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Event:
RFC 30: The Reaping
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Blackheart throws a head kick but Mana moves out of range.
Blackheart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blackheart lands an overhand right.
Blackheart avoids the head kick by Mana.
Blackheart lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blackheart.
Blackheart lands a head kick!
Mana throws a wild body kick that Blackheart sees coming a mile off.
Blackheart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brett Blackheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Blackheart instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Blackheart has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mana uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackheart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackheart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Blackheart perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mana looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blackheart in particular looking to stall.
Blackheart has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Blackheart looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blackheart lands a heavy elbow.
Blackheart controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Mana defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Blackheart.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Blackheart has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blackheart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blackheart controlling the position easily from mount.
Blackheart in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blackheart content just to control the position here.
Mana squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Blackheart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Mana is in a horrible position here. Blackheart smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mana trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB2#
Blackheart looking for a guillotine from mount but Mana is having none of it.
Blackheart with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackheart is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mana can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mana takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Blackheart controlling his opponent.
Mana taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Mana is rocked!
Mana is bucking up trying to escape but Blackheart cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Mana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackheart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blackheart's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Mana squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mana seems to have got his legs back now.
Mana holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Blackheart tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Blackheart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackheart controlling from mount.
More stalling from Blackheart.
Blackheart has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mana's face.
Blackheart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blackheart looking to control but Mana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blackheart controlling the position easily from mount. #T4##SUB2#
Blackheart is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mana is surviving well by controlling Blackheart's body position as best he can.
Blackheart raining down shots from the mount!
Blackheart misses with a head shot.
Mana wants to try and get back to his feet.
Blackheart controlling the position easily from mount.
Mana tries to buck Blackheart off but he can't manage it.
Blackheart lands a heavy elbow.
Mana blocking the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackheart controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Blackheart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD2#
Blackheart throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Mana stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Blackheart follows into mount!
Blackheart throwing strikes here but Mana is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Blackheart looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Blackheart has isolated one of Mana's arms. Mana looking to fight him off but Blackheart twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brett Blackheart!
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Event:
RFC 25: Born To Succeed
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blackheart on his heels. He'll look to pass Blackheart's guard now, I'm sure.
Blackheart is wriggling around but Lion manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Lion wants to control but Blackheart is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lion is thwarting Blackheart's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Lion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blackheart sees it coming and defends easily.
Lion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lion is thwarting Blackheart's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackheart tries to roll over but Lion keeps him under control.
Lion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Blackheart throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Blackheart wants to control but Lion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blackheart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lion is taking a breather. Blackheart 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.
Blackheart is looking to escape.
Blackheart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Blackheart is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lion is controlling him.
Lion works over Blackheart with some ground and pound from guard.
Lion looking to sit in guard and control but Blackheart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Blackheart is looking to stand up but Lion won't let him.
Blackheart trying to control but Lion is working from the bottom.
Blackheart won't allow Lion to sweep him here.
Lion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Lion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackheart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lion works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Lion wants to sweep here but Blackheart controlling him for the moment.
Lion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lion landing with the ground and pound.
Blackheart keeping full guard, as Lion tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blackheart seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Lion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blackheart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lion has Blackheart in his guard.#REVR##T4#
Blackheart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blackheart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lion holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lion can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Lion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackheart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackheart trying to control the position from guard on top but Lion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Lion dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Blackheart has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blackheart.
Lion has Blackheart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blackheart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blackheart lands a shot to the body.
Blackheart misses with a knee to the head.
Lion lands a shoulder strike.
Blackheart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Blackheart manages to break the clinch.
Brett Blackheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Blackheart as Lion shoots in.
Lion looks for a takedown but Blackheart sprawls well.
Brett Blackheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Lion.
Blackheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blackheart pushes Lion up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackheart scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Blackheart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lion lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Blackheart pushes Lion up against the cage in a clinch.
Lion is trying to break the clinch but Blackheart is controlling him.#T1#
Blackheart gets underhooks to prevent Lion's takedown attempt.
Lion is trying to push Blackheart away but Blackheart has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Blackheart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackheart.
Blackheart throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blackheart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blackheart.
Lion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blackheart. Blackheart obviously looking to wear him down.
Blackheart explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackheart's waist but Blackheart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lion off to one side.
Lion is breathing heavily.
Blackheart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackheart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lion.
Blackheart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blackheart. That's going to slow Lion down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blackheart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Lion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackheart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lion is one step ahead there.
Lion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lion preventing the sweep.
Lion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blackheart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blackheart holding on.
Blackheart is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lion is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Blackheart looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lion gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Blackheart is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lion lets go of the hold and Blackheart can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stanley Lion!
In his post fight interview, Stanley Lion started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RFC 20: Immaculate Destruction
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Blackheart lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blackheart misses with a head kick.
Blackheart throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Leafshard counters with a shoot takedown. Blackheart fights it but they end up in guard.
Leafshard trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackheart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackheart is looking to stand up but Leafshard isn't so interested in that idea.
Blackheart being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Leafshard drops back looking for a leg! Blackheart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blackheart manages to kick Leafshard off! Leafshard jumps back into Blackheart's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leafshard has gone for a leg lock! Blackheart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leafshard's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Blackheart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leafshard trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leafshard is pulling down on Blackheart's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Leafshard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Leafshard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackheart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Blackheart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leafshard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leafshard trying to keep a closed guard but Blackheart is proving a slippery customer.
Blackheart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Blackheart is posturing up here but Leafshard has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Blackheart tries to roll out but it's too tight and Blackheart has to tap! Slick submission there by Leafshard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nithion Leafshard!
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Event:
RFC 16: Pay the Piper
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Blackheart falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Koprisan counters with a shoot takedown. Blackheart fights it but they end up in guard.
Koprisan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackheart looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Koprisan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Koprisan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Blackheart is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zachary Koprisan!
Our winner, Zachary Koprisan, 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.
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Event:
RFC 12.5: A Brave New World
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Blackheart scores with a head kick. Tuncer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#KD#
Blackheart lands a big head kick that sends Tuncer tumbling to the mat! Blackheart takes a step backwards and waves Tuncer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Gorkem Tuncer has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Blackheart has cracked Tuncer with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Blackheart lands another huge swinging hook and Tuncer tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Tuncer, before Blackheart can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brett Blackheart!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Blackheart throws a head kick but Caecilius Rufus moves out of range.
#TD2#
Blackheart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Caecilius Rufus's face as Blackheart controls the position.
Blackheart is continuing to stall.
You can see the frustration on Caecilius Rufus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blackheart wants to stand but Caecilius Rufus is controlling his arm.
Blackheart controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caecilius Rufus gets back to half guard.
Blackheart tries to pass to full mount but Caecilius Rufus defends it. #SUB#
Caecilius Rufus actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Caecilius Rufus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caecilius Rufus is trying to keep Blackheart in close.
Blackheart postures up in Caecilius Rufus's guard and throws a big left but Caecilius Rufus blocks it. #SUB#
Caecilius Rufus is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Blackheart frees his head nicely. Oh but Caecilius Rufus has switched to an armbar! Blackheart is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Titus Caecilius Rufus!
A less than humble Titus Caecilius Rufus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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