blocks a leg kick.
Tunamoto thinks about the counter body kick.
Blackmore misses with a kick to the body.
Muraki Tunamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tunamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tunamoto.
Blackmore takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tunamoto throws a head kick but Blackmore moves out of range.
Blackmore is looking for a counter combo.
Blackmore tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tunamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Tunamoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blackmore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Tunamoto scores with a one two! Blackmore had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blackmore misses with a wild combination.
Nice body kick there by Tunamoto.
Blackmore tries to clinch up but Tunamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Tunamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Blackmore.
Tunamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blackmore looks to throw the jab but Tunamoto is out of range.
Tunamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackmore.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tunamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackmore misses with a body kick.
Muraki Tunamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tunamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackmore misses the target.
Blackmore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tunamoto doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tunamoto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blackmore connects with a nice looking jab.
Tunamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Blackmore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Blackmore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackmore.
Blackmore throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackmore misses the target.
Tunamoto tries to clinch but Blackmore is having none of it.
Tunamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackmore lands the left hand.
Blackmore throws a leg kick that misses.
Tunamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Tunamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackmore swings widly with a right hand
and Tunamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackmore wants to clinch up but Tunamoto keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Blackmore connects with a right hand. Tunamoto shakes it off.
Blackmore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blackmore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackmore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tunamoto.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackmore avoids the head kick by Tunamoto.
Blackmore slips a jab and a cross from Tunamoto.
Blackmore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Blackmore misses.
Blackmore throws a hook but Tunamoto avoids it easily.
Blackmore thows a leg kick but Tunamoto checks it
and Tunamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackmore avoids the head kick by Tunamoto.
Blackmore clobbers Tunamoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tunamoto.
An inside leg kick from Tunamoto misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackmore stuns Tunamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Blackmore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Blackmore gets tackled into the cage by Tunamoto. Tunamoto maintains the clinch.
Tunamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good body shot from Tunamoto.
Tunamoto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Tunamoto manages to break the clinch.
Blackmore scores with a body shot.
Blackmore misses with an uppercut.
Tunamoto misses with a hook. Blackmore ducked under it nicely.
Blackmore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tunamoto circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Blackmore feints and as Tunamoto raises his hands in defense, Blackmore changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tunamoto wants to stand but Blackmore is controlling the position.
Blackmore landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muraki Tunamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tunamoto has Blackmore up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackmore has a couple of punches blocked by Tunamoto.
Tunamoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tunamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tunamoto gets underhooks to prevent Blackmore's takedown attempt.
Blackmore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tunamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Tunamoto breaks from the clinch.
Tunamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackmore circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Tunamoto - just one landing.
Tunamoto misses with an uppercut. Blackmore saw that one coming.
Tunamoto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tunamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Blackmore tried to counter with a leg kick but Tunamoto avoided it.
Blackmore keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackmore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Jab, jab by Tunamoto - just one landing.
Tunamoto checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Tunamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tunamoto swinging wildly here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tunamoto, right into the meat.
Tunamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blackmore throws a hook but Tunamoto blocks it.
Tunamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tunamoto.
Tunamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blackmore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blackmore tries to bum rush Tunamoto with a series of wild strikes but Tunamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tunamoto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tunamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackmore is just out of range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tunamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blackmore. That did some damage!
Blackmore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blackmore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tunamoto to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Blackmore gets tackled into the cage by Tunamoto. Tunamoto maintains the clinch.
Blackmore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackmore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tunamoto prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Blackmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tunamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackmore scores with a hook to the body.
Blackmore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blackmore misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackmore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tunamoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tunamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tunamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blackmore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blackmore misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Blackmore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackmore lands a hook that snaps the head of Tunamoto backwards.
Tunamoto tries a body shot but Blackmore blocks it.
Tunamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tunamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blackmore's defenses.
Tunamoto tries to circle away but Blackmore has him pinned against the cage.
Muraki Tunamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tunamoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tunamoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muraki Tunamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tunamoto.
Blackmore misses with the head strike.
Blackmore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tunamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackmore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
Tunamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ritchie Blackmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tunamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackmore working aggressively here.
Blackmore presses Tunamoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Tunamoto.
Blackmore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tunamoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blackmore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackmore throws a head punch that misses.
Blackmore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tunamoto's elbow.
Blackmore prevents a body shot from Tunamoto.
Blackmore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackmore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muraki Tunamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tunamoto 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muraki Tunamoto!
After the big win, Muraki Tunamoto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Ritchie Blackmore stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for the contest. /handshake'.
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Event:
Destiny 146: Fakiiri vs Powers
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Man has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blackmore takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ritchie Blackmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackmore is just out of range.
Man thumps Blackmore with a low kick.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Man seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blackmore cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blackmore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackmore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck for Blackmore with that takedown attempt.
Man throws a quick counter kick to the body but Blackmore avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackmore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man throws a hook but Blackmore avoids it easily.#CL#
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackmore, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Blackmore breaks from the clinch.
