Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 15
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Fisher scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Nou Hematopoye has been cut.
Hematopoye misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Fisher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hematopoye's guard.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hematopoye trying to control the position.
Fisher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Our spies down at at Ryōzanpaku Dojo inform us that Hematopoye has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fisher preventing the sweep.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Hematopoye blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hematopoye looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Fisher trying to control but Hematopoye is working from the bottom.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hematopoye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hematopoye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher. #T1#
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hematopoye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fisher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fisher postures up in Hematopoye's guard and throws a big left but Hematopoye blocks it.
Fisher throws a strike but Hematopoye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fisher doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fisher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fisher is working hard here to advance position.
Fisher throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hematopoye stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.
Fisher seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fisher is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fisher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fisher is working Hematopoye over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fisher is looking to work some ground and pound but Hematopoye has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Hematopoye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fisher defends well.
Fisher distracts Hematopoye with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hematopoye is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Fisher is working Hematopoye over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fisher throws a strike but Hematopoye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fisher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hematopoye puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fisher tries to get to full guard but Hematopoye has control of the leg.
Hematopoye is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fisher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fisher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Fisher content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hematopoye has locked up a guillotine! Hematopoye's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fisher is holding on here and Hematopoye must be using up a lot of energy. Fisher has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hematopoye gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nou Hematopoye!
A relieved looking Nou Hematopoye 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: Checkmate Championship 17
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Buchanan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fisher to score with a decent uppercut.
Buchanan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buchanan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisher feinted with a counter takedown.
Buchanan throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buchanan throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
Buchanan slips a jab and a cross from Fisher.
Fisher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buchanan.
Chase Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Buchanan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buchanan misses with an uppercut.
Buchanan connects with a crisp jab.
Fisher moves away from the strike by Buchanan.
Buchanan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan looks to land a right hand but Fisher moved out of range.#T1#
Fisher looks to land a combination but Buchanan avoids it well.
Buchanan throws a shot from downtown. Fisher moves away and avoids it.
Fisher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buchanan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fisher.
Fisher lands with a nice combination. Buchanan backs away looking to recover.
Nice cross by Buchanan.
Fisher blocks a jab.
Fisher went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Buchanan connects with a looping right hand.
Fisher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buchanan misses with a hook #TD#
and Fisher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buchanan won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher cracks Buchanan with a big right hand but Buchanan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Buchanan down. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Buchanan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fisher is putting a hurting on Buchanan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fisher working away.
Buchanan tries to buck Fisher off but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Buchanan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Fisher working the ground and pound effectively.
Fisher landing punches. #ROC#Buchanan is rocked!
Fisher punishing his opponent with strikes.
Buchanan is still in real trouble! Can Fisher finish him?
BOOM! Fisher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Buchanan regains half guard.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Buchanan is having none of it. #T3#
Fisher is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Buchanan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Buchanan seems to have recovered his senses.
Buchanan wants to control but Fisher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fisher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fisher is nestled in close to Buchanan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fisher content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fisher is thwarting Buchanan's attempts to control the position.
Buchanan has hold of Fisher's hands but Fisher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fisher lands with a punch from half guard.
Fisher slips a nice elbow through Buchanan's hands, connecting with Buchanan's forehead.
Fisher sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Buchanan! Oh, Buchanan is in big trouble! Fisher lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Donald Fisher waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Checkmate vs. BFC 1
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Fisher thuds a left hand into Manson's body.
Manson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Manson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fisher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manson throws out a counter right but Fisher avoids it with no problem.
Manson throws a nice looking combination but Fisher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Fisher misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Manson takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fisher throws a right hand that misses
and Manson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fisher misses with a hook. Manson ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Fisher throws an overhand right that lands on Manson's shoulder, as Manson tries to avoid the shot.
Manson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manson swings for the body but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Manson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Fisher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manson sprawls and moves away.
Fisher throws a jab when Manson was well out of range.
A big left from Fisher misses.
It seemed like Manson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Fisher is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fisher cracks a nice hook into Manson's ribs.
