Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Skrap Fights 96
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blackard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith defending well as Blackard loads up on a big left hand.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Blackard avoids it well and moves away.
Blackard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blackard on his heels. He'll look to pass Blackard's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackard is retaining full guard.
Smith pushing down on Blackard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blackard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Blackard slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Blackard struggling to keep hold of the position.
Blackard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith trying to control the hands but Blackard won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith staying busy and making it hard for Blackard to control. #T2#
Blackard is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Blackard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blackard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Blackard keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Blackard trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Blackard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith wants to control from the top but Blackard keeps moving.
Blackard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3##SUB2#
Blackard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackard is keeping the position for now.
Blackard can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackard keeps working.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Blackard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blackard. #T4#
Blackard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blackard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blackard is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Smith has taken his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Blackard lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith takes one on the button.
Blackard looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blackard sprawls and moves away.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackard.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blackard sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackard throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackard throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Blackard misses the shot to the body.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackard.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackard is just out of range.
Winchester Blackard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Blackard.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Blackard is quick to defend against it.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackard sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Blackard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackard.
Blackard clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Blackard.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blackard throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Blackard didn't expect that.
Smith 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.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Blackard looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily. #T3#
Blackard can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blackard is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Blackard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Blackard looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
Smith moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but Blackard is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Winchester Blackard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Blackard missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Blackard fights it but they end up in guard.
Blackard trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Blackard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackard can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith passes to side control. #T1#
Smith is staying tight to Blackard's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Blackard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blackard is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blackard trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blackard is looking for a sweep.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Blackard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is really struggling to control Blackard but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3##SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Blackard is defending well.
Smith working away.
Austin Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackard tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Winchester Blackard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is staying tight to Blackard's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blackard manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Blackard looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smith pushes past his half guard into mount!
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Smith is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Blackard is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Blackard flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Smith anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Blackard and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Smith slips an arm under Blackard chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Smith has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Smith is squeezing on Blackard like an anaconda would it's prey. Blackard fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Austin Smith!
Austin Smith made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I beat that monkey down! Yall like that shit?!'.

Event: Skrap Fights 89
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Blackard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Blackard throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from Blackard.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Blackard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Blackard slips a straight right by Smith.
Blackard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Winchester Blackard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Blackard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blackard scrambles back to his feet.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Blackard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blackard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith throws a right and a left that Blackard avoids nicely.
Smith misses the jab.
Blackard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.#T1#
Blackard connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackard moves away.
Blackard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blackard throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Blackard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackard.
Smith misses with the combination.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Blackard's defenses.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith swings for the body but Blackard moves out of range.
Smith misses with a straight left.
It looked like Blackard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blackard swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blackard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blackard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Blackard.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackard misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackard tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws a hook but Blackard avoids it easily.
Blackard lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Blackard ducks down to avoid it.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blackard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blackard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blackard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Blackard.
Blackard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackard.
Blackard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Blackard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Blackard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blackard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith swings for the body but Blackard moves out of range.
Blackard misses the shot to the body.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackard.
Blackard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blackard works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Blackard looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Blackard cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blackard misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackard moves away.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackard. #T4#
Blackard lands a nice shot to the body.
It looks like Blackard has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackard. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith digs a good hook to Blackard's body.
Blackard misses with a wild body shot.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackard.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith jabs Blackard right on the nose. Blackard blinks but takes it well.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith defending well as Blackard loads up on a big left hand.
Blackard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith throws a jab when Blackard was well out of range.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Blackard.
Blackard misses with a body shot.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackard throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Blackard blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blackard misses with a body shot.
Blackard lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands a nice hook to Blackard's body. Blackard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Chad Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blackard on the side of the head.
Smith wants to clinch up but Blackard keeps it at a distance.
Blackard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blackard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackard loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throws a series of punches but Blackard avoids them all with ease.
