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Event:
Forsaken Falls
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Blackman stuffs the takedown.
Blackman scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blackman enables Stiffy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blackman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stiffy trying to control but Blackman is working from the bottom.
Stiffy cracks Blackman with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Stiffy drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Stiffy seems to have locked his on tight now - Blackman screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Stiffy, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Taco Stiffy!
Taco Stiffy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'SNIFFY KNOWS HOES ! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Fistberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackman scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
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.
#CL2#
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.
#T1#
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.#TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
Blackman throwing strikes from guard but Fistberg blocks nicely.
Blackman won't allow Fistberg to sweep him here.
Blackman throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
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.#T4#
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.#TD2#
Blackman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fistberg to the ground. Blackman is now in Fistberg's guard.#ES#
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.
#R2#
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. #CL2#
Blackman has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
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.#ES#
Fistberg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
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.
#T1#
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.
#T2#
Blackman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
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. #T3#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
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.#CL2#
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!
#R3#
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. #TD2#
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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Fistberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
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!#T2#
Fistberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
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.#CL2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
Blackman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Blackman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blackman tries to throw a body punch but Bickle avoids it by throwing Blackman back against the cage. #TD#
Blackman lands a takedown into guard.
Blackman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blackman passes Bickle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Blackman there.
Blackman is taking a breather. Bickle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blackman thows a huge punch but Bickle dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Blackman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bickle is not content to let Blackman control the position.#T1#
Bickle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blackman slows the pace down in half guard.
Blackman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bickle blocking the ground and pound.
Bickle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blackman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blackman looking to control but Bickle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bickle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T2#
Blackman with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#
That has opened up Travis Bickle's cut even more.
Blackman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blackman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Blackman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blackman unloads with some shots from mount but Bickle bucks and avoids them well.
Blackman scoring with strikes but Bickle is staying in there. #ROC#
Bickle is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackman is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Bickle goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Blackman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harambe Blackman!
Travis Bickle spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gonna clean these streets'.
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Event:
DF 1
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Echojile fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackman, pushing him back against the cage.
Echojile avoids a wild elbow strike from Blackman.
Blackman lands a shot to the body.
Blackman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Echojile looks winded!
Blackman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Blackman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Blackman is working for a submission of some sort.
Blackman throwing shots but Echojile is blocking nicely.
Blackman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blackman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blackman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Echojile keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Blackman not doing much here.
Echojile keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blackman controlling the action here.
Blackman wants to pass the guard but Echojile is defending well.
Blackman lands with a punch from half guard.
Blackman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Blackman is working for a kimura but Echojile is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blackman in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Echojile avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blackman.
Blackman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Echojile's head.
Still in half guard, Blackman seems content to control.#T3#
Blackman is looking to advance position but Echojile won't allow it.
Echojile is pressing down on Blackman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blackman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blackman tries to free his leg and advance position but Echojile is retaining full guard.
Blackman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Echojile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blackman is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blackman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Echojile or not.
A body shot lands from Blackman.
#TD#
Blackman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Echojile regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Echojile has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Blackman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Blackman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Echojile can't fight it off and eventually Blackman manages to take the fight to the floor. Echojile looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackman throws a big elbow that misses.
Blackman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blackman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harambe Blackman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Blackman. #CL#
Blackman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Echojile, pushing him back against the cage.
Blackman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blackman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blackman lands a body shot.
Blackman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Blackman.
Blackman cracks Echojile with a nice body shot.
Echojile has had enough of the clinch but Blackman keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Blackman.
Blackman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Blackman - that landed with a thud.
#TD#
Blackman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Blackman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Echojile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blackman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Echojile is breathing heavily.
Blackman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blackman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Echojile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Echojile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackman throwing strikes from guard but Echojile blocks nicely.
Blackman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Echojile can do to turn this around?
Blackman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blackman is working Echojile over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Blackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Echojile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blackman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blackman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blackman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Echojile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harambe Blackman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackman throws a big elbow that misses.
Blackman looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackman scores with a punch to the head.#T3##CL#
Blackman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blackman.
Blackman lands a body shot. #TD#
Blackman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blackman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blackman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blackman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Echojile is rocked!
Blackman trying to mount his opponent but Echojile defends it.
Blackman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blackman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Echojile on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blackman lands a nice short elbow.
Echojile is still in real trouble! Can Blackman finish him?#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blackman in particular looking to stall.
Blackman wants to pass the guard but Echojile is defending well.
Blackman content to control rather than advance.
Echojile seems to have recovered his senses.
Blackman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Echojile won't allow Blackman to pass to mount.
Blackman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Echojile is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harambe Blackman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Blackman has Echojile up against the cage in a clinch.
Echojile dodges an elbow strike from Blackman.
Good body shot from Blackman.
Blackman lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Blackman.
Blackman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blackman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blackman pushes Echojile back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blackman presses Echojile against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blackman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Blackman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackman scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Blackman - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Blackman.
Echojile takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blackman cracks Echojile with a nice body shot.
Blackman lands a shot to the body.
Harambe Blackman has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Blackman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Echojile up against the cage.
Blackman presses Echojile against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blackman blocks an uppercut.
Blackman is leaning against Echojile and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blackman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blackman scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blackman.
Blackman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackman is working Echojile over against the cage.
Blackman digs a right hand into Echojile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Echojile's gas tank.
Blackman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Blackman.
Blackman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blackman digs a right hand underneath Echojile's ribcage. Echojile let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Nice body punch from Blackman - that landed with a thud.
Clinched against the cage, Blackman lands a big elbow that drops Echojile! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Echojile is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harambe Blackman!
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