Fisher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manson counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Fisher has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manson throws a shot from downtown. Fisher moves away and avoids it.
Manson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fisher should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manson throws out the jab.
Fisher misses with a few strikes there.
Fisher thuds a left hand into Manson's body.#T3#
A big right from Manson misses.
A left lands for Manson.
Fisher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manson's waist but Manson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fisher off to one side.
Manson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fisher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manson digs a good hook to Fisher's body.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Manson.#T4#
Manson throws a shot to the body.
Manson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fisher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher takes one to the side of the head.
Manson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
Manson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fisher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fisher fails with the takedown
and Manson counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Manson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Manson with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Donald Fisher has been cut.
Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manson throws a right and a left that Fisher avoids nicely.
Manson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manson throws out the jab.
Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fisher might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manson! But no joy.
Nice shot by Manson.
Manson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Fisher with the ground and pound but Manson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fisher throwing shots but Manson is blocking nicely.
Manson is staying active underneath Fisher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fisher.
Manson wants to control but Fisher is keeping busy.
Fisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fisher lands strikes from half guard.
Fisher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fisher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manson's head. #T2#
Fisher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fisher trying to control from half guard but Manson is working away.
Fisher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fisher 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.
Manson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.
Fisher chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Manson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fisher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fisher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##SUB2#
Manson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fisher defends well.
Manson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Fisher throws a strike but Manson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fisher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manson is one step ahead there.
Fisher trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Manson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fisher punching from the bottom.
Manson advances position into side control!
Fisher is trying to strike from the bottom but Manson has passed into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson avoids the attempt from Fisher to control.
Fisher is looking to improve his position but Manson isn't that keen on the idea.
Manson tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manson prevents Fisher from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Donald Fisher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donald Fisher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Fisher throws a lazy uppercut
and Manson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
Manson throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
Manson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fisher throws the left hand but Manson avoids the punch easily.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Manson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisher was well out of range. Poor timing from Manson.
Fisher walks into a left hand.
Fisher with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Manson misses.
Fisher attempts a counter takedown but Manson avoids it well and moves away.
Manson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fisher.
Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Manson.
Manson works the jab nicely.
Manson throws out a loose jab but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Manson misses with the combination.
Manson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manson swings for the body but Fisher moves out of range. #TD#
Fisher feints and as Manson raises his hands in defense, Fisher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher forces his way into half guard.
Fisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donald Fisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Fisher wants to take a breather but Manson is having none of it.
Fisher is nestled in close to Manson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fisher working over Manson with some ground and pound. Manson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Manson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fisher winds up and cracks Manson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fisher thows a huge punch but Manson dodges it nicely.
Manson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fisher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fisher throws a strike but Manson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Fisher being controlled here momentarily.
Fisher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fisher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fisher with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manson is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fisher looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Manson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fisher frees his head nicely. Oh but Manson has switched to an armbar! Fisher is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Charles Manson!
Charles Manson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Checkmate Championship 14
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Fisher has closed the distance and engaged Beach Boy in a clinch.
Fisher prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fisher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beach Boy up against the cage.
Beach Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Fisher pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beach Boy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisher's elbow.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Beach Boy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fisher clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach Boy missing with strikes.
Fisher breaks Beach Boy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beach Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Fisher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Beach Boy is keeping the position.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beach Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fisher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
Fisher is stalling in the full guard.
Fisher won't allow Beach Boy to sweep him here.
Fisher postures up.
Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fisher distracts Beach Boy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fisher cracks Beach Boy with a solid left hand.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Beach Boy blocks nicely.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
Beach Boy has momentary wrist control but Fisher slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Beach Boy blocks nicely.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beach Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher lands a couple of elbows.
Fisher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Beach Boy keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fisher postures up and lands a big shot to Beach Boy's brow.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beach Boy 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.
Fisher landing some decent shots from guard.
Beach Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fisher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beach Boy's head.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Beach Boy blocks nicely. #T4#
Fisher is looking to work some ground and pound but Beach Boy has wrist control.
Beach Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fisher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beach Boy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fisher connects with a decent elbow.