Smith lunges at Blackard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blackard's hand.
Blackard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Blackard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Blackard throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Blackard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blackard throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blackard doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackard. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackard looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Blackard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith jabs Blackard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blackard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith moves out of range as Blackard strikes.
Blackard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Blackard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Blackard misses.
Smith looks to land a combination. Blackard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Blackard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blackard scores with a shot to the body.
Blackard lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Smith tests Blackard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Smith lands.
Blackard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blackard misses with a body shot.
A big left from Blackard misses.
Smith misses with a hook
and Blackard counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a swing at Blackard's ribcage but misses.
Blackard slips a jab from Smith.
Blackard slips a jab from Smith.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blackard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Blackard misses the jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Blackard takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Blackard.
Smith throws a hook but Blackard blocks it.
Blackard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith looks to land a combination but Blackard avoids it well.
Blackard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith tries to bum rush Blackard with a series of wild strikes but Blackard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Blackard lands with a nice body punch.
Smith takes a swing at Blackard's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Blackard. That snapped Smith's head back. #CUT#
That has opened up Chad Smith's cut even more.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackard throws out the jab.
Blackard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Blackard fails to land. #T4##TD#
Blackard gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blackard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Blackard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Blackard up and slammed him! Blackard can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Smith slows the pace down.
Smith is continuing to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blackard gets back to half guard.
Blackard manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Blackard working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
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 Winchester Blackard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a hook but Blackard avoids it easily.
Blackard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blackard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackard manages to avoid it.
Blackard cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Blackard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Blackard.
Smith takes a swing at Blackard's ribcage but misses.
Blackard misses the shot to the body.
Blackard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Blackard seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackard moves away.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blackard connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.#T1#
A big right from Blackard misses.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Blackard misses with a looping left.
Blackard staying out of range there.
Blackard cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Blackard's shoulder, as Blackard tries to avoid the shot.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Blackard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackard.
Blackard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Blackard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackard. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries to clinch but Blackard moves out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackard moves away.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Blackard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Blackard misses with a straight right. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackard.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Blackard takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Blackard takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Blackard.
Blackard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackard.
Blackard needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blackard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Blackard misses with a wild body shot.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Blackard moves away and avoids it.
Blackard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.#T3#
Blackard lands with an overhand left.
Blackard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tests Blackard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Blackard.
Blackard connects with a jab.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Blackard should have avoided that one.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blackard throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blackard throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blackard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackard swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Blackard lands a jab to the head.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith digs a good hook to Blackard's body. #T4#
Blackard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blackard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackard scores with a jab.
Blackard takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws the left hand but Blackard avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Blackard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blackard is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith takes a swing at Blackard's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blackard throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Chad Smith!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Chad Smith!

Chad Smith wins by majority decision!

Event: JBL The Re-up
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Blackard.
Blackard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blackard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dick goes for a double leg but Blackard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blackard continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Blackard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Dick dives in and scores a takedown into Blackard's guard.
Dick sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Blackard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Blackard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackard pulls Dick in close to his closed guard and prevents Dick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dick throws an elbow that misses. Blackard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dick's guard. Nice move by Blackard!#REVR#
Dick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dick 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackard wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackard trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dick throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dick 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#
Blackard wants to control but Dick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dick controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Dick has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Blackard taking some punishment here, with Dick in his half guard.
Blackard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dick.
Dick throwing shots but Blackard is blocking nicely. #T3#
Dick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blackard is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blackard is looking to control Dick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackard avoid being mounted?
Blackard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dick.
Dick is taking a breather. Blackard 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.
Ground and pound from Dick.
Blackard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dick.
Dick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dick is working Blackard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Dick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Blackard is keeping the position.
Blackard looking to control.
Dick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blackard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dick controls the pace.