Blackmore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blackmore throws a combination that misses
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Blackmore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Method Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackmore throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blackmore closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Blackmore pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blackmore is defended easily by Man.
Method Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Blackmore.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Blackmore misses with a takedown attempt
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackmore scores with a kick to the midsection.
Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left lands for Blackmore.
Blackmore misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Man slams his shin into Blackmore's torso.#T2#
Man scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackmore throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Blackmore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man's head backwards.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Man.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackmore.
Man clobbers Blackmore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man blocks a head kick by Blackmore.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Man tries to clinch there but Blackmore circles away.
Blackmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Blackmore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blackmore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Man throws a body punch but Blackmore moves out of range.
Blackmore misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blackmore. Blackmore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blackmore swinging wildly here.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blackmore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Blackmore does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Nice straight punches there by Man. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Man.#CL#
Man has managed to clinch.
Blackmore throws a punch but it's blocked by Man. #BC2#
Blackmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackmore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blackmore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#KD#
Man sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Blackmore to the ground! Man dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Blackmore is rocked!
Man working Blackmore over with strikes here.
Blackmore is still in real trouble! Can Man finish him?
Man looking to control but Blackmore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blackmore seems to have recovered his senses.
Man prevents Blackmore from getting the reversal.
Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blackmore trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Method Man dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Blackmore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Blackmore counters with a nice uppercut.
Man is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blackmore misses with a looping right.
Man throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blackmore. That did some damage!
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man misses with a body shot
and Blackmore counters with a solid body kick.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Man tries to clinch up but Blackmore circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackmore throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice straight punches there by Blackmore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackmore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackmore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.#T1#
Man connects with a high kick.
A slow jab from Blackmore misses its intended target.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Blackmore.
Blackmore scores with a decent looking hook.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blackmore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man throws a wild body kick that Blackmore sees coming a mile off.
Blackmore misses with a kick to the body.
Blackmore misses with the combination.
Blackmore misses with an uppercut
and Man counters with a thumping low kick.
Method Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackmore throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blackmore missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man works Blackmore's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackmore moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man looks to land a body kick but Blackmore moved away.
Blackmore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blackmore.
Man lands with a straight right. Blackmore didn't see that one coming.
Blackmore misses with a body kick.
Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blackmore manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Blackmore misses.
Blackmore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Blackmore throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from Man.
Man scores with a kick to the body.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blackmore avoids a kick to the body.
Man slips a straight right by Blackmore.
As Blackmore tries to get set, Man tries to push him back and clinch up but Blackmore manages to avoid the attempt.
A clash of legs there as Man blocks the low kick.
Man was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blackmore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blackmore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blackmore misses with a double jab.
Blackmore moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackmore tries to score with a low kick but Man moves his leg out of the way.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Blackmore scores with a takedown into Man's guard.
Blackmore landing with the ground and pound.
Blackmore stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Blackmore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blackmore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackmore throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Blackmore.
Man controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Method Man will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A solid body kick from Man.
Blackmore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Blackmore off the cage and back into range.
Blackmore has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
Man lands a jab to Blackmore's midsection.
Blackmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Man closes the distance and pushes Blackmore back into the cage.
Man lands a nice knee to the body.
Man pushes Blackmore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackmore prevents a body shot from Man.
A right hand to the body from Man.
A left hand lands to the body for Man.
Blackmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man taking a breather.
Man lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Man prevents a body shot from Blackmore.
Man leaning against his opponent.
Blackmore swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Man.
Blackmore can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Blackmore's head.
Blackmore struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man. #BC#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackmore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackmore, pushing him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Man obliges.
Method Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Blackmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Man lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Man clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackmore backwards.
Blackmore lands a left hand.
Blackmore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Blackmore blocks a body shot from Man.
A short left from Man.
Man prevents Blackmore from breaking the clinch.
Blackmore tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man working aggressively here.
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackmore can do to turn this around?
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man blocking some punches.
Blackmore misses with a punch to the body.
Blackmore lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3##BC2#
Blackmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man is looking to slow Blackmore down with leg kicks.
Man scores with the left hand. Blackmore knows he should have avoided that one.
Blackmore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donk. Man catches Blackmore right on the button with a cross.
Man goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackmore.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blackmore cracks Man with a good jab.
A jab from Blackmore misses.
Man lands the left hand.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackmore misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Blackmore looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Man slips a jab and a cross from Blackmore.
As Blackmore tries to get set, Man tries to push him back and clinch up but Blackmore manages to avoid the attempt.
Ritchie Blackmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackmore avoids the body shot from Man.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Blackmore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blackmore takes a kick to the side of the head.
Man catches Blackmore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Man moves out of range as Blackmore strikes.
Blackmore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blackmore. Blackmore obviously looking to wear him down.
Blackmore misses with a left hand
and Man counters with an outside leg kick.
Blackmore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blackmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man is looking to slow Blackmore down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Method Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Method Man!
A very excited looking Method Man 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.
The defeated Ritchie Blackmore had this to say: 'Thank you for the contest. /handshake'.
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