Fisher throws an elbow but Beach Boy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fisher taking a break here but Beach Boy is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fisher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#Beach Boy is rocked!
Fisher scores with a big shot! Beach Boy's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Beach Boy! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
An out of breath Donald Fisher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Anderson Beach Boy was interviewed post fight and said 'Ha Ha Ha False laughter to hide the pain!'.

Event: Checkmate Championship 12
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hematopoye fails to land with a series of punches.
Fisher blocks a jab.
Hematopoye tests Fisher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hematopoye has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fisher is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hematopoye throws a big shot that misses.
Fisher feinted with a counter takedown.
Fisher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hematopoye finds it's way round the side to connect with Fisher's head.
Fisher misses with a hook.
Fisher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Fisher.#CUT#It looks like Nou Hematopoye has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fisher shoots in and bounces Hematopoye off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Hematopoye blocks nicely. #T1#
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fisher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fisher scoring with some ground and pound.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fisher is looking to work some ground and pound but Hematopoye has wrist control.
Fisher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fisher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hematopoye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Fisher scoring with some ground and pound.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Hematopoye blocks nicely.
Hematopoye utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Hematopoye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hematopoye avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hematopoye has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fisher doesn't defend quickly enough and Hematopoye has managed to lock this one up! Can Fisher escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hematopoye on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nou Hematopoye!
An out of breath Nou Hematopoye thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Checkmate Championship 9
Date: Sep 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villarreal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Villarreal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Villarreal misses with a head kick.
And Fisher tries to counter it with a takedown but Villarreal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as Villarreal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fisher doesn't seem phased though.
Villarreal throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Villarreal bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick from Villarreal, right into the meat of the thigh.
Villarreal connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Villarreal.
Villarreal takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Fisher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Villarreal throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Fisher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fisher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fisher scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Fisher drops an elbow to the side of Villarreal's head.
Fisher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Villarreal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fisher 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.
Fisher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Villarreal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Fisher.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher prevents Villarreal from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Fisher there.
Fisher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Villarreal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fisher drops an elbow to the side of Villarreal's head.
Villarreal is trying to stand back up but Fisher is controlling him
Villarreal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fisher is keen to just control but Villarreal is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villarreal is trying to stand.
Fisher lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Fisher is nestled in close to Villarreal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Villarreal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fisher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Fisher seems content to control.
Villarreal is trying to stand up here but Fisher is controlling him well.
Fisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fisher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fisher winds up and cracks Villarreal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fisher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Villarreal is trying to stand. #T3#
Fisher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Villarreal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fisher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Villarreal wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher 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.
Ground and pound from Fisher.
Villarreal is trying to stand up here but Fisher is controlling him well.
Fisher is keen to just control but Villarreal is a slippery customer.
Fisher working Villarreal over with strikes.
Fisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Villarreal is trying to stand up here but Fisher is controlling him well.
Fisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fisher lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Fisher is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Villarreal!
Fisher lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Villarreal hang on?
Fisher landing strikes from the mount and Villarreal is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Villarreal is rocked!
Fisher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Villarreal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fisher lands with some strikes.
Fisher drops a big elbow. That's hurt Villarreal! More shots from Fisher and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
An out of breath Donald Fisher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Checkmate Championship 7
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Fisher. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Manson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fisher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
Manson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manson throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manson!
Manson's coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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.
Fisher misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on Fisher's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Fisher in side control, throwing shots but Manson defends.
Fisher postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fisher wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Fisher working away.#T1#
Fisher lands an elbow.
Fisher trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fisher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fisher trying to control the position but Manson is working away.
Fisher working the ground and pound but Manson is defending the strikes.
Manson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fisher cracks Manson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Manson is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Manson struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Fisher crashes against the mat.
Fisher lands some shots froms side control.
Manson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Manson dodges the ground and pound from Fisher.
Fisher working the ground and pound but Manson is defending the strikes.
Fisher content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fisher lands a nice forearm strike.
Fisher throws a strike aimed at the side of Manson's head but Manson avoids it well.
Fisher working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher working the head with strikes.