Dick chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dick lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blackard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dick controls the pace.#SUB2#
Dick drops back looking for a leg! Blackard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blackard manages to kick Dick off! Dick jumps back into Blackard's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Dick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Dick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blackard did well to prevent Dick getting side control.
Dick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dick performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Blackard is defending against the submission attempts here by Dick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackard trying to control from the bottom.
Rick Dick has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Dick lands strikes from half guard.
Dick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blackard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dick.
Still in half guard, Dick seems content to control.
Dick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dick slips a nice elbow through Blackard's hands, connecting with Blackard's forehead.
Dick working Blackard over with strikes.
Dick controlling the pace.
Dick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dick is nestled in close to Blackard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dick throwing shots but Blackard is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dick in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Dick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Dick connects with a nice short shot to Blackard's temple.
Dick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blackard tries to get to full guard but Dick has control of the leg.
Dick performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Dick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Dick trying to control the pace.
Dick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blackard has hold of Dick's hands but Dick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blackard defending well though.
Dick frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dick controlling the position easily from mount. #T4##SUB2#
Dick looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Blackard tries to lock up and control but Dick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dick unloading with bombs!
Dick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Dick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dick scores with a takedown into Blackard's guard.
Dick content to stall in guard here.
Blackard trying to keep a closed guard but Dick is proving a slippery customer.
Dick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick throwing strikes from guard but Blackard blocks nicely. #T1#
Dick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dick is in close to Blackard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dick postures up and lands a big shot to Blackard's brow.
Dick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Dick is working Blackard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dick wants to control from the top but Blackard keeps moving.
Dick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blackard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blackard being controlled here, momentarily.
Dick is continuing to stall.#T3#
Dick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dick stays in close to Blackard's body and controls the position.
Dick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dick is in close to Blackard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winchester Blackard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blackard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dick.
Dick is in close to Blackard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dick is working Blackard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Dick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dick lands a couple of elbows.
Dick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dick is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackard has wrist control.
Dick connects with a couple of short punches.
Dick working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dick throws a big elbow that misses.
Blackard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rick Dick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Dick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dick 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Dick!

Event: Syn: LoL Semi Finals Special
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Hill looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blackard!
Blackard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hill's best efforts.
Blackard is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackard avoid being mounted?
Hill is controlling the pace.
Hill working over Blackard with some ground and pound. Blackard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Blackard's temple.
Blackard wants to improve his position but Hill is controlling well.
Blackard is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill content to control rather than advance.
Hill winds up and cracks Blackard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hill working Blackard over with strikes. #T1#
Hill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blackard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Blackard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill working Blackard over with strikes.
Blackard is looking for a sweep. Hill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blackard is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackard avoid being mounted?
Hill lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Hill there.
Hill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blackard trying to control but Hill postures up.
Hill working Blackard over with strikes. #SUB#
Blackard actively working from the bottom here.
Blackard has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Hill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Blackard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackard wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
Hill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blackard tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Hill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hill content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blackard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Blackard is trying to maintain the position but Hill is very close to passing his half guard.
Hill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blackard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Blackard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackard keeps working.
Hill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blackard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hill is working away from the top position though.
Hill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Blackard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Blackard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4##SUB#
Blackard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blackard is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackard avoid being mounted?
Hill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blackard is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard.
Blackard tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Hill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ground and pound from Hill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hill 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##TD2#
Hill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Blackard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill working the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Blackard is rocked!
Hill lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Blackard! Hill senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Blackard out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Hill!
A victorious Mark Hill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LoL Playoff R1
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Blackard slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackard misses the target.
Blackard misses with a lunging right hand
letting Toddler counter with a right hand.
Blackard misses with a lunging right hand
and Toddler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toddler slips under a jab from Blackard.
Toddler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Blackard forces Toddler back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toddler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackard. #TD#
Blackard jumps guard. #SUB2#
Toddler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Blackard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toddler is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Blackard working for a triangle but Toddler defends it easily.
Blackard is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Toddler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Toddler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Blackard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toddler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Blackard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Blackard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toddler is aware though and is defending well.
Toddler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackard keeping moving, preventing Toddler from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blackard looking for a guillotine here but Toddler defends easily.
Blackard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Blackard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Toddler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toddler throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Blackard is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Toddler has his hands clasped together but Blackard extends and breaks Toddler's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Blackard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Winchester Blackard!
Winchester Blackard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: LoL R2 W9
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1##TD#
Blackard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Blackard in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Toddler is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Winchester Blackard!
Winchester Blackard bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: LoL R2 W8
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Behnder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackard was well out of range. Poor timing from Behnder.
Behnder looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Blackard counters with a takedown into side control.
Behnder is looking for a sweep.
Blackard trying to control the position but Behnder is working away. #SUB#
Blackard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Behnder has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Blackard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Behnder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Behnder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blackard trying to control the action but Behnder is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blackard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Behnder can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Blackard has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Behnder is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Blackard yanks on the arm and Behnder is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Blackard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Winchester Blackard!
In his post fight interview, Winchester Blackard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: LoL R2 W7
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Blackard tries to sprawl but Block drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Block looks winded!
Blackard is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Blackard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Blackard actively working from the bottom here.
Blackard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Blackard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blackard controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blackard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blackard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blackard is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Block frees his head nicely. Oh but Blackard has switched to an armbar! Block is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Winchester Blackard!
Winchester Blackard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: LoL R2 W6
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Blackard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martin!
Martin tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Blackard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Blackard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Blackard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Martin tries to buck Blackard off but Blackard is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin sneaks back into half guard.
Blackard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blackard controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Martin is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Blackard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Martin manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Blackard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blackard tries to advance to mount but Martin denies him.
Martin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Martin tries to roll over but Blackard keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martin gets back to full guard.
Blackard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fist of Fury Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Blackard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Blackard drops back looking for a leg! Martin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martin manages to kick Blackard off! Blackard jumps back into Martin's guard.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blackard passes into half guard.
Martin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martin.#SUB#
Martin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blackard trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin 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.#T3#
Blackard stands and throws Martin's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Blackard is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.
Martin is looking to regain half guard here but Blackard keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Blackard has hold of Martin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Martin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Blackard cranks the arm and Martin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Martin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Winchester Blackard!
After the fight, Winchester Blackard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: LoL R2 W5
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Beerhands is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blackard throws a hook to the side of Beerhands's head but Beerhands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackard throws an off balance right hand
and Beerhands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Beerhands.
Blackard avoids the body shot from Beerhands.
Beerhands throws out a loose jab but Blackard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beerhands throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Blackard counters with a single leg into guard. Beerhands didn't expect that. #SUB#
Blackard drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Blackard as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Beerhands screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Blackard! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Winchester Blackard!
In his post fight interview, Winchester Blackard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: LoL R2 W4
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1##CL#
Rasputin closes the distance and pushes Blackard back into the cage.
Blackard tries to pull guard but Rasputin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rasputin swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackard tries to pull guard but Rasputin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rasputin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Blackard pulls guard successfully.
Blackard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rasputin wants to get up but he can't break Blackard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Rasputin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rasputin wanted to stand there but Blackard had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Blackard looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rasputin is defending well. Blackard quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rasputin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Blackard celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Winchester Blackard!
In his post fight interview, Winchester Blackard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Dimochka Rasputin was interviewed post fight and said 'Bend Over Biiitch , now bite that pillooooow'.

Event: LoL R2 W3
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1##CL#
Turturro moves into the clinch.#TD#
Turturro jumps guard and drags Blackard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Turturro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blackard uses it to pass to side control.
Blackard working away.
Turturro gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackard pulls his head out easily.
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Blackard from controlling successfully.
Blackard looks winded!#SUB#
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blackard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blackard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turturro! #SUB2#
Blackard looking to secure an arm triangle but Turturro defends it well.
Turturro wants to hold on but Blackard pushes him away.