Fisher scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Manson to see if he's OK.#T3#
Fisher working the strikes but Manson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fisher lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Fisher there.
Fisher winds up and cracks Manson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fisher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fisher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fisher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fisher working a defensive guard here.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Manson forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Fisher is looking to improve his position.
Fisher gets full guard.
Fisher doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fisher striking off his back but it's not causing Manson any problems.
Fisher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fisher, not yet.
Fisher controls Manson momentarily but Manson frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Fisher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Manson lands a glancing blow to the side of Fisher's head.
Manson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fisher counters with a nice uppercut.
Manson misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Fisher counters with a right hand that sends Manson tumbling to the canvas! Can Fisher finish him? He dives into Manson's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#Manson is rocked!
Donald Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Manson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fisher connects with a couple of short punches.
Fisher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisher loads up on a big left hand. Manson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fisher looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Manson can't hide his disappointment, as Fisher celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
Donald Fisher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 10
Date: Aug 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiMaio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DiMaio lands a body shot.
DiMaio doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
DiMaio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fisher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DiMaio throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Fisher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DiMaio controlling the position well.
Fisher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fisher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DiMaio trying to hold on to Fisher's head to control him but Fisher postures up.
Fisher wants to take a breather but DiMaio is having none of it.
DiMaio trying to control here. #T1#
Fisher throwing shots but DiMaio is blocking nicely.
DiMaio is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DiMaio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DiMaio keeping control of the position.
Fisher winds up and cracks DiMaio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
DiMaio is trying to maintain the position but Fisher is very close to passing his half guard.
Fisher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
DiMaio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fisher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
DiMaio is holding on to half guard well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fisher lands a nice short elbow.
Fisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Fisher connects with a nice short shot to DiMaio's temple.
Fisher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DiMaio's head.
Fisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fisher working the head and body with strikes.
DiMaio is not content to let Fisher control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DiMaio trying to hold on to Fisher's head to control him but Fisher postures up.
Fisher not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
DiMaio trying to hold on to Fisher's head to control him but Fisher postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher winds up and cracks DiMaio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
DiMaio controlling the position well.
Fisher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
DiMaio controlling the position well.
Fisher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fisher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DiMaio's head.
DiMaio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Fisher connects with a nice short shot to DiMaio's temple. #T4#
Fisher working over DiMaio with some ground and pound. DiMaio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fisher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
DiMaio is looking to control Fisher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DiMaio avoid being mounted?
Fisher slips a nice elbow through DiMaio's hands, connecting with DiMaio's forehead.#ROC2#DiMaio is rocked!
Fisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh DiMaio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fisher lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
DiMaio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fisher scores with a big shot! DiMaio's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save DiMaio! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
A victorious Donald Fisher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Checkmate Championship 3
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher cracks Buchanan with a good jab.
Buchanan with a poor takedown #TD#
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Buchanan!
Fisher lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Buchanan is rocked!
Buchanan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fisher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
You can see the frustration on Buchanan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fisher scoring with punches from side control.
Fisher grinds an elbow into Buchanan's temple.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buchanan keeps working.
Fisher throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher is working Buchanan over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Fisher crashes against the mat.
Fisher is working Buchanan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Buchanan is still in real trouble! Can Fisher finish him?
An elbow from Fisher crashes against the mat.
Buchanan seems to have recovered his senses.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Buchanan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fisher.
Fisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Fisher scoring with some ground and pound.
Fisher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fisher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fisher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fisher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buchanan on the ground.#SUB2#
Fisher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buchanan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fisher has managed to get both his arms back between Buchanan's legs - danger averted.
Fisher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fisher is in close to Buchanan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher cracks Buchanan with a solid left hand.
Buchanan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buchanan working a defensive guard here.
Fisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fisher connects with a couple of short punches.#T2##SUB2#
Buchanan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fisher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Buchanan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fisher chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Buchanan has his foot on Fisher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fisher works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Buchanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Buchanan keeps moving.
Fisher working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Fisher scoring with some ground and pound.
Buchanan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Buchanan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fisher landing with the ground and pound.