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Blackard maintains control.
Blackard wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Blackard avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.
Blackard looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Blackard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Turturro gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackard pulls his head out easily.
Turturro tries to roll over but Blackard keeps him under control.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Blackard is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Blackard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turturro defends it well. #SUB#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackard pulls his head out easily.
Blackard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fist of Fury Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB2#
Blackard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turturro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blackard. #SUB#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro gets full guard.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a triangle but Blackard pushes his legs off easily.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Blackard from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turturro looking to control.
Blackard advances position into side control!
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Blackard has hold of Turturro's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Turturro seems comfortable defending it but Blackard has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Turturro is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Turturro is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Blackard couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Winchester Blackard!
After the fight, Winchester Blackard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: LoL R2 W2
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1##TD#
Hill changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blackard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blackard looks to move to half guard but instead Hill has passed into mount! Damn!
Hill lands a couple of good shots and Blackard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Blackard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Blackard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hill.
Hill has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Blackard's body.
Hill avoiding Blackard 's attempts to control his hands.
Hill controlling well, preventing Blackard from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hill.
Blackard trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T1#
Hill is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hill is looking to control Blackard but Blackard is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hill punishes Blackard with strikes from the back mount.
Blackard is taking damage to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blackard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hill.
Blackard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hill's guard. Nice work there by Blackard.
Hill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Blackard actively working from the bottom here.
Hill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Blackard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Blackard trying to control here.
Hill not doing much here.
Hill winds up and cracks Blackard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Blackard actively working from the bottom here.
Hill is nestled in close to Blackard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura but Blackard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hill to get the leverage.
Blackard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Blackard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Hill seems content to control.#T3#
Hill's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Blackard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hill landing with the ground and pound.
Blackard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hill trying to control but Blackard is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hill chips away with some ground and pound.
Hill landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Blackard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill lands a couple of elbows.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackard is keeping the position for now.
Hill scoring with some ground and pound.
Hill landing with the ground and pound.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Blackard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hill dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hill slips a jab from Blackard.#TD#
Blackard gets caught napping as Hill dives in and scores a takedown. Blackard manages to retain guard.
Hill trying to control but Blackard is working from the bottom.
Hill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Blackard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hill defends well.
Blackard has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Blackard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Blackard's brow.
Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Hill is in close to Blackard's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Blackard's legs - danger averted.
Hill is working Blackard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackard is retaining full guard.
Hill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Blackard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hill cracks Blackard with a solid left hand.#T2#
Hill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blackard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fist of Fury Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hill trying to control but Blackard is working from the bottom.
Hill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hill cracks Blackard with a solid left hand.
Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Blackard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hill defends it easily.#SUB2#
Blackard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hill pushes down on Blackard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Hill has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hill is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Blackard is rocked!
Hill postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Blackard bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hill and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Hill!
A relieved looking Mark Hill thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LoL R2 W1
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1##TD#
Blackard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Inuzuka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blackard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fist of Fury Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Inuzuka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Blackard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Inuzuka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Inuzuka drops back looking for a leg! Blackard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blackard manages to kick Inuzuka off! Inuzuka jumps back into Blackard's guard. #SUB2#
Blackard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Inuzuka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Inuzuka drops back looking for a leg! Blackard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blackard manages to kick Inuzuka off! Inuzuka jumps back into Blackard's guard. #SUB2#
Blackard looking for a guillotine here but Inuzuka defends easily. #T1#
Blackard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Inuzuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackard is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Inuzuka has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Blackard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Inuzuka is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Blackard pulls down on the head and he's put Inuzuka to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Winchester Blackard!
Winchester Blackard bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: W7 GB
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Mocoo clinches.
Mocoo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackard's elbow.
Mocoo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mocoo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Mocoo has Blackard pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mocoo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Blackard tumbling to the mat - Mocoo dives into Blackard's guard.#SUB#
Blackard pushes a forearm under Mocoo 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mocoo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Winchester Blackard!
Winchester Blackard spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: W6 GA
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1##CL#
Iron Koock rushes Blackard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Iron Koock misses with an elbow strike.
Blackard avoids the elbow strike from Iron Koock, against the cage.
Blackard blocks the elbow strike.
Iron Koock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Iron Koock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Winchester Blackard has been cut.
Iron Koock misses with an elbow over the top.
Blackard blocks an elbow strike from Iron Koock. #TD2#
Blackard jumps guard. #SUB2#
Blackard looking for a guillotine here but Iron Koock defends easily.
Iron Koock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iron Koock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Blackard is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Iron Koock rolls with it to try and escape but Blackard cranks on the arm and Iron Koock is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Winchester Blackard!
A less than humble Winchester Blackard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: W5 GB
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Ulfzaar lands a lovely overhand right.
Ulfzaar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ulfzaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ulfzaar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blackard with a body shot.
Ulfzaar scores with a hook.
Ulfzaar throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Blackard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Blackard is looking for a kimura here.
Blackard has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Blackard is trying for a kimura here. Ulfzaar looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Blackard wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Winchester Blackard!
Winchester Blackard bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: W4 GA
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Vontreal looks to land a right hand but Blackard moved out of range.
Vontreal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackard wants to counter with a clinch but Vontreal pushes him away.
Blackard's coach down at Fist of Fury Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blackard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blackard looks to land a left hand but Vontreal moved out of range nicely.
Blackard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vontreal.
Blackard tries to counter with a clinch but Vontreal shakes him off and moves away.
Vontreal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vontreal misses with a hook. Blackard ducked under it nicely.
Vontreal loads up on a big right hand but Blackard slips the punch.
It seemed like Blackard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vontreal misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Blackard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Vontreal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vontreal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackard.
Vontreal staying out of range there.
Vontreal throws a shot from downtown. Blackard moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Vontreal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vontreal moves out of range as Blackard strikes.#T1#
Vontreal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackard staying out of range there.
Vontreal throws out a loose jab but Blackard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Vontreal.
Vontreal throws a looping overhand right but Blackard ducks down to avoid it.
Blackard with the counter takedown but Vontreal avoids it easily.
Vontreal throws a big shot that misses.
Vontreal throws a shot from downtown. Blackard moves away and avoids it.
Vontreal throws out a loose jab but Blackard uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Blackard rushes Vontreal and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Vontreal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricardo Vontreal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackard slips a straight right by Vontreal.
Blackard with the counter takedown but Vontreal avoids it easily.
Vontreal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackard moves away.
Blackard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackard feints the counter takedown.
Ricardo Vontreal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Vontreal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vontreal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackard throws an off balance right hand
and Vontreal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vontreal misses with a hook. Blackard ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Blackard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blackard misses with a hook.
A big right from Vontreal misses.
Blackard ducks under a wild hook from Vontreal.
Vontreal misses the shot to the body.
Vontreal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blackard back to the cage. Vontreal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackard slips a jab from Vontreal.
Blackard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vontreal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Vontreal misses its intended target.
Blackard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vontreal defends it well.#T3#
Blackard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vontreal.#TD2#
Blackard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vontreal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blackard trying to control the position from guard on top but Vontreal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackard advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Blackard in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Vontreal is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Winchester Blackard!
After the fight, Winchester Blackard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: W3 GA
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1##TD#
Blackard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blackard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zane is not content to let Blackard control the position.#SUB#
Blackard is working for a submission of some sort.
Blackard wants to pass to mount but Zane is defending the position.
Zane has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blackard in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zane tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Blackard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Winchester Blackard!
Winchester Blackard decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: W2 GA
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Angelo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blackard tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Angelo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blackard, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Angelo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blackard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blackard prevents Angelo from improving position. #SUB#
Angelo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Blackard is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Angelo yanks on the arm and Blackard is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Angelo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Angelo!
Thomas Angelo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: W1 GB
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Blackard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blackard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blackard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dufrain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackard was well out of range. Poor timing from Dufrain.