Fisher works over Buchanan with some ground and pound from guard.
Fisher scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Fisher stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Buchanan has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Fisher manages to get his head free but now Buchanan has transitioned to an armbar! Fisher grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Buchanan! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chase Buchanan!

Event: Checkmate To The Throne RD#1
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Fisher misses with a looping left.
Blackburn throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
Fisher misses with a right hand
and Blackburn counters with a right hand to the body.
Fisher misses with a right hand
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fisher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
A big left from Fisher misses.
Fisher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fisher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fisher misses the jab.#CL2#
Blackburn has closed the distance and engaged Fisher in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisher.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Fisher's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Blackburn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher keeping full guard, as Blackburn tries to pass.
Blackburn sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Fisher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fisher, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fisher is on top in guard. #REVR#
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Blackburn trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard. #REVB#
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackburn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving. #T2#
Blackburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
Fisher pulls Blackburn in close to prevent any damage.
Blackburn trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Fisher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blackburn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackburn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Blackburn 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.
Blackburn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blackburn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Fisher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blackburn is controlling Fisher's posture.
Blackburn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blackburn looking to control.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Blackburn blocks nicely.
Fisher landing with the ground and pound.
Blackburn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Blackburn trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Blackburn preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fisher is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fisher landing some decent shots from guard.
Blackburn trying to control the position.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fisher controls the pace.
Fisher lands a couple of digs.
Fisher stays in close to Blackburn's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emiliano Blackburn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fisher enables Blackburn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fisher manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fisher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fisher 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#
Blackburn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blackburn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fisher trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn wants to sweep but no luck.
Fisher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Fisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blackburn holds on and takes a little breather.
Fisher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fisher is fighting to break Blackburn's control of his arms but Blackburn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blackburn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fisher landing with the ground and pound.
Blackburn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Donald Fisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackburn trying to keep a closed guard but Fisher is proving a slippery customer.
Fisher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fisher preventing the sweep.
Blackburn controls Fisher momentarily but Fisher frees himself. #T2#
Fisher throws a strike but Blackburn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Blackburn won't allow Fisher to sweep him here.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Blackburn from controlling successfully.
Blackburn won't allow Fisher to sweep him here.
Blackburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fisher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blackburn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Blackburn working a defensive guard here.
Blackburn has momentary wrist control but Fisher slips an elbow through the middle.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackburn has Fisher pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Blackburn.
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fisher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fisher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blackburn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Blackburn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fisher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackburn slips nicely into half guard.
Fisher wants to improve his position but Blackburn is controlling well.
Blackburn stalling.
Fisher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fisher tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Fisher trying to hold on to Blackburn's head to control him but Blackburn postures up.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Blackburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blackburn wants to control but Fisher is keeping him busy.
Fisher is pressing down on Blackburn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Blackburn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fisher's head.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Blackburn is proving a slippery customer.
Blackburn tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisher is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher seems keen to control Blackburn's posture.
Blackburn trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emiliano Blackburn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fisher blocking some punches.
Blackburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Fisher has had enough of the clinch but Blackburn keeps him there for the moment.
Fisher blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
Blackburn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fisher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blackburn stops a takedown attempt from Fisher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Blackburn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fisher is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackburn has double underhooks.
Blackburn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisher is trying to break the clinch but Blackburn is controlling him.#T1#
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Fisher.
Fisher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blackburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackburn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fisher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Donald Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiliano Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blackburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fisher's efforts to push away.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn lands a right hand.
Blackburn prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
Fisher misses with some punches.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Fisher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher trying to stall but Blackburn improves his position.
Blackburn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fisher seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blackburn can turn it around.
Fisher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blackburn lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Fisher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blackburn fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Blackburn pushes Fisher up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackburn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisher tries to score a body lock takedown but Blackburn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blackburn gets through Fisher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blackburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher is trying to break the clinch but Blackburn is controlling him.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackburn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Blackburn.
Fisher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blackburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Fisher.
Fisher blocks an uppercut.
Blackburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Blackburn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blackburn manages to end up in side control.