Blackard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dufrain.
Dufrain thows a leg kick but Blackard checks it #TD2#
and Blackard counters with a single leg into guard. Dufrain didn't expect that.
Blackard trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufrain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dufrain wants to sweep but no luck.
Dufrain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Dufrain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Dufrain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackard defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackard trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufrain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Blackard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blackard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dufrain is controlling Blackard's posture.
Blackard looking to pass the guard.
Blackard postures up. #SUB2#
Blackard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blackard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blackard passes Dufrain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blackard is looking to take a break and control but Dufrain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dufrain wants to improve his position but Blackard is controlling well.
Dufrain is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB#
Dufrain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Blackard seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Blackard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dufrain defends it well.
Blackard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dufrain!
Blackard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dufrain is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Blackard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dufrain is surviving well by controlling Blackard's body position as best he can.
Dufrain tries to reverse the position but Blackard maintains control.#T3#
Dufrain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dufrain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blackard is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blackard looking for a guillotine here but Dufrain defends easily. #SUB2#
Blackard is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dufrain has his hands clasped together but Blackard extends and breaks Dufrain's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Blackard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Winchester Blackard!
Winchester Blackard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Jab, jab by Naburaba - just one landing.
Blackard missing with a left hand there. Naburaba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Naburaba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Naburaba throws the left hand but Blackard avoids the punch easily.
Blackard moves forwards but Naburaba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blackard staying out of range there.
Blackard misses the jab.
Naburaba swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Blackard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blackard.
Blackard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Naburaba up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Naburaba fails to land.
Blackard avoiding damage.
Blackard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Naburaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naburaba is trying to push Blackard away but Blackard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Blackard gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Blackard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blackard passes to side control. #SUB2#
Blackard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Naburaba has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blackard but great work by Naburaba.
Blackard tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Blackard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naburaba wants to control but Blackard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blackard stalling. #SUB2#
Blackard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naburaba has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Blackard wants to work for an arm triangle but Naburaba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Naburaba is looking for a sweep. Blackard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Naburaba is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Blackard 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.
Naburaba trying to control here.
Blackard controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Blackard is trying to work for a kimura but Naburaba is defending well.
Blackard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Naburaba looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Naburaba!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winchester Blackard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Blackard pushes Naburaba up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Naburaba misses with a body punch.
Naburaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naburaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naburaba misses with some punches.
Blackard is struggling to control the position.
Blackard effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Blackard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blackard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Blackard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Naburaba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Blackard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Naburaba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blackard's guard! Nice work there by Naburaba! #T2#
Blackard keeping moving, preventing Naburaba from controlling successfully.
Blackard is controlling Naburaba's posture.#SUB2#
Naburaba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Naburaba has managed to get both his arms back between Blackard's legs - danger averted.
Naburaba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Naburaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Blackard looking for a guillotine here but Naburaba defends easily.
Blackard is trying to control the position but Naburaba postures up. #T3#
Blackard pulls Naburaba in to control the position.
Naburaba wants to control from the top but Blackard keeps moving.
Blackard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackard has control of Naburaba's left arm, preventing Naburaba from doing any damage.
Blackard wants to sweep here but Naburaba controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Naburaba wants to control from the top but Blackard keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blackard takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice defenses there by Blackard.
Blackard throws out a counter right but Naburaba avoids it with no problem.
Naburaba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blackard's head backwards.
Blackard looks to land a left hand but Naburaba moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Naburaba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackard preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winchester Blackard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Blackard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Naburaba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blackard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Naburaba is looking to control Blackard's arms but Blackard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Naburaba has his back to the cage.
Blackard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
Blackard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Naburaba pushes Blackard off but Blackard dives into side control.
Naburaba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blackard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackard works to advance to full mount. Naburaba defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Blackard forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Blackard working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Naburaba is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Blackard has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Naburaba taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Winchester Blackard!

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