Blackburn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Blackburn working away.
Donald Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackburn remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Blackburn scoring with punches and elbows.
Fisher is trying to control Blackburn's posture but Blackburn avoids it.
Fisher tries to bench press Blackburn off him but Blackburn keeps the position. #T4#
Fisher is not content to let Blackburn control the position.
Blackburn controlling the position from side mount.
Blackburn is putting a hurting on Fisher here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fisher is trying to control Blackburn's posture but Blackburn avoids it.
Blackburn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fisher is looking for a sweep.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Blackburn. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Blackburn cracks Fisher with a big elbow.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blackburn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fisher is not content to let Blackburn control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Blackburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blackburn 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quest 15: Phoenix v Chulalongk
Date: May 05, 2020

#R1##TD#
Thomas tries to sprawl but Fisher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thomas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fisher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fisher is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Fisher is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Fisher connects with a nice short shot to Thomas's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas punching from the bottom.
Fisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fisher lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Fisher working over Thomas with some ground and pound. Thomas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fisher lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Fisher lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Thomas! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fisher jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
A victorious Donald Fisher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Conquest X: Beirn v Mentally
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Taylor goes for a double leg but Fisher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fisher continues to drive forward.#TD#
Fisher gets a takedown into half guard.
Fisher lands with a punch from half guard.
Taylor has hold of Fisher's hands but Fisher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fisher working the head and body with strikes.
Fisher 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.
Fisher controlling the action here.
Fisher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taylor has hold of Fisher's hands but Fisher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fisher is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Fisher is taking a breather. Taylor 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.
Fisher 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.
Fisher working over Taylor with some ground and pound. Taylor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fisher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fisher lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Taylor! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fisher jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
An out of breath Donald Fisher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Conquest VI
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Kowalski throws a right hand that Fisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fisher also avoids with ease.
Kowalski misses with a combination #TD#
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control.
Fisher is putting a hurting on Kowalski here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Jan Kowalski has been cut.
Fisher lands some shots froms side control.
Fisher lands a big left to the face of Kowalski, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Fisher and another - Kowalski is out! Fisher stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Fisher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Conquest I: Marroquin vs Busch
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Tacktheritrix lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fisher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tacktheritrix. #TD#
Fisher gets the takedown into side control.
Tacktheritrix tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tacktheritrix is trying to get back to his feet but Fisher has full control of the position and if anything, Tacktheritrix has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fisher is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#CUT#
It looks like Jackmerius Tacktheritrix has been cut.
Tacktheritrix wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher connects with a big shot to the side of Tacktheritrix's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fisher lands shots from the back. #ROC#
Tacktheritrix is rocked!
Fisher connects with a big shot to the side of Tacktheritrix's head.
Tacktheritrix is still in real trouble! Can Fisher finish him?
Fisher scoring with big shots to the body. Tacktheritrix is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Tacktheritrix was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
After winning the bout, Donald Fisher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1##TD#
Fisher shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davies napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Davies regains half guard.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davies keeps working.
Davies works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davies wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Davies throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Davies.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Davies looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davies tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davies 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#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher tries to get to full guard but Davies has control of the leg.
Davies is thwarting Fisher's attempts to control the position.
Davies is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Fisher wants to control but Davies is keeping busy.
Fisher punching from the bottom.
Fisher taking some punishment here, with Davies in his half guard.
Davies lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davies looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fisher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davies looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fisher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fisher wants to get back to full guard.
Fisher is working hard here to advance position.
Davies passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davies working Fisher over with strikes here.
Davies is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fisher wants to hold on but Davies pushes him away.
Fisher can't escape the position. #T2#
Davies is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fisher can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davies is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Davies raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Davies fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#
Fisher is rocked!
Fisher is looking to get to half guard.
Davies has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fisher's face.
Oh Fisher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davies connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fisher is desperately trying to improve his position but Davies has a good base and remains in mount.
Davies lands a couple of good shots and Fisher has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Davies looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Davies connects with a couple of big shots that have Fisher covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Fisher! Davies fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dudley Davies!

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